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2009 Issue 4 The Round 1

Issue 4 2009RoundN e w s & I n f o r m a t i o n f o r R o y a l B e r k s h i r e

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2 The Round Issue 4 2009

Contents The festive season isnearly upon us andour Christmas Bazaarand raffle draw wentwell raising approx.£2,000.

I would like to thank those that helped

and attended and particularly Becky

Trotman and Gill Lees-Smith without

whose help the setting up and running of

our own stall wouldn’t have been

possible. We unfortunately had to cancel

the Barbarettes mini concert in the

evening due to lack of ticket sales but

they have kindly offered to do this at a

later date. Once again the winning prize

was sold by Ascot & Bracknell; full results

will be in the next edition

The only events booked in for 2010 are

Harris Gardens Open Day on June 13 and

a possible Morrison’s collection in April.

Seasons Greetings and a prosperous New

Year to you all. As always, I am here to

help email [email protected] or

call 0118 988 8154

Kim Adrian, County Fundraiser/Editor of The Round

Deadline for next edition is 29 January 2010

Keep in touchSt John Ambulance Berkshire County HQ, Church Road, Woodley,Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4QN.

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.sja.org.uk/berks

Member’s/Fundraising website:www.member.sja.org.uk/berks

Tel: 0118 933 5500Fax: 0118 933 5555

2 Welcome from the Editor

3 Commander’s Corner

4 Christmas card Design CompetitionVariety Show

5 infocusCadet of the year

6-14 Disabled HolidayA week in Wales......

15-17 inbriefGuess Who?Is this of interest to you?CongratulationsOff Duty?ThanksWaitrose Community MattersMorrison’s Collection

18 what’s on

19 Recruitment and Retention NewsClinical Governance

20 Finance Matters

Welcome


Well another three months

have passed and what an

eventful time we have had.

We have appointed a Health

and Safety Consultant, Barry

Corfield, who has been busy

preparing for our internal

audit and also undertaking

Health and Safety

Inspections of our premises.

Barry will be producing a

short article for the next

edition of The Round, so

look out for it in the New

Year. As previously

mentioned we have had a

Health and Safety audit and

we achieved a very

respectable 96%, well done

to everyone who was

involved. On the same day

we also had our Clinical

Governance Audit, which I

know Amanda has

mentioned in her report.

If that was not enough, we

have also been audited by

the NHQ PCIDSS Project

Manager, which went off

very well.

We are currently reviewing

the County Administrative

Policies and Procedures,

amended versions will be

available via the web. In

particular there will be

changes to the Youth Subs

and Driving policies.

The refurbishment of

Bracknell has now been

completed and I am sure

that all those who have seen

it, will agree it is a vast

improvement. The Lord

Lieutenant will officially open

the building on the 3rd

February and the County

Chaplain, Reverend Canon

Dr James Woodward; will

carryout the re-dedication of

the building.

I am pleased to announce

that we have been

nominated for The Queen’s

Award for Voluntary Service,

meetings will take place

during December and the

winners will be announced

on 2 June 2010.

Congratulations

to Becky

Trotman, who has

taken on the new

role of Regional

PR Officer. Our

local PR support will in

future be provided by the PR

Officer based in Sussex who

will be working for Berkshire

one day a week. Becky will

still be working within the

Region on National events,

providing advice during any

major incidents and out of

hours work. Becky has

done a fantastic job over the

last 4 years promoting the

organisation within the

County. She has certainly

helped us raise our profile,

which we must continue to

do to aid our fundraising.

Finally I would like to thank

everyone for all your support

during 2009 and wish you a

very Happy Christmas and a

Prosperous New Year.

Sharon JohnsonCommander


COMMANDER’S CORNER



Congratulations to Rebecca Chandler fromNewbury & Thatcham Badgers who haswon the St John Ambulance YouthChristmas Card Design competition 2009.Rebecca’s winning design was selected bymembers of the Youth Team at NationalHeadquarters from over a hundred entriesfrom all over the country. The card will beused by the national Chief Executive andYouth department. The Prior is going to usethe card as his personal Christmas card.

Tina Bignell

Reading District Divisional Officer – Cadets

South Street Arts Centre, Reading

Cadets piling in through the doors withkeyboards and recorders

Each and everyone eager and smilingenjoying the fun filled atmosphere

Chatting loads about ideas and arrangingroles

A flurry of dancing neon colours with an 8count in

Rapping in the corner with buzzers in theother

The room is in an organised chaos

Before they realise its break and time to relax

Then after 10 there back full speed in thethick of there act

With dancers to the left of me and music tothe right

Middle with the fashion show and the actorsall so bright

Smiles all around laughing and giggles too

We have all had so much fun making thisshow for you!

