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Penzance in Cornwall becomes Heart Safe

FEBRUARY 2012

North Pier in the village of Newlyn in Penzance, Cornwall has become HeartSafe® - for Sat Nav users the post code is TR18 5JB. Thanks to the generosity of the Ronnie Richards Memorial Charity (RRMC) and AED Locator (E.U.) Ltd, a life-saving defibrillator together with a secure weatherproof HeartSafe® green cabinet has been donated and installed outside the main entrance of the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen in Newlyn. This is the first HeartSafe® cabinet to become operational in Cornwall!

The equipment is available 24/7 and is accessible for anyone to use as directed by South Western Ambulance Service following a 999 Emergency Call.

The RRMC was created in memory of Ronnie Richards who collapsed and died, aged 56, after suffering an unknown heart problem while playing five-a-side football at Penzance Leisure Centre in August 2008.

There are now FOUR Public Access Defibrillators in Penzance. As well as the one at North Pier, the others are located at the Community Fire Station (St Clare Street, TR18 3DX), Wharfside Shopping Centre (Market Jew Street, TR18 2GB) and Queens Hotel (The Promende, TR18 4HG). Click here to see our map that shows the location of the four defibrillators in Penzance as well as others across the UK and Europe.

If you would like to find out how to make your community HeartSafe® then please contact us on 01275 332323 or email us at enquiries@aedlocator.org.

Another Public Access Defibrillator for Stratford-upon-Avon

FEBRUARY 2012

Stratford-upon-Avon College in Warwickshire has become the next location to become HeartSafe® - for Sat Nav users the post code is CV37 9QR. The college attracts about 5000 students a year from the UK and overseas, supported by about 450 full-time and part-time staff. Anyone studying, working or visiting the College will now have the peace of mind that a defibrillator is immediately available should somebody suffer a Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

This life-saving equipment was allocated by the Heart Rhythm Charity Arrhythmia Alliance supported by Ben Fry, the College's Student Liaison Co-ordinator who supervised the installation of the cabinet and defibrillator. This is the second public access defibrillator in Stratford-upon-Avon - the other one is outside Prontaprint at 20 Greenhill Street CV37 6LF.

If you would like to make your college, school or community HeartSafe®, then please contact us on 01275 332323 or email us at enquiries@aedlocator.org.

Blackwell Business Park in Warwickshire becomes HeartSafe

JANUARY 2012

The latest Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) to be installed is in Blackwell Business Park near Shipston-on-Stour in Warwickshire.
It is located within the universal green weatherproof secure cabinet - for Sat Nav users, the post code is CV36 4PE. The life-saving defibrillator and its cabinet were funded by kind donations from residents of Blackwell village as well as businesses that operate from the Business Park. Pictured below are members of the Blackwell Village Sub-Committee who organised the fundraising to buy the life-saving equipment.

If you would like to make your business or community HeartSafe®, then please contact us on 01275 332323 or email us at enquiries@aedlocator.org.

AED News - Barford in the West Midands becomes HeartSafe

JANUARY 2012

A Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) has been installed in the car park of Barford Village Shop in Church Street, Warwick. It is located within the universal green weatherproof secure cabinet - for Sat Nav users, the post code is CV35 8EN.

Pictured from left to right is First Responder Irene Lacey, Tony Bayliss (chairman of Barford First Responders) and Councillor Felicity Bunker (Chairman of the District Council).

Alcester Grammar School in Warwickshire becomes HeartSafe

DECEMBER 2011

Alcester Grammar School has become the latest school in the Uk to become HeartSafe®. The school is in the town of Alcester in south-west Warwickshire. The Public Access Defibrillator within a weatherproof secure heated HeartSafe® cabinet has been installed on the wall at the main entrance to the school's Sports Centre. The defibrillator is accessible 24/7 - even outside of school hours and during the school holidays.

If you would like to make your school or Sports Centre HeartSafe®, please call us on 01275 332323.

Newnham-on-Severn in Gloucestershire becomes HeartSafe

NOVEMBER 2011

The village of Newnham-on-Severn in Gloucestershire is the latest location to become HeartSafe®.
The new Public Access Defibrillator (pictured below) is located within the universal green weatherproof secure cabinet outside the Sports & Social Club in the High Street of Newnham-on-Severn. For Sat Nav users, the post code is BS14 1BS.

Pictured is Kevin Dickens (left) from Great Western Ambulance Service with Mark Harper (MP for the Forest of Dean) and Mrs Barnes (local resident of Newnham) after the funds had been successfully raised to buy the HeartSafe® cabinet and defibrillator.

If you would like to make your village or community HeartSafe®, then please contact us on 01275 332323 or email us at enquiries@aedlocator.org.

Woodhill becomes the next location in North Somerset to become HeartSafe

SEPTEMBER 2011

The hamlet of Woodhill, near Congresbury (between Bristol and Weston-super-Mare) is the latest location in North Somerset to become HeartSafe®. This is all due to a kind and generous donation by a local company called Wessex Plants.

Wessex Plants Ltd is a family run business that was set up in 1988 and has taken the initiative to protect itself and its surrounding community from Britain’s biggest killer. Thanks to the generosity of co-owner Annette Healy and her team, Woodhill can rest easy knowing that the residents now have access to life-saving equipment should an emergency occur.

The new Public Access Defibrillator is located within the universal green weatherproof secure cabinet outside the Wessex Plants Nursery. For Sat Nav users, the post code is BS49 5AF.

If you would like to make your village or community HeartSafe®, then please contact us on 01275 332323 or email us at enquiries@aedlocator.org.

Pucklechurch near Bristol becomes HeartSafe

AUGUST 2011

The village of Pucklechurch near Bristol has become the next location to become HeartSafe®.

