THE annual St John Ambulance Cymru Visitation and Investiture ceremony took place at St Davids Cathedral on October 10, with civic guests in attendance.

County Councillor Thomas Tudor said it was lovely to be invited, in the presence of the Deputy Lieutenant Dr Chris Martin and many other local dignitaries and councillors.

St John Ambulance Cymru is an independent Priory of the Order of St John. A working Order of Chivalry of the British Crown, it is a modern organisation delivering first aid, healthcare, and support services around the world.

The Order promotes physical, mental and spiritual health, and resilience in more than 40 countries around the world, delivering its charitable activities through local St John Ambulance organisations, including the Priory in Wales, and the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital in Jerusalem.

The motto of the Order is ‘Pro Fide and Pro Utilitate Hominum’ (For the Faith and in the Service of Humanity). This underpins the work of St John worldwide, including here in Wales.

Each year St John organisations train more than two million people in first aid and other healthcare activities and worldwide, collectively treat over 1.2 million and reach more than 2.5 million beneficiaries with our services.

“Many thanks to all the volunteers and staff who do so much outstanding work for this charity and for our communities across Wales and the United Kingdom,” said Cllr Tudor.

St John Ambulance Cymru added “a massive thank you to everyone who made the event happen, and congratulations to all those who received an award.”