Wisborough Green Division

Registered Charity No: 1173818

To use the minibus you need to be a member of the Minibus Association. The annual membership is £12 from January 2026.

MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ALL

Well, the weather finally broke at the end of the year and plenty rain has arrived. Also, as I write, November has remained remarkably mild so far but that may well have changed by the time you read this. Our minibus suffered a couple of little mishaps recently, losing a wing mirror to a vehicle coming round a bend a little wide, and then later suffering a flat tyre due to a screw which had penetrated the tread. Our Transport Manager, Paul Townsend, worked miracles to get the wing mirror repaired in time for the next journey, even though it had been completely sheared off at the bracket and so needed a complete replacement, but unfortunately the repair of the tyre could not be achieved in time and so we sadly had to cancel our planned trip to Chichester. Incidentally, Paul has had to relinquish his role due to increasing time commitments to his advanced studies at Brighton University. Paul has performed this role brilliantly and he was kind enough to give us enough notice to find a replacement – so step forward Jan Robinson, our new Transport Manager. Jan has given wonderful service already as a driver and now increases her commitment to our service: many thanks, Jan! As you may know, all our officials, drivers and escorts freely give of their time as volunteers which enables the Minibus Association to continue our services at minimum cost to Members.

On that note, I have a couple of notices: firstly, as well as welcoming new Members, we are always on the lookout to add to our dedicated team of drivers and escorts, so do please give me a ring if you might be interested in learning a little about what is involved in these very rewarding roles, Secondly, the year of free membership due to the generous legacy left us by the late Brenda Karn-Smith expires at the end of this month. Subscriptions fall due for 2026 on 1^st January and, in the first increase for four years, are priced at £12 for the whole of the year. Please make your payment to the escort on your first 2026 trip, or alternatively our Treasurer, Hugh Kersey will be pleased to accept your payment at 22 Songhurst Meadow, tel 913507. Existing members do not need to fill in any new forms at all, and new members need to fill in their membership application once only, obtainable from your escort on your first journey, or drop me a line and I can sort this out for you.

Our scheduled journeys appear below, and can be booked via Fran Wallace on 700320, although the special excursions  (appearing in red) are booked through Ros Harvey on 701934. Residents of Wyatt House and nearby can book for St Peter’s Luncheon Club through Val Mourilyan on 700089. Fares are return, door-to-door and have been held at the same price since 2023. I look forward to seeing all our members, new and old, and volunteers enjoying a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

All the best,
Dave Wallace

To become a Member now, call 0300 772 7735 / 01403 700320 (Fran)

For Bookings call Fran on 01403 700320

As well as our regular shopping trips, we offer transport to St Peter’ Luncheon Club for residents of Wyatt House and environs, for these trips please phone Val Mourilyan on 01403 700089.

THE FARES BELOW ARE FULL RETURN, DOOR-TO-DOOR.
All departures @ 9.30 am unless otherwise stated

We are always open to suggestions of additional destinations / special trips (marked in red) – just get in touch with me using the details above. Please book through Ros Harvey on 01403 701934.

Local Coordinator: Dave Wallace
47, Carters Way, Wisborough Green RH14 0BX Tel: 01403 700320 Email: wgminibus@gmail.com
To use the minibus you need to be a member of the Minibus Association.
The annual membership is currently FREE to December 2025!

MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ALL