Strong community support powers successful defibrillator training event!
Round up from Councillor Dan Kilty –
Around 30 Easebourne residents gathered on Saturday morning for an engaging and practical defibrillator and resuscitation training session.
Led by local paramedic Jamie Lovell, the workshop guided attendees through a real-life emergency scenario before giving everyone the chance to practise essential CPR skills on Resusci-Annie manikins to the beat of “Stayin’ Alive”, helping participants keep the correct rhythm while following the calm, clear prompts of the training defibrillators.
It was hands-on, energetic, and at times physically demanding — with a few people likely feeling it in their shoulders the next day — but the session offered an invaluable opportunity to understand what can happen in an emergency and to build confidence should the need to act ever arise.
West Sussex Libraries Essential Toiletries Kits
As part of their cost of living response, West Sussex Libraries are once again providing Essential Toiletry Kits to those who need them. For more information please visit their webpage – Cost of Living Support – West Sussex
CDC Food Waste Collections
You may have already heard that Chichester District Council will be introducing new food waste collections in the near future.
We will let you know further information as it comes through, and you can also download the app, which also has lots of other useful information.
Winter Readiness Campaign
Now that the clocks have gone back, thoughts turn to the coming Winter months. It is vital to make sure that you and anyone that you care for are prepared for the effects of adverse weather. Here are some handy tips on how to get “Winter Ready” from the Sussex Resilience Forum.
School Appeals Volunteers
West Sussex County Council are seeking volunteers to help with school admission appeals, please contact them directly if you would like to sign up.
Hollist Lane Closure – 30/10/25 – 31/10/25
The Council has been notified that Hollist Lane will be closed for carriageway patching later this week, please see image for more details.
Midhurst Community Hub – New Venue
Congratulations to Midhurst Community Hub, who have recently moved into their new home at the Old Library, Knockhundred Row. They are also still holding sessions at the Grange Community & Leisure Centre, but they now have an administrative base which will help them to be even more efficient than they already are. Easebourne residents (and other surrounding villages) are always welcome to make use of their services should they need them and they are always on the lookout for new volunteers.