A Big Thank you from SWAST

Dear Barrie

I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to extend my thanks to you and your colleagues at Taunton Ambulance Station and the Taunton Freemasons for your incredible support. Raising over £600 for the Trust Charity following the Taunton Ambulance Station Open Day in August this year is truly commendable.

I had the pleasure of dropping into the event with my family in 2024, and I was really impressed by the fantastic organisation and the immense effort that goes into making these events so successful. Your dedication and hard work are evident in every aspect of the event.

I understand Taunton open day has always been a popular event, and your continued support and enthusiasm are greatly appreciated.

Keep up the amazing work and thank you for your outstanding contributions.

Thanks

John.

John Martin | Chief Executive Officer

The letter above is from John Martin, Chief Executive Officer of South West Ambulance Service Trust (SWAST).

Barrie Jacques from Emergency Services Lodge in Taunton takes the lead every year to raise money for his employer SWAST (South West Ambulance Service Trust). Barrie is assisted by other SWAST employees – many of whom are also members of ESL.

The 2025 event at Taunton Ambulance Station raised over £600 which Barrie took down to the SWAST HQ in Exeter. The Photo below is from the presentation of the money.

Barrie was also accompanied by Steve Thraxton (Assistant Provincial Grand Almoner) and Ian Clift from ESL for the presentation.