DACT, The Abbey, Market Square, Daventry, NN11 4XG . TEL 01327 701665 www.dact.btck.co.uk

DACT Volunteers - you are invited to attend the

DACT Christmas Drop in Day

13th Dec 2016 from 10am – 4pm Food and Drink and a bit of fun!!!

Editor Tony Doyle DECEMBER 2016

NEWS

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*Has your bus route been axed or reduced? - Does your Village need a Travel Club?*

Tel :01327 701665 / 6 / 7

By shopping at DACT Shopmobility you financially support DACT and help us help others.

DACT needs a Volunteer Corporate Fund Raiser - Could you help DACT raise money ???????

DISCOVERY

ADVENTURE

COMPANIONSHIP

TRAVEL

You are invited to attend the DACT

Christmas Drop in Day

18th Dec 2012 from 10am – 4pm

Volunteer & Supporter Christmas

Drop in Day

Rob Kinning

NEW MEMBER OF STAFF STARTS AT THE DACT OFFICE

Recent Quote “I don’t go on holiday on my own anymore, I go on lots of DACT Days Out”

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Rob Kinning – CHIEF EXECUTIVE

AGM – Tuesday 22nd July 2014, 10.00 am – Room

3, The Abbey, Market Square, Daventry. All

passengers, volunteers and supporters of DACT are

warmly welcome to attend our AGM and hear more

of what has happened to DACT over the last 12

months and to discover our plans for the future.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions and

give feedback.

*Has your bus route been axed or reduced? - Does your Village need a Travel Club?*

Volunteer

Christmas

Drop in Day

***** Volunteers this is your day don’t miss out! *****

It gives me great pleasure to introduce and welcome the newest member of our Staff Team,

Phil Houston who joined us in September 2016. Phil, formerly

Deputy Chief Executive at Northamptonshire Association of Youth Clubs,

comes to us with a wealth of experience in working with volunteers,

fundraising, liaising with County, District, & Parish Councils and

administration skills. Phil is extremely well-known throughout the

Volunteer Sector in Northamptonshire which I am sure will help to

further develop DACT services in the future. He has a great sense of

humour (well after all he does support Liverpool FC!) and has quickly

settled into life here at DACT and building up good relationships

with our staff, the volunteers and passengers.

I have a bit of an advantage over others as I’ve known Phil since he was just a boy in short trousers!

This is a major strengthening of the Team to help us as we further expand the services to our communities

throughout Daventry District. Phil is a very positive character and already has the right attitude for his

role at DACT, being a “can do” sort of person who will always try to find solutions to problems. We wish

Phil the very best for his future here as he embarks on a very steep, but exciting learning curve of all

things ‘DACT’.

I take this opportunity to wish every one of our readers a very happy, peaceful, Christmas and trust that

for you it will be not only be time for receiving, but a blessed time for giving as well. Each one of us can

make a positive difference to someone else. Our volunteers are doing this every day of the year for which

we can all be truly grateful. Why not try it!

One family realised the difference DACT Days Out makes to their Mum’s

social life and bought DACT Days out trips for her as a Christmas Present. So

don’t be lonely come and join in. Register with DACT Days Out to receive

your copy of the timetable of trips. Get active, meet friends, socialise and do

something different to your everyday routine. It’s nice just to be with others

and to get out and about. The DACT Days Out crowd are very friendly; if you

come on your own you are made to feel very welcome and regulars on the trips

make sure you're not on your own for long. Give it a go you’ll wonder why you

haven't done it before. It’s great to have something to look forward to. Just

give us a ring to register free and become part of DACT Days Out Club.

Rob Kinning Chief Executive

BOOK NOW

Join us for some

good days out

01327 701665

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Help support DACT by registering at

Shop at your usual places and the donation happens in the back round, its easy.

Helping DACT in this way will not cost you a penny.

Dennis Clayton Wins County Awards

There was a high level of competition in

the Volunteer of the Year section, but

Dennis Clayton volunteer for DACT won

through to be crowned

Northamptonshire Volunteer of the Year

Then at the end of the 11 category awards

night, one person was chosen as the

overall winner in Northamptonshire.

Yes! You guessed it Dennis was awarded

Choice Award Winner - Those of you who

know Dennis will understand how richly

this award is deserved. Dennis puts so

much work in for the local community he

really makes a difference. I’m sure Dennis

would say that he has won these awards

on behalf of all DACT Volunteers.

