A FREE course in emergency first aid for children and babies was due to be held today between 10am and 2.30pm at the Brierfield Youth and Community Centre in Colne Road.

A day of emergency first aid will also be held at the centre on September 10, between 9.30am and 4pm.

The courses, for employees from firms with fewer than 50 workers, are provided by ABC First Aid Training Services of Reedley and funded by Pendle Action in the Community with Lancashire County Council's youth and community services.