· NFDC's CONCESSIONARY TRAVEL SCHEME
Residents over the age of 60, or those of any age who meet certain disability or mobility criteria, can take advantage of free travel on local buses and obtain local travel vouchers or a disabled rail warrant. If you would like further information, to find out if you qualify or to obtain an application form ring 01590 646126 or look at: www.newforest.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=5557.
· TAXI-SHARE TO TOTTON
Many may already be aware of the HCC's Taxi-Share scheme that replaced part of the Bus Service 31/31A route through Fritham, Nomansland, Brook and Minstead to Totton. Residents in these areas can book a taxi to Totton Shopping precinct arriving at 9.45 a.m. and returning at 1.15 p.m. This service connects with the 30/31 bus into Southampton. The Service is available on Tuesdays and Fridays and costs £4 single and £5.50 return and Farepass will be accepted. To find out more and to book call 0845 602 4135 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
· BUS SERVICE TO NEW MILTON
Community First operates a "Call and Go" weekly bus service from Lyndhurst to New Milton every Thursday. Given sufficient warning it will be able to collect people from Minstead, though due to its popularity it is very much a question of booking early to avoid disappointment. In the longer term Community First is considering whether to provide a Minstead service to Totton. To find out more, for fares and to make a booking ring 0845 602 4326.
· LYNDHURST NEIGHBOURCARE
Lyndhurst Neighbourcare serves Bank, Brook, Emery Down, Lyndhurst, Minstead and the surrounding villages. It is a voluntary organisation that offers assistance to those local residents who, through age or infirmity, or any other reason, are in need. It is able to drive people to medical appointments, or help with shopping etc. If you need help, ring the Voicemail number 0845 0945 818.
· CONCESSIONARY FARES FOR YOUNG PERSONS
The NFDC also operates a voucher scheme for those aged between 14 and 18. On completion of the relevant form and provision of proof of age the Council supply a book of vouchers to the value of £40 annually which can be used on buses and even taxis. For further details see www.newforest.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=58.
· FURTHER PASSENGER TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Further information about Passenger Transport can be found at www3.hants.gov.uk/passengertransport.
