A request for help in obtaining office furniture for the local base of St. John Ambulance has yielded a donation of tables and chairs from Valero Pembroke Refinery.

Stephen Thornton, Valero Refinery public affairs manager, recently visited the St. John Ambulance Operational Hub at Withybush, Haverfordwest, to see the charity’s activities and where Valero’s donation of four desks, four office chairs and 25 stackable chairs will come in use.

Speaking following his visit, Thornton commented: “St. John Ambulance is an amazing charity which plays such an important part in our lives - from providing first aid cover at events to training people in essential lifesaving skills and community first responders. When Valero was asked if we could assist St. John’s Haverfordwest base by donating office furniture we were no longer in need of, we jumped at the chance to help a charity that we have long supported.”

Nigel Lewis, St. John Ambulance Commissioner for Dyfed, said: “This donation of office furniture from Valero will really help us here in Haverfordwest. As a charity we are reliant on donations from the public, and we are delighted that Valero can continue their support of St. John Ambulance’s work in such a practical way.”