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Rescued
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TV&GWOT is delighted to announce that, after a
lockdown of more than 50 years, Royal Blue 1264 (LTA
893) has joined the Trust's Collection.
Watch our (socially distanced) Supporters in action
completing 1264's rescue from a field near Sidmouth,
where it had been parked since 1969.
Facebook link
The full story of rescue and recovery is told in the
Autumn edition of TV&GWOT Supporters' magazine To
and fro'. If you'd like to find out more,
support us in bringing these vehicles back to life,
or get involved yourself,
join us now.
TV&GWOT is grateful to The Oxford Bus Museum for
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Thames
Valley Traction Co. Ltd Centenary
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It was on 10
July 1920 that the Thames Valley Traction Company
Limited was registered. Its legacy is celebrated 100
years on, particularly by TV&GWOT. Sadly the
Centenary event planned for 12 July cannot go ahead
but planning and preparations for a Centenary+1
occasion on 11 July 2021 are underway.
A 100th birthday surprise is the announcement that
TV 556, the Bristol LL (FMO938), is now owned by TV&GWOT.
556, like Tilling-Stevens 152 and Bristol K 446, now
has a secure future and long-term basis for
preservation and use, taking the TVTCo. heritage
into its second century with style.
Acquisition has been made possible by Supporter
donations in response to an appeal which is now
seeking further funds for an extensive restoration.
There is a window of opportunity, with your help, to
restore 556 for it to take pride of place at TVTCo.
Centenary+1, 12 months from now.
Find out more |
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Chris Drew
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Virtual Bus Running Day |
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Enjoy the
sights and sounds of a running day with a difference
from the comfort of your home. Join us on
Facebook to enjoy a virtual TV&GWOT Running Day,
featuring rides on board ten of our regular
performers, filmed during happier times. They will
return. |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Kingsbridge Running Day Cancelled |
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With regret TV&GWOT’s
ever-popular Kingsbridge vintage bus running day
planned for 19 September 2020 is cancelled. It is
always a day of fun and fundraising that we are
disappointed to miss but TV&GWOT has to act
responsibly. We must play our part to maintain
social distancing and protect everyone’s health.
In place of the physical gathering an alternative
form of event is being planned…….
Please check this website regularly for updates and
visit our
Facebook page for announcements |
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Supporter Benefits |
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TV&GWOT
Supporters are enjoying special ad hoc Newsletters,
Service-19, prepared to interest, entertain and help
fellow Supporters through lock-down. With the latest
edition running to 20 pages, each is filled with
illustrated memories, interesting objects, mysteries
etc. To and fro’ TV&GWOT’s flagship magazine also
continues to be produced as normal.
The Supporter’s year runs from May 2020 to June 2021
so why not join us now
and share in TV&GWOT’s benefits. |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Events Cancelled |
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TV&GWOT
Trustees have taken the difficult decision to cancel
further events: the Royal Blue Run in June and the
Thames Valley Traction Co. centenary event in
Reading in early July. We share the disappointment
but it is important to heed advice and ensure we can
go on to enjoy events in 2021. The NOTC, Royal Blue,
and Thames Valley Traction Co. milestones will be
marked then.
Please check this website regularly for updates on
our later 2020 events, and visit our
Facebook page for announcements |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Penzance Running Day Cancelled |
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We
have taken the very difficult decision to cancel our
2020 Penzance Running Day, scheduled for 19 April.
Along with our event partners at the Cornwall Bus
Preservation Society, we have been closely following
developments with the spread of Coronavirus
COVID-19, in particular, the UK Government's advice
on mass gatherings and events, and do not feel it is
appropriate to go ahead with the event given the
current situation. We regret the disappointment this
will cause, but feel sure you will understand our
decision.
Please check this website regularly for updates on
our other 2020 events, and visit our
Facebook page for regular announcements. |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: South Devon SU Tour Postponed |
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With
regret, but in light of the Government’s latest
COVID-19 advice, we have to postpone the South Devon
SU Tour planned for 29 March. Many weeks of work
have been put into the preparations by a number of
Supporters so we are confident it will be an
excellent trip once a new date can be confirmed.
Please check this website regularly for updates and
visit our
Facebook
page for announcements. |
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Reading 100 celebrated in style |
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TV&GWOT’s celebration of the Reading Motorbus
centenary on 6/8 December 2019 was a great success
see more.
The Trust’s new book “100 years of Reading
Motorbuses” was very well received. It presents new
material charting the development of the Reading
routes and fleet decade by decade from the first
Tilehurst to Caversham Heights venture. Copies of
the book can be purchased exclusively from TV&GWOT. Find out more.
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