Coach Trips & Holidays

Coach Trips & Holidays 2017

1 COACH TRIPS AND HOLIDAYS FOR 2017

Holiday and Short Break Tours No. Destination Dates 1 Jersey May 13-18 2 Scotland: Carrbridge Jul 1-5 3 London Aug 12-13 4 Eastington: Sheepdog Trials Sep 7-11

Family Day Trips No. Destination Day and date 5 Llandudno Victoriana Sat Apr 29 7 Warner Bros Harry Potter Sat May 13 8 Gloucester Tall Ships Sat May 27 2 17 Drayton Manor Sat Jul 22 18 Royal Welsh Show Wed Jul 26 19 Countryfile at Blenheim Sat Aug 5 21 Southport Sat Aug 19 22 W Midlands Safari Park Sat Aug 26 23 Tenby Sat Sep 2 28 Disney on Ice Oct – tbc 30 Blackpool Illuminations Sat Nov 4

Scenic Tour Day Trips 6 No. Destination Day and date 4 Waters of Wales Sat Apr 22 6 Windermere: Beatrix Potter Sat May 6 9 Welsh Coast & Mountains Wed Jun 7 29 Cotswolds Autumn Tints Tue Oct 31 10 34 Blists Hill Christmas Wed Dec 6 16 30 11 Shopping Day Trips 21 20 5 1 No. Destination Day and date 15 31 24 14 1 Boundary Mill Sat Mar 11 4 33 3 26 9 20 Oswaldtwistle Mill Sat Aug 12 34 13 17 24 Liverpool Sat Sep 9 25 32 25 Bull Ring Birmingham Sat Sep 16 2 28 22 27 Oxford Sat Oct 7 18 29 31 Llandudno Christmas Sat Nov 18 19 27 32 Birmingham Christmas Sat Nov 25 7 23 8 12 33 Liverpool Christmas Sat Dec 2 4 3

Special Interest Day Trips No. Destination Day and date 2 Mother’s Day: Ludlow Sun Mar 26 3 Quarry Bank Mill Mon Apr 10 10 Harewood House Sat Jun 10 11 Holmfirth ‘Summerwine’ Wed Jun 14 12 Cotswold Railway Tue Jun 20 Llandudno Monthly Monday Day Trips 13 Lichfield Lavender Thu Jun 29 Our ever-popular May 22; Jun 26; 14 Concorde & Salford Quays Sat Jul 1 Monday excursions 1 to Llandudno run Jul 24; Aug 28; 15 Conwy: Plas Cadnant Tue Jul 11 between May and Sep 25 & Oct 23 16 Leeds: Emmerdale Sat Jul 15 October throughout the year 26 Caernarfon: Porthmadog Sat Sep 23 Monday 2 COACH TRIPS AND HOLIDAYS FOR 2017 CONTENTS

Welcome to our comprehensive 2017 programme of day trips, short breaks and holiday tours! We’ve taken the best of previous years and added a few new or extended tours, as well as re-running our popular day excursions to Llandudno.

Introduction Page 4

Tours & Short Breaks Page 6

Day Trips Page 12-21

Express Services & Llandudno Monthly Page 22

Booking Information Page 24

Private Hire Page 28

Other Services Page 30 Jetsetta.com

“Thank you for providing the old coach for the wedding journey to Llanrhaeadr. Everybody Hieu Le / unsplash.com © enjoyed it and loved the bus. Many thanks for Don’t forget you can hire making it special and the finishing touches!” our vintage coach for special occasions – see page 29. M. JONES, MAESBURY

3 CROESO! : WELCOME!

For four generations we’ve provided exciting coach trips and holidays... Our journey has taken us from bench seats in my Taid’s charabanc, taking folks to and from Oswestry Market (sometime’s with newly purchased livestock!), to coach journeys to the far flung corners of continental Europe and Russia, to becoming your premier choice for day trips and short breaks, serving our beloved community. Above: Margaret Morris standing by our 1940 private hire coach.

We’re determined to continue this tradition for Recharge your batteries on one of our transporting you to the interesting, inspiring and diverse short breaks! must-see locations in Great Britain. We all need a short break and this year you can Take the ‘high road’ this year visit two iconic palaces in London! Buckingham Palace, the headquarters of the Monarchy and One holiday tour we’re looking forward to is that Kensington Palace, home to Kate and Wills. 2017 famous ‘high road’ to Scotland to the ‘Monarch is the 20th anniversary of the death of Diana, of the Glen’ Highlands and the chance to taste a Princess of Wales, and Kensington Palace is wee dram from source at a whisky distillery. hosting a huge exhibition to celebrate her life. ThomasTucker / unsplash.com Albatross Travel © © Above: The spectacular Glenfinnan Viaduct – take a steam Above: Majestic Caernarfon – and ride the classic Welsh train across it on our Scotland Spectacular – pages 8-9. Highland railway in Autumn – see page 19. Enjoy a bit of ‘franglais!’ I recall going on many wonderful day trips as We’re also taking flight to Jersey. This has been a a child (my Dad usually behind the wheel!) popular trip in the past and no wonder – Jersey is and we are visiting some of my favourites such breathtaking and such a welcoming destination. as Blenheim Palace (CountryFile Live), West Midlands Safari Park and the Illuminations at

4 Don’t forget our special gift voucher service – see page 30 CROESO! : WELCOME! Liverpool ONE ©

Above: Don’t miss our wide variety of shopping trips – everything from traditional Christmas markets to big city bargains and collectable bric-a-brac – see our blue colour-coded Shopping day trips on pages 12-21.

Blackpool. But there are so many other grand Book your place now for this year’s days out in this brochure, such as Quarry International Sheepdog Trials! Bank Mill (one of Britain’s greatest industrial Once again we will be visiting the International heritage sites), a tour around Concorde (Wow!), Sheepdog Trials, which in 2017 will be held in Beatrix Potter’s Lake District or you can ride the Gloucestershire. We have been running this Gloucestershire Warwickshire steam railway or holiday tour (for many years) and welcome back the Welsh Highland Railway (back by popular a lot of regulars who have also been travelling demand) or witness the majesty of the Tall with us to this popular event! Ships at Gloucester Harbour. If there are any

So many places to visit in our 96th year! We at Tanat Valley Coaches thank you for travelling with us and look forward to continuing to carry you and your families forward through the seasons and into our approaching centenary. So, as soon as you wish to make a booking, or if you have any enquiry, please contact our helpful and considerate staff in the booking office and allow the Tanat Valley team to make 2017 an enjoyable adventure. Camilla Wk / unsplash.com © Above: Don’t miss this year’s International Sheepdog Diolch yn fawr : Thank you Trials to be held at Eastington – see page 11.

