Community Transport in Oxfordshire DIRECTORY
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<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Transport</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>: Directory 2012Welcome to the <strong>Oxfordshire</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Transport</strong> Directory.We hope that this edition is as popular as its predecessor andthanks once aga<strong>in</strong> to all the scheme organisers who havecooperated <strong>in</strong> this production. Please do keep the <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>Rural <strong>Community</strong> Council (ORCC) <strong>in</strong>formed of any amendments orsuggestions which you might have for the next edition.ContentsIntroduction to <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Transport</strong> 1Us<strong>in</strong>g this Directory 2Sett<strong>in</strong>g up your own scheme 4<strong>Transport</strong> Schemes by Parish/Town 5<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Transport</strong> Schemes 19Other <strong>Transport</strong> Schemes of Interesta) Dial-a-Ride 46b) Hospital <strong>Transport</strong> Service 47c) School <strong>Transport</strong> 47d) The Integrated <strong>Transport</strong> Services Fleet 48e) St John Ambulance 49f) The British Red Cross 50Shopmobility Schemes 51Wheelchair Accessible Taxi and Private Hire Services 54Parish <strong>Transport</strong> Representatives 55Useful Contacts 56
Us<strong>in</strong>g this DirectoryWhat is it?Assum<strong>in</strong>g that you do not have access to a car and are unable touse public transport, the follow<strong>in</strong>g table is a guide to whichoptions for transport may be available.Purpose of tripOptionsGP or othermedicalappo<strong>in</strong>tmentHospitalappo<strong>in</strong>tmentCar Scheme – is there one serv<strong>in</strong>g yourarea?Non-Emergency Patient <strong>Transport</strong>ServiceCar Scheme – is there one serv<strong>in</strong>g yourparish?British Red Cross/St John Ambulance?Visit<strong>in</strong>g someone<strong>in</strong> hospital or Day Dial-a-Ride cover<strong>in</strong>g your area (not forDay Centres)Centres and other Some car schemesSocial and Health Social and <strong>Community</strong> ServicesCare servicesSpecial <strong>Transport</strong> Services (limitedavailability)Shopp<strong>in</strong>g Dial-a-Ride cover<strong>in</strong>g your area Your local car scheme may be able tohelpLeisure Dial-a-Ride cover<strong>in</strong>g your area Your local car scheme may be able tohelp- 2 -
Us<strong>in</strong>g this directory you can f<strong>in</strong>d out about your communitytransport options by look<strong>in</strong>g up your parish <strong>in</strong> Section 4 to seewhich schemes it is served by.If you need help with plann<strong>in</strong>g your journey then you can get helpover the phone or onl<strong>in</strong>e at:Travel<strong>in</strong>e: Tel 0871 200 22 33 or get your travel <strong>in</strong>formation andplan onl<strong>in</strong>e at www.travel<strong>in</strong>e.<strong>in</strong>foOxTAIL (<strong>Oxfordshire</strong> Travel and Advice L<strong>in</strong>e for the over 65s anddisabled): Tel 01865 323738 or email oxtail@oxfordshire.gov.ukIf your parish is not served by a scheme, one of the county-wideschemes may be able to help you. Alternatively, you may wish tolook <strong>in</strong>to options available for sett<strong>in</strong>g up your own communitytransport scheme.Please note that the wheelchair symbol denotes that thescheme has a wheelchair accessible vehicle. In addition some carschemes will take foldable wheelchairs, but do not have a symboldenot<strong>in</strong>g this.- 3 -
Sett<strong>in</strong>g up your own SchemeIf you feel there is an unmet transport need <strong>in</strong> your community,you can help to f<strong>in</strong>d a solution by gett<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> the follow<strong>in</strong>gways:• Identify<strong>in</strong>g the problem – work with your Parish <strong>Transport</strong>Representative and/or your Parish Council to carry out alocal transport needs survey (help is available from ORCC)• Work<strong>in</strong>g together – get together a small group of <strong>in</strong>terestedlocal people to form a village transport group (<strong>in</strong>viterepresentatives from local bodies like the school, the WI,the residential home, the playgroup, the Parish Council)• Look<strong>in</strong>g at the solution – advice is available from ORCC tohelp your group f<strong>in</strong>d the right solution• Gett<strong>in</strong>g a scheme up and runn<strong>in</strong>g – ORCC can offer<strong>in</strong>formation on relevant legislation, fund<strong>in</strong>g sources etc.If you are <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g out more please contact the<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Transport</strong> Adviser at ORCC (contact details are onpage 56)- 4 -
<strong>Transport</strong> Scheme by Parish/Town/WardIn the follow<strong>in</strong>g section all parishes and wards (<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g OxfordCity) are listed alphabetically with<strong>in</strong> their districts.If you f<strong>in</strong>d that your parish does not have its own scheme, youshould consider the follow<strong>in</strong>g county-wide schemes:• Dial-a-Ride• The British Red Cross• St John AmbulanceCherwell DistrictAdderburyAmbrosdenArdleyArncottBanburyBarford St John & StMichaelBegbrokeBicesterBlackthornBletch<strong>in</strong>gdonBloxhamBodicoteBourtonBroughtonBucknellBanbury & District Volunteer BureauBanbury & District Volunteer Bureau,WRVS Good Neighbour Scheme,Volunteer Connect <strong>Transport</strong> <strong>Community</strong>Scheme for North CherwellBanbury & District Volunteer Bureau,Dedd<strong>in</strong>gton HC Bus SchemeKidl<strong>in</strong>gton Sa<strong>in</strong>sbury’s Free BusBanbury & District Volunteer Bureau,Volunteer Connect <strong>Transport</strong> <strong>Community</strong>Scheme for East CherwellKirtl<strong>in</strong>gton Care SchemeBanbury & District Volunteer BureauBanbury & District Volunteer BureauBanbury & District Volunteer BureauBanbury & District Volunteer Bureau- 5 -
CaversfieldCharlton-on-OtmoorChestertonClaydon withClattercoteCottisfordCropredyDedd<strong>in</strong>gtonDraytonDuns TewEpwellFencott & MurcottF<strong>in</strong>mereFr<strong>in</strong>gfordFritwellGod<strong>in</strong>gtonGosford & WaterEatonHampton Gaye &PoyleHanwellHardwick withTusmoreHetheHook NortonHorleyHorntonHorton-cum-StudleyIslipKidl<strong>in</strong>gtonKirtl<strong>in</strong>gtonLauntonBanbury & District Volunteer BureauBanbury & District Volunteer BureauBanbury & District Volunteer BureauDedd<strong>in</strong>gton HC Bus SchemeBanbury & District Volunteer BureauDedd<strong>in</strong>gton HC Bus SchemeBanbury & District Volunteer BureauHorton-cum-Studley Car SchemeVolunteer Connect <strong>Transport</strong> <strong>Community</strong>Scheme for South CherwellKirtl<strong>in</strong>gton Care Scheme- 6 -
Lower HeyfordMertonMiddle AstonMiddleton StoneyMilcombeMiltonMixburyMoll<strong>in</strong>gtonNewton PurcellNokeNorth AstonNorth New<strong>in</strong>gtonOdd<strong>in</strong>gtonPidd<strong>in</strong>gtonPrescoteShelswellShen<strong>in</strong>gton withAlkertonShipton-on-CherwellShutfordSibford FerrisSibford GowerSomertonSouldernSouth New<strong>in</strong>gtonSteeple AstonStoke LyneStratton AudleySwalcliffeTadmartonUpper HeyfordWard<strong>in</strong>gtonWendleburyWeston-o-t-GreenBanbury & District Volunteer BureauBanbury & District Volunteer BureauBanbury & District Volunteer BureauBanbury & District Volunteer BureauBanbury & District Volunteer BureauBanbury & District Volunteer BureauBanbury & District Volunteer BureauBanbury & District Volunteer BureauBanbury & District Volunteer BureauWendlebury M<strong>in</strong>ibus- 7 -
Wigg<strong>in</strong>tonWroxtonYarntonBanbury & District Volunteer Bureau,Wroxton & Balscote Surgery Car SchemeYarnton Care Committee,Kidl<strong>in</strong>gton Sa<strong>in</strong>sbury’s Free BusOxford CityNorth area:South area:East area:West area:North Area Association Car Scheme,Kidl<strong>in</strong>gton Sa<strong>in</strong>sbury’s Free BusBarton <strong>Community</strong> M<strong>in</strong>ibusSouth <strong>Oxfordshire</strong> DistrictAdwellAston RowantAston TirroldAston UpthorpeBaldonsBeckley & StowoodBensonBer<strong>in</strong>sfieldBerrick SalomeB<strong>in</strong>field HeathBix & AssendonBrightwell Baldw<strong>in</strong>Brightwell-cum-SotwellBritwellChalgroveShar<strong>in</strong>g Life LiftsDidcot Volunteer CentreDidcot Volunteer CentreBenson Volunteer Helpl<strong>in</strong>eBer<strong>in</strong>sfield Volunteer Car ServiceBenson Volunteer Helpl<strong>in</strong>eSonn<strong>in</strong>g Common Fish Vol’ CentreBrightwell-cum-Sotwell Car SchemeChalgrove <strong>Transport</strong> Scheme (CHATS)- 8 -
