Spring 2010
ged April 20th, 2010
Hi Folks, Our special training has gone well and we are now able to monitor heart rhythms and thanks to your generosity have been able to purchase the new equipment needed. One member of our group saved a life recently, not when she was on duty but travelling home from work. She came across a runner who had collapsed and had a blocked airway and had already turned blue, using her training and skills as a CFR she was able to open the airway and in moments the casualty was breathing and conscious again. What a wonderful outcome and what a different story it could have been if she had not been passing by. Perhaps something like this is enough to make you think that training to be a Responder could be for you? Other than being on duty it is usually within your own family and home environment that life saving skills are most used – food for thought.
Thank you for donations this month to the family and friends of the late Trevor Grimshaw of Longnor for £250, to Mr and Mrs Walker from Under Whittle for £100 in memory of George Titterton, to the family and friends of the late Mrs Florence Mary Bestwick of Longnor for £115, to the Longnor Sports Committee for £100, to Longnor Village Stores collecting box for £29.57 and to The Rock Inn, Upper Hulme, collecting box for £10.35. Thank you all very much indeed.
Remember our big fundraiser in May to raise money specifically towards a new vehicle – the long term project! The well known Folk Group, The Houghton Weavers will be in concert at The Winking Man on Saturday 8th May at 7.30. Tickets, which include a Hog Roast, are £15 and are available from: Any member of the First Responders, Hulme End Stores, Longnor Stores, Hartington Stores, Hartington Newsagent, Hartington Cheese Shop, Flash Bar Stores, The Winking Man or by phoning 01298 84501 or 01298 687021. Please come along and support us, it should be a great evening. The Houghton Weavers are at Buxton Opera House in August but at The Winking Man you get a Hog Roast as well!
KEEP WELL and KEEP SAFE