The Chalke Valley Link Scheme officially commenced on 1 January 1997 and now covers an area from Coombe Bissett/Homington to Ebbesbourne Wake/Alvediston/Berwick St John.

The Link Scheme is an independent voluntary organisation managed by local people responding to the needs of the local community. The purpose is to help with any problem, no matter how small, in a local, personal and friendly way - e.g. transport, collecting prescriptions, light gardening, changing library books, companionship etc. In the first year the scheme received 300 requests for transport and 20 requests for other aspects of care.

For planning purposes (ie volunteer drivers) the area is divided into four, based on the community/parish area. The scheme is financed by voluntary contributions (it is hoped that this will eventually be 80% of revenue), fund raising and grant aid.

Telephone: 01722 780800 for transport requests.
Telephone: 01722 780801 for care co-ordinator requests.