Two Bridges is a care group that helps infirm, disabled and aged people to get to doctors, dentists and other medical appointments.

The community served by Two Bridges consists of Fordingbridge, Sandleheath, Alderholt and Godshill and has recently been extended to include Rockbourne and Martin. Destinations include Fordingbridge, Salisbury, Southampton, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Lymington.

The need for volunteer drivers is fast increasing, due to continuing effects of Covid, and to the wider areas in which the group operates. The group would like to hear from anyone who could join the team to help to meet the needs of our clients who are always very appreciative of the service provided.
Elizabeth, pictured far left, is one such client who is always happy to praise the work that this group does. Because of her disability, Elizabeth had to give up driving, and then rely on taxis to attend her continuing medical appointments. Unfortunately, at the same time, both Fordingbridge taxi firms stopped trading. Therefore, Elizabeth was forced into using transport from Ringwood and/or Salisbury, at relatively high expense. Two Bridges came to the rescue! Elizabeth says that all the drivers that she has met are kind and considerate, were great conversationalists, all with very interesting stories to tell. She describes their ability to put her at ease when travelling to a medical appointment which can be quite stressful and that all the drivers seem to enjoy the work.
Clients are asked for a voluntary anonymous donation for the transport provided, and drivers are paid fuel costs.

If you feel you would find this work enjoyable and rewarding, do contact Valerie Allpress, chairman, on Valerie@Allpress.org  or Derek Ayling on 01425 650770.