Go! Penzance

New for 2010 - Two Scooters avalable on the Isles of Scilly 

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New for 2010 – During the holiday season we now have  two moblity scooter on St Mary’s which can now be used to travel around this beautiful Island. why not take advantage of this and explore the spectacular surroundings without the hassel of taking your own scooter

Please call our office 01736 35 17 92 for full details of how to book.

Good rates offered for weekly/ fortnighly bookings

Please note that bookings need to be made in advance of travel. we are unable to accommodate bookings on the day

OPEN DAYS 2010 – WHY NOT COME AND TRY A SCOOTER FOR FREE

As we approch Spring 2010 we will be holding a series of Taster Sessions for you to be able to try a scooter free of charge and gain expert advice on using a mobility scooter in and around Penzance. staff will be on hand to assist you with any questions that you may have.WATCH THIS SPACE FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE EVENTS BEING ORGANISED FOR 2009. Why not make this the year that you enjoy by getting out and about and enjoy Penzance.

Please Call GoPenzance on 01736 35 17 92

New Schemes for Cornwall  

Schemes can now be found in Truro  , Newquay

details can be found at

www.newquayshopmobility.co.uk/

www.gotruro.co.uk/

Anyone with a mobility problem can access equipment from the Light and Life Centre in the Wharfside from Monday to Saturday (please check for hours of opening) 

Six scooters are available for use within the town centre allowing access to shops, Penzance promenade and Morrab and Penlee Gardens for people with mobility problems. A small  boot scooter is now avalable for hire and can be hired for the week or more if required giving greater access to West Cornwall.

We welcome long term bookings for people on holiday or needing a scooter for longer than just one day.  

And a team of dedicated volunteers will be on hand to assist members of the public in using the new scheme.

Go! Penzance’s manager Simon Jones said: “This is only the second scheme of its kind to be launched in Cornwall and will play a significant part in making Penzance accessible to all local people and visitors.”

Penwith District Council’s social inclusion officer, Anthony Newson, said: “Following the loss of disabled parking spaces in Market Jew Street during its regeneration, Penwith District Council was committed to working with the local community to find a solution.

“The public was consulted on possible projects to combat the loss.

“Shopmobility was identified as the best solution to enable anyone visiting the town with a mobility problem, the facility to access the shops or open spaces the town has to offer.

“Penwith District Council is delighted the scheme is now open and urges anyone with a mobility problem, whether young or old to utilise the scheme and enjoy the Go! Penzance experience.”

Go! Penzance provides electric scooters and manual wheelchairs to enable people with mobility problems to enjoy Penzance.
Based at the Wharfside Shopping Centre in central Penzance, the scheme is run by Light & Life Free Methodist Church with support from Cornwall County Council to provide this service to the community.

There are dedicated parking spaces for customers of the scheme in the harbour side car park. Anyone with mobility problems will be able to access the scooters and wheelchairs, for a small charge, from the Go! Penzance office, which is within the Light & Life Centre, on the 2nd floor of the Wharfside Shopping Centre. The scheme is open Monday to Saturday for shopping or leisure purposes. A team of dedicated volunteersare on hand to assist members of the public in using the scheme. This is only the second scheme of its kind to be launched in Cornwall and will play a significant part in making Penzance accessible to all local people and visitors. There are currently 250 schemes operating nationwide accredited to the National Federation of Shopmobility of which this scheme is a member.

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