Tony Doyle – Operations Manager

Minibus prices

1 session £31

1.5 sessions £46.75

2 sessions £62

Fantastic value for

a coach built minibus

PRICE STRUCTURE (inc. full Insurance cover)

1 day £ 73

2 days £134

3 days £191

4 days £228

5 days £275

6 days £315

7 days £360

8 days £395

IF DRIVING IS NOT YOUR THING AND YOU WANT TO HELP DACT, COULD

YOU DELIVER DACT LEAFLETS AROUND YOUR VILLAGE OR TOWN?

01327 701665. IT’S GOOD EXERCISE AND YOU ARE HELPING OTHERS.

By shopping at DACT Shopmobility you financially support DACT and help us to help others.

The DACT Office will be closed early on Dec 23rd and re-open 3rd Jan –

Book your car journeys’ very early – late bookings risk no drivers being available

PAYROLL GIVING

Does your place of work do Payroll

Giving? Could DACT be a recipient

of monies from your scheme? Is there

a company out there that would like

to support DACT’s work? DACT has

to look for funding from as many

sources as possible. So if you or your

company would like to support

DACT, and help us help others,

please contact Rob Kinning on

01 327 701665

Minibus Hire - 1 session £31

1.5 sessions £46.75 - 5 days £275

Fantastic value for

a coach built minibus

GET INVOLVED WITH DACT

Phone 01327 312555

MOBILITY AIDS

REALLY DO MAKE

LIFE EASIER.

DACT Shopmobility

can give you advice on

the equipment you

may need to help you.

Donations by the passengers over the last year have been fantastic, you have between you all

donated £9125 WOW!!! Your brilliant support helps us to run our services. Thank You One & All

PIT STOP

DACT DRIVERS FITNESS TO DRIVE DACT NEEDS TO KNOW:

● are fit to drive at all times

● do not drive when affected by alcohol, drugs or medicines

● do not drive when affected by illness

● do not drive when you are too tired to do so safely.

It is a requirement of DACT that you should inform your us about any health issue or personal

circumstances that may affect your driving. You are also legally

required to inform the DVLA of any medical condition that may affect your ability to drive safely.

A buyer’s guide to mobility scooters For those with restricted mobility, electric scooters can offer that vital increase in freedom and quality of

life. They can provide a safe, easy means of travelling to the local shop or visiting nearby friends and

relatives.

There are a number of important factors to consider prior to purchasing a scooter. Some of the most

crucial points are listed below:

Where will you keep the scooter? Are you able to take it into your home?

Do you have somewhere outside to store it?

Do you have any steps or barriers between the road/street and your home?

N.B. Your local authority is very unlikely to assist you with facilities such as a ramp or scooter shed.

Wherever you plan to store your scooter, are there facilities to charge it?

What type of terrain do you plan to travel over in your scooter?

What sort of distance do you wish to travel? (Think in terms of total distance i.e. there and back)

Are you physically fit enough to drive? Is your eye sight good enough to drive?

Insurance is not mandatory but advisable.

There are two different classifications of electric scooter

Class 2 scooters are designed to be used on the pavement. They have a maximum

speed of 4 mph. These also include travel scooters.

Class 3 scooters can be used on the road. Some travel up to 6mph with the majority having a maximum

speed of 8mph. They have a higher specification than the class 2, for example they have lights, mirrors,

etc. They tend to be larger vehicles and are less easy to dismantle for transportation. Their batteries are

bigger and therefore they are able to travel greater distances. Class 3 vehicles have to be registered with

the DVLA.

DACT have a wide variety of Class 2, Class 3, 3 wheeled and 4 wheeled scooters available to rent

and to buy at competitive prices at our DACT Mobility shop in Daventry Town Centre, you can

test drive different vehicles to find the one that suits you. If you want more information on the

specific models of mobility scooter or for Information on booking your scooter in for a service you can

contact us on 01327 312555 and talk to us about your needs.

We also offer various accessories e.g. stick holders, oxygen holders, capes and waterproof covers.

After Care

We have full time Technicians who will safety check vehicles, programme them if required, as well as

deliver and demonstrate them. Should any problem arise with your vehicle whilst it is under guarantee, a

Technician will visit promptly to resolve the situation.

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DACT

A GRAND DAY OUT by Peggy Rolland As

HERE COMES SUMMER

plough Phil Ford

H “You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.”

