The Stroke Awareness Day at Old Bolsover Town Hall focused on raising awareness of those who may be in danger of having a stroke and the event included a free blood pressure test.

Rotarian David Fish told Chad the fortunate woman was in town and had been persuaded to take the test by medical staff manning the event.

He said: "The result was wildly high so the test was repeated two or three times to avoid White Coat Syndrome, elevated blood pressure caused by the anxiety some people experience in a clinical setting.

"The person doing the test was so concerned he told her she really must go and see the doctor. The reading was so high we are convinced she was in real danger and we feel this event probably saved her life.

"It's a fantastic result and we all say that with a result like that it makes the event worthwhile on its own."

In total 117 people attended the event on 19th April and 33 were recommended to see their doctor with an additional four urged to do so urgently.