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Christmas and New Year Services
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 Opening Hours:
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!
NEW Uttoxeter 411 Bus Service
🚍 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.
For more info read our service leaflet
A huge thank you to Enterprise Mobility
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!
Defibrillators now on board thanks to local support!
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!
Celebrating Community Transport Week 14th - 18th October 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 to our Facebook page this week as we highlight how Ashbourne Community Transport is contributing to this important cause!
Annual General Meeting 2024
Date for your diary...This years AGM will be held on Monday 7th October 2024 at 7pm.
All welcome to join us for the Annual General Meeting at the Ashbourne Community Transport offices, Blenheim Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1HA from 7pm.
If you require transport to the meeting, please call our office on 01335 300670. Copies of the Annual Report and Accounts are available on request.
Contact us for more information.
New Additional Derbyshire Connect service for the Hope Valley
In response to a recent report submitted to Derbyshire Dales District Council about the need for more rural bus services in the Hope Valley, AXT has been successful in securing funding for an additional shopping bus service for the area.
The new service into Buxton, which runs on a Thursday, is available in Bamford, Hathersage, Castleton and Bradwell, and supplements the existing Tuesday service to Chapel en le Frith.
Both services are well used but bookings can still be taken. Call 01335 300670 for more information.
The Derbyshire Connect Hope Valley service is supported by Derbyshire County Council through the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP)
Moorlands Connect:
Supporting the Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival
Explore the Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival hassle-free with Moorlands Connect!
Need a ride from door to destination during the festival? Look no further! Moorlands Connect offers convenient transport throughout the Staffordshire Moorlands.
Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking for a leisurely stroll, let Moorlands Connect be your ride of choice. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey as we take you to and from the heart of the action.
Book the service using the Moorlands Connect mobile App
or call 01335 342951
Visit our connect services page for more information.
Moorlands Connect Update
Exciting news! Our Sunday service is now back in action! Get ready to hop on board the community bus, as it now operates 7 days a week.
The Moorlands Connect service will run every Sunday between 0900-1700 until 29 September, between Ashbourne, Buxton and Leek and across the Staffordshire Moorlands.
Book your Sunday travel for leisurely strolls, exhilarating bike rides, scenic sightseeing, and all your favourite activities, including trips to Peak Wildlife Park, Tittersworth Reservoir, iconic spa heritage tours in Buxton, charming shops and antique spots in Ashbourne and Leek, as well as indulging in the delights of country cafes, cosy pubs, and exquisite restaurants across the region.
To find out more visit moorlandsconnect.co.uk
2023 Xmas Raffle and Tombola
Our 2023 raffle and tombola raised c£800. Monies raised in the community are so important for the continuation of our local Dial a Ride services for those with no access to public transport for shopping, healthcare appointments and social outings.
Ashbourne Community Transport therefore thanks all those local businesses, partners (listed below), so many of our regular and loyal passengers who donated prizes, and those drivers and team members who worked to make this year’s programme a success.
The Raffle was drawn on 8th Jan 2024 by Vice Chairman of the Board, Rob Watson and the 10 lucky prize winners informed.
With thanks to;
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AVANTI
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CHEDDAR GORGE
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CHIC
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DAVID NEILL
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EQUATORIAL
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FRESH CHOICE
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HOUSE OF BEER
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HULMES
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MRS JANE HARRIS
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JOULES
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MRS JOY BEALES
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JOHN BEMBRIDGE
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KAY & CO
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KRISTIAN WOOD
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LOU LOUS
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M&S
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MARK THE BUTCHERS
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MARKET PLACE CHIP SHOP
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NATURAL CHOICE
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NIAMH HEATHCOTE-VALLACK
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NIGEL BUTCHERS
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OPTIMUM
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PAT LAUGHLIN
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PAUL DUKE
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PRESTONS
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SIMON MEREDITH
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SMITHS TAVERN
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STAR ANISE
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THE GREEN MAN
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THE BANK
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THE BRIDGE
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THE FLOWER SHOP
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WIGLEYS
Introducing our brand new Derbyshire Connect Bus!
Introducing our all-new Derbyshire Connect Bus for December 2023!
Jump on board our convenient Derbyshire Connect service, available 6 days a week from 07:00 am to 7:00 pm on weekdays and 08:00 am to 7:00 pm on Saturdays. Enjoy our hassle-free door-to-door service with available spaces on upcoming Saturdays, ideal for a stress-free Christmas shopping experience!
The service runs into Ashbourne, Matlock Bath and Wirksworth covering all villages in between from Newhaven to Bradley and Ashleyhay.
Connect with other transport services in and around Derbyshire and Staffordshire. Don't miss out on hassle-free Christmas shopping – ride with Derbyshire Connect!
For bookings or more information phone 01335 342951 or email bookings@derbyshireconnect.org.uk
Visit our connect services page for more information.
Summer 2023 News Update
Ashbourne Shuttle
The Ashbourne ‘Friday Shuttle’ is now running to all venues around the town. The service operates as follows:
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Pickups between 1030 and 1100 and returns 1230-1300h.
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Seats must be pre-booked.
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The Shuttle is being sponsored for Ashbourne people by Ashbourne Town Council and for a trial period will be FREE.
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To book a seat call 01335 300670.
New Board Member
ACT welcomes Cllr Caroline Cooper as a new Board Member and representative from Ashbourne Town Council.
The Enterprise Foundation
ACT would like to thank its supplier Enterprise -Flexi-Rent and the Enterprise Foundation for a further generous donation of £2500. These funds will be used to support the cost of existing Dial-a-Ride services.
Moorlands Connect – Weekend services
This services which covers Leek, Buxton and Ashbourne – and all villages and destinations between - is open to all.
Moorlands Connect currently runs 7 days per week 0700-1900 Mon-Fri, 0800 to 1800h on Saturday; and 0900-1700h on Sunday.
The Sunday service will operate until 1 October 2023.
Leave the car at home and take your Sunday leisure trip by bus.
To find out more go to www.moorlandconnect.co.uk
Derbyshire Connect
Derbyshire Connect is a door-to-destination bus service open to all running 6 days per week 0700-1900h.
The service runs into Ashbourne, Matlock Bath and Wirksworth covering all villages in between from Newhaven to Bradley and Ashleyhay.
Derbyshire Connect cand make connections with the Swift service to Derby and Uttoxeter; other scheduled services including the 442 to Buxton, the Moorlands Connect; and train services at Cromford.
To book go to bookings@derbyshireconnect.co.uk
or call 01335 342951to book a seat.
Need Transport: We can Help
Ashbourne Community Transport (ACT) and the Ashbourne Little Bus Company can meet all your transport needs from shopping and hospital or healthcare trips to travel to weddings, parties and social events.
Whatever the occasion we are here to help.
Call 01335300670 or email: info@ashbournelittlebuscompany.co.uk
to find out more.
ACT is a charity providing affordable accessible transport for people who cannot access standard public transport or coach services. The charity is funded through its commercial company The Ashbourne Little Bus Company. Little Bus Company operates like any other commercial bus company but with a difference - as a non-profit making business your journey can also help others with every day travel needs.
