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London bus ad campaign planned for Pope’s UK visit

31/08/2010 By Andrew Morgan Leave a Comment

Pope Benedict is due to visit the UK during September

A group of British Christians are planning to get their message across to Pope Benedict during his visit to the UK next month by enlisting the help of a fleet of double-decker London buses.

The advertising campaign which will see 15 London buses plastered with the words “Pope Benedict – Ordain Women Now!” has been organised by the Catholic Women’s Ordination (CWO) who’ve paid £15,000 to have their message displayed on the buses for a full four weeks.

The CWO group also plans to protest outside of Lambeth Palace during a planned meeting between the Pope and Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury. Pope Benedict XVI will be visiting the UK and Scotland for 4 days next month.

The campaign message will be posted on buses travelling through London city centre for maximum exposure in order to raise cause’s profile. The posters started appearing on London buses yesterday (Monday) in time for the Pope’s visit on September 16th- 19th.

Members of the CWO want to open up a discussion on the policy of the Catholic Church to only allow men to become priests. The group maintains that they are currently forbidden from discussing the issue in church halls, and other buildings associated with the Catholic Church.

Three large public gatherings are planned for the Pope’s UK visit, the largest of which is expected to be the evening vigil at Hyde Park where 80,000 people are expected to attend.

If you’re travelling to any of the three planned events in London, Birmingham or Glasgow, Coach Broker are offers top quality coach hire at a low cost rate, see the following link for more details http://www.coachbroker.co.uk/coach-hire-london.htm

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One injured after London bus crashes in Piccadilly

25/08/2010 By Louise Williams Leave a Comment

The police and TFL are trying to establish the circumstances of the bus crash in Piccadilly

One woman was left with injuries to her arm and leg after a double-decker London bus careered off the road, colliding with railings in Piccadilly earlier this week.

It’s believed the woman, who is in her 50’s, was emerging from the Piccadilly tube exit when the bus struck the railings outside, and the woman was hit by falling masonry from the collision.

An ambulance was sent to treat the woman at the scene of the accident, she has since been admitted to a South London hospital where she is receiving further treatment. Two fire engines also attended the scene.

The police are still trying to establish the cause of the accident. Transport for London (TFL) are also carrying out there own investigation into why the driver didn’t stop at the scene of the crash, but continued a few hundred yards down the road to the Haymarket area before brining the bus to a halt.

The number 9 double-decker bus was seen to hit the railings outside exit 2 at Piccadilly tube station. One eyewitness said the force of the crash meant the railings then fell down into the station. A lamppost at a nearby bus stop was also struck by the bus.

Aside from the woman, no other casualties have been reported as a result of the accident.

The police and TFL are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash.

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Coach Hire Company celebrates 90 years in business by opening up its collection of vintage buses to the public

24/08/2010 By Andrew Morgan Leave a Comment

Classic buses dating back as far as 1947 will be on display at the Chelmsford firm's HQ this weekend

A Chelmsford Coach Hire Company is celebrating 90-years in the transport business by opening up its depot full of vintage vehicles to the public.

For one day only, the passengers who’ve been serviced by Lodge Coaches over the years will have the opportunity to step back in time by taking a peek inside the Chelmsford company’s head quarters.

Lodge Coaches have vehicles dating back as far as 1947, and as well as vintage coaches and buses, the firm also has number of classic cars and tractors amongst its impressive collection. Over Bank Holiday Sunday visitors to the company’s depot will have the chance to get up close to these rare vehicles, and even take a ride on selected coaches.

The transport firm has been providing the Chelmsford area with bus and coach services for the last 90 years , offering both school bus services and coach tours across the UK. The boss at Lodge Coaches said the company decided to open its doors to the public as they want the community who join in wit the firm’s celebration of reaching the 90-year milestone.

All proceeds from the open day will be donated to local charity, the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance.

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Cheap coach hire rates offered to Rugby League fans heading to Wembley for the Carnegie Challenge Cup Final

06/08/2010 By Andrew Morgan Leave a Comment

Coach Broker are offering ultra cheap deals for rugby league fans heading to Wembley for the Carnegie Challenge Cup Final

Calling all rugby league fans! If your team is in the running to make it all the way to the Carnegie Cup Challenge Final in Wembley on Saturday August 28th then now’s the time to make the most of the cheap rates offered for coach and minibus hire by Coach Broker.

