This year’s 60’s in the Park was hosted at Whittaker Park (a change from previous years’ 60’s on the Square in Rawtenstall town centre). The event was full of retro fun, with plenty of 60’s fancy dress, mods arriving on…
This evening, our very own “man in green,” Stuart P, delivered an in-depth and practical overview of trauma and trauma-related injuries, focusing on how to deal with them safely and effectively. We began with the correct method for removing a…
On a gloriously sunny evening on 29th July, the Rossendale First Responders headed to Edenfield Community Centre for one of our much-loved No Fear CPR/AED training sessions. With a full crew in tow— Kelvin, David, Dawn, Stuart, Kath, and Paulene—we…
On Monday 28th July, our Rossendale Community First Responder (CFR) team training session welcomed some very special guests—representatives from Rossendale Hospice and experienced palliative care nurses from East Lancashire. While the subject matter was serious, the session was delivered with…
On July 14th, training included special guest Rachel Yates Hoyles from Beacon Dementia & Wellbeing, who discussed dementia types, communication strategies, and personal experiences with the condition. First responders learned about providing effective care for individuals with dementia and explored Beacon's services, history, and future plans during a valuable Q&A session.
The Valley Leadership Academy's Vitality Event featured public engagement, CPR and AED training, health checks, and a new CPAD installation, fostering community interest and involvement.
On July 5th, Goodshaw Baptist Church hosted a garden party raising over £300 for Community Defibs. Despite rain, it featured activities, support from emergency services, and cardiac arrest survivor stories.
Saturday 28th June was Armed Forces Day and the Rossendale Community First Responder & Community Defibs for Rossendale were invited to the Veterans in the Community (VIC) Centre at their Haslingden HQ. Dawn, Brian & David took up the invite…
Thank you to all our team who give up their time no matter what they are doing and respond to the those people in our community who need immediate medical response. Day or night, 24 hours a day, 7 days…
A mild June evening saw us spending the evening with the Rossendale & Pendle Mountain Rescue Team () at their HQ in Burnley. Fortunately on this occasion, and for this event not a flying ant in sight!!! A number of…