EVERY day more than 1,500 units of blood are needed in the north west.
You can help by donating at: the Formby Hall, Alder Street, Atherton on September 1 (1-3pm and 5-9pm), The Monaco Ballroom, Atherton Road, Hindley on September 2 (1-3pm and 5-9pm) and The Methodist Church, Elliott Street, Tyldesley on September 11 (10-noon and 2-4pm). Further details from 0845 7 711 711.
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