YOUNGSTERS are being offered the chance to brush up on their life-saving skills.St John Ambulance is holding free demonstrations in Brighton as part of its annual Save a Life September first aid drive.

Research by the charity shows 97% of people believe knowing first aid is important but just 10% have taken steps towards learning the skills needed in the last three years.

Regional training and community projects manager Chris Cook said: “Learning first aid is one of the most important things you can do.“In the time it takes to do your weekly shop you could learn how to stop a friend choking or keep a loved one alive until an ambulance arrives.”

Local volunteers will be providing demonstrations at: Brighton Museum and Art Gallery in the Royal Pavilion Gardens on Saturday from 10am to 4pm.They will also be at the Asda Brighton Marina store on Sunday, September 21 between the same times. For more details, visit www.sja.org.uk