16 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, February 3rd, 2005


www.clitheroetoday.co.uk


Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) Family is driving force behind business


ADVERTISING FEATURE


Editorial written by FAIZA .AFZAAL Advertisint; co-ordinated bv LISA RUDGYARD-STENSON


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Auto Electrical Service & Sales Are pleased to be associated with ‘Hodsons Coaches’ Pendle Training Estate,


Chatbum. Clitheroe BB7 4JY Tel/Fax: 01200 441132


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During this time, the coach firm has b u i l t u p a n e n v i a b l e r e p u t a t i o n b o t h


FOR almost half a century, the dis­ tinctive white coaches of Hodsons of Gisburn have become a familiar site for many people across the Ribble Valley and Yorkshire.


locally and nationally by ensuring the passengers’ journey is as comfortable and


trouble free as possible. But now the standards of the success­


ful family-run business have accelerated and proprietor Mr Michael Hodson is happy to announce the firm’s new home - Link 59 Business Park in Clitheroe. The move to the popular business park


follows the increasing popularity of the reputable firm, which has seen it go from one coach to a fleet of coaches. Back in the mid-sixties, Michael and


his parents - Ken and Dorothy Hodson - began with just one minibus working from their family home a t Pyecross Farm, in Paythome. Their first contract was transporting children to the local schools. As the business grew, more vehicles


were acquired and as a result, in 1972, the company moved to Deerpark Garage, in Gisbum. The business truly became a family


affair when the couple’s son, Michael, and daughter-in-law Heather joined the firm.


• i f new premises and them


every success Unit 2, Lincoln Park,


Salthill Industrial Estate. Clitheroe BB7 IQ D


Tel: 01200 444464 Office


ADELE DOBSON is waiting to take your calls (B2S0105/ld)


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I ENGINEERING LTD


(G eneral Ensineerins) i FINANCE


are pleased to be associated with


Hodsons Coaches and wish them continued success in their new premies


agsuyiate Bridgeway House, Mellor Road, m em b e r CheadleHulme,CheshireSK85AU


Tel: 0161 488 4000 • Fa.v 0161 488 4567 email: admin@hansar.co.uk


Distributors of Quaiity, New and Used Coaches


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We are proud to be suppliers of tlie MAN Noge Coach to


Hodsons of Glsbum and wish them confinuod success


visit our Webstte at www.mentorplc.oom ■1


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j WHATEVER your needs, Hodsons has vehicles to suit all your requirements (B280105/le) R S


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Suppliers of weldins equipment, work


wear, tools, janitorial supplies,


hire equipment Unit 2, Deanfield Court,


link 52 Business Park, Pimlico Road, Clitheroe


Telephone: 01200 443733 Fax; 01200 423320


Email; rvst©byconnect.com


TOOL CENTME are pleased to supply


CLITHEROE


'Hodson Coaches'and wish them well for the future


Unit 5, Shawbridge Sawmill, Taylor Street, Clitheroe Phone Q12G0 <528067 Fax 01200 428083


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Ifor Williams distributor for over 30 years Are pleased to supply


H@ds©iis C®acli@§


and wish them continued success in their new premises


Lyndale Works, Gisburn, Ciitheroe Telephone: 01200 4 4 5 5 5 5


Proprietors M r M K H odson Bui ldins G, Link 59 Business Park, Deanffield Way, Pimlico Link R o ad , Clitheroe


Telephonet 01200 429220 • tarn 01200 422980 Emaik hodsonscoaches@btconnect.com


W h y n o t visit o u r w e b s i t e o n w w w . h o d s o n s c o a c h e s . c o m


16 to 70 Seater Luxury & Executive Coaches to Suit All Occasions


HODSONS Coaches are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. B280105/lf


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Are pleased to be associated with


and wish them


well in their new premises


20 Ribble Lane, | Chatbum


Telephone: 07970 636207 A Ad - -T '- J V in yl s i g n s & ' c r a p h l c s M


Installation Services Your image is our image !


Manufacture st Sisn Desisn


AT YOUR SERVICE: Adelc Dobson (front) along with Michael Hodson, Heather Hodson and Thomas Hodson (B280105/lb)


In 1994, Michael bought the business


from his father and it was strengthened further by the introduction of his son, Thomas, and daughter Adele. The thriving firm now boasts seven


top-of-the-range coaches of various seat­ ing capacities. The range of coaches includes: 16, 24,


33, 53, 55, 57 and 70-seaters. Whatever your needs, Hodsons has vehicles to suit all your requirements, and executive vehicles, offering 49 seats, are also available for people who want to travel in style. The expansion has meant the creation


of three part-time jobs and, depending on the further progress of the company, more jobs may be up for grabs - so watch this space! Hodsons employs 22 drivers, who have


all been checked by the Griminal Record Bureau, and in the event of an emergency all the drivers are equipped with cellular radio phones. As customer satisfaction is the family’s


top priority, some of the coaches offer air conditioning and reclining seats for added passenger comfort. Some are fully equipped with on-board


television sets and the availability of hot and cold drinks promises first-class travel for all the passengers.


Hodsons provides transport for people travelling anywhere in the country and any European country. The company is contracted


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by North Yorkshire Gounty Gouncil and Lancashire Gounty Gouncil to operate school contracts. Many of these schools take advantage of low-rate deals offered dur­ ing school hours. The deals cover day trips for a multitude of purposes i.e. geography field trips, outings to histori­ cal sites, sports meetings or simply a fun day out. Hodsons caters for private


groups and organisations pro­ viding travel in both Britain and Europe. These include sports clubs, young farmers, church groups and conference delegates.


Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) Call


in at new


booking office


The company organises every­


thing concerning your trip - from the ferry crossing to accommodation - so you can sit back and enjoy your jour­ ney in comfortable surroundings. Michael, along with his family’s


expert knowledge and years’ of busi­ ness experience, has ensured that attention to customer care and a friendly personal service are always their top priorities. With this in mind, customers can


now visit a brand new booking office in Pimlico Link Road where they can speak to either Heather or Adele and book tickets to their chosen des­ tination. The duo will ensure that they per­


sonally attend to the customers’ needs and guarantee th a t every excursion is special. Looking ahead to many more


happy and successful years and recognising the further potential of the business, Hodsons is now concen­ trating on developing its tour pro­ grammes and is aiming to publish its first tour brochure by 200'7. Hodsons coaches are available to


take you on your travels 24 hours a day and seven day a week. For further information or if you


would like to book a coach, please call 01200 429220, fax 01200 422980, e-mail: hodsonscoaches@btconnect.com


or simply visit the new office at Deanfield Way, Pimlico link Road, Glitheroe.


THOMAS Hodson at the wheel (B280105/lc) LEFT lo right are Adcic Dobson, Michael Hodson, Heather Hodson and Thomas Hodson (B280105/la) a :> i 1’,'' X \* Ac*


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wish them soodwill and prosperity in their I new business location on the Link 59 Business Park


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Best of luck for the future in your new premises


Mini / Midi / Maxi Skips Friendiy and efficient service


_ Unit 3, Pendle Trading Estate Chatburn


Tel: 0 1 2 0 0 4 4 1 5 2 2 € C a l v s r l e v /


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Would like to wish Hodsotis Coaches continued success in their new premises


North Street Saw Mills, Clitheroe Teiephone/Fax: 01200 423545 Mobile: 07973 421 430 geocaivcrley@tiscali.co.uk


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