THE National Blood Service is appealing to Bolton people to give the perfect Christmas present -- and donate some blood.

There will be a blood donor sessions at the Christ Church, Mytham Road, Little Lever on January 2nd, at 1.30pm, 3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm; and at the Walker Memorial Hall, Ridgeway Gate, on January 8 and 14, at 1.30pm, 3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm.

For more information call the national Donor Helpline on 0845 7711711, or log onto www.blood.co.uk