“muggles”wishing to go to Hogwarts this year, then don’t miss The Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter; one of our most popular trips. ... please book early! MATT MORRIS

There’s more on our website at www.tanat.co.uk 5 1 Jersey by air – the perfect island break

Jet off to jolie Jersey! Explore an island where the sea is never more than ten minutes’ away – an island that boasts the best sunshine record and a milder climate than anywhere in the British Isles. This six day holiday takes in Jersey’s golden sands, sparkling seas, rugged cliffs, authentic cuisine, picturesque harbours and fascinating countryside. Jersey Tourism Jersey © Jersey Tourism Jersey ©

Two of Jersey’s beautiful, unspoilt beaches – above: Beauport Bay; above right: St Ouens Bay.

Jersey is an island shaped by The largest of the Channel the sea where some of the Islands, Jersey is just 14 miles most astonishing tides in the from the coast of France, world circle the coast and giving the island a continental feed the land. It’s an island flair – and a superb cuisine. that’s small on size, but big on The Mayfair hotel is only a five personality, where country minute stroll from the main 1 lanes open to cliff top views. town of St Helier; which is An island of rediscovery, an excellent shopping centre packed with activities to with pedestrianised streets, experience and explore. An interesting shops and cafés the island where you do as much, perfect setting for relaxing, or as litle, as you please. buying or just browsing.

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HOTEL The 3 star Mayfair Hotel, St Helier is conveniently located near to the shops and a short walk from the beach. Facilities include a bar, lounge, coffee shop, sun terrace and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Its extensive health club has a heated pool, gym, steam room and jacuzzi. All rooms are en-suite, with TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee facilities and telephone. Jersey Tourism Jersey © Jersey Tourism Jersey Mayfair Hotel © ©

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Top: The picturesque harbour at St Aubin. Above left: The golden sands of Jersey Tourism Jersey Tourism Jersey

Above: Superb cuisine awaits you. ITINERARY / EXCURSIONS

DAY 1 Coach to Liverpool airport for a 70 minute flight to Jersey where per person sharing £470 you’ll be met by a Tantivy Blue coach which will transport you to your hotel. £495 per person single DAYS 2-5 Famous for its temperatures and hours of sunshine, clean £150 deposit per person beaches, clear seas and incredible vistas, this island paradise combines the required on booking best of the British Isles with a taste of continental Europe. Enjoy 4 days of free time on Jersey with the assistance of a resort representative from Cost includes: Modern Hotels. • Return airport transfers • Return flights to Jersey DAY 6 Today we bid farewell to Jersey. Coach transfer for the return • One item of checked in flight to Liverpool, where you’ll be met by our coach to bring you home. luggage per person (20kg) The air and hotel content of this holiday is contracted with Modern Travel • 5 nights dinner, bed and Centre, whose registered office is Roseville Street, St Helier, Jersey JE1 4HE breakfast and whose booking conditions apply to this holiday. Please contact us for • Hotel representative for the a copy of these conditions. Please be aware that there may be – on some duration of the holiday occasions – a change to the advised facility of a hotel, resort, tour or excursion due to unforeseen circumstances. 7 2 ‘Monarch of the Glen’ Highland Paradise

See Scotland at its breathtaking best! The Highlands, set in the heart of Scotland, offer some of its finest scenery and embodies everything that is beautiful about Scotland. The area has a fascinating history, unique culture and highly inspiring, ancient landscapes that provide the perfect location for a break that will leave you feeling on top of the world!

“The excursion was excellent from start to finish, very well organised and Marie, the driver was brilliant. I would not hesistate to recommend you!” DEBBIE ROBSON ThomasTucker / unsplash.com ©

Above: The spectacular Glenfinnan rail viaduct between Fort William and Mallaig.

We will explore the mountains (including the world famous and glens that have inspired Loch Ness) and an optional 2 artists, poets, novelists, excursion to Inverness, the photographers and BBC drama capital of the Highlands, where producers (think “Monarch there is free time to explore. of the Glen” starring Richard Loch Ness needs little Briers) and create a holiday that introduction as it is arguably will be remembered for years one of the most famous inland to come. stretches of water in the world, Our packed itinerary includes and all because of ... Nessie. The a visit to the Highland Folk Loch Ness Monster remains Museum, a guided tour of the as elusive as ever but you just Dalwhinnie Whisky Distillery, never know when she’s going to a trip on the Jacobite Steam reappear. Train, a scenic tour of the area 8 Saturday 1 July – Wednesday 5 July (5 days)

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The family owned and DAY 1 Travel to our hotel at Carrbridge, in the stunning Cairngorms managed Carrbridge Hotel is National Park. situated inside the Cairngorms DAY 2 This morning, we begin close to home, driving through the National Park at its north west beautiful Cairngorms National Park scenery to visit the Highland Folk entrance in the 18th century Museum in Newtownmore; where you can see, touch, smell and taste village of Carrbridge, deep the atmosphere of 400 years of Highland Life from clansman to crofter. in the heart of the Scottish Following our museum visit we head off to the Dalwhinnie Distillery, Highlands and is set in breath- which provides a winning combination of whisky and handmade chocolate taking scenery on the banks of – a match made in heaven. Enjoy a distillery tour to see how the single the River Dulnain. malt whisky is made, followed by a tasting paired with their specially selected luxury chocolate! After our visit, we take a scenic drive through some of the locations used for Albatross Travel Albatross Travel © the “Monarch of the © Above: The famous Carr Bridge. Glen” television series. Above: No trip to Scotland is complete We take in Loch Laggan, without a visit to a famous distillery. with views of Ardverikie (Glenbogle) House from the series, as we drive through the stunning Highland scenery. We Albatross Travel

£448 per person single places for its legendary © £40 deposit per person monster. required on booking Above: Relive a bygone age on the famous DAY 3 After breakfast, ‘road to the Isles’ rail line to Mallaig. we travel to the holiday Cost includes: town of Fort William, set at the head of Loch Linnhe. Here we take a trip • All coach travel on the famous Jacobite Steam Train from Fort William to Malliag. The • 4 nights dinner, bed and spectacular 84 mile round trip is described as one of the great railway journeys breakfast of the world and is a special way to see some of Scotland’s best scenery. • Entrance to the Highland Folk Museum DAY 4 Today there is the option of having a leisurely day at the hotel or • Dalwhinnie Distillery visit join the coach for the journey to Inverness. Free day in Inverness before • Return rail journey on the returning to the hotel for our final evening meal in Scotland. Jacobite steam train DAY 5 After breakfast, we begin our journey homeward. 9 3 Buckingham Palace & Kensington Sat 12 August – Sun 13 Palace – London Short Break August (2 days)

