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Teenagers encouraged to sign up for National Citizen Service

22 May 2012

Devon teenagers finishing their GCSEs or in Year 12 this summer are being encouraged to sign up for a free five-week programme being delivered by Young Devon in partnership with the British Red Cross.

Karen and bird of prey!

Karen's story: on a wing and a wheelchair

We loaned Karen a wheelchair when she broke her ankle – without it, she wouldn't have been able to care for the birds at her aviary.

Volunteer Ed Owen and beneficiary Mervyn Gagg

Ed's story: volunteering gives new lease of life

Ed Owen was devastated when he lost his job after 42 years – but volunteering for the Red Cross has given him a new lease of life.

Volunteers demonstrating how to check an area is safe before performing first aid

Tracey's story: saving a life hours after first aid course

Tracey Webb and her husband were faced with a horrific road accident just hours after finishing a Red Cross first aid course.

Hands clasped together

Jill's story: first aid saved panto casualty

A pantomime rehearsal took a turn for the worse when an actor was scalded – but luckily Jill was on hand to play the role of first aider.

British Red Cross father and son team respond to Crediton thatch fire

03 Feb 2012

Volunteers from the British Red Cross fire and emergency support service (FESS) attended a large blaze in Mill Street, Crediton yesterday afternoon (Thursday 2 February) when a fire broke out in a row of thatched cottages.

British Red Cross shops appeal for donations

20 Jan 2012

From toys to textiles and gifts to glassware, the Red Cross shops are desperate for donations.

Early hours help with the ‘booze bus’

09 Jan 2012

With all that booze and squabbling, a night on the town can be pretty hazardous – but some revellers can now count on the Red Cross for support.

British Red Cross joins with Torbay Street Pastors to help people in crisis on streets of Torquay

05 Jan 2012

The British Red Cross is looking for new volunteers to provide first aid and emotional support to vulnerable people at night on the streets of Torquay.

Volunteers to help those with too much festive spirit

16 Dec 2011

Red Cross volunteers will provide first aid to Christmas revellers on Friday and Saturday nights in Glasgow, Torbay, and Brighton.

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