A BLOOD donor session will be held in the memorial hall at Ermysted's Grammar School, Skipton, next week.

NHS Blood and Transplant staff will be at the Gargrave Road school on Tuesday from 2pm to 3.45pm and from 4.45pm to 7.30pm/

NHS spokesman Donna Batty said: “We are asking people to make an appointment to donate blood to keep stocks healthy throughout the autumn months.

"The whole process of donating only takes an hour or so and you will be helping to ensure patients get the blood they need."

For further information, visit blood.co.uk