As part of The Northern Echo Lifeblood campaign, which aims to encourage people to give blood, here are details of forthcoming donor sessions in the region:

TODAY

Van Tempest Social Club, New Drive, Seaham, 2.45pm-7pm

Church Of The Ascension, Penrith Road, Middlesbrough.

2.30pm-6.45pm

Synthonia Club, Belasis Avenue, Billingham, 10am-3.30pm

TOMORROW

Leisure Centre, Alexandra Road, Gateshead, 2pm-7pm

Town Hall, Raby Road, Hartlepool, 10am-7pm

WEDNESDAY

Fulwell Methodist Church, Dovedale Road, Fulwell, Sunderland, 2pm-7pm

Cockerton Club, Woodland Road, Darlington, 3pm-7pm

THURSDAY

Methodist Church Centre, Kells Lane and Old Durham Road, Gateshead, 2.30pm-7pm

Civic Hall, Derwentside District Council, Medomsley Road, Consett, 2pm-7pm

FRIDAY

St Mary's Centre (Main Hall), Corporation Road, Middlesbrough. 2pm-6pm

Community Centre, Iris Crescent, Ouston, Chester-le-Street,

2pm-6.45pm

SUNDAY

Community Centre, Vine Street, Wallsend, 1.30pm-4.30p