Wiltshire Link Schemes
Link Schemes are community-based, volunteer run charities based predominantly in Wiltshire which aim to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged, elderly or infirm people by providing transport and ‘good neighbour’ services.
Link driving schemes cover most of Wiltshire. The villages of Collingbourne Ducis, Collingbourne Kingston, Everleigh and the Chutes have a Link scheme that was formed in 2004. Your local scheme is a charity and is run entirely by volunteers, who give their time willingly to those residents who have difficulty in getting to the shops, medical or other appointments.
There might be other reasons why people use the Link such as: lack of available public transport, health, disability or mobility problems, cost factors and other personal reasons. Your local Link is a real solution to an important local issue and it helps to mobilise and engage our community.
A donation is requested from passengers using Link volunteer cars. This donation supports the cost of running the service. Anyone wanting to use the service should call the local coordinator on 01264 850807, who will then endeavour to arrange for a volunteer to take you to your appointment or other venue.
For any other questions, Collingbourne Ducis residents should contact Tim Keighley.