Dear Parents,
I have been asked by Andy at JVA to temporarily bring forward the time of the MSN bus in the morning. The reason is that there are roadworks on the Wellsway which are causing a serious tailback of traffic. This morning at 8.30 the bus was still at Combe Down when it should have been at KES by 8.15 and this has a knock-on effect for those travelling to Royal High School as the two buses normally meet up there (this morning the RHS bus from Frome was sent ahead).
We don’t know how long the roadworks will last, but until further notice, the MSN bus will leave 10 minutes earlier than timetabled. So that means the new times are:
Midsomer Norton (MSN)/Radstock
Out
7.15 MSN, The Island
- -
7.20 Radstock, Radstock Hotel
- Radstock, The Street
7.23 Peasedown St John, The Red Post
7.25 Peasedown St John, Eckweek Lane/Bath Rd
7.30 Dunkerton Hill (bottom)
7.33 The Titfield Thunderbolt
7.34 Combe Down, Entry Hill
7.40 Bradford Rd (MOD)
7.41 Hadley Arms, North Road
8.15 KES
8.30 RHS Junior
8.40 RHS Senior
It’s hard to say what time the bus will arrive from Combe Down onwards, so please be ready for the bus at the times specified.
Please could you spread the word about this among other parents and I will let you know when normal service resumes.
Thanks
Alex
Tuesday 11 January 2011
Sunday 2 January 2011
Bus fares and details for Spring 2011
here's the latest newsletter which you should have been sent
I HAVE DELETED BANK AND CONTACT DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT FROMEBUS@BTINTERNET.COM IF YOU REQUIRE THESE.
Alex
Frome Independent School Travel (FIST)
Newsletter 2nd January 2011
I hope everyone enjoyed a good Christmas, and you are all ready to get back to school.
Website
This newsletter will be posted to our blog site http://fromebus.blogspot.com/
Please save the address: there is no excuse for not paying for the bus because you haven’t received the newsletter!
New committee members needed
We are always looking for parents willing to join the committee. It is also a chance to be involved with the running of the bus and to get your views heard. Please let me know if you would like to help.
Passenger numbers
At the time of writing we have a total of 74 passengers in all, (47 Frome/27 MSN) including 6 paying a reduced fare to use the MSN bus for journeys within the city of Bath. So we still have spare capacity on both buses. Our numbers are down again slightly; this means the service costs more. If anyone knows someone who could be interested in a place, please ask them to get in touch.
Fares
The fare for Spring term will be £330 per child. For the small number of children using the MSN bus to travel within Bath, boarding at Bradley Road, North Road or at KES, the fare will be a single payment of £165.
Payment methods
Thanks to everyone who has paid online; it has helped us to reduce our costs.
Online payment:
Payments should be made by Friday 7 January. If you have more than one child using the bus you can pay in two instalments: £170 per child by 7 January; £160 per child by 25 February.
The account details are:
Bank: ‘Nationwide Building Society’
Sort code: XXXXX
Account number: XXXXXXXX
Account holder: ‘Frome Independent Schools Travel’
PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU REQUIRE BANK DETAILS.
Please use your child’s surname (and first name if it will fit) as the reference on the transfer, and send an email to our Treasurer Martin Harris to tell him what you have paid harrism@uk.innovation-group.com.
Cheque payment:
Those who can only pay by cheque, please send to: Martin Harris, Lilac Cottage, Dunkerton, Bath, BA2 8BG by 7 January. We ask everyone paying by cheque to pay in a single instalment to avoid unnecessary charges.
Cheques should be made payable to FIST, with the following on the reverse:
• child’s name
• your e-mail address
• bus stop
Giving notice. Parents are reminded that FIST has to budget ahead and set fees for the term according to the numbers travelling. We run on a very tight budget and therefore require a half term's notice or payment in lieu should parents decide to remove their children from the run.
Term/bus operating dates.
RHS. Weds 5 Jan – Fri 18 Feb; Mon 28 Feb – Fri 8 Apr.
KES. Tues 4 Jan – Fri 18 Feb; Mon 28 Feb – Weds 6 Apr.
Contacting JVA.
