Kilburn Community Association.

31/08/2026

“Two skills you can practise tonight.”

Part 1: Recovery position

They're unconscious — but breathing normally.

What next?

The recovery position helps maintain an open airway and allows vomit to drain away. St John Ambulance recommends using it for someone who is unresponsive but breathing normally, while monitoring them and calling 999/112.

https://youtu.be/GmqXqwSV3bo?si=bfgsF2hdGFtSoOI_

Part 2: “Can you tie a sling?”

Grab a scarf, tea towel or triangular bandage.

Can you make an arm sling?

St John Ambulance's arm-sling technique uses a triangular bandage to support the forearm, wrist or upper arm.

https://youtu.be/PwfBGkBXkFA?si=vla4m-RY19U-fAHG

Don't just watch. Try it!

Find something triangular.

Make a sling.

Take a photo.

Tag .

31/08/2026

☕️ CHATTERBOX CAFE ☕️

Chatterbox Cafe will be OPEN this September.

Come along and have a gorgeous slice of cake, filter coffee or tea on:

Friday 4th September and Friday 18th September.

30/08/2026

“Not every allergic reaction looks the same. Would you recognise the dangerous one?”

Someone has just eaten something they're allergic to.

Their lips are swelling.

They're struggling to breathe.

They're becoming confused.

What would you do?

RECOGNISE → 999 → AUTO-INJECTOR

St John Ambulance advises helping someone use their adrenaline auto-injector immediately if they have one, calling 999/112 and telling the ambulance service you suspect anaphylaxis. Further adrenaline doses may be given at five-minute intervals if symptoms don't improve or return.

https://youtu.be/o7uHHrVEt8Q?si=EFKjPIAx-lhy6fia

MILD?

Itchy rash.

⬇️

SERIOUS?

Swelling.

⬇️

LIFE-THREATENING?

Breathing difficulty / collapse.

Anaphylaxis is an emergency. Know the signs. Know where the auto-injector is. Know how to help.

29/08/2026

“Blood. Lots of it. Your first instinct might be to panic.”

Your first instinct should be to apply pressure.

PRESS. CALL. SUPPORT. MONITOR.

St John Ambulance advises calling 999/112, applying firm pressure with a dressing/pad and securing it with a bandage; if blood comes through, pressure should be reapplied with a new dressing/pad rather than simply removing the original treatment.

If bleeding isn't controlled, follow the instructions of the 999/112 call handler.

https://youtu.be/NxO5LvgqZe0?si=zpc8fyYxBA-cdRmH

What would you grab first?

🩹 A dressing
👕 A clean item of clothing
📱 Your phone
🤷 I wouldn't know

Getting emergency help and controlling the bleeding are the priorities.

28/08/2026

“They're choking. They can't speak. They can't cough. What would you do?”

1. Encourage them to cough.

If coughing isn't effective:

2. Up to 5 back blows.

If that doesn't clear it:

3. Up to 5 abdominal thrusts.

If the obstruction isn't cleared, call 999/112 and continue alternating five back blows and five abdominal thrusts until help arrives or they become unresponsive. Current Resuscitation Council UK guidance also stresses not doing blind finger sweeps in the mouth.

https://youtu.be/HGBBu4zr8sM?si=nXz4T-Ilnrx9e1Ww

27/08/2026

FROM DCC
Good afternoon

Fighting with Pride have asked us to pass on the following information – can you please share as appropriate:

Fighting With Pride is the UK’s LGBTQ+ Armed Forces charity. We support, connect and advocate for LGBTQ+ veterans, serving personnel and their families, with a particular focus on those affected by the ban on LGBTQ+ people serving openly in the Armed Forces before 2000.

For decades, thousands of dedicated personnel were dismissed, discharged, forced to resign or compelled to conceal their identity. Many lost careers, income, pensions, homes and their connection to the Armed Forces community. The effects of this treatment continue to be felt today.

Fighting With Pride has led the campaign to secure recognition and justice for those affected. Our work helped bring about the LGBT Veterans Independent Review, the Government’s formal apology, the acceptance of the Review’s 49 recommendations, non-financial restorative measures and a £75 million financial recognition fund. We also delivered the LGBT+ Armed Forces Community Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum.

The Battle for Lost Veterans
On 20 June 2026, at the Community Dedication Event for the LGBT+ Armed Forces Community Memorial, Fighting With Pride launched its Battle for Lost Veterans campaign.

In the first 30 days following the launch, 50 new veterans came forward to seek the reparations owed to them. However, we estimate that around 1,000 eligible veterans have still not applied.

Veterans and serving personnel affected by the ban must apply no later than 12 December 2026. Those eligible could receive up to £70,000 in financial reparations.
For some veterans, revisiting what happened to them can be extremely difficult. Others may not identify as LGBTQ+ today, may not consider themselves part of the veteran community or may simply be unaware that the scheme applies to them. Trusted local organisations and community networks therefore have a vital role to play in reaching them.

How you can help : You are uniquely placed to help this information reach veterans, families and communities in your area. We would be grateful if you could share the Fighting With Pride reparations webpage through your council and community networks, plus any local veterans’ organisations, hubs, charities, support services and community groups to circulate the campaign.

Download and distribute our campaign materials. One resource is written for LGBTQ+ veterans, while another is designed for people who may know an eligible veteran or remember someone they served alongside. All campaign information and downloadable materials are available on the Fighting With Pride reparations webpage. If you would like printed leaflets to distribute through your local networks, please email [email protected], stating the quantity required and the full postal address for delivery.

Chris

Chris Tyler | Support Officer | Strategy and Policy | People and Organisational Change | Corporate Services and Transformation | Derbyshire County Council | County Hall, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AG |

Direct Dial: 01629 535561 | Visit us at www.derbyshire.gov.uk | Follow us on Twitter | Find us on Facebook |

We work with communities to ensure our services meet their environment, education, social, family, leisure, transport and economic needs and expectations.

27/08/2026

“Would you use a defibrillator?"

The answer: YES.

You don't need to be medically trained to use an AED. It gives you spoken/visual instructions and will analyse the person's heart rhythm and tell you what to do.

https://youtu.be/UFvL7wTFzl0?si=FWf8kdtUYFIEjMUE

“Have you ever seen an AED in your local area?”

26/08/2026

Our friends at St John Ambulance Derbyshire Central are sharing key first aid skills on the run up to their campaign.

Follow along with us! ⛑️ 🚑

September is coming.
And we're asking one simple question:

Would you know what to do if someone suddenly needed your help?

Over the next seven days, we'll show you seven simple skills that could make a huge difference in an emergency.

CPR.
AEDs.
Choking.
Severe bleeding.
Anaphylaxis.
Recovery position.
Slings.

You don't have to be a medical professional.
You just need to be willing to step forward.

Follow Derbyshire Central throughout the end of August and September to learn life-saving skills.

👉 Tag someone you'd want beside you in an emergency.

22/08/2026

Dear Kilburn Community Friends,
LE Events ‘Drum Hill’ Fireworks Display 2026
Following the fantastic response to last year’s Fireworks Extravaganza at Drum Hill, we’re delighted to invite the local community to another spectacular evening of fireworks, food, and family-friendly fun. I wondered whether you would be able to share our upcoming event with your Facebook friends.
https://fixr.co/event/drum-hill-fireworks-display-tickets-828190030
Your support will be greatly appreciated
Best regards
Steve
(LE Events/ Little Eaton Carnival)

Buy tickets to Drum Hill Fireworks Display 2026 on Saturday 17 Oct at Drum Hill Scout Camp | FIXR