CheckendonCh<strong>in</strong>norCholseyClifton HampdenCrowellCrowmarshCuddesdon & DentonCulhamCuxham withEas<strong>in</strong>gtonDidcotDorchesterDrayton St LeonardEast HagbourneElsfieldEwelmeEye & DunsdenForest Hill withShotoverGars<strong>in</strong>gtonGor<strong>in</strong>gGor<strong>in</strong>g HeathGreat HaseleyGreat MiltonHarpsdenHenleyNettlebed and District Good NeighbourScheme, Nettlebed Surgery M<strong>in</strong>ibus,Stoke Row School M<strong>in</strong>ibus,Woodcote VolunteersCh<strong>in</strong>nor <strong>Community</strong> M<strong>in</strong>ibus, Ch<strong>in</strong>norGood Neighbour Scheme, Shar<strong>in</strong>g LifeLiftsCholsey <strong>Community</strong> Car ServiceCh<strong>in</strong>nor <strong>Community</strong> M<strong>in</strong>ibusWatl<strong>in</strong>gton Voluntary DriversDidcot Volunteer CentreDorchester Surgery Car SchemeDidcot Volunteer CentreBenson Volunteer Helpl<strong>in</strong>eGor<strong>in</strong>g and District Vol’ <strong>Transport</strong>Scheme, Readibus Dial-a-RidePangbourne and District Vol’ Centre CarScheme, Woodcote Volunteers3 Villages Car Scheme, Shar<strong>in</strong>g Life Lifts3 Villages Car SchemeHenley Handibus Scheme,Henley-on-Thames Volunteer Bureau- 9 -
HighmoorHoltonHorspathIpsdenKidmore EndLewknorLittle MiltonLittle WittenhamLong WittenhamMapledurhamMoulsfordNettlebedNew<strong>in</strong>gtonNorth MoretonNuffieldNuneham CourtenayPishill with StonorPyrtonRotherfield GreysRotherfieldPeppardSandford-on-ThamesShiplakeShirburnSonn<strong>in</strong>g CommonSouth MoretonNettlebed and District Good NeighbourScheme, Nettlebed Surgery M<strong>in</strong>ibus,Stoke Row School M<strong>in</strong>ibus,Swyncombe Lifel<strong>in</strong>e TaxibusSonn<strong>in</strong>g Common Fish Volunteer Centre3 Villages Car SchemeDidcot Volunteer CentreDidcot Volunteer CentreNettlebed and District Good NeighbourScheme, Nettlebed Surgery M<strong>in</strong>ibus,Stoke Row School M<strong>in</strong>ibusSwyncombe Lifel<strong>in</strong>e TaxibusStadhampton Doctors Car ServiceDidcot Volunteer CentreNettlebed and District Good NeighbourScheme, Nettlebed Surgery M<strong>in</strong>ibus,Stoke Row School M<strong>in</strong>ibusSwyncombe Lifel<strong>in</strong>e TaxibusSonn<strong>in</strong>g Common FISH Volunteer CentreSonn<strong>in</strong>g Common FISH Volunteer CentreSonn<strong>in</strong>g Common FISH Volunteer CentreDidcot Volunteer Centre- 10 -
South StokeStadhamptonStanton St JohnStoke RowStoke TalmageSwyncombeSydenhamTetsworthThameTidd<strong>in</strong>gton withAlburyTowerseyWall<strong>in</strong>gfordWarboroughWaterperry withThomleyWaterstockWatl<strong>in</strong>gtonWest HagbourneWheatfieldWheatleyWhitchurchWoodcoteWoodeatonGor<strong>in</strong>g and District Voluntary <strong>Transport</strong>ServiceStadhampton Doctors Car ServiceNettlebed and District Good NeighbourScheme, Nettlebed Surgery M<strong>in</strong>ibus,Stoke Row School M<strong>in</strong>ibusSwyncombe Lifel<strong>in</strong>e TaxibusCh<strong>in</strong>nor <strong>Community</strong> M<strong>in</strong>ibus, Shar<strong>in</strong>gLife LiftsShar<strong>in</strong>g Life LiftsThame <strong>Community</strong> Car, Shar<strong>in</strong>g Life Lifts3 Villages Car SchemeCh<strong>in</strong>nor <strong>Community</strong> M<strong>in</strong>ibus, Shar<strong>in</strong>gLife LiftsWall<strong>in</strong>gford Volunteer CentreWarborough & Shill<strong>in</strong>gford Surgery CarSchemeWatl<strong>in</strong>gton Voluntary Drivers (WVD),Go Ride CICDidcot Volunteer CentreWheatley Care SchemePangbourne and District VolunteerCentreWoodcote Volunteers- 11 -
Vale of the White Horse DistrictAb<strong>in</strong>gdonApplefordAppleton with EatonArd<strong>in</strong>gton & Lock<strong>in</strong>geAshburyBaulk<strong>in</strong>gBesselsleighBlewburyBourtonBucklandBuscotCharney BassettChildreyChiltonColeshillCompton BeauchampCumnorDenchworthDraytonEast ChallowEast HanneyEast HendredEaton Hast<strong>in</strong>gsAb<strong>in</strong>gdon & District Volunteer CarSchemeAppleton Voluntary <strong>Transport</strong> ServiceIndependent Advice CentreSw<strong>in</strong>don Dial-a-Ride Villages ShopperBusUBW M<strong>in</strong>ibusBlewbury Fly<strong>in</strong>g Squad, Didcot VolunteerCentreSw<strong>in</strong>don Dial-a-Ride Villages ShopperBusBuckland Car Scheme, Richard WellesleyMemorial <strong>Transport</strong> <strong>Community</strong> M<strong>in</strong>ibusStanford-<strong>in</strong>-the-Vale <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Independent Advice CentreIndependent Advice CentreDidcot Volunteer Centre,Independent Advice CentreCumnor ContactStanford-<strong>in</strong>-the-Vale <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Independent Advice CentreIndependent Advice CentreIndependent Advice CentreIndependent Advice Centre- 12 -
Far<strong>in</strong>gdonFernhamFrilfordFyfield with TubneyGarfordGooseyGreat CoxwellGroveHarwellHatfordH<strong>in</strong>ton WaldristKenn<strong>in</strong>gtonK<strong>in</strong>gston Bagpuizewith SouthmoorK<strong>in</strong>gston LisleLetcombe BassettLetcombe RegisLittle CoxwellLittleworthLongcotLongworthLyfordMarchamMiltonNorth H<strong>in</strong>kseyFar<strong>in</strong>gdon <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Independent Advice CentreIndependent Advice CentreStanford-<strong>in</strong>-the-Vale <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Independent Advice CentreFar<strong>in</strong>gdon <strong>Community</strong> BusIndependent Advice CentreDidcot Volunteer CentreBuckland: Richard Wellesley Memorial<strong>Transport</strong> <strong>Community</strong> M<strong>in</strong>ibusBuckland: Richard Wellesley Memorial<strong>Transport</strong> <strong>Community</strong> M<strong>in</strong>ibusKenn<strong>in</strong>gton Good Neighbours,Kenn<strong>in</strong>gton St Swithun’s School and<strong>Community</strong> Bus 4 UsIndependent Advice CentreIndependent Advice CentreIndependent Advice CentreBuckland Car Scheme, Buckland:Richard Wellesley Memorial <strong>Transport</strong><strong>Community</strong> M<strong>in</strong>ibusIndependent Advice CentreMarcham <strong>Community</strong> M<strong>in</strong>ibusDidcot Volunteer Centre- 13 -
PuseyRadleySt Helen WithoutShell<strong>in</strong>gfordShirvenhamSouth H<strong>in</strong>kseySparsholtStanford-<strong>in</strong>-the-ValeSteventonSunn<strong>in</strong>gwellSutton CourtenayUff<strong>in</strong>gtonUptonWantageWatchfieldWest ChallowWest HanneyWest HendredWoottonWoolstoneWythamBuckland: Richard Wellesley Memorial<strong>Transport</strong> <strong>Community</strong> M<strong>in</strong>ibus,Independent Advice CentreStanford-<strong>in</strong>-the-Vale <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Independent Advice CentreSw<strong>in</strong>don Dial-a-Ride Villages ShopperBusIndependent Advice CentreStanford-<strong>in</strong>-the-Vale <strong>Community</strong> Bus,St Denys Church – Voluntary <strong>Transport</strong>,Independent Advice CentreDidcot Volunteer CentreUBW M<strong>in</strong>ibus, Independent AdviceCentreDidcot Volunteer CentreIndependent Advice CentreSw<strong>in</strong>don Dial-a-Ride Villages ShopperBusStanford-<strong>in</strong>-the-Vale <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Independent Advice CentreIndependent Advice CentreIndependent Advice CentreUBW M<strong>in</strong>ibus- 14 -
West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong> DistrictAlvescotAscott-u-WychwoodAsthalAston, Cote Shifford& ChimneyBamptonBlack BourtonBladonBlenheimBrize NortonBroadwellBruernBurfordCartertonCass<strong>in</strong>gtonChadl<strong>in</strong>gtonCharlburyChastletonChilsonChipp<strong>in</strong>g NortonCarterton Day Centre <strong>Transport</strong>,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Wychwood Surgery Car Scheme,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>),The Villager <strong>Community</strong> BusThe Villager <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Aston Parish M<strong>in</strong>ibus,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Aston Parish M<strong>in</strong>ibus, Carterton DayCentre <strong>Transport</strong>, Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up(West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Carterton Day Centre <strong>Transport</strong>,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)The Villager <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)The Villager <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)The Villager <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Carterton Day Centre <strong>Transport</strong>,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)The Villager <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)The Villager <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)- 15 -
ChurchillClanfieldCombeCornbury withWychwoodCornwellCrawleyCurbridge & LewDuckl<strong>in</strong>gtonEnstoneEynshamFawlerFifieldFilk<strong>in</strong>s & BroughtonF<strong>in</strong>stockFreelandFulbrookGlymptonGrafton & RadcotGreat TewHaileyHardwick withYelfordHeythropHolwellThe Villager <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Carterton Day Centre <strong>Transport</strong>,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)The Villager <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Enstone Good Neighbour Scheme,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Eynsham Neighbourhood Care Scheme,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)The Villager <strong>Community</strong> Bus, WychwoodSurgery Car Scheme, Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up(West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)The Villager <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Aston Parish M<strong>in</strong>ibus,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)- 16 -