This weekend sees the semi finals take place which will dictate which two teams will face each other in the Wembley final at the end of the month. Last year’s winners the Warrington Wolves are hoping to maintain their winning streak and book their place in the final by triumphing over Catalans Dragons at the semi final clash at the Stobart Stadium on Sunday August 8th.

Another tough decider match is planned for Saturday August 7th which will see St Helens take on the might of the Leeds Rhinos at Huddersfield’s Galpharm Stadium. With four top teams fighting it out for just two places in the final, this weekend is set to be action packed.

If your team emerges from the semi final clash triumphant, don’t delay, get in touch with Coach Broker immediately to make the most of the extra discounted rates which have been reserved for rugby league fans over the August bank holiday weekend. See the following link for details on ultra cheap coach hire rates to Wembley http://www.coachbroker.co.uk/events/sports-events/

Whether you need to transport 8 or 80 passengers, Coach Broker has the answer as they boast the largest selection of top quality coaches and minibus in the country. From luxury 8-seater minibuses, to executive style double-decker coaches with room onboard for 80 passengers, Coach Broker can offer you just the right vehicle to transport you to the Carnegie Challenge Cup final at Wembley in style.

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Coach plunges into the River Seine in Paris

04/08/2010 By Louise Williams Leave a Comment

The Austrian tour bus plunged into the famous Seine River in Paris

Forget the Eiffel Tower, the crowds were gathered last week in Paris to watch a luxury coach being hauled out of the famous River Seine after the vehicle accidentally fell in.

The Austrian coach had been carrying tourists to the French Capital when the driver parked the vehicle in car park, a stone’s throw from the city’s most famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower.

However it’s believed that the coach driver forgot to put the hand brake on, which resulted in disaster. With no brakes on, the coach began to roll backwards, one eyewitness said he saw the coach mount the curb, and then topple backwards, plunging into the Seine River below.

Luckily all of the passengers travelling onboard the Austrian coach had left the vehicle, no one was hurt in the incident.

A team of expert divers were called in to assess the wreckage and prepare the coach before it was hauled out of the water. Fire crews were also present to assist in pulling the coach back onto land again.

A crowd gathered to watch the spectacle with many people recording the bizarre sight on their phones and video cameras. Footage taken just after the coach fell into the river has been posted on a new site. There were a large number of holidaymakers in the tourist hotspot as the summer holidays are now in full swing.

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Discounted deals on coach hire for Chelsea and Manu U fans heading to Wembley

03/08/2010 By Tracy Wilcox Leave a Comment

 

If you’re one of the lucky football fans with a ticket to this weekend’s clash between Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley in your grasp, then Coach Broker has good news for you as they are offering cheap deals on coach hire for those travelling to the FA Community Shield match on Sunday.

For the second year in a row, Chelsea and Manchester United will square up to battle it out for the FA Community Shield, formerly known as the Charity Shield. Last year Chelsea lifted the trophy after a nail biting penalty shootout which saw them win 4-1 over Man U. Will history repeat itself this year? Or will the Premier League and FA Cup Champions, Chelsea, receive an upset at the hands of the Premier League runners-up?

If you’re making the journey from the north down to the Wembley match, don’t give yourself unnecessary stress by driving, instead hire a low cost luxury coach or minibus from Coach Broker and make the most of the occasion.

However many people you need to transport, whether it’s 8 or 80, we can provide you with a comfortable coach or minibus so you can travel in style. Our executive coaches also feature DVD players with plasma screens, reclining chairs, an onboard W.C and even tea and coffee making facilities so you’ll be treated to a relaxing ride.

With the match expected to attract a sell out crowd of 90,000 at Wembley on Sunday, don’t delay, get in touch today to make the most of the extra discounted rates being offered by Coach Broker for minibus and coach hire for Manchester United and Chelsea fans, see the following link for full details http://www.coachbroker.co.uk/

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