The Shopmobility scheme, which provides scooters and wheelchairs to help disabled people to go shopping, has been given £2000 by Age Concern England to extend opening hours to 9.30am - 4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Shopmobility manager David Johnson said, "The extension of our hours has made a real difference. People with mobility problems often find it difficult just to get out of the house, so being able to open the scheme earlier and close later is a great benefit to them. Thank you to Age Concern for this much needed money. "

Shopmobility is open from Tuesday to Thursday inclusive and hires out scooters at a cost of just £5, plus £10 returnable deposit. Manual wheelchairs can also be hired for up to two weeks and are popular with summer visitors.

For more information call 01273 323239.