Oral history interview with Nicholas Evanson

Title Oral history interview with Nicholas Evanson, 2022

Interview date 18/08/2022

Interview location St John Ambulance, Exeter

Interview length 01:30:17

Interview reference ARC2023/011/048

Interview summary

Nicholas (NE) describes receiving training in basic bandaging and using wooden splints. He recalls his Division building was also a full-time ambulance station, and that the Division provided a full-time evening service. NE describes his Cadet uniform and the pride he felt wearing it. He goes on to reflect that the modern green uniform looks more professional. NE talks about attending duties in Torquay. He talks about attending a conference in Devon, sleeping outside in an ambulance, and playing with first aid equipment. NE describes attending a camp for people with disabilities and acquiring skills in providing care and support. NE talks about attending the St John Ambulance centenary party in Hyde Park in 1987 and seeing royalty for the first time. He describes a particularly memorable event in Australia covering the Sydney Olympics. Nicholas stayed with St John in an adult Division and talks about the leadership roles he went on to have and receiving a Service Award.

Starting year: 1983

Starting Division/Unit: Torquay Ambulance Cadet Division, Devon