Scooter Scoot heads to Salisbury River Park

Salisbury Shopmobility customers, volunteers and staff set out last week, Thursday 8 October, on the ‘River Park Scooter Scoot’, as part of the Silver Salisbury Festival.

After navigating the landscaped part of the River Park between the Maltings and Ashley Road, the group met up with Polly and Charley from Wildlife and Wellbeing who explained about various birds, insects, fish, water voles and trees that might be spotted. This was followed by a ‘mindfulness moment’, where participants stopped and used their five senses to take in the surrounding environment.

A visit was paid to the River Park Kiosk, near Coldharbour Lane, where refreshments including hot chocolate, coffee and soft drinks were served, and it was even warm enough for an ice cream!

All participants enjoyed the outing, and some said they had never been to that part of Salisbury River Park before.

Vicky Goodwright, Salisbury Shopmobility Manager, said, “Seeing people with limited mobility enjoying being out in the open air and accessing their local surroundings makes it all so worthwhile. I will now be preparing the next Scooter Scoot outing for the spring months of 2027.”

Shopmobility’s Scooter Scoots are a series of themed guided outings for people with limited mobility that follow an accessible route, accompanied by Shopmobility staff and volunteers.

Salisbury Shopmobility helps people to keep their independence by hiring mobility equipment. Annual membership is just £10 and hire charges start from £5.50. Call 01722 328068 to enquire about our services that help people to keep connected and moving in Salisbury.