Free blood pressure checks are being offered as part of a national campaign to raise awareness of strokes.

Elstree & Borehamwood Rotary Club will be on hand to carry out the tests at Number 96 community centre in Shenley Road, Borehamwood on Saturday.

The event is part of Know Your Blood Pressure Day, run by the Stroke Association. Those who are found to have high blood pressure will be told to visit their doctors.

Checks will be held between 9.30am to 4pm.