Generous donor eases life at West Meads surgery

A new electrically-operated examination couch has been installed there thanks to an anonymous donor.

The generous gesture saw the individual pay more than 1,000 for the adjustable piece of furniture.

Delighted Dr Nick Rowse, the practice's senior partner, said: "We are so grateful to receive such a useful addition to the surgery.

"It will make examinations so much easier for our nurses and help our less-mobile patients generally."

The couch could soon be joined by another which the surgery's recently-formed Friends group hopes to buy.

The members have raised more than 550 since the Friends was formed in May to pay for equipment for patients not usually funded by the NHS.

A recent coffee morning in West Meads Hall raised 240 to help to swell the funds.

Committee members and volunteers set up stalls '“ including bric-a-brac, nearly-new items, books and crafts '“ as well as holding a raffle for the worthy cause.

The next event planned is a quiz night at the hall at 7.30pm on October 11.

Teams of up to six people are invited to test their knowledge for the 60 cash prize.

Tickets, priced 8 each including a glass of wine and a ploughman's supper, from Jane Castleton on 01243 827997.

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