Thurston
Connecting Communities offers a reliable demand responsive door-to-door transport service to help people to travel who, for whatever reason, would otherwise be unable to do so. The service was previously known Dial a Ride. Our buses are Covid-19 secure to ensure a safe and pleasant trip.
Our drivers are fully trained to ensure a comfortable and pleasant journey, helping people to shop, attend medical appointments and socialise. We know that our service is a lifeline to many of our passengers, they tell us “it’s such a great service, I just couldn’t manage without it”, “not only does it help me to be able do my shopping but I have made so many friends, I really look forward to my journeys".
Peter Lawson from Connecting Communities says, “As a previous driver I know first-hand the impact Connecting Communities has, not just for older people but also for those who live in the villages who are often struggling with reduced scheduled bus services. We not only connect people to their community, but enable to people to meet one another, make connections, friendships and to discover new services/social groups”.
If you are interested in using this service, simply give one of our helpful, team a call on 01638 664304 and they will do the rest for you.
Annual membership fee: £15
For more information, click here.
Suffolk Car Share.
Free to join, car sharing is a great way to save money and reduce pollution and congestion.
The Suffolk Liftshare scheme provides a matching service for all those who live, work and travel in and around Suffolk.
This service helps people who struggle to use other means of sustainable transport. The website matches up potential partners as driver and passenger. Once matched, you can choose to journey share as little or as often as you like.
Visit: Suffolkcarshare.com community - part of the Liftshare network
Active Travel options. Can active travel form part of your journey? It is considered suitable, for those who can, to walk journeys less than 2km in distance and cycle journeys less than 5km long. Being physically active is a key part of maintain a healthy lifestyle. It is beneficial for both our physical and mental well-being. It can also help to prevent and manage over 20 chronic conditions and diseases.
For a copy of cycle maps in Suffolk go to: Cycling – The Way To Go Suffolk
For a copy of walking routes in Suffolk go to: Walking – The Way To Go Suffolk
