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Stig
25-02-06, 07:34 PM
I was due to go on one of these courses in January. Unfortunately it got cancelled the day before due to lack of interest.

I would still like to do one and thought to make sure that the next one did not get cancelled I would see if I could round up some interest and get people booked on the course.

This is obviously for people that live in or close enough to travel to Reading.

The next course lined up is for April 15th 0900 - 1300. The cost of the course is £35 plus VAT.

The course is run by the St Johns Ambulance.

If anyone would be interested in attending this course could you let me know. I am going to book on the course in any case. Just as I say, would prefer if it were not cancelled again :roll:

instigator
25-02-06, 07:39 PM
If anyone would be interested in attending this course could you let me know. I am going to book on the course in any case. Just as I say, would prefer if it were not cancelled again :roll:

You're quite right to :roll: your eyes there mate, thats shocking that no-one would take much of an interest in the course. I'd be down there in a flash if I didn't live in glasgow! If anyone reading this knows of said courses in scotland, please let me know.

Stig
25-02-06, 07:44 PM
If anyone would be interested in attending this course could you let me know. I am going to book on the course in any case. Just as I say, would prefer if it were not cancelled again :roll:

You're quite right to :roll: your eyes there mate, thats shocking that no-one would take much of an interest in the course. I'd be down there in a flash if I didn't live in glasgow! If anyone reading this knows of said courses in scotland, please let me know.

CLICK HERE (http://www.sja.org.uk/training/default.asp)

Ed
25-02-06, 08:14 PM
Bristol, Sedbergh, Whitehaven, Kendal and Reading are none of them exactly convenient. Shame :(

tricky
25-02-06, 09:03 PM
I'm tempted, but its bit of a trek (plus 9:00am start)

I'll think about it.

Jelster
25-02-06, 10:21 PM
Yes mate, very....

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chazzyb
26-02-06, 09:57 AM
Bristol, Sedbergh, Whitehaven, Kendal and Reading are none of them exactly convenient. Shame :(

It's a nice ride to Bristol from Shrewsbury. I did it, albeit in car, in the other direction one day when I had time. Left a customer in Bristol around lunch time. Had a late lunch in a cafe at Tintern by the Wye, then up to Shrewsbury and on to Deeside where I had an appointment the next morning.

jonboy
26-02-06, 11:30 AM
Yes I'm interested too.


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Stig
26-02-06, 11:45 AM
Yes I'm interested too.


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Greg, you could always stay at mine on the Sat night to make it easier for yourself, should you wish to attend this one :thumbsup:

Jelster
26-02-06, 11:50 AM
Si,

Let me know if you need to pay up front and I'll get you the dosh

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Stig
26-02-06, 11:59 AM
Si,

Let me know if you need to pay up front and I'll get you the dosh

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When I booked last time, I paid when I booked the course, but payment wasn't actually taken. I believe they do it this way as it will save from having to refund if the course is cancelled. They only go ahead and take payment from your card once they are sure the course is going ahead.

K
26-02-06, 12:04 PM
Ohhh, now this is something I would love to take part in if I hadn't turned so squeemish in my old age! :oops:

I've tried to take my first aid certificate twice now and never made it to the final exam. I'm great at the theory, but as soon as they start talking about crush injuries I go all wonky. The first time I managed to give the whole class a practical demonstration on what to do when someone faints and falls off thier chair! :oops:

It's agreat thing to see though, something specifically dealing with bikers - after all, so many people are ignorant of whether to remove crash helmets etc.

To be honest, after the course, I would find it useful if you could at least post up a few 'basic guidelines' on stuff like that. Or at the very least PM in case of potential complications for the site.

jonboy
26-02-06, 12:04 PM
Yes I'm interested too.


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Greg, you could always stay at mine on the Sat night to make it easier for yourself, should you wish to attend this one :thumbsup:

Sounds good, cheers.


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Tara
26-02-06, 01:14 PM
Both Falc and I will be up for that def Falc but for me it depends on whether or not i've found somewhere to live

Stig
26-02-06, 02:24 PM
Well as I said, I shall be booking on the course regardless. I would though like to know those that have actually booked, just to see how much interest there is. If there is no interest again, I think I shall have to look at a different venue.

