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Real People Saving Real Lives for

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Diver gets ‘the bends’

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Patient Story

“Paralysed from the waist down, wearing an O2 mask and looking up at the air ambulance circling above me – this was notend.

water temperature of 14 degrees, a good 5m visibility and depth of 20m

maximum. SS Galicia, near Teignmouth, is a great wreck with a

started our ascent.

I am an experienced BSAC Sports diver and this dive was well inside my comfort zone. However, for no explainable reason, I felt ‘heavy’ on ascent. My dive computer indicated to slow down, which I did, and I stopped at 6m for the 3-minute safety stop. As I reached my dive buddy I struggled with my buoyancy control, and

Jules training in the pool

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with aches and pains, so I duly ignored it. But the pain increased and spread to both sides of my back - diving doctors call it ‘girdle

were watching me and, although I was oblivious, had started to

999 and arranged for an ambulance to meet me. They also

the dive. It was then that I realised I couldn’t stand, moreover, I couldn’t move or even feel my legs – I had lost all feeling from the

on the dockside where I could hear the sirens of the ambulance and saw the Devon Air Ambulance circling above us.

informed me of our ETA, where I was going and why. I was only in

provided really was remarkable - thank you Helen and Paul.

eyes and ears. I was then put into the decompression chamber, with a technician watching my every move and administering

morning. Although I had experienced no relapses, my neurological

with daily 2.5-hour hyperbaric oxygen sessions at a depth of 20m,

I am pleased to say I was back at work a week later, with no

safety stop is on my training agenda but the biggest lesson was the response from those around me. Every one of the divers in the

services. I have also learned how valuable our emergency services

members of the public.

I am sincerely grateful to my dive buddies, the Ambulance crew,

‘the bends’, is a rare disease, but when it does occur it

developing a spinal cord DCI, as Julian descibes. Divers

can also experience skin or neurological bends. Seemingly

innocuous dives can result in DCI, so it is vital that anyone

experiencing symptoms seeks advice without delay.

Helpline on 07831 151 523 or the Coastguard can patch

us to a dive boat seeking advice.

Hyperbaric chamber

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“The Trust had long been looking to open a shop in

introduced, way back in 1986. Our founder, Ann Thomas, was

“They’ve worked ever so hard you

“I was delighted to discover that the Trust’s 12th shop was to be in my home town

are incredibly generous. I must also thank all my colleagues who helped prepare the shop, the local businesses who have made us so welcome and, of course, all the volunteers who

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‘coming from nowhere’ ‘I heard a screech. There was nothing

I could do. I thought I was going to die!’

Road User Support Service


‘Physical

psychological response to a crash that can cause people to

themselves’.

‘The treatment sessions and

post-crash symptoms. I have been able to move on and I can

‘Each client’s story is unique and there is no right or wrong way to feel about what has happened. Therefore, we tailor-make each treatment programme to suit the client and, providing they are willing

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Patient Story

Jess riding Monkerty Tunkerty before the

Jess with Monkerty Tunkerty –

the horse she has now

trained to win


“So much has happened in this last year, from feeling at

licence this summer and hope that other people will then send me their horses to train. I can’t thank everyone enough for the support they have shown and

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for healthy feet

Examples of suitable footwear


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Helicopter progress

“Our new Air Ambulance is really taking shape at the

have now been installed and tested and, although it will be taken out again to allow other work to be carried

out, this enabled us to see close up some of the improvements we have

made.

safety features, such as a warning system to alert the pilot


As the sides are opened on the huge

brand new helicopter

First the sides and then the lorry roof – all are removed for easier access

soil as darkness fallsthe Eurocopter hangar in Oxford to

There she is!

Now she has all four... And yes, they all work!

Test Pilot, Barry Flower, is excited to be involved

with the development and progress of G-DAAN – he was also the Test Pilot for

to the cockpit


Patient Story

The guys on duty, Mark, Glenn and Damien were not only professional, they also provided lots of reassurance both for me and my family who were on the scene by then. It’s not necessarily my preference to have experienced

recognise how very valuable and needed the air ambulance is

I’m so grateful to the Devon

damage to my leg was very real. I’ve been advised that had I not reached hospital within ‘The Golden Hour’ I may very well have lost my leg altogether.

