SOUTHBROOM Surgery patient Christopher Patey galvanised support from staff for a sponsored tricycle ride.

Mr Patey and GP Dr John Heaton-Renshaw, nurses, admin staff and friends of the surgery took it in turns to cycle round the car park of the surgery in Devizes.

Devizes Mayor Catherine Brown also supported the event.

Mr Patey, who has so far raised more than £100, said: "The generosity of people in Devizes is wonderful. It was good fun."

Last September, Mr Patey, who has diabetes and asthma, raised £42.70 for the surgery with a bring and buy sale at his home in South View Court.

The money from the tricycle ride will be used by the Friends of Southbroom Surgery to buy equipment.

Mr Patey is planning to hold another bring and buy sale and coffee morning at his home on May 31.