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Being a member of the emergency services is a pretty amazing role in life no matter where you live. But imagine being a ‘first responder’ in a community of just a few hundred souls, no motor vehicles other than tractors, and no sealed roads. Almost impossible? As Peter Roffey found out, far from it.
‘Everyone turns up and we’re just helping that person in those minutes of need’
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Earlier this year, The Ladies’ College hosted its second TEDx event, providing a platform for students to share their ideas and perspectives with the wider community. Sponsored by PwC, the independently organised event saw students from The Ladies’ College and the Sixth Form Centre take to the stage to address a variety of thought-provoking topics that resonate both locally and globally. Here we share the talk by Niamh Polson, from The Ladies’ College.
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