The crew brought a replica of their helicopter’s cockpit into the town centre to raise money for the service. Keith Bailey is qupted. The photograph shows William Thompson of Kimberley Way with Stuart Alves (left) and David Holder.

Staff from Stafford Ambulance Station social club demonstrated first aid techniques to help raise money for the school. The photograph shows Claire Worthington and Josie Pyatt

Council staff held a charity car wash to raise money for the local air ambulance. The photograph shows Kevin Hunt (left), Graham Kemsley, Mick Kemsley, Brian Cullen and Truudi Kemsley.

Pupils were the first in the country to complete a life-saving course run by Staffordshire Ambulance Service. Peter Griffin and Roger Thayne are quoted. The photograph shows Stephen Pearce handing presenting a certificate to Angela Allan, with other pupil

There were fears that the air ambulance would soon be grounded, despite a massive fundraising drive, as there were not enough funds to sustain the service. Christ Twemlow is mentioned. The photograph shows Barry Johns receiving cheques from John Collard o

The Trust purchased six new accident and emergency vehicles from Renault, which were they only ones available which met their criteria. The photograph shows Paul Curley with Bob Lee and one of the new ambulances.

Ambulance crews were washing cars to help raise money for a day’s outing for local underprivileged children, along with a raffle for tickets for Alton Towers. The photograph shows Ian Hingerty (left), Mark Chatfield and Claire Worthington.

The Variety Club of Great Britain raised money for the country’s first purpose-built children’s ambulance, to be based in Staffordshire and covering Stafford and Cannock. The photograph shows Charles Murray handing the keys to Roger Thayne, alongside Prof

Young designers from the Stafford College Chetwynd Centre had redecorated the children’s waiting area, and it was officially opened by Father Christmas. The photograph shows Clair Harris (left) and Susan Berry pictured with part of their winning design, i

Nursing sister Tessa Mobberley from Rugeley won a Cow and Gate scholarship worth £2000 to help her improve care for children through the development of a Kinder Care database. The photograph shows Tessa with Samantha Astbury.