News stories from 2010

Farningham Division save life of Pacemaker patient
When assisting SECAmb with support from its 4x4 ambulances during the snowy conditions in December, the crew from the Farningham Division really did make the difference and saved the life of John Evans, a Maidstone man with a serious heart condition.
Relationship with Tesco Riverhead flourishes
St John Ambulance Sevenoaks is starting the New Year excited about taking forward its new relationship with the local Tesco Riverhead superstore.
Mural lifts spirits
Collaboration transforms once drab garage door into a fantastic piece of contemporary artwork.
Supporting Ambulance service in snow
With the whole of the county engulfed in snow last week, St John Ambulance came to assistance of SECAmb with our five 4x4 ambulances in operation from Canterbury to Dartford. Long days were put in by all our crews,with many finishing well into the night.
Canterbury Volunteer invested as Knight of Justice
Canterbury GP, Dr David Barton, has been recognised for his contribution to St John Ambulance by being invested as a Knight of Justice in the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem.
Remember remember the fifth November
St John Ambulance Kent is reminding people to take extra care when attending or organising firework and bonfire displays. During this year’s Bonfire Night weekend divisions will be providing first aid support at over 25 displays and events across Kent
Kent Presidents honoured
Two members of St John Ambulance Kent were delighted when they were invested into the Order of St John. The honour was bestowed at a special ceremony at the end of September in the Order’s historic 12th century Priory Church in London’s Clerkenwell.
MP Praises work of Sittingbourne Division
GORDON Henderson MP praised the hard work of members of the Sittingbourne Division of St John Ambulance in a special visit to their headquarters on 25th August.
Best Kent County Show Yet
St John Ambulance Kent recently attended one of the best Kent County Show's ever.
Half a Century of Service Recognised
Neil Loader’s fifty years of volunteering for St John Ambulance’s Dover Unit was recognised at an awards ceremony recently.