HEYBRIDGE COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS
NEWS, EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
A SUCCESSFUL RESUSCITATION
June Crozier from the Heybridge First Responder
group, was attending a funeral in the nearby village of Tollesbury, when
the organist, John Crossley, collapsed and went into cardiac arrest
whilst playing the organ.
Whilst June rushed to fetch her AED from her car, a nurse commenced CPR. After two shocks, the patient returned to spontaneous circulation before the arrival of the HeliMed air ambulance which took him to hospital where John had a triple by pass operation.
He was reunited with June at the Boreham airbase. John said, "I am extremely grateful to June, as without her speedy action, I would not be here today."
Published with permission of THE RESPONDER, an East of England Ambulance Service publication.
CHRISTMAS DINNER
Monday 8th December 2008
7.00 p.m. for 7.30 p.m.
The Queen's Head, Maldon
Members and supporters are invited.
2 courses £18.50
3 courses £22
Contact Anthea (854663) for menu and other details
Heybridge First Responder Jonathan Westwood-Saltmarsh (centre, back row) has qualified as an Ambulance Support Worker for the East of England Ambulance Service.
TRAINING
A Group meeting and training evening takes place on the second Monday of each month.
Location - St. Peter's
Hospital, Maldon
(in the first building on the right as you enter
the main gate)
Time - 7.30pm until 9.30pm
Dates
Monday 10th November 2008
Monday 8th December - Christmas Dinner
NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS WEEK
1st - 7th June 2008
This is a time to recognise and appreciate the invaluable work done by volunteers across the country. Maldon and District Council for Voluntary Service are hosting a lunch, supported by Maldon District Council, to recognise local volunteers. Heybridge First Responders are delighted to nominate Ann Fisher to attend this event and receive a certificate from the Deputy Chair of Maldon District Council in recognition of the outstanding service she has given to First responders during the past year.
ANNUAL EVENTS
The Maldon Carnival - July
Summer Barbecue - August
Christmas Dinner - Monday 8th December at The Queens Head, Maldon. 7pm for 7.30pm, 3 courses £22, contact Anthea 854663.
Quiz Night - next one "Mayor's Quiz" February 2009
Details of these and other events will be added when arrangements have been confirmed.
Ann Fisher receives her certificate from the Chair of Maldon DC. Photograph published with permission of Maldon District Council & MDC Council for Voluntary Services.
REQUALIFICATION DATES
Location - Broomfield Ambulance HQ
Time - 10am until 12 noon
Dates
Saturday 15th November 2008
Saturday 13th December 2008
Remember to take your previous certificate to be renewed and also your identity card if it is approaching the expiry date.