Christmas cardDesign Competition

VarietyShow


infocus


Cadet of the year Noel Mundy CSO (cadets)

On Monday 19 October 13 Cadetsfrom six Divisions met at Woodleyfor the annual County Cadet of theYear competition.

This year’s competition was held overthe course of an evening and consistedof a uniform inspection, five minuteinterview and a team presentation.

To begin with there was a five minutegame of sheriffs as an icebreaker afterwhich the uniform inspection andinterviews began. Due to the number ofcadets taking part there were twointerview panels running, both of whichsaid the standard was very high. Thequestions ranged from the usual, ‘whatdo you do outside of St john?’ to themore difficult, ‘if you were ChiefCommander for the day what would youchange?’ and from the responses I thinkwe’ve got some potential Commissionersor Commanders in our youth units!

The uniform inspection was one of thehardest things to mark as all of thecadets looked very smart and had a highstandard of uniform so only a few pointswere dropped there.

Finally came the group presentations.The cadets were split into two groupsand had 30 minutes to prepare an eight

minute presentation on why a richbusinessman should give his money toSt John. Both presentations were verywell thought out and presented (oneeven included a role-play!) and if any ofthe cadets ever appear on Dragons Denthey’ll walk away with the money!

Once the cadets had finished and gonehome if was time for the hardest part ofthe evening – deciding the winner. I ampleased to announce that Berkshire’sCadet of the Year for 2010 is HayleyCleaver from Theale and her Deputy isDanielle Taylor from Ascot and Bracknell.

With thanks to all the cadets that tookpart and to Mike Cox, Alice Green, LindaNewport and Natalie Dennehy.



Saturday September 5 saw the start of the 28th annual St John AmbulanceHoliday for the Disabled. A group of 45 holiday makers, old and new, madetheir way in our convoy of mini-busesback to our favoured location ofManorbier Youth Hostel inPembrokeshire, South Wales.

As usual it was a fun-filled week for allinvolved. Sunday morning was spent at Tenby leisure centre where theholidaymakers took part in some teamgames including ‘It’s a knock out’,parachute play as well as endless fun on a bouncy castle.

A week inWales......Helen Joseph



In the evening a 70’s themed fancy dressdisco was held where everyone donnedtheir costumes and danced along tonumerous ABBA hits.



Monday saw an adventure on the wild sideto Manor House Wildlife Park. This parkwas featured in a TV documentary whereAnna Ryder Richardson took the run-downwildlife park and transformed it into a

modern, well-run park. Onarriving at thepark, we weremet by twozookeeperswho split usinto two groups and gave us a guided touraround the park. We saw a whole host of

We saw a wholehost ofanimals”

“



animals fromzebra toporcupines andkookaburras toemus. We allmet on thelawns at thefront of the main house for lunch and asurprise visit from Anna Ryder Richardsonherself, who was very happy to meet all ofthe holidaymakers and have numerousphotos taken.

On Tuesday we made a return to Oakwoodtheme park, where the holidaymakersdidn’t allow the wet weather to dampentheir spirits. The thrill-seekers in the groupmade for the big roller coasters; Speedand Megafobia, while those looking forsomething more sedate enjoyed the chair-o-planes and the Brer Rabbit ride.

In the evening we enjoyed a visit from alocal reptile keeper, who brought along aselection of snakes, lizards and otherreptiles and gave a talk about them.

happy tomeet all ofthe holiday

makers”“



Those who were brave enough had anopportunity to handle the reptiles whileothers preferred to watch.

Wednesday morning provided anopportunity for everyone to show off theirskills at the local bowlingalley in Milford Haven,followed by an afternoonspent at Pembroke Castle inthe sunshine where weenjoyed a tour and veryinformative talk about thehistory of the castle.

Most of Thursday was spent in Tenby where someof the group enjoyed anopportunity to visit thebeach; some even took theopportunity to paddle in the very cold sea.Other members of the group enjoyed an



opportunity to do a little shopping or justrelax in the local tea rooms. On Thursdayevening the traditional gala night was heldwhere everyonedressed up intheir bestclothes andenjoyed aspecial dinnerfollowed a discoand the ever-popular karaoke!

