Newmarket Road Surgery

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Newmarket Road Surgery with an unusual package. As he unloaded it from his truck, he noticed something odd—a small wooden box labeled ‘Free Samples’ had been left behind. Curious neighbors gathered around, wondering what secrets lay inside. As he opened it, out popped a tiny parrot that squawked, ‘I’m free now!’ Startled, everyone laughed. Turns out, someone had accidentally shipped a pet store bird instead of samples. Since then, the surgery’s waiting room has never been quite so entertaining.

2. One day, a delivery driver arrived at Newmarket Road Surgery with a mysterious package. As he unloaded it, he noticed something odd in the corner of the van—a tiny, dusty bird cage. Curious neighbors passing by stopped to watch as he placed the cage on the pavement, only to see a single feather float gently out and land on the doctor’s doorstep. The next morning, the doctor found not just one feather but an entire flock of chirping birds perched outside his surgery. Turned out, the delivery driver had accidentally picked up someone else's pet carrier. The doctor laughed it off, joking that maybe it was a sign from above—after all, who wouldn't want a bit of cheerful chirping during their check-ups? From then on, the birds became a quirky fixture, adding a touch of whimsy to the otherwise serious clinic.

3. One afternoon, a curious patient asked the receptionist, ‘Why does Dr. Smith always seem to be writing prescriptions for banana smoothies?’ The receptionist smiled and whispered, ‘Oh, you see, Dr. Smith is actually a secret fan of healthy smoothies. He thinks they’re great for boosting energy!’ The whole office had secretly started calling him “Banana Doc,” but it was all in good fun.

4. At dusk one evening, a small dog began barking furiously outside Newmarket Road Surgery. The staff looked out the window but saw nothing unusual—until they noticed the shadowy figure of a delivery driver adjusting something on his bicycle. The doctor peered closer and realized it was just an old poster for a local band stuck to the bike’s handlebars. The delivery driver sheepishly smiled and explained he’d forgotten to take it off earlier that day. As the sun set, everyone laughed, and the little dog finally stopped barking when its owner called it inside.