Dr Linley-Adams announced last year that she would be retiring this summer after spending 31 years treating the people of Lytchett Matravers in Dorset. Because of social distancing restrictions, the villagers were unable to throw a farewell party for her. They also organised the guard of honour for her through Lytchett Matravers. To keep it all a surprise, organiser Claire Murphy asked the admin for the Lytchett Matravers Facebook page to block Dr Linley-Adams so she wouldn't see the exchange of messages. Dr Linley-Adams said: 'Because of Covid I didn't think I would get much of a leaving do.

Source: Daily Mail June 25, 2020 11:21 UTC