Friends of King Alfred Buses

Sunday 3rd May should have been our major event for 2020, The Original King Alfred Buses Running Day, but the current coronavirus emergency meant we very reluctantly had to cancel it, in common with most similar events throughout the UK.  Whilst our financial situation is not dire, nevertheless this meant we lost the income we would normally gain from sale of programme/timetables and other items.  

As if the impact of COVID-19 were not enough, we have recently learnt that one of the sites at which our vehicles are currently kept will not be available to us next year.  The search for a new home for around 10 vintage buses and coaches is on!  If anyone knows of suitable premises offering covered accommodation within reasonable driving distance of Winchester we should be delighted to hear from them.  Whether it is one site able to hold all 10 vehicles or a smaller one to hold just some of them, either or even both could be of interest.   Please phone 01737 823436 or email info@kingalfredbuses.org.uk

Meanwhile, any donations to help us get through this difficult time would be most welcome. 

We understand that most vintage vehicle events this summer have been cancelled due to the effects of the coronavirus outbreak, including such large and well-known events as the Alton Bus Rally & Running Day in July and the Great Dorset Steam Fair in August. 

We have been advised that Heritage Open Days (HODs) will take place on its planned dates in 2020.  As part of HODs, we hope to provide at least a small vehicle display, maybe more, at the cattle market car park in Worthy Lane, Winchester on Saturday 19th September 2020.  More details in due course.