A community hub based in Dalgety Bay has launched a campaign to install five defibrillators in the town, the first of which has now successfully been put up.

That Place in the Bay uses arts and crafts as a way of relaxing and provides a friendly place for people to learn new skills. Defibrillators are devices that apply an electric charge to restore a normal heartbeat during a cardiac arrest.

The first of the defibrillator units is placed just outside the entrance to That Place in the Bay.

Peter, creator of That Place in the Bay, said: “Defibrillator units are a real game changer for anyone suffering a cardiac event. Our town has some units available during the day (ie Asda) but we feel that having them available 24/7 could make a vital difference.

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“We looked at the layout of the town and felt that another five units would provide a good level of accessibility for the majority of the town, everyone should be within three minutes of a fully automated defibrillator unit.”

The community hub have also made other positive changes to the local area. They are currently creating a women’s well-being group called the ‘Women’s Tea Circle’ and are a warm space again this winter.

Peter continued: “The first unit has received fantastic responses from our community – fundraising for the next units has gotten off to a great start, with a local businessman keen to see more appear having given a generous donation. He will be asking his fellow members of the Dalgety Bay Business Group to get behind this too. We have also asked the community council to support this last month and await a response from them.

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“We really hope that more local businesses will also want to get on board with this, and early conversations are very promising.

"Councillor Sarah Neal has been ever so supportive of the work we do in the community and is right behind our campaign to see more defibrillators in our communities. People can make a donation online or in person at the community hub.”

Training sessions on how to use the defibrillator will also soon be available.