25/03/2025
Western Trust supported by the GP Federation MDT Social Work Assistants and Translink is inviting people to jump on board the Chat Tea Train of Hope next month!
Following on from the very successful Chat Tea Train events the next Chat-Tea Train will be departing from the North West Transport Hub, Waterside Train Station, Derry/Londonderry to Coleraine on Wednesday 16 April 2025.
Shona McEleney, GP Social Work Assistant, explained:
“We are very excited to welcome people on board our Chat Tea Train of Hope next month. This event is part of a special ‘District of Hope’ event on 25 April 2025 being celebrated in the City organised by Resilio and Northwest Community Network and have partnered with the GP Multidisciplinary Social Work Team who are supporting this wonderful project. The Chat Tea Train of Hope is open to people aged 60+ who have their travel pass card.
We are asking people to arrive at Waterside Train Station for 10am to give them time to get their ticket and have a chat with other passengers before we board our train to Coleraine at 10.38am.
Passengers will have the option of free time to grab a cup of tea/coffee, bite to eat or shop at their leisure in Coleraine town.
Passengers are asked to be back in the Train Station for 13.30pm to give plenty of time before we hop on board to make the return journey at 13.43pm and arrive back in Derry/Londonderry for 14.22pm.
“The Chat-Tea Hope train event will once again benefit people in our local community who are experiencing loneliness or isolation, provide an opportunity for people to reminisce about their memories of travelling by train to the seaside and bring joy and friendship for everyone who attends.
“We are asking people to please confirm their interest in attending this event with their GP Practice Social Work Team by 11th April 2025.
“It is possible to get free parking at the train station, as long as you retain your parking ticket. The Social Work Team are there on the day to support.
“Thank you to Translink for their continued support it is very much appreciated.”