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The next Alton Bus Rally &
Running Day will be held on
Sunday 15th July 2012
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Venue
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Anstey
Park, Anstey Lane, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2NB
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10am -
5pm
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Entry to
the rally site is FREE
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The Event
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One of Britain's biggest
Bus Rallies & Running Days.
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In 2012 celebrating the
Aldershot & District Traction Company centenary, Alder Valley
40th anniversary and 40 years of the Leyland National.
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A large display of Buses and Coaches
of all shapes and sizes from a variety of eras and operating areas.
In 2011 over 130 Buses and
Coaches attended and 38 of these ran on the network of free
bus services which consisted of 12 routes.
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A
network of FREE Bus
Services operating from Anstey Park to Alton and Medstead & Four Marks Railway Stations, Alton Town Centre
and surrounding
villages and towns. These services are based on the routes
operated by
Aldershot & District, Alder Valley, Hants & Dorset, Southdown, Wilts & Dorset
and other local independent operators in the 1950's, 60's, 70's and 80's.
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A large display
of other vehicles including Classic Cars, Lorries, Motorcycles
and Vans as well as Emergency Services vehicles.
In 2011
more than 100 other vehicles attended.
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A
large number of sales stands selling a wide variety of transport
related items at Anstey Park.
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A
variety of catering outlets selling hot and cold food and drinks
plus toilets on site at Anstey Park.
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Programmes containing
timetables for the FREE bus services and
details of the vehicles entered will be available
to purchase on the day of the event from Anstey Park and Alton Station.
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Travelling to the
event
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Frequent FREE bus services
between Alton Station and Anstey Park, connecting with trains
from London Waterloo.
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FREE
feeder bus services to Alton from Basingstoke, Winchester, Guildford,
Aldershot and
Farnham.*
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FREE
parking at Anstey Park for hundreds of cars.
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Entry to
rally site is via Anstey Lane only as a one-way system will operate within
Anstey Park.
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Why not travel to the
event by bus or train and enjoy a car free day out?
*Feeder
services subject to confirmation, timetables will be finalised in
June 2012 and published on the website.
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The Mid Hants Railway
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Steam and heritage diesel trains run for 10
miles through the beautiful Hampshire countryside between the market towns of
Alton and Alresford.
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Why not take the opportunity
to visit the railway and see the locomotive shed at Ropley. Gift shops
and the Buffet at Alresford will be open.
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Train travel tickets can
be purchased at their stations and at Anstey Park.
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For more information about
the railway visit their website at
www.watercressline.co.uk
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