MENDIP Community Transport is appealing for help to find a new ‘secure’ parking space in Frome after one of its vehicles was recently vandalised.
Last month, one of its vehicles, which are normally parked overnight in the Cheese & Grain car park, had two of its windows broken – an incident that is currently being investigated by the police.
“The damage to our minibus is not only costly, but also means that the vehicle is off the road while replacement parts are obtained and fitted, which can impact the services the charity is able to provide for the local community,” explains CEO of Mendip Community Transport, Tim Blackburn.
“We have been parking a couple of our vehicles at the Cheese & Grain for a number of years and are very grateful and appreciative of their continued support, but this recent incident has caused us to review our arrangements and therefore we would ask any Frome based business who might be prepared to offer an alternative secure overnight parking location to contact us.”
Mendip Community Transport is a charity that operates across the Mendip area and parts of Sedgemoor delivering various services including transport for individuals and groups who are unable to access or are not served by other forms of public transport.
“In Frome we operate the Slinky Bus service on behalf of Somerset County Council which is a DRT (Demand Responsive Transport) providing a door-to-door service getting people to the shops, attend medical appointments or meet up with friends and family,” explains Tim.
“Our vehicles are fitted with hoists or ramps and therefore we are able to accommodate passengers with a range of mobility issues. Full details of our services are available on our website: www.mendipcommunitytransport.co.uk
“Due to the hard work and dedication of its staff, Mendip Community Transport has continued to operate throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, enabling people to access essential services including getting to vaccination centres.”
If you would like more information about the service, or if you think that you could help Mendip Community Transport with their appeal for a secure parking space, call the charity’s main office on 01749 880613.
