Hay & District Dial-a-Ride

01/11/2026

Could you spare a little time to make a BIG difference?
Hay & District Dial-a-Ride is looking for more volunteer Community Car Drivers to help local people get to medical and hospital appointments.
And there really is something for everyone.
Some of our journeys are just a few miles down the road. Others take us further afield to places such as Swansea, Worcester, Birmingham and Gobowen.
You choose what suits you. Short trips, longer journeys, weekdays – or, if you have some weekend availability, we’d particularly love to hear from you.
🚗 Use your own car
💷 Mileage reimbursed at 55p per mile
📅 Choose when and how often you drive
💚 Even one journey a month can make a difference
No pressure to take journeys you don't want to do – we work around our volunteers and their availability.
Could you join our friendly team?
☎️ 01497 821616
📧 [email protected]

31/10/2026

🎉 Have you joined our Wheel of Fortune yet? 🎉
Entries for our forthcoming March draw must be paid by 31st January 2027.

For just £20 per year, you could be one of our lucky annual prize winners while helping Hay & District Dial-a-Ride continue supporting local people who rely on community transport.

🏆 Annual March Draw

🥇 1st Prize – £150
🥈 2nd Prize – £70
🥉 3rd Prize – £30

✔ Open to anyone aged 16+
✔ Supports a registered local charity
✔ One annual draw
✔ Easy to join

💳 Please note: all payments must be made via BACS transfer.

To receive an application form or ask any questions, contact:

📞 01497 821616
📧 [email protected]

A small contribution can make a big difference to local transport services.

Promoted by Hay & District Dial-a-Ride, Registered Charity No. 1152682. Small Lottery Registration LN/2013000499

30/10/2026

☕ Come along for a cuppa and a chat this Befriending Week!

As part of Befriending Week (1–7 November), PAVO (Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations) is organising friendly, informal get-togethers across Powys, including one right here in Hay-on-Wye.

📅 Thursday 5 November
📍 The Swan, Hay-on-Wye
🕙 10.00am – 11.30am

It's a lovely opportunity to get out of the house, enjoy a cuppa, meet new people and have a friendly chat.

At Hay & District Dial-a-Ride, we know how important social connections are, particularly for people who may not have many opportunities to get out and about.

🚌 Need help getting there?

If you're a Dial-a-Ride member and would like to attend, we may be able to help with transport, subject to availability. Please contact our office TODAY to discuss arrangements.

For more information about the event, contact PAVO on 01597 828649.

💙 Hay & District Dial-a-Ride – More than a Lift.

Because getting out, meeting people and feeling part of your community really matters.

29/10/2026

🚐 Booking reminder for members

To help us plan journeys fairly and make the best use of our volunteer drivers, we’d like to remind everyone that all bookings must be made with at least two working days’ notice.

This notice period allows us to:
✔️ Arrange drivers
✔️ Plan routes efficiently
✔️ Support as many members as possible

If you need to make a booking, please contact the office in good time.

📞 01497 821616

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

29/10/2026

Local groups supporting local groups

26/10/2026

24/10/2026

Calling our weekend drivers 🚙
Are you sometimes free at weekends?
We'd love to add a few more weekend drivers to our wonderful team of volunteer Community Car Drivers.
Hospital and medical appointments don't always fit neatly into Monday to Friday, and having a few more volunteers who are occasionally available at weekends would make a real difference.
But don't worry – weekend availability isn't essential. We're looking for drivers at all times.
You might enjoy a longer run to Birmingham, Swansea, Worcester or Gobowen, or perhaps you'd rather help someone with a much shorter local journey. We can find something to suit you.
There's no requirement to be available every week. You tell us when you're free and which journeys you're comfortable doing.
🚗 Your own car
💷 55p per mile mileage reimbursement
⏰ Completely flexible
🤝 Friendly team and full support
Even one journey a month helps us keep local people connected to the healthcare they need.
Interested? Have a chat with Lesley on 01497 821616 or email [email protected].

22/10/2026

Locals supporting locals

21/10/2026

STORM AUSTEN – ARE YOU PREPARED FOR A POWER CUT?

With Storm Austen expected to bring severe weather to our area from Thursday 22nd to Saturday 24th October, National Grid is warning that power cuts are possible, and some may take longer than usual to resolve.

Did you know you can register for FREE extra support during a power cut?

National Grid's Priority Services Register is designed to help people who may need additional assistance, including:

✅ Older people, particularly those of pensionable age.

✅ People living with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

✅ Anyone who relies on electricity for essential medical equipment.

✅ People with sight or hearing difficulties.

✅ People who may need extra help during an emergency.

HOW TO REGISTER

It's FREE and straightforward.

🌐 Visit: https://www.nationalgrid.co.uk/psr

☎️ Call 0800 096 3080 to enquire about registering.

Already registered? Make sure your contact details and circumstances are up to date.

Being on the register doesn't guarantee an uninterrupted electricity supply or faster reconnection, but it helps National Grid identify vulnerable customers and provide additional support and information during power cuts.

💚 PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION

At Hay & District Dial-a-Ride, we know how important it is to look out for one another, particularly in our rural communities.

If you have an elderly neighbour, relative or friend who might benefit, please tell them about the register or help them sign up.

A little preparation today could make a big difference if the power goes off tomorrow.

Hay & District Dial-a-Ride – More than a Lift.

21/10/2026

🛒 Shopping just got a little easier 🛒
Hay & District Dial-a-Ride’s new Shopping Buddies scheme has now been expanded to Tuesdays and Fridays! The service is available in both Hay and Talgarth.
This service is ideal if you’d like a bit of extra support while you shop. One of our friendly volunteers will:
✨ accompany you in store
✨ help you reach items
✨ help find products and check labels
✨ provide reassurance and a steady helping hand
🚌 Normal Dial-a-Ride fares apply (this is not a free transport service), but the shopping buddy support is included.
📞 To book or find out more, call 01497 821616
Members only.
More than a lift.