TWO young brothers have become online stars overnight as the first aid experts for Trafford Leisure’s new online community hub.

The website, launched to support locals during the Covid-19 lockdown, offers health and wellness advice for all the family, including live exercise classes, fitness challenges, pre-recorded workouts, and inspirational first aid training posts led by nine-year-old William Buckley and his little brother, Jack, aged six.

Proud mum, Fiona, the leisure outfit's learning and development manager said: “I’m responsible for the lifeguard and first aid training at Trafford Leisure, and I was looking for practical ideas to entertain my children.

"We decided to make the recordings as part of their home-schooling, as William had already started learning first aid with his cub group.

“I thought it made sense for me to continue this education. The videos are aimed at children to learn the core skills, but anyone can benefit from the lessons. The videos are suitable for home learning and other youth organisations to utilise. The boys love making the videos. They are little superstars.”

The two boys have created a variety of videos, and have so far demonstrated how to stop nose bleeds, how to perform CPR, how to get into the recovery position and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). The videos have gone viral and been shared far and wide.

Fiona added: “This training could save a life. If a child can follow the simple steps then anyone can do it. First aid is all about keeping a cool head and following instructions. We really hope our videos will inspire other families in lockdown and will breakdown barriers or people’s nervousness surrounding basic first aid. William and Jack can’t wait to make more videos. They think they are the new Joe Wicks.”

Jo Cherrett, the firm's chief officer said: “The people of Trafford continue to amaze me. We couldn’t have created our community hub without their support. We love seeing our community sharing pictures of them keeping active.”