Westhill and District Community Sport and Leisure Hub has organised two courses for the month of May.

A workshop in Safeguarding and Protecting Children will be held on Wednesday 17th May at Westhill Academy.

It is FREE to all coaches of sport/leisure clubs in the local area. Only 20 places are available. First come, first served basis.

To register, email wdcsh@hotmail.com and provide your name, contact phone number and email address.

A generic course in Emergency First Aid for Sport is scheduled for Wednesday 24 May and Wednesday 31 May, 6.30pm to 9.30pm (both evenings are required) at Westhill Academy, Westhill.

The course will enable a candidate to be able to act as a first aider to take charge of the first aid arrangements, including looking after equipment and facilities and calling the Emergency Services when required.

It will also provide learners with the ability to respond to emergency first aid situations that may arise when coaching, officiating, helping or participating in sport.

There are only 12 places available on a first come first served basis. To register please email your name, email, contact number and name of the club you are a member of to: wdcsh@hotmail.com

The cost is £10 per person and is open to all coaches of sport/leisure clubs in the local area.

Another course will be arranged if there is sufficient demand.