For all those that want to attend the one in Reading, I would be glad to host coffee and sandwiches back at my house after the event. :thumbsup:

dirtydog
26-02-06, 04:07 PM
will let ya know when i get confirmation of booking etc
booked for 2 people

DanAbnormal
26-02-06, 04:48 PM
Hi mate. I am interested and will be booking at least myself and maybe two others.

See ya there! Am looking forward to free sarnie's afterall I got a new bike so I can't afford to eat!
:D

dirtydog
27-02-06, 07:34 PM
thats me +1 booked onto the course

falc
27-02-06, 08:51 PM
Looks good, ill get round to booking it soon

Stig
27-02-06, 10:35 PM
Well if the interest shown so far comes to fruit, then I see no reason why it should be cancelled again.

Thanks all, and remember, please do this if you can. One day it could be one of your mates that needs the help and you will be the one able to provide it. :thumbsup:

Stig
28-02-06, 06:07 PM
I phoned today and 8 people so far have booked on the course. Not sure if this enough interest to ensure the course will go ahead. But it is encouraging :thumbsup:

Sid Squid
28-02-06, 08:09 PM
I booked yesterday, this afternoon they phoned me to confirm, I asked how much interest there had been and while the lady I spoke didn't have numbers she said that it was definately on.

Stig
28-02-06, 08:11 PM
That'll do nicely then. Still more the merrier though. :wink:

dirtydog
28-02-06, 08:14 PM
That'll do nicely then. Still more the merrier though. :wink:

yeah especially seeing as you're providing the sarnies afterwards :wink:

Stig
28-02-06, 08:19 PM
Yes I'm interested too.


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Greg, you could always stay at mine on the Sat night to make it easier for yourself, should you wish to attend this one :thumbsup:

Just realised that the course is actually on the Sat. With this in mind I had better change the date on offer to stay to Friday night. :oops: :oops:

Stig
28-02-06, 08:19 PM
That'll do nicely then. Still more the merrier though. :wink:

yeah especially seeing as you're providing the sarnies afterwards :wink:

Think I better let Mrs Ape know about that part :lol:

dirtydog
28-02-06, 08:22 PM
:roll: :roll: :lol: :lol:

sumpyboy
01-03-06, 03:02 PM
have a look here http://p202.ezboard.com/bbigwhitetaxiservice

before signing up and spending your money on a johnie first aid course

http://www.londonbwts.co.uk/

LondonLad
02-03-06, 09:36 PM
the bikesafe day at the ACE cafe includes info on first aid for motorcyclists. I'm a paramedic in London and to be honest would'nt reccomend st johns.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCZ-o-nKlsE

rictus01
05-03-06, 03:53 PM
the bikesafe day at the ACE cafe includes info on first aid for motorcyclists. I'm a paramedic in London and to be honest would'nt reccomend st johns.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCZ-o-nKlsE

Advice is fine and better than nothing, and whilst I'd agree st Johns is'nt the best out there, course let you get "hands on" which is far more memorable than just talk.

Big up to all you lot, everyone should have this stuff.

Just think on this, I've 14 year frontline Ambulance service, but if I ever need it myself, I'm not likely to be able to use it :shock: , then it's all down to whom ever I'm ridding with :?:

Cheers Mark.

Stig
05-03-06, 04:17 PM
For those that are intending to come back to mine after the course, we will be able to ask all the questions and queries that arose and did not get answered during the course.

Mark (Rictus) has kindly volunteered to offer his experience and knowledge which is vast to say the least, and answer those questions back at mine over sandwiches and coffee.

Mark, a big thank you for this. :thumbsup:

Stig
11-03-06, 11:56 AM
Course has been cancelled AGAIN. Arghhhhh :x

dirtydog
11-03-06, 03:16 PM
Course has been cancelled AGAIN. Arghhhhh :x

Hmmm i've not heard anything from them about it being cancelled.

Stig
11-03-06, 05:24 PM
I got a letter in the post this morning. No explanation, just cancelled and sorry for the inconvenience

rictus01
13-03-06, 07:52 AM
Now that's a shame,

you might try one of these

BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY

BERKSHIRE BRANCH
90 EASTERN AVENUE
READING BERKSHIRE RG1 5SF
Tel: 0118 966 1122

Southern Assistance

37 Conway Road
Calcot
Reading BERKSHIRE RG31 4XP
Tel: 07775 814576 Email: firstaid4u.uk2.net

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

TRAINING CENTRE
WHITLEY WOOD ROAD
READING BERKSHIRE RG3 4BW
Tel: 01189 452888



As a last resort, I could knock something up covering the basics, you know

What to do at a road side accident,
primary assessment,
CPR,

that sort of thing, although I don't have any kit anymore, and am a bit rusty after all these years.

