Nine-year-oldJames commendedfor saving hisbrother’s life

Nine-year-oldJames commendedfor saving hisbrother’s life

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Nine-year-old James Reed, a Badgerfrom Hirwaun division, has beencommended after he saved hisyounger brother’s life when hechoked on a sandwich.

James had been a member of thegroup for around a year, when theBadgers spent the evening watchingCadets learn how to treat a chokingcasualty.

The very next day, he was at hisNanna’s house with his brother Harri,when Harri began to choke on asandwich.

Harri was starting to turn blue soJames gave him three sharp blows tohis back, as he’d seen the cadetsbeing taught and the sandwich flewout.

James’ Mum Zara said, “Harri was abit shaken after the incident, butJames took it all in his stride.

“I’m so grateful that James hadbeen shown the skills needed to savea life. If he hadn’t have been therethe outcome could have been verydifferent. I am really proud of him.”

James went on to help St John Walespublicise the importance of first aidat the Welsh Assembly Government,for the launch of the BabySafe –Child and Infant First Aid films.

James was among a number oflifesavers who were commended atthe investiture ceremony at LlandaffCathedral in June, including thefollowing badgers, who wereawarded the Super Badger award,the highest accolade a badger canachieve; Abbie Sadler, Chloe Mills,Iestyn Hopkins, Kamila Stankevic,Leonie Mills, Megan Delegado,

Gregorion Garcia Humphreys, MariaFrancis-Jones, Michael Harper,Morgan Bevan, Gemma Bailey, KatieFrancis and Olivia Turner.

16 cadets were also given the GrandPrior Award, the culmination ofthree years work in which our cadetsundertake 24 subjects ranging fromcanoeing to computer skills, andwith a strong emphasis on carryingout good work in the community.They were; Shaun Comey-Jones, CeriLewis, Zoe Coulson, Deri Edwards,Megan Cobb, Aaron Evans, BethanStewart, Bronwyn Evans, TamaraGrant, Asha Evans, Jack Roberts, LucyEvans, Thomas Lewis, Kacey Morris,Lauren Keenan and Sophie Phillips.

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St John Wales has launched a new initiative,aimed at getting young Welsh people intowork, through learning first aid.

Youngpeopleto getSkills 4Life

Youngpeopleto getSkills 4Life

Skills 4 Life is a two-year projectwhich will see the first aid charityhelp address the skills andemployability issues faced bymany under 25s in Wales.

Through the programme, thecharity aims to turn traditionalvolunteering experiences intowork-related qualifications.

Over the next two years, St JohnWales is pledging to train 2,40011- to 25-year-olds in first aid –with a number of those going on

to gain a BTEC, NVQ orother qualification.

The charity is alsopledging to offer

overseasvolunteeringplacements toeight youngpeople notcurrently inemployment,education ortraining (NEETs).

The initiative waslaunched by adventurerTori James, the first Welshwoman to climb Everest.15 St John Wales youthvolunteers joined Tori fora 7.5 km hike from

Castell Coch to CaerphillyMountain to kick off the scheme.

Tori said, “I am extremelypassionate about inspiring youngpeople and encouraging them togain skills that will help themprogress in their lives.

“Training young people in first aidwill not only enable them to save

a life, but it will give themconfidence and purpose, qualitiesthat are often overlooked whenpeople have been out of work forsome time. I am a strong believerthat outdoor activities have ahuge role to play in buildingconfidence and skills, which is alsosomething St John Wales havelooked to include in their Skills 4Life scheme.”

To find out more about the Skills 4Life project, or to become a youthvolunteer with St John Wales goto www.stjohnwales.co.uk

11 youth members have been awarded theirBTEC Level 2 diploma in Public Services.

BTEC in publicservices

We would like to say a hugecongratulations to the followingYouth members for thisachievement;

Andrew Brimer – LlandrindodWells

James Brimer – LlandrindodWells

Michaela Wilson –Llandrindod Wells

Sami Cleaton – LlandrindodWells

Molly Carr- Ystradgynlais

Nieaal Williams –Ystradgynlais

Megan Evans – Porthcawl

Shaun Comey –Jones –Carmarthen

Hannah Fisher – Llanelli

Jason Venables – South WalesRegion

Jessica Griffiths – Newport

CVQO have offered a further 10places to enrol onto BTEC Level 2in public services and we will belooking to run an induction dayin August or September.

The qualification is available toCadets aged 16- 18-years-old andwho have completed, or are closeto completing their Grand PriorAward. Those taking part willfocus on improving health andfitness, teamwork andvolunteering. A lot of the workwill be accredited prior learningfrom subjects they haveundertaken within the GrandPrior programme and also leaderand trainer courses that theyhave attended. Most individuals

will complete the whole theoryside within the induction day.

You can find out moreinformation on the BTEC Level 2Public Services and otherqualifications on offer at theCVQO website.

In April, Badgers, Cadets and Young Adults fromacross Wales competed at the St John Walesnational first aid finals held at Builth Wells HighSchool in mid Wales.In April, Badgers, Cadets andYoung Adults from across Walescompeted at the St John Walesnational first aid finals held atBuilth Wells High School in midWales.

