St John Youth to celebrate 90 years helping Napier young people save lives

The Napier division learning first aid in 1990. Photo / Hato Hone St John

A Napier group is set to celebrate 90 years of teaching young people how to save lives.

St John Youth NZ teaches young people aged 5-18 about first aid, health care, and life skills in a fun community.

The Napier division is celebrating its 90th anniversary on Saturday, October 11 at 2pm at St John’s complex at 62 Tait Drive.

Tara Dugan, St John Youth district youth manager for the East Coast, said it would be a special occasion.

“I am very excited about the upcoming reunion on 11 October and the chance to reconnect with those who were part of the division I attended as a cadet,” Dugan said.

“St John Youth has given me many valuable life skills, experiences, and friendships that I cherish.

“We will have lots on display, including old uniforms and photographs, and there will also be a cake which we will cut.”

Current and former members are invited to join the festivities, which will include speeches and afternoon tea.

Originally founded in October 1935 as the Napier Nursing Cadet Division, the Napier division has met at a few different locations over the years.

Today, the division is based at the new St John complex on Tait Drive.

Anyone wishing to attend the commemoration event can contact Tara at tara.dugan@stjohn.org.nz.