Friday

Both schools say they will be open as normal tomorrow, after clearing of snow at school sites. So barring any unexpected heavy snow fall, the buses will be running on the normal schedule in the morning.

Alex

Royal High now closed

RHS now says it is closed on the website

No buses

KES has announced that it is closed apart from exams today because of the snow.

RHS says it will be offering only skeleton opening.

So we have decided not to run the buses for today as it looked as though it may be difficult to get out anyway.

Sorry this is late notice, but it has been a last minute thing to get information from the schools,

Alex

Up and running

JVA are in the process of getting the buses out of their yard now although there is some very severe ice. If they do have a problem I will post an update as soon as I hear something, but the buses should be out on time.

Alex

Friday buses

As things stand, both RHS and KES expect to be open in the morning.

I have spoken to JVA who say that they should be able to get buses out as normal in the morning, barring some unexpected setback with the weather.

I will be checking with them first thing and will post if there is any change of plan, so please check this site in the morning before you set off. Please try to avoid ringing JVA in the morning as Andy, who runs the company, is in hospital in London having some surgery.

Alex

KES now closed

I have just been informed that KES will be closed tomorrow (Thursday) so there will be no buses.

I will endeavour to provide an update for Friday at some point tomorrow.

Alex

Royal High closed

Royal High has announced that it is closed tomorrow; in addition Andy at JVA has informed me that if KES is open, it will be very difficult to get any buses out of their yard. So there may be no bus even if KES is open. I will post again if any update.

alex

Winter weather

This blog will be used to post any announcements about the FIST school bus service, particularly when there is bad weather. As some of you will know, KES is closed today (Wednesday) because of the snow, but all parents should make their own checks to establish that their school is open.

I will update this in the morning as soon as I have spoken to JVA and know whether there will be a bus running – sooner if it is confirmed that KES and RHS are both going to be closed.

If you have any doubts, please call JVA on 01761 433366.

Alex