The threat of Storm Ciaran didn't dampen our spirits (or our bodies) this evening and we managed to get a lot of work done before dashing home to take to our beds.

Dr Jack met us to pass on Karen's plans for tidying the garden area, and bagged himself his first good deed in the process - head to his profile to give him a cheer!

We trimmed hedges, pulled up weeds and swept up leaves in the small fenced garden and the narrow beds in front of the surgery to make the area look neater and more welcoming for local residents and patients. One local resident spotted us from her window and popped over to have a chat, expressing an interest in helping with the garden upkeep, which was lovely.

Hopefully in the spring we'll be able to help with planting some new shrubs to really bring the outside of the surgery to life.