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tyresmoke



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15 Apr 2013, 4:40 pm #1
New Dart Y10DPC entered service today in all over silver on the 18/19/45/492 circuit, it is fitted with a Mobitec LED and is expected to gain a non-cherished plate soon, I understand its a 51 reg.
tyresmoke
15 Apr 2013, 4:40 pm #1

New Dart Y10DPC entered service today in all over silver on the 18/19/45/492 circuit, it is fitted with a Mobitec LED and is expected to gain a non-cherished plate soon, I understand its a 51 reg.

Kuyoyo



6,849
18 Apr 2013, 6:12 pm #2
(15 Apr 2013, 4:40 pm)tyresmoke New Dart Y10DPC entered service today in all over silver on the 18/19/45/492 circuit, it is fitted with a Mobitec LED and is expected to gain a non-cherished plate soon, I understand its a 51 reg.

And it's out on 505/506 at present. I understand it is due to regain its original SN51 reg.
Kuyoyo
18 Apr 2013, 6:12 pm #2

(15 Apr 2013, 4:40 pm)tyresmoke New Dart Y10DPC entered service today in all over silver on the 18/19/45/492 circuit, it is fitted with a Mobitec LED and is expected to gain a non-cherished plate soon, I understand its a 51 reg.

And it's out on 505/506 at present. I understand it is due to regain its original SN51 reg.

tyresmoke



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18 Apr 2013, 7:05 pm #3
(18 Apr 2013, 6:12 pm)Kuyoyo
(15 Apr 2013, 4:40 pm)tyresmoke New Dart Y10DPC entered service today in all over silver on the 18/19/45/492 circuit, it is fitted with a Mobitec LED and is expected to gain a non-cherished plate soon, I understand its a 51 reg.

And it's out on 505/506 at present. I understand it is due to regain its original SN51 reg.

SN51UCR is its original registration. I understand it will be painted into the same livery style as SN05HDF, and not as per the ex K&H Doyle MPD's.
tyresmoke
18 Apr 2013, 7:05 pm #3

(18 Apr 2013, 6:12 pm)Kuyoyo
(15 Apr 2013, 4:40 pm)tyresmoke New Dart Y10DPC entered service today in all over silver on the 18/19/45/492 circuit, it is fitted with a Mobitec LED and is expected to gain a non-cherished plate soon, I understand its a 51 reg.

And it's out on 505/506 at present. I understand it is due to regain its original SN51 reg.

SN51UCR is its original registration. I understand it will be painted into the same livery style as SN05HDF, and not as per the ex K&H Doyle MPD's.

Malarkey



6,060
26 Apr 2013, 10:08 pm #4
Few photos from my trip to Middlesbrough today.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarke...359605654/
Malarkey
26 Apr 2013, 10:08 pm #4

Few photos from my trip to Middlesbrough today.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarke...359605654/

mattdw92



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02 May 2013, 7:47 pm #5
No offence Adam, but why the need to post this? Plenty of us venture around the reason its part of being an enthusiast. Hardly relevant news to Leven Valley nevermind the forum for that matter. If people want to view your photos they will add you on Flickr or bookmark your page.
Edited 02 May 2013, 7:49 pm by mattdw92.
mattdw92
02 May 2013, 7:47 pm #5

No offence Adam, but why the need to post this? Plenty of us venture around the reason its part of being an enthusiast. Hardly relevant news to Leven Valley nevermind the forum for that matter. If people want to view your photos they will add you on Flickr or bookmark your page.

Malarkey



6,060
02 May 2013, 9:09 pm #6
(02 May 2013, 7:47 pm)mattdw92 No offence Adam, but why the need to post this? Plenty of us venture around the reason its part of being an enthusiast. Hardly relevant news to Leven Valley nevermind the forum for that matter. If people want to view your photos they will add you on Flickr or bookmark your page.

I fully understand that Matt, and I agree it isn't newsworthy at all, but there is no harm in sharing a few photos for people to have a look at, some forum users may not have flickr or are aware of my photos. Plus it makes it easier for them to view by posting the link to then make other users aware of those photos.
Malarkey
02 May 2013, 9:09 pm #6

(02 May 2013, 7:47 pm)mattdw92 No offence Adam, but why the need to post this? Plenty of us venture around the reason its part of being an enthusiast. Hardly relevant news to Leven Valley nevermind the forum for that matter. If people want to view your photos they will add you on Flickr or bookmark your page.

I fully understand that Matt, and I agree it isn't newsworthy at all, but there is no harm in sharing a few photos for people to have a look at, some forum users may not have flickr or are aware of my photos. Plus it makes it easier for them to view by posting the link to then make other users aware of those photos.

