Latest news from Kent

Volunteers provide first aid training to over 11,000 members of the community
We are delighted to announce that during 2011 St John Ambulance Kent volunteers trained 11,055 members of the community in first aid.
Royal Welcome for Maidstone teen at Buckingham Palace
Kent Cadet of the Year, Francesa Underdown, was welcomed to Buckingham Palace last week by HRH The Princess Royal at the charity's Young Achievers' Reception.
Life savers join forces for reality training exercise
Members of St John Ambulance Medway put their first aid expertise to the test at the end of October when they took part in a vehicle extrication training exercise in conjunction with Kent Fire and Rescue Service.
Over 90 Badgers and Cadets enjoy adventure weekend
Over 90 St John Ambulance Badgers and Cadets from across Kent enjoyed a weekend of fun and activities at the charity's first ever youngsters' residential weekend held on 7-9 October.
Generous Tesco shoppers from across Kent raised nearly £5,000 for St John Ambulance
Generous Tesco shoppers from across Kent raised nearly £5,000 for St John Ambulance.
September Investitures
Four members of St John Ambulance Kent headed to London on 29 September to be invested into the Order of St John at a prestigious ceremony, held at the Order’s historic 12th century Priory Church in London’s Clerkenwell.
Canterbury Cadets gets off to flying start
St John Ambulance Canterbury’s newly formed Cadet Division got off to a fantastic start as youngsters met up for the division’s first meeting on 21 September.
Hole Park sets the scene for annual fundraiser
At the end of June over 200 guests attended St John Ambulance Kent's annual fundraiser, which this year was hosted in the stunning setting of Hole Park, Cranbrook.
Lenham Cadets Triumph at Regional Competitions
The Lenham Cadet team are jubilant having seen off rival teams to win the competition's Cadet Quiz at the regional competitions, hosted at Maidstone in early May.
County celebrates members' success
At St John Ambulance Kent’s recent awards ceremony two special awards were given in recognition of the fantastic commitment of two of the charity's younger members.