Visit the new Diana Exhibition, commemorative garden and two of the most iconic royal properties in London! The Diana Exhibition

celebrates her life, marking 20 years since her death. Albatross Travel ©

Few people have made such an HOTEL impact on the world as Diana, The 4 star Tower Hotel, nestled Princess of Wales. Kensington between the River Thames and Palace celebrates her life St Katharine’s Dock, alongside with a new exhibition and two World Heritage Sites commemorative garden. The (Tower Bridge and the Tower Palace, her home from 1981, of London) make it one of the saw a worldwide tribute to her most sought after locations in in 1997. The trip also takes London. The majority of the in Buckingham Palace, the bedrooms at this stylish Hotel London home of The Queen offer breath-taking views and and The Duke of Edinburgh. there is free Wi-Fi and free, Albatross Travel © See the headquarters of the unlimited access to the gym. Monarchy where the Queen carries out her official and ceremonial duties. Other members of the Royal Family live in the Palace’s upper floors.

3 ITINERARY / EXCURSIONS Albatross Travel DAY 1 Travel down to Buckingham © Palace; your ticket includes admission £226 per person sharing to The Queen’s Gallery, the Royal £277 per person single Mews and the State Rooms. You’ll end £40 deposit per person your tour with a walk along the south required on booking side of the garden, with splendid views of the west front of the Palace and the Cost includes: famous lake. We will then make our

way to the hotel. Historic Royal Palaces © • All coach travel • Entrance to Buckingham DAY 2 Today we visit Kensington Above: The sumptuous interiors of the Palace Palace; one of central London’s royal Royal palaces are simply awe-inspiring. • Entrance to Kensington residences and home and refuge to the Palace royal family since the 17th century. Now, it’s the official residence to the Duke • 1 night dinner, bed and and Duchess of Cambridge – otherwise known as our familiar Kate and Wills. breakfast It is one of London’s most exquisite palaces and comes with acres of manicured gardens and the world famous Orangery. 10 Thursday 7 – Monday 11 4 International Sheepdog Trials – September (5 Days) Lodge Park, Eastington

Don’t miss the internationally-renowned ISDT! Held almost every year since 1906, the venue for the trials in 2017 will be Lodge Park, Eastington, Gloucestershire. This large and beautiful region (designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) is Cotswold country – the heart of England!

The area is well known for HOTEL its gentle hillsides (‘wolds’), The Hilton Hotel, Swindon outstanding countryside with offers comfortable bright, airy, river valleys, water meadows air-conditioned, en-suite rooms and beech woods, sleepy ancient with TV and tea/coffee making limestone villages, historic facilities and complimentary market towns and for being one Wi-Fi in the lounge area. The of the most ‘quintessentially restaurant serves locally-sourced, Camilla Wk / unsplash.com © English’ and unspoiled regions seasonal ingredients with a of England, where time has modern British twist. There is stood still for over 300 years. also a bar and a Café. The 24 We’ll transfer you to and from hour gym features a combination the trials each day, or instead of cardio and strength training you may wish to join the daily equipment. excursions around the local area. Some people come along 45 and do a bit of both!

ITINERARY / EXCURSIONS £318 per person sharing DAY 1 Travel to the hotel. per person single £388 DAY 2 Trialers can enjoy an early Hayfieldshow.co.uk © £40 deposit per person breakfast before travelling to the required on booking Trials. For the remainder of the passengers there’s an excursion to Cost includes: Salisbury. • All coach travel DAY 3 Yet another early start for • 5 nights dinner, bed and the trialers and those not attending breakfast can enjoy a scenic tour of the area • Excursions as itemised and/or – taking in Stow-on-the-Wold and Albatross Travel © • Transfer to and from Trials Bourton-on-the-Water. Above: Bourton-on-the Water; DAY 4 Last early start for Finals Day quintesssential England. Not included: – for anyone not attending the trials, • Tickets for Sheepdog Trials. there will be an excursion to the McArthur Glen Designer Outlet – with Information on how to obtain over 90 stores it offers something for everyone. your tickets will be provided DAY 5 Today we bid farewell to our hotel and return home via when booking. Cirencester, Gloucester and Leominster. We will also be stopping at the • Optional excursion entrance Ludlow Food Centre where you’ll be able to buy some lunch. fees 11 Mother’s Day Special 1 Boundary Mill + fish & chips 2 Black & White Village Trail + afternoon tea in Ludlow Castle Boundary Mill offers quality branded goods at discount prices up to 75% off Join us on our 1962 Tiger Cub vintage bus rrp; and is full of fantastic value for as we travel through some of the prettiest money offers with hundreds of top name Herefordshire villages and most beautiful brands, huge choice and catering outlets. landscape, famously known as the Black and White After some retail therapy we head to the Olympus Village Trail! Take advantage of the quieter pace of Fish & Chip Restaurant – an award- life and enjoy a day spent following the byways of quintessential rural England. winning, family run business, offering £ .50 the best quality fish and chips! 24 Includes afternoon tea in Ludlow Castle £28 £16.50 Child £23 Child Meal included. and a raffle on the way home. INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE

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© INCLUSIVE © INCLUSIVE 3 Quarry Bank Mill MONDAY 4 Wondrous Waters Of Wales + SATURDAY April April lunch One of Britain’s greatest industrial 10 22 heritage sites. The 18th century cotton Tour some of the ‘Wonders of Wales’ with mill has hand-spinning, weaving and machine our very own guide on board. St Winefride’s Holy demonstrations running daily, and is also home to Well – the Lourdes of Wales has a spring renowned Europe’s largest working waterwheel. Learn about for its healing properties. Travel along to Dyserth the progression of the cotton industry from the with its waterfall plunging 70 feet then continue 18th - 20th century. Get a taste for the working and along the coast road enjoying the stunning views living conditions of the mill workers. and arrive at Llandudno to enjoy a two course lunch, before heading off to Rhos on Sea. Meal included.

