This message from Health and Safety arrived in my inbox last week. Library staff may be interested.
Tim O’Sullivan
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Hello everyone

The blood bank people need our help. When they booked their mobile service to come here, they were not aware of the students being on holidays when they confirmed this mobile some 18 months ago – and they are unable to change anything.

In order for this mobile to be even remotely successful, they are hopeful that we could encourage staff on campus to donate next week. It would be a great opportunity for them – no queues (and be away from their desks for less time and of course save three lives in the process!)

I wonder whether it is possible for you to pass the word around your department and colleagues – so as to maximise the amount of blood they can procure and make the visit worthwhile! As well as feeling good about doing a good deed!

They believe that as a result of this mix up of dates, they will be some 250 units of blood short for next week, so they do appreciate any help we can offer.

Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st – Shelley Common Room, Student Union Building – 10am until 3pm both days
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