Pubs instal defibrillators – with a little help from their customers

LIFE-saving defibrillators have been installed at three Warrington pubs – with the help of customers.

The defibrillators have been provided at The Chapel House, the Howley Hotel and the Royal Oak Branch as part of an initiative by Proper Pubs – part of Admiral Taverns – which has seen 80 of the devices across the country.
The defibrillators are available to the public – outside the community pubs.
Each pub was challenged to raise£1,500 within its community to fund the defibrillator. Operators were incredibly creative in their initiatives, with events ranging from raffle nights to sponsored head-shaving.

Proper Pubs director Mark Brooke said: “We have always been champions of the community pub. As the cost of living continues to rise, it has been recognised that pubs aren’t just somewhere for people to go for a drink, they are also vital lifelines for the community, bringing people together to support each other. It’s great to see this being recognised through the fundraising, and even better to be able to provide defibrillators to communities up and down the country.
“I am so thankful to our amazing operators and their communities who have all come together to create this success -this is the pinnacle of effective fundraising initiatives, demonstrating our commitment to community focus.
”Proper Pubs is constantly raising funds for charity and supporting its local communities through an annual schedule of events, including Easter Egg donations, Christmas selection boxes and live music events. Through its partnership with national mental health charity, Chasing the Stigma, it also raised an impressive£35,000 in under one month where each of its pubs hosted different charity events, including barbeques and quiz nights. Chasing the Stigma is a charity which aims to normalise mental health and ensure it is easy for everyone to find support when they need it.”