News archives from St John Ambulance in Bishop's Stortford

On the lookout for new faces

All of our volunteers receive the latest training in lifesaving skills which prepare them as a St John Ambulance volunteerSt John Ambulance in Bishop's Stortford is holding another recruitment night where those who are interested in what the organisation does with a possible view to join in are invited to attend.  Find out more by coming along on 19 September.

Volunteers smash target

Volunteers smash the £20,000 fundraising target... but the heat remains on!Celebrations are underway for St John Ambulance in Bishop's Stortford this week after it smashed its initial £20,000 fundraising target towards buying a vehicles to serve the community.  Find out how your community supported St John Ambulance.

Badger group to open

St John Badgers meet weekly to learn skills including first aidSt John Ambulance in Bishop's Stortford continues to go from strength to strength and the introduction of Badgers, our five to 10 year old group, in September is seen as our next major milestone.  Badgers have fun whilst learning a vast range of subjects.

Feet up after firewalk

Nine St John Ambulance volunteers took part in our firewalk challengeVolunteers and members of the public from across Hertfordshire gathered to watch 18 volunteers walk over fire to raise money for the Bishop's Stortford ambulance appeal. The temperatures rose as did the total amount raised.

St John welcomes new members

All of our volunteers receive the latest training in lifesaving skills which prepare them as a St John Ambulance volunteerSt John Ambulance in Bishop's Stortford is hosting a recruitment evening to showcase just how embedded the organisation has become within the town. Why not come along and find out more about what we do?

Volunteers support London Marathon

Volunteers from St John Ambulance in Bishop's Stortford at the London MarathonFirst aiders, nurses and ambulance crews from St John Ambulance in Bishop's Stortford supported the 27th Flora London Marathon in sweltering conditions and treated many patients in the blistering heat.

Tesco challenges volunteers

A St John Ambulance volunteer collecting at TescoVolunteers from St John Ambulance in Bishop's Stortford took part in the bi-annual Tesco challenge on Friday 30 March and Saturday 31 March raising funds towards the £20,000 ambulance appeal fund.

First aiders compete for first time

First aid competitions allow volunteers to test their skills in real life scenariosSt John Ambulance volunteers from Bishop's Stortford entered into the annual first aid competitions for the first time since the unit began in 1933.  Two teams took part in the competitions in Cheshunt on Sunday 11 March.

Ambulance appeal is hotting up

St John Ambulance's crusader ambulances serve the local community in so many waysOur ambulance appeal is set to soar with our forthcoming Firewalk event. 12 May 2007 will see a spectacular fundraising event take place in aid of our appeal.  Fancy taking part, or just coming along to watch?

Town collections put us streets ahead

Volunteers of St John Ambulance were out in force collecting towards our ambulance appealOur volunteers have been out in force over recent months to collect money from the public to help our ambulance appeal.  From town centres to the football club, you name it, they've been there - and with some astonishing results too!