Three people recognised for services to St John

Rachael Major, Dave Welbourne and Aimee Lihou were all invested into the St John Order

Two ambulance staff and one volunteer from Guernsey have been invested as Members of the Order of St John.

Aimee Lihou, head of quality and patient safety, former ambulance officer Dave Welbourne and St John charity volunteer Rachael Major, were all recognised for their services.

Ms Lihou helped with establishing the new ambulance service for Alderney, while Mr Welbourne served on the Flying Christine II and Flying Christine III, and Dr Major was recognised for her safeguarding work, charity leaders said.

The three received their awards were at a ceremony at the international headquarters of St John in Clerkenwell.

'Real honour'

Such appointments were sanctioned by HM King Charles to individuals recognised for an achievement, selflessness or inspiration and encouragement to others, the charity said.

Ms Lihou said: "It was a very special day, set within the St John Priory Church and a reception at St John's Gate.

"I was delighted to share the occasion with other recipients from Guernsey and members of my family."

She said she had been involved with the service since she was eight as a youth member and volunteer before training to be a paramedic.

Mr Welbourne said: "It was a surprise when I first heard about the nomination and a real honour to receive this award in recognition of my 40-plus years of service to the Flying Christine - a position that I have always enjoyed and felt passionate about."