The team at Herefordshire Heartstart recently said goodbye to one of their most experienced and long-standing Heartstart instructors.

Allan Holloway was one of their first volunteers, and had been with them for more than 20 years. He was well known in the local community and spent many years working for the West Midlands Ambulance Service. Allan and his wife are due to move out of the Herefordshire area, and Heartstart wish them all the very best for the future.

Herefordshire Heartstart is a small local charity that teaches members of the public basic emergency life support skills through a free two hour course. In the UK only one in ten people survive an out of hospital cardiac arrest. The more people with the skills to attempt bystander CPR in rural communities, the greater the chances of survival.

The skills learned on their courses have helped to save lives in Herefordshire.

Their volunteers are based throughout the county and come from all walks of life.

If you have a couple of hours a week to spare, and maybe have a background in teaching or first aid, then volunteering for Herefordshire Heartstart could be for you.

Volunteering is simple. Contact the charity coordinator on 0845 60 60 654 or email [email protected] to find out more.

Further information can also be found at www.herefordshireheartstart.org