Friends of King Alfred Buses


HERITAGE OPEN DAYS: 14/15 SEPTEMBER 2024

We shall be participating in Winchester Heritage Open Days with its theme of Routes, Networks and Connections.  There will be a grand display of our unique vehicle collection at St Catherine's Park & Ride between 09:00 and 10:30 then free vintage bus services based on Winchester Broadway from 11:00 to 17:00 on Sunday 15th September 2024.  Free buses will link St Catherine's and the Broadway every 15 minutes from 09:00 to 17:00.

There will also be a free shuttle open-top bus service between Winchester Broadway and Hyde Street for the Hyde 900 celebrations on both Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September.   Something completely new on Sunday 15th September will be a special free Poetry Bus departing Winchester Broadway at 11:00 to Crawley and back featuring on-bus poetry readings!

Programme/timetables will be on sale at the King Alfred sales/information stand in the Broadway on 15th September, price £6.  There will also be several stalls selling transport collectables and memorabilia in Busket Yard which is next to the Stagecoach offices in the Bus Station.  It has very recently become available again following an archaeological dig!

For only £30 you can become a Friend of King Alfred Buses.  Click on 'Membership' for more details.  In this way you can keep up with all the latest developments and take part in various members' activities.

Lost Property Enquiries:  If you have lost something on one of our vehicles, please phone 07771 828918. 

2024 March Update for JAA 708 | 1950 Leyland Olympic

History

The company that served Winchester for over 50 years
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What we do

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Latest News

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Our Fleet

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Videos

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Hello

Founded in 1985, we are a Winchester based transport heritage charity whose volunteers aim to preserve the memory of R Chisnell & Sons, trading as King Alfred Motor Services.

Vehicles

We preserve all known remaining vehicles which worked for King Alfred - some 16 to be precise! We show our vehicles and often give free rides at events across the South.

Community

We meet regularly to celebrate our work and to enjoy the vehicles we preserve. Our friendly group is always welcoming of new members and are always keen to share!

As a registered charity we rely heavily on donations to continue our work, especially in these difficult times.

Events

Upcoming events and shows we are attending
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Heritage Open Day 12th September 2021

Video from Bob Hodges.
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