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Map of area covered - Waveney SuffolkVolunteers’ viewFantastic time on the trip to Aldeburgh and Thropeness. We all sat on the sea wall eating ice-creams. Then added in a stop at a Farm Shop on the way home. Lots of laughs today. Peter Volunteer driver on DAR Special Kevin was made redundant in a round of local council cuts. He came to BACT to see what he could do to keep himself occupied. Kevin is now driving his car regularly as a volunteer – spending a lot of time particularly to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and the James Paget University Hospital! Whilst it’s not a wage, the expenses he gets driving help to keep his car on the road and provides him with a high level of satisfaction in helping others. Kevin has subsequently also introduced his dad to BACT who is now volunteering for us too! Jim has been a volunteer driver for BACT for over 16 years and driven a lot of miles on our behalf during that time. Jim says he loves driving and meeting people and people are always so appreciative. He says it gives you “That feel good factor!” Celia (72) retired as a post lady a couple of years ago and leads a very active life even despite now being retired. Celia drives for us one day a week which she really enjoys as it gets her meeting different people and of course being a post lady she knows where places are. Recently retired, I had some time on my hands and was looking for a way “to give something back”. Driving people around who needed help with transport for their daily lives seemed a good place to start. This service is all the more important now that squeezed budgets in so many of the services that we have come to expect are increasingly having to be provided by volunteers. Apart from the obvious feelgood factor of helping others as a driver, the best part about driving so many different people is that everyone is always pleased to see you, and even the most mundane journeys are enjoyable. You get to know your regulars and you can become part of their lives. – Ian H I am writing to say how thankful we all are for the wonderful care and attention shown by your driver Phil. The day could have so easily fallen flat due to the flood barriers being in situ on arrival (because of high tides) which prevented access to our beach hut. However, with Phil’s help and assistance the residents enjoyed a lovely visit to the pier. Holmwood Care Ltd |
Donations NewsletterRecent PostsPassengers’ viewsMrs K and her husband were take to the hospital yesterday by Barry. She telephone in to pass on her thanks and gratitude and said Barry was very kind and polite and had the patience of a saint for the length of time he had to wait for them! To all drivers who have driven us through the year – THANK YOU! – Mr and Mrs M Just to say many thanks to you all, for making it possible to see John every day, although he didn’t recognise me all the time, it made me feel better. Thank you Betty I want to express my gratitude. I am so pleased I found you. I am delighted with the service. M Horton Carlton Colville. To all at Dial a ride – you do a brilliant job – Mrs Carol A Thank you, your driver really helped me. They helped me to and from the shop as well as in and out of the car. Mrs G – Chedgrave March 17 Thank you for all your help while I was in Beccles – Barb C (Dec 16) Mrs P: The service has helped to get me out from a very dark place. Everyone is so helpful and friendly and I don’t know what I would do without BACT. We would like to thank you for all your help over the past year. What would we do without you. – Ivy and Harry Thank you for all you do – Jennifer (Dec 16) |
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