Details for Christmas Hampers and Christmas outing for senior citizens of South Marston. Click on files above to see poster information. Posters are also on the village notice boards.
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F & E HARRIS MEMORIAL TRUST
F & E HARRIS MEMORIAL TRUST
Important Notice: Closure of Old Vicarage Lane
Thursday bus service to Swindon.
Due to the forthcoming closure of Old Vicarage Lane the only location of the pick-up and drop-off point in South Marston will be changed to the Carriers Arms.
The Pick-up time will remain at 9.30am
Start date 4th August.
F & E Harris Memorial Trust
Updates to the community transport service Terms and Conditions that is being managed for the Trust by Swindon Dial A Ride. and the revised details of the Thursday bus service run by Barnes Coaches for the Trust.
The F & E Harris Memorial Trust.
Community Transport Scheme – conditions of use.
- The scheme is for people living in the Parish of South Marston who are aged 55 and over.
- The scheme objective is to provide transport for people who do not have their own transport.
- People who normally would have transport facilities but are temporarily unable to drive will be eligible to use the service.
- People will be required to register their personal details with Swindon Dial A Ride prior to using the service. Call 01793 521123 for registration and service booking. It is based at Hawksworth Trading Estate. Booking line hours are Monday to Friday between 10am – 1pm. An answering machine service will operate outside these hours.
- If the person has the need for a carer the carer can accompany the person irrespective of the carer’s age.
- If disabled access is required this can normally be provided but may have some limitations depending on degree of disability. Volunteers are not trained to lift people.
- If the person requires a travel companion this will be eligible.
- Journeys can be taken as a door-to-door service. The volunteer car driver will be available to assist the person for the duration of the outing to suit the person’s requirements.
- If the car driver is not required to stay with the person during the outing a pick up time can be arrange with the driver by telephone or a pre- arranged time.
- No payment will be required by the user if a person’s journey is not greater than 100 miles including the return journey. All details of the journey will be recorded by Swindon Dial A Ride and charged directly to the Trust.
- If the total journey exceeds the 100 mile limit the cost for the additional mileage to be paid directly to Swindon Dial A Ride by the person booking the journey.
- It is anticipated by the Trust that the service being provided is to accommodate activities such as the following but not limited to this list.
- Visit to doctor, hospital, dentist and other similar medical requirements.
- Visit to shops including outlet centres
- Visit to the theatre or other entertainment establishments
- Visit to friends or relatives
- Visit to a place of interest.
- All driver volunteers taking people in their transport vehicle are fully trained, insured and vetted on a regular basis by Swindon Dial A Ride.
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The F & E Harris Memorial Trust
Free mini bus service
Due to the withdrawal of the 65 bus service the Trust has contracted a 49 seat minibus service for South Marston residents. The service will be a return trip to Swindon on Thursday each week. Residents who have their own transport can use this service.
- The mini bus pick- up location in South Marston will be adjacent to the public car park near the school. Departure time is 9.30 am, it then stops at the village hall bus stop.
- The drop off and pick-up location in Swindon will be at the bus stop layby adjacent to Debenhams in Fleming Way.
- The return to South Marston will leave the pick-up point at 12.30 pm.
- The minibus will make an additional drop off at the bus stop by Sainsbury’s. On return from Swindon the bus will stop briefly to pick up people at the bus stop by Dunelm. People will need to be at the stop at 12.30 pm to ensure pick-up.
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Outing and Hampers
FREE CHRISTMAS OUTING FOR SENIOR CITIZENS OF SOUTH MARSTON
The F & E Harris Memorial Trust invites the senior citizens of South Marston for an outing to Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre on Friday the 27th November 2015.The coach will depart near to the school at 9.30am. Arrival back at South Marston will be at approx. 6.00pm.
To reserve your seat please contact
Mary Cooper telephone 823530
Not later than 1st November 2015.
Do not miss this date for reservation
CHRISTMAS HAMPERS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS OF SOUTH MARSTON
The F & E Harris Memorial Trust invites South Marston village residents who have reached the age of 60 years for females and 65 years of age for males by the 25th December 2015 to register with the Trust to receive a Christmas Hamper if they do not currently receive one.
The closing date for registration is 1st November 2015.
