The Fellowship was originally formed for former members of St John Ambulance, but today the Fellowship is open to any serving or former members, over the age of 18, who wish to support the organisation through practical assistance and by fundraising.
Fellowship members promote the principles of the Order as expressed in its mottoes “For the Faith and In the Service of Humanity”.
Collectively the twelve recipients recently recognised have given more than three hundred years of service to St John Ambulance Guernsey, with the Bailiff personally thanking them for their years of dedication.
Pictured: Sir Richard Collas and Anne Harvey, with her St John Laurel Leaf certificate.
Sir Richard Collas presented the awards in the Bailiff’s Chambers at the Royal Court House in St Peter Port, where he thanked the volunteers and paid tribute to the work of the charity in the island.
In his speech he talked about the reassurance St John gives islanders at public and sporting events. “I’d also like to thank the whole of the St John Ambulance Commandery for all you do for the island community, which is hugely appreciated.”
Anne Harvey received the St John Laurel Leaf, which celebrates fifty-two years of service. She joined St John as a teenager and after progressing through the organisation became President.
“It is a real honour to get this award,” she said. “I joined as a Cadet and then went on to the adult sections. I really enjoyed taking part in competitions – that was a highlight of my time with St John. When you come across something it is nice to have the confidence to do first aid and help someone.”
Joan Tostevin, Jill Moriarty and Ken Brehaut were all presented with 4th bars, marking thirty-two years with the organisation.
Among the other recipients was Vanwy Wallbridge who volunteered as a escort for patients requiring treatment off-island. She was also on board the Flying Christine in 1980 when she was called on a maternity case for a heavily pregnant lady who had been on a merchant ship in the English Channel.
Full list of Long Service Awards
- Laurel Leaf – Anne Harvey
- 4th Bar – Jill Moriarty, Joan Tostevin
- 3rd & 4th Bar – Ken Brehaut
- 3rd Bar – Vanwy Wallbridge, Trish de Carteret, Mark Hasson, Dr Hunter Adam
- 2nd Bar – Margaret Collenette, Mark Mapp, Margaret Creber
- Long Service Medal – Anthony Robert
Pictured: The 12 recipients with the Bailiff. Images from St John Guernsey.