COMMUNITY TRANSPORT IN HORSHAM
Age Concern (Horsham District)
Service Description: Scheduled shopping routes in the Horsham District.
Eligibility: Anyone over 50 unable to use public transport or arrange other transport.
Area(s) covered: Horsham District – within 10 miles of Horsham.
Vehicles: 2 x 12 seater minibus both with rear tail lift.
Booking Procedure: Contact the Day Centre.
Charges: Ranging from £1.60 to £2.80 depending on where you live. Increased annually.
Contact details:
Mrs Sue Keating
Age Concern (Horsham District)
David Bryce Day Centre
New Street
Horsham
RH13 5EL
Tel 01403 260560
email sue@hdageconcern.plus.com
Notes: One off trips not available.
Horsham Dial-A-Ride
Service Description: Door-to-door demand responsive minibus service.
Eligibility: Anyone, of any age, who has difficulty in using public transport.
Area(s) covered: Northern part of the Horsham District. – above the A272
Operating Times: 9am until 5pm Monday to Friday.
Vehicles: Three fully accessible minibuses (with varied seating capacity).
Booking Procedure: Telephone the Co-ordinator on the number below between 9.30am and 11.30am, Monday to Friday. One day’s notice is required.
Charges: Single fares start at 80p.
Contact details:
Mr Ray Menlove
Red Cross Centre
Rushams Road
Horsham
RH12 2NT
Tel 01403 754206
Notes: Drivers always welcome – volunteer or casual.
Horsham Shopmobility
Eligibility: Anyone with mobility difficulties, permanent or temporary.
Area(s) covered: Horsham town centre.
Vehicles:
15 x electric powered 4-wheel scooter.
6 x electric powered 3-wheel scooter.
4 x electric powered wheelchairs.
5 x manual wheelchairs.
Booking Procedure: Telephone the number below between 10.00am and 4.00pm, Monday to Friday and between 9.00am and 4.30pm Saturdays (excluding bank holidays).
Charges: There is no charge for this service, but donations would be gratefully accepted.
Contact details:
Level 2,
Swan Walk Car Park
Horsham
Tel 01403 249015
Please note the above address is for bookings only.
Notes: All correspondence should be addressed to;
Jeremy Simpson,
Horsham District Council
Park North
North Street
Horsham
RH12 1RL.
Horsham Area Community Car Scheme
Service Description: Door-to-door community car scheme.
Eligibility: People who, due to disability, have difficulty using ordinary public transport.
Area(s) covered: Horsham, Rusper, Faygate, Cowfold, Partridge Green, West Grinstead, Shipley, Southwater, Barns Green, Broadbridge Heath, Slinfold, Rudgwick, Warnham, Billingshurst, Wisborough Green, Ifold, Loxwood, Kirdford and Plaistow..
Vehicles: Volunteers’ cars plus one .fully accessible car.
Booking Procedure: Telephone the number below between 9.00am and 12.00 noon, Monday to Friday. A minimum of 2 days notice is required.
Charges: £2 for the first mile and 60p per mile thereafter.
Contact details:
Mr Barry Rice
Room 5
53 – 55 Harvest House
North Street
Horsham
RH12
Tel 01403 250202
Notes: Volunteers with their own cars welcome.