Wells Rotary president Alan Webb presents the keys of the minibus to Heads Up Service Director Bridget Harvey
Wells Rotary have officially presented a minibus to Heads Up that will help the mental health charity extend its outreach service across mid-Somerset.
“Our ambition is to provide transport for clients who otherwise cannot get to our centre in South Horrington,”
“There is little community transport, bus services are being cut, and some people who would like to get to Heads Up for its therapeutic workshops and dementia services, are unable to do so.
“Our thanks and appreciation for the efforts of Wells Rotary and everyone involved in making the project such a success.”
Heads Up Service Director, Bridget Harvey.
Fundraising for the project was supported by local businesses with Charlie Bigham’s and the CPNA (Community Practicing Nursing Association) charity taking the lead role.
The branding for the new minibus reflects the support given by local businesses Burns the Bread, Chubb Bulleid, CBS Precast, Harris & Harris, The Crown at Wells, D B Paul, Wolf Barbers, Brownes Garden Centre, Old Mill Accountants, Wells Chiropractic, Stuarts Residential and Cooper & Tanner.
Wells Rotary Club president Alan Webb said: “Led by Wells Rotary this project has been a tremendous effort from across the community. The level of sponsorship and support we received at the various fundraising events we organised was truly amazing. Together we can be proud of having made a real difference to the lives of others in our community.”
Heads Up hopes to extend their outreach service from Wells to Glastonbury, Street, Shepton Mallet, Evercreech, Cheddar and Axbridge. The minibus will hold 12 people – a volunteer driver, a helper, and ten clients.
To find out about becoming a volunteer driver for the minibus email Jane Coombes at janec@headsupsomerset.org.uk or call 01749 670667. No previous experience of driving a minibus is required as full training will be given, but a full driving licence is necessary.
Drivers are being asked to cover a three-hour round trip once or twice a month with plenty of flexibility in scheduling the roster.