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MANEA MATTERS
MANEA MATTERS
Getting About

Check out the up-to-date information in the news section of the Parish Council website www.manea-pc.gov.uk
Trains
Trains run from Manea to both Ely and Peterborough (opposite platforms – clearly signposted),
from where connections can be boarded for other destinations. So we continue to suggest you
check the National Rail Network website or pick up a timetable from March station - thank you.
There may also be some in the Waiting Shed at Manea station.
www.nationalrail.co.uk

Buses
There are several number 56 buses a day, Monday to Saturday, that run into March and Wisbech.
Leave from the Rose & Crown: 10:32 12:32 14:32
Return from Broad St, March: 10:05 12:05 14:05 16:05
Return from Wisbech Bus Station: 09:30 11.30 13:30 15:30
There is currently no Sunday service.
Check out this link to the new TIGER On Demand service: www.tigerondemand.co.uk. More info to
follow in Manea Matters 86.

Community Car Scheme
Manea Community Car Scheme is operated under the umbrella of the County Council and uses
volunteer drivers. If you need to make a journey and do not have the use of a car, or are not fit
enough to access public transport, the scheme may be able to help. Journeys need to be booked in
advance and are charged at 30p per mile, with a minimum charge of £3.00.
To book or for more information please phone Phil Coulridge between 9:00am and 5:00pm on
07944 814156. If there is no reply please leave a message and your call will be returned.

FACT – Your Community Transport

Fenland Central Area: 01354 661234
Welney, Christchurch, Manea, Chatteris, Doddington and Wimblington.
Do you live in a rural location with limited or no access to public transport?
Do you find it difficult or impossible to use public transport?
Do you rely on friends and family to take you places?
Dial a Ride is available to anyone subject to meeting any of the above criteria.
DEADLINES

MANEA MATTERS - DEADLINES FOR THE NEXT THREE ISSUES
PLEASE MAKE A NOTE IN YOUR DIARIES / CALENDARS

MM86 - AUTUMN OCTOBER / NOVEMBER / DECEMBER Friday 15th August

MM87 - WINTER JANUARY / FEBRUARY / MARCH Friday 14th November

MM88 - SPRING APRIL / MAY / JUNE Friday 13th February

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