12 For more information or to book, call us on 01691 780908 Mother’s Day Special 5 Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza 6 Hill Top Farm & Windermere and Transport Festival Enjoy the tale of Beatrix Potter by visiting Hill Top The streets of Llandudno are given over to the Farm – a 17th-century farmhouse and a time-capsule great Victorian steam fair, fairground rides and live of her life and discover more about the real Miss entertainment for the annual festival; which heralds Potter. Full of her favourite things, this house appears the start of the summer season. There will be a as if Beatrix had just stepped out for a walk. Every Victorian street fair including old time fair rides, room contains a reference to a picture in a ‘tale’. steam engines, people dressed in Victorian costume Afterwards there is free time in and street entertainers around town. Windermere – home of the World £ .50 A great day out for all the family! £15 of Peter Rabbit; Europe’s only Peter 32 £10 Child £22.50 Child Rabbit attraction (optional). INCLUSIVE

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Popular trip – Book early! £60 £47 Child INCLUSIVE 7 Warner Bros Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter SATURDAY May Step on to authentic sets, discover the magic behind spellbinding special effects and explore 13 the behind-the-scenes secrets of the Harry Potter film series. Tread the original stone floor of the iconic Hogwarts Great Hall, encounter animatronic creatures and wander down Diagon Alley. This truly is an experience not to miss – a must for the whole family!

Llandudno Monthly Monday Nestled beneath the mountains of Snowdonia, Llandudno is our ever-popular MONDAY £15 May monthly trip – conveniently arranged for a Monday. Book early so you don’t £10 Child miss out on the dates you want. See page 22 for more details. 22 Have you got your Loyalty Card yet? Call 01691 780908 today! 13 8 Award-winning Gloucester Tall Ships 9 Coast & Mountain Scenic Tour The historic Gloucester Docks will be Come with us to discover some truly amazing shown in all their splendour as they scenery. One of rugged beauty, myths and host the award-winning Gloucester legends, a land of Celts and castles, of mountains Tall Ships festival. Full of fabulous and moors, a place with its own ancient language activities for the family to enjoy; and a proud history. Scenic tour through the marvel at the awe-inspiring tall ships, spy pirates magnificent mountain scenery of Snowdonia sword fighting, catch a sea shanty or National Park taking in Betws-y-Coed, two, try your hand at fun games and Caernarfon, Morfa Nefyn Aberdaron visit fantastic food, drink and craft £26 and Porthmadog. £20 £21 Child £15 Child stalls, plus lots more! INCLUSIVE Popular trip 8 SATURDAY 9 WEDNESDAY May June Book early! 27 7

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10 Dramatic Harewood House SATURDAY 11 Holmfirth & ‘Summerwine’ WEDNESDAY June June Magic Tour Harewood House has recently revealed 10 14 that it was a key location for ITV’s Located in the heart of the beautiful ‘Victoria’ drama series – much of which was Holme Valley, Holmfirth is a small market filmed in Yorkshire – and it was transformed into town that sits north of the Peak District in West Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace for Yorkshire. Here you can sample Ivy’s fare or absorb the production. Outfits worn by Jenna Coleman, the atmosphere in Sid’s Café. Then join the local who played Queen Victoria, will be displayed guide for a magical coach tour of the Last of the throughout the 2017 season in the opulent rooms Summer Wine film locations. on Harewood’s State Floor.

14 Don’t forget our special gift voucher service – see page 30 12 All aboard for the Cotswold Railway! £33.50 The Gloucestershire-Warwickshire Steam Railway is an award-winning 12-mile heritage £20 Child railway, running from Cheltenham Race Course to Toddington in the Glorious Cotswolds. INCLUSIVE In between is the country station at Winchcombe. Here you will find the 1950s themed TUESDAY Coffee Pot Tearoom, and with the Cotswold Hills overlooking the station, it’s a pleasant June place to relax and savour the atmosphere. 20 12 GWSR ©

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Llandudno Monthly Monday Nestled beneath the mountains of Snowdonia, Llandudno is our ever-popular MONDAY £15 June monthly trip – conveniently arranged for a Monday. Book early so you don’t £10 Child miss out on the dates you want. See page 22 for more details. 26

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13 Lichfield & Lavender THURSDAY 14 Concorde Spectacular SATURDAY June July Lichfield is a charming medieval city, 29 Prepare for take-off! See the world 1 a wonderful mix of fine architecture famous supersonic Concorde Jet; get with Georgian-fronted, bustling shopping streets on-board, see the luxurious leather seats and learn overlooked by the magnificent cathedral. Then about some of the aircraft’s famous passengers. Sit onto the stunning Shropshire Lavender fields. in the pilot’s seat and discover some of the unique Enjoy an informal talk on how the owners started features that made Concorde so special. Later we the farm, the main type of lavenders and where visit Salford Quays. Shopping, sport, art, drama, they grow naturally, as well as a brief history of history and truly world-class architecture – you lavender distilling. name it and you’ll find it at The Quays.

There’s more on our website at www.tanat.co.uk 15 15 Conwy: Plas Cadnant Gardens & 16 Lights, camera, action! Don’t miss Fron Goch Garden Centre the Emmerdale Studio Tour! Visit the award-winning Plas Cadnant Hidden Step into the exciting world of television – the Gardens – where there’s an unusual walled garden Emmerdale Studio Experience (located at the with curving walls and pool, a secret valley garden programme’s former studio) will take you on a with three waterfalls and river, and an upper woodland journey behind the scenes, showing you how the garden with stone outcrops and the remains of a folly. characters you love and stories you remember On the way home we call in at Fron Goch Garden are brought to life. With full scale set Centre – a one-of-a-kind centre for reconstructions, preserved props and those seeking a unique mixture of £25 £37 plants, gardening accessories, home costumes to the secrets behind stunts £20 Child and special effects. £30 Child decor, stylish outdoor furniture & gifts. INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE

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A great family day out! £35 £120 £30 Child over 4 2 A + 2 C £16 Child under 4 INCLUSIVE 17 Drayton Manor Park – Home of Thomas (the Tank Engine) Land SATURDAY July Create fun family memories at Drayton Manor Park – home of Thomas Land. Whether you’re after a fun filled family ride or seeking adrenaline pumping fun, look no further than family 22 favourites such as Ben 10 or The Bounty Pirate Ship. Feel the full throttle of Shockwave or maybe give the heart stopping 54m drop tower Apocalypse a try for the fright of your life.

