Buxton plays host to Order of St John

Key figures from the historic Order of St John gathered in Buxton for an annual service of thanksgiving for the work of the Order and of St John Ambulance.

VIPs gathered at the church

Bishop Jack Nicholls, the Order’s national Prelate, and Mr Willie Tucker, Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire were among VIPs who gathered at the Parish Church of St John the Baptist for the event.

The service was led by the organisation’s county chaplain, the Rev Jane Legh, wife of former high sheriff David Legh. Those taking part included chair of council Dr Cheryle Berry, county president Shirley Shaw and county cadet of the year Emma Musson.

The Order of St John is a major international charity, providing first aid, health care and support services in over 40 countries worldwide. Its charitable work is carried out by the St John Eye Hospital Group in Jerusalem and St John Ambulance – which has 1,500 volunteers in Derbyshire alone.

To find out about joining St John Ambulance, call 01246 200 272.