(04 Jul 2017, 6:16 pm)BusLoverMum wrote Does anyone have the first clue what the arrangements are for the miner's gala on Saturday? The road closures are much more widespread than in previous years because so many people are expected.
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(04 Jul 2017, 6:50 pm)Andreos1 wrote No idea.
Last year was a shambles as far as public transport goes (or at least in our experience).
We arrived at Milburngate expecting our purple steed to come whizzing round the corner off North Road within a few minutes.
After waiting and waiting, we found out they were turning left out of the bus station.
Despite it not being within the timeframe that they were supposed to be avoiding Milburngate.
We (and many others) then marched up to the bus station to get it.
Really keen on going this year, but will probably forgo the 20 this year due to the cost implications.
I'd contacted both Arriva and Go North East via social media to ask. Go North East advised me that they have no details yet, and Arriva didn't even bother to get back to me.
I'll be there this year, but won't be marching with the banner.