IdburyKelmscottKencotKidd<strong>in</strong>gton withAsterleighK<strong>in</strong>ghamLangfordLeafieldLittle Far<strong>in</strong>gdonLittle TewLong HanboroughLynehamMilton-u-WychwoodM<strong>in</strong>ster LovellNorth LeighNorthmoorOver NortonPoggsRamsdenRollrightRoushamSalfordSandford St Mart<strong>in</strong>The Villager <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>The Villager <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)The Villager <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)The Villager <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)The Villager <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Wychwood Surgery Car Scheme,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)The Villager <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Carterton Day Centre <strong>Transport</strong>,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)The Villager <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)- 17 -
SarsdenThe Villager <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)ShiltonVolunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Shipton-u-Wychwood The Villager <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Wychwood Surgery Car Scheme,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)South LeighVolunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>),The Villager <strong>Community</strong> BusSpelsburyVolunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)StandlakeStandlake Car Scheme,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Stanton Harcourt Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Steeple Barton Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)StonesfieldVolunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>),Stonesfield Voluntary <strong>Transport</strong> SchemeSwerfordVolunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Sw<strong>in</strong>brookThe Villager <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)TackleyTackley Car Scheme, Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up(West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)TayntonThe Villager <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Westcot Barton Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)WestwellVolunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)WidfordVolunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)WitneyThe Villager <strong>Community</strong> Bus,Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)WoodstockVolunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>),Kidl<strong>in</strong>gton Sa<strong>in</strong>sbury’s Free BusWoottonVolunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)WortonVolunteer L<strong>in</strong>k Up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)- 18 -
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Transport</strong> SchemesIn this section schemes are listed <strong>in</strong> alphabetical order. Thewheelchair symbol means that the scheme has a vehicle whichis wheelchair accessible.Ab<strong>in</strong>gdon & District Volunteer Centre – Car SchemeOrganisationAb<strong>in</strong>gdon & District Volunteer Centre, 35 OckStreet, Ab<strong>in</strong>gdon, Oxon, OX14 5AGContact Tel: 01235 522438Contact office between 10.00 am and 12.30pm, Monday-FridayArea served Ab<strong>in</strong>gdon and surround<strong>in</strong>g rural area –approximately 6 miles radiusChargeActivitiesVariableA voluntary car scheme tak<strong>in</strong>g people tohospitals, doctors’ surgeries, day centres, etc.Requests for transport usually comes from<strong>in</strong>dividuals who would f<strong>in</strong>d us<strong>in</strong>g publictransport or taxis difficult.More drivers are urgently needed, as wesometimes are unable to fulfil requests.Appleton Voluntary <strong>Transport</strong> Scheme (AVTS) – Car SchemeContact Tel: 07503447884 on:Monday between 12.00 noon and 1:00 pm orWednesday between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pmArea served Appleton with Eaton, Tubney and FyfieldCharge DonationsActivities A voluntary car scheme tak<strong>in</strong>g people tohospitals and doctors’ surgeries.- 19 -
Aston Parish <strong>Community</strong> M<strong>in</strong>ibusContact Mr D Phipps (Chairman) Tel: 01993 851462Mr A Harris (Treasurer) Tel: 01993 850792Area served Aston and surround<strong>in</strong>g parishesCharge Timetabled routes vary. Private hire is 60p/mileplus a standard £15 book<strong>in</strong>g feeActivities Fourteen-seater m<strong>in</strong>ibus runn<strong>in</strong>g a weekly serviceto Witney (Thursday 10 am departure) and amonthly service to Asda, Sw<strong>in</strong>don (thirdWednesday of each month – 9 am departure).The m<strong>in</strong>ibus is also available for hire (on a selfdrivebasis) by local groups. Not accessible towheelchairs.Banbury Volunteer Bureau – Car SchemeOrganisation Banbury Volunteer Bureau, Horsefair Surgery,South Bar House, South Bar, Banbury, OX169ADContact Mrs Mary L<strong>in</strong>dsay, Tel: 01295 759126Monday-Friday, 10.00 am-12.00 noonArea served This service operates <strong>in</strong> Banbury, surround<strong>in</strong>gdistrictsCharge Up to 10 miles, return journey is £5. Over 10miles, 47p per mile. NHS hospitals usually offera Health Travel Cost Scheme, which willreimburse mileage costs. Please mention onbook<strong>in</strong>g if you are eligible to use the scheme.Activities Available to anyone unable to use publictransport or where public transport isunavailable. For visits to G.P. surgeries,hospitals (<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Bicester, Oxford, London,and Warwick), cl<strong>in</strong>ics, dentists, opticians, daycentres. Some cars are able to accommodatefold<strong>in</strong>g wheelchairs. A m<strong>in</strong>imum of 3 daysnotice is needed to arrange transport.- 20 -
Barton <strong>Community</strong> M<strong>in</strong>ibusOrganisation Barton <strong>Community</strong> AssociationContact Sue Holden Tel: 07866 460446 for book<strong>in</strong>gsor contact the office for general <strong>in</strong>formationTel: 01865 761987Area served Barton community groupsCharge Separate charges for frequent users and one-offusers plus mileage at 65p per mileActivities B.C.A offers the new m<strong>in</strong>ibus for use by localcommunity groups to hire out. <strong>Community</strong>groups can either pay a yearly bond for frequentuse or pay a separate charge for one-off orirregular use.Benson Volunteer Helpl<strong>in</strong>e – Car SchemeContact Benson Parish Hall, Sunnyside, Benson, Oxon,OX10 6LZTel: 01491 825992Monday-Friday, 9.00 am-11.00 amArea served Residents of Benson, Preston Crowmarsh, Roke,Berrick Salome, Ewelme and patients registeredwith Millstream Surgery BensonCharge 40p per mileActivities Volunteer drivers us<strong>in</strong>g own cars providetransport to doctors, opticians, hospitals <strong>in</strong>Wall<strong>in</strong>gford, Oxford and Read<strong>in</strong>g. Also localshopp<strong>in</strong>g.- 21 -
Ber<strong>in</strong>sfield Voluntary Car SchemeOrganisation Ber<strong>in</strong>sfield Information and Volunteer CentreContact Tel: 01865 343044Area served Ber<strong>in</strong>sfield and local villagesCharge On applicationActivities A small car scheme to provide transport todoctor’s surgery, hospital appo<strong>in</strong>tments.<strong>Transport</strong> can also be arranged for journeys tothe dentists or for a hospital visit.Require four work<strong>in</strong>g days notice.Blewbury Fly<strong>in</strong>g Squad – Car SchemeContact Ian ParsonsTel: 01235 850753Area served BlewburyCharge Voluntary donations acceptedActivities Services provided for medical appo<strong>in</strong>tments<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g dental, optician and chiropody.Buckland Car SchemeContact Cliff and Betty MoonTel: 01367 870288Area served Buckland and LittleworthCharge 50p per mileActivities <strong>Transport</strong> service offered for medicalappo<strong>in</strong>tments at hospitals <strong>in</strong> Oxford andSw<strong>in</strong>don and to Far<strong>in</strong>gdon Health Centre.- 22 -
Buckland – Richard Wellesley Memorial <strong>Transport</strong> – <strong>Community</strong>M<strong>in</strong>ibusContact Fred Church, The Old Post House, Buckland,Far<strong>in</strong>gdon, SN7 8QWTel: 01367 870256 (even<strong>in</strong>gs only)Area served Buckland and surround<strong>in</strong>g villagesCharge £4 return to Far<strong>in</strong>gdonPrivate hire: £20 m<strong>in</strong>imum charge (53p per km)Activities Regular shopp<strong>in</strong>g trips Tuesday and Friday toFar<strong>in</strong>gdon. Leaves Buckland at 9.30 am andcalls at H<strong>in</strong>ton Waldrist, Longworth, Littleworth,return<strong>in</strong>g from Far<strong>in</strong>gdon at 11.30 am. Easyaccess with steps.Also monthly trips to Wantage and Witney(extended shopp<strong>in</strong>g time).Available for private hire for local groups.Carterton Day Centre <strong>Transport</strong>Organisation Carterton Day Centre for the Elderly Ltd,Schools Access Road, Lawton Avenue,Carterton, Oxon, OX18 3JYContact Steve F<strong>in</strong>ley (<strong>Transport</strong> Manager) or Lyn Stanley(Manager) Tel: 01993 840162Area served Carterton and surround<strong>in</strong>g villages: Bampton,Clanfield, Curbridge, Filk<strong>in</strong>s, M<strong>in</strong>ster LovellCharge £2.75 per tripActivities This accessible vehicle is only used for tak<strong>in</strong>gelderly or disabled people to Carterton DayCentre from different villages around the area.At other times it is used for out<strong>in</strong>gs. It is notavailable for hire.- 23 -
