15/12/2023

Life-Saving Defibrillator Installed at 7th Lichfield Scout Hut through Fundraising Effort

The 7th Lichfield Scout Group is pleased to announce the purchase of a portable defibrillator at their Scout Hut in Ash Grove, made possible through a successful fundraising effort that raised over £1500.


GeoAccess, a local Asset Management company, played a crucial role by generously donating a matching Defibrillator training unit. Mark Coleman, Managing Director of GeoAccess and a dedicated Cub Leader, shared, "We are pleased to donate this training unit to the 7th Lichfield, supporting them in equipping their leaders and young people with vital life-saving skills."


The 7th Lichfield Scout Group extends heartfelt gratitude to all contributors who have supported this initiative.

 
Category: General
Posted by: 7thweb

The 7th Lichfield Scout Group is pleased to announce the purchase of a portable defibrillator at their Scout Hut in Ash Grove, made possible through a successful fundraising effort that raised over £1500.


Motivated by a personal experience administering CPR while on holiday, Group Lead Volunteer, Richard Taylor, initiated the fundraising appeal, emphasising the importance of having a defibrillator readily available during emergencies. Mr Taylor reflects, "This experience made me realise how important it was to have a defibrillator as close as possible in the event of someone having a heart attack."


The newly installed indoor defibrillator is accessible to the public only when the Scout Hut is in use. The group continues to raise funds for an exterior unit accessible to the local community at all times, actively seeking sponsors to contribute to this community safety initiative.


GeoAccess, a local Asset Management company, played a crucial role by generously donating a matching Defibrillator training unit. Mark Coleman, Managing Director of GeoAccess and a dedicated Cub Leader, shared, "We are pleased to donate this training unit to the 7th Lichfield, supporting them in equipping their leaders and young people with vital life-saving skills."


The 7th Lichfield Scout Group extends heartfelt gratitude to all contributors who have supported this initiative.


For inquiries or to contribute to the fundraising for an external defibrillator, please contact gsl@7thlichfield.org.uk.

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#ScoutsClapforCarers and Hike to the Moon
Category: General
Posted by: rjt

On the 23rd April (Thursday this week) it is St. George's Day. Traditionally Scouts have always gathered to renew their Scout Promise. But this year, of course, it will be different as we cannot parade through the town and meet together in our Cathedral. 


Instead, we thought that it would be great if the whole Group got together and joined in with two national initiatives that are taking place on Thursday.

 

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Category: General
Posted by: rjt

Just because we cannot meet face-to-face at the moment does not mean that we cannot continue our Scouting adventure.

 

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29/03/2020
Update from Executive Chair
Category: General
Posted by: paul

Events that have been cancelled by us or the coordinator, list not extensive.


Active 8 camp
Cubs big night
St Georges Parade
DBS checks
All training events
AGM
Lichfield Bower
Polling station

The AGM will still go ahead but not in it's usual format. Just a few members to do what we need to satisfy the charity commission through a small meeting probably by conference call.


Below are the events currently booked in that we will continue to monitor. We will let you know should they be called off at a later date


Family camp 12th June-14th
Festival market pig roast july
Whittington fayre pig roast 5th Sept
Beer festival 10th Oct


I will be in touch shortly with the coordinators of those events to discuss contingency plans, dates of confirmation etc.

Regarding family camp, if it goes ahead the date to sign up will be extended and circulated to all.