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western Forum Member Posts: 87	Godsons Nov 11, 2014 16:53:39 GMT 1 kendall17 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by western on Nov 11, 2014 16:53:39 GMT 1 Any info on Godsons closing down?

hstjohnny Forum Member Still Awaiting anything other than a Wright Eclipse! Posts: 240	Godsons Nov 11, 2014 22:01:27 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hstjohnny on Nov 11, 2014 22:01:27 GMT 1 Nothing, could be another rumor. There was a rumor going around not long ago that they had been purchased by King long.
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Jamie Moderator Posts: 715	Godsons Nov 11, 2014 22:20:15 GMT 1 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jamie on Nov 11, 2014 22:20:15 GMT 1 Saw two of there coaches today still going strong....

andyk4050 Forum Member Posts: 906	Godsons Nov 11, 2014 22:26:49 GMT 1 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by andyk4050 on Nov 11, 2014 22:26:49 GMT 1 Got told by a driver who works for these that they may be finishing sometime next year, but they've just been told to wait and see what happens for now

kendall17 Forum Member Justice for the 96! Posts: 4,514	Godsons Nov 12, 2014 9:43:12 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kendall17 on Nov 12, 2014 9:43:12 GMT 1 Nov 11, 2014 22:01:27 GMT 1 hstjohnny said: There was a rumor going around not long ago that they had been purchased by King long. A wild rumor at that. I know exactly whats going on but don't really wish to divulge.
	And finally to all those people that wrote this team off, to all those that criticised this team tonight is for you - Sir Kevin Sinfield. 8/10/11.

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Godsons Nov 12, 2014 10:45:26 GMT 1

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Nov 12, 2014 9:43:12 GMT 1 kendall17 said:

Nov 11, 2014 22:01:27 GMT 1 hstjohnny said:

There was a rumor going around not long ago that they had been purchased by King long.

A wild rumor at that.

I know exactly whats going on but don't really wish to divulge.

Seen it local that closing down in December

Russ Forum Member Posts: 421	Godsons Nov 25, 2014 19:13:19 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Russ on Nov 25, 2014 19:13:19 GMT 1 Went past Sandbed Lane tonight and no coaches/buses there and blocked of by soil heap

kendall17 Forum Member Justice for the 96! Posts: 4,514	Godsons Nov 25, 2014 20:20:59 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kendall17 on Nov 25, 2014 20:20:59 GMT 1 Sandbed lane was sold in September via auction. Coach operations still running.
	And finally to all those people that wrote this team off, to all those that criticised this team tonight is for you - Sir Kevin Sinfield. 8/10/11.

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Godsons Dec 10, 2014 17:26:22 GMT 1

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So it looks like all is confirmed. Godson's will cease trading on 31.12.14. They have quite a lot of work booked in for 2015 so who knows where it'll be going.

All vehicles have been up for sale at a price to sell (despite their condition).

YJ14 JEO - Yutong - Sold
PO11 HVZ - Tata Hispano - Still for sale
YJ08 NRY - Bova Magiq - Sold (but remains with fleet)
YN05 VRY - Plaxton Paragon - Sold
FN04 FSV - Volvo Caetano - Sold (but believe it remains)
YU04 XJG - Plaxton Paragon - Sold
BJ03 OUF - Merc Touro - Sold
YD02 RJX - OVI Versatile - Sold (rumoured to be in preservation)
M955 HRY - B6 Caetano - Still for sale
All 3 Deckers & The Ulsterbus Tiger remain but are for sale.

A sad end for an operator who has just completed their 50th year.

Last Edit: Dec 10, 2014 17:29:08 GMT 1 by kendall17

And finally to all those people that wrote this team off, to all those that criticised this team tonight is for you - Sir Kevin Sinfield. 8/10/11.

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Godsons Jan 6, 2015 15:35:42 GMT 1

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Finally, something from Godsons themselves!

As some of you may be aware, Godsons Coaches company name, telephone number, e-mail address and work diary have all been transferred to York Pullman Bus Company Ltd.
Anyone who has private hires booked with Godsons please be reassured your booking will be honoured by York Pullman Bus Company. Please speak to Zoe James at York Pullman Bus Company if you have any queries.
With regards to day trips, we are unsure as to whether we will still continue to operate day trips, but please feel free to contact us with your details if this is something you are interested in and we will be in touch.
We are still contactable on the usual Godsons telephone number or contact us on the York Pullman Bus Company telephone number; 01904 622992.
Look out for the Godsons liveried coaches on the roads soon!

York Pullman will be operating a coach (or coaches) in Godsons colours.

All vehicles barring M955 HRY have now departed for pastures new/scrap.

And finally to all those people that wrote this team off, to all those that criticised this team tonight is for you - Sir Kevin Sinfield. 8/10/11.

clifton Forum Member Posts: 711	Godsons Jan 8, 2015 22:45:38 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by clifton on Jan 8, 2015 22:45:38 GMT 1 Another name to add to the York Pullman portfolio. They bought the Frances business a few years ago, now using the Ideal name, then Inglebys not too long ago.
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Godsons Jan 9, 2015 20:39:14 GMT 1 via the ProBoards App andy1988 likes this

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York Pullmans portfolio:

York Pullman Rufforth/Strensall
Frances/Ideal Motor Services M Weighton
Inglebys York
Dodsworth Boroughbridge
Glenn Coaches Haxby
Wrays Harrogate
Godsons Crossgates.

Got a very big scope on the business now.

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Godsons Jan 13, 2015 15:04:28 GMT 1

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Jan 9, 2015 20:39:14 GMT 1 Jamie said:

York Pullmans portfolio:

York Pullman Rufforth/Strensall
Frances/Ideal Motor Services M Weighton
Inglebys York
Dodsworth Boroughbridge
Glenn Coaches Haxby
Wrays Harrogate
Godsons Crossgates.

Got a very big scope on the business now.

Wrays was bought by Eddie Brown not York Pullman around 2000. I knew they took over Frances but didn't know about the rest.

FIYHANunDer Forum Member Posts: 212	Godsons Jan 14, 2015 22:42:36 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by FIYHANunDer on Jan 14, 2015 22:42:36 GMT 1 Saw a Hispano in J&B colours today. Is that ex Godsons or have they bought a different one?

andy1988 Newbie Posts: 3	Godsons Jan 16, 2015 15:50:35 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by andy1988 on Jan 16, 2015 15:50:35 GMT 1 Saw York Pullman Merc Touro on Godsons former school contract in Roundhay today. Fair amount of empty miles if they're coming from Rufforth every day to do it.

Jamie Moderator Posts: 715	Godsons Jan 17, 2015 9:59:15 GMT 1 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jamie on Jan 17, 2015 9:59:15 GMT 1 Don't forget that now have a yard at Boroughbridge!

tyresmoke Forum Member Posts: 142	Godsons Jan 18, 2015 13:25:03 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tyresmoke on Jan 18, 2015 13:25:03 GMT 1 YJ14JEO Yutong went to Atkinsons of Ingleby Arncliffe

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