Medwyn Hughes - Wales Air Ambulance

The membership observed a minute silence in remembrance  of Past President Jack Hudson and a member since 1977

The speaker was Medwin Hughes a Rotarian from the Bangor club whose presentation was about the Welsh Air Ambulance Service established on St David’s day 2001 and is a registered charity requiring £6 million per annum to run..There is no financial support available from Central Government or the National Lottery. The success of the charity to date is thanks to the commitment and generosity of the people of Wales

The medical profession is strongly of the opinion that a patient’s chances of survival are far greater if they reach hospital within one hour, often called the golden hour.  

From one helicopter flying limited hours each week, the organisation now operates three helicopters and provides cover across the whole of Wales every day of the year. .

President Alan presented a cheque for £500 to Medwin proceeds from the Christmas ‘Snowman’ Collection