RESIDENTS can give blood at a variety of locations over the coming weeks.

On Monday donations can be made at the United Reform Church, in Fareham, or The Winchester Hotel, in Winchester, then on Wednesday at the Chamberlayne Centre, in Weston, Thursday at the Millenium Memorial Hall, in Littleton, near Winchester, and Friday at The Pear Tree Church, in Itchen.

Later in the month the blood donation service will be at the Baptist Church Hall, in Shirley, on November 23, and the Central Baptist Church, in Southampton and Southampton University, on November 25.

Most people can give blood if they are in good health, aged 17 to 65 (for their first donation) and weigh at least 7st 12lb.

To come to a session it is helpful to book an appointment in advance. For more information and to book one of these sessions visit blood.co.uk.