There was small running day in chatham and Rochester on 27th December to celebrate the 60th birthday of norman Kemp, the current owner of Nu-Venture buses.

A selection of London buses ran on several routes in the area, all of which were licenced PSVs. I swa at least 3 RMs, including 357 and the one from GoCoach. Ensign sent along their RLH, and my GS67 provided a service to Lodge Hill. other services were provided by Nu-Venture Titans, the stagecoach East Kent Regent V and Chalkwell Coaches Optare Solos. Sorry if I missed anyone out! I was rather occupied driving my own bus! There was also a static display of buses in Rochester coach park, with local vehicles in evidence, including a B&H Mercedes artic!

There was a good turnout and a delightful evening tea at a local hostlery aftewards for invited guests. It was nice to meet old faces I hadn't seen for years, including Pete Nichols, Brian Bell and Phil shafe from Metroline and many more..

Happy Birthday Norman.

My bus number (if any): RML2532