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Resident, Thousands of music fans will be heading to the Peak District this weekend for the annual Y Not Festival. Those attending the event at Pikehall will be able to enjoy headline sets from the likes of The Prodigy, Courteeners and Madness as well as a host of other entertainment throughout the weekend. We have been working with the organisers to ensure that festival goers can have a safe and enjoyable time and that we minimise disruption to local residents and the wider public. If you or someone you know is attending please share our top personal safety tips for the event: Keep valuable items with you in a secure bag or inside pocket at all times. Campers are encouraged to put valuables in their sleeping bag with them when they go to bed.Stick with your friends. It's easy to lose people on such a large site so set a designated meeting point and always look after each other. Use the what3words app if possible to help pinpoint your exact location.Do not bring drugs on to the festival site. Y Not has a zero tolerance approach to substance misuse and drugs. Anyone caught with prohibited substances risks arrest and may be refused entry or ejected from the site. CGL will be on site to offer help and support with substance abuse.If you are drinking alcohol, then know your limits. People who are under the influence may become easy targets for criminals. Keep an eye on your drink and never leave it unattended. If you’re the designated driver for your journey home, remember that you could still be over the limit if you have too much to drink the night before you leave. So if you plan to hit the roads the next day, stay sober the night before. No festival is worth losing your licence or your life over, and if you’re over the limit the next day, the risk of a collision is huge. Officers will be on duty across the weekend helping to keep you safe, so come and speak to us if you have any concerns or issues. Festival organisers have also provided their own safety tips at: www.ynotfestival.com. 
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