PVCG - Petersfield Voluntary Care group, with its 40 volunteer drivers, takes people to medical appointments, last year 1,141 times, with 137 in the last month.

They also help over 100 people with shopping trips.

It's a free service but they ask for a donation of, for example  £17.50, for a trip to the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth. 

Mike Waddington spoke to Alison Gauld, a trustee and a driver herself, and also to  Mags and Caroline, both with severe sight loss, about the service:.

If you want to volunteer as a driver or know more about the service, call them through Winton House on 01730 266046

PVCG - Petersfield Voluntary Care group, with its 40 volunteer drivers, takes people to medical appointments, last year 1,141 times, with 137 in the last month.
They also help over 100 people with shopping trips.
It's a free service but they ask for a donation of, for example&nbsp; &pound;17.50, for a trip to the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth.&nbsp;
Mike Waddington spoke to Alison Gauld, a trustee and a driver herself, and also to&nbsp; Mags and Caroline, both with severe sight loss, about the service:.
If you want to volunteer as a driver or know more about the service, call them through Winton House on 01730 266046

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We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.
This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app.
Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at <a href="https://shineradio.uk">https://shineradio.uk</a>, email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.
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