Name

Mrs Harrington

Party

Stoke Poges, Slough, Berkshire

Resort

Chateau du Molay, France

Dates

13th June to 16th June, 2006

Drivers

Ian Armstrong

" The coach was very clean and our driver was extremely helpful. Always on time picking us up after our visits and willing to accommodate the changes made to our itinerary. He has been cheerful and polite and we have enjoyed his company this week. Thank you Ian. "

Name

Mr A Martin

Party

Buckingham School

Resort

Lido di Jesolo, Veneto, Italy

Dates

4th June to 10th June, 2006

Drivers

Karen Davis and Michael Thurlaway

" The school had a fantastic holiday in Italy (Lido de Jesolo) this year. We were very grateful for the fantastic drivers you supplied to us and 'demand' (would dearly love) the same two again. They were Mike and Karen.

I would be very disappointed if we were unable to get them again. I have just got confirmation from Travelbound for next year dates in June 2007. I know it is a long time in advance but please pencil them in."

Name

Marina Esposito

Party

Sacred Heart of Mary, Girl's School, Upminister, London

Resort

Lake Garda, Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, French Border

Dates

24th May to 3rd June, 2006

Drivers

Karen Davis and Michael Thurlaway

" Very friendly very nice and polite. As we were a school group we found the drivers very accommodating with the pupils - they had a lovely way with them ! - we'll ask for them next year ! "

Name

M Havelork / Crozier

Party

Cheslyn Hay, Staffordshire

Resort

Lido di Jesolo, Veneto, Italy

Dates

27th May to 3rd June, 2006

Drivers

Michael Richardson and Jason Carkett

" Very smart ( with well polished shoes too ! ). Enormously helpful to staff and pupils. Very, informative about areas passed throughout and places were we stayed, and cam up with itinerary alternatives when necessary. I have been on approximately 30 school trips abroad. Jason and Mick are without a doubt the best drivers I have come across. Not only have they driven us safely and well. They became integral members of our party. It has been a real pleasure to be driven by them both. "

Name

GS Armstrong

Party

Hebburn Comprehensive, South Tyneside

Resort

Lido di Jesolo, Veneto, Italy

Dates

21st May to 22nd May, 2006

Drivers

Keith Sanderson and Ian Westgarth

" As always Keith and Ian are worthy commendation. They host travel on their coach well and are always pleasant and attentive to the kids- An asset to the trip. "

Name

Jane Byrne

Party

Bury Grammar School, Lancashire

Resort

Fougères, Brittany, France

Dates

24th May to 31st May, 2006

Drivers

John Martindale

" Extremely. Had good local knowledge and bent over backwards for us. John was very kind with the pupils and was good company. We were manning the trip without the intended leader. Without John our job would have been much harder. "

Name

Mrs Newman

Party

St. Joseph's RCUA Primary School, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham

Resort

St. Prix, Chateau de la Chasse, Beck Sur Mer

Dates

21st May to 22nd May, 2006

Drivers

Ian Westgarth

" Ian has been an excellent driver for us and has been flexible and considerate all the journey. He has a very pleasant and calming attitude towards the children and staff and has been professional at all times. We would very much like to have Ian as our driver next year. "

Name

Mr John Brennan

Party

Coxhoe Primary School, Durham

Resort

Paris, France

Dates

22nd May to 27th May, 2006

Drivers

Lol Carson

" I have been teaching for over 32 years and my first trip abroad was in 1977. I have never had a better driver on any of my tours. All the children and staff share my feeling. 'Lol' helped make our tour a great success.
Thank You "

Name

Lisa Gawthorpe

Party

Hunworth, Darlington, Co Durham

Resort

Barcelona, Spain

Dates

20th May to 26th May, 2006

Drivers

Andy Smith and Paul Jenkins

" Andy and Paul have made our trip to Barcelona one of the best we have ever done. Both drivers were good fun, brilliant with the kids, joined in and knew their way round - the important thing required in coach drivers. Even thou the drivers had to move hotels on the last night they were kind enough to take us bowling and pick us up. Andy and Paul missed their evening meal and did not get back to their hotel until 2 am. Above and beyond the call of duty and very much appreciated by the staff and pupils. Thank You very much. If we go on another trip next year we would love Paul and Andy to be our drivers."

