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Tettenhall Regis School, Wolverhampton

D-EXP/P/B52/26 20 Mar 1981 Wolverhampton Archives

The Regis School Association held events including a summer fair to raise money for a new minibus. The photograph shows Roy Bonsell in the driving seat with Roger Llewellyn of Billingham’s Truck Sales handing over the keys.

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Hagley Park Comprehensive School, Rugeley

D-EXP/P/B52/24 2 Dec 1980 Wolverhampton Archives

A combination of parents’ and pupils’ fundraising efforts, a donation from Rugeley Education Trust and the sale of the old bus raised money for a new minibus, to be used for pupils as well as pensioners from the community. Rugeley Round Table is mentioned

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Pendeford High School, Wolverhampton

D-EXP/P/B52/23 4 Nov 1980 Wolverhampton Archives

Staff and pupils raised money for a new mini bus through sponsored events. The photograph shows Tom Stroud with the minibus and some of the pupils.

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Forest Oak School, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham

D-EXP/P/B52/22 22 Oct 1980 Wolverhampton Archives

Unigate depots in Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton and Birmingham sold cartons of milk to raise money for a new mini bus for a special school, which would be officially handed over during a charity football match at the Birmingham City ground. Councillor Ma

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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 John’s C. E. Middle School, Hobnock Road, Essington, Wolverhampton

D-EXP/P/B52/10 20 Mar 1979 Wolverhampton Archives

The school raised money for a Ford Transit mini bus to transport children to and from sporting fixtures and on outings. Essington, Shareshill and Featherstone parish councils are mentioned. The photograph shows David Brown along with some of the pupils by

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St John’s C. E. Middle School, Hobnock Road, Essington, Wolverhampton

D-EXP/P/B52/11 30 Mar 1979 Wolverhampton Archives

Three local parish councils and bus suppliers Richardson Trucks assisted in the fundraising for a new Ford Transit minibus for the school. The photograph shows pupils and Parent Teacher Association members alongside the bus.

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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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Wednesbury Fellowship of the Disabled

D-EXP/P/B52/13 17 Nov 1979 Wolverhampton Archives

Having raised money for a minibus, the charity needing to raise more in order to adapt it for wheelchairs. Wednesbury Rotary Club, The Patients Aid Trust Wolverhampton, and Kay Hudson are mentioned. The photograph shows John Isles (right) holding up the k

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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.