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New base for lifeline on wheels
An essential service for the housebound and people with disabilities has moved to larger, more functional premises on the Hawksworth
Estate which were officially opened by North Swindon MP Michael Wills at the end of March.
Thamesdown Community groups. "Our new office is well to maintain the vehicles to a high people with disabilities and other
Transport started in the late 1970s located to cover all parts of the standard. socially excluded people are able
and theThamesdownDial-A-Ride townwhilstthegarageallowsstaff "Some people can feel their to get about and access services
service, which was house is a prison and our service most of us take for granted. It's so
launched in 1986, — ___, gives the chance to do what others important to reduce isolation, sup-
now operates over • find normal. It's humbling when port people's independence and
twenty mini somebody is so pleased by a drive enable participation in society."
buses and cars. around the town or says a day trip Thamesdown Dial-A-Ride and
Chairwoman has been their annual holiday." Community Transport are always
Kaye Franklin Michael Wills, handing over the in need of volunteer drivers to help
said the organisa- '. { keys to a brand new mini-bus, said community organisations take
tion aims to pro t he had been a long time supporter their members on trips. For details
vide fully accessi- IVEi ^= — ^ of the service. "It's wonderful that call 617828.
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