Llandudno Monthly Monday Nestled beneath the mountains of Snowdonia, Llandudno is our ever-popular MONDAY £15 July monthly trip – conveniently arranged for a Monday. Book early so you don’t £10 Child miss out on the dates you want. See page 22 for more details. 24

16 For more information or to book, call us on 01691 780908 18 See what makes the Royal Welsh 19 Enjoy a right royal day out at Show one of Europe’s best! Countryfile Live @ Blenheim Palace One of the greatest highlights of the Welsh events This will be a very early start to visit BBC ‘Countryfile’ calendar and the most prestigious event of its type Live (Britain’s biggest day out in the countryside), hosted in Europe. Once again it will be bringing together in the spectacular grounds of Blenheim Palace. Explore the farming industry and rural community in a every aspect of the British countryside; exciting live celebration of the best of British agriculture with arena shows, talks, hands-on activities, animal displays, a unique and very special ‘Welsh’ farming in action, shopping with over 600 food and flavour, showcasing the cream of craft producers and even a great Welsh livestock and the high quality £15 British pub garden adding to the fun, £41 food and drink produced in Wales. £10 Child inspiring and informative day out. £27 Child EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE

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20 Oswaldtwistle Mills – Shop SATURDAY 21 Southport – on day of SATURDAY August August & Sail 12 Flower Show 19 Oswaldtwistle Mills offers you perfect The Southport Flower Show retail therapy! Over 90 retail concessions sell appeals to amateur and professional gardeners everything from arts and craft supplies to gadgets to alike; celebrating the very best from the world furniture to locally produced foods! You’ll then enjoy of gardening. Set in the traditional Victorian an afternoon cruise on board the splendid ‘Marton seaside town of Southport, the trip combines the Emperor’ canal boat. Gaze at the magnificent Show with beautiful beaches, family attractions countryside & let all your cares drift away on this and the UK’s oldest iron pier – together with never to be forgotten maritime adventure. fantastic shopping!

Have you got your Loyalty Card yet? Call 01691 780908 today! 17 22 22 West Midland . Safari Park £23 50 £18 Child West Midland Safari INCLUSIVE Park is home to SATURDAY some of the world’s August most beautiful and endangered exotic 26 animal species. There are four fantastic miles of safari Gwen Weustink / unsplash.com

£73 special price earth, the Cheetah and the rare White Lion, virtually extinct in the 2 Adults + 2 wild and the only pride in the UK. Children A great family day out!

Llandudno Monthly Bank Holiday Monday Nestled beneath the mountains of Snowdonia, Llandudno is our ever-popular MONDAY £15 August monthly trip – conveniently arranged for a Monday. Book early so you don’t £10 Child miss out on the dates you want. See page 22 for more details. 28

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23 Tempted by Tenby? SATURDAY 24 Liverpool / Albert Dock SATURDAY September September Tenby is one of the most popular and 2 Liverpool is a vibrant city and the Albert 9 well-known resorts in Wales. It has Dock is a truly stunning architectural a bustling small town centre with an array of triumph – now classed as a top heritage attraction shops, cafés and bars. Only a short boat trip away including the Maritime Museum, Museum of is ‘Caldey Island’ famous for its home produced Liverpool Life, Tate Liverpool, Cruises and, of chocolate and perfumes. Picturesque harbour, course, The Beatles Story – many of which are free. golden sands, clear blue water and candy coloured This is proving to be a very popular trip, please houses make Tenby picture perfect. book early to avoid disappointment.

18 Don’t forget our special gift voucher service – see page 30 25 Bag a brilliant bargain in 26 You’ll be chuffed on the Caernarfon Birmingham’s bustling Bull Ring! – Porthmadog Railway A chance to shop ‘til you drop in bustling Back by popular demand, the Welsh Highland Birmingham. Explore the wide variety of Railway is probably the most exciting railway over 160 great shops then take a break and project in the country. It provides ‘access for all’ enjoy a spot of lunch in one of the many to some of the best scenery in the UK and is quite stylish restaurants or cafés. Whether your simply a must-see! The railway starts beside the tastes lie in luxury department stores, awe-inspiring Caernarfon Castle and continues eclectic shops or traditional markets; onto Porthmadog you’ll be spoilt for choice. £15 … truly a new ‘Great £32 £10 Child £19 Child Railway Journey’! INCLUSIVE

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Llandudno Monthly Monday Nestled beneath the mountains of Snowdonia, Llandudno is our ever-popular MONDAY £15 September monthly trip – conveniently arranged for a Monday. Book early so you don’t £10 Child miss out on the dates you want. See page 22 for more details. 25

27 27 Spectacular Oxford The internationally recognised City of dreaming spires has an extraordinary history and tradition as a seat of learning. Its scholars have included many of the world’s leading politicians and statesmen, scientists, musicians, poets and writers. From the glorious architecture of its famous colleges to its hidden corners and cobbled streets, Oxford is unforgettable £22 and has plenty to offer £17 Child for everyone.

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© 7 There’s more on our website at www.tanat.co.uk 19 28 28 Unforgettable Disney On Ice £tbc £tbc Child Be magically whisked INCLUSIVE away to a fantastical SATURDAY wonderland beyond October imagination with Disney On Ice. tbc Dazzling special effects and astonishing skating as you sing Disney

© along to inspiring songs. A full length production live on ice and skating into Birmingham. Content, Contact us for date and prices to be confirmed. details ! Telephone for further details from March 2017.

Llandudno Monthly Monday Nestled beneath the mountains of Snowdonia, Llandudno is our ever-popular MONDAY Prices held £15 October since 2016 ! monthly trip – conveniently arranged for a Monday. Book early so you don’t £10 Child miss out on the dates you want. See page 22 for more details. 23

Prices held 29 24 since 2014 !

