Crickhowell Dial-A-Ride
Connecting Older and Disabled people with Accessible Transport
Crickhowell Dial-A-Ride is part of Brecon & District Dial-A-Ride Club and we work together to provide a community transport covering the Powys border.
Crickhowell Dial-A-Ride is based in the Cric building in Crickhowell and is managed by Helen, our volunteer coordinator. It has its own 7-seater minibus with wheelchair accessible lift that is maintained by the Brecon office.
We are a charitable organisation that works to support people who are over 60 and/ or any age with a disability get out and about.
We are keen to fill our bus up and make the most of our wonderful asset. We have a fantastic group of friendly volunteers, keen to link together people who live in rural locations and help support people who are over 60 and/ or any age with a disability to remain independent. We have a regular schedule that include local towns such as Abergavenny and Crickhowell, our door-to-door service helps people complete basic tasks like their own shopping, get to medical appointments or socialise with friends.
We are now regularly running days out including shopping trips, days to garden centres, including Oakchurch, The Old Railwayline Garden Center and even Porthcawl! The Crickhowell service covers Llangynidr, Llangattock, Tretower, Cwmdu, Bwlch, Glangrwynny and Gilwern. Powered by volunteer drivers who have taken a Midas training course and personal assistances helping passengers board.
The Crickhowell office is manned from 10 till 12 most days but there is also an answerphone for messages and we will get back to you at the earliest opportunity.
Your Trusted Local Transport Partner
Serving Crickhowell and District
The Crickhowell service was started in 1987 following fundraising by the Club to raise funds to purchase a vehicle. The Crickhowell service has always been run using volunteer drivers, therefore, the service is dependent on their availability.
Dial-A-Ride is an essential lifeline to various amenities such as shops, hairdressers, medical facilities, and to meet up with their social circle of friends.
Crickhowell Dial-A-Ride has only 1 member of paid staff, the volunteer coordinator. The buses are driven by an amazing group of 10 volunteers who do an incredible 68 hours per month to keep the service rolling.
Could you help keep the service running? Get in touch with Helen on 01873 811097 or email: helen@brecondialaride.org
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Years of Service
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Members
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Areas Covered
Reliable Service
Have you thought about volunteering? Then contact Helen on 01873 811097 or via email helen@brecondialaride.org to discuss becoming a volunteer driver or a passenger assistant to help on the bus. There may also be the opportunity for volunteering in the office for a couple of hours to answer the phone, chat to members and book their transport requests - all training given.
Volunteer Drivers
Our Crickhowell drivers and passenger assistants are all volunteers and give up their time to help run the service to enable members to get out and about. They find volunteering very rewarding.
Here are a few of their words:
'It's just about being kind, helping others is most addictive, it helped me have a purpose'
'I have met some wonderful people, members and volunteers alike. It is uplifting to see how people will instinctively give their time for others'
'I am very glad I gave it a go and haven't regretted a moment of it.'
'Since starting, I have come to appreciate just how important the work of Dial-A-Ride is in helping prevent social isolation, especially amongst our more senior community members. I have also learned new skills such as driving a bus, which I had never done before , and safe wheelchair handling, all of which are taught and coached by Dial-A-Ride'
If you'd like to find out more why not contact Helen on helen@brecondialaride.org
Please complete the Volunteer Driver form below:
Community Focused
As a charity, our mission is to serve the community and enhance the lives of those we transport.
Our Crickhowell service operated by friendly volunteers who enjoy helping people enrich their lives.
Affordable Rates
We offer competitive pricing to ensure that our services are accessible to everyone.
The fares are currently:-
Around Town £6 return
Up to 6 miles £8.50 return
Up to 9 miles £9.50 return
To book transport with Crickhowell Dial-A-Ride phone
01873 811097
and speak to Helen or one of the admin volunteers.