VOLUNTEERS have 11 opportunites to attend blood donor sessions in Darlington and South-West Durham next month.

All sessions, unless otherwise stated, run from 3pm to 7pm.

Times, venues and dates should be checked in advance on 0845 7711711 in case of any changes. Details of the sessions are:

Barnard Castle: Parish Hall, Newgate, on May 25, from 10.30am to 2.30pm.

Bishop Auckland: Drama Suite, Bishop Auckland College, on May 17.

Crook: Civic Hall, on May 8.

Darlington: Cockerton Club, on Woodland Road, on May 22, and St Cuthbert's Church Centre, in the Market Place, on May 15. This second date will be from 2pm to 7pm.

Fishburn: Youth and Community Centre, Butterwick Road, on May 18.

Newton Aycliffe: St Clare's Church, St Cuthbert's Way, on May 3 and 31.

Spennymoor: Leisure Centre, High Street, on May 4, from 10am to 4pm.

Trimdon Village: Community College, Elwick View, on May 17.

Wolsingham: Church/Masonic Hall, Church Lane, on May 15, from 3.15pm to 7pm.