As part of The Northern Echo's Lifeblood campaign, which aims to encourage people to give blood, here are details of forthcoming donor sessions in the region.

Tomorrow: Leisure Centre, Alexandra Road, Gateshead, 2.15pm to 7pm.

Dormans Club, Oxford Road, Middlesbrough, 5pm to 8.30pm.

Masonic Hall, Victoria Avenue, Bishop Auckland, 2.45pm to7pm.

St Cuthbert's Church Hall, Church Road, Billingham, 2.30pm to 7pm.

Wednesday: Fulwell Methodist Church, Dovedale Road, Fulwell, Sunderland, 2.30pm to 7pm.

Cockerton Club, Woodland Road, Darlington, 3pm to 7pm.

Village Hall, Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe, 2.30pm to 7pm.

Thursday: Dryden Centre, Evistones Road, Gateshead, 2.15pm to 7pm.

Civic Hall, Medomsley Road, Consett, 2pm to 7pm.

Barley Mow Village Hall, Vigo Lane, Birtley, 2.30pm to 7pm.

Town Hall, Raby Road, Hartlepool, 10am to 7pm.

Friday: Washington Leisure Centre, District 1, Washington, 2.30pm to 7pm.

St Hilda's Church Hall, Mersey Road, Redcar, 3pm to 7pm.

Youth and Community Centre, Butterwick Road, Fishburn, 2.45pm and 7pm.

Community Centre, The Causeway, Billingham

2.30pm to 7pm.

Sunday: St Mary's Centre, Church Chare, Whickham, 1.30pm to 4.30pm.