The mayor of Elmbridge Councillor James Vickers attended a first aid course in Thames Ditton on Sunday, April 25, run by the Ajax Sea Scouts.

The course, which was run for 36 scouting adults from around Surrey, took place at the Ajax Water Activities Centre.

Coun Vickers said: “I believe that everyone should find the time to attend a first aid course. Just learning how to keep someone’s heart pumping until the ambulance arrives can save a life and it’s incredibly easy once you have been taught.”

The mayor himself gave a first aid demonstration and was awarded full marks by the course instructor.