St John Ambulance staff are celebrating the official opening of their new £550,000 county headquarters in Kidlington.

The two-storey building also provides state-of-the-art training rooms where members of the public can take up St John Ambulance courses in first aid and life-saving skills.

Lord Slynn with county commander Fred ThornleyThe new headquarters building, which was opened by St John Ambulance Prior, Lord Slynn, is a far cry from the old training premises, which consisted of an old hall.

Anyone interested in taking part in a St John Ambulance course can call 01865 378228 for more information.

**Picture: Richard Cave