Dan

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18,100
13 Aug 2013, 3:18 pm #7
Leven Valley have painted ADL Enviro 200 T13GAJ & T16GAJ into all white in preparation for sale.
Dan
13 Aug 2013, 3:18 pm #7

Leven Valley have painted ADL Enviro 200 T13GAJ & T16GAJ into all white in preparation for sale.

tyresmoke



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20 Aug 2013, 3:28 pm #8
(13 Aug 2013, 3:18 pm)Daniel Leven Valley have painted ADL Enviro 200 T13GAJ & T16GAJ into all white in preparation for sale.

These two have now been sold to Santander...

Optare Solo MX57CCE is on loan from Dales & District to cover a temporary shortage whilst replacement vehicles are sourced...
Seen on service 507 this morning in Stockton
[Image: 1176195_10201885577286829_440201666_n.jpg]

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tyresmoke
20 Aug 2013, 3:28 pm #8

(13 Aug 2013, 3:18 pm)Daniel Leven Valley have painted ADL Enviro 200 T13GAJ & T16GAJ into all white in preparation for sale.

These two have now been sold to Santander...

Optare Solo MX57CCE is on loan from Dales & District to cover a temporary shortage whilst replacement vehicles are sourced...
Seen on service 507 this morning in Stockton
[Image: 1176195_10201885577286829_440201666_n.jpg]


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tyresmoke



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29 Aug 2013, 9:36 pm #9
Former Lothian Darts Y178/191CFS have now arrived at Leven Valley, 191 entered service yesterday while 178 just arrived this afternoon. Y177CFS was also due to come but had to be left.

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tyresmoke
29 Aug 2013, 9:36 pm #9

Former Lothian Darts Y178/191CFS have now arrived at Leven Valley, 191 entered service yesterday while 178 just arrived this afternoon. Y177CFS was also due to come but had to be left.


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Malarkey



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30 Aug 2013, 5:52 pm #10
Leven Valley Y191 CFS Ex Lothian Buses
http://www.flickr.com/photos/j-s-p/9628331189/

Having arrived from Scotland two days previously former Lothian Buses 191 is seen here at the Parkway Centre on the 18.
Y191CFS is joined by two more similar vehicles, one of which should be in service soon, the other will be arriving from Scotland when repairs have taken place.

Photo and Info by Flickr user JSBP
Malarkey
30 Aug 2013, 5:52 pm #10

Leven Valley Y191 CFS Ex Lothian Buses
http://www.flickr.com/photos/j-s-p/9628331189/

Having arrived from Scotland two days previously former Lothian Buses 191 is seen here at the Parkway Centre on the 18.
Y191CFS is joined by two more similar vehicles, one of which should be in service soon, the other will be arriving from Scotland when repairs have taken place.

Photo and Info by Flickr user JSBP

Dan

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18,100
22 Sep 2013, 9:34 am #11
(29 Aug 2013, 9:36 pm)tyresmoke Former Lothian Darts Y178/191CFS have now arrived at Leven Valley, 191 entered service yesterday while 178 just arrived this afternoon. Y177CFS was also due to come but had to be left.

[Image: 734064_553250621396882_1236390863_n.jpg]

"Leven Valley SPD Y178CFS now complete with front fleetnames (on a yellow vinyl background) as well as rear ones, in Middlesbrough Bus Station this afternoon between trips on the 19 and 45."

Photo and Information credit to Tony Kuy.
Dan
22 Sep 2013, 9:34 am #11

(29 Aug 2013, 9:36 pm)tyresmoke Former Lothian Darts Y178/191CFS have now arrived at Leven Valley, 191 entered service yesterday while 178 just arrived this afternoon. Y177CFS was also due to come but had to be left.

[Image: 734064_553250621396882_1236390863_n.jpg]

"Leven Valley SPD Y178CFS now complete with front fleetnames (on a yellow vinyl background) as well as rear ones, in Middlesbrough Bus Station this afternoon between trips on the 19 and 45."

Photo and Information credit to Tony Kuy.

tyresmoke



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01 Oct 2013, 7:20 am #12
Surprised no-one has mentioned this yet but Dales & District Optare Solo NT06GKA is on loan at Leven Valley and sees use on service 505/506 on a morning, 507 all day and the first 577 on a night. This is because it is not fitted with a ticket machine. I had a ride on it this morning and its quite nice! One of the former Leven Valley vehicles to!