C.H.A.T.S. (Chalgrove <strong>Transport</strong> Scheme)Contact Jackie Edwards (Co-ord<strong>in</strong>ator)Tel: 01865 400708 preferably <strong>in</strong> the even<strong>in</strong>gs.Area served Chalgrove onlyCharge DonationsActivities A transport scheme provided by volunteer driverstak<strong>in</strong>g people to hospital and cl<strong>in</strong>icappo<strong>in</strong>tments, the local surgery, dentist,chiropodist and to visit relatives <strong>in</strong> hospital. It isavailable to anybody who cannot use their owntransport or that of a nearby relative.Cherwell – Volunteer Connect <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Transport</strong> SchemeOrganisation C.A.B BanburyContact Tel: 0845 815 0087Open 9.30 am – 4.00 pm, Monday-FridayArea served Cherwell districtCharge45p per mileActivities <strong>Transport</strong> advice service – they will either referyou to your local scheme or provide their ownvolunteer drivers. The service provides journeysfor health related purposes <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g hospitalsand doctors’ surgeries, shopp<strong>in</strong>g, visit<strong>in</strong>g friendsetc.- 24 -
Ch<strong>in</strong>nor – The <strong>Community</strong> M<strong>in</strong>ibusOrganisation The Village CentreContact Kathy Young (Manager) Tel: 01844 353733Area served Ch<strong>in</strong>nor and surround<strong>in</strong>g villages, i.e. Ch<strong>in</strong>nor,Henton, K<strong>in</strong>gston Blount, Crowell, Sydenham,TowerseyCharge £10 basic hire charge plus 80p/mile regardlessof distance for community groups. Available forprivate hire alsoActivities Fully accessible (will take three wheelchairs) 15seater m<strong>in</strong>ibus available for all groups to use atthe discretion of the organis<strong>in</strong>g committee.Groups to provide own driver.Ch<strong>in</strong>nor – Good Neighbour Scheme – Car SchemeContact David Deval Tel: 01844 353500Area served Ch<strong>in</strong>nor parish – <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Ch<strong>in</strong>nor Hill, Henton,Wa<strong>in</strong>hill, and Emm<strong>in</strong>gtonCharge DonationsActivities A car scheme provided by volunteer drivers us<strong>in</strong>gtheir own cars to transport <strong>in</strong>dividuals whocannot access public or private transport forhealth related journeys, shopp<strong>in</strong>g etc.Cholsey <strong>Community</strong> Car ServiceOrganisation Cholsey Day Centre Trust – Car SchemeContact Mary Wooliston Tel: 01491 651768Area served CholseyCharge 40p per mileActivities Car scheme provid<strong>in</strong>g transport for Cholseyresidents over 60 years of age, to doctors,dentist, optician and hospitalappo<strong>in</strong>tments/visits, shopp<strong>in</strong>g and occasionalplanned social out<strong>in</strong>gs.- 25 -
Cumnor Contact – Car SchemeOrganisation Church Parish Centre, 1 Ab<strong>in</strong>gdon Road,Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9QNContact Cumnor Contact OfficeTel: 01865 864628 (Tuesdays and Thursdays9.30 am – 11.00 am)Area served Cumnor ParishCharge No charge – voluntary contributionsActivities A car scheme provided by volunteer driversus<strong>in</strong>g their own cars to transport Cumnorresidents to doctors’ surgeries, hospitals anddentists etc. Will take disabled passengers whocan walk a little and have wheelchairs that foldup. More drivers needed.Dedd<strong>in</strong>gton Health Centre Bus SchemeContact Dedd<strong>in</strong>gton Surgery reception 01869 338611Area served Dedd<strong>in</strong>gton Health Centre Area, i.e. Steeple Astonarea and Middle Barton area, & villages on routeCharge No chargeActivities Accessible m<strong>in</strong>ibus transport to and from surgeryon Thursdays only. The scheme is open to<strong>in</strong>dividuals, irrespective of age, on referrals fromthe surgery. Please seewww.dedd<strong>in</strong>gtonsurgery.co.uk/surgerybus for more<strong>in</strong>formation.- 26 -
Didcot Volunteer Centre – Car SchemeOrganisation Didcot Volunteer Centre, Mereland Road (atrear of Methodist Church), Didcot, Oxon, OX118RQContact Mrs Paul<strong>in</strong>e Purl<strong>in</strong>g (Organiser)Tel: 01235 816709Open 10.00 am – 12.00 noon, Monday-FridayArea served Didcot and surround<strong>in</strong>g villages, i.e. TheAstons, Milton, Blewbury, The Moretons,Chilton, Steventon, The Hagbournes, Upton,Harwell, The WittenhamsCharge 45p per mileActivities <strong>Transport</strong> service offered by volunteer drivers,tak<strong>in</strong>g people to hospitals, day centres, doctors’surgeries, shopp<strong>in</strong>g etc. Will take disabledpassengers who can walk a little. More driversneeded.Dorchester Surgery Car SchemeContact Mr & Mrs Morris DayTel: 01865 340090Area served DorchesterCharge NoneActivities Voluntary car service operat<strong>in</strong>g at 9.30am onWednesdays tak<strong>in</strong>g patients from their homes toBer<strong>in</strong>sfield Health Centre. Can carry somedisabled passengers if they are able to transfer<strong>in</strong>to a car seat. Prescriptions collected.- 27 -
Enstone Good Neighbour SchemeContact Ian HendersonTel: 01608 678348Area served Enstone ParishCharge NoneActivities Informal car scheme to help those <strong>in</strong> Enstone e.g.visits to doctor’s surgery and hospitalappo<strong>in</strong>tments.Eynsham Neighbourhood Care SchemeContact Robert David MillerTel: 01865 881780Email: rdavidmiller@yahoo.co.ukArea served EynshamCharge DonationsActivities We deliver patients to hospitals, surgeries orcl<strong>in</strong>ics for appo<strong>in</strong>tments.Far<strong>in</strong>gdon <strong>Community</strong> Bus Ltd.Contact FCB LtdSteve Wright Tel: 01367 241011www.far<strong>in</strong>gdoncommunitybus.co.ukArea served Far<strong>in</strong>gdon and Great CoxwellCharge Fares are 80p (fares for 5-15yr olds are 40p). Forprivate hire (driven by FCB driver) please call01367 241383Activities FCB Ltd operates a scheduled service with<strong>in</strong>Far<strong>in</strong>gdon and Great Coxwell every weekdaymorn<strong>in</strong>g. A programme of trips to local towns,places of <strong>in</strong>terest and events <strong>in</strong> the area is alsoorganised by FCB Ltd – details of this can beobta<strong>in</strong>ed from the <strong>Community</strong> and TouristInformation Centre, Far<strong>in</strong>gdon: 01367 242191.- 28 -
Go Ride CICContact Tel: 0844 870 8397 or Mob: 07768 331258Email: hello@goridebus.co.ukArea served Watl<strong>in</strong>gton to Lewknor, <strong>in</strong>cludes Aston Rowanton some journeysCharge £2 s<strong>in</strong>gle, £4 return (concessionary tickets areonly available on even<strong>in</strong>g services)Activities A demand responsive morn<strong>in</strong>g and even<strong>in</strong>g busservice from Watl<strong>in</strong>gton to Lewknor. Passengersshould call and book journey <strong>in</strong> advance.Go Ride CIC is a recently formed companylook<strong>in</strong>g to extend its services. For more<strong>in</strong>formation please go to www.goridebus.co.ukGor<strong>in</strong>g and District Volunteer <strong>Transport</strong> SchemeContact Ken Tollett Tel: 01491 872943.Area served Gor<strong>in</strong>g, Streatley, South Stoke, AldworthCharge £2.00 for first 3 miles, 20p per mile thereafter.Fixed fares to hospitals <strong>in</strong> Read<strong>in</strong>g, Wall<strong>in</strong>gford,Oxford plus any park<strong>in</strong>g chargeActivities <strong>Transport</strong> scheme provided by volunteers us<strong>in</strong>gtheir own cars offer<strong>in</strong>g transport at low rates tohospitals, local medical centre and other cl<strong>in</strong>ics.The scheme is open to the elderly and othersunable to drive themselves. Volunteerswelcome.Henley Handibus SchemeContact Rob<strong>in</strong> Rippon Tel: 01491 575547Tony Brown Tel: 01491 575500Area served Henley and DistrictChargeActivitiesVoluntary donations. Bus passes accepted11 seater (3 wheelchairs) m<strong>in</strong>ibus available for“charitable” purposes (scheme driver essential).- 29 -
