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Barbara uses CATS for a variety of journeys which include Ipswich Hospital, attending medical appointments, going shopping for her weekly groceries, or joining a CAT’S trip out to a local attraction. Due to Barbara’s mobility the service offers her a door-to-door…
Adults and Children using Service
Hayley uses the Rural Bus Service to take her two children out during the holidays, they have been to Dunwich and Walberswick beach as well as going for walks round Dunwich and the RSPB.
Mr. & Mrs. McCormish
Mr. & Mrs. McCormish live in Aldeburgh, Mr McCormish was the driver for them both but unfortunately had to give up driving about two years ago. They have no family living close by and their friends are off a similar age…
Shirley
Shirley lives on her own and 4 years ago had to give up driving her car due to her failing eye sight. Living in a rural village with no regular bus services meant that Shirley would become very isolated and lonely. CATS Connecting…
Welcome to the new CATS website!
Welcome to the official new website of Coastal Accessible Transport Services! Based in Leiston, we’re proud to serve our local community and the surrounding towns with safe, reliable, and inclusive transport options. Whether you’re booking a journey, exploring our range…
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Suite 11,
Colonial House,
Master Lord Ind Est,
Leiston,
Suffolk,
IP16 4JD
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Want to go to Sutton Hoo and take advantage of the National Lottery Open Week FREE ENTRY OFFER? Get there with the Connecting Communities Bus! To book the bus to Sutton Hoo National Trust, call 01728 635938 or visit our link in the description#NationalLotteryOpenWeek starts tomorrow and once again, we're taking part!![]()
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It's a way for us to say thank you to the Lottery players who have made so much of our conservation work possible.![]()
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If you’re a National Lottery player, you can visit Sutton Hoo for free from 7-14 March 2026. Simply show a National Lottery ticket or scratch card to our welcome team when you arrive and spend the day with us. ![]()
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Head over to the National Lottery Open Week website at nationallotteryopenweek.com to find out more.![]()
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It's World Book Day! I wonder how many books are about buses?🤔💭🚌 Did you know you can actually get lots of accessible books? Large Print, Braille and audio books. find out more at www.worldbookday.com/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion/
In January, we had to refuse 12 different bookings because of the lack of drivers, soaring to 20 in February. This is either because there are no drivers in that person's area, our drivers are already on journeys, or they can't be in two places at once. These journeys include hospital trips, going to the doctors, going to support groups, and simply taking someone to the supermarket for 30 minutes to get their groceries. If you have a couple of hours a week to spare helping take people in your car or ours, please get in touch. Cats try to cover a very large area, and so wherever you are in East Suffolk, we will do our best to help. Visit cats-paws.co.uk/get-involved/
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