Sim Whitehouse, Sergeant Norman Lockley and PC Graham Smith ran the Birmingham Marathon, raising money towards a minibus for stroke sufferers. Waterloos Street is mentioned. The photograph shows Sim (left) presenting Sam Paskin with his sponsorship money

Funding from Help the Aged, a Government grant, Age Concern and Cannock Round Table enabled to centre to buy a specially adapted minibus to bring people to the centre for meals and social events. Kevin Cartwright is quoted and Cannock Chase District Counc

Marathon runner Bob Jessop of Well Lane, Leamore, raised money towards a school minibus in the Birmingham Marathon. The photograph shows Bob with Shaun Wright, Violet Williams (left) and Liz Yates of the Parents Friends Association.

The parents association raised money for a replacement minibus. The photograph shows Neil Stokes thanking Eric Baynham, with John Humfress at the wheel of the minibus.

Voluntary organisations and individual donors raised money for a new minibus to replace an old one. Dennis Crowe is quoted. The photograph shows June Ward with the keys, alongside some of the trainees.

Rugeley Round Table raised money for a new minibus to replace one they had received four years earlier. Peter Wood is mentioned. The photograph shows David Mitchell handing the keys to Betty Williams.

Money had been invested in a building society account over the past five years to raise funds for a minibus. The photograph shows James Greenway behind the wheel, with pupils alongside.

The parents association committee organised a series of events to raise money for a second minibus for the school. The photograph shows Harold Crutchley (left) handing the new bus over to Michael Morecroft.

The Parent Teacher Association organised competitions and dances to raise money for a secondhand minibus. The photograph shows Mark Terry and Elizabeth Lloyd polishing the bus.

Over the course of 2 years, Sandwell Women’s Royal Voluntary Service, Bilston Round Table and Sandwell Area Health Authority raised money to buy a minibus for day trips and holidays for the elderly patients from the two hospitals. David Werrett is quoted.