St John Ambulance Cymru- Chepstow/Caldicot

16/10/2026

Today is Restart a Heart Day.

It is every year on the 16th October, and is a day that reminds us that anyone can save a life with CPR. This year, we're sharing the story of Roy, a marathon runner whose life was saved by our volunteers.

Roy was nearing the finish line of the Newport Marathon when he suddenly collapsed. Our volunteer team acted quickly using CPR and a defibrillator to restart his heart.

You can read Roy's incredible story here:

https://www.sjacymru.org.uk/en/blog/post/restart-a-heart-day-the-minute-that-saved-roy-s-life

15/10/2026

Roy took off his hat for the photo finish. Seconds later, his heart stopped. ⏱️
Tomorrow is Day. Come back to hear how our volunteers saved his life.

Tynnodd Roy ei het ar gyfer y llun wrth y llinell derfyn. Eiliadau'n ddiweddarach, stopiodd ei galon. ⏱️
Yfory yw . Dewch yn ôl i glywed sut achubodd ein gwirfoddolwyr ei fywyd.

15/10/2026

Heddiw yw diwrnod Siwmae – diwrnod i ddathlu’r iaith Cymraeg a pharchu’r bobl sydd wedi cadw ein hiaith yn fyw.

Os wyt ti'n siaradwr Cymraeg, yn dysgu Cymraeg, neu dim ond yma i fwynhau, rydym yn eich herio i ddechrau sgwrs yn Gymraeg neu ddysgu gair newydd heddiw.

Dyma rai o’n hoff eiriau Cymraeg. Beth dy un di? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿💚

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Today is Shwmae Day – a day to celebrate the Welsh language and honour the people who have kept our language alive.

Whether you’re a Welsh speaker, learning Welsh, or just here to enjoy, we challenge you to start a conversation in Welsh or learn a new word today.

Here are some of our favourite Welsh words. What’s yours? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿💚

15/10/2026

Would you know what to do if someone collapsed in front of you?

This morning our Chief Executive Richard Lee joined Dot Davies and James Williams on BBC Radio Wales Breakfast. He talked about why CPR and knowing how to use a defibrillator matter so much, and why women are less likely to get CPR from a bystander in public.

It’s a short listen that could make all the difference. Skip to 1:42:20 👇
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0032pl1

14/10/2026

We have some exciting news.

We are working with Dynamic Business Services to create an interactive, immersive 360° e-learning course that allows you to explore a virtual environment and identify potential hazards that could lead to a fall. The course will also explore the main reasons people fall and why effective falls management is so important.

The course is designed to help care homes recognise falls risks and create safer environments for residents.

More information coming soon!

11/10/2026

Divisional members on duty at Hoggin the Bridge 2026.
A motorbike event raising money for charity.

10/10/2026

Today we celebrated our St John People by holding our annual visitation at St David’s cathedral. A massive thank you to everyone who made the event happen, and congratulations to all those who received an award

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Awareness Day.

The day aims to raise awareness about mental health and encourage people to support their own wellbeing and that of others.

Take a moment to check in with yourself and those around you. Small conversations can make a big difference.

08/10/2026

It's 👁️
Did you know St John Ambulance Cymru is part of a worldwide family that has been saving sight since 1882?
The St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital treats patients in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza regardless of ethnicity, religion or ability to pay. Last year that meant more than 232,000 patients – half of them children.
Here in Wales, our Hospitallers' Committee has supported the hospital for decades. In January they presented a cheque for £30,000 to the Eye Hospital Group.
You can help too: £50 = a child vision screening kit £250 = more sight-saving operations £500 = towards a new ophthalmoscope
Donate today: https://sjacymru-eyehospital.raiselysite.com/

04/10/2026

A massive thank you to all our runners who are doing the Cardiff half today in aid of our lifesaving work in Wales. Diolch! 👏😊

03/10/2026

03/10/2026

27/09/2026

This morning divisional members headed to Abergavenny to complete Fire Marshal training.
Jacquelyn Watkins

23/09/2026

Last night we hosted our yearly Save A Life September course thank you to those who attended the course and thank you to divisional members who helped organise, promote and deliver the course.

Our next community course will be in February

16/09/2026

Learn lifesaving skills this September!

Free community course with St John Ambulance Cymru

Tuesday 22nd September, 7-9pm
Bulwark Community Centre, Laburnum Way

Email [email protected] for further details and to book your space!

John Ambulance Cymru

09/09/2026

Your reminder to sign up now for our Save a life September course

On Tuesday 22nd September learn how to:
💚Do CPR
💚How to stop someone choking
💚And how to put someone in the recovery position.

Email
[email protected] Now to book your place.

01/09/2026

29/08/2026

Divisional members on duty supporting today at Cardiff City Vs Sheffield United