St John Ambulance calls for more volunteers to become 'rewarding' community lifesavers

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THE St John Ambulance story goes back to 11th century Jerusalem, when the Knights of St John set up a hospital to give free care to sick pilgrims.

The organisation as we know it today was founded in 1877 to help those in railway and mining hubs; today, it’s an international charity, teaching and providing lifesaving first aid skills to 400,000 people in 40 countries around the world.

St John’s Truro unit can be found in Heron Way on Newham Industrial Estate. As well as hosting first aid training sessions, it’s a base for passionate volunteers who are familiar sights at major community events, from the Royal Cornwall Show and Cornish Pirates rugby games to festive light switch-ons and Pride parades.