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The best day was had by us newbies. Thank you 
And to Ken at Yarmouth for being a top laugh. P.S. Sorry for being so loud route "T" Till next year. Gemma Lawrence |
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We as a family of 6+ children always look forward to this event, Well planned and brilliant day out...
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Amazing weekend, we haven't laughed and had so much fun in ages. It was the first time we took part despite saying for the last 4 years we need to do it (we being a family of 2 adults and 2 teenage children) and what a fantastic weekend we had, so laid back and relaxed, a very well organised event and a massive thank you from us to all involved - our children thought the buses ran more on time than our public service ha ha, please please let the event continue - it really was fantastic in every way - the organisation, the buses, walks, beers and more! Thank you.
Sam Favorite Pub - Gallybagger Inn, Chillerton |
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Not even the delays with the ferries due to the weather affecting the number of buses available on Saturday and the weather on Sunday dampened the spirits. Excellent organisation, lovely buses, great days out. Special shout out to the staff of The Kings Head, who stood out a mile with their friendly hospitality (and matching Beer & Buses shirts). Nothing was too much trouble for them.
Sandra Dunn
Favourite Pub - The Kings Head, Yarmouth |
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Great day. Well organised. It was the first time we had participated and we will be back!
Jackie Lock |
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An amazing day, thank you!
Karen Ainley Favourite Pub - Joe's bar Niton |
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A great weekend -bit soggy on Sunday. Loads of buses to choose from and very cheery drivers. Perhaps a PA system at Ryde would help as at Newport.
My guide dog Stevie also enjoyed the weekend and made a lot of new friends and was welcomed everywhere. Brett Lamplough Favorite Pub - Winter Gardens, Ventnor
Thank you for your suggestion, Brett.
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Excellent event again, thanks. Even organised exceptional weather for Saturday ! Sunday morning was rubbish, though!
Now Newport boarding arrangements are working well, you need now to think about Ryde. Funnelling everyone into a narrow passage behind the gazebo caused some friction. Maybe look at finding a wider space to the left?!
Colin Lewis. Favourite Pub - Highdown Inn
Thank you Colin. We can confirm that this year there will be a larger queing area at Ryde and it will be undercover.
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Not everyone was happy. See below!
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Observed the day is being used as a "free pub crawl" by many with no bus interest...
(name and email supplied) See above!
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Tim McGough writes:
It failed spectacularly - not enough buses...It must have been frustrating especially for publicans who would have lost out on trade. Can't you sell tickets? I think most people would disagree with you, Tim. We cannot sell tickets as the Ministry of Transport and the Traffic Commissioners only let us run the event if we do not charge for travel. Incidentally, we've not received any complaints from publicans, in fact some have reported record takings.
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Twice we were unable to get on a bus from Ventnor to Shanklin as they were full. There is was only 1 every hour so ended up paying to go on a normal Southern Vectis bus. Lots of people agreed there should be 2 an hour.
Ayesha Russell Favourite Pub - The White Horse in Whitwell Hello Ayesha
We are sorry that you couldn't catch the bus you wanted. We have regrettably come to the conclusion that vintage buses and Cowleaze hill are not compatible and as such, we will be not be running buses between Shanklin and Ventnor. However, Southern Vectis have agreed to half price tickets (on production of a programme - one per person) and have also agreed to lay on extra buses. |
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I know it happens every year.
There were a few drunken people who stopped the real people from accessing the buses. At brightstone a group of peopel decided to kick a butternut squash across the street! Sadly the drunken groups runined the whole experience for us! As people who come every yeat we will NOT be coming next year. !
Name not supplied. Favourite Pub - Waverly |
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