Golf club steward Richard Davison is encouraging people to join a series of first aid courses after skills he learned helped save people's lives.

Mr Davison, the head steward of Worthing Golf Club, went on a first aid course run by St John Ambulance.

He said: "I have put my knowledge into practice on several occasions, such as dealing with people suffering a heart attack.

"Before I felt daunted but once I got the expert training I found my confidence really boosted. Now I can act quickly and with certainty.

"I urge anyone to call the booking line or drop in to one of the sessions to gain the basics of live-saving.

The Sussex branch of St John Ambulance is organising a series of two-hour first aid taster sessions in Southwick, Burgess Hill, Lewes and Steyning from today.

People from 12 years old to retirement age are invited to participate.

The first taster sessions is being held at St John Divisional HQ, The Twitten, Southwick, today from 10am until noon.

Further sessions will take place at the same times at the guide hut, Station Road, Burgess Hill, on Saturday, April 27; St John Divisional HQ, Timberyard Lane, Lewes, on Saturday, May 1; and at Strivens Barn, Middlemean, Steyning, on Saturday, May 18.

Anyone interested in joining one of the courses should call 01903 231407.