Let's Chat
Everyone’s welcome, so pop in for a cuppa and a chat!
We're using public transport to connect people and their local community to tackle loneliness.
Connecting people and their local community with the aim of tackling loneliness with transport. Everyone is likely to experience loneliness at some time in their lives, this project is aimed at giving people easy access to both finding and using that support. Meet new friends, get advice, or find out more about local services and support groups.
There are three ways you can use the scheme:
Community Hubs
Visit one of our Community Hubs located at or near bus stations in Bilston, Coventry, Walsall and West Bromwich.
Mobile Hubs
The Mobile Hub will be parked up at locations across Walsall with lots of information about activities in your local community as well as staff on hand to help with any issues you may have. Everyone is welcome.
Community Transport
Make use of our Community Transport, which offers door-to-door travel with a group of new, friendly people.
View services by location
With the funding ending, this service will not be operating in Dudley after 1 October 2023. We would like to thank everyone who visited, worked on and volunteered their time at the Dudley bus station hub and on the mobile hub which has been operating across the Black Country area this year.
Community Transport
CT Passenger has a wide range of minibuses, including a large number that are fully wheelchair accessible. For more information on services available across the Black Country and to get a quote for minibus hire call 01902 491 209.
Community Transport Group operate our Let's Chat scheme in Coventry.
Community Hubs
Our Community Hub is located at Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station and will open from 9am to 3:30pm. See below for the following dates:
- Tuesday 14 November
- Wednesday 15 November
- Thursday 23 November
- Friday 24 November
- Monday 27 November
- Tuesday 28 November
- Wednesday 29 November
- Thursday 7 December
- Friday 8 December
- Saturday 9 December
- Monday 11 December
- Tuesday 12 December
- Wednesday 13 December
- Thursday 21 December
- Friday 22 December
- Saturday 23 December
Mobile Hubs
We would like to thank everyone who visited, worked on and volunteered their time on the mobile hub which has been operating across Coventry this year. With the funding ending, this service will not be operating after 1 October 2023.
Community Transport
CT Passenger has a wide range of minibuses, including a large number that are fully wheelchair accessible. For more information on services available across Coventry and Warwickshire and to get a quote for minibus hire call 024 7669 1433.
With the funding ending, this service will not be operating in North East Birmingham after 1 October 2023. We would like to thank everyone who visited, worked on and volunteered their time on the mobile hub which has been operating across the area this year.
Community Transport
CT Passenger has a wide range of minibuses, including a large number that are fully wheelchair accessible. For more information on services available across Birmingham and to get a quote for minibus hire call 0800 396 9048.
Shencare operate our Let's Chat scheme in South Birmingham.
Mobile Hubs
We would like to thank everyone who visited, worked on and volunteered their time on the mobile hub which has been operating across South West Birmingham this year. With the funding ending, this service will not be operating after 1 September 2023.
Community Tranport
As part of Tackling Loneliness With Transport, we are pleased to continue offering door-to-door travel for £1.30 per person per journey. Travelling via Community Transport allows you to share your journey with other warm, friendly and like-minded people. To book your trip, call 0121 476 1816.
Walsall Community Transport operate our Let's Chat scheme in Walsall.
Community Hubs
Our Community Hub is located at Walsall Bus Station and will be open Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm. Drop in for a cuppa and a chat!
Mobile Hubs
Our mobile hubs will be parked up around the community in Walsall. If you spot us, hop on for a cuppa and a chat! If you'd like to plan your visit, here's where we'll be each day of the week:
From Monday 4 September to Saturday 24 November
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Monday |
9:15am-12pm |
ASDA, Bloxwich |
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1:15pm-4pm |
Aaina Community Hub, Caldmore |
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Tuesday |
9:15am-12pm |
Blakenall Village Centre |
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1:15pm-4pm |
Burrows Street, Birchills |
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| Wednesday |
9:15am-12pm |
Frank F Harrison Community Association, Beechdale |
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1:15pm-4pm |
ASDA, Darlaston |
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Thursday |
9:15am-12pm |
Manor Hospital |
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1:15pm-4pm |
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Friday |
9:15am-12pm |
Walsall Arboretun |
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1:15pm-4pm |
From Monday 27 November to Saturday 23 December the Mobile Hub will be on Park Street in Walsall Town Centre from 10am to 5pm.
Community Transport
As part of Tackling Loneliness With Transport, we are offering door-to-door travel for £1.30 per person per journey. Travelling via Community Transport allows you to share your journey with other warm, friendly and like-minded people. To book your trip, call 01922 685555.
Community Transport Group operate our Let's Chat scheme in West Bromwich.
Community Hubs
Our Community Hub is located at West Bromwich Bus Station and will be open Monday to Thursday from 9am to 1pm. Pop in for a warm welcome and hot drink!
Christmas opening dates:
- Open until 22 December
- 27 December
- 28 December
- 29 December
- Reopen on 2 January 2024
Mobile Hubs
With the funding ending, this service will not be operating in Sandwell after 1 October 2023. We would like to thank everyone who visited, worked on and volunteered their time on the mobile hub which has been operating across the Black Country area this year.
Community Transport
CT Passenger has a wide range of minibuses, including a large number that are fully wheelchair accessible. For more information on services available across the Black Country and to get a quote for minibus hire call 01902 491 209 .
Walsall Community Transport operate our Let's Chat scheme in Wolverhampton.
Community Hubs
Our Community Hub is located on Bilston Market, next to Bilston Bus Station. It's open every Monday from 9am to 3pm, so pop along to get some advice, meet new people, learn more about local support groups - or just have a natter!
Community Transport
As part of Tackling Loneliness With Transport, we are offering door-to-door travel for £1.30 per person per journey. Travelling via Community Transport allows you to share your journey with other warm, friendly and like-minded people. To book your trip, call 01922 685555.
Interested in using a space?
Applications are open for charities or groups to use our spaces to help tackle loneliness. Find out more below:
Community Transport Group Birmingham
Get in touch with Community Transport Group if you'd like to use a Community or Mobile Hub in Dudley, Coventry or West Bromwich.
Walsall Community Transport
Get in touch with Walsall Community Transport if you'd like to use the Community Hub in Bilston or a Mobile Hub in Walsall or Wolverhampton.
Shencare Community Transport
Get in touch with Shencare Community Transport if you'd like to use a Mobile Hub in South Birmingham.