Up early and a brief stint in the office before heading to Weymouth to sell poppies. I co-ordinate this annual event with Naomi Turner, who selflessly raises money during the Poppy Appeal period year in, year out. Because Naomi's street licence does not start until this week, I joined her at ASDA this year. I am always amazed at the generosity of people, who often contribute more than once. My charity tin soon began to fill up and there was no shortage of contributors. I spent two and a half hours on duty before heading into a backroom for one of my regular surgeries. Of course these are confidential. I have written to the local bus company's MD, asking whether he can introduce a non-stop bus service between Portland and Westhaven Hospital, where the island's closed beds have recently moved to.