Cheers Mark.

dirtydog
13-03-06, 05:52 PM
I've still not had a letter or anything from them to say it's cancelled.



The quality of the people on the .org shows itself again, that is a very generous offer there rictus

rictus01
23-03-06, 01:21 PM
I got a letter in the post this morning. No explanation, just cancelled and sorry for the inconvenience

Just spoke to Si and it's on, seems it wasn't cancelled after all, admin c*ckup apparently :roll:

So once angain, I'll be available at Bigape's after for any questions *




*only real world answers given

Cheers Mark.

Samurai
23-03-06, 01:45 PM
Just seen this, how do i go about joining you guy on this :?: :?:

Cheers :wink:

Stig
23-03-06, 06:45 PM
I have been told that the course is now fully booked. (12 people). However it may be worth putting your name down as a stand in name should anyone decide not to turn up or cancel.

You can always make your way to my place for about 1.30pm on the day, where no doubt you will probably learn just as much as those that attended the course.

Sandwiches and drink are on offer at my house after the course.

dirtydog
27-03-06, 11:34 AM
I may have to cancel one or both of the places i've boooked due to a lack of a sitter for the kids so there may be a space or two in the next few days

Stig
11-04-06, 04:53 PM
BUMP

Just a reminder that this course is on this Sat. Don't forget, coffee / tea and sandwiches at my place after with an extra Q & A session back at my house after the event from Mark (Rictus). :thumbsup:

Just out of interest, who is coming back to my house after :?:

rictus01
12-04-06, 12:06 AM
Just out of interest, who is coming back to my house after :?:

Suppose I'd better then :wink:

Cheers Mark.

Fizzy Fish
12-04-06, 05:33 AM
I may have to cancel one or both of the places i've boooked due to a lack of a sitter for the kids so there may be a space or two in the next few days

Let me know if you do have a place spare

timwilky
12-04-06, 06:54 AM
Does your local amulance service not run a http://www.lancashireambulance.com/Images/Commercial%20Training/LOGO1.jpg (http://www.lancashireambulance.com/Category.asp?cat=1143) course. Personally I would rather attend a course run by practicing paramedics than by well meaning amatuers.

One of the guys I ride with is a paramedic and trainer with GMAS. If I was ever to go down, I would hope he was around.

As he says.

Paramedics, life savers, heart breakers.
Nurses, bed makers, life takers.

Now Fight Fight Fight

rictus01
12-04-06, 07:40 AM
Does your local amulance service not run a http://www.lancashireambulance.com/Images/Commercial%20Training/LOGO1.jpg (http://www.lancashireambulance.com/Category.asp?cat=1143) course. Personally I would rather attend a course run by practicing paramedics than by well meaning amatuers.


Myself being a former qualifyed ambulance trainer I'd agree, but in this case any training is better than waiting for the "best" course to come around. Not all ambulance services run this type of thing, and I know my old one only did occasionally, most of their courses were "first aid at work" stuff.

One of the guys I ride with is a paramedic and trainer with GMAS. If I was ever to go down, I would hope he was around.


when your out in your group, what can you do if the accident happens to him :shock: (do you really want to be stood around for the 8 minutes or so (if your lucky) waiting on the ambulance with your mobile watching your friend or loved one pass away knowing you could do something, but don't know how :?: ).


So have you done training? or are you just waiting for the right course :roll: ?

I wouldn't discourage anyone from any training in this field, as it's the most unselfish of things to do, and everyone should know the basics, if I'm ever in the postion to need this type of intervention, I really don't care where it was learn, more the case someone doing something, securing an airway, a very simple thing can save a life if you know how, if you don't "they" die :!: and that "they" could be me or you :shock:

Cheers Mark.

timwilky
12-04-06, 07:56 AM
Mark

I agree entirely that any training is better than none. I was really trying to make the point that there are alternatives and whilst many will know of St Johns as an organisation who promote first aid training. I don't think people are aware that their local ambulance service may also run courses for Joe Public.


