Ann Linfield
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Trips and events in 2023
We are pleased to announce our new programme of events. Monday 13th March, 13:15 - 14:00, 3E3.8. Hear about the Bath Abbey Footprint project. Jeremy Key-Pugh from the project will talk about management of the project, the archaeological finds and...
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Omnibus is relaunching!
Join us on 6 February in the Wessex Staff Hub 10am – 2pm to find out more about our new programme of events and about the lunchtime activities we support. Free refreshments. What is Omnibus? Well, we are the staff...
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Brilliant Bletchley and the amazing people who worked there
Never having been to Bletchley Park before, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. With an estimated travel time of three hours, it was further than Omnibus trips usually go. Would it be worth the journey and would there be...
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Trip to Dunster Castle and West Somerset Railway
Thanks to Holly Dean-Young for her account of our trip to Dunster Castle in August (see below) and apologies for the belated posting! We were lucky to have beautiful weather as we hopped on a coach to Dunster Castle...
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Omnibus Trip to Kew Gardens
On Saturday 27th April, intrepid Omnibus members braved the gales and headed off to London. Half the group decided to explore Kew Gardens, whilst the remainder chose to visit the historic Hampton Court Palace. Kew Gardens, as always, were looking...
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Omnibus trip to Bristol Aerospace
Did you know that the average life expectancy for a WW1 pilot was 11 days after finishing training? Or that the earliest planes were made from bamboo? Or that in WW2 Fry’s chocolate factory in Keynsham was a shadow factory...
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Review of 2018
It’s been another busy year for Omnibus! We are pleased to report that the number of Omnibus members is steadily rising and the number of clubs affiliated to us expanding. This year we have been lucky enough to welcome staff...
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Omnibus trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon - 18th August
Join us on a trip to Stratford-upon-Avon on Saturday 18th August Stratford-upon-Avon is a beautiful medieval market town in the heart of England. It boasts many Tudor built houses, walled gardens and quaint walkways. Visit Henley Street, where William Shakespeare...
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Behind the scenes tour of the Roman Baths
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind those ‘Staff only’ doors in museum? Then this is the tour for you! The tour was led by Susan Fox, Collection Manager at the Roman Baths and this enabled us to get...
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The day we went to Cardiff - and our next outings!
On Saturday 14th April, a group of Omnibus members, friends and family ventured on the coach to Cardiff. Some took the opportunity to shop ‘til they dropped, while others headed for the Castle, Museum or the Bay. Most though made...