Name

Rhea ( a young school pupil at Ash Lea )

Party

Ash Lea School, Cotgrave, Nottingham

Resort

Montecantini, French Alps

Dates

15th May to 24th May, 2006

Drivers

Ian Sunderland and George Smith

" Dear Ian and George, We though you were excellent bus drivers. You made us laugh. We hope you have a break soon !. You were good-coffe-makers. from Rhea ( AKA Troublemaker ! ) Click on Letter to see the original. "

Name

Richard Handyside

Party

Vale of Derwent Social Club, Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear

Resort

Thirsk Race Course, North Yorkshire

Dates

20th May, 2006

Drivers

Dave Atkinson

" Dear Sir / Madam,
I writing to you to thank the driver of our coach we had booked to take us to Thirsk race course on the 20th May, from picking us up to returning home the driver was helpful and could not have been any more friendly and was a credit to your company. Your bus was very clean, tidy and very comfortable, so once again I thank you and all your staff for proving us with such a good day and I hope to book
you again for next years trip.
Yours Truly
Richard Handyside "

Name

Ms Mary Jones

Party

Bishopsgate School, Egham, Surrey

Resort

Chateau du Molay, France

Dates

15th May to 19th May, 2006

Drivers

Ian Armstrong

" A fantastic driver the journey was completely glitch free, well planned ( Tom Tom was a very useful aid ! ). Thank you very much. Can Ian driver for us next year ?"

Name

Mr C. Johnson

Party

John Cabot City Technology College, Bristol

Resort

Rhineland, Germany

Dates

13th May to 18th May, 2006

Drivers

Alan Whitton

" Very Impressively Pre-planned route. Alan was really pleasant and very friendly; we were extremely well looked after and we appreciated this manner with the children; He was just like another member of staff. Many Thanks !!"

Name

Mrs Newman

Party

Headington School, Oxford

Resort

Chateau du Molay, France

Dates

8th May to 16th May, 2006

Drivers

Malcolm West

" Malcolm was 10 out of 10 in every way! and the Coach was always kept in a presentable condition. Malcolm is very knowledgeable and made the trip extremely pleasant. Please may we have him for future trips. He even arranges good weather ! "

Name

AJ Partington

Party

Keswick School , Cumbria

Resort

Calvados, Merville and Franceville

Dates

12th May to 15th May, 2006

Drivers

Kenny Harris

" Very smart and knowledgeable and the route was clearly Pre-planned. Kenny could not do enough for us. His route planning, timing and driving were excellent. He was very kind, polite and helpful with the pupils and staff "

Name

Paul Kelley

Party

Monkseaton Sixth Form Footbal Academy, Tyne and Wear

Resort

Meadow Lane Football Stadium, Nottingham

Dates

7th May to 8th May, 2006

Drivers

Collin Waite

" A big thank you from everyone at Monkseaton Sixth Form Football Academy for you friendship on our recent trip to Meadow Lane, Notts County football club. All your experience and support over the past two days was invaluable and greatly appreciated by the players and enabled Monkseaton High School to become National Champions 2006. Click on Letter to see the original. "

Name

Margaret Turner

Party

Bognor Gollege, Bognor Regis, West Sussex

Resort

Rheinland, Germany

Dates

8th May to 12th May, 2006

Drivers

Alan Chilton

" Uniform worn at all times, Very Helpful and gave good advice on drop points and meeting places, and drove very quick and direct routes. The coach was proved we plenty of rubbish bags and cleaned after every use. The coach was also well driven and the journey very smooth. Alan was friendly towards all members of our party. Our trip was trouble free and pleasant thanks to Alan's care and attention to our needs and requests. "

Name

Mrs H Westby

Party

Fulston Manor School, Sittingbourne, Kent

Resort

Chateau Baffy, Normandy, France

Dates

3rd May to 7th May, 2006

Drivers

Bob Dale

" Dear Sir,

I am writing to you to pass on my immense gratitude for the time we spent with one of your drivers, Mr Bob Dale, who took my party from Fulston Manor School to Normandy last week.

