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At the Barry Festival the former Barry based Bristol VR returned home, now owned by group members. The group AEC Swift is nearing completion and at its new home at Barry. Our Chairman gives Vale A.M. Jane Hutt a tour of the showground. (CTPG / J.Hutt) 2
CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE: It seems that a lot happens between our second and third newsletter each year! Three months ago the Barry rally had just finished and three days ago Bus & Coach Wales took over the college car park in Merthyr. Both rallies were well attended by exhibitors and visitors. I think most people enjoyed themselves. We received some good publicity prior to both events which does always help. I would like to thank everyone that helped me with both events either before or during the rallies, a lot of preparation goes into the organisation and also making sure our depot and buses run and look good – where were the 100 members that did not help or assist?? Having just completed our four road runs with a nice mix of old and new buses and different destinations – I need some ideas for next year both buses and routes. Our active fleet has grown this year with eight buses available to us. A firm favourite in PAX 466F has come to us, this important historic bus is in fine condition and has been used on a number of rallies, as its owner decreed. It has fine hill climbing ability with a Leyland 680 in the front it is audibly different to Caerphilly 32 which still retains a 600. Another important addition to the MOTed vehicles (and not before time) is our AEC Swift MBO 512F which has returned from Brent Thomas in running order. A lot of work has been done on this bus so we are taking it carefully and getting to know it before going any distance with it. We had also been donated Cardiff 348 and 510, the Bristol VRT and Olympian. During August we also moved Cardiff 587 and Western Welsh 678 from Hereford to the docks yard and depot respectively, thereby completing the move of the entire CTPG fleet to the Barry area (other than WW 856 which is still in Scotland.) There is as always a lot to do at the Depot so please come along and help out, it is not just the buses that need regular maintenance. I would like to give members Alan Poole and Cliff Parker our best wishes, both have been in hospital recently. Mike; Tel: 01443 862144 Email :mikeystrad73@btinternet.com Also keep up to date on our Website and Facebook page 3
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