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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)
Chair: Paul Bradford 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.
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.
Transport Action Team (TAT)
Chair: Abi Truswell 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.
Groups supported by/linked to the TAT: Social Transport Focus Group, Lancashire, Derbyshire and East Coast Rail Line Association (formerly Dukeries Rail Line Association).
Feel Good Foods Action Team
Chair: Bob Murray Description: This Action Team is dedicated to inspiring the community to enjoy growing, eating and sharing healthy, affordable, natural produce. The aim is to encourage local people to grow their own fruit and vegetables - either in the ODEF Community Garden, or in their own gardens. There is also an education and information service which raises the awareness of both the health and economic benefits of home-grown food.
Groups supported by/linked to Feel Good Foods: Dukeries College |
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