Committee members don’t always have up to date operational information on whether the bus is running late, traffic news and so on; nor can we help with lost property. If you have any queries relating to these matters please contact JVA directly in the first instance on 01761 433366 or 07966 282467. Committee members will do their best to take up unresolved issues and complaints.
Time Table.
The Frome Bus is now stopping on Warminster Road on the way in to Bath at the junction with Trossachs Drive. The MSN bus is stopping at Entry Hill in Bath instead of the Red Lion. Please see amended timetable below.
• Make sure you arrive at the bus stop in good time, as the buses will not wait;
• Park sensibly and be sensitive to the needs of local residents.
Midsomer Norton (MSN)/Radstock Frome / Beckington
Out Back Out Back
7.25 MSN, The Island 5.10 7.30 Frome, Station Approach 4.57
- - - 7.33 Frome, Marketplace 4.54
7.30 Radstock, Radstock Hotel - 7.35 Frome, Grange Rd 4.48
- Radstock, The Street 5.00 7.40 Beckington, Frome Rd (bottom) 4.45
7.33 Peasedown St John,
The Red Post 4.51 7.41 Beckington, Frome Rd (top) 4.43
7.35 Peasedown St John,
Eckweek Lane/Bath Rd 4.48 7.50 Pipehouse 4.36
7.40 Dunkerton Hill (bottom) - 7.55 Claverton bus stop 4.30
7.43 The Titfield Thunderbolt 4.45 - - -
7.44 Combe Down, Entry Hill 4.41 - - -
7.50 Bradford Rd (MOD) 4.30 - - -
7.51 Hadley Arms, North Road 4.29 8.10 Warminster Road/Trossachs Drive 4.25
8.15 KES 4.20 8.15 KES 4.20
8.30 RHS Junior 3.40 8.30 RHS Junior 3.40
8.40 RHS Senior 4.10 8.40 RHS Senior 4.10
Code of Conduct / Behaviour. Please remind children:
• Behave sensibly at bus stops - do not rush forward, push or shove when bus arrives.
• Never cross immediately in front or behind a bus
• Older pupils are asked to encourage younger pupils to stay well clear of the bus when waiting and on getting off
• Follow any instruction your bus driver gives you at any stage of the journey
• Remain seated with seat belt fastened at all times when the bus is in motion
• Smoking and eating are not allowed on the bus
• Please take your litter home with you
• Do not misbehave – bad behaviour could distract the driver and cause an accident
• Bad behaviour could lead to exclusion from the bus without refund
Please remind your children that disruptive behaviour distracts the driver and is dangerous.
Please remember that the committee members give their time on a voluntary basis, so your co-operation and understanding will be welcome, especially in paying on time.
E-Mail. Communicating with parents by email is fast and reduces our costs. Please keep us up to date with your email addresses and other contact details as any change in the service may have to be notified at short notice.
Alex Garrett Peel
For the FIST Committee
I HAVE DELETED BANK AND CONTACT DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT FROMEBUS@BTINTERNET.COM IF YOU REQUIRE THESE.
Alex
Frome Independent School Travel (FIST)
Newsletter 2nd January 2011
I hope everyone enjoyed a good Christmas, and you are all ready to get back to school.
Website
This newsletter will be posted to our blog site http://fromebus.blogspot.com/
Please save the address: there is no excuse for not paying for the bus because you haven’t received the newsletter!
New committee members needed
We are always looking for parents willing to join the committee. It is also a chance to be involved with the running of the bus and to get your views heard. Please let me know if you would like to help.
Passenger numbers
At the time of writing we have a total of 74 passengers in all, (47 Frome/27 MSN) including 6 paying a reduced fare to use the MSN bus for journeys within the city of Bath. So we still have spare capacity on both buses. Our numbers are down again slightly; this means the service costs more. If anyone knows someone who could be interested in a place, please ask them to get in touch.
Fares
The fare for Spring term will be £330 per child. For the small number of children using the MSN bus to travel within Bath, boarding at Bradley Road, North Road or at KES, the fare will be a single payment of £165.
Payment methods
Thanks to everyone who has paid online; it has helped us to reduce our costs.
Online payment:
Payments should be made by Friday 7 January. If you have more than one child using the bus you can pay in two instalments: £170 per child by 7 January; £160 per child by 25 February.
