THE National Blood Service has announced its programme of donation sessions in the Swindon area for next week.

On Tuesday, the service will be at the County Ground in County Road, with sessions held from 9.30am to 11.30am and 1.30pm to 3.30pm.

On Thursday, the venue will be St Paul's Church Centre in Covingham, and donations will be taken from 1.15pm to 3.55pm and from 5pm to 7.30pm.

On Friday, the focus will switch to Shrivenham, with sessions held at the Memorial Hall in Highworth Road from 1.15pm to 3.25pm and from 4.30pm to 7.15pm.

All are welcome to attend, whether first time donors or veterans.