I am currently trying to book on the FBoS course run by Lancs on 30th June. I have also requested details to post here of their dates for the South East (Brands Hatch) as advertised on their web site as this links to an empty word document.

rictus01
12-04-06, 08:09 AM
Mark

I agree entirely that any training is better than none. I was really trying to make the point that there are alternatives and whilst many will know of St Johns as an organisation who promote first aid training. I don't think people are aware that their local ambulance service may also run courses for Joe Public.


I am currently trying to book on the FBoS course run by Lancs on 30th June. I have also requested details to post here of their dates for the South East (Brands Hatch) as advertised on their web site as this links to an empty word document.

Anything that encourages people to go and get training is a good thing, I'd only add, don't "try to" or "looking into" or "considering which is best", do in NOW :!:

If unlike myself you can predict when you're going to need it then just call the anbulance before leaving for the ride, or don't go :roll: .

My point any information Now is better than the best course in the world next week.

Cheers Mark.

Stig
16-04-06, 07:10 PM
Well. Been there and done it.

Thoughts are as follows:

It was very informative. It covered just about every likely encounter that you could possibly come across in the event of an accident.

We were taught about all aspects of an accident. From the obvious 1st aid, to traffic control, avoiding further dangers, and how to properly report the incident to the emergency services.

I personally didn't expect to learn anything from the course. I didn't. But then having spent 12 years in the army and also having been a driving instructor, I didn't expect to. I was most impressed with what was covered though. There was enough detail but not too much. It did exactly what is said it would on the tin.

I'm sure that there could possibly be better out there, but personally I think what was taught on the course would be enough to allow someone that knew previously nothing, to be able to save a life should the need be required or administer 1st aid.

Thanks Ian for allowing me to be the first volunteer of the day. The push in the back was well timed. :roll: :wink:

Thank you also to the BBC for interviewing me. I only hope that they either decide that I was so crap that they don't air it or that no one ever gets to see it and recognises me. :roll:

dirtydog
17-04-06, 03:47 PM
I now know more than i did last week which cant be a bad thing !!!

Hopefully wont be in that position to have to use it, although i do go on a couple of ecosse rides during the year so quite likely i will :wink: :lol:

Ta for the heads up on the course si and ta to mrs ape for the coffee and bacon rolls :thumbsup:

Stig
17-04-06, 06:35 PM
Thank you also to the BBC for interviewing me. I only hope that they either decide that I was so crap that they don't air it or that no one ever gets to see it and recognises me. :roll:

Well it was aired this morning. It lasted about ten seconds. Thankfully they did not show the interview. :D The 3 or 4 seconds that they did air showed Sid Squid having a kip in the middle of the floor. :lol: :lol: Some things don't change even for a tv film crew. :wink:

Ta for the heads up on the course si and ta to mrs ape for the coffee and bacon rolls :thumbsup:

Mrs Ape says your very welcome. As of course I do. :wink: Hope you liked my "twisty bit" on the way back to my house. I have to do that twice a day. :roll: Life can be so hard some times. :lol:

Stig
17-04-06, 06:55 PM
[quote=BigApe]Well it was aired this morning. It lasted about ten seconds. Thankfully they did not show the interview. :D The 3 or 4 seconds that they did air showed Sid Squid having a kip in the middle of the floor. :lol: :lol: Some things don't change even for a tv film crew. :wink:


Bugger, just watched the evening local news and this time they showed more. I'll be signing autographs at the annual ride out. Please no queue jumping and wait in an orderly line. :lol: :lol:

dirtydog
17-04-06, 08:08 PM
[quote=BigApe]Well it was aired this morning. It lasted about ten seconds. Thankfully they did not show the interview. :D The 3 or 4 seconds that they did air showed Sid Squid having a kip in the middle of the floor. :lol: :lol: Some things don't change even for a tv film crew. :wink:


Bugger, just watched the evening local news and this time they showed more. I'll be signing autographs at the annual ride out. Please no queue jumping and wait in an orderly line. :lol: :lol:

That's ok I know where you live :wink:

Lovely bit of twisty road that,i bet you're gutted at having ti ride that twice a day you gammy b*£$*$£d :lol: :lol:

Sid Squid
18-04-06, 09:19 PM
first volunteer of the day. The push in the back was well timed. :roll: :wink:

You're welcome, I know what a shrinking Violet you are and I didn't want you to miss out. :lol: