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Archive for September, 2023

Minibus surprise for children

Posted by Simon Morley

A Lancashire primary school (Simonstone St Peter’s) has been raising funds to purchase a School minibus. Sadly towards the end of last term their main funding stream was removed and the minibus was put in doubt. After the School reached out to local businesses, Ital Transport were happy to bridge this funding gap to secure this vital asset for the School.

The minibus was delivered personally by David Fishwick better known for the Netflix film ‘Bank of Dave’. This was a great surprise to the children who did not know that funding had been secured for the minibus. During the summer holidays the children had also been trying to raise funds themselves.

It was a great pleasure to be able to join other companies in making the minibus possible. We know that the children will have many great educational adventures ahead.

Mechanics of the future

Posted by Simon Morley

Saturday 16th September was a morning with a difference at our Heywood operating centre. We were pleased to be able to welcome 1st Read & Simonstone Scout Group. 

The Scouts wanted to complete their mechanics badge, and we were more than happy to show them around the operating centre. 

They were shown how to conduct vehicle checks (a vital part of a drivers day) and even replaced a few lightbulbs along the way. The Scouts also looked at the importance of roadworthiness on our vehicle fleet and explored measures ensuring the fleet is always in tip top condition.

The morning finished with each of the Scouts taking to the drivers seat completing a simple yard manoeuvre (under the watchful eye of our Managing Director). The experience also gave these young people an insight into the hard work of our UK drivers.

It’s fantastic to be able to facilitate such a visit and we are very pleased that we could support these Scouts in gaining their Mechanics badge.