Excelsior Per Cantum

Rosslyn Chapel is the perfect venue for tonight's programme of sacred music from Rome, sung by Excelsior Per Cantum, the chamber choir of Heriot-Watt University.

The concert was a fund-raiser to purchase defibrillators for a brilliant scheme, called Heart Start, by which local Community First Responders can commence CPR for a patient in cardiac distress. This saves valuable time before the emergency crew can reach the scene.

After the concert, over refreshments and raffle, we watched a demonstration of the portable defibrillator and CPR by Jo, who, with her co-volunteers, covers the Bilston and Roslin area. The idea is that defibrillators be sited in suitable locations, such as sports clubs, anyone and everyone can be trained to use them.

For more information contact Jo Anderson on www.roslinresponders.org.uk