Friday saw a return to Folly farm. This isalways a popular day with all the holidaymakers who once again enjoyed a wide-variety of experiences from bottle-feedinggoats, handling a rabbit and visiting thegiraffes, through to enjoying the funfairrides including the waltzers, the caterpillarand the carousel. After this there was achance for some of the group to test their

test theirskills onthe go-carts ”

“



skills on the go-carts and enjoythe view fromthe Ferris wheelfollowed by anice cream in thesunshine!

After another successful holiday, onSaturday it was time to bid farewell toManorbier for another year and begin thereturn journey down the M4 to Berkshire.As usual, we all returned home very tired,but very happy having had an opportunityto try new experiences and spend timebuilding upon existing or forming somenew friendships.

Now that we have had a little time torecover from this year’s holiday, plans arealready underway for next year which willtake place from the 4 – 11 September.

plans arealready

underwayfor next

year ”“





If you are over 18, fit, interested in anenjoyable week away helping others whilst having a lot of fun and meeting new friends then please contact us through County HQ at Woodley or [email protected] and wewill be more than willing to tell you more!

Fundraising is an ongoing concern to keepthe holiday running year after year and wewould like to pay thanks to all the peoplewho help with this. In particular we would

like to thank Joan Lewis for a generousdonation towards the holiday fund this yearand also everyone who supported us byattending our fundraising ball back inMarch when we raised a substantialamount of money towards this year’sholiday.

We would also like to pay special thanks to the following companies who havecontinued to provide vital support to theholiday despite the difficult economicclimate:


inbriefGuess Who?


Santa arrived by horse and carriage on acold wet day in November and is helpingraise funds for Ascot & Bracknell Division.He and a helper will have been at theWindlesham Garden Centre for 16 weekswhen he finishes sitting in the Grotto on 20 December ready for his rush onChristmas Eve.

Is this ofinterest to you? Fellowship members can you spot yourself or friends as very young cadets, let us know.

This old film, recently brought to our attention,is of the opening of Slough HQ, then in Bucks.There is also another link that features Dorset,Hampshire and London.

Links are;

The opening of Slough HQ

http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=6835

Mentions ‘Buckinghamshire Division’ and Beaconsfield… in 1937

http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=75036



inbrief

Off Duty?A big pat on the back to the new Mrs Pert ofAscot & Bracknell Division who put her firstaid skills to good use on 8 December whenshe stopped at the scene of a road accidentat the Twin Bridges roundabout in Bracknellwhilst on her way to work. A 23 year old manwas trapped in his car which had rolled overafter colliding with a lorry and Lindsay quicklygot her St John issued kit from her own carand began to treat his serious head wound.Lindsay stayed with the man reassuring himthat he would be ok until the emergencyservices arrived. After he had been cut from

the wreckage of his car Lindsay, at his request accompanied him to hospital whereshe waited with him until his family arrived.Fortunately the man was given the all clearapart from the head injury and some bruises.

Lindsay’s situation is a great example of StJohn Ambulance volunteers using the skillswe have given them to make a difference topeople’s lives even when they not on officialSt John duty and simply going about theireveryday lives. Well done Lindsay.

CongratuationsLindsay Antill married Dave Perton Saturday 26 September at StMichael & St Mary Magdalene C of E Church, Bracknell

Lindsay is also embarking on anew role as Unit Leader for thenewly formed Bracknell ForestCadets.

Lindsay, Dave withniece’s Zoe Antill

and Leah Tredgold



As a participant in the Windsor Half MarathonI would be grateful if you could pass on mythanks to the whole of the St JohnAmbulance team who provided medical cover at the race.

Whilst I was not in need of the service myselfthere were many that did. I believe mostpeople are unaware of the hours ofvolunteering the St John team put in thatenable these types of events to take place. I also imagine also that for most of the time it can be a thankless task.

You do a fantastic job, thank you.

Cheers, Matthew Conington via email

WaitroseCommunityMatters• Maidenhead Cadets received £250

from the Maidenhead branch and thecadet leaders have agreed that £50from it is allocated to the 2010Berkshire cadet camp.

• Newbury & Thatcham Cadets wereawarded £350 from the Thatchambranch.

Morrison’sCollectionResults from two days of collecting inSeptember

Bracknell 1040Reading 451Woosehill 624

Although down on the previous yearby 27% it took place with littlesupport due to a very activeoperational weekend, so manythanks to those who helped out.

