Saturday 18th July 2026 marked a truly remarkable milestone for Community Defibrillators for Rossendale (CDfR), Rossendale Community First Responders (RCFR) and, most importantly, everyone who lives, works and visits the Rossendale Valley. Fifteen years after Rossendale became home to the…
A milestone fifteen years in the making is almost here… On Saturday 18th July, Community Defibrillators for Rossendale will proudly unveil our 100th Community Public Access Defibrillator (CPAD). From a single community defibrillator installed in Rawtenstall back in 2011—the very…
On Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th October, the Rossendale Community First Responders were once again invited to Unity College, Burnley, to take part in their annual Restart a Heart event — something Team Rossendale has proudly supported for several years.…
Our mission to make Rossendale a safer place continues to gather momentum. With the recent installation of a new CPAD (Community Public Access Defibrillator) in Edenfield — bringing the total to 89 — we’re thrilled to announce the addition of…
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…
No Fear CPR & AED Sessions at Ramsbottom Theatre Royale On July 22nd and 23rd, the Rossendale Community First Responders brought their life‑saving skills to the Summerseat Players at the Ramsbottom Theatre Royale – and what an energising couple of…
The 20th July say the latest defib installed in the valley, with support from our sister organisation Community Defibs for Rossendale. That makes the valley’s total 88 across the borough. The latest defib is found in Stacksteads, just off Rook…