St John Ambulance Cymru has re-established a division in Brecon almost 20 years since the charity last had a permanent presence in the historic town.
The division was officially re-opened on Wednesday 3rd September 2025, in the company of Paul Griffiths OBE KStJ JP DL, Prior for Wales; Richard Lee MBE CStJ QAM, St John Ambulance Cymru Chief Executive Officer; Richard Paskell MBE CStJ, the charity’s Chief Commissioner and fellow St John People from around the county.
Dignitaries from across Powys also attended the evening's presentation, including the High Sheriff of Powys, Sally Roberts; the Mayor of Brecon, Cllr Marie Matthews together with representatives from the Scouts, Army Cadet Force and Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service.
St John Ambulance Cymru’s Commissioner for Powys, Mike Francis OStJ said:
“I am immensely proud of the team in Powys. Their commitment to supporting local communities is truly inspiring. The opening of Brecon Division marks a significant step forward in expanding our volunteer base in Powys, strengthening community support and resilience.
“The division has made steady progress in increasing its membership since the start of the year but we’d warmly welcome new members, with a range of roles available. You don’t need any prior experience and training to a very high standard is provided for all roles.
“Our vision is Wales as a community of lifesavers. I would encourage anyone to get involved with the charity and to learn lifesaving skills as you never know when they might be needed in an emergency. You don’t need any prior experience, just enthusiasm and a willingness to help."
Brecon Divisional meetings take place every Wednesday evening from 7pm to 9pm, at the Scout Hut, Scout Lane, Brecon LD3 7DX.
If you would like to find out more about becoming a St John Ambulance Cymru volunteer with the Brecon Division, or in any other location, please visit our volunteering page.
Adran Aberhonddu St John Ambulance Cymru yn ailagor yn swyddogol
Mae St John Ambulance Cymru wedi ailsefydlu adran yn Aberhonddu bron i 20 mlynedd ers i'r elusen gael presenoldeb parhaol yn y dref hanesyddol.
Ail-agorwyd yr adran yn swyddogol ddydd Mercher 3ydd Medi 2025, yng nghwmni'r Prior dros Gymru, Paul Griffiths OBE KStJ JP DL; Prif Swyddog Gweithredol St John Ambulance Cymru, Richard Lee MBE CStJ QAM, Prif Gomisiynydd yr elusen, Richard Paskell MBE CStJ, a Phobl St John eraill o bob cwr o'r sir.
Mynychodd urddasolion o bob cwr o Bowys gyflwyniad y noson hefyd, gan gynnwys Uchel Siryf Powys, Sally Roberts; Maer Aberhonddu, y Cynghorydd Marie Matthews ynghyd â chynrychiolwyr o'r Sgowtiaid, Llu Cadetiaid y Fyddin a Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru.
Dywedodd Comisiynydd St John Ambulance Cymru dros Bowys, Mike Francis OStJ:
“Rwy’n hynod falch o’r tîm ym Mhowys. Mae eu hymrwymiad i gefnogi cymunedau lleol yn wirioneddol ysbrydoledig. Mae agor Adran Aberhonddu yn nodi cam sylweddol ymlaen wrth ehangu ein sylfaen wirfoddolwyr ym Mhowys, gan gryfhau cefnogaeth a chydnerthedd cymunedol.
“Ers dechrau’r flwyddyn, mae’r adran wedi tyfu’n gyson gan gynyddu ei haelodaeth, ond mae croeso cynnes i aelodau newydd ymuno, gydag amrywiaeth o rolau ar gael. Nid oes angen unrhyw brofiad blaenorol arnoch a darperir hyfforddiant i safon uchel ar gyfer pob rôl.
“Ein gweledigaeth yw Cymru fel cymuned o achubwyr bywyd. Byddwn yn annog unrhyw un i gymryd rhan yn yr elusen ac i ddysgu sgiliau achub bywyd, gan nad ydych chi byth yn gwybod pryd y gallai fod eu hangen mewn argyfwng. Nid oes angen unrhyw brofiad blaenorol arnoch, dim ond brwdfrydedd a pharodrwydd i helpu.”
Cynhelir cyfarfodydd Adran Aberhonddu bob nos Fercher o 7pm tan 9pm, yng Nghwt y Sgowtiaid, Scout Lane, Aberhonddu LD3 7DX.
Os hoffech chi gael gwybod mwy am ddod yn wirfoddolwr St John Ambulance Cymru gydag Adran Aberhonddu, neu mewn unrhyw leoliad arall, ewch i'n tudalen gwirfoddoli