(22 Jun 2015, 6:59 pm)Davie wrote Does the 1 go near?

Yeah it does. Turns around at the Bandstand.

(22 Jun 2015, 7:00 pm)S813 FVK wrote The 1 terminates at Bournemouth Gardens which is where the rally is held. It uses the car park (which is where the rally is held) to turn around.

Thanks Robert.

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(22 Jun 2015, 7:00 pm)Tom wrote Yeah it does. Turns around at the Bandstand.

Cheers mate, hopefully a B7 will be allocated (I never thought I'd ever in my life say that)

(22 Jun 2015, 7:01 pm)Davie wrote Thanks Robert.

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Cheers mate, hopefully a B7 will be allocated  (I never thought I'd ever in my life say that)  

Not much chance of that on a Sunday. Though 6116/6117 can appear quite often.

(22 Jun 2015, 7:04 pm)Tom wrote Not much chance of that on a Sunday. Though 6116/6117 can appear quite often.

Well that gives me a bit confidence although it'll be my luck the worst will happen and I'll end up on an Omnicity

(22 Jun 2015, 7:08 pm)Davie wrote Well that gives me a bit confidence although it'll be my luck the worst will happen and I'll end up on an Omnicity

They aren't too bad

The Coasters are good compared to the red ones.

(22 Jun 2015, 7:09 pm)Tom wrote They aren't too bad

The Coasters are good compared to the red ones.

Especially 5249 and 5274

(22 Jun 2015, 7:10 pm)Davie wrote Especially 5249 and 5274

5274 is horrible yeah, rattles like hell when idle.

(22 Jun 2015, 7:10 pm)Tom wrote 5274 is horrible yeah, rattles like hell when idle.

I had it on the 9 last summer, I have never wanted to get off a bus so much in my life

(22 Jun 2015, 4:13 pm)LeeCalder wrote I'm quite looking forward to going to this rally also, although it might be a bit of a nightmare for me to get to.

I'm hoping Go North East bring a couple, John thinks they will. As well as this, I really do hope Arriva bring something as they are always some of the most welcoming at the rally with letting people onto the buses and having a play with the destination blinds etc. I hope one arsehole hasn't ruined it for everyone else at not only this rally but future rally's also.

Arriva will not be attending anymore rallies this year as the drivers don't want to risk their jobs anymore.  Think the next time Arriva will attend a rally is metrocenter 2016. Congratulations to the culprit. I would like to know why my post about it had been deleted.

(22 Jun 2015, 8:39 pm)Multi21 wrote Arriva will not be attending anymore rallies this year as the drivers don't want to risk their jobs anymore.  Think the next time Arriva will attend a rally is metrocenter 2016. Congratulations to the culprit. I would like to know why my post about it had been deleted.

The posts in question were deleted following a request from Arriva.

While investigations are underway, the company probably doesn't want enthusiasts speculating on what did or did not happen.

(22 Jun 2015, 4:22 pm)danpick wrote Same it's not that easy for me either.

requires at least 3 buses either 27 or 88 to Jarrow then 9 to North Shields then 1 to Whitley Bay but there is a long way there thats metro from mine to Whitley Bay via the coast would take me an hour depending on travel but i will be going anyways 

(22 Jun 2015, 6:59 pm)Davie wrote Does the 1 go near?

yes it does you only require 1 bus

(22 Jun 2015, 7:01 pm)Davie wrote Thanks Robert.

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Cheers mate, hopefully a B7 will be allocated  (I never thought I'd ever in my life say that)  

nowt wrong with the ex London Volvos photographed a few despite the rain today

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I don't like the, but I'd have one (apart from 6008) over a Vyking or omnicity

(22 Jun 2015, 8:39 pm)Multi21 wrote Arriva will not be attending anymore rallies this year as the drivers don't want to risk their jobs anymore.  Think the next time Arriva will attend a rally is metrocenter 2016. Congratulations to the culprit. I would like to know why my post about it had been deleted.

That's a massive shame Thanks to some inconsiderate prick who has ruined it for everyone alse.

