RESIDENTS are urged to donate blood at a session in Elstree later this month.

NHS Blood and Transplant is asking people to "save a life this summer" by giving blood at Allum Hall, Allum Lane, on Saturday, June 18.

The sessions run from 9.15am to 12.30pm, and 2pm to 4pm.

Anyone aged between 17 and 65, weighing more than 50kg and in general good health can potentially give blood.

To book an appointment call the Donor Line on 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk.