Five young first-aiders have gained top awards for their dedication to life saving.

The young people are all members of the Badgers, the six to ten year age group of St John Ambulance.

The five ten-year-olds from Thame Badger Sett are Sophie Gornall, Alex Feuchtwanger, Rachel Harding, Naomi Hooper, and Luke Tite.

They will receive their awards tonight, in a presentation from Norman Green, the county Brigade's Commissioner for Youth.

They will receive certificates and a limited edition porcelain badger.

All five were trained by Badger leader Nicki Strathdee and her assistant Nichola North. Youngsters must gain badges in basic first aid, safety, health, caring and the history of the Brigade to become Superbadgers.

St John in Thame has 20 members in the Badger Sett, 30 Cadets, and ten adults.