Whatley quarry funds life-saving defibrillator

Great Elm residents now have quicker access to life-saving equipment, thanks to the installation of a new defibrillator funded by our Whatley quarry, along with community donations.

The defibrillator is located on the wall outside Great Elm Village Hall and is available for public access 24/7.

Gemma Brooking, Great Elm PPC admin, said: “We’re grateful for all the donations, including the generous donation from Whatley quarry. The local community now has peace of mind knowing that a defibrillator can be accessed quickly and easily in an emergency.”

Kyle Smith, Unit Manager at Whatley quarry, said: “We’re pleased to support this important cause, as quick access to a defib can more than double the chances of a person’s survival in the event of cardiac arrest.”

The defibrillator is also registered with The Circuit, the national defibrillator network that maps the location of AEDs across the UK. 

Registered defibrillator location: Great Elm Village Hall, Frome, BA11 3NZ. 

We also supported the wellbeing of the local community with the installation of two defibrillators in the villages of Whatley and Chantry last year.

Whatley defib location: Sun Inn Ph Lane, Whatley, Frome, BA11 3LA

Chantry defib location: Holy Trinity Church, Old Wells Road, Chantry, Frome, BA11 3LJ