The blood-letting

Before we moved, I used to go to the blood-letting in Cambridge. Now, it's a bit far to go, so I went today to the blood-letting session in Mildenhall.

I can't bear needles; I only do it to feel smug, as the next statement shows.

I saved a life today; what did you do?

It's my dad's anniversary today, so I also feel quite sad.