Dorren Goodman and Karen George are running for the bus! Two buses in fact.

Both ladies are running the London Marathon on Sunday, April 21st to raise funds for East Vale Community Transport.

Training is well under way. Last Sunday one of the EVCT minibuses met up at Penarth Marina with both Dorren and Karen before they set off on a practice run. Neither is doing it for speed but for the experience, and they hope to enjoy a few London landmarks on the way.

Dorren is carer from Cogan, and Karen veterinary receptionist from Pontycymer.

Working in the care sector Dorren sees the need for community transport in Penarth and the eastern Vale. She realised, especially after Covid, people were glad to be getting out and about again, meeting up with friends for coffee, lunches pottery glasses, dementia day centre, bra fittings at M & S.

EVCT drivers are volunteers and since Covid 19 their journeys have increased almost 100% and there is a huge need for the time they give to help people to maintain their independence

Claire Pearce, Co-ordinator at EVCT was delighted when Dorren suggested raising funds for the charity. 'EVCT has been supporting the community of Eastern Vale for 38 years' she says 'it is wonderful to receive assistance from within the community. Thanks to our dedicated volunteer drivers, we offer a bespoke service'.