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Community Comes Together to Install Defibrillator at Village Pub

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A defibrillator has been installed at the Turkey Inn, Goose Eye, in a community-led initiative to enhance emergency response in the village. The project, involving fundraising efforts and part-funding from West Riding Masonic Charities Ltd, aims to provide life-saving assistance in case of cardiac emergencies. The village pub, co-owned by Steve Mortimer and Fay Howell, played a pivotal role in the project by hosting fundraising events, including a "nostalgic desserts" initiative, and raffles. The community's collective efforts have resulted in the installation of a much-needed defibrillator.

Key Takeaways:

  • A defibrillator has been installed at the Turkey Inn, Goose Eye, after a community-led fundraising initiative.
  • Part-funding for the project was provided by West Riding Masonic Charities Ltd, with a grant sponsorship of £1,100 from the Shirley Lodge.
  • The pub raised an additional £1,350 through a "nostalgic desserts" initiative and raffles.
  • Over 60 suggestions for favourite childhood desserts were received from customers, with proceeds going towards the defibrillator fund.
  • The community first responder team led a CPR training session, emphasizing the importance of the defibrillator installation.
  • The defibrillator was officially launched by Keighley MP Robbie Moore, town mayor Councillor Chris Herd, and members of the Shirley Lodge.
  • The Turkey Inn's role in hosting fundraising events was instrumental in securing the necessary funding for the defibrillator.
  • The community's collective efforts have resulted in the installation of a critical piece of equipment that will enhance emergency response in the village.

Statistics:

  • £1,100: The grant sponsorship from the Shirley Lodge towards the defibrillator fund.
  • £1,350: The amount raised by the Turkey Inn through its "nostalgic desserts" initiative and raffles towards the defibrillator fund.
  • 60+ suggestions: The number of favourite childhood desserts suggested by customers, with proceeds going towards the defibrillator fund.
  • 1: The number of defibrillator installed at the Turkey Inn, Goose Eye.
  • The combined efforts of the community and the Turkey Inn have enabled the installation of a critical piece of equipment that will enhance emergency response in the village.

Sources:

  • West Riding Masonic Charities Ltd.
  • Shirley Lodge.
  • Yorkshire Ambulance Service.

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