Our new community minibus

The Trust celebrated its new minibus with supporters and grant providers in London.

Dame Joanna Lumley, Suzy Aitchison and supporters with the new minibus

In May 2023 the Trust introduced its minibus alongside President Dame Joanna Lumley and patron Suzy Aitchison. Trustees gathered with representatives of National Grid, the National Lottery Community Fund and vehicle supplier M4 Van Centre, Swindon.

The announcement invited residents in BS26 to suggest social and leisure outings. The minibus would help people enjoy the community together.

For current eligibility and booking arrangements, see community transport.

A COMMUNITY MILESTONE · MAY 2023

More than a journey

A £10,000 National Lottery grant helped the Trust purchase a minibus, connecting residents in Loxton and surrounding villages with the Hub and with one another. Dame Joanna Lumley joined supporters to celebrate the new service in May 2023.

Dame Joanna Lumley and Phil Chamberlain holding a National Lottery cheque beside the Trust’s minibus — Dame Joanna Lumley with Phil Chamberlain of The National Lottery Community Fund at the minibus launch, May 2023.

Dame Joanna Lumley smiling from the driver’s seat of the community minibus — Dame Joanna Lumley tries the driver’s seat at the launch, May 2023.

Philip Davies, Dame Joanna Lumley and Phil Chamberlain holding the £10,000 National Lottery cheque — Philip Davies, Dame Joanna Lumley and Phil Chamberlain celebrate the £10,000 contribution, May 2023.

Photographs: The National Lottery Community Fund. Select a photograph to enlarge it.

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Based on the Trust’s original announcement.

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