We are delighted to introduce Brian Jackson, our brand new building manager for Bridgeton Bus Garage, who started with us today. He is seen being welcomed to the garage by Martin Walker (on the right) who is our trustee responsible for building.

This a big commitment for the Trust. But it’s also exciting times with a variety of projects and activities to undertake about the garage. We really look forward to having Brian as part of our team and being able to draw on his wide breadth of skills and expertise for the benefit of the Trust and its members.

Steven Booth

Chairman

For and on behalf of the trustees of the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust

Date for your diary – Sunday 28^th August.   Alexanders – 61 years since ’61.  A special one-off event in Perth.

In a joint production between bus owners from the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum, the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust, and the Angus Transport Group, vintage buses of the former Walter Alexander & Sons fleets will descend upon the fair city of Perth, to celebrate 61 years since ’61.  1961 was the year of the split of the vast Alexanders buses empire into three, namely Midland, Fife & Northern.  Why 61 years?  Well, we couldn’t really do it last year due to the short rally season caused by emerging from the pandemic, and we wouldn’t have had such a catchy title then!

We plan to bring to you a network of free vintage bus routes from Perth Bus Station, and a shuttle from Broxden Park & Ride.

See our event page for more details.

Come and join us for a trip back in time!

The future of the social inclusion programme run by the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust’s Back on the Road Community Interest Company has been secured thanks to major new funding.

Back on the Road is to receive funding over five years from the Local Support Fund administered by the Corra Foundation, an agency of the Scottish Government committed to improving the lives of disadvantaged people and communities. This follows our engagement with the Scottish Government’s National Drugs Mission earlier in 2021.

The programme uses vehicle restoration to help those in recovery from addiction issues gain skills which increases their chance of employment. The award will help re-establish the programme to pre-COVID levels and further develop it from there. The scale of the award will allow for the recruitment of a coordinator to help with this latter aspect.

Back On The Road, based at Bridgeton Bus Garage, has supported more than 200 people recovering from addiction by providing training in multiple skills, from metal work to painting. Many clients have progressed to employment and further education.

Eight classic buses which have been displayed at Bridgeton have been transformed from decaying hulks to shining showpieces by people in recovery from addiction. Many others have had repairs carried out on them.

GVVT Chairman, Steven Booth, who is also Chair of Back on the Road CIC, said: “This is such good news! It is a very big achievement to receive funding on such a scale. It comes with responsibility but importantly, the future of the programme is secure. We hope this brings significant benefit to the Trust, local community and especially to the participants. Back on the Road has a proven track record and we’re determined this continues.”

If you or someone you know might be interested in applying to become the Back on the Road Co-ordinator, you can apply through one of the following recruitment websites:

s1jobs

myjobscotland

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About Corra Foundation

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In 2020 Corra launched a ten-year strategy. It is long term because making a different on the big challenges will take time. At its heart is the strong belief that when people find their voice, they unlock the power to make change happen.

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