Friends of King Alfred Buses
@fokab1985.bsky.social
Friends of King Alfred buses. Winchester based charity. A friendly group of volunteers who preserve buses and coaches built from 1931 to 1973.
A Happy New Year to everyone from Friends Of King Alfred Buses.
This visiting Midland Red BMMO C5 has already been sighted.
We looking forward to welcoming you to our New Years Day Running Day tomorrow, what better way to see in 2026 by having a vintage bus or coach ride.
This visiting Midland Red BMMO C5 has already been sighted.
We looking forward to welcoming you to our New Years Day Running Day tomorrow, what better way to see in 2026 by having a vintage bus or coach ride.
December 31, 2025 at 10:42 PM
A Happy New Year to everyone from Friends Of King Alfred Buses.
This visiting Midland Red BMMO C5 has already been sighted.
We looking forward to welcoming you to our New Years Day Running Day tomorrow, what better way to see in 2026 by having a vintage bus or coach ride.
This visiting Midland Red BMMO C5 has already been sighted.
We looking forward to welcoming you to our New Years Day Running Day tomorrow, what better way to see in 2026 by having a vintage bus or coach ride.
For details on the first services into Winchester City Centre (the Broadway) for our News Years Day Running Day tomorrow head over to our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/share/1DNRzk....
December 31, 2025 at 9:40 AM
For details on the first services into Winchester City Centre (the Broadway) for our News Years Day Running Day tomorrow head over to our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/share/1DNRzk....
We look forward to Welcoming you to our vintage bus running day on New Years Day. Here is a little taster of what to expect as we look back to 2020
December 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM
We look forward to Welcoming you to our vintage bus running day on New Years Day. Here is a little taster of what to expect as we look back to 2020
While the Provincial Society’s Ale and Ride has been postponed until April, you can still enjoy a New Year’s Day with us.
Several fantastic pubs in and around Winchester will be open, including The Bishop on the Bridge in the city centre and The Wonston Arms Freehouse Village Pub Wonston are open.
Several fantastic pubs in and around Winchester will be open, including The Bishop on the Bridge in the city centre and The Wonston Arms Freehouse Village Pub Wonston are open.
December 29, 2025 at 5:59 PM
While the Provincial Society’s Ale and Ride has been postponed until April, you can still enjoy a New Year’s Day with us.
Several fantastic pubs in and around Winchester will be open, including The Bishop on the Bridge in the city centre and The Wonston Arms Freehouse Village Pub Wonston are open.
Several fantastic pubs in and around Winchester will be open, including The Bishop on the Bridge in the city centre and The Wonston Arms Freehouse Village Pub Wonston are open.
We hope everyone had an enjoyable Christmas, with New Years Day just around the corner we are happy to announce the return of this visiting Kenizes Coach (C25 KAV) as returning vehicle.
Want to find out what it's up to? Be sure to purchase a programme from our sales store on the Broadway.
Want to find out what it's up to? Be sure to purchase a programme from our sales store on the Broadway.
December 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
We hope everyone had an enjoyable Christmas, with New Years Day just around the corner we are happy to announce the return of this visiting Kenizes Coach (C25 KAV) as returning vehicle.
Want to find out what it's up to? Be sure to purchase a programme from our sales store on the Broadway.
Want to find out what it's up to? Be sure to purchase a programme from our sales store on the Broadway.
Friends of King Alfred Buses wish everyone a very Happy Christmas! 🎁
We look forward to welcoming you for our New Year's Day Vintage Bus Running Day next week! See you then!
We look forward to welcoming you for our New Year's Day Vintage Bus Running Day next week! See you then!
December 25, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Friends of King Alfred Buses wish everyone a very Happy Christmas! 🎁
We look forward to welcoming you for our New Year's Day Vintage Bus Running Day next week! See you then!
We look forward to welcoming you for our New Year's Day Vintage Bus Running Day next week! See you then!
A little Christmas Eve treat for you all.
We are delighted to be joined by this Midland Red BMMO C5 Coach (780 GHA) for our New Years Day Running Day.
Be sure to purchase a programme from our sales stall located on the Broadway to find out what this Coach will be up to a week tomorrow.
We are delighted to be joined by this Midland Red BMMO C5 Coach (780 GHA) for our New Years Day Running Day.
Be sure to purchase a programme from our sales stall located on the Broadway to find out what this Coach will be up to a week tomorrow.
December 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A little Christmas Eve treat for you all.
