Customers of a Newtown pub are celebrating after hitting their fundraising target to buy a defibrillator.

The Victoria Vaults on Broad Street is one of the town's oldest surviving public houses.

Earlier this year locals and pub owners began discussing a fundraiser to honour the late Keith Pratten who was landlord of the Vic for many years.

Fundraising events over the year have included an afternoon of entertainment and karaoke with Steve Aston, and monthly pub quizzes held on the last Wednesday of every month.

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Callum Pratten, landlord of the Vic, and son of the previous landlord, said "It's been wonderful seeing the pub community come together in supporting this fundraising effort.

"The cost of buying the defibrillator was over £2,000, but we're proud to say we've achieved that and also had fun whilst doing it."

Callum said the equipment was now installed and available to use in emergencies but hoped the situation would never arise.

Quiz master Jodi White with landlord Callum Pratten outside the Victoria Vaults with the new defibrillator. (Image: Jodi White.) Callum added: "The idea came about through a conversation in the pub with locals. We had previously done a fundraiser for Pulmonary Hypertension in memory of my Dad, Keith who owned the Vic for 29 years.

"To reach the final target was incredible, but what was even better was seeing the defibrillator being installed. To know it is there for the whole of the town to use, is something we're really proud of. Nobody ever wants to have to use it, but should the need arise it could literally be a lifesaver.

"Myself, my mum, Allison, and sisters Jessica and Caitlin, would like to thank everyone involved in helping us reach our target.

"A special thank you must go out to Lee and Ben from Renlec Ltd who fitted the defibrillator for free for us. Thanks everyone."