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Here\u2019s where you can donate blood<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blood donation clinics for March in the West Coast District are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moorreesburg Town Hall, Retief Street<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday 2 March<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13:00-17:15<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Porterville NG Church Hall, Church Street<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday 8 March<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:30-15:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malmesbury Town Hall, Church Street<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday 15 March<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15:00-18:45<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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