Safety first for cadet Harriet
A STUDENT has been named St John Ambulance National Cadet of the Year for 2017.
Harriet Walton, who attends Rochdale Sixth Form College, triumphed in the two-day contest, which saw the best of the first aid charity’s young volunteers from across the country put through their paces in a series of tough tasks.
She will now represent St John Ambulance Cadets at a number of high profile events across the country over the coming year.
The 16-year-old said: “I am so thrilled to be awarded the National Cadet of the Year 2017 and delighted to be bringing it back to the North.
“I have had a brilliant weekend and even being there with the top 30 cadets in the country was an honour.
“I want to say well done to all the regional cadets too, I just know we are going to be a great team and I’m really looking forward to working with everyone.
“I can’t wait to see what the coming year brings. Thanks to everyone who has helped me along the way.”
Simon Dunn, regional director for St John Ambulance said: “Harriet demonstrated a clear understanding of the importance of first aid and will act as an excellent ambassador for St John Ambulance.
“Her support will help us to encourage more young people to learn some basic life saving skills and be the difference between a life lost and a life saved.”