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Kingswinford Youth Centre

D-EXP/P/B52/3 28 Mar 1975 Wolverhampton Archives

The parent-teachers association of Summerhill Secondary School raised money to donate a minibus to the youth centre. The photograph shows Mick Jones preparing the vehicle.

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Midland Red Garage, Cannock

D-EXP/P/B52/4 14 Feb 1977 Wolverhampton Archives

This was the first garage built by the company for more than 20 years.

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Sedgley and Gornal Physically Handicapped

D-EXP/P/B52/6 3 May 1977 Wolverhampton Archives

The group had raised enough money for a new minibus, and its first trip would be a week’s holiday to Skegness. The photograph shows (left to right) Rebecca Philips, Betty Freeman, Ellen Perkins, Betty Collins, Eva Burkitt, Iris Upton and Ron Upton.

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Heath Park School, Prestwood Road, Wolverhampton

D-EXP/P/B52/8 8 Nov 1978 Wolverhampton Archives

The school’s parents guild raised money for a new minibus. The photograph shows Gary Green giving the thumbs up in the drivers seat, with other pupils alongside.

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West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive

D-EXP/P/B52/9 13 Jan 1979 Wolverhampton Archives

Anti-vandal screens made of clear, impact-resistant polycarbonate were being fitted to buses to protect drivers. Miplan Products and Midland Industrial Plastics of Birmingham are mentioned.

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St Thomas More R. C. Primary School, Great Wyrley

D-EXP/P/B52/12 3 Apr 1979 Wolverhampton Archives

Teachers, parents and pupils raised more money than expected for charity, which went towards a “jumbulance” – a coach converted for taking severely physically disabled people on holidays and trips to Lourdes. Arthur Jones is mentioned. The photograph show

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Hagley Middle School, near Stourbridge

D-EXP/P/B52/14 16 Jan 1980 Wolverhampton Archives

Pupils had their first ride in a new minibus which they helped to buy. Rodney Cox and Catherine Jackson are mentioned.

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Willenhall Comprehensive School

D-EXP/P/B52/15 3 Jun 1980 Wolverhampton Archives

The pupils raised money for a new minibus for sporting fixtures and Geography field trips. The photograph shows Kirn Sharma of Stroud Avenue “toasting” the minibus with a bottle of alcohol.

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Kingswood Nursery and Infants school, Wolverhampton

D-EXP/P/B52/17 2 Sep 1980 Wolverhampton Archives

Pupils from St Jude’s School, Whitmore Reans, were the first to ride on a new minibus, designed to give children a chance to go to the school in the country. The Wolverhampton Press Ball is mentioned. The photograph shows Barry Siviter helping Mona Ali of