Coastal Accessible Transport Services - CATS

22/04/2025

𝖳𝖮𝖣𝖠𝖸! 𝖶𝖺𝗇𝗍 𝗍𝗈 𝗀𝗈, 𝖼𝖺𝗅𝗅 𝗎𝗉 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗀𝖾𝗍 𝖻𝗈𝗈𝗄𝖾𝖽 𝗈𝗇 𝗍𝗈 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗍𝗋𝖺𝗇𝗌𝗉𝗈𝗋𝗍!

Saxmundham and North East Integrated Neighbourhood Team would like to introduce you to the new Stay Well Information and Support Hub (SWISH).

SWISH is a new initiative, based within Aldeburgh Community Suite at Aldeburgh Hospital, that aims to bring a range of services that support healthy living in later life closer to residents. The FREE events will happen monthly, with the first event taking place on Tuesday 22nd April from 10am-2pm.

Residents will be able to drop in for free refreshments and information about supporting their wellbeing, keeping active, money matters, community activities and more. For the April event there will also be a Slipper Swap where people can bring their old slippers, exchange for a new pair, whilst getting advice from an occupational therapy and physiotherapy team. There will also be FREE transport provided for residents for the first two events in April and May by us! 01728 830516

17/04/2025

Happy Easter! our office (and Cats & Connecting Communities) buses are taking a well earned rest on Friday the 18th and Monday the 21st. However Katch is still operating, between 10.00am – 6.00pm.

10/04/2025

Saxmundham and North East Integrated Neighbourhood Team would like to introduce you to the new Stay Well Information and Support Hub (SWISH).

SWISH is a new initiative, based within Aldeburgh Community Suite at Aldeburgh Hospital, that aims to bring a range of services that support healthy living in later life closer to residents. The FREE events will happen monthly, with the first event taking place on Tuesday 22nd April from 10am-2pm.

Residents will be able to drop in for free refreshments and information about supporting their wellbeing, keeping active, money matters, community activities and more. For the April event there will also be a Slipper Swap where people can bring their old slippers, exchange for a new pair, whilst getting advice from an occupational therapy and physiotherapy team. There will also be FREE transport provided for residents for the first two events in April and May by us! 01728 830516

09/04/2025

Why not let Connecting Communities take you to Bawdsey Radar! It's open Thursdays and Sundays from 11-4pm, so why not get the wheelchair accessible bus to take you there and back! Watch the video and see what Bawdsey Radar has to offer. To book tickets visit https://www.bawdseyradar.org.uk/ and to book your transport call 01728 635938 or visit communities.suffolkonboard.com/book-a-journey/suffolk-coastal

08/04/2025

The next pond dipping is tomorrow Wednesday 9th April starting at 10am. The sessions after that are the 14th, 16th and 21st of April, so why not book your Connecting Communities bus journey to RSPB Minsmere and also get £2 discount on the entry fee!

We're excited that our popular pond dipping sessions will begin tomorrow, April 7th.

Join us for an adventure as we explore the fascinating world beneath the surface of our pond. Will you uncover Newts, Diving Beetles, Caddis Fly Larvae, or Dragonfly Nymphs? Come and find out!

To find out more about the dates available please see:
https://brnw.ch/21wROU8

📷Family Pond Dipping - Steve Everett

02/04/2025

🚗 Did you know?

CATS community drivers:
✔️ Help people get to health appointments.
✔️ Provide lifts to social events and shops.
✔️ Give independence to those without transport.

And the best part? It’s completely flexible - YOU choose when and where you drive!

📍 Right now, more volunteer drivers are needed, especially in Framlingham, Wickham Market and surrounding villages.

Find out more or sign up today at https://bit.ly/3DZ0tzF

01/04/2025

We cant wait to announce that we are putting the (Cats) from our (𝐂oastal 𝐀ccessible 𝐓ransport 𝐒ervice) name into our buses by introducing some very stylish CATS BUSES. These will look graceful driving to stop to stop, agile cornering small roads, fluffy interior, all with a mischievous driver helping you keep your independence!
Happy April Fools day!

28/03/2025

We operate the 100 CLUB! It's a fun way to help raise funds for Cats but also a chance for you to win £50 each month.
A ticket only costs £12 the whole year and you get a chance every month to win £50!
Get involved and help support Cats by calling or emailing us and getting one or more tickets or donating directly!
Call 01728 830516 or [email protected]

24/03/2025

Did you know.. even though all of our buses are wheelchair accessible, you don't have to have mobility issues to use us! If you need to get to work, school or down the town to go shopping and there is no public transport. We can help!
Call us to see how we can best get you moving forward 01728 830516

23/03/2025

🚐 I had the pleasure of visiting Coastal Accessible Transport Services - CATS a few weeks ago, to see firsthand the incredible work they do for our community. For those who can’t access public transport—whether due to mobility challenges or rural isolation—CATS is a lifeline, providing reliable and accessible transport to those who need it most.

🙌 A huge thank you to the dedicated team and volunteers who keep this vital service running. Your commitment makes a real difference in people’s lives!

21/03/2025

Did you know all of our vehicles go to Snape Maltings? We take groups on Cats, people going to work on Connecting Communities and visitors on Katch! There are a few other places where drivers might bump into each other and enjoy the spectacular view such as looking at the marshes! Want to go yourself? Call us and Book! 01728 830516

17/03/2025

Happy St Patrick’s Day to everyone! ☘☘☘

14/03/2025

We had the pleasure of showing Jenny Riddell-Carpenter MP around the Cats office last week. We showed Jenny what we do as a local organisation that operates all over her constituency and beyond, with our bus & car services and the urgent need for more volunteer car drivers. We have seen a massive increase in phone calls recently, asking for hospital transport across the area, so if you or someone you know is interested, please get in touch!

11/03/2025

A few weeks ago a student journalist came in and interviewed Steve, one of our volunteer drivers and Brend,a one of our users and it was played on BBC Suffolk this morning! Click play on the video to listen to it. So grateful to Gracie King for coming down and showing how dedicated and needed our drivers are.

10/03/2025

Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Can you spare couple of hours a week helping elderly and vulnerable people going to and from hospital, doctors and taking them shopping?

Get involved, we would love to speak to you! We desperately need more volunteer drivers, in order to help everyone in need!

Volunteering has been shown to increase mental health so you will feel good by helping someone else.

Full training is provided (Midas for minibuses), mileage expenses are paid at 45p per mile. Call us on 01728 830516

10/03/2025

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