First aid volunteers invited to anniversary celebrations (From Droitwich Advertiser)

First aid volunteers invited to anniversary celebrations

2:39pm Monday 8th February 2010

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FIRST aid volunteers in Droitwich Spa are set to get on the history trail this month as they invite new and old members to get in touch with them in the run up to their 75th anniversary celebrations.

St John Ambulance was formed in Droitwich in March 1935 and has been based at the Old Library Centre in Ombersley Street East for the last seven years where they provide emergency first aid cover in and around Worcestershire and West Midlands.

Richard Brown has been the unit leader for five years and was part of an emergency support team in Worcestershire that provided specialist 4x4 ambulance support for West Midlands Ambulance Service during the recent snow fall.

The unit has also seen its fair share of involvement in emergency situations such as the floods in 2007, Bank Holiday celebrations and the Ambulance service strikes in 1989.

The anniversary celebrations will take place at the Gaudet Luce Golf Club, in Hadzor, on Friday, March 26. Richard is asking former members of the unit or their relatives to contact him regarding the evening or simply for stories and photos that they can use for displays on the night.

For any information on the events contact Richard Brown on 07801495664 or by email on Richard.brown@droitwich.sja.org.uk

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