Our Community Transport Christmas Advent Calendar

Every day since the start of December, we’ve been opening a door on our #CommunityTransportChristmas advent calendar to give an insight into the wonderful world of community transport!

You can follow what we’ve shared on our Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn pages, and you can also find a recap of our full advent calendar below!

? It’s 1⃣ December – and the first story in our #CommunityTransportChristmas advent calendar is from @CT4NLive who, like so many other #CommunityTransport providers, spent last Christmas making sure passengers were provided with much needed Christmas cheer! pic.twitter.com/bfSOcPtfG0

— CTA (@CTAUK1) December 1, 2021

?It’s day 2⃣ of our #CommunityTransportChristmas advent calendar and this is Ann Rodger at @LarkhallVolGrp – the winner of our 2021 Volunteer of the Year Award! Volunteers are at the heart of the #CommunityTransport sector and do so much in so many different roles! pic.twitter.com/JzkQbLDCw0

— CTA (@CTAUK1) December 2, 2021

? For day 3⃣ of our #CommunityTransportChristmas advent calendar, we want to share the incredible impact of the Scran Meals Coalition who mobilised their community during lockdown to provide 120,000 meals to 3,500 people in just six months! #CommunityTransport. pic.twitter.com/xmufwRv8FH

— CTA (@CTAUK1) December 3, 2021

? For so many people, #CommunityTransport is the difference between being able to see friends and family or being alone at Christmas. Volunteers like John at @CT_Sussex make sure that can happen. It’s day 4⃣ of our #CommunityTransportChristmas advent calendar! pic.twitter.com/A6ewLDZCWZ

— CTA (@CTAUK1) December 4, 2021

“They were always there, I can’t praise them enough, I really can’t!”

?It’s day 5⃣ of #CommunityTransportChristmas so if you’ve got 5⃣ minutes, grab a brew and take a look at the incredible impact #CommunityTransport has had over the last two years. https://t.co/LVOYJc5Utc

— CTA (@CTAUK1) December 5, 2021

? We’re onto day 6⃣ of our #CommunityTransportChristmas advent calendar!

During the pandemic, #CommunityTransport providers like ReadiBus have been out there, on the front lines, making sure people can still access essential journeys safely and securely. pic.twitter.com/X2De4TTJFb

— CTA (@CTAUK1) December 6, 2021

For many volunteers, being a part of their local #CommunityTransport service can help them as much as it helps their community.

For day 7⃣ of our #CommunityTransportChristmas advent calendar, we hear from Trev @GreenCTransport. pic.twitter.com/OXM24pK7e0

— CTA (@CTAUK1) December 7, 2021

? It’s day 8⃣ of our #CommunityTransportChristmas advent calendar! Our members take people to so many places in their community, and at Christmas, that includes trips to see the lights! Here’s what that means to passengers of @Brent_CT. pic.twitter.com/pkW0X8uiOH

— CTA (@CTAUK1) December 8, 2021

There are so many hidden heroes in the #CommunityTransport sector, and @TNLComFund organised a surprise for one from @NNCTransport.

?You don’t want to miss this – for day 9⃣ of #CommunityTransportChristmas, take a look at Vic’s Big Surprise! https://t.co/jd3uLqXxbc.

— CTA (@CTAUK1) December 9, 2021

“Restrictions may change, but the need to feel seen and heard does not. They make my son and I feel seen.”

For day 1⃣0⃣ of our #CommunityTransportChristmas advent calendar, take a look at what access to #CommunityTransport means to May. ? pic.twitter.com/mbvv2hofmx

— CTA (@CTAUK1) December 10, 2021

People like Eric are at the heart of the #CommunityTransport sector – making sure that they support the people in their care with far more than a trip from A to B.