“It has made me truly

recognise how very

valuable and needed the


us. To keep the bikes on the road, we need to raise £95,000 a

to maintain their own bikes and even pay for their own petrol

Neil Gardner at DAAT’s

Exeter Airbase

Blood Bikes


16 SOS calls per day and that

many rural roads across our

can get to doctors who need blood and organs as quickly

hours a day, every day of the

incision for the birth, the placenta was sliced open and she lost seven of her body’s eight units of blood.

“It was touch and go and I was told to prepare for the worst because doctors didn’t know if she would survive. A priest administered the last rites and I was warned to say my last goodbyes. I was in shock. I remember standing outside the hospital trying to gather my thoughts when I saw a bike arrive with a load

handed over the box and in an instant he was gone. No-one knew that he even

and dying. That delivery of blood saved her life.

“My wife did pull through and my son survived too. It was a long road to

“As a local business it is important to support great causes like the Devon Freewheelers. If we can raise awareness for this amazing group of people, then we will be delighted. I was stunned when I learned that the bikers have to pay for their own petrol to save lives and we really want that to change. They deserve to be properly funded because

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Coast & Country

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“It’s proving a lovely way to thank them for their

order and everyone appreciates that it’s a great way to support

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Patient Story

“... I have since learned from many people that, thanks to your prompt and highly

pilot the helicopter, I am alive and therefore able to write this

Precision landing

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“The professionalism and speed of the response was very

staunch the bleeding, to making me more comfortable, to calling for the air ambulance and then the transfer to the helicopter team. The aircrew even co-opted my neighbours,

“I am now back at home and healing well. This is due to so

team and the hospital team. Thank you all, I

Patient Story

Barrie on his wall, with wife

“It was all done with the minimum of fuss. The ride was


Businesses on board

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we worked in partnership with

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Junior Crew

Hannah & Jamesie before

the accident

Hannah following accident

Hannah & Jamesie

Jamesie looked for Hannah. She

was some yards away, amongst

in and out of consciousness and

her head was bleeding badly.


Dear All,

We were most grateful to Mark, Chris and Damian who came out to our

farm on 22nd July 2011 to rescue our daughter who, having been recently

diagnosed with epilepsy was having a breakthrough seizure which was just

going on and on! This seizure was so different from the previous seizures

she had endured thus far and we were incredibly scared. However, the

whole incident was carried out with such professionalism and care we will

a lways be hugely grateful to the team.

It was wonderful being able to travel with Victoria in the helicopter

especia lly as I had never been in one before, although, of course, I wish my

maiden voyage could have been in totally different circumstances! I clearly

remember Damian giving me the safety information, but am not at all

sure that any of it actually touched base with my daughter being loaded

into the helicopter!

Our destination was Exeter, where we arrived a mere 15 minutes after

taking off. By road it would have been a good hour! The icing on the

cake for Victoria when she recovered was having received “Ambrose” - now

renamed “Helibear”. She loves that bear and will a lways hold it dear to her

heart!

Victoria was discharged from hospital the following morning having had a

midnight snack of sandwiches at 2am!! She has not endured any further

seizures (touch wood).

Victoria was thrilled to meet her heroes and to thank them for their help

and “Helibear”. That goes from us, her family, also!

Thank you all so very much.

Suzanne & Huw and VICTORIA xxxx

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To celebrate the 60thanniversary of theQueen’s Coronation inJune this year MoorcroftArt Pottery have created asuperb collection, designedby Nicola Slaney, inspiredby the embroidery on theQueen’s Coronation dress.

The dress designed by SirNorman Hartnell was

decorated with 12floral emblems representing the senior

members of The Commonwealth in 1953.

The lead piece of the collection is theJubilation Vase which includes all12 emblems and is supported by sixfurther pieces which individuallyrepresent, the United Kingdom,South Africa, Australia & New

Zealand, India & Ceylon, Pakistanand Canada. It is being produced in

a limited edition of only 100. Earlyreservation is strongly recommended!