Visit Blackpool Visit ©

£44 – Special price for 2 Adults + 2 Prices held since 2015 ! £20 Children £16 £15 Child £11 Child Dreamstime 25802093 EXCLUSIVE ©

29 Autumn Tints – Batsford TUESDAY 30 Blackpool Illuminations SATURDAY October November Arboretum & Garden Centre 31 With 10km of shimmering light, using 4 Visit Batsford Arboretum, home to one over one million bulbs; with the traditional of the finest botanical collections in the country and lamp sharing the limelight with fibre optics, lasers, neon a blaze of colour at this time of the year. Batsford is searchlights, floodlights and LED technology – the also home to a beautiful visitor centre with café, gift Blackpool Illuminations are an awesome spectacle – and garden shop and a plant centre within the walls making this a must see event! of the Victorian Kitchen Garden. Then enjoy the We aim to arrive in Blackpool around 12:30, before re-joining journey home through Evesham’s beautiful autumn the coach at around 4.30pm for a drive through the famous colours. Entrance to Arboretum not included. illuminations. (Please Note: Subject to traffic conditions it may not always be possible to drive the entire length of the illuminations in 20 order to comply with our drivers working restrictions). 31 Llandudno Christmas Fayre 32 Frankfurt Christmas Market – Birmingham Visit this beautiful Victorian seaside resort and celebrate all things Celtic at the traditional Birmingham comes alive every winter with the arrival Christmas Fayre. Enjoy local Welsh cultures and of the Market, with Christmas just around the corner. stroll around more than 165 stalls right in the Come and enjoy the magical festive Frankfurt Market centre of town; offering a glorious selection of – now the largest authentic German Christmas authentic foods and crafts together with friendly Market in the country! Explore over 120 stalls selling hospitality and entertainment. Welsh gifts, jewellery, decorations, handmade toys, delicious Food and Drink will also be promoted German fare and of course the ever- with many samples and tastings! £15 popular Glühwein. £15 £10 Child £11 Child Great for Christmas shopping! There’s something for everyone.

31 SATURDAY 32 SATURDAY November November 18 25 Albatross Travel Albatross Travel © ©

Prices held Prices held since 2016 ! since 2015 !

33 34 Liverpool ONE ©

Prices held since 2015 ! £15 £36 £10 Child £25 Child Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Museum Gorge Ironbridge INCLUSIVE ©

33 Christmas Shopping in SATURDAY 34 A festive Blists Hill WEDNESDAY December December Liverpool One 2 Christmas Lunch! 6 Liverpool One will be transformed into This winter you are guaranteed a winter wonderland this Christmas; great shopping, a warm welcome at Blists Hill Victorian Town, hundreds of bars and restaurants serving exciting Coalbrookdale – a customer favourite. Wander the Christmas fayre – Liverpool certainly does sparkle. cobbled paths, and relive days gone with the smell of Don’t forget to visit the Christmas markets too; lots coal fires burning in cottage grates and the clunking of stalls and traders from all over the world selling a of steam-powered machinery. Included is a three- range of traditional gifts and toys – as well as good course Christmas Lunch served in the Forest Glen food to enjoy, it’s not to be missed! Pavilion within this spectacular museum complex.

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Llandudno is beautifully situated on a sweeping sandy bay, with the mountains of Snowdonia towering in the background. One of its best features is its wide, flat Victorian promenade and attractive gardens. It is a popular resort at any time of year. Back in Victorian times Llandudno established itself as ‘Queen of the Welsh Resorts’ – and it retains plenty of charm today.

Its beautifully curved bay has Blue Flag status, in summer donkeys give rides on the sands, and Albatross Travel

© you can watch a Punch & Judy Show on its stunning Victorian pier. Away from the beach, catch Britain’s longest passenger cable car – or take the tram – to the summit of the Great Orme, admiring the view as you ascend, Make sure you or head to Happy Valley and enjoy book early! the views through the Victorian MONDAYS camera obscura – one of the last £15 May to £10 Child October seven left in the UK.

Above: The victorian splendour of Llandudno and its dramatic coastline.

Llandudno Every 4th Monday May to October Dept Time Location 09:15 Welshpool Spar Car Park/TIC 09:20 Welshpool High Street (up side shelter) 09:28 Guilsfield Cross Albatross Travel

09:35 Arddleen Horseshoes © 09:40 Four Crosses Bus Stop Above: The famous Great Orme tramway. 09:43 Llanymynech opp Bradford Arms 09:50 Llynclys Dolgoch Lay-by 10:00 Llansantffraid Station Restaurant 10:05 Llanfechain Old School 10:15 Llanfyllin The Square

10:30 Llanrhaeadr YM The Square Conwy Council © 10:40 Penybontfawr Railway Inn Above: Don’t forget our Victorian 10:45 Llangynog Car Park Extravanganza and Transport Festival 11:15 Bala Neuaddycyfnod on Saturday April 29 – see page 13. 12:50 Llandudno Mostyn Street

22 X1 X3 and X4 Express Services

X1 and X4 to Aberystwyth During the Victorian era, Aberystwyth was billed as Constitution Hill. Enjoy a day out at this popular the ‘Biarritz of Wales’, and the town is still a popular sea-side resort where there is much to see and and lively seaside resort boasting a Norman Castle, do. The attractive seafront boasts many Victorian a large shopping complex and plenty of excellent and Edwardian buildings and the atmospheric restaurants. The promenade runs along the shore promenade offers various attractions and views of to the Victorian funicular electric railway on the surrounding hills and mountains.

Every FRIDAY Every second X1 From May 5 and fourth until October 27 THURSDAY X4 From May 11 Four Crosses – Llanymynech until

Crown Copyright Visit Wales Pant – Llynclys – Llansantffraid September 28 © Meifod – Llanfair Caereinion Welshpool – Garthmyl NOTE: Free Wales Passes are valid Llanerfyl – Llangadfan – Foel Newtown – Caersws on these Express Services. Holiday Mallwyd – Machynlleth returns are available. Although Llandinam – Llanidloes specific seats Talybont Llangurig – Pont-erwyd cannot be (Connection from / to Capel Bangor reserved, it’s Llanfechain & Llanfyllin) Llanbadarn-fawr recommended that you telephone to book a place. Call 01691 780212 Call 01686 670988 to book to book

X3 to Shrewsbury The Shrewsbury Whizzer operates on a Wednesday offering excellent shopping facilities. Whether you only and is great if you want to avoid the busy want to shop ’til you drop; have a leisurely lunch crowds at the weekend. Steeped in history, black with a friend or visit some of the historic sites, let and white buildings and home to Charles Darwin, the bus take the fuss out of getting you there. Shrewsbury is a very historic town as well as

X3 Every WEDNESDAY All year round

Newtown – Garthmyl – Welshpool – Middletown Halfway House – Ford

Call 01686 670988 to book

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How to book Simply contact us at our office in Llanrhaeadr YM Oswestry and points between. We also pick up in or go into one of our agents – contact details are the Tanat and Cain Valleys and surrounding area on the back cover. on towards Morda. Depending on the route of a specific trip we may pick up in Chirk, Gobowen, Payment St Martins, Ellesmere, Wrexham or Shrewsbury - All day trips must be paid for on booking, in full please enquire. and will be deemed to be provisional until full Times and routes will vary depending from where payment is received. A deposit must be received people book. Please ask about your preferred pick- for holiday bookings before it becomes a firm up point and we will do our best to accommodate booking. you. We will use a feeder coach, mini-bus or taxi Pick-up location and information wherever appropriate to cut down on the length of Our day trips pick up in Newtown, Welshpool and your journey.

