Vintage buses return to Finchley routes for charity
Free rides on 1950s and 1960s vehicles will raise funds for BBC Children in Need.
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A fleet of eight vintage buses, dating from the 1950s and 1960s, will operate on routes 24 and 29 in the Finchley area on Sunday, November 15. The classic RM and RT vehicles, once a common sight on these routes until the 1980s, will offer free rides to passengers.
Charity fundraising
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The charity needs to raise the final sum for its inpatient unit, which is expected to reopen in autumn 2027.
The event is being run with the approval of Transport for London. While the bus rides themselves are free, passengers are encouraged to purchase a programme for £3. All proceeds generated from the sale of these programmes will be donated to BBC Children in Need.
Organisers have stated that the buses will operate from 10am, with the last departure scheduled for around 4pm. Passengers are advised that due to the age of the vehicles, there may be limited accessibility for disabled passengers or those with children's buggies.
Previous fundraising success
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The Old Dairy, a Grade II listed Victorian building, is hosting temporary events ahead of new leaseholders taking over.
This initiative follows a similar event held the previous weekend. On that occasion, vintage buses operated on route 134, running between Camden Town and Potters Bar via Muswell Hill. That event successfully raised £250 for the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal through programme sales and donations.
The programmes for the upcoming event on routes 24 and 29 will be available for purchase at the X bus stop in Camden Town.
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+When will the vintage buses be running?
A fleet of eight vintage buses from the 1950s and 1960s will operate on routes 24 and 29 on Sunday, November 15. They will run from approximately 10am, with the last bus departing around 4pm.
+How much does it cost to ride the vintage buses?
Rides on the vintage buses are free. However, passengers are encouraged to purchase a programme for £3, with all proceeds going to BBC Children in Need.
+What charity will benefit from this event?
Proceeds from the sale of programmes during the vintage bus event will be donated to BBC Children in Need. This follows a previous event that raised £250 for the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.
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