Outston community centre - defib installation launch - Press call

PRESS CALL

****DEFIBRILLATOR INSTALLED AT OUTSON COMMUNITY CENTRE AFTER TABLE TENNIS PLAYER SUFFERED CARDIAC ARREST*****

WHAT –

Launch of a defibrillator at Ouston Community Centre.

Mike Jones, of Bedlington was playing in a table tennis league match at Ouston Community Centre, and had just completed a game when he collapsed in cardiac arrest.

Earlier this year, Mike was reunited with the ambulance crew, an off duty Police Community Support Officer and a member of the public to say thank you to those who came to his aid.

Read the story here: https://www.neas.nhs.uk/news/2017/august/23/cardiac-arrest-survivor-who-collapsed-at-a-table-tennis-match-encourages-people-to-learn-life-saving-skills.aspx

Since then, Ouston Community Centre have raised money to install a defibrillator.

WHO –

Mike Jones – Cardiac Arrest Survivor

Alex Wheeler- Community Development Officer at North East Ambulance Service

Mark Rodgers – Off duty Police Community Support Officer

Cllr Colin Carr – Local Councillor

Cllr Alison Batey – Local Councillor

Parish Council Members

Ouston Community Centre Board members

Table tennis players

WHEN -

Friday, 8 December 2017. 11.00am

WHERE –

Outson Community Centre, Iris Crescent, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1RJ