We are delighted to be joined by this Midland Red BMMO C5 Coach (780 GHA) for our New Years Day Running Day.
Be sure to purchase a programme from our sales stall located on the Broadway to find out what this Coach will be up to a week tomorrow.
We are delighted to be joined by this Midland Red BMMO C5 Coach (780 GHA) for our New Years Day Running Day.
Be sure to purchase a programme from our sales stall located on the Broadway to find out what this Coach will be up to a week tomorrow.
Advanced Programme sales are now closed for New Year’s Day running day and programmes will be in the post shortly. So to find out what this Tilling Transport AEC Regal (MXB 733) is doing at our New Years Day Running Day be sure to purchase a programme from our stall on the Broadway.
December 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Advanced Programme sales are now closed for New Year’s Day running day and programmes will be in the post shortly. So to find out what this Tilling Transport AEC Regal (MXB 733) is doing at our New Years Day Running Day be sure to purchase a programme from our stall on the Broadway.
Our Leyland Titan PD2 turns 70 next year! 🤯 Celebrate with us and take a ride on this classic bus during our New Year's Day Running Day! 🚌
December 16, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Our Leyland Titan PD2 turns 70 next year! 🤯 Celebrate with us and take a ride on this classic bus during our New Year's Day Running Day! 🚌
New for our News Years Day Running Day we shall be operating a Park and Ride Service from Winchesters Park & Ride South site via St Cross Road, use the post code SO21 2AY to find this site.
December 13, 2025 at 9:37 AM
New for our News Years Day Running Day we shall be operating a Park and Ride Service from Winchesters Park & Ride South site via St Cross Road, use the post code SO21 2AY to find this site.
The Provincial Society Ale & Ride event has been postponed. But good news! On 1st January we will continue to run service 69 between Winchester and Fareham as planned, the timetable for this service is shown below.
December 12, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The Provincial Society Ale & Ride event has been postponed. But good news! On 1st January we will continue to run service 69 between Winchester and Fareham as planned, the timetable for this service is shown below.
Our Hants & Dorset AEC Renown (596 LCG/2212) Prepped for New Year's Running Day
The Renown is ready! Following its failure during our Bus Ride Bonanza in September, the rear axle air bellows were successfully replaced last week and it's ready to go!
The Renown is ready! Following its failure during our Bus Ride Bonanza in September, the rear axle air bellows were successfully replaced last week and it's ready to go!
December 11, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Our Hants & Dorset AEC Renown (596 LCG/2212) Prepped for New Year's Running Day
The Renown is ready! Following its failure during our Bus Ride Bonanza in September, the rear axle air bellows were successfully replaced last week and it's ready to go!
The Renown is ready! Following its failure during our Bus Ride Bonanza in September, the rear axle air bellows were successfully replaced last week and it's ready to go!
Join Hello Wallace in his latest vlog as he visits the Scottish Vintage Bus in Lathalmond to see how the restoration of our Leyland Olympic (JAA 708) is progressing.
You to can help us with the restoration via our website and via our Just Giving Page www.justgiving.com/campaign/oly...
You to can help us with the restoration via our website and via our Just Giving Page www.justgiving.com/campaign/oly...
December 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Join Hello Wallace in his latest vlog as he visits the Scottish Vintage Bus in Lathalmond to see how the restoration of our Leyland Olympic (JAA 708) is progressing.
You to can help us with the restoration via our website and via our Just Giving Page www.justgiving.com/campaign/oly...
You to can help us with the restoration via our website and via our Just Giving Page www.justgiving.com/campaign/oly...
2 years ago today (Dec 8, 2023): A major fire tragically broke out, destroying 8 heritage buses, including the unique King Alfred Leyland Olympic (JAA 708) owned by FoKAB.
Follow the progress:
www.kingalfredbuses.org.uk/olympic
You can donate via just giving www.justgiving.com/campaign/oly...
Follow the progress:
www.kingalfredbuses.org.uk/olympic
You can donate via just giving www.justgiving.com/campaign/oly...
December 8, 2025 at 11:21 AM
2 years ago today (Dec 8, 2023): A major fire tragically broke out, destroying 8 heritage buses, including the unique King Alfred Leyland Olympic (JAA 708) owned by FoKAB.
Follow the progress:
www.kingalfredbuses.org.uk/olympic
You can donate via just giving www.justgiving.com/campaign/oly...
Follow the progress:
www.kingalfredbuses.org.uk/olympic
You can donate via just giving www.justgiving.com/campaign/oly...
