DONORS giving their 50th pints of blood are offered a choice - a formal ceremony in Taunton or a more relaxed one closer to home.

The three 50-pinters pictured - Sally Gibbons, of Porlock, Trevor Godley, of Tivington Heights and Peter Bright, of Timberscombe - opted for the latter.

Certificates in recognition of their life-giving voluntary service were presented at the St John Ambulance hall, in Minehead, when they turned up to give their 51st pints.

Pictured on the left is senior staff nurse Rita Parsons.

Photo: Steve Guscott.