Exeter Community Transport Association

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b iii ?help to get around the city

manual or powered, business or meeting friends .

is a 4.75 charge for the hire of a

day. As Exeteris part of a registered charity,

are always gratefully received.n ?by phone will ensure that a suitable vehicle is available,

we will always try to help you if you just call in. You will beby a volunteer or member of staff who will complete a simple

registration form with you. On your first visitplease bring 2 forms of identification.To book, phone us on01392 494001Or email us [email protected]


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n.Our mobility scooters come in three or four wheeledversions, in many different sizes, with variouscomponents to help us find the right scooter for you.We have a range of powered and manualwheelchairs, so whether you are with a carer or onyour own and in need of a little extra help, we can findsomething to suit your needs.

you're coming to stay in Exeter or going away elsewhere, long term hire isIt costs 6 per

o hire a manual wheelchair and 10 per day for the boot scooters."'\IC:.

of any age no matter whether their mobilityfficulty is temporary or permanent. The service is available to residents

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O.OOam - 4.00pm Monday to Friday0.30am- 3.30pm on Saturday.

ow go use a scoo er o powered.- . ?of the vehicle will be provided

, the city is yours!

information provided in this leaflet is correct at the time ofinting (August 2011) and could be subject to change at theof ECT A


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trips and/or. The HUB is fitted

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City Sights provides a service to aidblind and partially sighted people toaccess Exeter City Centre with thehelp of a fully trained volunteer astheir guide.

Exeter Ring & Ride is for anyone having problem using thenormal buses in the Exeter area. The driver brings users intothe city centre and to supermarkets on certain days dependingwhere you live. The Bus is an easy access vehicle which linkswith Exeter Shopmobility. This service also arranges a numberof lunches and excursions throughout the year.

Exeter Community Transport Association8-10 Paris Street, Exeter EX1 1GA01392 494001 [email protected] www.exetercta.co.uk

Transport Association is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England.Company number: 6874791 Charity number: 1129560


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Exeter Community Transport Associationminibus from their homes into Exeter city centre, to local

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Ring & Ride is for anyone who ishaving problems using theordinary bus, perhaps becuasethe stop is too far away to walk,or because the bus steps are toosteep. Our bus is easy access,especially for walking frameand wheelchair users.

The driver will bring you into the city centre and will link with ExeterShopmobility for wheelchairs or scooters. For at least one week of everymonth the bus takes passengers to local supermarkets. The bus will collectyou where it leaves you, after a stop of about two hours. We also do anumber of lunches and excursions to local events and places of interest.

us, between 1Oam and, up to a week before and notthan the previous working day

Our driver will be happy to help loadyour shopping onto the bus and assistin carrying your bags to your front door,all you need to do is ask.


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The bus collects from different areas of the city on different days of theweek. The driver will pick you up from your home and help you board thebus if requested.

MondayWh ipton Barton, Heavitree,

Polsloe , St Loyes ,Broadfields, Newtown

ThursdayExwick, Redhills,

StThomas , Dunsford Hill,Exonia Park,

Alphington , Ide

TuesdayTopsham, Newport Park,Countess Wear, Wonford,

Burnthouse Lane,St Leonards

FridayBroadclyst

WednesdayPin hoe,

Whipton Village,Beacon Heath,

Stoke Hill,Pennsylvania,

St Davids,Cowley Bridge

~ - 2 - ? 6 Accurate as at November 2010..... ,.,..The fare for a single or return journey is 2 .3tl. You may bring a companionand they pay the same amount. You pay our driver on boarding the bus.There is no additional charge if you want to travel on the bus in a wheelchair.

lj nn P ,n ~ n Ring &Ride organises regular lunch trips andexcursions to a number of different venues.Please call us for more details of upcoming

n ..... h irThe Ring & Ride bus is available for use byspecial needs groups, voluntary organisationsand youth groups in the Exeter area duringevenings and weekends at reasonable rates.Exeter Ring & Ride is supported by:

Devon County Council Exeter City CouncilThe information prov1decl in t/Jis leaflet is accurate at the lime ofprinting(November 2010) and may be subject to change at t/Je discretion of t/Je ECTA


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This service is for the use of all individuals(once registered and trained) who are suffering frommobil i ty problems whe ther they are temporary orpermanent.

Cost of hire for the Tramper wil l be 6 for up tothree hours or 10 for up to six hours.


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For more accessible Areas pleasevisitwww.countrysidemobility.org/

Some of the accessible areas around Exeter are:-Exeter Quay, Exe Bridge Retail Park, CricklepitMill, Custom House, Marsh Barton, The HouseThat Moved West Street in the West Quarter,University of Exeter, Northcott Theatre, MedievalExe Bridge, Double Locks, Topsham and manymore.


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511ot I t r+ U h? l t resource for booking trips 6,.

This resource supports you in 't:tU etransport, accommodation and activities

ng away on a trip or holiday.

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c ..:=. r v i ~ A fn ?Anyone with a physical disability,mobility problem or visual impairment.If you are finding it difficult to book tripsand/or holidays then the transport hubcould help.

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and book transport,

of facilities available to enable people to plan and bookof a ready-made directory of websites for transport, hotels,

agents etc. 'There are also brochures provided and the use of aStaff and volunteers will be able to assist you with queries and


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volunteers can advise on websites to look at andHowever they will not be able to

details into the computer or phone.

nMonday - Friday10am -4pmSaturday

ours

10:30am - 3:30pmBooking is not essential.

Land SecuritiesLloyd Maunders

Devon County CouncilNorman Family Trust

Exeter Community Transport Association8-1 0 Paris Street, Exeter EX 1 1GA

01392 494001 [email protected] www.exetercta .co.ukcharitable company limited by guarantee registered in England.

Company number: 6874791 Charity number: 1129560


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CitySightsThe guides working on City Sights are all volunteers whoare fully trained to ensure awareness and the needs ofblind and visually impaired people are met. To ensure yourupmost safety all of our volunteers are also subject to anenhanced criminal record bureau check. Our guides varyin age ranges and are both ladies and gentlemen.

It costs 2 per hour to use one of our guides, withpayment being made either at the ECTA office on the dayor by invoice at the end of the month.D,o Jnaa!J !I!) b ~

In order to ensure that we can match you with a suitableguide advance booking is essential. Bookings can bemade by calling ECTA on 01392 494001 or emailingcitysights@exetercta. co.u k

information provided in this leaflet is correct at the time of printing (July 2009) andld be subject to change at the discretion of ECTA.Exeter Community Transport Association

8 - 1oParis Street, Exeter EX1 1GA01392 494001 [email protected] www.exetercta.co.ukAssociation is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in

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