Think Safe Drink Safe
Carlisle and Eden have never had more to offer to visitors
looking to enjoy a night out than now. There are over 400 licensed
premises including pubs, bars and restaurants. A growing number of
town centre venues are now hosting live music events, with Rock,
Jazz, Indie, Blues, RnB, Folk, and Comedy. Add to this the cinema
and several leisure, keep fit and sports facilities and you are
never going to stuck for a night out again.
Plan for a night out
- Pace your drinks and have an idea how many units are in what
you are drinking - Check this site for more information www.drinkaware.co.uk (external
link). Also avoid being in a big round.
- Try to alternate alcoholic drinks with some soft drinks or
water throughout the night.
- Avoid top ups as you can soon lose track of how many units you
have had.
- Eat before or during a night out, as eating slows alcohol
absorption.
- Plan how you are going to get home before you go out, Carlisle
and Eden have a good Bus and taxi network.
- Make sure you know when to call it a night and how you’re
getting home. A good tip is to keep your bus or taxi fare separate
from your drinking money.
- Never drink and drive.
Take Care of Your Drinks
- Never leave your drinks unattended!
- Don’t accept drinks from people you don’t REALLY know or don’t
REALLY trust.
- If having a drink bought for you, be at the bar and watch it
being poured or opened so you know what you’re drinking.
- Don’t share or exchange drinks.
- If your drink tastes strange, you notice a change in its
colour, or you are unsure if someone could have tampered with it
don’t drink it!
- Try to avoid caffeinated mixer drinks. Caffeine can speed up
alcohol absorption.
Take Care of your Friends
- Look out for your friends and make sure they look out for
you.
- If you are going to leave your friends tell them where you’re
going, who you are going with and when you are due to return.
Arrange for a phone or text message to let them know you’ve arrived
safely.
- Don’t mix drugs with alcohol and don’t let yourself or your
friends get so drunk that they lose control.
- Stay with a friend who is drunk, feeling sick, uncoordinated,
confused, feeling faint or dizzy. Don’t leave them alone. If you
are worried, take your friend to a safe place and tell a member of
staff about your concerns.
By following these simple precautions you can ensure that you
and your friends can safely enjoy a night out in Carlisle and
Eden - Cumbria’s premier night time destination.