Jimbo123 Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 Random one - are there any private coach services anymore that run to every away game? Obviously we've got the CATS which is club run, but other than "Sam's Cider Bus" is there anything else really going anymore? I struggle with CATS as the gang I go with like a drink and it's strictly forbidden on there, but not really aware of any private coach services that run everywhere anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 8 minutes ago, Jimbo123 said: Random one - are there any private coach services anymore that run to every away game? Obviously we've got the CATS which is club run, but other than "Sam's Cider Bus" is there anything else really going anymore? I struggle with CATS as the gang I go with like a drink and it's strictly forbidden on there, but not really aware of any private coach services that run everywhere anymore? Drinking ON the coaches has been banned for years as far as I'm aware. When we ran them in the 80s/90s we regularly had Police come on and search the coaches. We just tended to get everywhere early, not sure if things have changed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 16 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: Drinking ON the coaches has been banned for years as far as I'm aware. When we ran them in the 80s/90s we regularly had Police come on and search the coaches. We just tended to get everywhere early, not sure if things have changed. I was on a new National Express bus last weekend and the driver said that there were alcohol-detecting sensors above each seat. Didn't sound massively likely, but part of a wider trend. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 6 minutes ago, Tom said: I was on a new National Express bus last weekend and the driver said that there were alcohol-detecting sensors above each seat. Didn't sound massively likely, but part of a wider trend. I wonder how much you would have to drink the night before to set them off by breathing on them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Eddie Hitler said: I wonder how much you would have to drink the night before to set them off by breathing on them! Try it out and let me know how it goes. I couldn't work out which bit was the sensor, so I assumed it was a lie, but hey maybe it isn't! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTIDhc Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 46 minutes ago, Jimbo123 said: Random one - are there any private coach services anymore that run to every away game? Obviously we've got the CATS which is club run, but other than "Sam's Cider Bus" is there anything else really going anymore? I struggle with CATS as the gang I go with like a drink and it's strictly forbidden on there, but not really aware of any private coach services that run everywhere anymore? Unfortunately I believe Sam's Cider Bus is no longer running, finishing this season. A real shame as always a great group on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzos Only Goal Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 Did someone mention national express, yes you did. Just revenge sharing this ear worm. https://youtu.be/p_GLSgJ39Dc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo123 Posted May 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 36 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: Drinking ON the coaches has been banned for years as far as I'm aware. When we ran them in the 80s/90s we regularly had Police come on and search the coaches. We just tended to get everywhere early, not sure if things have changed. It has, but private coaches tends to happen doesn't it as we know. I don't drink at the moment so not an issue for me, but that may chance come August (usually does). 1 minute ago, CTIDhc said: Unfortunately I believe Sam's Cider Bus is no longer running, finishing this season. A real shame as always a great group on there Oh really? What a shame, I've been on a few times great bunch of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTIDhc Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Jimbo123 said: It has, but private coaches tends to happen doesn't it as we know. I don't drink at the moment so not an issue for me, but that may chance come August (usually does). Oh really? What a shame, I've been on a few times great bunch of people. Unfortunately so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo123 Posted May 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 9 minutes ago, CTIDhc said: Unfortunately so Gutting that, great group of people as said already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 23, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 Sadly the yellow submarine no longer runs from Weston As above points included it got too much hassle with more and more restrictions being in place by the police Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 Genuine question re: CATS. How much before the game do they tend to arrive at the away ground? Do you have enough time to find a local away-friendly pub for a beer and a bite to eat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo123 Posted May 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: Genuine question re: CATS. How much before the game do they tend to arrive at the away ground? Do you have enough time to find a local away-friendly pub for a beer and a bite to eat? Couple of hours before so yeah mate. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 Just now, Jimbo123 said: Couple of hours before so yeah mate. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Tom said: Try it out and let me know how it goes. I couldn't work out which bit was the sensor, so I assumed it was a lie, but hey maybe it isn't! This is when we find out he's the driver.... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbespm Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 Cats used to do a pick up at the golden Valley for Northern away games for gloucester and Cheltenham bcfc fans. Anyone know if they still do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atyeo's Love Child Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 17 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: This is when we find out he's the driver.... Classic.... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 Running to every away match might need some extensive training, but there are some private coaches available... https://we-run.co.uk/find-a-running-coach/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topper 123 Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 Watch this space 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 17 minutes ago, Magger1 said: Watch this space Ominous or omnibus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 9 hours ago, Tom said: I was on a new National Express bus last weekend and the driver said that there were alcohol-detecting sensors above each seat. Didn't sound massively likely, but part of a wider trend. How did they cram everyone's Mum in there? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 9 hours ago, Tom said: I was on a new National Express bus last weekend and the driver said that there were alcohol-detecting sensors above each seat. Didn't sound massively likely, but part of a wider trend. That’s just above the drivers seat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 40 minutes ago, WarksRobin said: Ominous or omnibus 58 minutes ago, Magger1 said: Watch this space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 59 minutes ago, Magger1 said: Watch this space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul G Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 9 hours ago, Tom said: I was on a new National Express bus last weekend and the driver said that there were alcohol-detecting sensors above each seat. Didn't sound massively likely, but part of a wider trend. My wife has just told me that on her trip up to London a few weeks ago her and a friend were swigging a bottle of wine and no alarms went of. Classy bird my missus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 if you know you know.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 34 minutes ago, Paul G said: My wife has just told me that on her trip up to London a few weeks ago her and a friend were swigging a bottle of wine and no alarms went of. Classy bird my missus Well it might have been an older one without the sensors. I am thinking that the sensors are a bit of a yarn, anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 Back in the day we use to fill a thermos flask with bacardi and coke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 19 hours ago, CyderInACan said: Genuine question re: CATS. How much before the game do they tend to arrive at the away ground? Do you have enough time to find a local away-friendly pub for a beer and a bite to eat? The earliest the police will allow is an hour and a half before KO. If it's looking that we will arrive too early then additional time is added at the services, eg 45 mins instead of 30 etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 Beryl gave me a three match ban for drinking on the coaches, reduced to 2 on appeal, I really miss her, straight soeaker 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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