Midhurst transport charity gets newly converted minibus

Tandem, the Midhurst-based charity providing services for elderly and disabled people, has taken delivery of its first new vehicle converted for wheelchair access, a VW Caddy.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Nov 2016, 12:17 BST
Updated 21st Nov 2016, 13:26 BST

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.

Jo Cordina of Atlas Conversions hands the keys to Ian HillJo Cordina of Atlas Conversions hands the keys to Ian Hill
Jo Cordina of Atlas Conversions hands the keys to Ian Hill

All Tandem activities including taking people to medical and dental appointments, on outings, social activities at the Tandem Tuesday Club and a Housebound Reader Service, are provided by volunteers and most journeys are in their own cars but Tandem has vehicles equipped to take wheelchairs.

It’s bid for DFT Community Transport Minibus funding was successful and approval has been given for two new vehicles to replace older or damaged ones. The conversion was done by Atlas Conversions. Volunteer drivers are needed urgently. Anyone who is interested should contact 01730 813962.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Don’t miss out on all the latest breaking news where you live.

Here are four ways you can be sure you’ll be amongst the first to know what’s going on.

1) Make our website your homepage at www.midhurstandpetworth.co.uk/

2) Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MidhurstandPetworthObserver

3) Follow us on Twitter @mid_pet_obs

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

4) Register with us by clicking on ‘sign in’ (top right corner). You can then receive our daily newsletter AND add your point of view to stories that you read here.

And do share with your family and friends - so they don’t miss out!

The Midhurst and Petworth Observer - always the first with your local news.

Be part of it.

Related topics:Midhurst