Local charity launches coach trip programme

Imperial Charity has released its programme of six coach trips throughout 2026 for local senior citizens and people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Destinations this year are Gloucester Quays on Wednesday 15th April, Poole on Wednesday 13th May, Swanage on Wednesday 17th June, Weymouth on Wednesday 15th July, Sidmouth on Wednesday 19th August and Windsor on Wednesday 16th September.

The trips are open to local senior citizens as well as people with SEND, with coaches departing from Westbury and Warminster. People with SEND are entitled to a free ticket for themselves and a carer.

Steve Pope, business and charity manager said, “We are delighted to be able to confirm our schedule for 2026.

“Our trips are very popular and sell out quickly and, despite ever increasing costs, we are freezing the donation we ask for each ticket at £15, which is amazing value for a day out.

“We look forward to welcoming old friends and new and encourage everyone to get their tickets quickly once they are available.”

Tickets will be available from the Imperial Charity shop on Warminster Road in Westbury for the Gloucester Quays trip from Monday 16th March, to Poole from Monday 13th April, to Swanage from Monday 18th May, to Weymouth from Monday 15th June, to Sidmouth from Monday 20th July and to Windsor from Monday 17th August.

The £15 donation for each ticket is non-refundable.

For more information, call the charity on 01373 826826, email info@imperialcharity.co.uk or visit the charity’s website.

Pictured: Steve Pope