(22 Jun 2015, 10:38 pm)LeeCalder wrote That's a massive shame Thanks to some inconsiderate prick who has ruined it for everyone alse.

You do get one idiot who runis it for everybody else unfortunately...

Am getting a metro from where I live to Whitley Bay yes it does run past my house that's without changin metros as they all say St James via the coast so therefore am sorted all I need now is money for food

(23 Jun 2015, 2:56 pm)Diamond One wrote Am getting a metro from where I live to Whitley Bay yes it does run past my house that's without changin metros as they all say St James via the coast so therefore am sorted all I need now is money for food

Baz do you realise how far the Whitley Bay Metro station is from the rally?

(23 Jun 2015, 5:13 pm)LeeCalder wrote Baz do you realise how far the Whitley Bay Metro station is from the rally?

Yes I like to walk it there from metro station to kill time

For anyone who needs some extra details....

NEBPT Whitley Bay Bus Rally 2015

There will be two free shuttle buses running, times and locations will be confirmed sooner to the day of the rally.

(22 Jun 2015, 5:36 pm)Jimmi wrote Well the earliest I can get to Whitley Bay is around 1150!

1130 for me and that's via Blyth! That or leaving Ashington at 9pm the previous day! 

I'll have to walk to Ashington to catch the X22 to be able to get a 308 to the Bandstand. 1hr 40mins...

For my transport to the rally it's the good old metro from my house all the way there

However nice it would be to meet forum members at the rally, it would just be too much of a faff. I'm not going to be spending 1hr 10min on a refurb if I'm unlucky. I might try for the MetroCentre rally in 2016.

(25 Jun 2015, 6:04 pm)Tommy_1581 wrote However nice it would be to meet forum members at the rally, it would just be too much of a faff. I'm not going to be spending 1hr 10min on a refurb if I'm unlucky. I might try for the MetroCentre rally in 2016.

You should go. You'll only post in the 'What is annoying you' thread otherwise.

(25 Jun 2015, 6:12 pm)aureolin wrote You should go. You'll only post in the 'What is annoying you' thread otherwise.

If I was to go and a lovely carriage turned up there will still be posts in the 'What's annoying you' thread. Or my opinions on Arriva's services will be expressed with various forum members if I can't connect to WiFi.  

(25 Jun 2015, 6:21 pm)Tommy_1581 wrote If I was to go and a lovely carriage turned up there will still be posts in the 'What's annoying you' thread. Or my opinions on Arriva's services will be expressed with various forum members if I can't connect to WiFi.  

So; in short, you're a very happy person.

If anybody from Bishop Auckland/Spennymoor and possibly Durham area is looking to go then The Eden are offering transport up there on either PPT446P or AFB597V.

(26 Jun 2015, 8:35 am)RGR756V wrote If anybody from Bishop Auckland/Spennymoor and possibly Durham area is looking to go then The Eden are offering transport up there on either PPT446P or AFB597V.

Jimmi's probably going to be pleased about that!!  

(26 Jun 2015, 8:35 am)RGR756V wrote If anybody from Bishop Auckland/Spennymoor and possibly Durham area is looking to go then The Eden are offering transport up there on either PPT446P or AFB597V.

What time do you think they will leave Bishop Auckland and where from as there is a train that gets to Bishop Auckland at 0810. If it's before that I can probably arrange for someone I know to give me a lift into Bishop or get a taxi.

(26 Jun 2015, 10:37 am)Jimmi wrote What time do you think they will leave Bishop Auckland and where from as there is a train that gets to Bishop Auckland at 0810. If it's before that I can probably arrange for someone I know to give me a lift into Bishop or get a taxi.

I'm sure it can be arranged to meet the train and for you to get on at Station Bridge. I'll find out the exact times and I'll let you know

Where abouts at the links is the rally taking place?

(28 Jun 2015, 5:36 pm)Jackamcardle wrote Where abouts at the links is the rally taking place?

Bournemouth Gardens situated on the Seafront in the Car Park. Where the 1 terminates if that is any help.