Ashbourne Community Transport

23/12/2024

🎄 Our Derbyshire Connect service will run as usual over the Christmas period - Monday to Saturday (except on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day).

📞 Book your journey: Call us during office opening hours on 01335 342195 (opt 2) or email [email protected]

🚌 Our Derbyshire Connect rural ‘on-demand’ bus service operates across the wider Ashbourne and Wirksworth area, connecting villages in between and providing convenient access to Cromford railway station and Matlock Bath. Book your journey, relax and leave the driving to us!

County Council
Peak District & Derbyshire

21/12/2024

🎄 Don't forget our Moorlands Connect Service runs over the Christmas period Monday to Saturday (excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day).

📲 Booking is easy - Download the Moorlands Connect App to book anytime or call 01335 342951 during our office hours

🚌 Our Moorlands Connect rural ‘on-demand’ bus service links Buxton, Leek, Cheadle, Ashbourne, and the villages in between across the Staffordshire Moorlands. Book your journey, relax and leave the driving to us!

Staffordshire Moorlands Tourism
Staffordshire County Council

20/12/2024

🎄 Ashbourne Community Transport Christmas & New Year Services 🎄

🚍 Service Update:
Our services will run as usual Monday to Saturday during the festive period, except on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.

📅 Office Closures:
Closed from 5pm on 24th Dec, reopening 9am on 27th Dec
Closed from 5pm on 31st Dec, reopening 9am on 2nd Jan

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!🎅✨

07/12/2024

🎄 Ashbourne Community Transport Christmas & New Year Services 🎄

🚍 Service Update:
Our services will run as usual Monday to Saturday during the festive period, except on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.

📅 Office Closures:
Closed from 5pm on 24th Dec, reopening 9am on 27th Dec
Closed from 5pm on 31st Dec, reopening 9am on 2nd Jan

Wishing everyone a safe and happy festive season! 🎅✨

04/12/2024

🎄 Why not connect this Christmas? 🎄

Our Moorlands Connect rural ‘on-demand’ bus service links Buxton, Leek, Cheadle, Ashbourne, and the villages in between across the Staffordshire Moorlands.

Whether you’re:
🎁 Christmas shopping in town centres or at local gems like Denstone Farm Shop
☕ Meeting friends for a festive catch-up
🍽️ Enjoying a Christmas lunch
🚶‍♂️ Taking a family walk
🏰 Visiting Moorlands attractions

🚌 Book your journey: Download the Moorlands Connect App or call 01335 342951
📅 Runs Monday to Saturday (excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day).

Enjoy Staffs
Staffordshire Moorlands Tourism
County Council

03/12/2024

🎄 Why not connect this Christmas? 🎄

Our Derbyshire Connect rural ‘on-demand’ bus service operates across the wider Ashbourne and Wirksworth area, connecting villages in between and providing convenient access to Cromford railway station and Matlock Bath.

Whether you’re:
🎁 Christmas shopping in Ashbourne, Wirksworth, or Matlock
☕ Meeting friends for a festive catch-up
🍽️ Enjoying a Christmas lunch
🚶‍♂️ Taking a family walk
🏰 Visiting local attractions

🚌 Derbyshire Connect runs Mon-Fri from 7am to 7pm and Saturdays 8am to 7pm

🚌 Book your journey: Call 01335 342195 (opt 2) or email [email protected]

Derbyshire County Council
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire

18/11/2024

🚍 Hop on OUR NEW Uttoxeter 411 Bus Service – Your Ride to Independence!

🌟 FREE for Concessions
💷 £5 Return for Other Passengers

🛍️ Perfect for your weekly shopping or a social trip, the 411 Bus Service connects Uttoxeter and surrounding villages, including:
📍 Church Leigh
📍 Tean
📍 Denstone

🗓️ Runs every Wednesday – no need to book! Just check the timetable and hop on board.

