WORCESTER residents are being encouraged to give a gift of a different kind in the run up to Christmas by attending a blood donation session.

On Sunday, November 23, and Sunday, December 14, there will be blood donation sessions in Warndon Villages at the Lyppard Grange Community Centre, Ankerage Green, Worcester.

They will take place from 9am until 11.30am and 1pm through to 3.15pm.

Anyone wishing to attend is advised to call 0300 123 23 23 to book but people can just drop in.