Stanwick Defibrillator
Stanwick Women’s Institute raises money for an agreed local worthwhile cause. It was suggested by one of their Committee members, Councillor Helen Howell, that funds were raised for a public access defibrillator and external weather proof case for the village. It was unanimously accepted and agreed upon by all members that a defibrillator would be beneficial, so from then on the fundraising began.
The British Heart Foundation was approached and an application for a part-funded defibrillator was made and accepted. The application also included the supply of a training kit to enable the WI to run local classes on CPR. Cllr Helen Howell said “as a first responder for the local area, I am all too aware of the benefit of these units and would like to encourage more towns and villages to consider installing one, we will be arranging the training in the coming months and encourage the community to come along and have a go”
During the year members of Stanwick WI have enthusiastically raised funds with various activities, including baking & selling cakes for the local School’s Christmas fair and summer fete, raffles and hosting a Fashion Show. One of the WI committee, Teresa Puckle, raised over £300 by abseiling 127m down the inside of the National Lift Tower in Northampton and Chairman Jean Mole contributed £200 from a charity dinner dance.
Northamptonshire County Councillor Dudley Hughes was approached and was able to contribute towards the cost of the defibrillator through his empowerment funding, saying “I was delighted to be asked to contribute towards this defibrillator for Stanwick, I think the WI and all concerned have done a great job in raising the funds for this project, I just hope it won’t be needed!.”
The Shop @ Stanwick was seen as the best place to site a defibrillator and, when Vernon, one of the owners, was contacted, it was discovered that they had been ©collecting for Scott “Skip” Bradbury, a well-known and loved local village postman, who sadly died of a heart attack last December aged just 40. Money had been collected by Scott’s friends & family and their plan was for a bench in his memory and a defibrillator. Vernon said “when we were approached by Stanwick WI, it just seemed right that both collections were put together to achieve the best outcome for the village and for Scott. We are really pleased to be part of this fantastic project and to be able to facilitate the siting of the defibrillator. It makes it really special that our community has pulled together to make this happen, and is a fitting tribute to our friend and colleague, Scott”. The bench now has pride of place outside the Shop with the defibrillator to its side. There is also a commemorative plaque on the wall.
Stanwick WI’s Chairman, Jean Mole, and Cllr Helen Howell met with Scott’s parents, who were delighted with the project. Scott’s father, Stuart Bradbury said “it will be the little things you remember about Scott, the laughter and the memories that bring the smiles back again. Scott would have been so proud to see this defibrillator, dedicated in his honour, and given to the people of Stanwick whom he loved”.
The whole project was overseen by Cllr. Helen Howell, and the other members of the Stanwick WI committee, Jean Mole, Jacqui Hughes, Teresa Puckle, Tanya Semple, Helena McLean and Liz Watts.
Jean Mole, President of Stanwick WI said “I am delighted that all the members of Stanwick WI have contributed to such a worthwhile cause, I want to particularly thank our Committee and members for their fund raising, Cllr. Dudley Hughes for his NCC contribution and the owners of the Shop @ Stanwick, Vernon, Steve & Neil, all of whom have been especially helpful in arranging for the installation of the defibrillator cabinet and the wiring of the box at no cost to the overall fund”.
The British Heart Foundation was approached and an application for a part-funded defibrillator was made and accepted. The application also included the supply of a training kit to enable the WI to run local classes on CPR. Cllr Helen Howell said “as a first responder for the local area, I am all too aware of the benefit of these units and would like to encourage more towns and villages to consider installing one, we will be arranging the training in the coming months and encourage the community to come along and have a go”
During the year members of Stanwick WI have enthusiastically raised funds with various activities, including baking & selling cakes for the local School’s Christmas fair and summer fete, raffles and hosting a Fashion Show. One of the WI committee, Teresa Puckle, raised over £300 by abseiling 127m down the inside of the National Lift Tower in Northampton and Chairman Jean Mole contributed £200 from a charity dinner dance.
Northamptonshire County Councillor Dudley Hughes was approached and was able to contribute towards the cost of the defibrillator through his empowerment funding, saying “I was delighted to be asked to contribute towards this defibrillator for Stanwick, I think the WI and all concerned have done a great job in raising the funds for this project, I just hope it won’t be needed!.”
The Shop @ Stanwick was seen as the best place to site a defibrillator and, when Vernon, one of the owners, was contacted, it was discovered that they had been ©collecting for Scott “Skip” Bradbury, a well-known and loved local village postman, who sadly died of a heart attack last December aged just 40. Money had been collected by Scott’s friends & family and their plan was for a bench in his memory and a defibrillator. Vernon said “when we were approached by Stanwick WI, it just seemed right that both collections were put together to achieve the best outcome for the village and for Scott. We are really pleased to be part of this fantastic project and to be able to facilitate the siting of the defibrillator. It makes it really special that our community has pulled together to make this happen, and is a fitting tribute to our friend and colleague, Scott”. The bench now has pride of place outside the Shop with the defibrillator to its side. There is also a commemorative plaque on the wall.
Stanwick WI’s Chairman, Jean Mole, and Cllr Helen Howell met with Scott’s parents, who were delighted with the project. Scott’s father, Stuart Bradbury said “it will be the little things you remember about Scott, the laughter and the memories that bring the smiles back again. Scott would have been so proud to see this defibrillator, dedicated in his honour, and given to the people of Stanwick whom he loved”.
The whole project was overseen by Cllr. Helen Howell, and the other members of the Stanwick WI committee, Jean Mole, Jacqui Hughes, Teresa Puckle, Tanya Semple, Helena McLean and Liz Watts.
Jean Mole, President of Stanwick WI said “I am delighted that all the members of Stanwick WI have contributed to such a worthwhile cause, I want to particularly thank our Committee and members for their fund raising, Cllr. Dudley Hughes for his NCC contribution and the owners of the Shop @ Stanwick, Vernon, Steve & Neil, all of whom have been especially helpful in arranging for the installation of the defibrillator cabinet and the wiring of the box at no cost to the overall fund”.