An otter in the sunshine

While undergoing tests for my irritating (in so many ways!) stomach issues today, I found myself relaxing in Cambridge's Addenbrooke's Hospital outpatients garden, where I found this beautiful otter sculpture.

In the blazing heat of this heatwave we're experiencing, the water feature bought a real sense of calm.


'The Otter' is a piece specially commissioned for the garden by sculptor Laurence Broderick, who also created the iconic 'Bull' centerpiece in Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre.


With half a dozen benches - some of which gave much-needed shade - the garden is a real haven. It was a pleasure, especially in such potentially stressful surroundings.