Restart a Heart with St John Ambulance

St John Ambulance are running a first aid and CPR demonstration stand in Guildhall Square on Saturday 31 October, from 11:00 to 15:00. It's part of the national Restart a Heart initiative, and the local session is run by the Salisbury & South Wiltshire branch.

The volunteers on hand will show you how to perform CPR on adults, children and infants, and how to use an automated external defibrillator — including how to find the nearest one when it counts. They'll also run demonstrations on choking and bleeding, so it's not just about the heart. If you've never had a go at any of it, this is a low-pressure way to get a handle on the basics without having to sign up for a full course.

The day doubles as a fundraiser for local community projects, with games for children and St John Ambulance merchandise on sale, so it's something you can bring the family along to. It's free to attend and there's no need to book, so you can just drop by whenever you're passing through the square. It runs from 11:00 to 15:00 on Saturday 31 October in Guildhall Square, Salisbury.