Free CPR and defibrillator training in Richmond's parks on 4 October
25 September 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
A free, family-friendly lifesaving skills session is coming to Richmond's parks on Sunday 4 October, and it is open to all ages and abilities — no experience needed.
The session is being delivered by The Paul Alan Project, The Richmond Heavies Foundation (the charitable arm of Richmond Rugby Club) and Richmond Rugby Club itself. Participants will learn how to recognise a cardiac arrest, perform CPR on babies, children and adults, and how to locate and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in an emergency. The training is designed for complete beginners as well as those who want to brush up on skills they have not used for a while.
The event is part of a wider community-funded initiative that has seen eight new defibrillators installed across Richmond's parks in partnership with the same organisations. Three further AEDs have just been added, bringing the total to eight new units across the borough's green spaces.
Knowing where a defibrillator is — and having the confidence to use it — can make a real difference in the minutes before an ambulance arrives. Sessions like this put that knowledge within reach of everyday residents.
Full details on times and exact locations are available via the council's news page.