Friends of King Alfred Buses
Latest Updates
LEYLAND OLYMPIC JAA 708 UPDATES
For the latest updates on the progress of rebuilding the Olympic, please go to our Olympic Restoration page.
NEXT EVENTS
Sunday 14th September 2025
Running Day as part of Heritage Open Days
Free rides on King Alfred buses from Winchester Broadway, and special guest bus 1929 Leyland Titan TD1 giving its first public rides since complete restoration.
Shuttle service to and from the Hyde 900 exhibition.
Park & Ride buses operated by guest vehicles between Broadway and St. Catherine's Park & Ride car park.
To pre-order a running day programme, please go to our Online Shop to purchase. They will be delivered in the week before the running day.
MEMBERSHIP
For only £30 you can become a Friend of King Alfred Buses. Click on 'Membership' for more details. In this way you can keep up with all the latest developments and take part in various members' activities.
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Community
We meet regularly to celebrate our work and to enjoy the vehicles we preserve. Our friendly group is always welcoming of new members and are always keen to share!
As a registered charity we rely heavily on donations to continue our work, especially in these difficult times.
® The "statue" device and "King Alfred" are registered trademarks of the "Friends of King Alfred Buses"
Together they form part of the charity logo and appear on our preserved vehicles.