A volunteer-run car scheme, providing transport for residents in the Hambledon area who would otherwise be unable to access local services.
Originally set up by Georgina Aylward, Sarah King and a few other community-minded volunteers, the Scheme was re- launched in June 2023 to expand both its volunteer base and the number of Villagers it assists and to make it compliant with up to date requirements for schemes of this kind.
Run by a small band of Hambledonians, HGNS is there to help local residents and is essentially a community car scheme for those in need. HGNS volunteer Mary Grove says “the scheme is really to fill the gap in local public transport for those who live in Hambledon who don’t drive and would otherwise find it difficult to get to medical appointments. Having local drivers who you know and can rely on means one less worry.”
Volunteers use their own cars to take Hambledon residents to any medical appointment (within 15 mile radius). The charge for each journey is a voluntary donation.