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greatbedwyn.com

The site for the Wiltshire village of Great Bedwyn

Great Bedwyn Link Scheme - Registered Charity no. 1052579

	What is a LINK Good Neighbour Scheme ? LINK is a team of volunteers set up to supplement the assistance provided by statutory bodies in a personal, confidential and friendly way. LINK is organised by a committee of local people who oversee the general running of the scheme. WE AIM to help people of all ages and circumstances who live within Great Bedwyn, Little Bedwyn and St. Katharines. If you need help, call the LINK help line number: 870120 Our coordinator will take your call and contact a volunteer who will be able to help you. Contact us at any time of day. If the answer phone is in operation, please leave your name and number - we will call you back) If possible, please give at least 24 hours notice. HOW WE CAN HELP YOU   TRANSPORT for: hospital appointments and visiting surgery, dental and clinic appointments visits to the optician visits to the chiropodist lifts to meetings and social events HELP with: collecting prescriptions, pensions etc. local shopping, changing library books occasional small jobs in the garden in the event of illness we could walk the dog small emergency DIY jobs Other problems: Please ring, and if we cannot help you, we may be able to put you in touch with someone who can. HOW YOU CAN HELP US   If you can spare some time put your skills and experience to good use offer help with transport You may be able to help someone else. You can give as little or as much of your time as you wish. We offer a mileage allowance if you volunteer to drive for us. You can always say NO if it is not convenient when asked ! Contact: Volunteer Coordinator 870898 We are always looking for volunteers to expand the range of help we can offer.