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Friends of King Alfred Buses @fokab1985.bsky.social · 13h

2 months to go until our New Year's Running Day! We're teaming up with The Provincial Society and their Ale & Ride event! We'll be running the Service 69 between Winchester Broadway and Fareham Bus Station, with a bus running every 90 minutes. Mark your calendars!

Friends of King Alfred Buses @fokab1985.bsky.social · 1d

Their environmental footprint remains tiny: they contribute only 0.2% of all UK road mileage.
This sector generates significant tourism, education, and cultural value for the UK.
Click here to read the full report: www.kingalfredbuses.org.uk/page_2043

2025 National Historic Vehicle Survey - Friends of King Alfred Buses

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Friends of King Alfred Buses @fokab1985.bsky.social · 1d

What the Report Reveals:
Interest in Britain’s motoring heritage is booming and the sector continues to grow.
Historic vehicles represent vital cultural and social history (from cars to lorries, buses, and motorcycles).

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Friends of King Alfred Buses @fokab1985.bsky.social · 1d

The 2025 National Historic Vehicle Survey is Here! 🚌
The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) has released its landmark 2025 NHVS – the most comprehensive study ever conducted into the UK’s thriving historic vehicle movement.

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Friends of King Alfred Buses @fokab1985.bsky.social · 2d

On Monday, 3rd November, we're proudly supporting Twyford St Mary's PTA for their firework spectacular by providing a free vintage bus service.

If you spot our vintage bus, snap a photo and share it! Tag us or drop your pictures in the comments below. We'd love to see them!

Friends of King Alfred Buses @fokab1985.bsky.social · 5d

It's Here! Our beautiful new 500-piece jigsaw featuring the iconic Leyland Titan PD2/1 - HOR 811 is now on sale in our online shop. 🚌

Designed and made right here in Britain using 100% recycled cardboard.

Buy yours today: fokab.sumupstore.com/product/leyl...

Friends of King Alfred Buses @fokab1985.bsky.social · 9d

We still run fantastic member trips like this today! You can join the adventure by becoming a member: ➡️https://www.kingalfredbuses.org.uk/membership

P.S. Did you know this historic coach is now proudly on display at the British Commercial Vehicle Museum in Leyland?

📷Pete Staples/Melvyn Lovelock

Friends of King Alfred Buses @fokab1985.bsky.social · 9d

It's Throwback Thursday! We're going back to 1986!

Here we see an East Kent Beadle (FFN 446) being used to recreate one of King Alfred Motor Services' early excursions to Bournemouth from the 1920s. Little did we know at the time that we’d go on to own our own coaches!

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Friends of King Alfred Buses @fokab1985.bsky.social · 11d

The official Friends of King Alfred Buses 2026 calendar is now on sale!

It makes the ideal Birthday or Christmas present for the bus enthusiast in your life!

Buy yours today from our online shop: fokab.sumupstore.com/product/2026...

Friends of King Alfred Buses @fokab1985.bsky.social · 13d

Today we are in Southsea with our open Leyland Atlantean for the Great South Run, assisting CPPTD -City of Portsmouth Preserved Transport Depot in providing cheering platforms. Good luck to all those taking part in the run today. 📸 CPPTD - City Of Portsmouth Preserved Transport Depot
#greatsouthrun

Friends of King Alfred Buses @fokab1985.bsky.social · 15d

The attendees found the meeting beneficial for exchanging ideas and are looking forward to continue collaborating in supporting the broader bus preservation movement in the south UK moving forward. Yes that is a jar of gobstoppers on the table!

Friends of King Alfred Buses @fokab1985.bsky.social · 15d

On Wednesday 15th October, several members of the bus preservation groups from Hampshire and the surrounding areas gathered to discuss and share ideas about the challenges we face in keeping heritage vehicles on the road.

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Friends of King Alfred Buses @fokab1985.bsky.social · 16d

Want to help us get there? You can still donate via our website:

➡️ www.kingalfredbuses.org.uk

#LeylandOlympic #BusRestoration #VintageBus #CommunitySupport

Friends of King Alfred Buses - Friends of King Alfred Buses

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Friends of King Alfred Buses @fokab1985.bsky.social · 16d

A huge thank you to everyone who has donated towards the restoration of our Leyland Olympic (JAA 708)! 🚌

We still have a long road ahead, but with your incredible support, we know we can reach our target and get her back on the road.

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Friends of King Alfred Buses @fokab1985.bsky.social · 18d

Did you know that as a member, you could get behind the wheel of this bus yourself (subject to having the correct license)?

Join today! Find out more on our website. www.kingalfredbuses.org.uk/membership

Membership Information - Friends of King Alfred Buses

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Friends of King Alfred Buses @fokab1985.bsky.social · 18d

All aboard the latest addition to the Friends of King Alfred Buses fleet: our Leyland Titan (HOR 811)! It performed effortlessly during our Bus Ride Bonanza for Heritage Open Days last month.

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Friends of King Alfred Buses @fokab1985.bsky.social · 20d

If you're inspired, you, too, could become a member! Find out more on our website: www.kingalfredbuses.org.uk/membership

Membership Information - Friends of King Alfred Buses

www.kingalfredbuses.org.uk

Friends of King Alfred Buses @fokab1985.bsky.social · 20d

FoKAB 40: 40 Years of Friends of King Alfred Buses

Our 40th Anniversary celebrations continue!

Hello Wallace chats with 12 members to discover what being a part of FoKAB means to them. Hear their inspiring stories in this special video.

Watch here: youtu.be/SwNgk8LvJ5k?...

FoKAB 40 (Part 2) 40 Years Anniversary of Friends of King Alfred Buses | Members' Stories

YouTube video by Hello Wallace

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Friends of King Alfred Buses @fokab1985.bsky.social · 25d

You can help us cross the finish line! Follow the full restoration story on our website and donate via the link in top right corner.

www.kingalfredbuses.org.uk/olympic

Your support is invaluable!

Olympic Restoration - Friends of King Alfred Buses

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Friends of King Alfred Buses @fokab1985.bsky.social · 25d

Restoration Progress Report Leyland Olympic (JAA 708)

We're thrilled to share our latest fundraising total! Thank you to everyone who has generously donated, your donations are helping us bring this classic back to life.

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Friends of King Alfred Buses @fokab1985.bsky.social · 26d

Our Leyland Titan (HOR 811) is ready for its close-up! 📸
We're thrilled to announce that our latest completed restoration project is featured in the November issue of Bus & Coach Preservation Magazine.
Go grab your copy to read all about the journey of this beautiful classic! 📖

Friends of King Alfred Buses @fokab1985.bsky.social · 28d

Last weekend we had the privilege of going out for a ride on this 1949 Guy Arab as part of Southampton & District Transport Heritage Trust's classic bus spectacular. This bus is famous for taking Southampton FC 1976 FA Cup winning team on a tour of the ciy in celebration of their victory

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Friends of King Alfred Buses @fokab1985.bsky.social · Oct 1

We thought we'd share a selection of other brilliant buses that appeared at the Southampton & District Transport Heritage Trust's Classic Bus Spectacular! We really enjoyed seeing the variety of vehicles celebrating Southampton's rich bus heritage.

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Friends of King Alfred Buses @fokab1985.bsky.social · Sep 30

How amazing to be on the very bus that carried Southampton FC during their 1976 FA Cup victory parade around Southampton