Chichester Observer

Community bus

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A community bus aimed at uniting local residents and reducing loneliness has arrived.

The Bourne Community

Bus arrived at its Thorney Island base last week having had all its final graphics completed.

On Friday, May 27 the community bus group will host the Bourne Parishes lunchwith representa­tives from Southbourn­e, Westbourne, Chidham and Hambrook and Emsworth visiting for an Island tour of the base and lunch.

The bus will take its first public outing at Chichester’s Platinum Jubilee parade on June 4. From June 7, the Bourne Community Bus will provide much-needed free transport for many isolated families on Thorney Island, as well as Southbourn­e, Nutbourne, Hambrook, Westbourne and Emsworth. For more informatio­n about the bus and team running it, and how to hire the bus see www.bournebus.co.uk

 ?? ?? The volunteer bus drivers with the community bus
The volunteer bus drivers with the community bus

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