Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2009 | Page 30

life SOCIAL SCENE The Countess of Wessex visits St. Johns Ambulance HRH the Countess of Wessex lent her support to an urgent appeal for funds to buy a new St John’s Ambulance for the Island at a special tea party held at Haseley Manor on July 9th 2009. The countess, who is Grand President of St John Ambulance, spent the afternoon at Haseley taking a closer look at the varied roles performed by volunteers both young and old, that have created real support for villages, businesses and events across the Island. Countess Sophie of Wessex also visited St Catherine’s School in Ventnor. 30