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PRESS RELEASE Local Dial a Ride has new man at the wheel After nearly 30 years with the same management team in the driving seat, Scarborough Dial A Ride has a new man at the wheel. Tim Lawson, who was Deputy Manager for 23 years before taking-up the top role in 2022, is retiring at the end of the year. Stepping in to take over is Steve Marsh, who was previously the Executive Director of YMCA Scarborough. Dial A Ride, which celebrated its 40th anniversary this year, is a local charity that provides fully accessible, safe, reliable and affordable, door to door transport in and around the Scarborough and Filey areas for anyone aged 60+ or for people of any age with a disability.   “Over 85% of our customers tell us that without us, they would have difficulty getting out, and 99% said that our service was responsible for improving their quality of life” said Tim.  “It has been such a pleasure to help lead Scarborough Dial A Ride for such a long time and I am so pleased to be handing over the keys to Steve”. Dial A Ride’s distinctive and eye-catching fleet of seven wheelchair accessible minibuses are a regular sight on Scarborough’s streets, as the team of drivers and passenger assistants – most of whom are volunteers, take people to health appointments, to respite and day care, to visit friends and relatives, to go shopping or for any reason people require transport. In addition to the minibuses, four accessible cars are used for longer journeys of any purpose - mainly used to take passengers to hospital appointments in Bridlington, Malton, York, Hull, Middlesbrough and further afield. “Having really enjoyed some time volunteering at Dial A Ride a few years ago, I already knew what a fantastic, much-needed and valuable service it provided.  The opportunity to join a team who spend every day making a real and positive difference to so many people’s lives, is one I couldn’t resist” said Steve. In the past 12 months, over 20,000 passenger journeys, totalling around 92,000 miles have been undertaken, with some people relying on the service to travel every day. Colin Woodhead, Chair of the charity, said “Having started in 1983 with just one second hand minibus, demand for our services has grown to the point where we now help over 600 people each year to maintain their independence.  We are absolutely delighted that Steve has joined us to help steer a successful future for Dial A Ride in the Scarborough area.”Nov - Dec 2023

40 YEARS OFSCARBOROUGHThe Summer Fête! We held a Summer Fête for our 40th and despite the the typically British summer rain, a good time was had by all the staff, volunteer drivers, passenger assistants and trustees. Scarborough News story If you can help as a driver or passenger assistant, get in touch and join our merry band of volunteers! Live music from the wonderful 'Barleycorn'.  Thank you Ken & Helen having a bit of a dance! Presentation of Jonathan Knight's 10 year volunteering engraved paperweight.  Thanks Jonathan for all the time and support you've given over the years. July 2023

 

 

 

Scarborough CavaliersDragon Boat ChallengeJune 2023 The annual Dragon Boat Challenge was again a great success for Scarborough Cavaliers.  Raising money for local charities 22 teams of hardy souls fought out for honours on a lovely day at Wykeham Lakes. Dial A Ride provided 4 minibuses to transport team members and spectators to the lakeside.  Thank you to Martin, Jonathan, Ian and Paul for volunteering and driving all day.  Marvellous contribution! Going for it!Getting ready to do over 1,000 passengers journeys! June 2023

 

40 YEARS OFSCARBOROUGHDIAL A RIDE 2023 is the 40th Anniversary of the inception the Dial A Ride service in Scarborough.  Starting as part of  ManPower Services and the then Council for Voluntary Services, Dial A Ride started with a second hand minibus.  Over the last 40 years we have grown to meet an ever growing demand with a current fleet of 11 vehicles.  Over 600 volunteers have given their time to keep the service 'on the road' and we are ever grateful for their help. June 2023

 

 

 

Scarborough Council'sFinal Grants from theMayor's Community Fund The Mayor of Scarborough's Borough Council, in their final year, award £250.00 to Dial A Ride to help towards replacing vital radio equipment.  Mayor Eric Broadbent thanked Dial A Ride for all we do for the local community. March 2023

 

 

 Game-Athon at Scarborough TEC raises £106 for Dial A Ride! Scarborough TEC students held a Game-Athon to raise funds for Dial A Ride.   They raised £106 playing computer games for 12 hours solid! Well done and thank you for thinking of us!  January 2023

 

 

 

 NEW MPV FOR THOSE LONGER JOURNEYS! Thanks to Gowrings once again for providing us with our new VW Caddy fully accessible car.  Used for longer journeys, such as trips to hospitals in York, Hull, Bridington and Malton, this addition to the fleet has been fully support by North Yorkshire County Council.  Many thanks to them! News of the official handover to follow soon!  January 2023

 

 

FARES INCREASE! Our fares are going up on 1 January 2023 Click here to see new pricesJanuary 2023

 

 

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