New Defibrillators Installed Across 7 Lyons Holiday Parks Locations

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Find out more about how we’re putting the community first by installing 7 new defibrillators in popular North Wales locations.

A FLEET of life-saving equipment has been installed across a number of holiday parks in North Wales as part of our drive to protect the public.

Lyons Holiday Parks has unveiled six new automated external defibrillators (AEDs) which can be used by holidaymakers, teams, and tourists alike throughout our Denbighshire and Conwy sites.

This includes our flagship park, Lyons Robin Hood in Rhyl, Lyons Lido Beach in Prestatyn, Lyons Woodlands Hall in Ruthin, as well as Lyons Oakfield and Lyons Winkups in Towyn.

Having these devices on-site – where owners can spend up to 46 weeks of the year – is a matter close to the heart of the community. Last year, holiday homeowners at Lyons Eryl Hall in St Asaph and Lyons Mounds in Holywell raised funds to have an AED installed on-site.

Joseph Lyons Mound, company director of our fifth-generation family business, said: “This fundraising from our owners was absolutely fantastic and shows the close-knit, community feel that’s available at our parks. Installing these AED defibrillators was absolutely vital for us because it’s the most efficient way of protecting the wellbeing of our guests, owners and team.”

“We’ve ensured that these devices, which come with easy-to-follow instructions, were installed on accessible areas of the park such as outside reception or outside our gym facilities. This means that there is 24/7 access and doesn’t depend on the office being open.

“Tourism in the UK is only going to increase in 2022 and our parks are going to get busier and busier as more people decide it’s safer to holiday in the UK. The devices are registered to The Circuit, the national defibrillator network, and a ‘guardian’ has been nominated on each park to ensure their proper and safe use and facilitate access to the machines.”

Mr Lyons Mound said that the first aider must call 999 to receive a code and that the pads themselves will operate via voice instructions if a heartbeat is not detected on the casualty.

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According to statistics published by The Circuit, one in 10 casualties who suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survive, and defibrillators are currently being used in only one out of 20 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.

Mr Lyons Mound added: “These machines don’t just protect the hundreds of guests and owners on our parks, but can be used by holidaymakers in the region if ever there’s an emergency. What we’ve learnt this year, more than ever, is that we have to look after those around us, and this is why we want people to know where these defibrillators are and that they can use them.

“Take Robin Hood, for example. We welcome thousands of people here each year, and our guests like to make the most of the beach which is only a five-minute walk from the park. We want everyone to know that in an emergency, there’s an AED machine readily available close by.

“We hope it never needs using but it’s there for everyone if so.”

A group of Zebras is called a Dazzle, and ZeZe certainly Dazzles with her hip dance moves and rocking smusic taste

The latest member of the Beach Buddies is ZeZe! After Leo, Milo and Hetty enjoyed the delights of Mombasa Beach and the Chalbi desert on their backpacking trip through Kenya, they made a friend in ZeZe, the sassy, rockin’ and dazzling Zebra. ZeZe has a natural flair for playing any instrument available to her and she loves writing songs for her friends. Much to the delight of Hetty who loves a boogie.

You can catch ZeZe at ZeZe’s Eco Fashion, Beach Buddy Pap Call, Beach Buddy Showtime and ZeZe’s Birthday Party. Check the events calendar for more details.

Milo loves to tell jokes… “Why did the monkey take its banana to the doctors? It wasn’t peeling good.”

A cheeky-chappie who loves to joke, Milo is enthusiastic about EVERYTHING! You will often see Milo bounding around park, full of energy. Milo absolutely loves all things bananas; Banana bread, banana
cookies, banana milk! Milo’s favourite dance move is the “banana split!”, letting his creativity shine when he’s rapping and dancing, Milo loves joining Hetty in making up new, cool moves. The laughter never stops when Milo is around with his funny jokes, friendly pranks and infectious chuckle! Milo’s good-nature and zest for
life, means you just want to be around him all the time.

You can catch Milo at Milo’s Make a Mess, Beach Buddy Pap Call, Beach Buddy Showtime and Milo’s Birthday Party. Check your parks event calendar for more details!

Cool and smart, Leo is definitely, the “mane” man!

Full of energy, Leo is a probably the coolest guy you’ll ever meet and he loves making new friends! You will often find Leo socialising with all his friends and hosting the best parties. Keeping active is Leo’s favourite way to spend his time! Leo will try any sport or activity from playing basketball and football to archery, becoming a master of them all! Smart, logical and grounded, Leo leads his Buddies, always thinking of games and exciting activities. You can’t help but smile when Leo is around.

You can catch Leo at Leo’s Sports Day, Beach Buddy Pap Call, Beach Buddy Showtime and Leo’s Birthday Party.

Hetty always says, “I’m gonna hippo-pot-a-miss you!” When it's time to say goodbye

The quietest of all her friends with a big imagination, Hetty always has the most fantastical, creative ideas and believes that all dreams can come true! Hetty can often be found dancing around park and making up new moves with Milo for her friends to join in all her dances. Hetty loves all things colourful and covered in sparkles, her favourite colour is pink… all shades of pink! Baby pink, bubble-gum pink, flamingo… She loves them all! Kind-hearted and loveable, Hetty loves to meet new friends and giving them all a big hippo hug. You can’t help but feel all warm and fuzzy when you meet Hetty.

Come and see Hetty at Hetty’s Sensory Play, Beach Buddy Showtime, Beach Buddy Pap Call and Hetty’s Birthday Party. Check your parks event calendar for more details.