Latest news in Hampshire

  • The Revd Graham Smith – who is also a qualified paramedic - has been appointed Commissioner (Operations) for the first aid charity and will be responsible for the first aid cover at hundreds of public events across Hampshire each year
  • Bob Maguire, 58, had abandoned the 20-mile Meon Valley Plod. within 400 metres of first aiders they overheard him complaining that he felt uncomfortable and his arms ached.
  • Hampshire Cadet of the year visits Bukingham Palace and meets Princes Royal.
  • An eight-year-old boy put his first aid skills into practice recently when his mum was injured in a terrifying fall.
  • Eleven youngster from Southampton are amoung the first in the country to take part in a new first aid course with St John Ambulance.
  • Volunteers from Hampshire ready for the trip to Oxford to assist our tired colleagues
  • Members from Alton and Basingstoke St John Ambulance units are awarded the Voluntary Ambulance Service of the Year Award 2007 for their rescue of a 12 year old boy at Tongham.
  • Experts from Winchester City Council will be able to give advice on home composting, green kerbside collections and other issues on waste and recycling.
  • It is a fantastic family event with attractions for people of all ages - gardeners and non-gardeners alike.
  • 12 year old Chris Stewart broke his neck in an accident during a grass track race at Tongham Motor Club, near Alton
 

The chap from St John was terrific – they all did a fantastic job. Mr Stewart Farther of the injured boy

Mr Stewart
Farther of injuried boy
 

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