Life-saving equipment secured for Mansfield Woodhouse thanks to community support

Chatty's Hairdressers on Cox’s Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, has joined thousands of businesses across the UK by opting for a defibrillator outside their premises.

The life-saving equipment was the product of a successful community fundraiser, obacked by Mansfield family-run business Premier E Cigs.

Katy Pepper, salon co-owner, said: “We are Woodhouse-born hair salon owners.

“We wanted to take ownership of defibrillator to provide the community with 24-hour access to much-needed life-saving equipment.

“We want our community to have the best chance of survival should they ever be in need of it.

“When we were approached by Coun John Coxhead about an installation of such vital equipment outside Chatty's Hairdressers, we jumped at the chance.”

Coun Coxhead, Mansfield Council member for Yeoman Hill, said the cost of defibrillators were expensive to buy and install, and financial support would be vital in securing the equipment.

The salon was approached by Hayley Marshall, a Mansfield business owner, who wanted to help secure an additional defibrillator for the community.

Hayley’s family business – Premier E Cigs – launched a fundraiser that successfully raised the whole amount thanks to donations from customers.

Donations were also matched by the business.

Hayley said: “They are a local family and wanted to give back to their community in Woodhouse and this was their way of doing so.”

Hayley, alongside Coun Coxhead and Coun Jane Beachus, joined Katy outside the salon to unveil and celebrate the latest defibrillator installation by Matthew and Tanners contractors.