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What is 'Village
Wheels'?
It's a scheme that uses volunteer drivers to provide transport
for people
who are otherwise unable to make essential journeys, e.g.
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Visit to local GP, dentist, Optician, Chiropodist,
Vet etc. |
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Local Shopping, Bank, Post Office, Pension
collection, etc. |
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Collecting Prescriptions |
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Visiting sick relatives in Hospital |
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Attending village clubs or functions |
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Meeting a Bus, Coach or Train |
NB Journeys NOT undertaken - to work or school, or where a
Hospital Car or Ambulance service is available
So
how does it work?
To book a journey:-
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Telephone the Co-ordinator (James &
Margaret Stanley 01278 683939)
between 8-9 am or 5-6 pm unless a real emergency |
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Bookings CANNOT be accepted by
Drivers |
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the Co-ordinator will advise whether a driver is
available and what the charge will be |
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If the answer phone is connected, please give your
name telephone number and requirements and the Co-ordinator will call you back |
How
much does it Cost?
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A charge of 25p per mile is made per person |
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Fares should be given to the Driver at the start of
the journey |
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Any car parking charges may be claimed from the
passenger(s) |
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At the agreed time you will be picked up from your
home, taken to your appointment and returned home |
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