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tyresmoke
01 Oct 2013, 7:20 am #12

Surprised no-one has mentioned this yet but Dales & District Optare Solo NT06GKA is on loan at Leven Valley and sees use on service 505/506 on a morning, 507 all day and the first 577 on a night. This is because it is not fitted with a ticket machine. I had a ride on it this morning and its quite nice! One of the former Leven Valley vehicles to!


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tyresmoke



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07 Oct 2013, 6:35 am #13
Dart Y178CFS is making an unusual appearance on services 505/6/7 this morning.

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tyresmoke
07 Oct 2013, 6:35 am #13

Dart Y178CFS is making an unusual appearance on services 505/6/7 this morning.


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tyresmoke



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07 Oct 2013, 7:08 am #14
(07 Oct 2013, 6:35 am)tyresmoke Dart Y178CFS is making an unusual appearance on services 505/6/7 this morning.

Ok so it made 2 trips on 505/506 before being replaced by the silver one!

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tyresmoke
07 Oct 2013, 7:08 am #14

(07 Oct 2013, 6:35 am)tyresmoke Dart Y178CFS is making an unusual appearance on services 505/6/7 this morning.

Ok so it made 2 trips on 505/506 before being replaced by the silver one!


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tango



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07 Nov 2013, 10:59 pm #15
Hi all, as mentioned above regarding all the rumours doing the rounds with regards to leven valley what exactly is the state of play with the company is the company safe or is it on the ropes as the company seems to have gone back over in the last 12 months with the departure of most of the adl e200's and the introduction of more second hand darts seems a strange move and are they expected to be hit where it hurts when Stockton council make their cuts next year I certainly hope that all is ok as leven valley does appear to be a really decent company and would be a shame to see it disappear
tango
07 Nov 2013, 10:59 pm #15

Hi all, as mentioned above regarding all the rumours doing the rounds with regards to leven valley what exactly is the state of play with the company is the company safe or is it on the ropes as the company seems to have gone back over in the last 12 months with the departure of most of the adl e200's and the introduction of more second hand darts seems a strange move and are they expected to be hit where it hurts when Stockton council make their cuts next year I certainly hope that all is ok as leven valley does appear to be a really decent company and would be a shame to see it disappear

tyresmoke



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19 Nov 2013, 3:37 pm #16
(19 Nov 2013, 9:51 am)Richard Smiles With effect from Midnight on Saturday 30 November 2013, Leven Valley will be no more & will instead be known as Leven Valley Limited from Sunday 1 December 2013 @ 00.01.00 hours.

In addition, it base of operations will be moved from South Bank (Dennis Dixons), to the Compass Royston Depot on Bowesfield Lane in Stockton, to become part of the Procter’s Business Consortium.

Leven Valley Limited will effectively be the Service Bus element of the company, whilst Compass Royston will focus soley on Coaching & Private Hire Work.

It should be noted, that NO money has changed hands, so the company has not actually been sold outright. It is effectively now a partnership (amalgamation) between Leven Valley & Procter’s.

Something like this was going to happen sooner or later, given that Paul Thompson is now 70! Years of age, though Paul will still be involved as Traffic Manager of the Leven Valley side of things (TBC).

As far as I know at the moment, Leven Valley Limited will retain it’s current (Red & Yellow) Livery, I am not sure if the Fleet Name will be redesigned to reflect the change in its Status.

My brother works for Leven Valley as a driver & he was called to a meeting on Sunday with other drivers to be told this News.

That's interesting news and was only a matter of time like you say.
It's nice to see Procters keeping the name for their service side in Teesside... Though they too are staring at the same outcome in April which will presumably leave a 2 bus operation alongside Leven's operation so shouldn't be too hard to bolt the two together.

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tyresmoke
19 Nov 2013, 3:37 pm #16

(19 Nov 2013, 9:51 am)Richard Smiles With effect from Midnight on Saturday 30 November 2013, Leven Valley will be no more & will instead be known as Leven Valley Limited from Sunday 1 December 2013 @ 00.01.00 hours.

In addition, it base of operations will be moved from South Bank (Dennis Dixons), to the Compass Royston Depot on Bowesfield Lane in Stockton, to become part of the Procter’s Business Consortium.

Leven Valley Limited will effectively be the Service Bus element of the company, whilst Compass Royston will focus soley on Coaching & Private Hire Work.

It should be noted, that NO money has changed hands, so the company has not actually been sold outright. It is effectively now a partnership (amalgamation) between Leven Valley & Procter’s.

Something like this was going to happen sooner or later, given that Paul Thompson is now 70! Years of age, though Paul will still be involved as Traffic Manager of the Leven Valley side of things (TBC).

