SCHOOLS in Hampshire are being encouraged to sign up to a free presentation to help children look after their hearts.

National charity Heart Research UK and healthcare provider Simplyhealth have teamed up to provide a presentation which will be free until December.

This autumn term is the last chance for schools to take part in the charity’s free ‘Learn by Heart’ presentation which is aimed at children aged 7 to 11 years old.

Qualified teacher and heart research UK schools speaker co-ordinator Sharron Bright will lead the presentation, which addresses the functions of the heart and the human circulatory system.

Sharron, said: “We’re appealing to any schools in the Winchester area to come forward if they are interested in having this presentation for their children which will teach them about the heart, healthy living and how to reduce their risk of heart disease.”

Any schools interested should contact Sharron Bright on 0113 297 6214 or e-mail schools@heartresearch.org.uk.