Mayor Zahra Beg joins first aid training at Barnet St John Ambulance underhill hub
The open day on 19 September showcased volunteer skills, recent event deployments and plans for a December community fair
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On 19 September 2026 the Mayor of Barnet, Councillor Zahra Beg, joined a practical first‑aid workshop held at the Underhill base of Barnet St John Ambulance. The session formed part of the charity’s Save a Life September campaign and was open to local residents who wanted to learn basic life‑support techniques.
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The training covered choking response, airway clearance and the recovery position. Cadet Eha assisted the mayor in practising a choking scenario, while emergency responder Robert Bacon demonstrated how to assess breathing. The mayor was welcomed by Sam McCully, the Barnet Network Lead, and community lead Winnie Bacon, as reported by The Barnet Society.
“Learning first aid is so important, and it is encouraging to see the fantastic work done by St John Ambulance up close.”
Zahra Beg, Mayor of Barnet
Mobile treatment centre at major events
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Barnet’s mobile treatment centre, one of four purchased for the London Olympic Games, was dispatched to the Notting Hill Carnival and then to the Great North Run in recent weeks. The unit provides on‑site medical support and supplies to event organisers, according to Barnet St John Ambulance staff.
Volunteer force and community outreach
Barnet St John Ambulance is staffed by 64 volunteers, a mix of adult members, cadets and Fellowship supporters, as confirmed by the organisation’s leadership. Volunteers plan to operate a smaller community support unit at the annual Barnet Christmas fayre in December 2026. The Underhill headquarters, located on Priory Grove off Westcombe Drive, was opened by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in 1990, with the Duke of Westminster laying the foundation stone a year earlier.
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+What did Mayor Zahra Beg do on 19 September?
Mayor Zahra Beg participated in a first‑aid training session at the Underhill headquarters of Barnet St John Ambulance on 19 September 2026. She practiced emergency techniques alongside volunteers, demonstrating the council’s support for community health education.
+How many volunteers does Barnet St John Ambulance have?
Barnet St John Ambulance operates with 64 volunteers, comprising adult members, cadets and Fellowship supporters. This figure is provided by the charity’s leadership and underpins its ability to run training events and provide mobile medical support at major gatherings.
+Which recent events used the borough’s mobile treatment centre?
The mobile treatment centre from Barnet St John Ambulance was deployed to the Notting Hill Carnival and the Great North Run in the weeks before the open day. The unit offers on‑site medical care and supplies at large public events.
+What community activity will the volunteers attend in December?
Barnet St John Ambulance volunteers plan to staff a community support unit at the annual Barnet Christmas fayre in December 2026. Their presence will provide first‑aid advice and basic health checks to fair visitors.
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