Henley-on-Thames Volunteer Bureau – Car SchemeOrganisation Henley-on-Thames Volunteer Bureau.Contact Mrs Priscilla RackhamTel: 01491 572923Open 10.15 am-12 noon, Monday-FridayArea served Henley area and immediate surround<strong>in</strong>g villagesCharge For petrol only - 45p per mileActivities Volunteer drivers tak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dividuals to hospitals<strong>in</strong> Read<strong>in</strong>g and Oxford and other dest<strong>in</strong>ationswith<strong>in</strong> the Henley area (cl<strong>in</strong>ics, day centres,shopp<strong>in</strong>g).Horton-cum-Studley Car SchemeContact Mrs J Meyjes Tel: 01865 351496Area served Horton-cum-StudleyCharge £4 return journeyActivities Car service tak<strong>in</strong>g people to the doctors <strong>in</strong> Islipand s<strong>in</strong>gle journeys to Oxford hospitalsIndependent Advice Centre – Car Scheme (Wantage)(See page 42)Kenn<strong>in</strong>gton Good NeighboursContact Mrs B Boyne (Chairman), 82 Upper Road,Kenn<strong>in</strong>gton, Oxford, OX1 5LN.Tel: 01865 735634Area served Kenn<strong>in</strong>gton villageCharge Voluntary contributionsActivities This is a ‘Good Neighbours’ transport and careservice provided by volunteers us<strong>in</strong>g their owncars transport<strong>in</strong>g ma<strong>in</strong>ly elderly people to localhospitals, health centre etc. More volunteerdrivers needed.- 30 -
Kenn<strong>in</strong>gton – St Swithun’s School <strong>Community</strong> Bus 4UsContact St Swithun’s School Tel: 01865 438933Area served Kenn<strong>in</strong>gton and immediate vic<strong>in</strong>ityCharge Private hire charge £10 per hire + 75p per mile(lower cost per mile for longer journeys)Activities M<strong>in</strong>ibus available for hire to non profit mak<strong>in</strong>glocal community groups who must becomemembers of the scheme and have their ownpermits and qualified drivers.Kidl<strong>in</strong>gton Sa<strong>in</strong>sburys Free BusContact RH <strong>Transport</strong> Tel: 01993 869100Area served Woodstock, Begbroke, Yarnton ServiceCutteslowe & Wolvercote ServiceCharge Free service for older peopleActivities The service runs every Thursday to Sa<strong>in</strong>sbury’sKidl<strong>in</strong>gton.K<strong>in</strong>gham Car SchemeOrganisation K<strong>in</strong>gham Village FriendsContact Gillian White Tel: 01608 659216.Area served K<strong>in</strong>gham villageCharge None – voluntary donationsActivities Small scheme transport<strong>in</strong>g over 70s andhousebound residents to monthly lunch club.Occasional other journeys on request. Moredrivers for longer journeys needed.Kirtl<strong>in</strong>gton CareContact Gillian Summerfield Tel: 01869 351537Area served Kirtl<strong>in</strong>gton and Bletch<strong>in</strong>gdon villagesCharge None – voluntary donationsActivities Volunteer drivers tak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dividuals to hospitals,doctor appo<strong>in</strong>tments etc- 31 -
Marcham <strong>Community</strong> M<strong>in</strong>ibusContact Chris Ricketts Tel: 01865 391329Area served Marcham onlyCharge DonationsActivities <strong>Community</strong> owned m<strong>in</strong>ibus is available toMarcham residents and local community groups.There are regular trips made by volunteer driverson Mondays to Tescos <strong>in</strong> Ab<strong>in</strong>gdon for theelderly.Nettlebed and District – Good Neighbour SchemeContact Sheila WoodTel: 01491 612603Area served Area covered by Nettlebed surgery – i.e.Nettlebed, Nuffield, Checkendon, Stoke Row,Maidensgrove, Russells Water, Cookley Green,Park Corner, Bix, Highmoor etcCharge Nettlebed or Henley £3, Read<strong>in</strong>g £5, Oxford£10, Newbury £15Activities Car service provided by volunteers us<strong>in</strong>g theirown cars tak<strong>in</strong>g patients to hospitals and to thedoctor’s surgery, opticians, dentists, shopp<strong>in</strong>getc. Service is available to those without transportand are unable to afford taxis.Nettlebed Surgery Car SchemeContact Mrs Claire Dunk, Clerk to Highmoor,Checkendon and Stoke Row Parish Council.Tel: 01491 680558Area served Checkendon, Stoke Row, Nuffield, Highmoor.For Nettlebed surgery patients onlyCharge NoneActivities Cars to take people to Nettlebed surgery andback – Mondays and Thursdays only. Alsodelivery of medic<strong>in</strong>e.- 32 -
North Oxford Association Neighbourly Help SchemeContact Pippa Goody (Neighbourly Help Co-ord<strong>in</strong>ator),North Oxford Association, <strong>Community</strong> Centre,Diamond Place, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7DPTel: 01865 552295Area served Jericho, Wolvercote, Cutteslowe, Summertown,Central North OxfordCharge Usually noneActivities This is a “Good Neighbours” service provided byvolunteers us<strong>in</strong>g their own cars to transporthousebound people. Trips to hospitals, doctors,dentist, adult classes, shopp<strong>in</strong>g etc. Please give atleast three work<strong>in</strong>g days notice.<strong>Oxfordshire</strong> Dial-a-Ride Service(See page 46for details)Pangbourne and District Volunteer Centre – Car SchemeOrganisation Pangbourne and District Volunteer CentreContact Michael Hayes or Jane RowberryTel 0118 984 4586Open 9.30 am – 11.30 am, Monday-FridayArea served Pangbourne, Whitchurch-on-Thames,Whitchurch Hill, Purley-on-Thames, Tilehurst,Upper & Lower Basildon, Tidmarsh, Sulham,AshampsteadCharge Donation of 45p per mileActivities Voluntary car service to local surgeries andhospitals <strong>in</strong> Read<strong>in</strong>g, Newbury and Oxford areaprovided by people us<strong>in</strong>g own cars. Underexceptional circumstances would do otherjourneys.- 33 -
Readibus - Dial-a-Ride Service(See page 46for details)Shar<strong>in</strong>g Life Lifts – Car SchemeOrganisation Shar<strong>in</strong>g Life TrustContact Shar<strong>in</strong>g Lifel<strong>in</strong>e: 0845 466 0264Email: <strong>in</strong>fo@shar<strong>in</strong>glifetrust.orgArea served Thame and surround<strong>in</strong>g parishes (<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>gCh<strong>in</strong>nor)Charge DonationsActivities Voluntary car scheme offer<strong>in</strong>g a car service tolocal surgeries, other health related journeys,shopp<strong>in</strong>g and visit<strong>in</strong>g friends etc. The service isavailable to anyone who cannot access or affordpublic transport.Sir Michael Sobell House – Voluntary Car SchemeOrganisation Sir Michael Sobell House, Churchill Hospital,Head<strong>in</strong>gton, Oxford, OX3 7LJ.Tel: 01865 225868Contact Voluntary transport, Tel: 01865 225877 from8.00 am - 4.00 pm Monday-FridayArea served <strong>Oxfordshire</strong> – Sobell House patients andrelatives onlyCharge NoneActivities Private cars driven by volunteers – for patientsof Sir Michael Sobell House only. To daycentre, cl<strong>in</strong>ics or ward. One fully fitted vehicle.More drivers always welcome, especially <strong>in</strong>Oxford area.- 34 -
Sonn<strong>in</strong>g Common – Fish Volunteer Centre M<strong>in</strong>ibus and CarSchemeOrganisationContactArea servedChargeActivitiesThe Sonn<strong>in</strong>g Common Fish Volunteer CentreVillage Hall, Wood Lane, Sonn<strong>in</strong>g Common,Read<strong>in</strong>g, RG4 9SLTel: 0118 972 3986Monday-Friday between 9.30 am – 11.30 amSonn<strong>in</strong>g Common, Kidmore End, ChalkhouseGreen, Wyfold, Rotherfield Peppard, K<strong>in</strong>gwoodCommon, Tokers Green, Gallowstree Common,Peppard, Rotherfield Greys, B<strong>in</strong>field Heath,Shiplake Cross, DunsdenDonation for car trips. Price dependent onjourney. Bus passes accepted on some journeysPrivate car owners run people to hospital, healthcentre, opticians, social groups etc.M<strong>in</strong>ibus runs shopp<strong>in</strong>g trips and social out<strong>in</strong>gsfor older people.Stadhampton – Doctor’s Car ServiceContact Ann TothillTel: 01865 890220Area served Stadhampton, Chislehampton and New<strong>in</strong>gtonCharge NoneActivities Once a week (Wednesday) trip to arrive atBer<strong>in</strong>sfield Health Centre by 10.00am. Providedby volunteer drivers us<strong>in</strong>g their own cars.Prescriptions also brought back to the village postoffice at Stadhampton from the health centre.- 35 -
Standlake Car SchemeContact Mrs B. Edwards Tel: 01865 300528Mrs P. Claridge Tel: 01865 300112Area served Residents of StandlakeChargeActivitiesAgreed with voluntary driverCar service provided by volunteers us<strong>in</strong>g theirown cars. Tak<strong>in</strong>g villages to and fromappo<strong>in</strong>tments. More volunteer drivers needed.Stanford-<strong>in</strong>-the-Vale <strong>Community</strong> BusContact Mr J. F. Smith (Chairman)Tel: 01367 710494 (even<strong>in</strong>gs only)Area served8 villages (Stanford <strong>in</strong> the Vale, Hatford,Shell<strong>in</strong>gford, Charney Bassett, Denchworth, WestChallow, Goosey) between Far<strong>in</strong>gdon andWantage – <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Far<strong>in</strong>gdon and WantageHealth CentresCharge S<strong>in</strong>gle journeys: Adults £1.70, senior citizens 80p,children (under 16) 90p, student (under 18) 90p.Concessionary passes accepted and childrenunder 5 travel freeActivities M<strong>in</strong>ibus available for hire to residents of the 8villages only. Mileage charged on slid<strong>in</strong>g scaleaccord<strong>in</strong>g to distance. A regular Tuesday toSaturday timetable is followed. The organisationis run by unpaid volunteers and is non-profitmak<strong>in</strong>g. More volunteer drivers always required.Timetable can be viewed onl<strong>in</strong>e at:www.stanford-<strong>in</strong>-thevale.co.uk/communitybus.shtml- 36 -
