(07 May 2016, 7:37 pm)BusLoverMum wrote No. My printer is simply a

(07 May 2016, 7:46 pm)Adrian wrote I've made the poll public, so you can see who is going etc.

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Aye mine too. Try the app perhaps?

(08 May 2016, 3:45 pm)Tom wrote No tickets left by the looks of it?

(08 May 2016, 3:47 pm)citaro5284 wrote The link is working for me fine.  There was an issue yesterday morning, but it seemed fine all yesterday afternoon.

(15 May 2016, 8:15 pm)thetravelman wrote I've got tickets for the Open Day event, but my kids don't fancy it.... well they are teenagers! Is this just a kids day or would I as an adult be OK still to go and have a wonder round?  Still hoping my wife might come along with me also.

Are there any other people out there just going along as adults without kids?

(15 May 2016, 8:15 pm)thetravelman wrote I've got tickets for the Open Day event, but my kids don't fancy it.... well they are teenagers! Is this just a kids day or would I as an adult be OK still to go and have a wonder round?  Still hoping my wife might come along with me also.

Are there any other people out there just going along as adults without kids?

(15 May 2016, 8:21 pm)Adrian wrote Yes - there's a few of us going without kids.

(15 May 2016, 8:49 pm)citaro5284 wrote It will be interesting I think without kids. You will see the engineering and Service Delivery functions, and see how we regulate services, so its not just for kids and of course you may be able to have a go driving a bus.

(15 May 2016, 9:13 pm)Tom wrote Yeah I think it will be very interesting. Gonna try an make it. Good on GNE for organising it, is it the first depot open day by a big company in the NE recently? I know Stagecoach do them in Cumbria but not heard of them doing any here.

(15 May 2016, 9:13 pm)Tom wrote Yeah I think it will be very interesting. Gonna try an make it. Good on GNE for organising it, is it the first depot open day by a big company in the NE recently? I know Stagecoach do them in Cumbria but not heard of them doing any here.

(15 May 2016, 9:24 pm)Tom wrote Ah ok wasn't aware of them - good to see it could be an annual event though. Would be nice to have them a different depots though

(15 May 2016, 8:49 pm)citaro5284 wrote It will be interesting I think without kids. You will see the engineering and Service Delivery functions, and see how we regulate services, so its not just for kids and of course you may be able to have a go driving a bus.

(16 May 2016, 7:53 am)Andreos1 wrote One of the things that is concerning me, are borne out of the comments in the Metrocentre Rally thread, mentioned in the 'Future of Bus Rallies' one and witnessed at previous events, such as Seaburn last year.

Granted not everyone is the same, but when enthusiasts fight, argue, loiter around entrances in packs, get involved in petty enthusiast politics etc., I can't help feeling that this family event may be undermined or spoilt in some way by the behaviour of the adult minority - whether intentional or not.

I totally get that the event is an attraction for adult enthusiasts. However, just like the promotional bus events that take place when a new brand is launched, they're designed for families too.
Maybe one or two well known and recognisable enthusiasts may want to bear in mind.

(16 May 2016, 9:04 pm)Adrian wrote Spot on. The setup seems to work fine at Lothian by the way, but you still get enthusiasts that don't appreciate that it's a family event.

As for the idiots... perhaps a hard line approach needs to be taken? The object of the day is a family fun day, and I'm sure it'll have press attention. I wouldn't be taking any risks with idiots, if it were me running the event...

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(21 May 2016, 4:31 pm)Multi21 wrote It might also be worth pointing out that Arriva open their doors to the UEC (United Enthusiast Club) every year. If you want a sneaky peak at what goes on in the depots might be worth looking the UEC up

(21 May 2016, 4:44 pm)Dan wrote It's a shame that they limit it to such a small club.

Go North East are expecting over 1000 people in attendance at tomorrow's event, over the course of the day.

(21 May 2016, 6:56 pm)BusLoverMum wrote What's the deal with the shuttle from the metrocentre coach park, tomorrow?

(21 May 2016, 7:14 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote Might be for those that have difficulty walking