Do you need help doing your shopping or do you want to improve your social life? Then why not join the Kingston Enterprise?
What is the Kingston Enterprise?
It is an escorted door to door travel service for elderly, frail and disabled residents of Kingston. It aims to enhance the quality of life and level of independent living for individuals, where conventional transport provision is either inaccessible or inappropriate. We operate regular shopping buses, and a programme of social activities is sent to registered clients on a regular basis.
Pembroke Lodge at Richmond Park
There is a simple registration form that needs to be completed. Simply contact the office and we will guide you through the process. All trips need to be booked in advance by telephone, or by using the booking form which is provided.
Shopping Bus Service
The shopping bus is an escorted shopping service. We provide a volunteer escort for passengers who require help with shopping, pushing wheelchairs, reading prices, etc. It calls at:- Asda - Roehampton, Tesco – New Malden and at Sainsbury’s - Richmond Road, Kingston
Social Excursions
A weekly program of social activities is provided. Trips include excursions to many places of interest including the London Eye, the Imperial War Museum, Kew Gardens, river boat trips and regular pub lunches.
Click for the current list of excursions
Shere - Pub lunch in Kew - Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking
The Kingston Enterprise is looking to recruit volunteer mini-bus drivers, bus escorts and office administrators, and will provide full training.
Volunteering can be a way of making new friends and developing new skills. Use the opportunity to increase your confidence, or for the sheer enjoyment of helping others.
Barbara started volunteering at the Kingston Enterprise last year. "I get so much out of helping on these trips and really look forward to meeting new people. "
Passenger escorts – from left Barbara Baxter, Edna Chakrabarti and Georgina
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Office Administration Pat Parry and Richard Wickens