? It’s day 1⃣1⃣ of our #CommunityTransportChristmas advent calendar! pic.twitter.com/Y6vDkB1OaX

— CTA (@CTAUK1) December 11, 2021

? It’s day 1⃣2⃣ of our #CommunityTransportChristmas advent calendar!
We hear so many stories like this one of #CommunityTransport providers ensuring people can spend Christmas with their friends and family. pic.twitter.com/CPJpqDhOkc

— CTA (@CTAUK1) December 12, 2021

? On day 1⃣3⃣ of #CommunityTransportChristmas, we want to say a huge thank you to all the #CommunityTransport providers like @CTWF_Transport who are instrumental in making sure people can get vaccinated! One of the many ways that our members are supporting their communities! pic.twitter.com/UP8GgVMfFI

— CTA (@CTAUK1) December 13, 2021

?It’s day 1⃣4⃣ of our #CommunityTransportChristmas advent calendar! #CommunityTransport makes a difference to so many people from so many walks of life. @Fares4Free exist to support veterans with free and accessible transport to help them access their communities. pic.twitter.com/mocJLPTVbs

— CTA (@CTAUK1) December 14, 2021

?During the 2021 #CommunityTransport Awards, we shared this video about our photo competition!

For day 1⃣5⃣ of our #CommunityTransportChristmas advent calendar, take a look at some of the images and stories that encapsulate the impact of our sector!https://t.co/DokOcT1zsD

— CTA (@CTAUK1) December 15, 2021

? It’s day 1⃣6⃣of #CommunityTransportChristmas!

During lockdown, #CommunityTransport looked for every opportunity to make a difference. @EasilinkCT worked with a local charity to support new mothers and premature babies, using their vehicles to get them the help they needed. pic.twitter.com/zLHXwm5otb

— CTA (@CTAUK1) December 16, 2021

? It’s day 1⃣7⃣ of our #CommunityTransportChristmas advent calendar! We love it when our members get creative to advertise their services and that’s what Dawlish #CommunityTransport did with local band @MaddytheChaps! Take a look: https://t.co/fc6SKipsSQ

— CTA (@CTAUK1) December 17, 2021

? It’s day 1⃣8⃣ of our #CommunityTransportChristmas advent calendar!

One of the services offered by many #CommunityTransport providers is Wheels to Work – providing young people with vehicles to independently access education and employment! pic.twitter.com/0AoHKxN4z6

— CTA (@CTAUK1) December 18, 2021

? It’s day 1⃣9⃣ of our #CommunityTransportChristmas advent calendar!

The joy that comes with being able to get out and about thanks to #CommunityTransport is so important! When Paula couldn’t get out because of the snow, @Com_Connexions were there to help! pic.twitter.com/pS2jhVwRqU

— CTA (@CTAUK1) December 19, 2021

? For day 2⃣0⃣ of our #CommunityTransportChristmas advent calendar, take a look at this impactful video from @BBCnireland all about the work @SouthAntrimCT did to provide for rural residents towards the start of the pandemic. https://t.co/k17JUXXQj0

— CTA (@CTAUK1) December 20, 2021

? It’s day 2⃣1⃣ of #CommunityTransportChristmas!

Being outdoors is so important for so many people’s physical and mental health. #CommunityTransport provider @BSCTC1 recognised this and started up a trishaw scheme – getting passengers into the fresh air and the great outdoors! pic.twitter.com/er6QxOpqcE

— CTA (@CTAUK1) December 21, 2021

? It’s day 2⃣2⃣ and we’re getting towards the end of our #CommunityTransportChristmas advent calendar! If you want to know the difference #CommunityTransport makes, just take a look at what it means to Elaine. pic.twitter.com/6tI7xGNSAy

— CTA (@CTAUK1) December 22, 2021

For day 2⃣3⃣ of our #CommunityTransportChristmas advent calendar, we want to share one of our favourites! It’s a few years old now, but this short film is a wonderful encapsulation of life on board a #CommunityTransport minibus!

Watch the full film at https://t.co/petUqfFU7t. pic.twitter.com/BWLWlbeB3N

— CTA (@CTAUK1) December 23, 2021

? It’s 2⃣4⃣ December which means it’s #ChristmasEve and it’s the last day of our #CommunityTransportChristmas advent calendar! #CommunityTransport providers like @Office_SDCP exist to meet so many needs in their community and, at Christmas, that means a visit to Santa! pic.twitter.com/BdS89x5DUN

— CTA (@CTAUK1) December 24, 2021