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Latest News from Gwent Defibbers


2026 Group meeting Dates
Date (Saturday) Time Venue Guest Speaker 24 th January 2-4pm Radyr Hazel Dawson Pharmacist Cardiac Medication 18 th April 2-4pm Abergavenny 9 th May 2-4pm Radyr 11 th July 2-4pm Abergavenny 12 th September 2-4pm Radyr 7 th November 2-4pm Abergavenny Meeting Venue Address: Radyr: Old Church Rooms, Park Road, Radyr, Cardiff CF15 8DF Abergavenny: St John Ambulance Cymru, Fairfield Car Park, Abergavenny NP7 5SG Email : Gwentdefibbers@gmail.com
Jan 6


Congratulations to Mike Morgan Gwent Defibbers/Defibbers Cymru Chairman
Mike representing Gwent Defibbers at an event at Llanhilleth Miners Institute It is with great pride that we congratulate Mike Morgan on being awarded an MBE in the King's New Year Honours. Mike has received this honour in recognition of his outstanding voluntary and charitable service in Wales. Congratulations, Mike, on this well‑deserved achievement.
Jan 6


Gwent Defibbers meeting
Happy New Year. A date for your diary the next meeting of Gwent Defibbers is being held on Saturday 24th January 2026 from 2-4pm at Old Church Rooms, Park Road, Radyr, Cardiff CF15 8DF. Our Guest Speaker will be Hazel Dawson Pharmacist to talk about Cardiac Medication.
Jul 31, 2025


Thank you to Dr Peter O'Callaghan
On Saturday 5th July 2025 Dr Peter O'Callaghan Consultant Cardiologist University Hospital of Wales and Hon Senior Lecturer, Cardiff...
Jul 31, 2025


Gwent Defibbers 2025 Meeting Dates
On Saturday 25th January Gwent Defibbers held their first meeting in 2025. A big thank you to Ruby James from Cwm Taf Morgannwg...
Feb 10, 2025


Defibbers Cymru at the Senedd, Cardiff Bay
On Wednesday 5th February 2025, Defibbers Cymru were pleased to attend the Save a Life Cymru’s innovative approach to out-of-hospital...
Feb 10, 2025


Date for your diary:
The next meeting of Gwent Defibbers is on Saturday 16th November 2024 2-4pm at St John Ambulance Hall, Park Avenue, Abergavenny NP7 5SG...
Nov 8, 2024


Sep 14, 2024
Reminder: Gwent Defibbers Meeting 14th September 2024
The next Gwent Defibbers meeting is this Saturday 14th September at The Old Church Rooms, Radyr, Cardiff. Our Guest Speaker is Lianne...
Aug 11, 2024


Thank you to Dr Nick Jenkins DVLA
On Saturday 6th July Dr Nick Jenkins attended our meeting at St John Ambulance Hall, Abergavenny. Nick explained the process of...
Aug 11, 2024


Defibbers Cymru Booklet
Here is the latest Defibbers Cymru booklet which gives useful information and true life stories about life with an implant. If you...
Apr 9, 2024


Thank you to Guest Speakers Dr Peter O'Callaghan and Ruby James
On Saturday 27th January 2024 Gwent Defibbers were very pleased to welcome Dr Peter O'Callaghan, Consultant Cardiologist and Heart Rhythm...
Apr 9, 2024


How well do you know your Blood Pressure Numbers?
High Blood pressure can cause a number of health issues - here is your opportunity to get have a Free Blood pressure checked at a number...
Apr 9, 2024


2024 Dates for your diary
Reference: ABUHB – Aneurin Bevan University Health Board CTMUHB – Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board C&VUHW – Cardiff & Vale...
Jan 19, 2024


Need your support
Resuscitation UK are asking us to support their latest campaign to get support for people who have suffered a Cardiac Arrest and those...
Nov 19, 2023


Meeting 11th November 2023
The meeting held on Saturday 11th November at the St John Ambulance Hall, Abergavenny was a great success. The Guest Speaker Professor...
Nov 6, 2023


Thank you Tredegar Town Council
Mike and Lynn Morgan were invited to a special event to accept a grant from Tredegar Town Council. Pictured with Mike and Lynn is...
Oct 24, 2023


British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation (BACPR)
Sandra and Jeff Davies attended the 30th Anniversary of BACPR as guest speakers. The event was held at the Marriott Hotel, Cardiff over...
Oct 21, 2023


Congratulations and Thank you
From left-right Bethan Griffiths, Aimee Griffiths, Amber Williams & Elise Williams Congratulations to Elise and Amber for completing the...
Oct 19, 2023


2023 GAVO Blaenau Gwent Volunteering Awards
On Thursday 28th September 2023 Gwent Defibbers were invited to attend the GAVO Blaenau Gwent Volunteering Awards evening at Llanhilleth...
Sep 29, 2023
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