BroadScot Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Hi All, I am thinking of hiring a travel mobile scooter while on the Broads in May, My own one would take up too much boot space. I sent an email to Broadland Mobility, but their hire charges for eleven days was eyewatering! If you know of any other business who do this type hire, please let me know, thank you. Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlesprite Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Iain, Don't know prices or if they're any good but a small local concern at Hemsby. http://www.seadell.co.uk/seadellshops.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Iain you need a bigger car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Iain you need a bigger car Oh how true Alan, a pantechnicon maybe? I did look at the Grand Scenic, but SWMBO would never have driven it! One company wants £45 just to deliver it from Gt Yarmouth to Stalham! Iain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 http://www.thpmobility.org.uk/rental/ No Idea about them , but only in Hoveton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Thank you, Littlesprite and Poppy. Poppy that link is showing an error? Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Hi Poppy, I found their site. Have sent off an email to them. Iain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Bump! Sadly no email reply from the place in Hoveton. Is it closed? Would appreciate any help on this. Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlesprite Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Hi Iain, I don't know what they're like now as I think they changed hands, but, this place used to be very good for disabled holidays and might be able to help you locate a mobility outlet. They were very helpful when I took my late mum there a few years back. http://hallfarm.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZimbiIV Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Hi Iain, Have you tried these Swaffham Mobility Centre. Sorry link not working. Try Yell.com norfolk paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 THP are definitely there - we have hired from them. `not cheap... 01603 784777 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Here is a link to the Swaffham Mobility Centre:-http://www.swaffhammobility.co.uk/RegardsAlan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 THP are definitely there - we have hired from them. `not cheap... 01603 784777 Agreed, none are cheap to hire in the UK, I had a quote from the Broadland Mobility £65 a week or £20 per day, came to £175 for 11 days I think as there is a £45 delivery charge. I will contact all of them, once Easter is out of the way. Thank you all for your help. Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Iain, just curious, have you brought a mobility scooter on the Broads before? I ask because unless you have an all terrain one then I can foresee problems. A good friend of mine had one designed to be taken on an aeroplane, light and handy for lifting ashore but he found it lacking on mud and grass, typical bank terrain, so he then bought a Quingo which was excellent cross country but his wife found it too big to woman-handle from boat to shore. In the end they settled on a power assisted wheelchair which was less than perfect but at least he had mobility. I'm sure that this is a question of interest to many. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Iain, just curious, have you brought a mobility scooter on the Broads before? I ask because unless you have an all terrain one then I can foresee problems. A good friend of mine had one designed to be taken on an aeroplane, light and handy for lifting ashore but he found it lacking on mud and grass, typical bank terrain, so he then bought a Quingo which was excellent cross country but his wife found it too big to woman-handle from boat to shore. In the end they settled on a power assisted wheelchair which was less than perfect but at least he had mobility. I'm sure that this is a question of interest to many. Hi JM, Many thanks for your thoughts. To answer your Q no, but do negotiate with my own one, some dodgey surfaces with my Travel one, which dismantles into four main parts. My old legs struggled last year with walking anything resembling a walk, so now that I have a scooter of my own, I thought about hiring one for the holiday. It would be handy for Norwich, Wroxham, Beccles, Loddon and Oulton Broad. I fully appreciate there are a few places where the wheels and the ground would be a serious issue of being stuck! I will of course attempt to moor as close to places of interest as much as possible. I can walk ok, just somedays the Arthritis is not nice, shall I say. I could still bring my own one, but I don't think my female crew would appreciate a Sainsbury size shopping bag for all their holiday gear! Plus of course the liquid refreshments too. I say again, thank you for raising the point. I am still having a look see what is available. Iain P.S The scooter offered online is the same model I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Iain, when you are down at Oulton, if you need a lift into Lowestoft or wherever, then it would be my pleasure to give you a lift. I believe that East Coast Mobility do day hire in Lowestoft. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemike Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Iain buy a roofbox for the motor then bring your own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Iain, when you are down at Oulton, if you need a lift into Lowestoft or wherever, then it would be my pleasure to give you a lift. I believe that East Coast Mobility do day hire in Lowestoft. Thank you JM, a very kind and generous offer. Watch this space as they say. Iain buy a roofbox for the motor then bring your own Hi Mike, It has been discussed, and I quite like that idea to shift the clothes etc with a roofbox. Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Perhaps, as a forum, we could produce a 'wheel chair users' guide to the Broads. For example suitable moorings, indeed I suspect that that would be the crux of such a guide. Gt Yarmouth Yacht Station springs to mind, we are guided to arrive there at low water yet, for anyone less than nimble, access can be a struggle unless the tide is well up and the boat is likely to be level with the quay-heading. To a lesser degree the same can be said of Oulton Broad yacht station, tide levels are relevant. However, once ashore both locations offer good access with concrete paths right besides the water. Regarding Oulton Broad it is important to phone and reserve a suitable mooring space. Is this a topic that's worth expanding? Are there sufficient folk out there, dependent on wheelchairs, interested in coming to The Broads? Which boats are suitable? I met a lady a few years ago who, wisely, had hired a 'bath tub', a boat that she felt comfortable in. However she felt that she was tied to the boat for the whole holiday, unaware of where she could access the shore. Perhaps the industry could rate their boats with regard to disabilities? Perhaps the same could be done for formal moorings? My local sailing club works with Sailability, it is nothing short of humbling to see severely disabled people sailing a boat with nothing short of absolute joy. But suitable facilities are on hand at Sailability. Is there sufficient interest to make it worthwhile providing suitable hoists at formal moorings? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Perhaps, as a forum, we could produce a 'wheel chair users' guide to the Broads. Great idea Peter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlesprite Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Iain, I've just had one of those light bulb moments, have you tried contacting the broads very own Nancy Oldfield Trust to see if they can help. might also be worth speaking with them if the forum do decide on putting something together about disabled boats/moorings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 JM Great idea, indeed. I am fine most of the time (quiet you lot!) I am really It was the main criterior which boat we hired. I noticed a gentleman come out of Royal Swan at Ranworth last May, and that got me thinking about these bathing style stern boats, hence ended up booking Broadway from Richos. I shall phone OBYS for hopefully a pontoon mooring on the Port side as you enter the YS. Basically I have sampled the freedom that my new scooter has given me, and I am being greedy I guess. I have sent a couple of emails, so I get prices to see not hear but see whats on offer. Martin thats also a good idea, but think they are more for wheelchair users. Thank you all once again for input, much appreciated. Iain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Iain would a roof box be an alternative? as so use this for your (wifes) bits as so your scooter will fit in the boot? I suspect you will be able to pick up a roof box which is a similar cost of the scooter hire although obviously you can reuse the box again for next time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Hi Alan, The problem we have with the roof box is where to store it. We just do not have the space here. I think, if I get a reasonable quote for a scooter hire. I can go and collect it myself. We drive down the day before to Kings Lynn, Premier Inn, so plenty of time before boat take over. Its the £45 delivery thats annoying me most, not the basic hire price. Iain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemike Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 the other way iain is buy and use a roofbox, then put it on ebay when back home, saves storing and cheaper than hiring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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