Contacts for registration:
Mary Cooper telephone 823530
Terry Sansum telephone 823684
Christmas Hampers to be collected on Thursday 10th December 2015 from Westwinds between 2.00 pm and 4.00pm.
F & E Harris Memorial Trust – Transport Scheme
The F & E Harris Memorial Trust.
Community Transport Scheme – conditions of use.
- The scheme is for people living in the Parish of South Marston who are aged 55 and over.
- The scheme objective is to provide transport for people who do not have their own transport.
- People who normally would have transport facilities but are temporarily unable to drive will be eligible to use the service.
- People will be required to register their personal details with Royal Voluntary Service -Swindon, (RVS) prior to using the service. Call 01793 465552 for registration and service booking
- If the person has the need for a carer the carer can accompany the person irrespective of the carer’s age.
- If disabled access is required this can normally be provided but may have some limitations depending on degree of disability. Volunteers are not trained to lift people.
- If the person requires a travel companion this will be eligible.
- Journeys can be taken as a door-to-door service. The volunteer car driver will be available to assist the person for the duration of the outing to suit the person’s requirements.
- If the car driver is not required to stay with the person during the outing a pick up time can be arrange with the driver by telephone or a pre- arranged time.
- No payment will be required by the user if a person’s journey is not greater than 100 miles including the return journey. All details of the journey will be recorded by RVS and charged directly to the Trust.
- If the total journey exceeds the 100 mile limit the cost for the additional mileage to be paid directly to RVS by the person booking the journey.
- It is anticipated by the Trust that the service being provided is to accommodate activities such as the following but not limited to this list.
- Visit to doctor, hospital, dentist and other similar medical requirements.
- Visit to shops including outlet centres
- Visit to the theatre or other entertainment establishments
- Visit to friends or relatives
- Visit to a place of interest.
- All driver volunteers taking people in their transport vehicle are fully trained, insured and vetted on a regular basis by RVS.
Note: The Trust is looking for volunteer drivers to work with the volunteer drivers employed by RVS. Training, operating method and contract details will be supplied by RVS. Contact: Brian McGlone 01793 826243 if you are interested in volunteering.
This service requires notice so it is best to arrange your transport as soon as you know what it is you need. The manned Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) office hours are Monday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. Closed on Thursday. At other times an answering service should be available.
F & E Harris Memorial Trust Mini Bus Service
The F & E Harris Memorial Trust
Free mini bus service
Due to the withdrawal of the 65 bus service the Trust has contracted a 19 seat minibus service for South Marston residents. The service will be a return trip to Swindon on Thursday each week and will start on Thursday 25th June.
- The mini bus pick up location in South Marston will be adjacent to the public car park near the school. Departure time will be 9.30 am. It will then also pick up at the Village Hall bus stop
- The drop off and pick-up location in Swindon will be in College Street behind Debenhams.
- The return to South Marston will leave the pick-up point at 12.30 pm.
F & E Harris Memorial Trust
FREE CHRISTMAS OUTING FOR SENIOR CITIZENS OF SOUTH MARSTON
The F & E Harris Memorial Trust invites the senior citizens of South Marston for an outing to A Victorian Festival of Christmas held at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on Friday the 28th November 2014. You will also have free entry to the historic attractions in the dockyard.(example: Mary Rose Museum)
The coach will depart near to the school at 9.00am. Arrival back at South Marston will be at approx. 6.00pm.
To reserve your seat please contact
Mary Cooper telephone 823530
Not later than 7th November 2014.
Do not miss this date for reservation
CHRISTMAS HAMPERS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS OF SOUTH MARSTON
The F & E Harris Memorial Trust invites South Marston village residents who have reached the age of 60 years for females and 65 years of age for males by the 25th December 2014 to register with the Trust to receive a Christmas Hamper if they do not currently receive one.
The closing date for registration is 7th November 2014.
Contacts for registration:
Mary Cooper telephone 823530
Terry Sansum telephone 823684
Christmas Hampers to be collected on Thursday 11th December 2014 from Westwinds between 2.00 pm and 4.00pm.
As Tower and Tap is currently suspended if you know any South Marston senior citizens who may like to make a reservation please let them know as most do not have access to computers and web sites. Details of the events are posted on the village notice boards
