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Team Rossendale take CPR Centre Stage

  • ByRossendale CFR Group
  • Published On16 October 2025

On Thursday 16th October, teams across the country joined together for the Resuscitation Council UK’s “Restart a Heart Day”, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness of cardiac arrest and promoting CPR training. This year, North West Ambulance Service (NWAS)…

  • TrainingCommunity First RespondersHeart to Heart

Certified – Heart to Heart

  • ByRossendale CFR Group
  • Published On13 October 2025

Over two training sessions in September and October, we welcomed Emma Carey back to deliver training for those wanting to support the Heart to Heart initiative. We were delighted to have her with us this evening for another valuable session…

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Flower power in the Park 60’s style.

  • ByRossendale CFR Group
  • Published On13 September 2025

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…

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Armed Police Showcase Life-Saving Medical Capabilities to CFRs

  • ByRossendale CFR Group
  • Published On8 September 2025
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As the evenings start to draw in, our first September meeting brought something a little different. Thanks to Lancashire Constabulary, one of their Armed Response Units joined us for a fascinating training session. Don’t worry — CFRs aren’t being trained…

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