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Freedomwheels featured on Radio Devon and BBC Spotlight
Freedomwheels featured on Radio Devon and BBC Spotlight
Freedomwheels featured on Radio Devon and BBC Spotlight
9th August 2017
The BBC kindly responded to a request to help us find additional volunteer drivers. They spent a morning with us and interviewed 3 of our customers and 2 of our drivers, including our Chair John Austin.
The theme of subsequent radio and TV coverage was that we could undertake many more journeys if we had more drivers. As a result we have had 5 individuals approach us some of which have joined our team of drivers.
New Mini Bus Delivered
Freedomwheels featured on Radio Devon and BBC Spotlight
Freedomwheels featured on Radio Devon and BBC Spotlight
October 2017
Our brand new 15 seat mini bus has been delivered thanks to a grant from the Clare Milne Trust. It is being put to good use transporting elderly and disabled passengers on trips throughout Devon.
Freedomwheels goes to Anfield
Freedomwheels featured on Radio Devon and BBC Spotlight
Freedomwheels goes to Anfield
17th March 2018
A Freedomwheels minibus drove to Liverpool's football ground at Anfield for Garland Support the Exeter based supported living provider for vulnerable adults. The passengers watched Liverpool beat Watford 5.0.
They all had a difficult journey back to Exeter as they were caught in snow storms. All made it home safely albeit somewhat late and very tired.
Broadclyst Garden Fete
Lunch at Dawlish Warren
Freedomwheels goes to Anfield
22nd June 2018
We took part at the local Broadclyst village fete hopeful of persuading some of the attendees to work for us as volunteer drivers. We had limited success with 2 people expressing interest but WE STILL NEED MORE DRIVERS!
Lunch at Dawlish Warren
Lunch at Dawlish Warren
Lunch at Dawlish Warren
10th July 2018
Another beautiful sunny day for our passengers who were visiting Dawlish Warren for lunch and to enjoy spectacular views over the beach.
More News
New vehicle Handed Over
Some of the Team at the Handover and Naming Ceremony
New vehicle Handed Over
On Monday 5th August 2019 Freedomwheels Chair John Austin received the key for vehicle no 22 from Mr Tony Rowe, Chair of the Exeter Foundation at a ceremony at Sandy Park Stadium Exeter. The Foundation provided funding towards the cost of the new vehicle.
Below: Rona with her friends from her wheelchair dancing class with the new vehicle.
Naming Ceremony
Some of the Team at the Handover and Naming Ceremony
New vehicle Handed Over
We have named our new vehicle "Rona" as a gesture of respect and thanks to one of Freedomwheels most loyal customers, Rona O'Donnell who is strongly reliant on Freedomwheels for her transport requirements.
Here is Rona meeting Tony Rowe, Chair of the Exeter Foundation who helped to fund the vehicle.
THANK YOU EXETER CHIEFS FOUNDATION
Some of the Team at the Handover and Naming Ceremony
Some of the Team at the Handover and Naming Ceremony
Some of the Team at the Handover and Naming Ceremony
Some of the Freedomwheels team meet some of the Exeter Foundation team, , Hannah O'Donnell, Rona's mother and representatives of Lifeways who manage Rona's accommodation and care.
Below: Rona with "Rona"
Some of the Team at the Handover and Naming Ceremony
Some of the Team at the Handover and Naming Ceremony
Some of the Team at the Handover and Naming Ceremony
Some of the Freedomwheels team meet some of the Exeter Foundation team, , Hannah O'Donnell, Rona's mother and representatives of Lifeways who manage Rona's accommodation and care.
Rona and Friends
Some of the Team at the Handover and Naming Ceremony
Vehicle Named after Popular Driver
Rona seen chatting with friends before their weekly wheelchair dancing class.
Vehicle Named after Popular Driver
Some of the Team at the Handover and Naming Ceremony
Vehicle Named after Popular Driver
In June 2021 one of our mini busses was named "Jim" in memory of Jim Will who has sadly passed away. Jim was a volunteer driver for many years and was known for his signature Australian hat and his dog Ruby who often travelled with him.
Attending the ceremony was Jim's daughter Natalie Jenkins, (wearing his hat) his partner Susan Wilson and John Austin, Chair of Freedomwheels
Rona with "Rona"
A big thank you to the Devon Vintage Car Club who presented us with a donation of £1,500 on 11/2/23
A big thank you to the Devon Vintage Car Club who presented us with a donation of £1,500 on 11/2/23
A big thank you to the Devon Vintage Car Club who presented us with a donation of £1,500 on 11/2/23
A big thank you to the Devon Vintage Car Club who presented us with a donation of £1,500 on 11/2/23
A big thank you to the Devon Vintage Car Club who presented us with a donation of £1,500 on 11/2/23
The old and the new 11/2/23
A big thank you to the Devon Vintage Car Club who presented us with a donation of £1,500 on 11/2/23
Lesley Tricker Trustee, John Austin Chair, with Sue Musyoki customer. Volunteer recruitment day 3/23
Lesley Tricker Trustee, John Austin Chair, with Sue Musyoki customer. Volunteer recruitment day 3/23
Lesley Tricker Trustee, John Austin Chair, with Sue Musyoki customer. Volunteer recruitment day 3/23
Lesley Tricker Trustee, John Austin Chair, with Sue Musyoki customer. Volunteer recruitment day 3/23
The RED HAT Ladies club enjoyed a trip to Bodmin jail on 17th April 23 in "Jim"
Lesley Tricker Trustee, John Austin Chair, with Sue Musyoki customer. Volunteer recruitment day 3/23
The RED HAT Ladies club enjoyed a trip to Bodmin jail on 17th April 23 in "Jim"