Latest news from Berkshire

New improved volunteer venue officially opened
The people of Bracknell were celebrating recently when they came together to witness the official reopening of St John Ambulance’s Bracknell headquarters by the Lord Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire.
Maidenhead volunteer receives prestigious honour
Maidenhead resident Graham Hattey has been recognised for community service with St John Ambulance Berkshire by being invested as a member of the Order of St John at a special ceremony held in the historic Priory Church in Clerkenwell, London.
Snow course cancellations - update
As the situation stands at the moment (Sunday 10 January 2010) all courses scheduled for Monday 11 January 2010 will be running as normal
Snow causes course cancellations
Heavy snow and ice in the Royal County has forced St John Ambulance Berkshire to cancel all courses scheduled for Thursday 7 January and Friday 8 January.
Card competition proves a winner for Rebecca
Christmas has come early for a young St John Ambulance member from Thatcham after the design she entered into the charity’s annual Christmas card competition was selected as the winner.
Christmas Bazaar
Come and visit us at our Woodley headquarters on Saturday 28 November between 10.30 and 16.00 for our first ever Christmas Bazaar or join us in the evening for a festive fundraising event featuring the Reading Barberettes, ladies barbershop singers.
Nokia help St John Ambulance connect with their volunteers
Volunteers of St John Ambulance Berkshire are looking forward to becoming better connected thanks to a generous donation from Farnborough based mobile phone giant Nokia.
A successful day at the races
Generous race goers donated a staggering £4,800 to St John Ambulance to fund its lifesaving work when volunteers from the charity held a fundraising day at Royal Windsor Racecourse.
New Commander in Berkshire
St John Ambulance Berkshire has recently come under new leadership as Thatcham GP, Dr Clifford Smith steps down from his position as Commander for the charity.
Berkshire's busiest week of the year
Members of St John Ambulance Berkshire are preparing for their busiest week of the year at Royal Ascot where thy will be taking care of the medical needs of racegoers and jockeys.