Having planned the trip to the best of my ability, I was absolutely delighted to find that we had been assigned someone who thought as we did in terms of being able to be flexible, having high standards and having a great local knowledge which enabled us to find the best locations for meal stops and taking opportunities to takes in extra sites and experiences. We got on so well and he was even happy to don a bow tie for us on gala dinner evening! He tired a little quicker on Disco night!

I would like to formerly request that he accompanies our STS trip next year and again please pass on my personal thanks for helping me to be a successful trip leader. He was so much part of a team, making a superb holiday for the children and really memorable time for us all. Thank you again!

Yours sincerely, Mrs H A Westby "

Name

Margaret Turner

Party

Hexham Middle School, Northumberland

Resort

Merville-Franceville-Plage, Calvados, Lower Normandy, France

Dates

28th April to 3rd May, 2006

Drivers

Michael Thurlaway

" Michael was great company, very efficent and totally professional we couldn't have asked for more. Could he accompany us next time please ? "

Name

Jo Pailing

Party

Hessle High School, East Riding, Yorkshire

Resort

Strasbourg, Alsace, France and
Rheine, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Dates

20th April to 25th April, 2006

Drivers

Jimmy Taylor and Nick Stothard

" Very smart and co operative, never made any demands. Attentive and made good recommendations towards the itineraries. Friendly drivers who were organized timely, and not stressed about noisy pupils. Thank You "

Name

Steve Mullins

Party

Queen Elizabeth High School, Hexham, Northumberland

Resort

Serre Chevalier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Dates

15th April to 23rd April, 2006

Drivers

Lol Carson, Mike Rimmer, Tom Cayne, and Don Anderson
( currenlty in the mobile as the Sunderland AFC back four )

" Clearly pre planned the route and provided excellent support all week - Thanks very much trip to les alpes great. It was fantastic ensuring that the students responded positively. Having been with Classic for a great number of years now, Lol and Mike are arguably the best drivers that we have had. A pleasure to be away with. "

Name

Mr Terry Jones

Party

Bryngwyn Comprehensive School, Carmarthenshire, Wales

Resort

Zell am See, Salzburg, Austria

Dates

14th April to 22nd April, 2006

Drivers

Gordon Foster and Jim Ross

" Smart, attentive, knowledgeable ( they won the party quiz ) and the bus was immaculate at all times. Mixed very well with both the staff and pupils. Gordon and Jim are now both honorary Welshmen and we would defiantly request them as our drovers on future trips. Many thanks boys. "

Name

Mr T Lonsdale

Party

Bridlington Rangers JFC, East Riding, Yorkshire

Resort

Noordwijk, Netherlands

Dates

9th April to 15th April, 2006

Drivers

Cameron Gill

" Cameron was very cooperative and and pre planned our route every day. Everything we planned we did and this was only as a result of our driver's professional attitude and commitment. he was extremely positive at all times/. I would recommend him anytime. "

Name

Mrs. S Fellows

Party

Longfield High School, Mowbray, Leicestershire

Resort

Château Du Baffy, Normandy, Paris, Île-de-France, France

Dates

27th March to 31st March, 2006

Drivers

Bob Dale

" Bob has been an excellent driver excellent driver all week. He has a very professional attitude and has made the trip run extremely smoothly. he has a good manner with the children and a great sense of humour.
Click here to see the college of thank you letters sent to Bob "