CAR SCHEME GROUP HIRE DACT DAYS OUT

DACT MOBILITY

MOBILITY HIRE

Dear Volunteers

The. Tony Doyle

A free Dial a Ride service in partnership with Daventry Town Council

which operates every Tue & Fri - Ring 01327 701665 / 6

http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/dact

PIT STOP

2016

Don’t forget Tesco Car Park

now has a 2.5 hour parking limit

Christmas is fast approaching and as we begin to reflect on yet another year that has flown by I think of

family and friends, several milestone birthdays as well as new arrivals, how fast my daughter is growing

and wondering where the past 4 years have gone. Also, I think of my ‘job’ - I use the word ‘job’ but it is

far more than that; such is the unique environment, I enjoy coming to work. So, who makes it enjoyable?

The car passengers who share their stories with me, the DACT Days Out passengers that call to say what

an excellent trip they’ve had and also the passengers who would struggle to get to appointments or even

leave the house without DACT. All this is possible thanks to our amazing volunteers that give their time to

help. On several occasions volunteers come into the office and say ‘I don’t know how you manage to

organise the number of journey’s we are asked to do’. The fact is that without the volunteers, DACT

couldn’t operate this service. So I’d like to wish all of our wonderful volunteers and passengers a great

Christmas and a Happy New Year. Martyn Wood Transport Booking Officer

CAR PASSENGERS Book your journey

as soon as you have the appointment; it

can cause problems if you book late.

DACT Days Out Passengers - Always put

your name on the reserve list. We often

put on a second bus if we get enough names.

Minibus Bookings

There are 7 minibuses and they

book up fast. Get in early.

Don’t forget Tesco Car Park

now has a 2.5 hour parking limit

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IF YOU BELIEVE IN WHAT DACT DOES, YOU MAY CONSIDER LEAVING US A LEGACY IN YOUR WILL.

CAR PASSENGERS Book your journey

as soon as you have the appointment; it

can cause problems if you book late,

Do you wish you could get out and about more?

Is your Village or Town area isolated.

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By shopping at DACT Mobility Shop you financially support DACT and help us to help others.

DACT Pit Stop is now open alongside

Shopmobility. We are there for all of your mobility

maintenance needs, from regular services to one off

repairs and general work. We will also take

donations of 2nd hand equipment so that we

can refurbish them and offer equipment

at a realistic cost. Call or visit Shopmobility

for all your service needs. We will be happy to help.

Chief Executive Report

Chairman’s Report Dennis Clayton, Chairman of Board of Trustees

IF YOU BELIEVE IN WHAT DACT

DOES, YOU MAY CONSIDER

LEAVING US A LEGACY IN YOUR

WILL.

Do you wish you could get out and about more?

Is your Village or Town area isolated.

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Is your Village or Town area isolated.

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Two elderly gentlemen from a retirement center were sitting on a

bench under a tree when one turns to the other and says: 'Slim, I'm 83 years old now and

I'm just full of aches and pains. I know you're about my age. How do you feel?'

Slim says, 'I feel just like a newborn baby.'

'Really!? Like a newborn baby!?'

'Yep. No hair, no teeth, and I think I just wet my pants.'

An elderly couple had dinner at another couple's house, and after eating,

the wives left the table and went into the kitchen.

The two gentlemen were talking, and one said, 'Last night we went out to a new restaurant

and it was really great... I would recommend it very highly.'

The other man said, 'What is the name of the restaurant?'

The first man thought and thought and finally said, 'What is the name of that flower you

give to someone you love?

You know... The one that's red and has thorns.'

'Do you mean a rose?'

'Yes, that's the one,' replied the man. He then turned towards the kitchen and yelled,

'Rose, what's the name of that restaurant we went to last night?'

I love this one! Hospital regulations require a wheel chair for patients being discharged. However, while working as a student nurse, I found one elderly gentleman already dressed and sitting on the bed with a suitcase at his feet, who

insisted he didn't need my help to leave the hospital.

After a chat about rules being rules, he reluctantly let me wheel him to the elevator.

On the way down I asked him if his wife was meeting him.

'I don't know,' he said. 'She's still upstairs in the bathroom changing out of her hospital gown.'

Couple in their nineties are both having problems remembering things. During a checkup, the doctor tells them that they're physically okay, but they might want to start writing things down to

help them remember…

Later that night, while watching TV, the old man gets up from his chair. 'Want anything while I'm in the kitchen?' he asks.

'Will you get me a bowl of ice cream?'

'Sure..'

'Don't you think you should write it down so you can remember it?' she asks.

