Charity to host investiture and installation service on Saturday
St John Ambulance's Isle of Man branch is to have a new Dame Commander invested at a special service this weekend (Saturday 31 October).
Samantha Crookall's promotion to the rank has been sanctioned by the Sovereign Head of the Order, His Majesty, King Charles.
The Investiture and Instillation will be conducted by the Prior of the Priory of England and the Islands, Rear Admiral Simon Williams CB,CVO,KStJ on behalf of the Grand Prior of the Order Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester.
His Excellency Sir John Lorimer KCB,DSO,MBE,CStJ as Patron of St John Ambulance Isle of Man will be in attendance with Lady Phillipa Lorimer MBE, President, Isle of Man Commandery of St John Ambulance.
Mrs Crookall has played a part in the organisation for over 20 years, describing it as something she's always been 'really passionate about'.
In terms of what she'll bring to her new role, she says her focus is firmly on training the youth on the Island, 'because they're the future':
The Investiture and Installation ceremony will take place at St Thomas’ Church in Douglas on Saturday at 2.15pm.
St John Ambulance Isle of Man is the leading health and first aid registered charity that steps forward in the moments that matter, playing an important role in the heart of the island’s community.
With over 100 adult volunteers, and more than 60 volunteers under the age of 18, it leads on community programmes like its Badger and Cadet youth programmes and volunteer services, and provides essential volunteer cover at public events.
Its charitable work is entirely funded by fundraising, donations and commercial activities, with funds being invested back into the work it does.
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