Stanford-<strong>in</strong>-the-Vale – St Denys Church – Voluntary <strong>Transport</strong>Contact Mrs Janet Warren Tel: 01367 710789Christ<strong>in</strong>e Turner Tel: 01367 710514Area served Stanford <strong>in</strong> the Vale Parish onlyChargeActivitiesNo charge.Emergency transport service offered by volunteerdrivers us<strong>in</strong>g their own cars to take passengers tohospitals for appo<strong>in</strong>tments or visit<strong>in</strong>g relatives.Stoke Row School M<strong>in</strong>ibusOrganisation Stoke Row C.E. Primary School, Stoke Row,Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, RG9 5QSTel: 01491 680720Contact Kathy Higg<strong>in</strong>s (Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative Officer)Area served Stoke Row, Checkendon, Nuffield, Highmoor,NettlebedCharge On applicationActivities Available for hire by other groups as long asregistered with <strong>Oxfordshire</strong> County Council anddrivers have passed the County’s test.Stonesfield Voluntary <strong>Transport</strong> SchemeContact Peter Clifton (Chairman)Tel: 01993 891956 (contact tel number changesmonthly, please look <strong>in</strong> Stonesfield’s newsletter)Area served Stonesfield <strong>in</strong>habitants onlyActivities Voluntary car service for medical appo<strong>in</strong>tments<strong>in</strong> Woodstock, Charlbury, Witney, LongHanborough and Pear Tree P&R (JR).- 37 -
Sw<strong>in</strong>don Dial-a-Ride Villages Shopper BusContact Sw<strong>in</strong>don Dial-a-Ride on 01793 616050 or seetheir website www.dialaridesw<strong>in</strong>don.org.ukArea served This service provides a Dial-a-Ride service forpeople liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Watchfield, Shrivenham, Ashburyand BourtonActivities On Fridays only to access Sw<strong>in</strong>don shopp<strong>in</strong>g area.Swyncombe Lifel<strong>in</strong>e BusContact Walter’s Limous<strong>in</strong>es 01865 875222Area served Swyncombe, Pishill, Nettlebed, Highmoor,Middle AssendenCharge £2 return to Didcot or HenleyActivities Weekly door to door shopp<strong>in</strong>g trip to Didcot onThursday morn<strong>in</strong>gs and last Thursday of themonth to Henley.Tackley Car SchemeContact Jean Baker (Co-ord<strong>in</strong>ator) Tel: 01869 331332Olive Richardson (Co-ord<strong>in</strong>ator) Tel: 01869331514Area served TackleyChargeActivities50p per mileTrips for residents of Tackley only, wherevolunteer/owner drivers transport people withlittle or no access to public transport.- 38 -
Thame <strong>Community</strong> CarContact Jane WebbTel: 01844 281030Area served Thame and all surround<strong>in</strong>g villagesCharge 70p per mile, m<strong>in</strong>imum charge £6. Charges varydependent on distance. Please call for more<strong>in</strong>formationActivities 5 seater car (<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g driver) with a tail-gateramp, restra<strong>in</strong>t for wheelchair and a sw<strong>in</strong>g outpassenger seat. Used regularly on Tuesday andWednesday to take disabled people to ThameDay Centre. Available for use dur<strong>in</strong>g the weekwith a volunteer driver and self-drive at theweekends only.(Three) 3 Villages Car SchemeContact Sylvia Kirby: 01844 279416 (Gt Milton, Gt & LtHaseley)Fleur Hughes: 01844 338254 (Tidd<strong>in</strong>gton)Raymond Fergusson: 01844 279150 (Lt Milton)Area served Great Milton, Great Haseley, Little Milton andTidd<strong>in</strong>gtonCharge To Doctors: £2.00, To Hospitals: £5+park<strong>in</strong>gchargesActivities Car scheme for people need<strong>in</strong>g to accessmedical services.- 39 -
U.B.W. M<strong>in</strong>ibusOrganisation<strong>Community</strong> Association of Uff<strong>in</strong>gton, Baulk<strong>in</strong>gand WoolstoneContact Susan Philo Tel: 01367 820949John Hatcher Tel: 01367 820417Area served Baulk<strong>in</strong>g, Uff<strong>in</strong>gton and WoolstoneChargeActivities£1.20 per mile (<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g both fuel and VAT) forhire of the bus (For the first 100 miles - £1thereafter). For member trips with driver,modest charges are applied accord<strong>in</strong>g todistanceThe m<strong>in</strong>ibus can be used for leisure/shopp<strong>in</strong>gtrips for members, with driver; book<strong>in</strong>gs toaffiliated local groups and organisations;book<strong>in</strong>gs to members for social and pleasurepurposes.Membership is open to <strong>in</strong>dividual residents,groups and clubs <strong>in</strong> Uff<strong>in</strong>gton, Baulk<strong>in</strong>g andWoolstone. Those who can use the m<strong>in</strong>ibusmust live <strong>in</strong> the local area and the users mustnot be established for profit-mak<strong>in</strong>g purposes.Villager <strong>Community</strong> Bus ServiceContact Mr K Gow<strong>in</strong>g (Chairman) Tel: 01608 658579 orMr P Warburton (Secretary) Tel: 01608 658092Area served North Gloucestershire and West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>Charge From £1.20 to £3.50 returnActivities Buses equipped with low steps and handrails.Four vehicles are fitted with seatbelts. TheVillager provides very comprehensive timetabledservices cover<strong>in</strong>g 61 villages – many routes runthrough Chipp<strong>in</strong>g Norton, or to Witney.M<strong>in</strong>ibuses are available for hire to charitablegroups.- 40 -
Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k-up (West Oxon) – Car SchemeOrganisation Volunteer L<strong>in</strong>k-up (West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>)Contact Patricia Chirgw<strong>in</strong>, Tel: 01993 776277Email: office@vlu.org.ukOpen Monday-Friday 9.00 am – 1.00 pm,answerphone at other times.Area served West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>Charge 45p per mile.Activities Volunteer drivers transport those unable to usepublic transport to hospitals, cl<strong>in</strong>ics, day centresand leisure activities. Drivers always welcome.Wall<strong>in</strong>gford Coach for the Disabled (Elizabeth)Contact Pat Beesley (Adm<strong>in</strong>istrator), 4 Loddon Close,Ab<strong>in</strong>gdon, Oxon, OX14 3TBTel: 01235 202979Email: wall<strong>in</strong>gfordcoach@ntlworld.comArea served Wall<strong>in</strong>gford based scheme cover<strong>in</strong>gneighbourhood countiesCharge Donations only based on mileageActivities Available to organised groups who cater for theneeds of elderly and disabled people.A specially adapted ambulance coach which canaccommodate 4 wheelchairs and 37 passengers.Wall<strong>in</strong>gford Volunteer Centre – Car ServiceContact Tel: 01491 836345Monday-Friday 9.30 am – 11.30 amArea served Wall<strong>in</strong>gford and villages with<strong>in</strong> a 10 mile radiusChargeActivitiesDepends on length of journeyAvailable to people who cannot useconventional buses. Dest<strong>in</strong>ations <strong>in</strong>clude localhospitals, surgeries, day centres and social visits.More volunteers needed.- 41 -
Wantage Independent Advice Centre Volunteer Car SchemeOrganisation The Independent Advice CentreContact Wendy Watson (<strong>Transport</strong> Officer/DeputyOffice Manager)Tel: 01235 765348Monday-Friday 10.00 am – 4.00 pmArea served Wantage and surround<strong>in</strong>g village with<strong>in</strong> anapproximate 10 mile radius of WantageCharge Dependent on miles travelledActivities For the elderly and <strong>in</strong>firm for journeys to daycentres, local surgeries, local clubs, healthcentre, Oxford hospitals, local shopp<strong>in</strong>g.Watl<strong>in</strong>gton Voluntary Drivers (WVD) - Car SchemeContact Call 07765 154120 between 7 pm-9 pm Mondayto Friday to book a journeyArea served Watl<strong>in</strong>gton and Cuxham with Eas<strong>in</strong>gtonCharge 45p per mileActivities Volunteer drivers use their own cars to transportanyone who cannot access public or privatetransport. The car scheme mostly focuses onhealth related journey types.Warborough and Shill<strong>in</strong>gford – Surgery Car ServiceOrganisation Warborough and Shill<strong>in</strong>gford Women’s Institute.Contact Mrs R. Jameson Tel: 01865 858447Book<strong>in</strong>gs via Mr Raj Niventheran, Aisha Store,WarboroughTel: 01865 858231Area served Warborough and Shill<strong>in</strong>gfordCharge None; entirely voluntaryActivities <strong>Transport</strong> by volunteer drivers us<strong>in</strong>g their owncars to Ber<strong>in</strong>sfield Health Centre and return.Repeat prescriptions are also collected anddelivered.- 42 -
Wendlebury <strong>Community</strong> M<strong>in</strong>ibus – for hireContact Dave Jones, Tel: 01869 242514Area served Wendlebury residents only (or groups benefit<strong>in</strong>gWendlebury community)Charge £20 per day plus 30p per km (fuel is <strong>in</strong>cluded)Activities The 15 seater m<strong>in</strong>ibus is available for hire to allWendlebury villagers or surround<strong>in</strong>g parishgroups that benefit Wendlebury community.Drivers need to be over 25 yrs old and have aclean licence.Wheatley Care SchemeContact Joy FitzpatrickTel: 01865 872974Area served Wheatley village onlyCharge No charge made but donations acceptedActivities This is a ‘Good Neighbours’ service provided byvolunteers us<strong>in</strong>g their own cars tak<strong>in</strong>g people todoctors’ surgery, chiropodist, optician, dentist,day care centres, shopp<strong>in</strong>g etc. Volunteer driversalways welcome – mileage allowance paid.Woodcote VolunteersContact General office Tel: 01491 681171Monday-Friday 9.30 am – 11.00 amArea served Woodcote, Whitchurch Hill, Gor<strong>in</strong>g Heath,Checkendon, Crays PondCharge £1.50 for journeys with<strong>in</strong> Woodcote and 45p permile for longer journeysActivities A “Good Neighbours” service for those unable totravel on public transport. Essential journeys todoctors and hospitals, shopp<strong>in</strong>g etc.- 43 -
