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31/08/2026

🏕️ Regional Youth Camp 2026 🏕️

Our St John Ambulance Northern Ireland Regional Youth Camp 2026 brought together 75 Cadets and Badgers from across Northern Ireland for a weekend packed with adventure, fun, teamwork and plenty of memories!

From the moment everyone arrived, there was an amazing atmosphere as our Cadets and Badgers came together, made new friends and challenged themselves to try something new. 💚

There was certainly no shortage of adventure, with activities including:
🧗 Rock climbing
🏞️ Bouldering
🏹 Archery
👫 Team Games
🪢 Abseiling
🔥 Campfire
🌊 A trip into Newcastle
🤝 And, of course, plenty of teamwork, laughter and new friendships along the way!

A big thank you to Greenhill YMCA for providing such an action-packed programme!

A huge congratulations to this year’s award winners:

🏆 Adventure Cup – Coleraine Cadets

🏅 Ian Brown Memorial Shield – Callum O’Hagan

🚽 The Toilet Seat Trophy - Rooms 11 & 31, who took the title of cleanest rooms!

It was fantastic to see so many of our young people getting stuck into every activity, supporting one another, stepping outside their comfort zones and simply having a brilliant time together. These are the experiences that create confidence, friendships and memories that will last well beyond the weekend. ❤️

And finally, a massive THANK YOU to all of our volunteer Youth Leaders who gave up their time, energy and weekends to make Regional Camp possible — this event simply wouldn’t happen without you. 👏

10/08/2026

What a weekend for our Duke of Edinburgh’s Award participants! 🥾⛰️

This weekend saw three Silver groups and two Gold groups successfully complete their expeditions across the Mournes — a fantastic achievement for everyone involved.

🏕️ Gold Expedition – 4 days, 3 nights
Starting in Rostrevor, our Gold groups made their way through Leitrim Lodge, Miners Hole and Tollymore, before finishing in Newcastle.

🥾 Silver Expedition – 3 days, 2 nights
Our Silver groups set off from Tollymore, travelling through the forest and up Pollaphuca, before descending through Happy Valley, continuing to Meelmore Lodge and Hares Gap, and finally making their way to Newcastle.

Across all five groups, we saw great teamwork, determination, campcraft skills and plenty of energy throughout the weekend. There were undoubtedly some challenging moments, but the groups supported one another and showed exactly what the DofE experience is all about.

📸 They took lots of photos along the way, capturing their adventures, challenges and achievements, and we'll be sharing more of these over the coming days.

A huge congratulations to all of our Silver and Gold participants on completing their expeditions. You should all be incredibly proud of what you've achieved!

Well done everyone! 🥾🏕️⛰️

17/06/2026

🌈 What a fantastic day we had at the St John Ambulance NI Youth Colour Run! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at Stormont Estate last week. It was wonderful to see so many Badgers, Cadets, volunteers, family members and friends come together for a day filled with fun, laughter and plenty of colour.

The event was a tremendous success, with participants of all ages taking on the course at their own pace while enjoying a fantastic atmosphere. Most importantly, the event helped raise vital funds to support our Badger and Cadet programmes.

We’re delighted to announce that, thanks to the incredible support of everyone involved, we have raised an amazing £4,458.46 so far! This funding will help ensure our young people continue to enjoy a rich and varied programme throughout the year.

We would also like to congratulate our raffle prize winners:

🎉 Yvonne Payne – Family Pass to Dundonald Ice Bowl
🎉 Alison Darby – £25 M&S Voucher
🎉 Anne Gunning – Millbank Farm Hamper
🎉 Denise McDaid – W5 Family Pass
🎉 Ugne Grigonyte – £15 Creative Gardens Voucher
🎉 Elizabeth Clements – Streamvale Farm Pass
🎉 Elizabeth Clements – Belfast Zoo Pass
🎉 Deepba Rani S – The Ark Farm Pass
🎉 Ciaran McDaid – Four Star Pizza Voucher
🎉 Greta Linton – Four Star Pizza Voucher
🎉 Leanne Bell – Four Star Pizza Voucher
🎉 Rory Saville – Four Star Pizza Voucher
🎉 Darren Lawrence – Four Star Pizza Voucher

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, donated prizes, bought raffle tickets and supported the event. Your generosity and enthusiasm made the day such a success, and we look forward to doing it all again in the future!

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06/06/2026

Today’s the day! 🌈🏃

We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to the St John Ambulance NI Youth Colour Run at Stormont Estate this morning.

A huge thank you to all of our Badgers, Cadets, volunteers, friends and family who are joining us to celebrate Volunteers’ Week and raise funds for our youth programmes.

Don’t forget your white t-shirt, suitable footwear, and plenty of enthusiasm! We can’t wait to see everyone covered in colour and having fun.

See you all soon! 🎉

05/06/2026

🌟 SJANI Charity Raffle is NOW LIVE! 🌟

Support St John Ambulance Northern Ireland Badgers & Cadets and be in with the chance of winning some fantastic prizes 🎟️
Every ticket sold helps fund programmes across Northern Ireland — teaching lifesaving skills, supporting young people, and helping keep our communities safe.

