MID Devon Mobility is saying goodbye and a very big thank you to two of its long-serving volunteer drivers, who between them have helped hundreds of local residents over a combined total of 15 years.

Sarah Holmes, Transport Co-Ordinator at Mid Devon Mobility in Crediton, said: “Dawn Eldridge, a volunteer driver since June 2015, feels the time has come for her to hang up her keys, while Richard Meeds, who joined the charity in October 2019, is moving out of the area.

“Both Richard and Dawn have been part of Mid Devon Mobility’s popular Community Car scheme, in which volunteers use their own cars to transport older or disabled people to medical or social appointments.

“These are often local to Crediton or in Exeter, but subject to volunteer ability we sometimes go much further afield.

“So popular is the scheme that we occasionally have to tell passengers we are not able to help them.

“The loss of Richard and Dawn will be even more keenly felt.

“If there are any drivers who might be interested in giving some time, please do get in touch to find out more about how we operate.

“Volunteers are paid a standard expenses rate for each mile driven, so you would not be out of pocket.

“You can do as much or as little driving as you want, at times to suit you, and you do not have to offer the same days each week.

“We are particularly short of people based in the Chawleigh, Chumleigh and Morchard Bishop areas, as well as Crediton town itself.”

If you could help, please contact Sarah at the Crediton Mid Devon Mobility office on 01363 773303 or email: [email protected] .

You can also find out more at: middevonmobility.org.uk .