News stories from August 2007

Supergran delivers own grandchild
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First aiders treat 812 carnival goers
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St John Ambulance first aiders helped care for 812 people at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival
First aiders keep the party going at Notting Hill Carnival
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St John Ambulance will be on hand throughout the celebrations of Notting Hill Carnival on 26 and 27 August and have some simple tips to help ensure you make the most of the carnival atmosphere.
V Festival first aid
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Over a hundred volunteers helped treat festival goers at this years' V festival in Chelmsford.
Flood volunteers thanked
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The outstanding contribution of St John Ambulance volunteers who gave emergency support in the areas devastated by floods was recognised last night at a special ceremony.
Care for Pride revellers
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Over 100 dedicated volunteers from St John Ambulance in Sussex were on hand to provide medical care at this years Pride in Brighton and Hove, for the fifteenth year running
National first aid awareness day
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The UK's leading first aid providers – St John Ambulance, St Andrew's Ambulance Association and the British Red Cross - are urging the British public to equip themselves with life-saving skills on National first aid awareness day.