Mechanics raise funds to buy new minibus for Lancashire Kid’s Club

Brand new minibus for kid's club in Lancashire thanks to fundraising efforts of local mechanics

When Callon Kid’s Community Club’s 15-year-old minibus was sent into Devonshire Garage for its MOT, the mechanics decided it was time the club had a new mode of transport and so started fundraising to buy a new minibus.

The mechanics started a collection at the garage encouraging customers and local businesses to contribute to the cause. The kind-hearted workers succeeded in raising £1,600 towards the cost of a new minibus for the Kid’s Club.

With the help of Unity FM Neighbourhood Management who donated £9,000 towards the minibus fund, the Callon Kid’s Community Club were able to purchase a new minibus and pay for its road tax for a year.

The chairman of the Kid’s Club is thrilled that the community has pulled together to raise the money needed for the new minibus and would like to extend his thanks to all of those who contributed to the cause.

The mechanics at the Devonshire Garage gave the new bus, which boasts heating and electric windows, unlike the old vehicle, the once over to check it was all in good working order before the Kid’s Club handed over the donated funds to pay for the new minibus.

Now the Children have a safe and reliable minibus to transport them on fun day trips over the summer holidays.

Minibus speed limit increase discussed on Isle of Man

Isle of Man discusses the possibilty of increasing the speed limit for minibuses by 10mph

Transport officials have opened up a public consultation to discuss the possibility of increasing the speed limit of minibuses and similar vehicles on unrestricted roads in the Isle of Man.

The transport authority is proposing an increase of 10mph for minibuses carrying up to 16 passengers, motor homes, and towing vehicles on unrestricted roads on the island in a bid to improve traffic flow. The public are being asked for their views on the potential change to speed limits, the deadline which comments must be received by is July 30th.

The possibility of removing the speed limit restriction sign displayed on the dashboard and rear of good vehicles, which is currently a mandatory requirement, is also being discussed.

The move to increase the speed limit has come as a reaction to the advancement in technology now in use of vehicles such as minibuses and motor homes which means they are able to travel safely at higher speeds.

The transport officials also believe an increase in the limit would help reduce the number of traffic accidents on unrestricted roads as vehicles won’t be forced to overtake these slower moving vehicles, meaning there is less of a chance of an accident occurring.

At present there are no plans to increase the speed limit for coaches or vehicles carrying over 16 passengers.