Sometimes
called …..Richard’s Bus…….
I wonder if people are aware that there is a wonderful
facility in Swindon for people to swim or have a Jacuzzi in thoroughly
warm water. We all know that swimming is one of the best exercises for
the body as the water supports limbs and the heat relaxes muscles thus
helping various ailments or just even "old age". The Chain
Handy-bus leaves every Wednesday morning for the Hydrotherapy Pool.
Some people elect to be picked up from their homes ,others are picked
up outside Martins in the High Street. The journey takes about 40 minutes
passing through Aldbourne ( itself a very pretty ride) and then along
the A417 into north Swindon. The staff are very kind and welcoming.
They put music to suit for one to swim by. We have 45 minutes in the
pool ( and/or Jacuzzi) then a shower and home. The cost is £4
per trip for both the bus and pool. You build up good friendships with
people who you see on a weekly basis and share news and views with.
So much so that a Xmas lunch is organised for former participants and
existing users at the Swindon Wyevale Garden Centre where home cooking
is the norm. I have been going for 6 years a am eternally grateful for the drivers of the Handy-bus, for Chain for organising it and the Pool for just being there. Each week Richard Grant is on the Handy-bus as an aid to people getting on and off. I should like to pay tribute to Richard's thoughtfulness and care to his charges. Well done , Richard! Please contact Betty Grant on 01488 682607................ Gwynneth Bullock |