Spalding and Cowbit Voluntary Car Scheme

The voluntary car scheme has a small team of volunteer drivers who will take villagers to and from medical appointments for a nominal charge. This is a service for those who do not drive and cannot use public transport.

Eligibility: Resident of Spalding, Crowland, Holbeach, Long Sutton, Gedney, Sutton St James, Lutton, Pinchbeck, Sutton Bridge, Cowbitt, Moutlon, Weston and Whaplode.

Coverage: Local and out of area transport including Leicester and Nottingham.

Costs usually around 50p per mile

• Drivers will wait up to two hours, without additional charge.