Blood donors are being asked to volunteer in Westhill at the Ashdale Hall on May 9 between 4pm and 8pm at Ashdale Hall on Westhill Drive.

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service must welcome 5,000 blood donors every week to meet the needs of patients in Scotland.

Every minute of every day someone in Scotland is receiving blood as part of a life-saving or life-enhancing treatment. Yet, only 5% of the population are active blood donors.

Sessions last around an hour. To book your appointment, call 0345 30 17 270 or email nss.snbtsenquiry@nhs.net