Goviers of Sidmouth have alsoexclusively commissioned a

limited edition of just 60 fine artprints of Nicola Slaney’soriginal artwork for the

Jubilation Vase. The framedartwork worth £225 will be

included FREE OF CHARGE tocollectors ordering the JubilationVase.

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CanadianMaple Leaf

Vase7/3 3” £230

United Kingdom Vase

72/6 6” £395

Rose, Thistle, Shamrock

& LeekThe Floral emblems ofthe UK, need littleexplanation but Nicola’sdesign combines themin a classic ‘Arts and

Crafts’ Moorcroft style.The rose is in typicalRennie Mackintosh styleframed with the thistles,leeks and shamrock withperfect reflective symmetry. This vase is excellent

value for money and willundoubtedly be the star of

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times may become extended.

Purchase any of the Coronation

Collection from Goviers of Sidmouth

and you will receive a special

‘information’ certificate with a

picture of the entire collection on

the front and a full explanation of

all the designs in the collection on

the reverse.

Goviers of Sidmouth proudly present the Moorcroft Coronation Collection

designed by Nicola Slaney Inspired by the Queen’s Coronation Dress

Cotton Flower, Jute & Wheat

Coaster 780/4 4”Pakistan £125

LotusFlower Vase03/4 4” £160

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India andCeylon

South African Vase 158/6 6”Protea £410

Goviers of Sidmouth Retailers of Fine China since 1904

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Nicola Slaneywill be launching the

Coronation Collectionat a special event atGoviers of Sidmouthon Saturday May 4th

when she will sign anypieces purchased by

collectors at the event.

Jubilation Vase

Artwork

by Nicola Slaney

Signed

Fine Art Prints

Limited Edition

of 60

Mounted, Framed

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Approx 26”x 22”

Mounted,

Unframed £125

This year the Moorcroft factory celebrates itscentenary. It was in 1913 that WilliamMoorcroft registered his new company andbuilt a new factory which is still at the centreof production to this day. All MoorcroftPottery is still manufactured entirely in theUK using the same exacting techniquesemployed one hundred years ago. Purchasea piece of Moorcroft Art Pottery and you areinvesting in a hand made work of art whichwill grace any home and will undoubtedlybecome an antique of the future.

Australia & NewZealand Vase 101/7 7” £435

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Air Ambulance Trust because they bring hope and they save lives. Although their Paramedics couldn’t bring Steve back to life, we are so grateful to know that, without a doubt, if there had been even the slightest chance, their presence meant it was possible to get him to hospital within the precious minutes that might all our family and friends who have stood by us as we come to terms with our grief. Steve was a deeply loved, well-liked and respected man. These events have brought people together, forged new friendships and helped us remember a life which was well and fully lived.

Fundraising

Brian Dunsby with Mary and Elaina


Fundraising

Jean Pollington runs a Charity Dance evening at St Thomas Cricket Club in Marsh Barton raising money

together draw prizes during the year and runs a

Jean present a cheque for £456 to

To sponsor the Devon People pages ...

evening at Sidmouth Golf Club as the outgoing Captain, Paul Hitchcock,

More than £3,000 has been raised by The Swan Inn in Sidmouth over the

Collingwood went along to collect their cheque from Julia Hunt and landlord,


bodhran. Funds are being raised for DAAT and Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance and CDs are available from John Burgess on 01823 672173

fundraise for us - by showing friends and family her bald head for £1 a go! Thank you Sheila!

vandalised shop windows in Vintage Courtyard, enabling the opening

Fundraising

Contact Caroline Creer on 01392 466666 ext *133 or email [email protected]

Phillips went along to their next quiz night and were presented with the money


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training, even in the freezing cold, we are

delighted to reward these intrepid cyclists

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“It was our pleasure to be able to give something back and once again I

should like to say thankyou to the team for helping us and encouraging us

through our fundraising which in turn helped us to come to terms with our

great loss.

Steve was an amazing man and known by so many people in our area.

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