Day Trip Bookings

Bookings can be made by telephone. Once full or guaranteed. Therefore on occasions ticket payment has been received your booking will allocation may require parties to be split in the be considered firm and a seat allocated. If a theatre. customer requests a seat in the first three rows of Children (Aged 3 and under) the coach (seats 1-12) then payment is required at the time of booking. If a booking is made for 1 child aged 3 or under (per coach) can travel free a day trip more than 8 weeks prior to departure, but are not guaranteed a seat. This will apply on a a deposit of £10 must be made, per booking, per first come first serve basis and age must be declared trip. The balance is then due 6 weeks prior to at time of booking. All other bookings for children departure. If the trip includes a ticket, then the aged 3 and under will be charged at the child rate cost of the ticket(s) must be paid at the time of and a seat is guaranteed. booking. Children (Aged 4-15) Pick-up times Child fares apply for children aged four and over, Passengers will be advised of times for a day trip but under 16, though this may vary in accordance by telephone approximately three days prior to with entry charges. departure. Group bookings Entrance fees If you want to organise a group of 10 to 49 Unless stated otherwise, entrance fees etc. are not passengers you benefit from our special conditions. included in the prices quoted. Group bookings of 10+ will be eligible for a free place (coach travel only/does not include any extra Theatre ticket allocation costs) provided the booking is paid in full by the We have no direct control over theatre ticket organiser. All groups must have one group-leader allocation. Theatre seating cannot be pre-selected who is responsible for the entire party.

24 Cancellations and changes If you have to cancel your reservation on a day Notice Charge trip we reserve the right to make a cancellation (working charge to cover our losses, although we always try days prior to to avoid doing so. If there is an entrance/ticket fee departure) involved we may retain the cost if we have already purchased them or the booking is confirmed with Prior to 14 Full refund (excluding tickets the venue. If on any trip we can re-sell the seat or costs) we will be happy to make a refund (less £2 admin Within 3-14 Full refund in form of a credit charge). note (excluding tickets or costs less £2 admin charge) Coaches We always try to use a full size coach on all our day Within 48 hrs 100% of trip price trips, however we do reserve the right to use a 29 seater mini-coach – when booking numbers are low – to avoid cancelling a trip.

Holiday Bookings

Complete a booking form included in this itineraries are included in the price of the tour. brochure and send it with your deposit to the However any optional excursions are not included address on the form (please make cheques payable in the prices quoted. to “Tanat Valley Coaches”); or visit our office or Single occupancy any of our agents (details on the back cover). A booking can be confirmed only on receipt of a Please note that most hotels and ferry companies minimum deposit of £40 per person. Full payment levy a supplement for single occupancy which we for a tour must be made at least six weeks prior to have to pass on to the customer. departure, or earlier if specified. Please call us if Luggage you have any questions. Your attention is drawn to the limited luggage Excursions and entrance fees space and we suggest one large suitcase between We reserve the right to cancel any optional two people, or two small suitcases. Our driver and excursions due to low numbers. With regard to porters have to lift luggage by hand. Therefore a regulations governing driving hours it may be maximum weight of 18 kg per case will be allowed. necessary to alter the order of the excursions. You must attach issued luggage labels to all items. Optional excursion prices are subject to alteration It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that if costs are changed. Excursions as outlined in the luggage is loaded onto all coaches. All baggage and personal items are carried at the owners’ risk.

25 Never leave luggage unattended. The return of any or alter any excursion without notice, and is not luggage left behind on the coach will be charged liable for any loss or inconvenience arising there at cost. from, although passengers will receive a full refund. Cancellations and changes Tour arrangements are made many months in Notice Charge advance. Sometimes changes are unavoidable and (working we reserve the right to cancel, or alter any holiday days prior to tour without notice, but undertake to give you, departure) the customer, a minimum of 21 days notice in the Prior to 42 Deposit only event of cancellation, and a full refund. If we have to make any significant change to your holiday Within 28-42 30% of tour price (or deposit if greater) we will inform you of the change. If you want to cancel your booking we must receive notification Within 14-27 45% of tour price in writing and the charges listed here will apply, Within 7-13 60% of tour price effective from the date we receive notice. If the reason for cancellation is covered by your Within 48 hrs 100% of tour price travel insurance you may be entitled to reclaim these charges. If your holiday is cancelled by us Please refer also to the General Booking and you have taken out insurance, you must apply Conditions to the underwriter for a refund of travel insurance Enquiries & Information premium, although an administration fee may be Telephone or visit us: Llanrhaeadr YM deducted from the amount paid for which Tanat 01691 780908 Or call into any of our agents (see Valley Coaches are not liable. back cover for contact details). Tanat Valley Coaches reserves the right to cancel,

General Booking Conditions

Return journeys We will usually give you an estimated return time plan for all bookings, but coaches vary in design but they can vary owing to weather, traffic, etc. If and we therefore reserve the right to alter the you are arranging for someone to meet you, we seats requested if necessary. Allocations are made suggest you ask the driver at the last break stop on a first-come, first-served basis so you are and telephone ahead. recommended to book early. Seat requests Disabilities Whereas we will make every effort to reserve any If you have any type of disability you would particular seat on the coach, we offer no guarantee like us to take into consideration, then please that the passenger has the seat in question on make us aware of it at the time of booking so the day of departure. We use a standard seating that we can consider and discuss any reasonable

