St John Ambulance Belmont Adults

28/02/2026

Congratulations guys, well deserved.

BLUE LIGHT YOUTH CHAMPIONS OF THE YEAR.

A proud and historic evening for Community Rescue Service (CRS) unfolded at the prestigious Blue Light Awards 2026, as dedication to youth development was recognised on a national stage.

The Blue Light Youth Champion of the Year title was jointly awarded to District Commander Ivan Barr and Unit Commander Brenda McAnenny in recognition of the outstanding CRS Youth Development Programme, which they founded in 2015.

What began as a vision to instil discipline, leadership and operational excellence in young people has grown into one of the organisation’s proudest achievements.

The CRS Cadets are not simply a youth group, they are uniformed, ranked members of the organisation. They train to the same professional standards as qualified CRS Search Technicians, embracing the same ethos of commitment, teamwork and operational readiness.

The only distinction is that cadets are not deployed on live search operations.

Through structured training, scenario-based exercises and exposure to real-world expectations, the programme has equipped young people with:

* Strong discipline and personal
accountability
* Leadership and communication
skills
* Confidence under pressure
* A deep understanding of
community service and
operational standards

Many past cadets have progressed with a maturity and resilience beyond their years, crediting the programme’s high expectations and structured environment for shaping their personal and professional journeys.

Also pictured on the night were Cadet Commander Kyra Devine and Assistant Cadet Commander Noah Molloy-O’Donnell, both shining examples of the leadership and dedication fostered within the programme.

Absent from the photograph, but equally integral to the success of the unit, was Second Assistant Cadet Commander Maison Porter.

This award is not simply a trophy, it is recognition of nearly a decade of unwavering commitment to raising standards, developing future leaders, and investing in young people who proudly wear the CRS uniform.

The 2026 Youth Champion of the Year accolade stands as a testament to vision, perseverance and the belief that when you set high expectations for young people, they rise to meet them.

The Community Rescue Service - Helping keep our communities safe!

25/02/2026

A big congratulations to our Catherine who has been made an Officer in the Order of St John. Catherine has been a member of St John Ambulance since she was sixteenish, just a little while ago. She has been a Badger Leader at Greenhaw for an eternity running her Sett with great enthusiasm. At our annual Badger Camp, back in the day, Catherine was one of the regular leaders. Lately with her different health issues she has been a regular attender at the Adults and has continued to guide her beloved Badger family.
Well done Catherine. ❤️

19/02/2026

🚑 We're Hiring! First Aid Trainer – Part-Time & Casual Roles Available

Are you a qualified trainer with a passion for first aid? We'd love you to join our team at St John Ambulance Northern Ireland!
We're recruiting for two types of role:

✅ Part-Time Contract (18hrs/week)
✅ Casual Instructor

You'll need:

🎓 A nationally recognised Training & Assessing qualification (e.g. Level 3 Award in Education and Training)

🩺 A valid First Aid at Work certificate or registration with GMC, NMC, or HCPC

📋 At least 1 year of structured training delivery experience

Whether you're looking for stability or flexibility, you'll be joining a leading charity where your work genuinely saves lives.

Closing date: Sunday 8th March 2026 at 5:00pm

More info here: https://linkly.link/2b3kU

👇 Apply now via the link below — please note we are not accepting CVs and all applications must be made through our online form.

🔗 https://linkly.link/2b3kd

18/02/2026

Volunteering with St John Ambulance Belmont Adults Northern Ireland offers

Roles: From First aider to Emergency Responder (at public events),
Youth Leaders/Helpers (for Badger/Cadet units), and Support roles (fundraising, logistics).
Requirements: No prior experience is needed for most roles, but a passion for helping others is essential.
Youth Programmes: Opportunities for ages 5-10 (Badgers) and 11-17 (Cadets) exist across Northern Ireland,
Commitment: Flexible, with options to fit around your schedule.
Contact: Call 02890 799393 (ext 2) www.sjani.org to start.

Whether you are looking to become a first aider or support behind the scenes, you can apply directly through the St John Ambulance NI website. www.sjani.org

18/02/2026

24/11/2025

What a weekend....🥶☔ Fair play to all our members who braved the cold and the rain. On Saturday we helped West Tyrone with the switching on of the Xmas Lights in Strabane. Onto Sunday we had two big events. We had foot patrols and ambulance out on duty up the town at the Eucharistic Parade. A lovely event, although the prayers didn't work regarding the weather ☁️....
We had more members out on duty at the All Ireland Athletics Event at the Complex. Here we worked alongside Northlands, the MT team, ARDS and North Down and Seven Oaks. Again the weather played havoc with the event. With many casualties and working in quagmire conditions, our members did us proud. It was an honour to be invited to provide first aid cover at these two prestigious events.

16/11/2025

Out and about keeping busy in October/November. Whether it's duties, PR events or Remembrance, we will be there. Training continues on a Tuesday night. No resting up for our team of volunteers....just yet. 👍

08/09/2025

08/09/2025

What a very busy weekend we have had. Our members came out in strength to support our local community, giving of their precious time freely. We were proud to be associated with the Tristar Annual Football tournament, (we are covering four of their days), Allstate Family Fun Day, The Roaring Meg Festival and the Waterside Half Marathon.
The Marathon presented its own issues with the weather but we survived. Well done to all the participants who completed this event and a special well done also to two of our own members who successfully navigated the course.
Our Unit is starting back tomorrow and we are very welcoming of new members who reside in the L'derry area.

26/08/2025

A snapshot of a few of our events and introducing our youngest member. X

26/08/2025

Have you got what it takes to be an adult member of our Unit, or a leader with one of our Cadets (11-17 years) or Badger Units (6-10 years)? If so, message me on linda.heaney@sjani.org for more information.
Please take time to look at some of the things our members have been involved with. This is only a small insight into what we get up to. Thanks.

01/08/2025

Thank you Tescos 🙌