VOLUNTEERS with Bishop Auckland Town Team are planning a number of events to help bring footfall back into the town following the lifting of coronavirus restrictions.

The first event will be Buses Thru The Ages in the Market Place, from 10am to 4pm on Sunday, August 15.

Held in partnership with The North East Bus Preservation Trust, classic buses including United, OK Motor Services, The Eden and Lockeys will be displayed.

Classic buses will be on display at an event in Bishop Auckland on August 15

Classic buses will be on display at an event in Bishop Auckland on August 15

Peter Elliot, from the NEBPT, said: “There will be two vintage buses doing free tours of the town. One of the buses will leave the Market Place and go via the Bus Station, along Newgate Street to the Train Station. The other bus will leave the Market Place and travel through Cockton Hill, Tindale Crescent, St Helens Auckland and to the old Eden Bus Garage in West Auckland.”

Tours will run throughout the day, donations will be accepted onboard.

Clive Auld, chairman of the Events Team, said: “It’s great that we can now get back to organising events for the people of the town.

"Now that the restrictions have ended we want to get back to what we do best, putting on great popular events.”

Classic buses will be on display at an event in Bishop Auckland on August 15

Classic buses will be on display at an event in Bishop Auckland on August 15

 

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