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Barbara uses CATS for a variety of journeys which include Ipswich Hospital, attending medical appointments, going shopping for her weekly groceries, or joining a CAT’S trip out to a local attraction. Due to Barbara’s mobility the service offers her a door-to-door…
Adults and Children using Service
Hayley uses the Rural Bus Service to take her two children out during the holidays, they have been to Dunwich and Walberswick beach as well as going for walks round Dunwich and the RSPB.
Mr. & Mrs. McCormish
Mr. & Mrs. McCormish live in Aldeburgh, Mr McCormish was the driver for them both but unfortunately had to give up driving about two years ago. They have no family living close by and their friends are off a similar age…
Shirley
Shirley lives on her own and 4 years ago had to give up driving her car due to her failing eye sight. Living in a rural village with no regular bus services meant that Shirley would become very isolated and lonely. CATS Connecting…
Welcome to the new CATS website!
Welcome to the official new website of Coastal Accessible Transport Services! Based in Leiston, we’re proud to serve our local community and the surrounding towns with safe, reliable, and inclusive transport options. Whether you’re booking a journey, exploring our range…
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Coastal Accessible Transport Services (CATS)
Suite 11,
Colonial House,
Master Lord Ind Est,
Leiston,
Suffolk,
IP16 4JD
✆ 01728 830516
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Come down! Get to know what accessible services are available to you.Join us next week for the East Suffolk Disability Information Day to learn more about what services are locally available to you!![]()
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📅Wednesday 17 September![]()
⏰9:30am-12:30pm![]()
📍Woodbridge Community Hall![]()
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The event will start with guest speakers, and is open for all to attend, network with others and get support.
RSPB Minsmere's Heritage Open Day is taking place on Sunday, the 14th, and Monday, the 15th, with guided walks led by Minsmere experts exploring the history of the site. Learn how the land here changed from an estuary to the Nature Reserve we know and love today. Tickets are free and CATS is providing free transport on Monday! We will pick up from Leiston Library, Aldeburgh Library and Saxmundham Train Station to Minsmere and return. Pre-booked only, so please email Minsmere@rspb.org.uk to book your ticket and space on the FREE Bus! events.rspb.org.uk/events/130986
RSPB Minsmere's Heritage Open Day is taking place on Sunday, the 14th, and Monday, the 15th, with guided walks led by Minsmere experts exploring the history of the site. Learn how the land here changed from an estuary to the Nature Reserve we know and love today. Tickets are free and CATS is providing free transport on Monday! We will pick up from Leiston Library, Aldeburgh Library and Saxmundham Train Station to Minsmere and return. Pre-booked only, so please email Minsmere@rspb.org.uk to book your ticket and space on the FREE Bus! events.rspb.org.uk/events/130986
Now the schools are back, and September is here. Do you have more free time and want to spend it helping others? ![]()
Can you spare a couple of hours a week helping elderly and vulnerable people go to and from the hospital, doctors and taking them shopping?![]()
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Get involved - we would love to speak with you! We desperately need more volunteer drivers to help transport everyone in need! We are having to refuse people due to not enough drivers. ![]()
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Volunteering has been shown to increase mental health so you will feel good by helping someone else.![]()
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Full training is provided (Midas for minibuses), and mileage expenses are paid at 45p per mile. Call us on 01728 830516
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