Searching for a unique gift for a transport enthusiast? 🎁
Give the gift of a FoKAB Membership (£30)! It supports our buses all year and includes our magazine and exclusive outings.
Learn More: www.kingalfredbuses.org.uk/membership
To arrange a gift membership, email: info@kingalfredbuses.org.uk
Give the gift of a FoKAB Membership (£30)! It supports our buses all year and includes our magazine and exclusive outings.
Learn More: www.kingalfredbuses.org.uk/membership
To arrange a gift membership, email: info@kingalfredbuses.org.uk
December 6, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Searching for a unique gift for a transport enthusiast? 🎁
Give the gift of a FoKAB Membership (£30)! It supports our buses all year and includes our magazine and exclusive outings.
Learn More: www.kingalfredbuses.org.uk/membership
To arrange a gift membership, email: info@kingalfredbuses.org.uk
Give the gift of a FoKAB Membership (£30)! It supports our buses all year and includes our magazine and exclusive outings.
Learn More: www.kingalfredbuses.org.uk/membership
To arrange a gift membership, email: info@kingalfredbuses.org.uk
We are delighted to announce that this Hants & Dorset Bristol LH (ADB 592V) will be in attendance at our New Year's Running Day!
Pictured here in September taking part in Southampton & District Transport Heritage Trust's Classic Bus Spectacular
Pictured here in September taking part in Southampton & District Transport Heritage Trust's Classic Bus Spectacular
December 4, 2025 at 6:54 PM
We are delighted to announce that this Hants & Dorset Bristol LH (ADB 592V) will be in attendance at our New Year's Running Day!
Pictured here in September taking part in Southampton & District Transport Heritage Trust's Classic Bus Spectacular
Pictured here in September taking part in Southampton & District Transport Heritage Trust's Classic Bus Spectacular
You can't beat a nice cuppa this Christmas! Give the perfect gift with a King Alfred Bus Mug!
Each mug features one of 6 classic buses (Lion Olympic, AEC Renown, etc.) beautifully illustrated.
• Single Mug: £10.50
• Set of 6: £55
Each mug features one of 6 classic buses (Lion Olympic, AEC Renown, etc.) beautifully illustrated.
• Single Mug: £10.50
• Set of 6: £55
November 25, 2025 at 9:05 AM
You can't beat a nice cuppa this Christmas! Give the perfect gift with a King Alfred Bus Mug!
Each mug features one of 6 classic buses (Lion Olympic, AEC Renown, etc.) beautifully illustrated.
• Single Mug: £10.50
• Set of 6: £55
Each mug features one of 6 classic buses (Lion Olympic, AEC Renown, etc.) beautifully illustrated.
• Single Mug: £10.50
• Set of 6: £55
NEW YEAR'S DAY RIDE! 🚌
Our Hants & Dorset AEC Renown (596 LCG) runs the first Ale & Ride service (Service 69)!
Fareham: 9:05am (to Winchester) Winchester: 9:00am (return)
Get the full timetable & programme: fokab.sumupstore.com/product/pre-...
#AECRenown #AleAndRide #BusPreservation
Our Hants & Dorset AEC Renown (596 LCG) runs the first Ale & Ride service (Service 69)!
Fareham: 9:05am (to Winchester) Winchester: 9:00am (return)
Get the full timetable & programme: fokab.sumupstore.com/product/pre-...
#AECRenown #AleAndRide #BusPreservation
November 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
NEW YEAR'S DAY RIDE! 🚌
Our Hants & Dorset AEC Renown (596 LCG) runs the first Ale & Ride service (Service 69)!
Fareham: 9:05am (to Winchester) Winchester: 9:00am (return)
Get the full timetable & programme: fokab.sumupstore.com/product/pre-...
#AECRenown #AleAndRide #BusPreservation
Our Hants & Dorset AEC Renown (596 LCG) runs the first Ale & Ride service (Service 69)!
Fareham: 9:05am (to Winchester) Winchester: 9:00am (return)
Get the full timetable & programme: fokab.sumupstore.com/product/pre-...
#AECRenown #AleAndRide #BusPreservation
Today, some of our members took a trip to Reading for the Thames Valley & Great Western Omnibus Trust's Reading Runabout Bus Day. We were thrilled to catch up with a familiar face in the form of this stunning, preserved 1929 Leyland Titan TD1! It was a star at our Heritage Open Days in September.
