St John Ambulance
| Published: 14th March 2008 16:05 |
St John Ambulance County HQ
561 Valley Road
Basford
Nottingham NG5 1JG
Tel 01159784625
Looking for Volunteer Work Have you thought about Joining us we take members of all ages from 5 - 10 years in our Badger Units, 10-16 in our Cadets Units and as adult Members.
We welcome people in Various Roles as First Aiders, Support Workers
If you would like Further information please contact County HQ.
Water Wing
St John Ambulance Water Wing exists to provide free of charge trips for people with disadvantaged backgrounds or anyone with disabilities of any kind, including those confined to wheelchairs. The pleasure of cruising on the River Trent can be therapeutic, helping patients to relax and to enjoy the scenery.
Comments from our passengers include "An excellent experience for children with severe learning difficulties - lots of sensory experiences!" and "Brilliant! Good scenery. We've forgotten all of our troubles - peaceful".
Newark Crusader
The 60ft vessel accommodates up to 12 passengers, plus crew, and features a heated cabin, kitchen area, disabled toilet and a large open foredeck for fine weather cruising. Based at Farndon, it is ideal for groups from the North and East of the county.
A passenger on the Newark boat last year said "Everyone has thoroughly enjoyed the trip and some are even now suggesting re-booking for next year - which proves you've got it right!"
Trips run from Monday to Friday, May to September, on a daily basis. For further information regarding the Newark Crusader, please contact 01636 636877 (24 hour answer phone).
Nottingham Crusader
Demand from the local community was such that, in 1997, fundraising began for a second Crusader boat. The new Nottingham Crusader is capable of carrying up to 22 passengers. The boat features a large heated interior with TV / video, kitchen / service area, large foredeck and disabled toilet facilities.
"A wonderful day - the first of our trips on the Crusader. Words can't say how absolutely brilliant everything was. What a lovely gentleman the skipper is!" - a quote from one of the passengers on the Nottingham Crusader.
Moored at Colwick Marina, Nottingham Crusader carries groups from the City, as well as the South and West of the county. The boat runs two trips a day, five to seven days a week, from May to September. For further information regarding the Nottingham Crusader, please contact 07747 567528.
Volunteers needed
St John Ambulance Water Wing provides river cruises along the Trent for the elderly and disabled. We are looking for volunteer crew members for next season. You do not necessarily need to know about boats. Crew training takes place just before the start of the season in May or alternatively you can train alongside an experienced crew member on a trip.
If you have any spare time from Monday to Friday, morning or afternoon or all day and would like to help us in our very rewarding work providing care in the community, please contact Barry Gatford, Nottingham Boat Skipper on 07778 002892 for more information
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