Pupils raised money through sponsored sums towards an Alligator Jumbulance, run by the Across Trust. Mary Stevens Park, Red Hill School and High Park School are mentioned. The photograph shows Beverly Harris of Parkfield Road in the coach bed, with Maxine

The Parent Teacher Association raised money to buy a school minibus. The photograph shows Nigel Foxall (right) handing over the keys to David Jones, surrounded by pupils and staff.

The Parent Teacher Guild along with the children spent a year organising various fundraising events, including a sponsored treasure hunt, to raise money for a school minibus. Clifford Sansom is quoted, and the photograph shows Stephen Mills holding up a g

The first ever Willenhall Fun Run was organised to raise money for the training centre minibus fund. Dennis Rose and Bob Vauxhall are quoted. Wayne Morgan from Wolverhampton and Susan Hennigan from Walsall are mentioned. The photograph shows Thelma Clemso

Cleaners and caretakers at the school raised money for the Manor Association towards the replacement of a school minibus. Paul Wale and George Cartwright are mentioned. The photograph shows Josie Melia with the cheque, with others behind.

The factory had developed a new style of minibus, the Carlyle Two, and was already receiving advance orders. The National Bus Company, Aldershot, Freight Rover and Iveco are mentioned.

After a restructure of bus services, villagers in Romsley welcomed the new route. Parish Councillor Primrose Rowbotham is quoted, and James Bond and Michelle Kelly are mentioned. The photograph shows Ann Sheppard (left) and Jennifer Kelly, with Ken Ludlow

Michael Whittaker was an avid collector of model buses, which he put on show at exhibitions around the region. The photograph shows Jane Tyler of Highfield Road, Tipton, with a model of a London General bus and a fair ground coach.

Historic and modern buses and coaches were on display along with miniature and scale models. Linda Price of Transtar Promotions in Wednesbury is mentioned. The photograph shows Geoff Price with Vanessa Lycett of Walsall next to a 1949 Harrington miniature