Action Teams are groups of volunteers who tackle projects relating to ODEF's aims and objectives. Local people are welcome to get involved and make a contribution to any of the Teams - please contact the coordinators for more information.

Disability Action Team (DAT)

Disability Action Team meeting

Chair: Paul Bradford
Coordinator: Mike Manning
Contact: mike@odef.co.uk, or telephone: 01623 863887

Description: This well-attended group meets regularly (every 4-6 weeks) and addresses many local access issues. Successes include: DDA awareness-raising visits to local businesses, the campaign to improve disabled parking facilities in Ollerton and Boughton and the coordination of Ollerton's 'Warm, Well and Wise' initiative.

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Groups supported by/ linked to the DAT: Social Transport Focus Group, Care and Comfort, Activity Friend, Older Persons' Forum, Health and Wellbeing Alliance and Over 50's Transport Voucher Scheme.

We need your help!
If you would like to comment on any aspects of accessibility e.g. availability of hospital transport, parking etc, please contact Mike Manning.

Eco Shop Action Team

Chairs: Andy Hollis
Coordinator: Carol White
Contact: carol@odef.co.uk, or telephone: 01623 863887

Description: This group aims to promote an interest in the environment of the local area. It is strongly linked to the Feelgood Foods project, which is a food cooperative scheme encouraging families to grow and share organic produce and reduce food miles.

Groups supported by/ linked to the Team: Feelgood Foods, Friends of Boughton Brake and Dukeries Community College.

Transport Action Team (TAT)

The Transport Action Team

Chair: Brian Smith
Coordinator: Mike Manning
Contact: mike@odef.co.uk or telephone 01623 863887

Description: The team aims to investigate and improve transport provision within the local community, working in partnership with local organisations, businesses and residents. Issues covered include access to local bus and rail services, highway regulations and traffic problems. Past successes include work on the successful launch of the Boughton Boomerang and Sherwood Sweeper services for Ollerton and District.

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Groups supported by/linked to the TAT: Social Transport Focus Group, Lancashire, Derbyshire and East Coast Rail Line Association (formerly Dukeries Rail Line Association).

Tourism Action Group (TAG)

Ollerton and Surrounding Villages website

Chair: Christine Ford
Coordinators: Louise Tarrant (Ollerton and Area guide and website)
Contact: louise@odef.co.uk, or telephone 01623 863887

Description: The group aims to encourage visitors to Sherwood Forest to explore the attractions and services of Ollerton and the surrounding villages. Successes include a heritage trail leaflet and publication of a tourism guide and website. The website www.ollertonandvillages.co.uk will soon be updated to a new version, so please check back soon. 

Groups supported by/linked to the TAG: The Sherwood Forest Regional Park project.