Wealdlink, a Registered Charity, operates a reasonably priced weekly door-to-door shopping service to Crowborough every Wednesday from Buxted. There is also a monthly service to Tunbridge Wells on the first Monday of the month and to Eastbourne on the third Monday (summer months only). The services are for anyone who has difficulty accessing normal service buses (not just the elderly) and are driven by friendly, fully-trained volunteers.

Passengers need to register in order to use our services. Registration is free, just phone 01892 771332 and we will register your name and address and discuss your travel requirements.

The next stage is to book your journey. Bookings may be made up to 24 hours before you travel and you will get a phone call on the morning of travel to confirm an estimated pick-up time. You will be picked up from your front door, dropped off in the town centre, collected at a pre-arranged time, returned to your home and if needed a passenger assistant will carry your shopping into your house.

As Wealdlink is a door-to-door service, pick-up and return times vary, according to the number of passengers and their location. The first pick-up is usually between 09:30 and 10:00 and you will normally be home by around 13:00. (later from Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne). This allows you at least 90 minutes to do your shopping and also give you ample time for a coffee in one of the many cafes in Crowborough. Socialising with fellow passengers is very much one of the benefits of using Wealdlink!

Services are part-funded by Parish Councils, including Buxted and by a grant from Wealden District Council.

We are always on the lookout for more volunteer drivers!

For more information, to register and to book, call 01892 771332, or visit our website: www.wealdlink.co.uk