(28 May 2014, 6:59 pm)Mobbsy wrote Thanks; yes, I have been fascinated by buses all my life and I would be genuinely excited about the prospect of driving them.

I would go for either Hexham or Gateshead Riverside

I'd suggest Hexham, providing there are vacancies. From what I've heard, the smaller depots are - as cheesy as it sounds - more like little families.

Good luck if you do decide to go for it!