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Professor Mark Compton, Lord Prior, shares a Christmas message to all within our St John family.

HRH The Duchess of Gloucester was recently presented with an Ultra Long Service Medal in recognition of 50 years of service to the Order of St John and St John Ambulance Cymru.

Discover the incredible story of Trevor, a Hato Hone St John volunteer with over 46 years of service. From his beginnings as a Volunteer Ambulance Officer in 1977 to his current roles supporting the Rotorua community at age 90, Trevor’s unwavering dedication and inspiring journey are a testament to the power of giving back. Read more about his remarkable contributions and lasting impact!

We are excited to congratulate three volunteer heroes from Hato Hone St John New Zealand—Joyce, Guy, and Noeline—on reaching the incredible milestone of 70 years of dedicated service.

Their unwavering commitment has made a profound impact on their community, touching countless lives. Their inspiring stories are a true testament to the power of volunteerism and the lasting difference it can make.

David Heard, a 91-year-old farmer from Murray Bridge, South Australia, holds the title of the world’s longest-serving St John volunteer, with an extraordinary 80 years of dedication to the organisation.

St John Ambulance Kenya has an existing training department in Nairobi, who offer training to the government, corporates, and members of the public. With a rising number of private and county government ambulances and emergency departments across the country, there is a rising demand for skilled personnel to man these ambulances and emergency departments.

We continue our overview of the Mother and Baby Conference in Uganda that brought together our teams in Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Uganda.