The account details are:
Bank: ‘Nationwide Building Society’
Sort code: XXXXX
Account number: XXXXXXXX
Account holder: ‘Frome Independent Schools Travel’
PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU REQUIRE BANK DETAILS.
Please use your child’s surname (and first name if it will fit) as the reference on the transfer, and send an email to our Treasurer Martin Harris to tell him what you have paid harrism@uk.innovation-group.com.
Cheque payment:
Those who can only pay by cheque, please send to: Martin Harris, Lilac Cottage, Dunkerton, Bath, BA2 8BG by 7 January. We ask everyone paying by cheque to pay in a single instalment to avoid unnecessary charges.
Cheques should be made payable to FIST, with the following on the reverse:
• child’s name
• your e-mail address
• bus stop
Giving notice. Parents are reminded that FIST has to budget ahead and set fees for the term according to the numbers travelling. We run on a very tight budget and therefore require a half term's notice or payment in lieu should parents decide to remove their children from the run.
Term/bus operating dates.
RHS. Weds 5 Jan – Fri 18 Feb; Mon 28 Feb – Fri 8 Apr.
KES. Tues 4 Jan – Fri 18 Feb; Mon 28 Feb – Weds 6 Apr.
Contacting JVA.
Committee members don’t always have up to date operational information on whether the bus is running late, traffic news and so on; nor can we help with lost property. If you have any queries relating to these matters please contact JVA directly in the first instance on 01761 433366 or 07966 282467. Committee members will do their best to take up unresolved issues and complaints.
Time Table.
The Frome Bus is now stopping on Warminster Road on the way in to Bath at the junction with Trossachs Drive. The MSN bus is stopping at Entry Hill in Bath instead of the Red Lion. Please see amended timetable below.
• Make sure you arrive at the bus stop in good time, as the buses will not wait;
• Park sensibly and be sensitive to the needs of local residents.
Midsomer Norton (MSN)/Radstock Frome / Beckington
Out Back Out Back
7.25 MSN, The Island 5.10 7.30 Frome, Station Approach 4.57
- - - 7.33 Frome, Marketplace 4.54
7.30 Radstock, Radstock Hotel - 7.35 Frome, Grange Rd 4.48
- Radstock, The Street 5.00 7.40 Beckington, Frome Rd (bottom) 4.45
7.33 Peasedown St John,
The Red Post 4.51 7.41 Beckington, Frome Rd (top) 4.43
7.35 Peasedown St John,
Eckweek Lane/Bath Rd 4.48 7.50 Pipehouse 4.36
7.40 Dunkerton Hill (bottom) - 7.55 Claverton bus stop 4.30
7.43 The Titfield Thunderbolt 4.45 - - -
7.44 Combe Down, Entry Hill 4.41 - - -
7.50 Bradford Rd (MOD) 4.30 - - -
7.51 Hadley Arms, North Road 4.29 8.10 Warminster Road/Trossachs Drive 4.25
8.15 KES 4.20 8.15 KES 4.20
8.30 RHS Junior 3.40 8.30 RHS Junior 3.40
8.40 RHS Senior 4.10 8.40 RHS Senior 4.10
Code of Conduct / Behaviour. Please remind children:
• Behave sensibly at bus stops - do not rush forward, push or shove when bus arrives.
• Never cross immediately in front or behind a bus
• Older pupils are asked to encourage younger pupils to stay well clear of the bus when waiting and on getting off
• Follow any instruction your bus driver gives you at any stage of the journey
• Remain seated with seat belt fastened at all times when the bus is in motion
• Smoking and eating are not allowed on the bus
• Please take your litter home with you
• Do not misbehave – bad behaviour could distract the driver and cause an accident
• Bad behaviour could lead to exclusion from the bus without refund
Please remind your children that disruptive behaviour distracts the driver and is dangerous.
Please remember that the committee members give their time on a voluntary basis, so your co-operation and understanding will be welcome, especially in paying on time.
E-Mail. Communicating with parents by email is fast and reduces our costs. Please keep us up to date with your email addresses and other contact details as any change in the service may have to be notified at short notice.
Alex Garrett Peel
For the FIST Committee
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