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Defibruary campaign launch sees over 1,300 pupils learn lifesaving skills with St John Ambulance Cymru

More than 1,300 school pupils recently received defibrillator and CPR demonstrations with St John Ambulance Cymru trainers as part of the charity’s De...

Dedication and lifesaving skills of St John People celebrated at St Davids ceremony

St John People and supporters from all over Wales the country gathered in Britain’s smallest city on Saturday 19th October for St John Ambulance Cymru...

Powys volunteer commits almost 60 years to the first aid charity for Wales

A Newtown based volunteer, Ruth Hockly, is taking a step back from volunteering this year, after 59 years of serving her local community. Ruth, who vo...

“He’s my hero” - 9-year-old boy saved his mother’s life by calling 999 when she was in a diabetic coma

9-year-old Harley Metz saved his mother’s life recently by raising the alarm when he found her severely unwell at home. Harley, who is a member of St ...

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HRH The Duchess of Gloucester meets St John Ambulance Cymru volunteers in Cardiff

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester met St John Ambulance Cymru volunteers of all ages in Cardiff on 24 April, hearing about the great work t...

St John Ambulance Cymru officially names young people of the year for 2024

St John Ambulance Cymru has announced the winners of its Children and Young People Competitions for 2024, naming the budding lifesavers that will serv...

St John Ambulance Cymru and National Grid working together to share lifesaving knowledge in South Wales schools

St John Ambulance Cymru and National Grid Electricity Distribution are working together to ensure young people in South Wales are taught invaluable sa...

St John Ambulance Cymru keep Aberystwyth students safe for another year

St John Ambulance Cymru volunteers have been working hard to support Aberystwyth Freshers Week for another year. Volunteers ensured students were kept...

Become a lifesaver like Emma this September

No one expects that one day, they may have to deliver lifesaving first aid on a loved one. But in an emergency, having these skills can mean the diffe...

Aberystwyth University students get awarded for their commitment to volunteering with St John Ambulance Cymru

Two St John Ambulance Cymru student volunteers have been awarded by Aberystwyth University Student Union for their dedication to volunteering. Andrine...

Five fundraisers walking the distance of the lowest to the highest point on Earth, in 24 hours

This Saturday, Joe Griffiths MStJ, a member of the St John Ambulance Cymru Gwent Council, along with four of his fellow medic students, will be taking...

Celebrating 100 years of the St John Ambulance Cymru Cadets

This year, St John Ambulance Cymru is celebrating 100 years of Cadets in Wales. The celebrations kicked off at St John Ambulance Cymru’s Maesteg Divis...