Dear Editor...
Mr Brown’s Labour Government should recall the words
of Oliver Cromwell, some three plus centuries past...
THOMAS HARDIE MAXUS
“It is high time for me to put an end to your
sitting in this place, which you have dishonoured
by your contempt of all virtue, and defiled by your
practice of every vice; ye are a factious crew, and
The one stop
enemies to all good government; ye are a pack of
mercenary wretches, and would like Esau sell
your country for a mess of pottage, and like
Minibus Shop!
Judas betray your God for a few pieces of money.
Is there a single virtue now remaining amongst
Thomas Hardie is a well known name in the motor industry and in particular
you? Is there one vice you do not possess? Ye
in the North West of England. Our seven depots offer after sales facilities
have no more religion than my horse; gold is your
God; which of you have not barter’d your
including extended hours opening, specialist body and paint, contract
conscience for bribes? Is there a man amongst you that has
maintenance and many other facilities that make us a ‘one stop’ shop for the
the least care for the good of the Commonwealth? minibus operator
Ye sordid prostitutes have you not defil’d this
NEW MINIBUS & SPECIALIST BUS SALES
sacred place, and turn’d the Lord’s temple into a
den of thieves, by your immoral principles and
wicked practices? Ye are grown intolerably
Our New Light Commercial Sales team are all manufacturer trained
odious to the whole nation; you were deputed here by the
specialists and conversant in all aspects of Light commercial vehicles and
people to get grievances redress’d, are yourselves gone! minibus operations. They are able to advise on specifications, availability
So! Take away that shining bauble there, and
and finance options for minibuses, ambulances, welfare vehicles, as well as
lock up the doors. In the name of God, go!”
standard vans, trucks, tippers and many other options.
Vince Grimshaw
REMARKETED MINIBUS & SPECIALIST BUS SALES
Dear Editor... Our LCV remarketing division can offer a huge selection of affordable low
I was sitting in my car, bored as usual these days, and
mileage Minibuses in the 12, 15 and 17 seat categories in addition to the
thought I would have a go at writing a poem. Some of the many seating and wheelchair combinations. We carry vehicles direct from
lads thought it was a giggle so here we go... let me know
manufacturers all in A1 condition and ready for work. All vehicles are subject
what you think, publishable?
to stringent quality checks, carry a comprehensive guarantee with tailor made

‘The credit crunch has took its toll
finance packages to suit customers requirements.
would we be better on the dole?
With fares a few and drivers many
CALL US TODAY, WE ARE A ‘GOOD DEAL BETTER’
it’s hard to make an honest penny.
07837 197 871 | 0161 935 6100 | www.stockportldv.com

Xmas time it came and went
but not a lot of coin was spent
Thomas
and there we were all out in force
Hardie
a bit like flogging a dead horse.
Minibus Team

Name Tel No Fax No Mobile e-Mail
We sit and prod our data head
all in the hope a job be fed
That’s not just going round the block
Dave Robins
0161 935 0161 935 07837 197
6155 6109 871
drobins@thardie.co.uk
but many clicks upon our clock,
say through the pipe, or out of town
John Lomax
0161 935 0161 935 07973 325
or even just a run around
6158 6109 085
jlomax@thardie.co.uk
With stops and starts and waiting time
the fare could well be over £9.00.
Pete Cooney
0161 935 0161 935 07973 325
6157 6109 076
pcooney@thardie.co.uk

The morning bounce it is no more
Chris Shenton
0161 935 01606 07891 283
the days are gone when home by four
6153 830109 125
cshenton@thardie.co.uk
with money made and miles a plenty
the diesel tank all but empty.

So now we work a few hours more
Dear Editor...
to try and make another score (£20) In response to the letter by PD in April’s issue, I would like to take this opportunity to
to make the day worth coming out reply. As the ex company secretary of UniCabs I would like to make it known that I was
instead of going home with nowt! not out to make trouble at this year’s AGM. It would have been easy to say nothing and
DON’T MISS THE BUS WITH THESE PRICES

I knew that if I did I would be vilified, but I am not prepared to sit back and say nothing. BRAND NEW 09 MOBILITY BUS £23,995 FINANCE LEASE 3X59 £495.79 (£114.41 PER WEEK)
Hello there ‘drives’ you been on long?
You cannot have an Annual General Meeting without accounts (Rule 16(a), the receipt BRAND NEW 16 SEAT BUS WITH PANORAMIC GLASS AND OVER HEAD LUGGAGE £19,995 F/LEASE 3X59 £413.14 (£95.34 P/W)
We listen to the same old song.
of the accounts and balance sheet (d) the application of profits). At the 2007 07-07 MAXAGM, the US BUS WHEELCHAIR WITH INT LIFT £13,995 F/LEASE 3 X 47 £413.14 (£95.34 PER WEEK)
You been busy? When you off?
accounts were not ready as the accountant was ill, I could have said something then, 07-57 MAXUS 17 SEATER BUS £11,995 FINANCE LEASE 3 X 47 £293.78 ( £67.79 PER WEEK)
I often wonder do they scoff
but was prepared to say nothing as the treasurer guaranteed to inform the membership 07-07 MAXUS 17 SEATER BUS £9,995 FINANCE LEASE 3 X 47 £244,79 ( £56.49 PER WEEK)
or have they nothing else to say?
We’ve seen the ‘vid by Peter Kay.
when the accounts were ready. However, we never received the accounts because he 07-07 MAXUS 15 SEATER BUS £8,995 FINANCE LEASE 3X47 £221.80 ( 51.18 PER WEEK)

forgot. Surely one of the other seven directors should have remembered, did they all 06-56 MAXUS 15 SEATER BUS £7995 FINANCE LEASE 3 X 47 £198.48 (45.80 PER WEEK)
The times have changed, not much to do
forget too? Are rules worth having? Yes, if they are adhered to; if the chairman doesn’t 06-56 MAXUS 9 SEAT AIRPORT BUS £6995 FINANCE LEASE 3 X 47 £175.40 (£40.47 PER WEEK)
and now we need an NVQ
like the rule of Refund of Share Capital why doesn’t he call a meeting to change it? Or 05-55 CONVOY 17 SEATER BUS £5,995 FINANCE LEASE 3 X 47 £152.32 ( £35.15 PER WEEK)
to ply our trade and earn a bob
does he know that he cannot change this rule and remain a Co-operative?
ALL PRICES ARE PLUS VAT. FINANCE LEASE IS WITH 95% AGREED PARTICIPATION IN SALE PROCEEDS. BUSINESS USERS ONLY
but aren’t we lucky eh....we got a job!

Yours sincerely
From Seamus 29. Wallasey Cars on the Wirral Eddie Wiles
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