RDCT on the Radio

Royston and District Community Transport, frequently used by Melbourn residents who have difficulty with transport, have had to reduce the journey types and frequency usually offered. This has meant a reduction in income, causing us to ask for help from our county. We were therefore delighted to receive a grant of £1,920 from the Cambridgeshire Community Fund.

BBC Radio Cambridgeshire were made aware of our successful application and asked if we could supply a driver and passenger contact for a live interview with their presenter Dotty on their morning programme.

I was asked to liaise with the programme researcher and it became apparent that, as well as background from a driver, what they really wanted was a passenger’s experience in the lock-down period. Our Office Manager Pru, well known to all who use our service, was able to suggest some Melbourn residents and I struck lucky with the first person I rang. Mr Colin Limming, who has used our service recently and is confident and articulate, agreed to take part even knowing the broadcast would not only be live but at 7:35 AM! To say the least I was relieved and reassured it would all be good.

On the day we were rung just before broadcast time to check we were OK and speech quality was good. Then we were on, a brief explanation of our service from Dotty, and Colin was asked for his view. He gave a brief but succinct resume of how the RDCT was able to help him when other options for travel were not realistic. Colin explained that sitting in the back with the driver and passenger masked did discourage the usual friendly chat, but the service was reliable and one call to the office number 01763 245228 was all it took to get things arranged.

What we can now offer as well as the medical-related journeys that we have maintained throughout are social visits, shopping trips, hairdresser appointments, and similar, but with some restrictions. The journey time must be a maximum of 15 minutes each way and regretfully the driver may not be able to offer personal contact unless it is essential.

Should you need our service please ring the office number 01763 245228 and we will try to help you – within current limits of course. Ron Comben Meldreth driver For more information Tel: 01763 245228 or visit www.roytrans.co.uk/ and www.facebook.com/ groups/1261245897399340/

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