As far as I know at the moment, Leven Valley Limited will retain it’s current (Red & Yellow) Livery, I am not sure if the Fleet Name will be redesigned to reflect the change in its Status.

My brother works for Leven Valley as a driver & he was called to a meeting on Sunday with other drivers to be told this News.

That's interesting news and was only a matter of time like you say.
It's nice to see Procters keeping the name for their service side in Teesside... Though they too are staring at the same outcome in April which will presumably leave a 2 bus operation alongside Leven's operation so shouldn't be too hard to bolt the two together.


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Kuyoyo



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20 Nov 2013, 10:54 am #17
A third Dales & District Solo has arrived on loan in the form of MX07JOU.

Edit: Photo of said loan
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Edited 20 Nov 2013, 7:43 pm by Kuyoyo.
Kuyoyo
20 Nov 2013, 10:54 am #17

A third Dales & District Solo has arrived on loan in the form of MX07JOU.

Edit: Photo of said loan

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Tom



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24 Nov 2013, 12:47 pm #18
(24 Nov 2013, 12:25 pm)Richard Smiles As some of you will/may be aware Leven Valley is to be amalgamated with Compass Royston etc. to become part of the Procter’s Consortium of Fleets, with effect from a week today Sunday 1 December 2013.

There has been a site meeting for Leven Valley Staff at the Compass Royston premises this morning & I am now able to give you the following information:-

1. Paul Thompson, (Owner & Manager of Leven Valley) has been confirmed as being on the board of directors & will look after the service bus side of the operation.

2. From what I understand, for the time being, although ALL of the service bus work will ALL be under the Leven Valley Limited brand, the Compass Royston Boroughbus services & Route 66 will be kept separate for the time being, by this I mean Compass Drivers won’t be doing Leven services & vice-versa, but this will probably no doubt change in the coming months, once things have settled down & into the New routine.

3. Very SADLY!!! & I mean very SADLY!!, the Leven Valley (Red & Yellow) Livery is afterall to be discontinued with ALL vehicles being painted in Overall White Livery. So if there are any photos of vehicles in Leven Valley Livery, that you don’t have, you need to move quickly as a repainting programme is planned in the coming weeks to get the vehicles into a “Standard” (White) livery, as quickly is possible.

4. As I also understand it from this morning, A NEW Fleet name is to be introduced based on the Corporate Design as is used by Dales & District, Compass Royston & Procters, though it is expected to be in Red & Yellow colour scheme, rather than Blue & Yellow as used by the fore mentioned.

This is as much information, that I am able to provide at the moment, but I do hope that it is helpful to you all.

Kindest & Sincerest Regards,

Richard

I did previously have a few photos of the Leven Valley livery, but I can't find them Sad
Tom
24 Nov 2013, 12:47 pm #18

(24 Nov 2013, 12:25 pm)Richard Smiles As some of you will/may be aware Leven Valley is to be amalgamated with Compass Royston etc. to become part of the Procter’s Consortium of Fleets, with effect from a week today Sunday 1 December 2013.

There has been a site meeting for Leven Valley Staff at the Compass Royston premises this morning & I am now able to give you the following information:-

1. Paul Thompson, (Owner & Manager of Leven Valley) has been confirmed as being on the board of directors & will look after the service bus side of the operation.

2. From what I understand, for the time being, although ALL of the service bus work will ALL be under the Leven Valley Limited brand, the Compass Royston Boroughbus services & Route 66 will be kept separate for the time being, by this I mean Compass Drivers won’t be doing Leven services & vice-versa, but this will probably no doubt change in the coming months, once things have settled down & into the New routine.

3. Very SADLY!!! & I mean very SADLY!!, the Leven Valley (Red & Yellow) Livery is afterall to be discontinued with ALL vehicles being painted in Overall White Livery. So if there are any photos of vehicles in Leven Valley Livery, that you don’t have, you need to move quickly as a repainting programme is planned in the coming weeks to get the vehicles into a “Standard” (White) livery, as quickly is possible.

4. As I also understand it from this morning, A NEW Fleet name is to be introduced based on the Corporate Design as is used by Dales & District, Compass Royston & Procters, though it is expected to be in Red & Yellow colour scheme, rather than Blue & Yellow as used by the fore mentioned.

This is as much information, that I am able to provide at the moment, but I do hope that it is helpful to you all.

Kindest & Sincerest Regards,

Richard

I did previously have a few photos of the Leven Valley livery, but I can't find them Sad

Tom



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24 Nov 2013, 1:11 pm #19
(24 Nov 2013, 12:56 pm)Richard Smiles If there are any you would like in particular Tom, drop me an email & I will email them to you, you can contact me direct at richiesmile.1965sbank@btinternet.com and I will see what I can dig out for you. Other members on this forum will certainly be able to help you with photos I am sure. Kind Regards Richard

Thanks, I'll let you know!