Thanks


EVENT VENUEDECEMBER26/12/09 Reading v Swansea Madejski Stadium27/12/09 Windsor Castle Windsor Castle28/12/09 Windsor Castle Windsor Castle

JANUARY12/01/10 Windsor Castle Windsor Castle13/01/10 Windsor Castle Windsor Castle19/01/10 Windsor Castle Windsor Castle20/01/10 Windsor Castle Windsor Castle21/01/10 X-country Race Discovery Centre, Bracknell23/01/10 Racing at Ascot Ascot Racecourse24/01/10 Winter Duathlon Dorney Lake, Windsor24/01/10 Winter 5k & 10k Dorney Lake, Windsor24/01/10 Horse Show Berkshire College, Maidenhead26/01/10 Windsor Castle Windsor Castle27/01/10 Windsor Castle Windsor Castle

FEBRUARY02/02/10 Windsor Castle Windsor Castle03/02/10 Windsor Castle Windsor Castle09/02/10 Windsor Castle Windsor Castle10/02/10 Windsor Castle Windsor Castle11/02/10 X-Country Race Laurel Park, Lower Earley14/02/10 London Irish Eteach Cup Bearwood College, Wokingham16/02/10 Windsor Castle Windsor Castle17/02/10 Windsor Castle Windsor Castle20/02/10 Racing at Ascot Ascot Racecourse21/02/10 Winter 5k & 10k Dorney Lake, Windsor21/02/10 Winter Duathlon Dorney Lake, Windsor21/02/10 Wokingham Half Marathon Cantley Park, Wokingham23/02/10 Windsor Castle Windsor Castle24/02/10 Windsor Castle Windsor Castle28/02/10 London Irish Eteach Cup Bearwood College, Wokingham30/02/10 Windsor Castle Windsor Castle31/02/10 Windsor Castle Windsor Castle

what’son




Recruitmentand RetentionNewsEddie Chan – CSO

Congratulations - Signed off &ready for operations

Newbury & Thatcham

Ben Tichband Steward Wells Caroline Billington

Reading District

Stephen Johnson Julia Thomas

Reading Town

Felicity Becker Sarah Gardiner Lukasz Goralczyk Stefan Kubiczyn Hazel Sharkey Anna Wallen Grace Warren

Maidenhead

Louise Isted Charlotte Lindsay Matthew Powell

ClinicalGovernanceOn 3 November the National headquarterscarried out the annual audit of ClinicalGovernance and Health and Safety for thecounty, it was a daylong process with theresults given on the day; I am pleased toannounce that we scored very well andimproved on last year, scoring 99% for clinical governance activities.

The main reason for us scoring so well isdown to you the membership for taking onboard and following the policies andprocedures laid down by Clinical Governance,so a big thank you for being so supportive.

The results do not mean we rest on ourlaurels, some areas were highlighted fordevelopment and it is these we will befocusing on in 2010:

We need to improve our infection controlpolicy and that will mean that you will seemembers of the clinical governance teamcarrying out audits more frequently next year.

Another area for development is in theprovision of Occupational Health for themembership, this will be more challengingand may take longer but we are there for youand will endeavour to achieve this in thecoming year.

So watch this space for updates over the yearahead where we will keep you informed ofany and all progress we make. Have a goodChristmas and a prosperous New Year.

Clinical Governance Committee



financemattersDifficult times continue Following transfer of commercial trainingto Central Training Division on 1 July wehave now had a chance to look at ourfinancial position based on the reducedlevel of income we can expect from CTD.The cost reduction programmeimplemented in the first half of the year iscertainly helping but its impact willimpinge more on next year rather thanthis year. However we believe that costsare now at the minimum level achievable.Nevertheless our results this year remainof concern.

Cash resources remain tight but we areseeking to manage these very carefully.The work at Bracknell is now completebut other building works are currently onhold until our position improves.

County Treasurer

In summary the results for the 9 monthsto September 2009 were:

Actual Budget

£000 £000

Surplus from First Aid training 227 234

(Deficit) from First Aid services (12) 17

(Deficit) from Youth Activities (22) (19)

Surplus from fund raising and projects 15 91

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Operating Surplus 208 323

Administration costs (305) (276)

Contribution to NHQ costs (43) (43)

Investment and other gains/losses (4) 9

____ ____

Net (Deficit) Surplus (144) 13

Commander Sharon Johnson would like to send best wishes to all Members of St John Berkshire and

Readers of The Round at this festive time of year.

Seasons Greetings and a Happy

& Prosperous New Year


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