Catherine collects elderly neighbors for West Sussex lunch outing
Catherine picked up elderly residents door-to-door to transport them to a village lunch.
The Princess of Wales got on a community minibus in West Sussex to collect elderly residents. Catherine brought them to Pulborough village hall.
Catherine, 44, went door to door and helped passengers including 94-year-old Stella Drewett into the van. Inside, she joked about always forgetting her handbag.
She talked to Lynda Jones, 75, about household chores. She said Prince William does the drying after meals.
They involve their children in chores. The West Sussex Minibus is a volunteer-run service that has supported rural residents for 50 years.
It has a fleet of 11 minibuses and serves people who face isolation, mobility challenges, or financial barriers to public transport.
- 44 years
- Catherine's age
- 94 years
- Stella Drewett's age
- 50 years supporting rural residents
- Minibus service history
- 11 minibuses
- Minibus fleet size
Why it mattersThe visit spotlights community transport schemes that help isolated elderly people stay connected and active.
AustraliaAustralian community transport groups face similar isolation challenges in rural areas; the visit raises awareness of volunteer services that keep vulnerable people engaged.
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