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Welshpool Rotaract train up more community lifesavers
Thirteen more people have been trained in basic lifesaving skills in Welshpool.
The initiative, run by Welshpool Rotaract, aims to equip as many people as possible with the ability to perform effective CPR and use public access defibrillators.
The recent training session, held at The Royal Oak Hotel, was attended by 13 people who were taught how to react in the event of a cardiac arrest.
The training was conducted by Welsh Ambulance Community Responder Effie Cadwallader and included practical exercises using dummies and training defibrillators.
The session aimed to instil confidence in attendees, enabling them to sustain life until paramedics arrive.
The community project is focused on training people in various locations across Welshpool, including villages, church halls, pubs, and schools.
The goal is to empower people to become 'life savers' within their communities.
The trained individuals now have the skills and confidence to use defibrillators placed around the community in accessible boxes on walls and in repurposed telephone kiosks.
Rotaract expressed gratitude to The Royal Oak Hotel management for providing the Powis Suite for the session.
Welshpool Rotaract is now inviting more people to participate in their free training sessions.
Those interested can contact Mike Lade via phone 07803 038858, email welshpoolrotaract@ or through their website
The new Rotaract club is also welcoming anyone interested in learning more about their activities to join their meetings.
These are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at The Old Bakehouse.
