After Derek Thomas, our PGM, had overseen the supply of a Defibrillator to all the Monmouthshire Masonic Centres, W,Bro Jonathan Roberts has undertaken the job of training the Brethren in their use.

The training courses started at Newport in February and a second was done more recently in Blackwood.  He is intending to visit Chepstow and the other centres in the near future.

Use of the machine was just part of the training.  Learning to give life saving CPR (which is short for cardiopulmonary resuscitation) on a number of dummies was also included as can be seen from the photographs.

Johnathan was thanked for the time he had spent and the excellent way he had carried out the training. 

A lovely time was had by all at a recent luncheon organised by Andrew Hopkins and the other brethren at  the Albert Edward MMM Lodge.

The Sunday lunch was used to raise money for Llwynypia Hospital Stroke Unit.  Having provided one of these life saving chairs it’s full speed ahead for a second chair to help those who suffer a stroke.