I AM not often pleased to be in a long queue but I was on Friday when 150 attended the blood donor session at Ramsbottom Civic Hall.

It was heartening to see so many people waiting patiently to make their contribution to raising stocks ready for the demand over Christmas. What greater Christmas gift could there be than to help save a life and give someone the chance to be around for the Millennium celebrations.

COUNCILLOR SHEILA BARNES,

health lead spokesperson.

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