Mainline News Brief – August 22

KidsOut Trip to Oakwood for the children of Ysgol Y Deri, Penarth.

On the 23 June, Mainline Coaches were delighted to support Dinas Powys Rotary Club a wonderful day out to Oakwood for two coaches of school children from Ysgol Y Deri, Penarth. The trip was part of the national Rotary KidsOut scheme, which has resumed after a long gap caused by COVID.

Thanks to the money raised at Dinas Powys Rotary’s very successful Classic Car Show, held in Sully on May 29^th, twice as many children were able to take part in the trip this year, including those who missed out last summer.

A great day was had by all, the weather was perfect, sunny but not too hot!

Mainline Support for Ukraine refugees trip to Porthcawl

On 28^th July Mainline Coaches were delighted to offer free coach travel to Ukrainian Refugees for a day trip from their residence in Newport to the coastal resort of Porthcawl

Chris Mainwaring , Managing Director of Mainline Coaches, said: “The events in Ukraine have shocked us all, and we know lots of people will be affected in different ways. Our Staff felt that they wanted to do something positive to help, and by offering free coach travel for this day trip, we hope to support the efforts being made by other organisations to give these refugees a welcome, enjoyment and a home.”

Mainline coach driver Mike also helped by arranging free entrance and food at the Porthcawl Fun Fair for the refugees and with traditional Welsh sunny weather a great day was enjoyed by all.