This Public Access Defibrillator is located within the universal green weatherproof secure cabinet outside the Pucklechurch Community Centre. For Sat Nav users, the post code is BS16 9RH. The residents of Pucklechurch are aiming to raise funds to purchase a further three public access defibrillators.

Pictured is Angela Hallett, Pucklechurch's campaign founder, with fellow residents Maggie Heath (left) and Lynne English (right).

If you would like to make your village or community HeartSafe®, then please contact us on 01275 332323 or email us at enquiries@aedlocator.org.

The North Somerset villages of Pensford and Woollard go HeartSafe

JUNE 2011

The North Somerset villages of Pensford and Woollard have become HeartSafe®. These two rural villages are located about 7 miles south of Bristol and 8 miles west of Bath. Thanks to the efforts of the local Parish Council plus donations received during the annual Pensford 10k Road Race, enough funds were raised to buy two HeartSafe® cabinets each containing a defibrillator - one for Pensford and one for Woollard.

The Pensford HeartSafe® cabinet and defibrillator have been installed outside the Pensford Post Office on Pensford Hill. The cabinet and defibrillator in Woollard have been installed within the old Telephone Box in Publow Lane (see photo below).

Pictured here is the cabinet and defibrillator being handed over outside the Woollard Telephone Box. From left to right - Peter Edwards (Warden Councillor for Publow with Pensford Parish Council), Brian Watson (Vice Chairman of Parish Council), Janette Stephenson (Parish Councillor), Julie Bragg (Parish Clerk) and Clive Setter (of AED Locator (E.U.) Ltd).

Pictured is Haggay Chepkwony, the winner of the 2010 Pensford 10k Road Race, with Clive Setter of AED Locator (E.U.) Ltd during one of the fundraising events held to raise money for the Pensford and Woollard defibrillators.

Another Leisure Centre becomes HeartSafe

JUNE 2011

Shipston-on-Stour Leisure Centre near Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire has become the next Sports and Leisure Centre in the UK to become HeartSafe®. This means that anyone visiting the Leisure Centre will now have the peace of mind that a defibrillator is immediately available should somebody suffer a Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

This life-saving equipment was kindly donated by the volunteer group Shipston Hospital League of Friends. The Heart Rhythm Charity Arrhythmia Alliance supported Gareth Wagg, the General Manager of Shipston Leisure Centre, to oversee the installation of the cabinet and defibrillator. This is the fourth public access defibrillator in Shipston-on-Stour - the others are at The George Hotel, Ellen Badger Hospital and Shipston Sports Club.

Photo showing the defibrillator and cabinet located outside Shipston Leisure Centre

If you would like to make your Leisure Centre or local Community Centre HeartSafe®, then please contact us on 01275 332323 or email us at enquiries@aedlocator.org.

Thatchers Cider helps Sandford become the next HeartSafe

JUNE 2011

Thatchers Cider Company Ltd has kindly donated a Public Access Defibrillator for use by the villagers of Sandford and Winscombe in North Somerset.

The provision of this life saving emergency equipment is a very exciting step towards protecting both the Thatchers' workforce and the local community from the dangers of sudden cardiac arrest.

Through this very kind donation from the family run cider company, the local community is the latest in North Somerset to become HeartSafe®. Not only have Thatchers provided the equipment but also the opportunity to learn just how easy it is to use, by hosting a visit from St John Ambulance to promote awareness.

Pictured below (from left to right) is Sue Lynch (project co-ordinator for Thatchers Cider), Archie Forbes (chair of Winscombe & Sandford Parish Council), Margaret Ballard (member of Winscombe & Sandford Parish Council), Martin Thatcher (Managing Director of Thatchers Cider) and Pam Harris (St John Ambulance).

If you would like to make your village or community HeartSafe®, then please contact us on 01275 332323 or email us at enquiries@aedlocator.org.

Island of Jersey hits 115 Defibrillators

JUNE 2011

Jersey now has 115 defibrillators across the island and is one of the most HeartSafe® places to be in the British Isles. This fantastic news was announced last month as a result of a kind donation from a local benefactor.

The 100th defibrillator was donated to the Jersey Scout Association. Pictured below is Island Commissioner Helen Woolsey receiving the donated defibrillator from Nigel Truscott, Deputy Commander of St John Ambulance in Jersey, outside The Scout Centre in St Ouen, Jersey.

Helen said "This is a wonderful donation that will be located at the Jersey Scout Centre on the Five Mile Road. We are pleased to be able to support the community, giving coverage in this part of Jersey and increasing awareness of our members and visitors about the improtance of defibrillators in saving lives."

Pictured below is our map of Jersey - the hearts show the location of each of the defibrillators - click here to see the map in more detail.

Since 2001, St John Ambulance in Jersey has worked with local businesses and communities to install life-saving equipment across the island. As a result there are now 115 public access defibrillators on the island of Jersey in banks, shops, colleges and other public places such as hotels, Jersey Harbour, Elizabeth Castle – to name but a few. The St John Ambulance team in Jersey has trained hundreds of local people in how and when to use a defibrillator and there have been several occasions when the devices have been used to save a life.

“This marvellous donation continues to make Jersey one of the most heart attack aware places in Great Britain” says Nigel Truscott, Deputy Commander of St John Ambulance in Jersey. "We are aiming to achieve a goal of accessibility to a defibrillator as past experience has shown the importance of these life-saving devices being deployed during the first few minutes of a Sudden Cardiac Arrest. We are delighted to be working with the team at AED Locator (E.U.) Ltd to help increase the awareness of Jersey’s defibrillators. It’s important that people living on or visiting the island know the exact location of the defibrillators – and this website provides that facility”.