TRAVELLING TO YOUR NEXT APPOINTMENT TRANSPORT OPTIONS

BUS SERVICES WALKING TO THE SURGERY CYCLING We are now providing dedicated, se- The 667 bus service runs through Many of us are not active enough to cure parking for bicycles, and we , stopping at the bot- benefit our health, and we should hope you will take advantage of this tom end of the High street, near all aim for around thirty minutes of new facility. Cycling is an economical the war memorial and duck exercise a day. Walking is an ideal and reliable travel option, and cy- pond. From there it’s a five min- form of physical activity, and it’s cling for just half an hour a day can ute walk to the surgery. halve your risk of developing heart easy to fit into your daily routine. disease. Cycling is a healthy, sustain- The service runs between Win- Walking contributes to maintaining able and enjoyable way of making it canton and Street. If you’re com- a clean, sustainable environment. to your next appointment. Why not ing from the Street direction the So as well as improving your health give it a try? bus stops at Butleigh, Barton St walking can help to create a better David, and Lydford on Fosse. community for all of us. Castle Cary has a lot to offer walkers: If you’re coming to see us from beautiful countryside, quality shops, the direction the bus delicatessens and a farmers mar- stops at Charlton Musgrove, ket. So why not consider a walk to and . The 667 bus service is provided your next appointment.? by ‘Nippy Bus Ltd.’ You can con- tact Nippy Bus on 01935 823888. www.nippybus.co.uk

TRANSPORT MATTERS

CAR SHARE SCHEMES. USEFUL INFORMATION WELCOME TO

Car sharing is as simple as taking a pas- The Community Transport ‘Slinky’ YOUR NEW senger in your car, or joining other peo- bus service is available for people unable ple in their vehicle. It’s an easy way to to access public transport: this may be SURGERY reduce pollution and congestion, and be- because of disability or frailty, or be- cause passengers share petrol and park- cause you live in an isolated location. ing costs it can cut the expense of your You can contact the service on 0845 The Millbrook Surgery would like to journey in half. 345 9155. help you to help the environment. By provides a free minimising car journeys to the surgery car share matching service called ’car Transport direct is an online service that you can help reduce pollution and share Somerset.’ You can find out more can help you plan your journey on public congestion, improve your health, and by visiting the car share website at: transport: reduce your carbon footprint. You can www.carsharesomerset.com www.transportdirect.info also help to make the environment around Castle Cary and your home a Concessionary bus passes are available for pleasant and safe place for residents of Somerset who are of pen- everybody. sionable age or eligible on the grounds Using alternative modes of transport of disability. These passes allow free can also save you a substantial sum of travel (with some time restrictions). money. So there are lots of reasons to Call: 0845 345 9155 think about the way you travel. This leaflet provides a quick guide to some of the options available locally. Take some time to look at the alternatives to driving.