Visitors to the community safety stand at the County Show were 'staggered' to learn of the effects alcohol can have on the human body. Guests were invited to don goggles and then attempt to walk along a white chalk ground on the ground or to pick up a ball from the floor. The task produced some unusual results as the distorted lens in the googles replicated the effects of being two and a half times over the drink-drive limit. Said Pembrokeshire County Clr. Sian James, cabinet member for health and well-being: "The results may have been funny but the underlying message was serious. "We want people to go out in Pembrokeshire and have a good time, but to be safe and to look after themselves and their friends. The agencies here in Pembrokeshire are working closley together to get this message out to the community." David Wildman, vice-chairman of the Local Health Board, commented: "The County Show is an ideal opportunity to meet with large numbers of parents and young people and talk to them directly about the potential risks and harms of misusing alcohol. "While we acknowledge that the vast majority of people will use alcohol sensibly, we in the Local Health Board are increasingly concerned about the sizeable minority of adults and children who drink excessively, putting themselves and sometimes others at risk. "Providing up to date information in an interactive and informative way can help to challenge people's views on drinking and hopefully contribute to them using alcohol in a safer way."

Community safety officer, PC Mark Holman, with some of the anti-drink spiking tops. Also in the picture are Clrs. Sian James, David Wildman and Rhys Sinnett (principal public health officer with the National Public Health Service).
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