Learning how to save a life and how to call 999 were just some of the skills being taught at the New Addington health fair last week.

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Visitors also received CPR training

The day of fun and learning was hosted by London Ambulance Service took place at New Addington Community Centre in Central Parade.

Activities included, CPR demonstrations, free health checks, face painting and learning life saving skills.

There were also stalls with information from the British Heart Foundation, London Fire Brigade and Hear Us mental health charity.

 

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Dorren Delaney of the Casualties Union painted fake injuries on to children's faces

New Addington Councillor Tony Pearson attended the event on Friday, with his grandchildren Connor and Ellie Lockhart, aged six and four.

He said: "The event was really well attended, the staff were teaching our grandchildren how to make a 999 call, how to do heart massages, real skills that can save lives, it can make a big difference.

"It was good partnership work, Pathfinders were there as was Brenda Kirby Cancer Care as well as London Ambulance, it was a really good event and I look forward to the next one."

Your Local Guardian: Connor and Ellie Lockhart had injuries painted on to their facesConnor and Ellie Lockhart had injuries painted on to their faces

Connor and Ellie Lockhart had bruising painted on to their faces