Marsden Defib

31/05/2026

It was great to meet with Jason McCartney Friday to discuss the progress of the Marsden Defibs project and our 10-year plan to secure future defibrillator upgrades, replacement pads, and ongoing sustainability.
Jason kindly committed to supporting the project by helping us identify and connect with new funding opportunities we haven’t yet approached.
We also explored the possibility of expanding the initiative to other villages across the Colne Valley and Holme Valley by linking up with local community groups.

Yorkshire Ambulance Service Charity Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust Harry McCarthy Craig Grimes Kara Ali for Colne Valley West

19/05/2026

❤️ 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗲𝗻

A bit of reading for you all tonight — because what this community has achieved really is incredible.

Using the current and planned defibrillator locations across Marsden, we looked at the long-term impact our project could have — and the results are extremely encouraging.

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 through the provided information sheet and let us know your thoughts:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WzhRD0uhaxoId6dXp-a15I67HKUP4FYX/view?usp=sharing

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𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 of what this village has achieved together ❤️

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 to everyone who has donated, volunteered, shared posts, attended events or supported us in any way. The small things really do add up, and every action brings us closer to a heart-safe Marsden.

This project is only possible because of community support — and it’s still ongoing. Every donation helps us install and maintain life-saving defibrillators across Marsden.

❤️ If you’d like to support the project, you can 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: marsdendefib.co.uk/fundraiser

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𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽, 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 that might want to connect with or support the project? We’d love an introduction — just drop us a message or tag us.

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Do you know where 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗯 is right now? Check here: https://www.defibfinder.uk/

And remember: 𝗜𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆, 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟵𝟵𝟵 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆.

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10/05/2026

𝗔 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 ❤️

We’re incredibly grateful to 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗿 and 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗲𝗻 for jointly funding another public access defibrillator for Marsden.

The defib has been installed on Meltham Road, helping make life-saving equipment more accessible for residents and visitors alike.

It was fantastic to meet together for a celebratory handover photo and recognise what can be achieved when local groups come together for the community.

Thank you again for your generosity and support — every contribution helps make Marsden more heart safe.

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𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 or support the project here: marsdendefib.co.uk/fundraiser

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Do you know where 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗯 is right now?
Check here: https://www.defibfinder.uk/

𝗜𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆, 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟵𝟵𝟵 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆.

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07/05/2026

Evening folks, for the second time in two days someone as had what appears to be negative comments about an 11 year old and a 14 year old who are “learning CPR” this is why some people are scared to help out in a rescue situation, when you have a person who is dead or dying in front of you you have a decision to make, do l help or do l let them die! At this point there is nothing that you do can make this situation worse.

Both those children were in the right area for CPR and after last nights comment l made sure that the hands were placed between the ni***es!

We need encouragement not negativity!

These children are learning CPR and these sort of posts are just to encourage people to have the courage to help when needed.

It is our aim as it is the aim of the person who commented to help those who need help.

You may not have intended to be over critical however in my opinion it reads negative, Again just my opinion

Finally l don’t want a battle over this as we all trying to help.

07/05/2026

A 14 year old giving CPR and Breaths

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS TrustYorkshire Ambulance Service Charity British Heart Foundation Emma Sellars

06/05/2026

Folks this young lady is 11 years old, this is CPR it’s something we can all learn Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust Yorkshire Ambulance Service Charity( British Heart Foundation Haworth Electrics Jason McCartney Craig Grimes Emma Sellars

05/05/2026

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Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust Yorkshire Ambulance Service British Heart Foundation Haworth Electrics Jason McCartney Paul Davies MP Craig Grimes for Colne Valley West Kara Ali for Colne Valley West Councillor Harry McCarthy - Colne Valley Cllr Beverley Addy