'No, I can remember it.'

'Well, I'd like some strawberries on top, too. Maybe you should write it down, so as not to forget it?'

He says, 'I can remember that. You want a bowl of ice cream with strawberries.'

'I'd also like whipped cream. I'm certain you'll forget that, write it down?' she asks.

Irritated, he says, 'I don't need to write it down, I can remember it! Ice cream with strawberries and whipped cream - I got it, for goodness sake!'

Then he toddles into the kitchen. After about 20 minutes, The old man returns from the kitchen and hands his wife a plate of bacon and eggs.. She stares at the plate for a moment.

'Where's my toast ?'

A senior citizen said to his eighty-year old buddy:

'So I hear you're getting married?'

'Yep!'

'Do I know her?'

'Nope!'

'This woman, is she good looking?'

'Not really.'

'Is she a good cook?'

'Naw, she can't cook too well.'

'Does she have lots of money?'

'Nope! Poor as a church mouse.'

'Well, then, is she good in bed?'

'I don't know.'

'Why in the world do you want to marry her then?'

'Because she can still drive!'

Three old guys are out walking.

First one says, 'Windy, isn't it?'

Second one says, 'No, it's Thursday!'

Third one says, 'So am I. Let's go get a beer..'

A man was telling his neighbor, 'I just bought a new hearing aid. It cost me

four thousand dollars, but it's state of the art.. It's perfect.'

'Really,' answered the neighbor . 'What kind is it?'

'Twelve thirty..'

Morris, an 82 year-old man, went to the doctor to get a physical.

A few days later, the doctor saw Morris walking down the street with a gorgeous young

woman on his arm.

A couple of days later, the doctor spoke to Morris and said, 'You're really doing great, aren't you?'

Morris replied, 'Just doing what you said, Doc: 'Get a hot mamma and be cheerful.''

The doctor said, 'I didn't say that.. I said, 'You've got a heart murmur; be careful.'

And One more. . ..!

A little old man shuffled slowly into an ice cream parlor and pulled himself slowly, painfully, up onto a stool… After catching his breath, he ordered a banana split.

The waitress asked kindly, 'Crushed nuts?'

'No,' he replied, 'Arthritis.'

Now , before you 'forget', send them on to some other folks you know who could use a good laugh.

I love this one!

Hospital regulations require a

wheel chair for patients being

discharged. However, while

working as a student nurse, I

found one elderly gentleman

already dressed and sitting on

the bed with a suitcase at his

feet, who insisted he didn't need

my help to leave the hospital.

After a chat about rules being

rules, he reluctantly let me wheel

him to the elevator.

On the way down I asked him if

his wife was meeting him.

'I don't know,' he said. 'She's

still upstairs in the bathroom

changing out of her hospital

gown.' NOT USED

Mobility product servicing at low prices

Keeping your mobility product serviced is vital to keeping it safe. In order to help with your peace of

mind DACT now have a servicing department called PITSTOP which is open 5 days a week Monday to

Friday 9.30 to 4.00pm. We are able to service a wide variety of mobility products keeping them in tip top

condition and keeping you safe.

Mobility Scooters - Power chairs - Wheelchairs - 3 Wheeled and 4 Wheeled Walkers

To get a quote and to book your mobility aids in for an annual service please drop in to DACT Mobility

Shop New Street Daventry or call on 01327 312555. If you are unable to drop your mobility aid off we

can always arrange for it to be collected for a small charge.

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DACT MOBILITY SHOP SCOOTER AND WHEELCHAIR HIRE SERVICE

DACT Mobility provides fantastic facilities for those with any mobility challenges and has a wide range

of mobility scooters and manual wheelchairs for all abilities.

Our friendly and helpful team of staff and volunteers will help you choose exactly the right equipment to

suit your needs and abilities and provide you with tuition on using it safely and confidently. Registration

is quick and easy and equipment may then be hired for a small fee, either for the day or for extended

periods for holidays or weekends away.

Where Are We?

We are located in New Street Daventry near the bus station and are very easy to find, just follow the signs

by road or call us on 01327 312555 if you are using public transport or car and struggle to walk into the

shop, we may be able to meet you with a scooter/wheelchair.

Scooters & Chairs to suit all needs

We have a wide range of scooters and manual wheelchairs available carefully selected over time to suit

most sizes and situations.

