Nights out are meant to be fun — not stressful and certainly not scary or unsafe. Maybe your phone died, you lost your friends, or a date started to feel a bit off. I’ve been there.

This week on the pod, we’re talking about all things nightlife safety, from how to get help if you feel uncomfortable, to spotting the signs of spiking, and how our towns and cities are working to make nights out safer for everyone.

✨ In this episode, we chat about:

• What “Ask for Angela” means and how to use it if you feel unsafe
• How to spot and prevent drink spiking
• How Purple Flag Month celebrates safer, more inclusive nightlife
• Practical ways to keep yourself and your friends safe on a night out

💬 More about this week’s guests:

👉 Sylvia Oates — Ask for Angela

Sylvia is the National Director of Ask for Angela, a nationwide initiative that helps anyone discreetly ask for help if they feel unsafe on a date or night out. The campaign is now active in thousands of venues across the UK.

👉 Colin Mackie — SpikeAware UK

Colin co-founded SpikeAware UK after losing his son to spiking. The charity raises awareness, supports victims, and campaigns for stronger action against spiking incidents.

👉 Laura Blake — Purple Flag

Laura leads the Purple Flag programme, which recognises UK towns and cities that offer safe, welcoming, and well-managed nightlife.

📲 Helpful Resources:

• Ask for Angela
• SpikeAware UK
• Drinkaware: Spiking Prevention & Advice
• Purple Flag — ATCM
• Victim Support — for anyone affected by spiking or harassment
• Stop Hate UK
• Rape Crisis England & Wales — for confidential advice and help
• Rape Crisis Scotland
• Strut Safe - UK-wide phone line if you’re walking alone

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Grace x

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