November 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Today, some of our members took a trip to Reading for the Thames Valley & Great Western Omnibus Trust's Reading Runabout Bus Day. We were thrilled to catch up with a familiar face in the form of this stunning, preserved 1929 Leyland Titan TD1! It was a star at our Heritage Open Days in September.
🚌 Pre-Order Your Guide to our New Year's Day Running Day! 🗓️
Our Official Programme is the perfect way to plan your day on our buses and supports us as a charity.
Grab yours from our webshop today and we'll post it out to you in the weeks prior to the event.
fokab.sumupstore.com/product/pre-...
Our Official Programme is the perfect way to plan your day on our buses and supports us as a charity.
Grab yours from our webshop today and we'll post it out to you in the weeks prior to the event.
fokab.sumupstore.com/product/pre-...
November 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM
🚌 Pre-Order Your Guide to our New Year's Day Running Day! 🗓️
Our Official Programme is the perfect way to plan your day on our buses and supports us as a charity.
Grab yours from our webshop today and we'll post it out to you in the weeks prior to the event.
fokab.sumupstore.com/product/pre-...
Our Official Programme is the perfect way to plan your day on our buses and supports us as a charity.
Grab yours from our webshop today and we'll post it out to you in the weeks prior to the event.
fokab.sumupstore.com/product/pre-...
Our New Year's Day Running Day is just around the corner. To get you in the mood, here's a look back at some of our favorite sights and sounds from last year's event!
November 13, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Our New Year's Day Running Day is just around the corner. To get you in the mood, here's a look back at some of our favorite sights and sounds from last year's event!
Thanks to a follower for sharing this 1967 film of the London to South journey.
Look out around the 6-minute mark for the Broadway full of King Alfred Buses! It looks just like one of our Running Days!
youtu.be/fIm3iYZuxHo?...
Look out around the 6-minute mark for the Broadway full of King Alfred Buses! It looks just like one of our Running Days!
youtu.be/fIm3iYZuxHo?...
Vintage railway film - Speedrail to the south - 1967
YouTube video by Bennett Brook Railway
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November 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Thanks to a follower for sharing this 1967 film of the London to South journey.
Look out around the 6-minute mark for the Broadway full of King Alfred Buses! It looks just like one of our Running Days!
youtu.be/fIm3iYZuxHo?...
Look out around the 6-minute mark for the Broadway full of King Alfred Buses! It looks just like one of our Running Days!
youtu.be/fIm3iYZuxHo?...
Throwback Thursday! 🚌
Did you know we once owned a third Leyland Atlantean (HOR 591E)? We used this bus during our early years, way back in 1985. Unfortunately, due to a number of issues, it had to be scrapped.
Did you know we once owned a third Leyland Atlantean (HOR 591E)? We used this bus during our early years, way back in 1985. Unfortunately, due to a number of issues, it had to be scrapped.
November 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Throwback Thursday! 🚌
Did you know we once owned a third Leyland Atlantean (HOR 591E)? We used this bus during our early years, way back in 1985. Unfortunately, due to a number of issues, it had to be scrapped.
Did you know we once owned a third Leyland Atlantean (HOR 591E)? We used this bus during our early years, way back in 1985. Unfortunately, due to a number of issues, it had to be scrapped.
We were proud to support the fantastic Twyford St Mary's PTA firework display on Monday evening by providing a free vintage bus service.
Here's a great shot of our Leyland Panther (UOU 417H) captured by Matthew Feldwick, passing under the railway bridge at Shawford.
Here's a great shot of our Leyland Panther (UOU 417H) captured by Matthew Feldwick, passing under the railway bridge at Shawford.
November 5, 2025 at 9:39 AM
We were proud to support the fantastic Twyford St Mary's PTA firework display on Monday evening by providing a free vintage bus service.
Here's a great shot of our Leyland Panther (UOU 417H) captured by Matthew Feldwick, passing under the railway bridge at Shawford.
Here's a great shot of our Leyland Panther (UOU 417H) captured by Matthew Feldwick, passing under the railway bridge at Shawford.
2 months to go until our New Year's Running Day! We're teaming up with The Provincial Society and their Ale & Ride event! We'll be running the Service 69 between Winchester Broadway and Fareham Bus Station, with a bus running every 90 minutes. Mark your calendars!
November 1, 2025 at 9:46 AM
2 months to go until our New Year's Running Day! We're teaming up with The Provincial Society and their Ale & Ride event! We'll be running the Service 69 between Winchester Broadway and Fareham Bus Station, with a bus running every 90 minutes. Mark your calendars!