DACT Mobility is a service designed to provide a lifeline for people with temporary or permanent

mobility problems. Powered mobility scooters can be borrowed on a same-day return basis for people that

need to move independently around the Daventry Town Centre for as little as £4.00 a week.

Lightweight scooters and manual wheelchairs are available for days out, holidays and use at home.

Manual wheelchairs have the option of elevated leg rests. Don't worry if you have not used the equipment

before. We will show you how to use it and make sure you are happy and safe before you leave the centre.

Who can use mobility shop services?

People of any age can use the service, the only criteria is that you must have mobility difficulties,

whether temporary or permanent.

Membership

A driving licence, bus pass or two forms of ID are required, one with a photograph the other with proof of

address. Annual membership fee for Mobility Scooter hire service is £15.00 per year from April 1st. Any

week you hire you pay just one £4 Insurance fee - no more costs that week even if you use it daily.

So what are you waiting for, come and join us just as these customers did, it may well change your life.

Mr Tighe aged 60

A friend told me about DACT Mobility. The scooter hire service

has transformed my life, because I used to really struggle to get

around. Beverley and her team of Volunteers are so friendly,

nothing is too much trouble and I would recommend them to

anyone who has a mobility problem or a disability

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Mrs Burbidge age: (a lady never tells!)

Without this service I would not be

able to come into Daventry shopping

Mr Wale age: 21!! again

This scooter service is invaluable for me as it means I

can get out of the house and come to town regularly

with my wife to shop and have coffee. The Volunteers

are really helpful and always see me back to my car

Mr Rumsey aged 82

DACT Mobility Is a great

service with very friendly

staff DACT Mobility

Shop

New Street

The DACT Mobility Shop team can give you help and advice on the right

Mobility equipment for your needs. We stock a wide range of goods and can

also get most items the next day if they are out of stock. We offer security

of purchase, being local you can always come back to the shop if you have

a problem. From the internet you have little redress on issues. We are a

friendly team who have your best interests at heart; we will only sell the

right thing for your requirements.

Call DACT Mobility on 01327 312555 to talk about your needs or call in to our shop in Daventry Town

Centre, near the bus station and try the equipment on display. All mobility aids sold.

DACT Mobility Shop New Street Daventry NN11 4BS. * Local Shopping with local Guarantees *

DACT, The Abbey, Market Square, Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 4XG . TEL 01327 701665 / 6

Please use my gift to help DACT provide community transport in the Daventry district.

My full name Address

Post Code

BANK STANDING ORDER FORM This replaces any previous standing order to DACT

From the account detailed please deduct

£5 £10 £15 £20 £50

Other

Every Month Quarter Year

Commencing day month year

Regularly until further notice

Post Code

Name of account holder

Name of bank and address

Account number Sort Code

Tel

Signature Date

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY. Paying bank please use the

following reference

I cannot give regularly at the moment but

please accept the enclosed gift £

Payable to Daventry Area Community Transport

£

Signature Date

Thank you for your support from all at DACT

HMRC Exempt Charity XR 64125

In order to maximise your donation we will not send out

a receipt unless you tick this box

Pay to Daventry Area Community Transport account

No 10764175 Sort code 20 73 48 Barclays Bank High

Street Daventry Northants NN11 4BQ. Please ensure

any backdated payments are credited

DACT The Abbey Market Square Daventry Northants NN11 4XG

I am a UK taxpayer and would like to treat all donations

I have made for the four years prior to this year, and all

donations I make in future as Gift Aid donations. I understand

that I must have paid an amount of Income Tax and/or Capital

Gains Tax at least equal to the tax you reclaim on my

donations.

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DACT Days Out trips

MiDAS Minibus Driver Training Mobility Sales

DACT Shopmobility

Town Volunteer Car

Scheme Daventry Dial a Ride

Village Volunteer Car

Scheme

Minibus Group Hire

Mobility Equipment

Hire

DACT Mobility Pit Stop

MOBILITY AIDS

REALLY DO MAKE LIFE EASIER.

DACT Shopmobility

can give you advice on the equipment

you may need to help you.

DACT Shopmobility can give you advice on the equipment you may need to help you.

Do you need mobility equipment to make your life easier?

(they are: hazardous, horrendous, stupendous and

tremendous

PIT STOP

PIT STOP is there for all of your mobility servicing and repair needs. It’s

important to make sure your equipment is in good working order, so when you

use your equipment you are confident it is OK. Ring our Mobility Shop.

By shopping at

DACT Mobility you

financially support

DACT, helping us to

help others.