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[jon whitaker @jw_hamble]

Thank you to the SW Area for hosting the Provincial Carol Service at St Andrew’s Church, Bournemouth yesterday. Well attended with excellent support from the Mayor of Bournemouth, Wessex Chorus, families and friends. Rounded off with refreshments at the Knole.

[jon whitaker @jw_hamble]

A full house at Homelea, Botley last night for a superb lecture by Mark Smith(Antiques Roadshow) ‘The War to end all Wars’. Poignant. Riveting.

[jon whitaker @jw_hamble]

My third day in London at various meetings . A time to stop, pause and remember as the wreath is laid at 1100.

[jon whitaker @jw_hamble]

Congratulations to Olivia Salmon, Lee on Solent Cadets, awarded District Cadet of the Year yesterday. A real privilege to meet cadets so dedicated and enthusiastic, working hard for St John Ambulance.

[jon whitaker @jw_hamble]

Superb meeting and working lunch with Provincial Heads of Orders. Very positive and pragmatic discussions as we support one another for the future. Thank you. ‘We are all this together’.

[jon whitaker @jw_hamble]

A privilege to be with over 200 Visiting Officers on Friday at the Novotel. A relaxing evening with a meaningful presentation from the MCF. I was pleased to be able to reinforce the importance of the VO role. The engagement, re engagement of our members must be our priority.

[jon whitaker @jw_hamble]

A relaxed and happy day in Somerset today supporting PGM David Medlock DL, and his team at his AGM. Good to meet up with friends across the counties. Thank you for your hospitality.

[jon whitaker @jw_hamble]

Congratulations to Elvetham Lodge, Basingstoke on the celebration of their postponed centenary. Huge service to local and national charities, both financially and in the giving of members time.

[jon whitaker @jw_hamble]

A real privilege to attend and support Norman Lodge in Chandlers Ford to celebrate their Centenary - delayed due to the pandemic. Congratulations

[jon whitaker @jw_hamble]

What a wonderful ten days on the run of meetings, both locally and beyond ! Proud to represent the Province in London this week for ceremonial and business meetings. Superb fellowship.”We are all in this together’

[jon whitaker @jw_hamble]

Congratulations to all those receiving Grand honours and Provincial honours today. You have all worked incredibly hard and deserve your rewards. We look forward to meeting up again.

[jon whitaker @jw_hamble]

Good to meet up with Chairmen of Tom Langton Fund and MCT last week- social distanced. Thank you to them and their committees for working hard behind the scenes to look after the needs of our members and their families.

[jon whitaker @jw_hamble]

Very productive meeting at the Prov Chapter Executive today. Thank you for the invitation. Working together.

[jon whitaker @jw_hamble]

Thank you to Southampton City Council for lighting up the Guildhall in green for St John’s Day to recognise the work of St John Ambulance ⁦@O2GuildhallS⁩ #StJohnsDay2020#StJohnsPeople@StJohnAmbulance

[jon whitaker @jw_hamble]

@sja_uni_soton @unisouthampton @stjohnambulance @NightingaleLDN @HillingdonNHSFT @HSciences @SJA_Students @SJA_LS_Student @SJA_ACR @Union_Soton Will, thank you for what you and other St John volunteers are doing.

[jon whitaker @jw_hamble]

Well done Mary. Thank you and stay safe

[SJA University of Southampton @sja_uni_soton]

"I'm fortunate to have the skills & opportunity to help our NHS"

Mary is a 4th year ship science student @unisouthampton & @stjohnambulance volunteer. She is volunteering on the frontline @nightingaleLDN to help treat patients with coronavirus #EverydayHeros

[jon whitaker @jw_hamble]

Thank you. St John volunteers are driving and crewing ambulances and supporting our nurses in hospitals throughout the Province and nationally.

[Hants & IoW Masons @HantsMason]

DPGM @jw_hamble is asking for our support for @stjohnambulance Emergency Appeal. Jon says " I volunteered for SJA and now as an NHS Responder I see first hand how it's backing the vital frontline of the NHS. Please dig deep to help via JustGiving." ---> https://t.co/x6ktbbjVys

[jon whitaker @jw_hamble]

A privilege to attend the Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel, Pangbourne today for their Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving. Humbled to meet a number of Falkland veterans including Hants & IOW Brethren.

[jon whitaker @jw_hamble]

A privilege to attend the Hamble DDay Commemoration Service and Parade with the RBL yesterday. Our Branch DDay Vet, W Bro Stan Rickeard, Legion d’Honour, recited the Exhortation. Hamble was one of the gathering points for troops prior to the Operation.