Bookham Help your Neighbour Scheme
Telephone:
01372 277 350
Eligibility:
Anyone who has a need in Ashtead
Areas covered:
No restrictions
Vehicles:
Private vehicles owned by volunteer
drivers
Booking procedure:
Prior registration required by calling
the above number
Charges:
Set rates based on 40p per mile
Hours of operation:
Anytime
Any other details:
Also there for a chat, small DIY jobs and other good neighbour deeds
Website: www.agn.uk.net
Telephone:
01372 457 330
Eligibility:
Mostly elderly but also disabled
or temporarily incapacitated. Residents of Great and Little Bookham
Areas covered:
15 mile radius and St.Georges, Tooting
occassionally
Vehicles:
Private vehicles owned by volunteer
drivers
Booking Procedure:
By phone three to seven days in
advance
Charges:
Voluntary donations
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday occasionally at
weekends
Any other details:
Mainly provide transport for doctor and hospital appointments but can collect prescriptions, pensions and take people shopping on a limited basis. Also, dependant on the availability of drivers, will endeavour to help the elderly to visit terminally ill relatives.
Telephone:
07944 591 717
Eligibility:
Residents of the Parish of Brockham
unable to drive or use public transport. Under 18 year olds to be accompanied
by a responsible adult
Areas covered:
Hospitals, doctors, dentists, opticians
etc. Local amenities e.g. library, shops, vet. Social visits e.g. local functions,
visiting relatives. NOT school or airport runs
Vehicles:
Private vehicles owned by volunteer
drivers
Booking Procedure:
By phone at least 48hours notice
where possible
Charges:
Voluntary donations
Hours of operation:
Anytime including evenings and weekends
Telephone:
01372 20 45 40
Eligibility:
Transport for anyone who is unable
to make their required journey because of a lack of available public transport
or because they are unable to use available public transport
Transport provided for:
Any journey that cannot be undertaken by another service within the areas covered.
Areas covered:
From the M25 in the north down to
the West Sussex/Surrey border in the south and from the A24 in the west across
to the A23 in the east. Also available as a destination Leatherhead, Dorking,
Reigate, Redhill, Horley and East Surrey Hospital
Vehicles:
Accessible minibus
Booking procedure:
Telephone the above number Monday
to Saturday 0830 to 1630
Charges:
Single Return
Up to 4 miles £1.50 £3.00
Over 4 to 14 miles £2.50 £5.00
Over 14 miles £3.50 £7.00
Hours of operation:
School days 0900 to 1500 then 1600
to 1745. During school holidays 0800 to 1745
Any other details:
For information or to enquire about a group booking telephone 01883 732 877
Website: www.buses4u.org.uk
Telephone:
07948 568 906
Eligibility:
Anyone unable to use public transport
to attend a medical appointment
Areas covered:
From Dorking to local and district
hospitals and clinics
Vehicles:
Private vehicles owned by volunteer
drivers
Booking procedure:
Telephone weekdays 1730-1800
Two days in advance if possible
Charges:
Voluntary donations (e.g. £2
locally, £5 other hospitals)
Hours of operation:
Normally 0830-1800 but all requests considered
Telephone:
01372 383 333
Eligibility:
Residents of Mole Valley District
with mobility problem. Children under 18 must be escorted by a responsible
adult
Areas covered:
Mole Valley District and surrounding
boroughs and districts
Vehicles:
Eight fully accessible minibuses
Booking procedure:
Between 0930-1530 can be booked
up to four weeks in advance but no later than 48 hours notice
Charges:
Membership £14.50 per annum
then £2.10 per zone travelled. Outside Mole Valley boundary 40p per
mile if medical and 80p per mile if social
Any other details:
Service operates seven days a week between 0900 and 1700 with a limited service at weekends. No service on Bank Holidays
Telephone:
01483 274 762
Eligibility:
All ages in Parishes of Shere, Wotton
and Abinger
Areas covered:
Dorking, Capel, Forest Green, Holmbury
and Abinger Common
Vehicles:
Accessible minibus
Booking procedure:
By telephone. Answer phone out of
hours
Charges:
£2 return to supermarkets
For hire £40 per trip + 60p per kilometre
Any other details:
The community bus provides the following
regular return services:
1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month to Tesco, Broadbridge Heath
2nd & 4th Thursday of each month
to Sainburys, Burpham
Tuesday morning Forest Green to Capel surgery
Full details are available by calling the above number.
The bus is also available to hire for more information please ring the above number