26 Don’t forget our special gift voucher service – see page 30 adjustments to accommodate you. We must take Data Protection Act seating requests on a first come first served basis In order to process your booking and travel but we will always try to give priority to disabled arrangements we need to have your contact details. customers where possible. We keep this information on our Tour Database. Passenger behaviour We undertake never to pass this information on to any person or organisation other than We politely remind you, the customer, that you are those directly responsible for part of your travel responsible for your behaviour. The coach driver arrangements. or ship’s captain (where applicable) has the right to refuse boarding if you are unacceptably under You are entitled to a copy of the information held the influence of alcohol or drugs, are violent, by us and if you would like to see this, please abusive or disruptive, or are behaving in a way contact us. which could cause injury to others, damage to Brochure property, or affect others’ enjoyment of the trip. The information contained within our brochure Refusal of boarding on the outward journey will be was accurate at the time of going to press. regarded as a cancellation on your part, resulting However, we would point out that our Company in cancellation charges if applicable. Should refusal cannot be held responsible for changes made by occur during the tour or on the return journey we other agents, which may affect the tour itinerary. reserve the right to terminate your contract with At certain times of the year, some advertised us, and will have no further obligations or liability facilities, attractions and services may not be to you. available. Consumption of alcohol and smoking Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy Tanat Valley Coaches’ conditions of carriage in the compilation of this brochure, errors and require that no person may be permitted to omissions may occur. Before making a reservation drink alcoholic beverages at any time aboard please confirm details with our office. Please also the coach unless served by a member of staff. view full itinerary of each tour before making a Failure to comply with this may result in the reservation. customer’s holiday being terminated under the same conditions stated in the section “Passenger Tanat Valley Coaches reserves the right to alter Behaviour”. Alcohol illness within the vehicle will any itineraries listed within the brochure where result in a minimum charge of £30 payable to the deemed necessary and without notice. driver on the day. Please note that in accordance with the law, we operate a strict no smoking policy on all our vehicles. Complaints “Thank you for the excellent service If you have a problem during your trip please you provided for our trip to Cadbury tell the driver at the time giving him/her the opportunity to rectify the situation if possible. If World. Your driver was lovely and you are not satisfied with the outcome, then please nothing was too much trouble for him” contact the office at the earliest opportunity. MS K.O., WREXHAM

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Whatever the occasion Tanat Valley • Private & corporate hire Coaches can help – no job is too big or • School & college contracts small! Our friendly, professional drivers • Weddings & special occasions • Sports teams & supporters are our guarantee of excellent service • Professional, reliable service with a welcoming smile! • 8 – 70 seats available • Competitive prices Mitch Rosen / unsplash.com ©

We offer competitive rates, uniformed, trained drivers and a fleet of vehicles that can accommodate parties from 8 to 70 people. This, “The service we received from Tanat together with our portfolio of satisfied customers, Valley was exceptional. They provided demonstrates our strength in the field of private a comfortable, punctual and flexible coach hire. service that resulted in two successful So, if you need to hire a coach with a driver, day trips. Our coach driver was then consider us; we are confident you will not be disappointed. Please phone our Private Hire enthusiastic and friendly and helped department on 01691 780909 or email: make the trips a pleasure” [email protected] for a free quotation. Stephen Wells EMW Camp 5 Leader August 2016

28 Don’t forget our special gift voucher service – see page 30 Vintage Vehicle Hire

Hire this beautiful vintage vehicle for your Wedding or Special Event! Tanat Valley Coaches are the proud owners of this 1962 Leyland Tiger Cub. If you are looking for something unique then this is the one to hire! With it’s beautifully designed curved bodywork it’s guaranteed to be a head turner! Sweet Ice Cream Photography / unsplash.com

Let your wedding or special event guests arrive in “Thank you all so very much for style on board this beautiful vintage vehicle! The making my daughter’s wedding day so lovingly-restored bus can seat up to 41 passengers special. The guests loved the vintage and looks charming when decorated in ribbons bus and the driver was excellent” and bows – matched to your chosen colour scheme. Gillian Lawrence We also have for hire coaches of varying sizes to transport family and friends for that very important “We’d just like to say a big thank Hen/Stag Night/Weekend. you to the driver for taking us in the lovely vintage bus – the whole family enjoyed the experience” Samantha Reynolds

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Available in denominations of Gift Vouchers £5, £10 & £20 Stuck for ideas on what to buy your relatives, friends or colleagues? Our popular vouchers are redeemable against any product or service offered by Tanat Valley Coaches & Motors – so they can choose exactly what they want – the Seth Doyle / unsplash.com perfect present for any occasion. All vouchers are supplied © in an attractive presentation wallet & envelope. Buy your gift vouchers from our offices in Llanrhaeadr Ym Mochnant or give us a call on 01691 780908.

Tanat Valley Motors – call 01686 670988 • Class 4, 5 & 7 MOTs • Pre-MOT checks on heavy goods • MOTs carried out on motor homes vehicles & coaches up to 12 feet high • Tracking & Wheel balancing • Inspections • Tyres & Repairs • Servicing • Friendly, experienced staff • Repairs - all makes • Retail | Commercial | Trade Nook Lane Garage, Nook Lane, Kerry, Newtown

Driver Training Becoming a professional driver is a life changing • In-house Assessor Training experience. • Driver Assessments And Training Tanat Valley Coaches have been serving the • Fuel Saving And Compliance Systems borderlands of Powys and Shropshire for almost Training & Development 100 years as well as delivering driver training We can deliver the to the bus and coach industry for the last 11 training to your doorstep; years. The last 4 years have seen the training supplying fantastic department expand its services, to include: training in the most • PSV Initial Driver Training convenient of ways! • CPC Initial and Periodic Training for PSV & LGV If becoming a professional driver is a career you’re interested in just pick up the phone and let us structure the training to perfectly suit your needs. For more information, call 01691 780212 or email: [email protected]

30 “Dear bus drivers, Thank you bus drivers for driving us to Wales and I bet you are tired. it was a very safe journey and you are both very good bus drivers. It was a very long journey. The journey was very enjoyable.”

PUPIL AGED 10, CAVALRY PRIMARY SCHOOL MARCH 2016

Tanat Valley Coaches Llanrhaeadr Ym Mochnant Oswestry, SY10 0AD 01691 780212 www.tanat.co.uk [email protected]

31 Tanat Valley Coaches The Garage Llanrhaeadr Ym Mochnant Oswestry, SY10 0AD 01691 780212 www.tanat.co.uk [email protected]

Oswestry Agents Oswestry Borderland Tourism Limited LOYALTY Oswestry Visitor & Exhibition Centre CARD 2 Church Terrace Oswestry SY11 2TE Don’t forget if you take day trips with us, you can Tel: 01691 662753 benefit from money off The Corner Café your day trips in the future! 75a Beatrice Street Oswestry Ask your driver for a Loyalty SY11 1HL Card and ask him to stamp it when you travel. Or call us on Welshpool Agents 01691 780908 and we’ll post one out to you. Welshpool TIC 1 Vicarage Gardens Church Street Welshpool SY21 7DD Tel: 01938 552043

Newtown Agents We are currently looking for an agent in Jeremy Cai / unsplash.com © Newtown. Please contact us. Tel: 01691 780908