[quote='Bonnox' pid='67350' dateline='1377041837']
I'm in the barnsley area, and don't mind providing some training in trauma first aid, I wouldn't profess to being an expert but I am more than happy to pass on my knowledge if it would help anyone, even if it saves 1 life come shtf then it will be a good thing
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Well done, that man! As I said though, trust has to be built, to be earned but the first way to do that, is to keep posting and let others get to know you. When members feel they know you better, they will be more inclined to trust you. Then, you can suggest a meet with any members in your area and I'm sure there will be plenty! Other RV's/Meets have worked well, the West of Scotland Group is strengthening apace and the 'Hound[s] of the Baskervilles', have gained much from the time they've spent on Dartmoor.
Let others get to know you, then suggest offering the benefits of your experience to them. If I'm right (and I hope I am, given the need shared by all of us for
any increase in medical knowledge,) there is the potential for new contacts, new support and new learning.
(Shit! That was a pile of guff, wasn't it? Shouldn't have had that wee brandy earlier...
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