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LIFESTYLE
december 2023
MyWokingham
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Local campaign advocates for defibrillators at sports venues after cardiac arrest incident
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ollowing a critical incident on a Bracknell football field where Doug King suffered a cardiac arrest, his son Harri has initiated a campaign for mandatory defibrillators at all local sports facilities. The quick response from fellow players and spectators, who provided CPR and utilised a nearby defibrillator, was crucial in saving Doug’s life, a fact underscored by Harri. Teammate Jack Davies rallied the community, raising £2,500 to procure defibrillators for two additional local sports fields. The emergency occurred
during a Sunday league game, with Doug collapsing without a pulse. A united front by the players, referee, substitutes, and the crowd ensured
that emergency procedures were enacted promptly, with a defibrillator being brought to the scene from less than 300 meters away. The British Heart Foundation has reported that survival rates from cardiac arrests outside hospital settings are below 10%. Immediate CPR, followed by defibrillation within five minutes, can significantly increase the chances of survival, potentially up to 70%. Doug is now recovering at home and is making steady progress towards full health. He was initially taken to the hospital by air ambulance, following
his collapse. The collected funds are earmarked for the installation of defibrillators near the Ringmead and Wildridings sports fields. There is also potential for further expansion to support private football clubs if additional funding from Bracknell Forest Council is secured. Harri King’s campaign is focused not just on his father’s incident but on providing equal access to life-saving equipment for all who enjoy local sports, aiming to ensure that what happened to his father can be averted for others.
In the spirit of giving, The Lexicon has introduced an option for guests to donate a Glow Room performance to the Bracknell Foodbank. This charitable initiative ensures that the joy of the Glow Room extends to local families in
need, who may not have the opportunity to experience such festive cheer. Moreover, the event is inclusive, with SEND sessions available, ensuring that individuals with special educational needs and disabilities can fully enjoy the experience. For more information and to book your visit to The Lexicon’s Glow Room, please visit their event page: The Lexicon Bracknell’s Christmas 2023 Glow Room Event Page. Scan QR Code or visit link https://www.thelexiconbracknell.com/ events/christmas-2023-glow-room
The Lexicon Glow Room lights up Bracknell with 20,000 LEDs for a festive spectacle
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his holiday season, The Lexicon is set to dazzle Bracknell with the launch of its ‘Glow Room’, an immersive light experience boasting 20,000 LEDs synchronised to beloved Christmas melodies. The attraction, which also features a winter forest room complete with interactive light projections, promises a magical setting for families and friends to gather and celebrate the festivities. Each session in the Glow Room offers a 20-minute journey through a winter wonderland, designed to instill that warm Christmas glow in every
visitor. The experience is available from Monday, 18th December 2023, through Tuesday, 2nd January 2024, with the exception of Christmas Day when the doors will be closed to allow for a festive break.
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