Over the next two months Honiton charity TRIP is hosting free defibrillator and CPR training courses across East Devon.

The idea for the courses came after TRIP's Volunteer Co-ordinator Sam Williams walked past a defibrillator in Honiton and realised he had to idea how to use it.

It got him wondering how many other people in Honiton did not know how to use a defibrillator, and the idea for the course was born!

A defibrillator is a device used to send an electric shock to the heart in emergency cardiac situations. It can restart a heart or correct its pace. If they are used quickly on a patient, they can save their life.

Defibrillators can be found in towns across the country for the general public to use in an emergency situation. However, not everyone knows how to use them.

There are currently 6 public access defibrillators in Honiton plus others in neighbouring villages.

Caroline Retter is the Community Engagement Facilitator for TRIP's Volunteer 4 All. She told Nub News: "Volunteer 4 All is an exciting new project under the TRIP umbrella, a long-standing charity in Honiton.

"We are offering the free training as part of our 'Stronger Communities Together' ethos, where our local communities support each other.

"The more people that know how to access and use the defibrillators, the better for our community!"

[H2] When are the courses taking place? [H2]

Tuesday 12 April - The Heathfield Inn, Honiton, 6pm

Tuesday 19 April – Mackarness Hall, Honiton, 10am, 1pm and 4pm

Wednesday 20 April – Marshlands Room at the Seaton Town Council Offices, 10am, 1pm and 4pm

Thursday 21 April – Ocean, Exmouth Seafront, 10am, 1pm and 4pm.

Friday 22 April – The Younghayes Centre, Cranbrook, 10am, 1pm and 4pm

Monday 9 May – The Heathfield Inn, Honiton, 6pm The courses are two hours long and will also include CPR training. Anyone aged over ten years old is welcome! [H2] How do I sign up? [H2] To sign up for the course, you will need to provide an identification number, such as a National Insurance Number, Driving License number or a Passport number. These details are used for funding reporting only and will not be passed to any other agencies. For more information, and to book a space on the course, you can call 01404 46529, call into the office at 122 High Street, Honiton or email [email protected]