LINKS at Nottingham University
Volunteering, training, socialising, and
community action are just a few of the opportunities that could be
opened to you by volunteering with LINKS, the student section
of St John Ambulance.
Getting involved
Our weekly training covers first aid issues and related topics.
We also have guest trainers visiting us providing a wide range of
training. We meet at 19.30 every
Tuesday (term time) in LG19 of the Trent Building
at the University of Nottingham main campus.
Your committee
Graham Garforth chair@nottslinks.sja.org.uk
"I'm a final
year Management student who is often found in swimming pool
or sailing.
I joined LINKS to develop my first
aid experience and now I spend my time training and
helping the other committee members. Get in touch with me
about Amalfi/Duke of Edinburgh's Award and any indeed anything
else - apparently I love emails!"
Becky Atkins stores@nottslinks.sja.org.uk
"Hi,
I'm Becky - Vice president for this year! I'm a third year
psychology student from Derbyshire.
I joined LINKS in
my first year without any prior first aid knowledge and have since
then enjoyed getting trained then out on duty saving
lives! (or at least patching people up in the short
term!). I'm doing my Duke of Edinburgh's award through LINKS so
have been enjoying getting on with that. I'm into music, horse
riding, and many other pursuits when I get the chance.
Being involved with running LINKS has been a really
exciting opportunity and this year promises to make us
even bigger and better!"
Tom Chiddick secretary@nottslinks.sja.org.uk
Alice Lelliott treasurer@nottslinks.sja.org.uk
"Hi, I'm Alice and I'm your treasurer for this year, so get
to look after all of our money! I'm a second year medic and I
joined LINKS at Freshers' Fayre last year. I'd had some first aid
training in the past but
St John Ambulance has given me the
opportunity to get some official qualifications and put it into
practice. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone out on
duties over the summer and when meetings start again next
year."
Ben Kahane training@nottslinks.sja.org.uk
"Hello, I’m Ben your training co-ordinator. In a nutshell, my job
is to get you guys trained so you can get qualifications and
go out on duties. I’m a first year Politics student and
completely new to St John Ambulance (until a few
months ago I barely knew that bizarre things like the recovery
position even existed). Being a lazy social science student, I have
lots of free time and I especially enjoy football, drinking and
sleeping. I’m also a Special Constable with Notts Police. Remember
as on most training courses there are a limited number of places, I
will have to select certain people to go on these. Improve your
chances by going on duties and most importantly going on socials!"
Judith Hughes duty-officer@nottslinks.sja.org.uk
"Hi, I’m Judith your Public Duties Officer. I’m a first year
studying Environmental Science.
I joined St John Ambulance
as a cadet four years ago where the opportunities that came my way
inspired me to continue at LINKS. I really enjoy putting
my first aid training into practice by going out on duty, and want
to get you involved too.
It’s a great way to get out and
about to events you’d never normally go to, and I look
forward to seeing you on duty soon!! In my spare time I play the
viola in the University Philharmonia Orchestra and I’m also
training for a 10K run! If you have any questions just email me."
Campus
duties officer
Tom Manuel duty-officer@nottslinks.sja.org.uk
"Hey, I’m Tom and I am the campus duties officer for ’07-’08. I’ll
be the person who constantly throws emails at ya’ll asking you to
provide first aid cover at various on-campus events. I’m a third
year Chemical Engineering student from London and
I’ve been
a member of LINKS since I first came to Nottingham University,
though I have been with St John Ambulance since I was
14. Hope to see you soon, whether it’s out on
duties or in our weekly meetings. Please feel free to email me with
any questions."
Social secretary
Emma Knight social@nottslinks.sja.org.uk
Andreas Leidenroth webmaster@nottslinks.sja.org.uk
"Hi, I'm Andy, your webmaster. I'm a first year Biology
student, and I joined LINKS last year. I've had some first aid
training in the past, but it's only since I've joined LINKS that
I've actually been able to go out and gain some practical
experience. I also really enjoy the social side of
it, since we're always having a good time at the meetings
and you get to meet people from all different sorts of
backgrounds and courses. Looking forward to seeing you on
duty"
Peter Guille
Michael Fuller Michael.Fuller@notts.sja.org.uk
Michael is not a member of your committee but advisory to us for
St John Ambulance.