[fishini]

If anyone is interested next Wednesday the 16th at the Proact.

[Heavy_Soul]

I'm there

[Goku]

Any idea on time

[fishini]

Goku, on 12 November 2016 - 09:04 AM, said:

Any idea on time

10am til 7pm

[Goku]

Nice one cheers

[lindo-spireite]

Is it much of a faff the first time you donate?

[fishini]

lindo-spireite, on 12 November 2016 - 02:39 PM, said:

Is it much of a faff the first time you donate?

Takes a little longer just so you can fill in the medical. Once you have given your first donation and you are registered you will be in the system. Then the medical form is sent to your home prior to your future donations. Allow about an hour per donation. Small price to pay to save lives. Easy really an hour of your time once every 3 or 4 months

lindo-spireite, on 12 November 2016 - 02:39 PM, said:

Is it much of a faff the first time you donate?

Takes a little longer just so you can fill in the medical. Once you have given your first donation and you are registered you will be in the system. Then the medical form is sent to your home prior to your future donations. Allow about an hour per donation. Small price to pay to save lives. Easy really an hour of your time once every 3 or 4 months

[Heavy_Soul]

lindo-spireite, on 12 November 2016 - 02:39 PM, said:

Is it much of a faff the first time you donate?

May take a little longer as fish said but from then on it's pretty straight forward.

You'll also be able to prebook future appointments etc.

[oldgoat]

It's weird that you get a txt now telling you where your blood has been used , time before this it was used at Barnsley hospital and the donation from the 2nd was issued at the NGH on Friday , perhaps it went to a muslim or a white racist , they are not that specific !

[fishini]

Goku, on 12 November 2016 - 12:03 PM, said:

Nice one cheers

Sorry about that, it was 12 not 10 until 7

[Steak pie please]

I went to the session about a month ago, and they had altered the layout so you went round the room in a circular motion, and ended up having a drink where you used to wait. It seemed to be a lot more efficient that way and I was in and out in 35 minutes, including a cup of coffee and 2 orange clubs and a pack of bourbons (main reason I go tbh )

Was it like that this time and did it make a difference, or did I just get lucky with my timing?

Wasn't keen on the mormon church venue near the bus depot that time - even staff were not allowed tea or coffee in the building, and had to sneak out to the bus for a cuppa from a flask, as it was against the churches beliefs.

[calvin plummers socks]

Steak pie please, on 17 November 2016 - 07:24 AM, said:

I went to the session about a month ago, and they had altered the layout so you went round the room in a circular motion, and ended up having a drink where you used to wait. It seemed to be a lot more efficient that way and I was in and out in 35 minutes, including a cup of coffee and 2 orange clubs and a pack of bourbons (main reason I go tbh )

Was it like that this time and did it make a difference, or did I just get lucky with my timing?

Wasn't keen on the mormon church venue near the bus depot that time - even staff were not allowed tea or coffee in the building, and had to sneak out to the bus for a cuppa from a flask, as it was against the churches beliefs.

Mormons don't like tea and bourbons?

Madness

[fishini]

Steak pie please, on 17 November 2016 - 07:24 AM, said:

I went to the session about a month ago, and they had altered the layout so you went round the room in a circular motion, and ended up having a drink where you used to wait. It seemed to be a lot more efficient that way and I was in and out in 35 minutes, including a cup of coffee and 2 orange clubs and a pack of bourbons (main reason I go tbh )

Was it like that this time and did it make a difference, or did I just get lucky with my timing?

Wasn't keen on the mormon church venue near the bus depot that time - even staff were not allowed tea or coffee in the building, and had to sneak out to the bus for a cuppa from a flask, as it was against the churches beliefs.

Lucky

[Sammy Spireite]

interestingly, its no longer possible to give blood at The Proact as they've increased the rental for use the lounge.

Yesterdays donations took place at the new Mormon church on Sheffield Road (which led to the non-availability of tea & coffee as its a stimulant).

[Heavy_Soul]

Sammy Spireite, on 03 March 2017 - 11:34 AM, said:

interestingly, its no longer possible to give blood at The Proact as they've increased the rental for use the lounge.

Yesterdays donations took place at the new Mormon church on Sheffield Road (which led to the non-availability of tea & coffee as its a stimulant).

I gave blood at the proact last week and my next appointment is also for there?

[Sammy Spireite]

Heavy_Soul, on 03 March 2017 - 11:49 AM, said:

I gave blood at the proact last week and my next appointment is also for there?

I'd check, a friend went yesterday

[Heavy_Soul]

Sammy Spireite, on 03 March 2017 - 12:00 PM, said:

I'd check, a friend went yesterday

I know they do use the church aswell as the football ground but I'll check.

[fishini]

Just had mine come today for 17th March at the Proact.

[Spireite1969]

I had to rearrange my appointment which was due to take place yesterday. I was told that there were no appointments at the Proact until June but managed to get one for April at the Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints. They prefer you to make an appointment these days.

[oldgoat]

donated at the church on the 2nd , they said they still have sessions at the proact etc but they don't charge for the using the church which is why they are using it .