Training plan for Castletown defibrillators

TRAINING on defibrillators that have been installed at three locations in Castletown is due to take place next month. The training will be undertaken by Willie Marshall from Thurso.

The closing date for enquiries is Saturday. Mr Marshall will organise dates for the training in March depending on the numbers, according to the chairman of Castletown and District Community Council, Billy Dunbar, who was involved in the project.

Posters have been put out with details about the training. People who are interested can call Mr Marshall on 01847 894237 or email assyntwillie@outlook.com

The devices were installed in Castletown at a cost of over £7000.

The defibrillators, which give a high-energy electric shock to the heart of someone in cardiac arrest, were fitted at the main entrance to the sheltered houses at Olrig Place, at the front door of the Free Church and at the car park at the primary school.

Mr Dunbar said: "It cost £7225 to purchase the equipment. The money was raised from private donations, the local bowling and football clubs as well as by different charities."

The initiative has the backing of the community council which agreed that the devices could play a life-saving role.

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