Monday 31st January 2011

A local donor who was one of the first to give blood at the new B2 NET stadium was Guest of Honour to see The Spireites grab a draw in the dying minutes of the game against Bradford on Saturday.


(l-r) Daughter, Jessica Taylor, Spireites Forward Dean Morgan and VIP Blood Donor, James Taylor

James Taylor, who has donated blood 52 times, was the lucky winner of a VIP day out after entering the prize draw at the first ever session hosted by the National Blood Transfusion Service at the stadium last November.

His daughter Jessica was with him as he enjoyed a three-course lunch, a tour of the ground and seats in the main HTM stand, all hosted by CFC Director Ashley Carson.

Commenting on the match, James Taylor said: "Chesterfield scored a last minute equaliser which not only made it an exciting end to the day but it also raised by blood pressure considerably as well."

He added: "It was a wonderful experience and a great day out for a football match, but the B2net is also a great venue to give blood, which I shall be doing again at the next B2net sessions in March."

Bookings are already being taken for the next Blood Donor sessions at the B2net Stadium on Monday 14th March, Thursday 17th March, Sunday 3rd April, Monday 16th May, Monday 13th June, and Monday 4th July.

Normally walk-in donors are welcome but such is the demand for the sessions at the B2net Stadium that bookings in advance are being advised by ringing 0300 123 23 23.

For more details about giving blood go to www.blood.co.uk

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