♿ Fully accessible for wheelchair users and those with mobility or other disabilities. Our friendly drivers are here to help and ensure your journey is safe and supportive.

🚍 Helping rural communities live more independently.

Spread the word and share this post to let others know! 🙌

04/11/2024

A huge thank you to Enterprise Mobility who supply us with our essential accessible transport!

For many years now, we’ve had the pleasure of partnering with them, and their continued support means the world to us. Once again, they’ve made a generous donation to our charity, helping us ensure not only that we have wheels but that they keep turning 🚌 We’re incredibly grateful for your generosity and partnership. Here’s to many more years of working together!

29/10/2024

We’re thrilled to announce that our three Moorlands Connect Buses are now equipped with life-saving defibrillators! A huge thank you to Sue, whose idea made this possible, and to AED Donate and Leek Building Society for the generous support and funding. Your commitment to our community’s safety is invaluable, and we’re so grateful for this partnership. Let’s keep our community safe together!

Leek Building Society
AEDdonate

29/10/2024

23/10/2024

🚍🍂 Explore Staffordshire Moorlands this October Half Term with Moorlands Connect! 🍂🚍

Looking for a convenient way to get around with the family this half term? Moorlands Connect is here to make your journeys stress-free! 🚌✨

Our door-to-destination service can pick you up and drop you off anywhere within our service area – from your home to local attractions, or even holiday campsites!

Whether you're planning a fun day out with the kids or just want an easy, reliable way to explore the Staffordshire Moorlands, we’ve got you covered. No need to worry about parking or long car journeys!

Take a trip to the charming market towns of Ashbourne, Buxton, or Leek. Or plan a family adventure to Alton Towers Scarefest, Peak Wildlife Park, or the stunning landscapes of The Roaches, Thor's Cave, and Dovedale 🎃🍁🐾

📲 It's really easy to book - Simply download the Moorlands Connect booking app from your App Store today to book your journey and enjoy a hassle-free half term!

For more details about the service, check out the link below:
https://www.ashbournect.org.uk/moorlands-connect

Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Staffordshire Moorlands Tourism
Let's Go Peak District
Enjoy Staffs
Peak Wildlife Park
Alton Towers

18/10/2024

Today, we celebrate our amazing drivers and volunteers! 👏💜

Their dedication keeps Ashbourne Community Transport running smoothly, and we couldn’t do it without them. Join us in recognising their incredible work.

17/10/2024

At Ashbourne Community Transport, we’re encouraging everyone to leave the car at home and take the bus! 🚌🌍

By choosing our services, you’re helping reduce traffic and carbon emissions, contributing to a more sustainable and cleaner environment. Every bus ride makes a difference!

16/10/2024

At Ashbourne Community Transport, we make life easier for local residents with our shopping bus services! 🛒🚌 Our shopping dial-a-bus services run weekly and cover the Derbyshire Dales, High Peak and South Derbyshire. This essential service helps people access local shops and services, reducing isolation and strengthening local connections.

You can find out more about the services we run on our website or by calling 01335 300670. Did you know this service is FREE for all gold card members!

We’re proud to offer a service that supports independence and makes a real difference to everyday life 💜

15/10/2024

At Ashbourne Community Transport, we help connect people with vital healthcare and social services. 🏥🚌

We specialise in providing safe, accessible, customised door to destination transport for those in our communities who need it most. Did you know many of our minibuses are wheelchair accessible! 🦽

14/10/2024

It's Community Transport Week! 🎉🚌

We're celebrating the vital role community transport plays in our local area, from connecting people to healthcare to building stronger communities. Join us in recognising the impact of community-led solutions, innovative growth, and the people that make it all possible. Stay tuned all week as we highlight how Ashbourne Community Transport is contributing to this important cause! 💜

10/10/2024

Today is World Mental Health Day – a reminder to prioritise our mental well-being. At ACT we support and their mission to ensure no one faces a mental health problem alone. Let’s come together to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and offer support.

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