The countdown is on for Nottinghamshire Police’s annual rural showcase – a community event designed to highlight all the work being done to tackle rural and wildlife crime.
Visitors of all ages can expect a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the equipment used to keep communities safe, including demonstrations from the drone and off-road bikes team, and the chance to meet one of the force’s police dogs.
The free event will be held at Rufford Abbey Country Park, near Newark, from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 27 June.
Partner organisations will be in attendance including Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, Bransby Horses, Leash and Release, Via East Midlands, and members of staff from the Office of the Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner.
Members of the force’s newly formed heritage crime team will also be on hand, and attendees are encouraged to interact with rural and wildlife crime officers to discuss any issues that matter to them.
The park’s café and facilities will be available during the showcase in the scenic surroundings of the park. All day parking at the park will cost £7.
Rural Crime and Wildlife Crime Partnerships Manager Juliet Marshall said:
“This showcase – now in its fifth year – is a key way for us to build connections within the rural community and demonstrate the continuous hard work being done by the force and our partners.
“Supporting and working with our countryside residents remains one of our top priorities and holding events like this will hopefully build more confidence within the community.
“Last year’s event was amazing and a huge success, so we’re hoping to make this year even better.
“We have a lot of fun activities planned and ways for everyone to get involved to show you how we’re listening and tackling the crime that matters to you.”
