Wrexham groups can arrange free first aid sessions

Wrexham schools, residents and community groups can arrange free first aid training sessions with Mayor Councillor Jeremy Kent, who is aiming to train 1,000 people during his term of office.

When: No dates or times have been published.
Where: Various locations in Wrexham.
Cost: Free.
Who can attend: Residents, schools and community groups in and around Wrexham.
Booking: Contact the Mayor to organise a session.

Free sessions for Wrexham schools and community groups

Rather than a single public event with a fixed venue, the training is being delivered in sessions arranged with local groups. That means a school or community organisation interested in taking part will need to get in touch with the Mayor to discuss a suitable session.

Councillor Kent is fitting the initiative around his mayoral commitments. He is also a Cadet Force Adult Volunteer with the Air Cadets, where he has trained cadets in a range of skills including first aid. The council says he is bringing that experience into the community through the free sessions.

The first session has already been held with pupils at St Paul’s school. Further sessions are already booked with a variety of community groups in and around Wrexham, so the programme is under way rather than simply planned.

The Mayor’s 1,000-person first aid goal

The Mayor has set a target of training 1,000 people during his term of office. His stated aim is for more people in the community to have a basic understanding of first aid and to feel able to offer care and support if someone needs help.

The training project sits alongside the Mayor’s fundraising work for his nominated charities, Andy’s Man Club and We Mind The Gap. The first aid sessions themselves are free of charge.

For residents, the practical route into the initiative appears to be through a school, community group or other local organisation able to arrange a session. The source says everyone is welcome to take part, from schools to community groups, and encourages people to contact the Mayor if they want to organise training.

What groups should confirm before arranging training

Wrexham Council News has not published a ticket page, individual session dates or times, venue addresses, transport information or accessibility details. Groups contacting the Mayor should therefore confirm the proposed location, date, time and any access arrangements directly when organising a session.

The council’s announcement identifies the Mayor as the organiser and directs prospective participants to contact him to arrange free first aid training in Wrexham.

Source: Wrexham Council News