The Midland Branch of the Omnibus Society celebrated their 70th Anniversary in style on Saturday 8 April at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon.
Guests included James Freeman MD of First West of England, the current OS President; Gary Nolan, Branch Ambassador and former RD Midlands & Wales Stagecoachbus UK; Brian King of Wellglade, a past President; Mark Fowles of Nottingham City Transport; Pat Stringer, Commercial Director, Stagecoach Midlands and Toby Somers, a bus-mad six-year old from Northampton, who suffers from Hirschsprung’s Disease.
Stagecoach Midlands generously supported the day’s activities by putting the 51-year-old FLF freely at our disposal for the day’s events
After a presentation on the history of the Branch and its Bulletin, suitably illustrated with photos from 70 years of trips out, there was free time to explore the museum.
Geoff Lusher, Branch Chairman, says: “The Branch committee have worked very hard to commemorate a special occasion for the Branch.
“We were delighted to welcome Toby Somers. Most of us were bus-mad at his age. Whether he grows up to work in the industry or not, the OS will be there to support his interests.”
