What is a Derbyshire Gold Card?

Gold Card currently allows you to travel free, on local buses, throughout Derbyshire, from 9.30am up to 11pm weekdays, and at any time during weekends and on bank holidays. Gold Card holders can also travel free-of-charge anytime on Derbyshire Connect Dial-a-Bus 'shopping' buses.

Correspondingly, can I use my Derbyshire Gold Card on the train?

Gold Card holders are also entitled to free local bus travel in the rest of England, under the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme. The same time restrictions apply. Train travel is not included in this scheme. Holders of Gold Cards are also offered discounts at hundreds of businesses around Derbyshire.

Additionally, who runs Derbyshire County Council? Barry Lewis

Similarly, how do I renew my Derbyshire Gold Card?

If you are an existing Gold Card holder who has not yet received a new one, and your card expires within the next two months, you can fill in an online form to renew your Gold card. Those without internet access can call the district council tel: 01283 595795 or visit the Civic Offices in Swadlincote.

How many districts are in Derbyshire?

8 district

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What does a gold card entitle you to?

Your Gold Card entitles you to a broad range of treatments and services including hospital accommodation, theatre fees, intensive care, GP services, referred specialist services, allied health, dental care, optical services and ambulance cover.

Where can I use my Derbyshire Gold Card?

Gold Card currently allows you to travel free, on local buses, throughout Derbyshire, from 9.30am up to 11pm weekdays, and at any time during weekends and on bank holidays.

When can I use my gold card on the bus?

The SuperGold public transport concession applies to travel after 9am weekdays, and all day weekends and public holidays. If you tag on before 9am on weekdays adult fares will apply.

Can I use my gold card on London buses?

Older people and some disabled people can use their Gold Card to get free off-peak travel on local buses anywhere in England. Gold Cards are valid for free travel, off-peak on local buses anywhere in England.

What is a gold travel card?

Annual Gold Cards are Annual Season tickets with a difference! When you buy an adult Annual Season ticket or Annual Travelcard online or at a station within the Annual Gold Card area and the origin and/or destination are also in the Annual Gold Card area, you are automatically issued with an Annual Gold Card.

What age can you apply for bus pass?

In England you can get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the female State Pension age, whether you're a man or a woman. If you live in London, you can travel free on buses, tubes and other transport when you're 60, but only within London. In Wales you can get a bus pass when you reach 60.

How do I get a replacement gold card?

If your card is lost or stolen, or if you change your name, you can order a replacement card by sending us an email or calling us on 0800 25 45 65. You should receive a replacement card within three weeks, free of charge.

What county is high peak?

Derbyshire

What area does erewash cover?

109.6 km²

Where in England is Derbyshire?

East Midlands

What area does South Derbyshire cover?

338.1 km²

Is Derbyshire a good place to live?

Derbyshire is a wonderful place to live. We will not brook any argument on that. Our county has stunning countryside, amazing history and, of course, fabulous people.

Where is Cardale England?

BBC - Derby - Around Derby - Derbyshire on TV and Film. Peak Practice is set in the beautiful Derbyshire village of Cardale. You won't find the village on the map - it doesn't exist. But Cardale is really Crich and Fritchley in disguise.

How do you pronounce Derbyshire?

Here are 4 tips that should help you perfect your pronunciation of 'derbyshire':

1. Break 'derbyshire' down into sounds: [DAA] + [BI] + [SHUH] - say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.
2. Record yourself saying 'derbyshire' in full sentences, then watch yourself and listen.

What counties are in the Peak District?

Area: 555 sq miles (1,438 sq km) in the centre of England. It reaches into five counties: Derbyshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, Greater Manchester. It is the most accessible national park – close to Manchester, Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham.

Where is Melbourne in the UK?

South Derbyshire

How far is Derbyshire from London?

131 miles

What areas are in Derbyshire?

Derby

• Chesterfield.
• Swadlincote.
• Glossop.
• Belper.
• Alfreton.
• Buxton.
• Bolsover.
• Shirebrook.

What is the population of Chesterfield?

104,400

Does Derby have an accent?

BBC Radio Derby's Marsha Ramroop investigates. Most people would have no problem identifying a Newcastle, Liverpool or Birmingham accent - but does Derbyshire have its own accent? Ted Hancock reckons the answer is yes. He explains: "The Derbyshire dialect is quite broad.