Services
We are pleased to announce the opening of our “Glad Rags” Charity Shop near Our Centre.
Our Centre Transport
Individuals
For people who struggle to use or access public transport. Our membership benefits are outlined here:
Individual Membership: Registration is for one person to access a range of Our Centre services.
Group Membership: For Community groups, clubs & organisations who wish to use the buses for trips specific to their group. i.e. Outings, Day Trips, Events etc.
To help decide the best transport option for individuals or groups please consult our helpful chart guide >> Click here
Minibus Groups
All voluntary and community groups based in the Ashfield and surrounding districts who are concerned with the health and welfare of the community. Membership is a legal requirement for community transport schemes. Current annual membership is: £15 per year for individuals (1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025) and £30 per year for groups (1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025).
View a copy of the minibus membership form use this link >>> Click for Minibus 2024 form
Individual membership forms are available from the office. (view here ).
To view a leaflet on transport click here .
How to Book
Contact the transport team who are responsible for membership registration, bookings and the daily running of the schemes.We are not a taxi scheme and bookings are required in advance, ideally at least 48hrs before your date of travel. We do not usually have vehicles available at short notice but will try our best to assist for emergency GP and hospital appointments.
To Book: Phone 01623 753192 giving:-
- Your name or group name
- A contact telephone number
- Date of travel
- Pick-up and return times
- Trip destination
- Any other info e.g. do you need wheelchair spaces?
We take major credit card payments and cheques.
Payment can be made over the telephone or you are always welcome to pop-in and pay by cash or card to suit you.
Just call us if you wish to check your payment method first.
We Also take Payments
Minibuses
Ring & Ride
Ring & Ride: These are Our Centre’s own vehicles and resemble small minibuses. They are ideal for passengers that require wheelchair transportation and are fitted with tail lifts for easy access. Ideally suited for individuals or small groups of 7 or less.
Day Trips are available – see Events & Activites page (opens a new tab)
Timetabled Shopper Bus Services
Sutton-in-Ashfield Monday Shopper
The shopper bus is designed to serve the rural communities of Ashfield providing a pick up service for easy access to Sutton town centre.
The service runs every Monday. For the schedule click on the link to open the pdf leaflet showing more info >> Monday Shopper << (opens in new tab)
Selston Parish Shoppers
The Selston shopper bus is designed to serve the rural communities of Ashfield providing a pick up service for easy access to Kirkby and Sutton town centres.
The service runs:
Tuesday – Underwood (2 runs)
Friday – Jacksdale & Selston
For routes and pickup stops see the pdf >> Selston Parish Shopper Routes <<< (opens a new tab)
ASDA Door to Door (Surron-in-Ashfield)
Home pickups and arrive at ASDA for shopping on Fridays only at 11.00am (approx)
Return pickup from ASDA at 1.15pm and back to your home for lunch
Fixed cost for members only £8
Book by calling Our Centre today: 01623 753192 – or view the info poster: >> See the poster
Wheelchair hire is available