❤️ A LASTING LEGACY FOR LES ‘BIGGLES’ BOWDEN ❤️ This is one of those installations that means a little bit more than simply putting another defibrillator on a wall. Earlier this month, during Blam Blam Fever 8 Ska Weekend in Redcar, we had the privilege of unveiling a new 24/7 community-accessible defibrillator and bleed control kit outside The Gypsy Rover, dedicated to the memory of a very special man: ❤️ Les ‘Biggles’ Bowden ❤️ Always in our thoughts. Blam Blam Fever is a b

We’re delighted to officially launch THE LEGENDS NIGHT, our next big MISSEDABEAT fundraising event — and we genuinely think this one is going to be something very special. On Friday 27th November 2026, we’ll welcome three fantastic names from the world of football to GLOW Church, Newton Aycliffe: ⚫⚪ PETER BEARDSLEY⚫⚪ ROB LEE⚫⚪ CHRIS WADDLE And yes… Chris is the only one of the three who crossed that particular divide and played for both Newcastle AND Sunderland 🔴⚪ — so we’re

❤️💙 GREAT NORTH RUN 2026 – WHAT A WEEKEND FOR TEAM MISSEDABEAT! ❤️💙 Where do I even start? After everything that happened over the weekend, I deliberately waited before trying to write this because I wanted to do it justice. More than 45 runners representing MISSEDABEAT in Sunday’s Great North Run, alongside our fantastic Mini and Junior team on Saturday. Runners completing their first-ever Great North Run. Runners returning for another year. People running in memory of lov

❤️💙 WHAT A DAY FOR TEAM MISSEDABEAT! ❤️💙 Where do I even start with today? Seeing so many young people proudly wearing their MISSEDABEAT vests at the Mini and Junior Great North Run was unbelievable. We had familiar faces returning for their second year, brothers and sisters taking part together, football teams joining us for the first time and so many new faces becoming part of Team MISSEDABEAT. And the amount of times we heard “MISSEDABEAT!” shouted out around the course

What a week it’s been! It’s been stressful, hectic and involved plenty of running around 😂, but it’s also been absolutely brilliant seeing everything come together for what is going to be a massive Great North Run weekend for MISSEDABEAT. Tomorrow we have 25 junior runners representing us at the Junior Great North Run, followed by almost 50 runners taking on the Great North Run on Sunday. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Take a look through the photographs and you’ll see some of our fantastic run

Another fantastic project completed as we continue to give back to the communities that support MISSEDABEAT. Today, a new 24/7 publicly accessible defibrillator and Bleed Control Kit goes live outside Waxx Barbershop & Record Store in Shildon, County Durham. But there's actually a very personal story behind this installation. Waxx owner Dan Bradshaw knows first-hand just how important having a defibrillator nearby can be. One of Dan's close friends, Ben Simpson, suffered a ca

We recently had the pleasure of meeting Graham from the Durham Easter Egg Run at GLOW Church in Newton Aycliffe – one of MISSEDABEAT's fantastic supporters and home to one of our 24/7 community defibrillators. During the visit, we were absolutely delighted to receive a donation of just over £700 after MISSEDABEAT was chosen as one of the Durham Easter Egg Run's supported charities for 2026. The Durham Easter Egg Run has become one of the North East's most recognised charity e

What can I say… I'm absolutely blown away. This year, 44 runners have officially registered to represent MISSEDABEAT in the AJ Bell Great North Run. When I think back to last year, when we had 18 runners, I could never have imagined we'd more than double that number in just 12 months. As a charity, it's an incredible feeling to know that so many people want to pull on a MISSEDABEAT vest and run to help us continue our lifesaving work. And that's not even the final number... W

We have some fantastic news for the people of Newton Aycliffe! Working in partnership with Great Aycliffe Town Council, MISSEDABEAT has successfully installed three new community defibrillators across the town, helping to make our community even safer. Each location also includes a Bleed Control Kit housed within the defibrillator cabinet, giving members of the public access to equipment that could help save the life of someone suffering a catastrophic bleed, as well as someo

On 11th June 2026, Mark from MISSEDABEAT visited Brocksbushes Farm Shop to complete the installation of a new community defibrillator, helping to make one of the North East's most popular family destinations even safer for the thousands of people who visit every year. Following an initial meeting with Amanda and Harry, today's installation was completed with the support of Rose and Elise, who helped oversee the final stages of the project on behalf of the Brocksbushes team. S

Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting the Royal British Legion to carry out an inspection of their portable defibrillator and spend some time with Ken Robinson. During the inspection, we identified that the defibrillator required a new set of replacement pads, which MISSEDABEAT was pleased to donate to ensure the device remains fully operational and ready should it ever be needed. We also found that the defibrillator did not have a hygiene kit available, so we donated one

What started as a conversation following David Robinson's cardiac arrest has grown into something truly special. Following the installation of the 24/7 community defibrillator at Sandringham Care Home, the BBC Radio Tees interview with David Robinson, Gary Philipson and MISSEDABEAT, and the incredible support shown by residents, staff, families and the wider community, it was time to celebrate the fundraising efforts that have taken place over the last few months. The team at

On Sunday 31st May, Mark Preston from MISSEDABEAT had the privilege of speaking with Gaby Roslin on the BBC's Make a Difference Show, sharing the story behind how MISSEDABEAT began and why the charity continues to work tirelessly to make communities safer. 🎧 Listen to the full interview here:👉https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live/bbc_tees?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile MISSEDABEAT was founded following the devastating loss of a close friend and teammate, Daz, who tr

On Friday 29th May 2026, a vision that started several months earlier became a lifesaving legacy. After being approached by the team at Falstone Court and Falstone Manor Care Home, Mark Preston from MISSEDABEAT worked closely alongside staff, family members, local residents and supporters to help bring the project to life. Through incredible fundraising efforts and community support, a lasting tribute was created in memory of two much-loved colleagues, Hannah Randell and Joan

Mark from MISSEDABEAT, David who suffered cardiac arrest and Gary Philipson On Monday, David Robinson joined Mark Preston from MISSEDABEAT ❤️💙 alongside Gary Philipson from BBC Radio Tees to discuss David’s cardiac arrest and the importance of community defibrillators being available when needed most. Hearing David speak about what happened on that day was incredibly powerful. At just 21 years old, David suffered a sudden cardiac arrest whilst on holiday in Wales. Thankfully

Another Community Defibrillator & Bleed Control Kit Installed 💚⚡ MISSEDABEAT are proud to announce the installation of a new Community Defibrillator and Bleed Control Kit at the Hammers & Pincers after speaking with Ruth and the team at this fantastic venue. The Hammers & Pincers is used for weddings, christenings, birthdays, yearly festivals and also has a campsite, making it a busy community location visited by so many people throughout the year. Many of our own fundraiser

A post about David Robinson was recently shared with me, and since then I’ve had the privilege of meeting with his mam, Audrey. Hearing first-hand what happened to David was both heartbreaking and inspiring, and it reinforced exactly why MISSEDABEAT continues to fight for more accessible defibrillators across our communities. Following our meeting, I advised Audrey that MISSEDABEAT would like to remove the burden of raising the funds needed to install a defibrillator at her w

MISSEDABEAT were proud to partner with Cornerstone Hub in Bishop Auckland to install a life-saving defibrillator and bleed control kit, helping to protect some of the most vulnerable members of the community. Cornerstone is a vital local charity providing support for individuals and families facing homelessness and hardship. Their hub offers essential services including food provision, showers, laundry facilities and one-to-one support—creating a safe and welcoming environmen

Dave and Nicola have been amazing supporters of MISSEDABEAT . After working together to have the defibrillator installed at The Black Bull, they kindly agreed to place a MISSEDABEAT charity box inside the bar to help ensure the defibrillator remains emergency ready at all times. Recently, MISSED A BEAT replaced the pads due to their expiry date — something that is absolutely vital to keep the device rescue-ready. "Every penny dropped in this bar could help save a life." ❤️

❤️💙 Giving Roseanna the Gift of Safety ❤️💙 MISSEDABEAT, with the incredible support of Tesco, is proud to have donated a portable defibrillator to Roseanna and her family — giving them reassurance, comfort, and lifesaving support wherever they go. ❤️💙 Roseanna lives with complex medical needs following brain injury caused by reduced blood flow, which has led to epilepsy, seizures, and other neurological challenges. She also lives with 3rd nerve palsy, ptosis, requires NG f