Wroxton & Balscote Surgery Car SchemeContact Please go onto Wroxton’s website under ‘villageservices’ for the list of volunteer drivers and theircontacts: www.wroxton.org.ukAlternatively you can call Shen<strong>in</strong>gton surgery on01295 678124Area served Wroxton parishCharge No charge - DonationsActivities Volunteer drivers will collect prescriptions andwill take anyone <strong>in</strong> the parish who cannot accessShen<strong>in</strong>gton surgery.WRVS Good Neighbour SchemeContact WRVS Cornhill CentreTel: 01295 250385 or 264214Email: cornhill.<strong>in</strong>fo@gmail.comArea served BanburyCharge £4 returnActivities Car transport for the over 70s from their home tothe centre. Special <strong>Transport</strong> also available.Wychwood <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Transport</strong> SchemeContact Esther Parsons, Meadow Lane, Shipton underWychwood, Oxon, OX7 6BWTel: 01993 831061Area served This is a service available to patients ofWychwood SurgeryCharge 50p per mile. Hospitals: Oxford - £27.50 return;Cheltenham - £30; Witney - £10, Chipp<strong>in</strong>gNorton - £7, plus park<strong>in</strong>g charges whereapplicableActivities Voluntary car scheme to transport people to NHShospitals or medical appo<strong>in</strong>tments only. Morevolunteers urgently required.- 44 -
Yarnton Care Committee – Car SchemeContact Mrs Judith MitchellTel: 01865 374104Area served YarntonCharge Accord<strong>in</strong>g to distanceActivities Car service provided by volunteer drivers us<strong>in</strong>gtheir own cars for residents of Yarnton only, totake them to hospital, doctors’ surgeries.- 45 -
Other Schemes of Interesta) Dial-a-RideDial-a-Ride is a door-door service for those who are unableto use, or f<strong>in</strong>d it difficult to use, public transport such as theelderly or people with disabilities. The drivers of the fullyaccessible m<strong>in</strong>ibuses are tra<strong>in</strong>ed both <strong>in</strong> first aid and <strong>in</strong> theassistance of wheelchair users and those with mobilityproblems.To use the service you need to become a member of thescheme <strong>in</strong> your area and book your journey <strong>in</strong> advance.The service may not be available every day of the week.You can contact the appropriate scheme for more<strong>in</strong>formation.The follow<strong>in</strong>g schemes currently operate <strong>in</strong> <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>.<strong>Oxfordshire</strong> Dial-a-Ride (countywide service)This service operates across the county and is available for<strong>in</strong>dividual book<strong>in</strong>gs made by members (members pay anannual fee of £5). The service is operated by <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>County Council Integrated <strong>Transport</strong> Unit (ITU).For <strong>in</strong>formation and book<strong>in</strong>gs contact the general customerhelpl<strong>in</strong>e on 0845 310 1111.Readibus Dial-a-RideThis service operates <strong>in</strong> and around the Read<strong>in</strong>g area.Some journeys <strong>in</strong> <strong>Oxfordshire</strong> are f<strong>in</strong>ancially supported bythe County Council and Gor<strong>in</strong>g Parish Council subsidisesthe service between Gor<strong>in</strong>g and Read<strong>in</strong>g on Thursdays.- 46 -
For <strong>in</strong>formation and book<strong>in</strong>gs contact Readibus on 0118931 0000 between 9 am and 5 pm Monday-Friday (ananswerphone is available to take messages out of hours).The Sw<strong>in</strong>don Dial-a-Ride VillagesThis service provides a Dial-a-Ride service for people liv<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong> Watchfield, Shrivenham, Ashbury and Bourton. It isoperated by Sw<strong>in</strong>don Dial-a-Ride and receives somefund<strong>in</strong>g from <strong>Oxfordshire</strong> County Council for this particularservice.For <strong>in</strong>formation and book<strong>in</strong>gs contact Sw<strong>in</strong>don Dial-a-Rideon 01793 616050 or see their websitewww.dialaridesw<strong>in</strong>don.org.ukb) Hospital <strong>Transport</strong> ServiceIf you are unable to attend a non-emergency hospitalappo<strong>in</strong>tment due to transport difficulties, speak to your GPto f<strong>in</strong>d out if you are eligible to use the hospital transportservice. Or you may be eligible for help towards the cost oftravel under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme. For more<strong>in</strong>formation contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Servicesat the relevant hospital.c) School <strong>Transport</strong>Any child is entitled to free transport to school if they arebetween 5 and 16 years old and attend the nearest suitableschool which is above the statutory walk<strong>in</strong>g distance.- 47 -
For more <strong>in</strong>formation contact: The Education Department,<strong>Oxfordshire</strong> County Council, Macclesfield House, NewRoad, Oxford, OX1 1NA. Tel: 01865 815218d) <strong>Oxfordshire</strong> County Council: Integrated <strong>Transport</strong> UnitfleetThe County Council has a fleet of fully accessible cars andm<strong>in</strong>ibuses provid<strong>in</strong>g county-wide transport to servicesprovided or supported by Social Services. Vehicles can alsobe hired with a driver/escort.Vale of White Horse & West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong> (Ab<strong>in</strong>gdon)Richard Hill (Operational Supervisor)Tel: 01235 559997Cherwell (Banbury)V<strong>in</strong>ce Carvosso (Operational Supervisor)Tel: 01295 257930Oxford CitySimon Bradbury (Operational Supervisor)Tel: 01865 768329South <strong>Oxfordshire</strong> (Wall<strong>in</strong>gford)Dave Tomas (Operational Supervisor)Tel: 01491 826494- 48 -
e) St John Ambulance<strong>Oxfordshire</strong>Contact:- Jim Battle (Operations Manager), Unit D2,Telford Road, Bicester, Oxon, OX26 4XDTel: 01869 255481Email: jim.battle@nhq.sja.org.ukActivity:-As an <strong>in</strong>ternationally recognised organisation, St. JohnAmbulance has built up a reputation for giv<strong>in</strong>g a first classservice car<strong>in</strong>g for the local community. We are pleased to<strong>in</strong>troduce a professional Patient <strong>Transport</strong> Service with amodern fleet of vehicles crewed by highly tra<strong>in</strong>ed staff. Weare able to cover a very wide spectrum of commitmentsfrom patient transfers and discharges from hospitals, cl<strong>in</strong>icsand nurs<strong>in</strong>g homes to repatriation of ill or <strong>in</strong>jured casualtiesfrom abroad. If you feel that we could be of particularbenefit to you or you require further <strong>in</strong>formation, pleasecontact our Patient <strong>Transport</strong> department on 01869 255481.- 49 -
f) British Red Cross<strong>Oxfordshire</strong>ContactArea servedChargeActivitiesMr Trevor Ball<strong>in</strong>ger and Mr Richard PetcheyRed Cross House, Colwell Drive, Ab<strong>in</strong>gdon,Oxon, OX14 1AUTel: 01235 552673/552660<strong>Oxfordshire</strong> and surround<strong>in</strong>g counties. Forclients/passengers unable to use public transportdue to age or disability.65p/mile for car scheme, £6.50 m<strong>in</strong>imum charge.M<strong>in</strong>ibus <strong>in</strong>dividual hire from £30 and group ratehire from £70 plus mileage at 26p per mile.British Red Cross provides car, m<strong>in</strong>ibus orambulance transport to most of the county. Alsolonger journeys outside <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>. Fullyaccessible vehicles.BanburyContactArea servedChargeActivitiesMs Margaret TyrellRoom G168, Cherwell Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Village, SouthamRoad, Banbury, OX16 2SPSTel: 01295 258331Email: banburycentre@redcross.org.uk12 mile radius of Banbury townOn applicationThis service is for people who f<strong>in</strong>d it difficult orimpossible to use private or public transportunaided. Adapted to take 3 wheelchairs.Operates 7 days a week. Weekend and even<strong>in</strong>gjourneys need at least a week’s prior notice.- 50 -
Shopmobility SchemesAylesbury ShopmobilityVenueCivic Centre Car Park, Exchange Street,Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1BRTel: 01296 336725Email: shopmobility@aylesburyvaledc.gov.ukFacilities Manual wheelchairs, powered scooters andpowered wheelchairs available. Loanequipment for periods longer than 1 day.Accessible toilet facility available.Open<strong>in</strong>g Hours Monday-Friday 9.00 am – 4.00 pmSaturday 9.00 am – 1.00 pmScheme Notes Staff can meet you at the bus or tra<strong>in</strong> station ifnotice is given. Blanket and wet weathercoveralls given. 3 travel scooters for hirepurposes.Banbury ShopmobilityVenueMarsden Mobility, South Car Park, Castle QuayShopp<strong>in</strong>g Centre, Banbury, OX16 5UNTel: 01295 252722Facilities Manual wheelchairs, powered scooters andpowered wheelchairs available. Manualwheelchairs can be loaned for periods longerthan 1 day. Accessible toilet facility available.Open<strong>in</strong>g Hours Monday-Saturday9.00 am – 1.00 pm, 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm- 51 -