Those who came along will haveseen St John at its very best, asteams and individuals workedtogether and encouraged eachother despite the competitivenature of the day. Competitorshad already taken part in regional

rounds in the build up to theevent and the standard ofknowledge and care given on theday was first class. A new host ofnational winners were announcedat the capacity event which had adistinctive ‘royal welsh showtheme’ to the scenarios given thelocation of the event. Well doneto all those involved andcongratulations to all the winners,see you all at finals 2014.

National Competitions.

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A pilot taster day was held at the Welsh AmbulanceService Trusts’ Cwmbran headquarters with 20 Cadetsfrom across Wales, who’ve expressed an interest inbecoming a future healthcare professional.

The Cadets were given a thorough induction to allaspects of WAST’s work including scenarios, CFR/Harttalks, a visit to control, vehicle tour, and career advice.The day concluded with the presentation of certificatesof attendance from the WAST Chairman and from StJohn Wales’ Chief Executive.

WAST Taster Day

Enzo, who is head trainer for TeamCalzaghe, said: “It’s a privilege andan honour to be asked to be anambassador for St John Wales. Iknow first-hand the importance oflearning First Aid as anything canhappen within a boxing ring”.

As Britain’s most decorated trainerMr Calzaghe has taken on the role ofYouth Training Ambassador. In hisnew role Mr Calzaghe actsas afigurehead for youth trainingstandards across St John Wales’ manyfirst aid and youth developmentprogrammes.

Mr Calzaghe’s official unveiling asambassador took place at his famousNewbridge Boxing Club which hasproduced three World Champions inrecent years. St John youth membersfrom across Wales were invited on atour or the famous building and toexchange their first aid skills forsome expert tuition. The day alsosaw Mr Calzaghe officially launch StJohn Wales’ innovative ‘Skills 4 Life’project, which will help tackle theskills and employability issues ofyoung people across Wales.

On the appointment, Director ofYouth for St John Wales DamianThomas said “ Enzo Calzaghe hasdemonstrated throughout his careerthat the right standards of trainingare the key to achieving success. Thisis applicable to all walks of life andwe are delighted to have someoneof his standing as an ambassador ofours”.

Legendary boxing trainer Enzo Calzaghe MBE hasjoined the list of St John Wales ambassadors..

Enzo Calzaghe championsSt John Wales youth

Leading the call to action wereCadet of the year Andrew Brimer,Deputy Cadet Beth Abbott,Badger of the year EdwardStephens and Deputy BadgerIestyn Hopkins, who gavepractical first aid demonstrations,before asking the politicians tosign the pledge.

Up to 7,500 people in Wales dieeach year in situations where firstaid could have helped save theirlives - this is almost as many asdie from cancer. A recent surveyrevealed only 20% of thepopulation of Wales would knowbasic first aid in an emergency.

St John Wales is committed toensuring that as many people aspossible have the opportunity tolearn skills that could save a life.

‘First aider in everystreet’ Campaign WinsAM’s Support

Wales hostsworldwide charityleaders

32 delegates, including representatives fromMalaysia, Hong Kong and Singapore, met for theannual meeting.

The delegates discussed issues such as overall plans forthe future of the charities and the new maternal,newborn and child health programme.

Cadets were on-hand to help throughout the week and tookpart in the showcase event, at headquarters in Cardiff, whichincluded first aid demonstrations, a simulation of dealing with a roadtraffic incident and a talk from James Cory, a university student fromCarmarthen, whose life was saved by St John Wales volunteers when he had acardiac arrest at his university campus.

The St John Grand Council metfor three days in Newport in May.

Two cadets and two badgers were among those at the Welsh Assembly Government in January, to ask Assembly Members to support St John Wales’ mission to have a first aider on every street.

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Seven St John Cymru Wales youthvolunteers delivered a BabySafecourse to 40 parents and carers –teaching them how to deal withcommon accidents and injuriesamong children and infants such aschoking, fever, burns and scalds.

The team also spent time doingsome odd jobs in the respite centrefor disabled and homeless children– including shovelling the snow tomake the centre more accessible.

23-year old Joanne Dwyer fromCardiff was one of the team thattook part in the trip. She said:“The people we met were mostlychildren with physical disabilitiesor behavioural problems, who live ina respite centre in the town. It wasso rewarding to be able to arm themand their parents or carers with vitallife saving first aid skills.

“We also learnt a lotabout Russian culture andtaught the people we metabout life in Wales. Weeven cooked them Cawland Welshcakes, whichwent down a treat.”

The trip is part of a three-yearpartnership with St John Wales, theBritish Humane Association and UNAexchange, which promotes andsupports internationalunderstanding, cultural exchangeand community development whilstat the same time enablingvolunteers’ personal growth anddevelopment.

St John Wales passionately supportsoverseas projects that give youngvolunteers experience in areas wherefirst aid can have a dramatic impacton social welfare. To become a StJohn volunteer, please visitwww.stjohnwales.org.uk

A group of young first aiders from across Wales have spent two weeks ata children’s centre in Smolensk in Russia, teaching vital life-saving skills tolocal people.

Parents in Russiataught first aid by Welsh youthvolunteers

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