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Practical, fun & tailored first aid training giving you the skills & confidence to administer first aid - whatever your activity or environment

Hello, I’m Andrea Bonacker and the face behind First Aid Training plus. From your first enquiry to discuss the right course for you through to booking and delivery and finally receiving your certificates on time - I'll be your main point of contact. I set up the business in 2011 and now work with a network of committed and enthusiastic trainers across the North of England and Scotland. What you can expect when you work with us:

+ Honest and straight forward advice and guidance to meet your individual first aid training needs

+ Practical hands-on first aid training relevant to your activities and environment

+ Courses delivered at your premises at times and dates to suit you and your staff

+ Friendly and experienced trainers passionate to keep it simple so you can save lives

+ Ofqual and SQA accredited first aid qualifications through the awarding body ITC First Ltd (formerly ITC First Aid Ltd)

+ Member of the Forest School Association (FSA) https://forestschoolassociation.org/fsa-members-directory/ #!biz/id/650034b5a7871e2e0605d6d3

12/10/2026

Geraldine from Lyme Disease Action told me that there is a new version of the O'Tom Tick Twister.

I was never a fan of them as I found it really hard to remove small ticks with them but was advised that this new version works great with small ticks as well.

If you want to give them a try you can purchase them on the LDA website here: https://www.lymediseaseaction.org.uk/what-we-are-doing/shop/

06/10/2026

Hi folks

After testing many different tick removers over many years this one from Lifesystems is the one I found works the best.

I especially like the small version you can attach to your keys, backpack, camerabag or simply to a zipper on a jacket for quick and easy access for removing ticks without delay.

You can purchase these through the charity Lyme Disease Action website where you also find other useful information about ticks and Lyme Disease.

https://www.lymediseaseaction.org.uk/what-we-are-doing/shop/

17/09/2026

"Autistic people are too often disbelieved, judged or blamed because of misconceptions about autism".

In this blog, autistic Policy and Public Affairs Manager Joey Nettleton Burrows explores the impact of harmful media narratives, stigma and discrimination, and why listening to autistic people and families is essential to creating meaningful change.

Joey Nettleton Burrows is our Policy and Public Affairs Manager and is autistic. In this blog, he discusses why politicians, the media and the public desperately need to start believing autistic people.

11/09/2026

Well-being sessions for children and young people in Lancashire Schools:

12 to 18th October is Mental Health Awareness Week and my friend Jane Early Years Sparkle who is an amazing Yoga Therapist has a few slots available for visiting local
schools (Jane is based in Lancashire) and work with children and young people, exploring ways to look after emotional wellbeing and focus on this year's topic of "Belonging Matters".

Check out her post below and contact her for more details if you think your school might be interested.

What is your school doing to support pupils' mental health?

The 9th of October is World Mental Health Day and I have a few slots available that week for visiting local schools and offering yoga and relaxation sessions for children and young people. This is the day when many pupils dress in yellow for Young Mind's "Hello Yellow" campaign.

During these sessions pupils will explore different movement, breathing and relaxation techniques and experience regulation of the breath, emotions and nervous system. We will also talk about ways we can look after our emotional wellbeing.

These sessions are designed specifically for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and so are fully accessible and can benefit everyone.

If you'd like your school to get involved please ask them to get into touch or tag someone below who might be interested. Also please like and comment to help this get seen by more local people. Thank you, Jane ☺️

29/01/2026

BHMAT’s Woodland Pioneers is back ready to rock’n’roll in 2026. Camp in a beautiful Lancashire woodland, learn woodland crafts from and with coppicers passionate about teaching and sharing their skills and expertise, eat amazing food freshly prepared on site every day with love and care and simply hang out with fun and kind folk in t’woods – curious 😉? Head over to the BHMAT website and book your ticket – you’ll be in for a treat 😊

08/01/2026

Hi folks

our 2026 outdoor/forest school first aid course dates are now set and all open for bookings :-)

https://www.facebook.com/FirstAidTrainingplus/events

Practical, fun & tailored first aid training giving you the skills & confidence to administer first aid - whatever your activity or environment

31/10/2025

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/29/soil-sandpit-children-dirty-biodiversity-finnish-nurseries-research-microbes-bacteria-aoe?brid=UTzRM1RviSS49q0L8rJymg&fbclid=IwdGRjcANxvs1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkmRWCrwRn_D0A7N04BhCzZRY8mzHCOrBsduC8xv1cUFq_qtRJ1Lni6zfu6l_aem_Sz2ZSLQd8Vhlc7EuqK7I0A

In Finland, kindergartens are exposing children to more mud, wild plants and moss - and finding changes to their health that show how crucial biodiversity is to wellbeing

30/10/2025

It was a great pleasure to provide the first of many outdoor first aid CPD sessions for the team(s) at Kids Planet Day Nurseries in support of their Udeskole outdoor learning approach across all their nurseries.

https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/parents/kids-outdoors/

20/08/2025

You can now also find my profile on the Forest School Association membership pages :-)

14/07/2025

Have you started thinking about what to do with the kids this summer?
(no!? me too 😅) The summer holidays are ridiculously close...

I have a couple of childrens workshops coming up for you
🐟 29th July 10-11 Weave a willow fish - or two if you have time £10
🐦7th Aug 10-11 Weave a birdfeeder - or two £10

Suitable for 4 and up, although younger ones may need a little help from their adult.

To book your place head over to my website www.amygunawanwillowweaving.com/book-online

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