St. John's Ambulance swap four wheels for two

The UK’s leading first aid charity has more than the wellbeing of the public in its sights…

With the help of the Sports Council for Wales, it can now add bicycles to its fleet of ambulances - upping the health of its volunteers while delivering fast emergency care.

The St John’s service in Powys needed additional financial support for their Cycle Responder Project. And the charity succeeded with a £750 Community Chest grant from the Sports Council.

The funding helped purchase a host of mountain bikes and panniers for use in events across Mid Wales - ranging from fun runs and marathons to community events and street parades.

As well as providing an invaluable service to its public, charity staff can improve their cycling skills, raising their health and wellbeing by pedalling their way to fitness.

St John’s Ambulance hope that the advancement in their service will attract the attention of new recruits - eager to get on their bikes and help take the charity into the future.