A MIX-UP at the Charter Hall prevented donors from giving their blood last Thursday.

Scaffolding over the doorway to the foyer of the hall prevented the National Blood Service from taking their equipment inside the building. After unsuccessful attempts to take the equipment through the fire door, the session had to be cancelled.

The National Blood Service are next in Okehampton taking blood donations on Thursday, October 13, but with the session already close to being fully booked, the next fully available date for donors will be Friday December 16.

Blood stocks tend to get lower during the winter months, with donations vital at this busy time of year. To make an appointment, please call the National Blood Service on 0300 123 2323, or visit http://www.blood.co.uk">www.blood.co.uk