I don't wish to put the cat among the pigeons, but, I am with the Oundle surgery and have just spoken to them regarding how people without transport get in to the surgery. Apparently Oundle have a dedicated volunteer group (and I realise Oundle has more inhabitants, therefore more volunteers to call upon) - but they also said that many old people are taken by friends and relatives, who would go with them regardless of the distance involved, for support. I don't know if the volunteer group which used to exist in 'Cliffe is still in action, but as Wansford is such a modern surgery, I cannot see that it would be practical to replicate it four miles away, resulting in some treatments being carried out there and some in 'Cliffe. I totally understand that no-one wants to see the surgery in the village close, but feel if it did happen, it could result in Wansford having more facilities which could avoid hospital treatments. Please don't everyone shout at me, I am just trying to be practical. So often people say they have to go to Wansford for a particular treatment. This question mark over the surgery being closed has been on-going for many years. I sincerely hope it doesn't happen, but it wouldn't be the end of the world - when a doctor is needed for an emergency there is no 'local' doctor at 2.am. as there used to be years ago.