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Buckland Newton
Neighbourhood
Car Scheme and
‘Community
Connections’
Buckland Newton Community Website
in the heart of rural Dorset
Buckland Newton Neighbourhood Car Scheme
I thought that I should just let everyone know that these two
services (see below for ‘Community Connections’ information) are
up and running again if you need support either getting to
appointments, or matching up with someone who may be able to
assist you doing those little things you struggle with. If anyone
would like to join our band of volunteers there is no commitment to
be available on set days, it is all run very informally. For more
information give me a call on 07733 849264. Or email on
bncarsheme@gmail.com
At present we need new drivers. A driver may complete 1 to 10
journeys in any 3 month period. Our drivers collect 50p per mile from
their passenger and are paid 45p per mile. No one does it just for love
Sheila Crouch, Car Scheme Co-ordinator
Comments from those using our service include:
“It’s the only way I can go anywhere now as I cannot use the bus
anymore. It means I can keep my independence”
“My family live 20 miles away and they work, so it isn’t always
convenient for them to pick me up and take me to doctors’ appointments
and I couldn’t get there any other way now.”
Our drivers get a lot of satisfaction from volunteering too:
“I think the general thought of all us drivers is the immense satisfaction
we get from enabling our more mature and less able neighbours to
remain independent! In return we get some lovely company!!”
“I am doing something to help other people and it makes me feel valued.
Driving is something that I am still able to do! The people who use the
service are really appreciative of what we do and they are all really
nice!”
Your neighbourly contact number is
01 300 345 850
Community Connections is your local, up and running, friendly,
informal, self help group, for the village - by the village.
As we are “self isolating” due to our ‘full house’ of pre existing
conditions, we are offering to act as dedicated co-ordinators for all
villagers who may need support.
And, most importantly, for all those who are kindly offering to help,
including our dedicated Parish Councillors who have published
their individual phone numbers.
But we will need even more going forward.
Maybe you could be a helper too? Just by phoning a friend in need,
a neighbour or acquaintance or picking something up from the
shop?
Use this phone number, in the first instance, for help and advice,
and we will do our best to put you in contact with all the right
people at the right time.
We need to look out for and support all our friends and
neighbours. Please don’t hesitate to give us a call. Stay well and
happy.
Chris and Janey Hildred