When will the be re-painted?
Tom
24 Nov 2013, 1:11 pm #19

(24 Nov 2013, 12:56 pm)Richard Smiles If there are any you would like in particular Tom, drop me an email & I will email them to you, you can contact me direct at richiesmile.1965sbank@btinternet.com and I will see what I can dig out for you. Other members on this forum will certainly be able to help you with photos I am sure. Kind Regards Richard

Thanks, I'll let you know!

When will the be re-painted?

Andreos1



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24 Nov 2013, 1:36 pm #20
(24 Nov 2013, 12:25 pm)Richard Smiles As some of you will/may be aware Leven Valley is to be amalgamated with Compass Royston etc. to become part of the Procter’s Consortium of Fleets, with effect from a week today Sunday 1 December 2013.

There has been a site meeting for Leven Valley Staff at the Compass Royston premises this morning & I am now able to give you the following information:-

1. Paul Thompson, (Owner & Manager of Leven Valley) has been confirmed as being on the board of directors & will look after the service bus side of the operation.

2. From what I understand, for the time being, although ALL of the service bus work will ALL be under the Leven Valley Limited brand, the Compass Royston Boroughbus services & Route 66 will be kept separate for the time being, by this I mean Compass Drivers won’t be doing Leven services & vice-versa, but this will probably no doubt change in the coming months, once things have settled down & into the New routine.

3. Very SADLY!!! & I mean very SADLY!!, the Leven Valley (Red & Yellow) Livery is afterall to be discontinued with ALL vehicles being painted in Overall White Livery. So if there are any photos of vehicles in Leven Valley Livery, that you don’t have, you need to move quickly as a repainting programme is planned in the coming weeks to get the vehicles into a “Standard” (White) livery, as quickly is possible.

4. As I also understand it from this morning, A NEW Fleet name is to be introduced based on the Corporate Design as is used by Dales & District, Compass Royston & Procters, though it is expected to be in Red & Yellow colour scheme, rather than Blue & Yellow as used by the fore mentioned.

This is as much information, that I am able to provide at the moment, but I do hope that it is helpful to you all.

Kindest & Sincerest Regards,

Richard

Even though it is a shame to see another indepedent go, hopefully the deal will safeguard jobs and routes for years to come.

Fingers crossed, the combined company can push on and develop a stronger operation - who knows, even putting one or two noses out amongst the big boys along the way
Edited 24 Nov 2013, 1:36 pm by Andreos1.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
24 Nov 2013, 1:36 pm #20

(24 Nov 2013, 12:25 pm)Richard Smiles As some of you will/may be aware Leven Valley is to be amalgamated with Compass Royston etc. to become part of the Procter’s Consortium of Fleets, with effect from a week today Sunday 1 December 2013.

There has been a site meeting for Leven Valley Staff at the Compass Royston premises this morning & I am now able to give you the following information:-

1. Paul Thompson, (Owner & Manager of Leven Valley) has been confirmed as being on the board of directors & will look after the service bus side of the operation.

2. From what I understand, for the time being, although ALL of the service bus work will ALL be under the Leven Valley Limited brand, the Compass Royston Boroughbus services & Route 66 will be kept separate for the time being, by this I mean Compass Drivers won’t be doing Leven services & vice-versa, but this will probably no doubt change in the coming months, once things have settled down & into the New routine.

3. Very SADLY!!! & I mean very SADLY!!, the Leven Valley (Red & Yellow) Livery is afterall to be discontinued with ALL vehicles being painted in Overall White Livery. So if there are any photos of vehicles in Leven Valley Livery, that you don’t have, you need to move quickly as a repainting programme is planned in the coming weeks to get the vehicles into a “Standard” (White) livery, as quickly is possible.

4. As I also understand it from this morning, A NEW Fleet name is to be introduced based on the Corporate Design as is used by Dales & District, Compass Royston & Procters, though it is expected to be in Red & Yellow colour scheme, rather than Blue & Yellow as used by the fore mentioned.

This is as much information, that I am able to provide at the moment, but I do hope that it is helpful to you all.

Kindest & Sincerest Regards,

Richard

Even though it is a shame to see another indepedent go, hopefully the deal will safeguard jobs and routes for years to come.

Fingers crossed, the combined company can push on and develop a stronger operation - who knows, even putting one or two noses out amongst the big boys along the way


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

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