Bicester ShopmobilityVenueCrown Walk, Bicester, Oxon, OX6 7HYTel: 01869 320132Email: bic.shopmobility@tiscali.co.ukFacilities Manual and powered wheelchairs and poweredscooters available. Accessible toilet facilityavailable. Advisable to book <strong>in</strong> advance.Open<strong>in</strong>g Hours Monday-Saturday 9.00 am – 4.30pmCowley ShopmobilityVenueTemplars Square Shopp<strong>in</strong>g Centre, 129 PoundWay, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 3XHTel: 01865 748864Facilities Manual and powered wheelchairs and poweredscooters available. Accessible toilet facilityavailable.Open<strong>in</strong>g Hours Monday-Saturday 8.00 am – 6.00 pmSunday 10.00 am – 4.30 pmRead<strong>in</strong>g – Readibus ShopmobilityVenueThe Oracle, Read<strong>in</strong>gTel: 0118 965 9008Facilities Powered chairs and wheelchairs available. Forescorts or manual wheelchairs contact Readibuson 0118 931 0000Open<strong>in</strong>g Hours Monday-Saturday 10.00 am – 5.00 pmSunday 11.00 am – 3.00 pm (advisable to book<strong>in</strong> advance)shopmobility@theoracle.com- 52 -
Sw<strong>in</strong>don ShopmobilityVenue Wyvern Multi-storey Car Park, Isl<strong>in</strong>gton Street,Sw<strong>in</strong>don, Wilts, SN2 2JHTel: 01793 512621Facilities Manual and powered wheelchairs and poweredscooters available. Manual wheelchairsavailable for periods longer than 1 day.Accessible toilet facility available. Escorts forpeople with visual impairment.Open<strong>in</strong>g Hours Monday-Saturday 9.00 am – 4.30 pm£10 annual membership or donation for hire ofequipment.Witney ShopmobilityVenue Langdale Gate, Witney, Oxon, OX28 6DSTel: 01993 864787Facilities Manual and powered wheelchairs and poweredscooters available. Equipment must be booked<strong>in</strong> advanceOpen<strong>in</strong>g Hours Monday, Wednesday and Thursday9.30 am – 4.00 pmScheme Notes Should you require someone to meet you fromyour car, please mention this when you book- 53 -
Wheelchair Accessible Taxi and Private Hire Services(The list below provides a selection of the services available)Cherwell District• Mr John Phillips, Banbury Tel: 07771 512855• Castle Cars, Banbury Tel: 01295 270011• Mr Z. Ali Tel: 07759 859926• Quality Care and Travel (Private Hire), Banbury Tel: 01295810462• Union Cars Bicester Tel: 01869 325325South <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>• Pryors Cars, Didcot Tel: 01235 812345• Barrs Taxis, Didcot Tel: 01235 280018• Arrow Cars, High Wycombe Tel: 01494 474764Oxford City• Kit Mobility Tel: 01865 435105• ABC Cars Tel: 01865 770077• 001 Taxis Tel: 01865 240000/241641• Metro Tel: 01865 777770Vale of the White Horse• Vargas, Ab<strong>in</strong>gdon Tel: 01235 559606• Webbs of Wantage Tel: 01235 772000West <strong>Oxfordshire</strong>• Angela’s Taxis, M<strong>in</strong>ster Lovell Tel: 01993 771122• Excel Cars, M<strong>in</strong>ster Lovell Tel: 01993 775198• W<strong>in</strong>drush <strong>Transport</strong> (Private Hire), Duckl<strong>in</strong>gton Tel: 01993701142- 54 -
Parish <strong>Transport</strong> RepresentativesORCC, <strong>Oxfordshire</strong> Association of Local Councils (OALC) and<strong>Oxfordshire</strong> County Council (OCC) established a network of Parish<strong>Transport</strong> Representatives (PTR) <strong>in</strong> 1986 to give communities ameans of voic<strong>in</strong>g their needs and concerns about local transport.With useful local knowledge and contacts and an <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong> publictransport services, a PTR can help identify and address thetransport needs of their community.If you are <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> becom<strong>in</strong>g a PTR please contact the<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Transport</strong> Adviser at ORCC or the Public <strong>Transport</strong>Team at OCC for more <strong>in</strong>formation. They will also be able tosupply contact details of any PTR that your community mightalready have.- 55 -
Useful Contacts<strong>Oxfordshire</strong> Rural <strong>Community</strong> Council (ORCC)ORCC has a transport officer that is f<strong>in</strong>ancially supported by<strong>Oxfordshire</strong> County Council (OCC) and by some of the DistrictCouncils specifically to assist volunteer groups, parish councils andcommunities to access services by the provision of transportschemes which complement public transport.The <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Transport</strong> Adviser (CTA) provides on-go<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>formation, advice and support service for community transportschemes <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>formation, advice and tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g on:• Opportunities to benefit from new and exist<strong>in</strong>g fund<strong>in</strong>g orother support <strong>in</strong>itiatives e.g. the Octabadge scheme• New legislation or other policy developments affect<strong>in</strong>g CToperations• Effective community transport operational practice• Recruitment and support of volunteersPromotes the concept and possibility of community transportprovision particularly <strong>in</strong> villages where an exist<strong>in</strong>g transport serviceis threatened or withdrawn and/or <strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>terests of reduc<strong>in</strong>g thecommunity’s carbon footpr<strong>in</strong>t.Provides advice and community project development to supportrural communities wish<strong>in</strong>g to establish a new community transportservice <strong>in</strong> response to an identified need.Investigates and documents local needs <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g facilitation andanalysis of local transport needs surveys <strong>in</strong> response to OCC areabus service reviews.The officer is: Emily LewisEmail: emily.lewis@oxonrcc.org.uk Tel: 01865 883488- 56 -
<strong>Oxfordshire</strong> County CouncilOCC has a part time (work<strong>in</strong>g days are Monday, Wednesday andThursday) Assistant Public <strong>Transport</strong> Officer with responsibility for<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Transport</strong>.The County Council is keen to encourage community transportschemes, and supports ORCC’s CTA whose role is to provide directsources of advice and assistance to volunteer groups and parishes.Many CT schemes are self-f<strong>in</strong>anc<strong>in</strong>g, but some CT schemes mayrequire direct f<strong>in</strong>ancial support to help meet runn<strong>in</strong>g costs.Fund<strong>in</strong>g for this may be available from the County Council. A‘starter fund’ of up to £1,000 is available, enabl<strong>in</strong>g access at shortnotice to funds to get new schemes started. Such support isreviewed, generally after one year’s operation. The transport officerat ORCC can assist <strong>in</strong> apply<strong>in</strong>g for f<strong>in</strong>ancial support.Larger grants may be paid, (and agreement entered <strong>in</strong>to for up tofour years at a time) either to exist<strong>in</strong>g or to new communitytransport schemes, upon application to the County Council’sAssistant Public <strong>Transport</strong> Officer. For these grants a formal casefor fund<strong>in</strong>g will have to be put together, and a report compiled forthe decision of the County Council’s Cab<strong>in</strong>et Member for<strong>Transport</strong>. For more <strong>in</strong>formation please contact the Assistant Public<strong>Transport</strong> Officer.The officer is: Neil TimberlakeEmail: neil.timberlake@oxfordshire.gov.ukTel: 01865 815585- 57 -
About ORCC<strong>Oxfordshire</strong> Rural <strong>Community</strong>Council works to enable ruralcommunities across <strong>Oxfordshire</strong> to bemore socially, economically andenvironmentally susta<strong>in</strong>able. Equalityof opportunity is central to all ouractivities. ORCC is an <strong>in</strong>dependentcharity founded <strong>in</strong> 1920.We can… Provide you with free advice on awide range of rural issues. Keep you <strong>in</strong>formed on the problemsfac<strong>in</strong>g rural communities. Send you details of ORCC eventsand a copy of our news and<strong>in</strong>formation sheets.ORCC Websitewww.oxonrcc.org.ukF<strong>in</strong>d out who we are and what we doby visit<strong>in</strong>g our website for news andevents, publications, fund<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>formation and l<strong>in</strong>ks to other usefulorganisations. If you would like tosupport the work of ORCC, you canjo<strong>in</strong> our membership scheme.ORCCRegistered office:Jericho Farm, Worton,Witney, OxonOX29 4SZTel: 01865 883488Fax: 01865 883191Email: orcc@oxonrcc.org.ukORCC is a company limited by guarantee (no 2461552) and a charity (no. 900560)
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