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Event supported by

HSDC Alton College

Alton College offers a wide range of courses, including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, adult education, Apprenticeships, and higher education. The college takes pride in its modern learning environment and the vast array of courses it provides, which are designed to cater to the diverse needs and aspirations of the communities it serves.

Alton Town Council

The website contains a wealth of local information including details about shopping, markets, museums, events, days out and open spaces.

 

For more information about events in Alton and the surrounding area visit the Alton Events website.

Town & Country Cars

Established in 1979, Town & Country Cars offer a wide range of new Suzuki’s and quality used cars for sale in Hampshire and Surrey and the surrounding areas. Sitting on the Hampshire and Surrey borders we offer the local area unrivalled service, Town & Country Cars have been genuinely committed to providing quality first-class service and value for money in every area of our business.

Elstead Lighting

Elstead Lighting is a British company that specialises in the manufacture and distribution of decorative lighting. We sell 220-240v lighting products to worldwide customers, lighting beautiful homes, hotel bedrooms and public areas, coffee bars and restaurants in more than 60 countries. A large number of the Elstead Interior collection is manufactured in Alton using traditional welding and patination skills to create distinctive products.

Southampton & District Transport Heritage Trust

Established in 2001 and dedicated to the preservation of former Southampton buses and other vehicles from around the local area. The Trust provides an opportunity for many to get involved with the preservation and operation of Southampton’s heritage transport. The activities of the Trust revolve around the preservation and restoration of vehicles together with social meetings of members and their guests.

S.K. Engineering

Mobile Commercial Vehicle Engineer

Kindly providing breakdown assistance at the Alton Bus Rally & Running Day.

Local information

Visit Hampshire

The official tourism website for Hampshire.

Includes details of places to stay in Alton and the surrounding area.

 

Hampshire is the perfect blend of city, coast and country, blessed with the natural beauty of two National Parks and thriving culture, with history and heritage at its heart. Whether visiting for a day trip or short break, you’ll find tons of things to do, with so many attractions and experiences available. Discover exciting events throughout the year, stay in amazing accommodation and sample Hampshire’s hearty food and drink. Whether you visit with friends or family and are looking for a relaxing or invigorating break, Hampshire has it all!

Mid Hants Railway 'Watercress Line'

Steam and heritage diesel trains run for 10 miles through the beautiful Hampshire countryside between the market towns of Alton and Alresford. Visit the website for more information about the railway, Real Ale and Dining Trains, special events and train times.

 

DVDs of the Alton Bus Rally & Running Day

 

Links to websites of groups and organisations who's buses and coaches regularly appear at the event

  • 3238 (P238 MKN) Preservation Group owners of two Dennis Dart buses.

  • Aldershot & District Bus Interest Group for anyone interested in the Aldershot & District Traction Co. Ltd. and its successors, which operated in Surrey and Hampshire.

  • Aldershot & District Omnibus Rescue & Restoration Society (ADORRS) formed to save two 1928 former Aldershot & District Dennis E buses from a field. Nine buses are now owned.

  • Bristol Vintage Bus Group have a collection of vehicles either built or operated in the Bristol area.

  • Bromley Bus Preservation Group have a collection of vehicles that operated in the Bromley area and some from London and further afield too.

  • City of Portsmouth Preserved Transport Depot (CPTTD) is one of four separate and operationally independent bus preservation projects in Hampshire and West Sussex that are administered by the Working Omnibus Museum Project Limited (WOMP).

  • Friends of King Alfred Buses (FoKAB) was formed to preserve King Alfred Buses & Coaches and anything and everything to do with King Alfred Motor Services of Winchester. Organisers of the annual King Alfred Buses Running Day in Winchester.

  • Hampshire Bus & Coach Preservation are a small family from Winchester with a genuine interest in Buses and Coaches that have operated in or around Hampshire during the 70's & 80's.

  • Hants & Surrey Bristol RE Group a group of individuals who own a large collection of Bristol RE buses and coaches.

  • Isle of Wight Bus Museum home to a collection of former island buses. Organisers of various bus events throughout the year.

  • London Bus Museum (LBPT) home of The London Bus Preservation Trust dedicated to preserving and restoring its collection of historic London buses. Organisers of various bus events throughout the year.

  • Medstead Depot Omnibus Group (MDOG) is one of four separate and operationally independent bus preservation projects in Hampshire and West Sussex that are administered by the Working Omnibus Museum Project Limited (WOMP).

  • Oxford Bus Museum home to a collection of former Oxfordshire buses and the Morris Motors Museum. Organisers of various bus events throughout the year.

  • Provincial Society was formed to bring together people interested in all aspects of the operation and vehicles of the former Provincial Tramways Company, Gosport and Fareham Omnibus Company and Provincial Bus Company, together with all successor and associated companies from 1878 to the present day. Organisers of the annual Provincial Society Bus Rally at Stokes Bay, Gosport.

  • Ridings Travel have a collection of former West Riding Automobile Company coaches.

  • Southampton & District Transport Heritage Trust was established in 2001 and is dedicated to the preservation of former Southampton buses and other vehicles from around the local area.

  • Southdown Historic Vehicles a collection of vehicles that operated with Southdown Motor Services and neighbouring operators. They have formed a company and some of their buses are available to hire.

  • Swindon Vintage Omnibus Society formed in 1968 by a small group of enthusiasts from the Swindon area. Owners of two former Swindon buses.

Links to websites of bus and coach operators who's buses and coaches regularly appear at the event

 

Other bus related websites

  • Bus & Coach Preservation magazine published monthly by Presbus Publishing it contains all-round coverage of all that's happening with old buses today.

  • The Classic Buses website featuring an Events Diary listing the many bus events and rallies that are held each year as well as Links to other Classic British Bus websites.

  • Hants & Surrey Bus Blog blogging about the buses of the Hampshire / Surrey border, which includes the Alton area.

  • Independent Transport Videos filmed by enthusiasts for enthusiasts.

  • Loughborough Model Centre (Derby) / WWW.TTCDIECAST.COM retailer and stall holder selling new and pre-owned model buses and model railway items. Supporter of our event.

  • UK Buses a bus enthusiasts' website providing information about bus fleets in the United Kingdom.

  • FBHVC - The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) exists to uphold the freedom to use historic vehicles on the road. It does this by representing the interests of owners of such vehicles to politicians, government officials, and legislators both in the UK and (through membership of Federation Internationale des Vehicules Anciens) in Europe. There are over 500 subscriber organisations representing a total membership of over 250,000 in addition to individual and trade supporters.

  • NARTM - The National Association of Road Transport Museums (NARTM) is the representative body for organisations or individuals with collections of historic buses and coaches, goods vehicles and other large road vehicles who wish to make their collections accessible to the public. NARTM represents the large majority of UK road transport collections and now has nearly 100 members with more than 3,000 historic vehicles in their collections.

 

 

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