Monday Club 2nd June

After a gentle exercise session with Pamela Paterson, the members took part in a short Heartstart course. Heartstart is an initiative coordinated by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to teach people the simple skills (ELS - Emergency Life Skills Support), needed in a “life threatening emergency”. Heartstart is run by David and Ann Hirst, who have worked closely with Building Healthy Communities delivering the course to over 1000 people in the Community, including GPs and their staff, schools, self help and community groups as well as individuals. Assisted by their volunteer, Peter, David explained that being able to do CPR when someone has a “cardiac arrest” is important as it more than doubles the chances of survival and can buy the time needed for professional help to arrive and save someone’s life. Members were invited to have a go at practising CPR and were then offered the opportunity to attend a full course in the future.  The course, which is free, usually lasts for two hours and provides you with very practical hands on learning. Heartstart is actively seeking more volunteers across the region. Anyone interested in attending a Heartstart Course or wish to volunteer, please contact David Hirst on 01988 700637 or Building Healthy Communities on 01988 501 111. 

Due to popular demand, on Monday 16th June, members will be entertained once more by Building Healthy Communities with Wii Dance and Sports as well as being treated to a Hand Massage provided by Vanessa Woods.