Prizes include:
🎳 Family pass to Dundonald International Ice Bowl
🦁 Family pass to Belfast Zoo
🐑 Family pass to Streamvale Open Farm
🔬 Family pass to W5
🧺 Local artisan basket from Millbank Farm
🐄 Family pass to The Ark Open Farm
🛍️ £25 Marks & Spencer voucher
🌿 Creative Gardens voucher
🍕 PLUS 5 chances to win FREE pizza from Four Star Pizza

🎟️ Buy a ticket. Take a chance. Support our young people.
📲 Scan the QR code on the poster or visit: www.tiny.cc/SJANIRaffle

Please share with family & friends and help us make a real difference for our Badgers & Cadets

24/05/2026

Over the last few days, thousands of young people from across the UK gathered to celebrate achieving their The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Gold Award — made even more special as DofE celebrates its 70th anniversary 🎉

We are incredibly proud that 6 young people from St John Ambulance Northern Ireland attended this year’s celebrations, representing almost half of the 13 young people who have achieved their Gold Award through SJANI in the last 12 months 👏

Achieving a Gold Award is no small feat. It reflects months and years of dedication, resilience, volunteering, teamwork, and personal growth — values that shine through in all of our young people.

Congratulations to everyone who received their Gold Award and celebrated this amazing milestone at Buckingham Palace 💛

20/05/2026

🌟 SJANI Charity Raffle is NOW LIVE! 🌟

Support St John Ambulance Northern Ireland Badgers & Cadets and be in with the chance of winning some fantastic prizes 🎟️

Every ticket sold helps fund programmes across Northern Ireland — teaching lifesaving skills, supporting young people, and helping keep our communities safe.

Prizes include:
🎳 Family pass to Dundonald International Ice Bowl
🦁 Family pass to Belfast Zoo
🐑 Family pass to Streamvale Open Farm
🔬 Family pass to W5
🧺 Local artisan basket from Millbank Farm
🐄 Family pass to The Ark Open Farm
🛍️ £25 Marks & Spencer voucher
🌿 Creative Gardens voucher
🍕 PLUS 5 chances to win FREE pizza from Four Star Pizza

🎟️ Buy a ticket. Take a chance. Support our young people.
📲 Scan the QR code on the poster or visit:

www.tiny.cc/SJANIRaffle

Please share with family & friends and help us make a real difference for our Badgers & Cadets

18/05/2026

🦡 Badger Fun Day 2026 🦡

Our Badgers from across Northern Ireland had an incredible day at Breckenhill, packed full of outdoor adventures, teamwork, and fun! ☀️

From kayaking and energetic games to shelter building challenges, the day gave our young people the opportunity to build confidence, develop teamwork skills, and create lasting memories together. 🚣‍♂️🌿

Of course, no fun day would be complete without a BBQ, giving everyone the chance to relax, recharge, and enjoy the fantastic atmosphere 🍔🌭

It was amazing to see so much enthusiasm, laughter, and friendship throughout the day. A huge thank you to all of our volunteers, leaders, and organisers who helped make the event such a success 💚

17/05/2026

🎟️✨ Fancy winning while supporting a great cause? ✨🎟️

Our St John Ambulance Northern Ireland Charity Raffle is officially open!

Every ticket helps support our Badger & Cadet programmes across Northern Ireland — giving young people opportunities to learn lifesaving skills, build confidence, and be part of their communities.

Prizes include:
🎳 Family pass to Dundonald International Ice Bowl
🦁 Family pass to Belfast Zoo
🐑 Family pass to Streamvale Open Farm
🔬 Family pass to W5
🧺 Local artisan basket from Millbank Farm
🐄 Family pass to The Ark Open Farm
🛍️ £25 Marks & Spencer voucher
🌿 Creative Gardens voucher
🍕 PLUS 5 chances to win FREE pizza from Four Star Pizza

👉 Buy your ticket today via the QR code or visit:
www.tiny.cc/SJANIRaffle

💛 Can’t enter? Sharing this post helps more than you think.

14/05/2026

Something BIG (and colourful) is coming to Stormont on Saturday 6th June… 🌈

This Volunteers’ Week, we’re bringing our Badgers, Cadets, volunteers, families, and friends together for a day that’s all about fun, community, and making a difference 💛

🎉 Expect music, laughter, and a burst of colour as we take on a 2.5K non-competitive Colour Run—go at your own pace, walk, jog or run… it’s completely up to you!
✨ Delivered with the help of Healthy Kidz NI
🕚 Registration from 11:30am | Start at 12:00pm
🧺 Picnic vibes afterwards – bring a blanket and stay awhile!

💛 Not a runner? No problem.
You can still be part of something meaningful:
👉 Join the run or back the cause — register or donate today!
🚑 SJANI Members: https://forms.gle/7v5Dar6azTHJkm7Z7
👨‍👩‍👧 Family & Friends: https://forms.gle/jaXVz9kMXa4RgvdY7
💛 Donate: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/sjaniyouth

Every sign-up and every donation helps us continue delivering opportunities for our young people—and that’s what this is really about.

🎟️ Keep an eye out… raffle details dropping soon 👀

Let’s fill Stormont with colour 🌈

Address

Erne, 35 Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Saintfield Road
Belfast
BT88RA

Telephone

02890799393

Website

https://sjani.org/

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