Grindles Coaches Ltd

27/10/2024

Today we have a few coaches out! One being down at the Hall for Cornwall with The Cory Band for an afternoon concert! What a show it is so far! 🎺🎷🥁🎻

For all of your private hire enquires please don’t hesitate to contact us 01594 822110 or visit https://bit.ly/3h3bxMu for a no obligation quote.

23/10/2024

Another great couple of days working alongside Ed Drewitt, naturalist and wildlife detective rewitt, naturalist and wildlife detective and his guests with our Euro 6 16 seater luxury minibus, visiting local attractions around the Forest Of Dean.

With our continued reinvestment this is one of nine ‘Euro 6’ - Ultra Low Emission Standard coach to enter our fleet, further contributing to our commitment at Grindles to ensure that we are keeping the air that we breath as clean as possible. 🌱

As can be expected, this minibus includes:
💺 16/19 Reclining Seats with 3 Point Seat Belts
🎤 Radio/CD + P.A
📀 DVD Player + 1 Monitor
📍 GPS Tracking

For all of your private hire enquires please don’t hesitate to contact us 01594 822110 or visit https://bit.ly/3h3bxMu for a no obligation quote.

23/10/2024

John Kyrle High School - Bus 19 - Bus Update

Unfortunately, since reverting back to our original timetable for Bus 19, the Drybrook Road has since been closed again for an Emergency, burst water main.

Therefore for the next two days we will be reverting to our revised timetable/route as per the past few weeks. This can be found here:

https://www.grindlescoaches.co.uk/schools/drybrook-road-closure-23-09-2024 .ph2hpr26b7q4

22/10/2024

John Kyrle High School Bus Updates

Bus 19 - Mitcheldean/Drybrook/Cinderford

As of this afternoon, Bus 19 will revert back to the original timetable, due to the Drybrook Road now being open, and confirmation given that it will not close again.

Bus 18 - Bream/Coleford/Lydbrook

Due to the Stowfield Road unexpectedly being closed, with no Through Traffic, the bus will have to divert around the closure. The bus will still serve all stops, although, will divert via Cats Hill, Ruardean and Joy’s Green to reach Lydbrook. The bus will proceed to The Forge Hammer, turn around and follow the normal route from this point forward. With this in mind, the bus may arrive slightly later at all stops.

We are awaiting confirmation from Gloucestershire County Council of how long the road is expected to be closed. The original work order would suggest that this was only supposed to be traffic lights, with access maintained, however from this morning the road has been closed.

05/10/2024

Here at Grindles we are delighted to welcome our second brand new Yutong GT12 in to our fleet!

With our continued reinvestment this will be the ninth ‘Euro 6’ - Ultra Low Emission Standard coach to enter our fleet, further contributing to our commitment at Grindles to ensure that we are keeping the air that we breath as clean as possible. 🌱

With an increased introduction of Clean Air Zone’s across the UK, requiring a compliant vehicle to enter without penalty, this means that we can supply cost effective coach travel to any CAZ/ULEZ location.

As can be expected, this coach includes:
💺 53 Reclining Seats with 3 Point Seat Belts
🚽 Toilet/Washroom
🎤 Radio/CD + P.A
📀 DVD Player + 2 Monitors
📍 GPS Tracking
🦽PSVAR Compliant (Wheelchair Accessible)

For all of your private hire enquires please don’t hesitate to contact us 01594 822110 or visit https://bit.ly/3h3bxMu for a no obligation quote.

23/09/2024

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION* - Drybook Road Closure - 23-09-2024

Please find information at https://www.grindlescoaches.co.uk/schools/drybrook-road-closure-23-09-2024 regarding plans to deal with the road closure in Drybrook.

This information covers plans from Gloucestershire County Council regarding DM3 to GR5 to Dene Magna School and also for JHK19 from John Kyrle High School.

16/09/2024

We were pleased to have been invited to a Town Council meeting following a request from a John Kyrle High School student who uses our services, advocating for a new bus shelter on St. Whites Road.

It was a valuable opportunity for us to provide our expertise and recommendations on the placement of the new shelter, with careful consideration of the needs of all passengers. We believe this new shelter significantly enhances the comfort and safety of waiting, boarding, and alighting from the school bus.

We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Cinderford Town Council and Gloucestershire County Council on potential future transport initiatives that will further benefit the Cinderford community.

Cinderford Town Council wishes to thank Gloucestershire County Council, Forestry England and Grindles Coaches for their assistance in the installation of the St Whites Road bus shelter following a request for a shelter from a school pupil.

13/09/2024

One of our coaches sat at the Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh. Transporting the Hartpury Women’s team to kick off the first BUC’s Super Rugby match!

Hartpury have got a win in the bag which was Hartpury 38 - 24 Edinburgh. Well done everyone! 🚌🏉

For all of your private hire enquires please don’t hesitate to contact us 01594 822110 or visit https://bit.ly/3h3bxMu for a no obligation quote.

21/08/2024

Coach Driver - Full Time Vacancies

Would you like to be part of a forward thinking ambitious company? Grindles Coaches are looking for experienced, friendly and reliable Full Time PSV Coach Drivers for Private Hire and Home to School Contracts.

We are a small family company, based in Cinderford - Forest of Dean, with a small team that work closely together.

Your role will involve driving luxury full size coaches or minibuses for a variety of private hire, tours and home to school contracts, including but not limited to; School Trips, Theatre Trips, Groups and Clubs, Airport Transfers, Occasional European work if suited and more.

Applicants are required to have:
🚌 A current, valid Category D (PSV) Licence
🚌 A current, valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
🚌 Ability to obtain Enhanced DBS check

To find out more or to apply please contact us:

[email protected]
01594 822110

If you’re unsure whether you fit the requirements, contact us and have a chat!

17/08/2024

A very enjoyable day on our Stratford Upon Avon day excursion today!

Everyone started their day with 4 hours wandering around Stratford town before our trip down the River Avon where we were treated to a cream tea thanks to Bancroft Cruises - River Avon Stratford 👨‍✈️🚌🛍️🛥️☀️

To see what other exciting destinations we have planned visit Grindles.co.uk or call us on 01594 822110

02/08/2024

They’ve made it to Calais! Sat on the dockside waiting to board the P&O Spirit of France, which can be seen in the distance.

01/08/2024

Phil and Tom are currently on the A10 in JG24 PRG making their way back to Calais, having left Lourdes at 2:00pm CEST. Driving through the night to catch the 6:40am sailing from Calais to Dover ⛴️. Only 490 miles to go 🫣😆.

01/08/2024

Another piece of great feedback received this week, after our Day Excursion yesterday to Tenby.

To see what other exciting destinations we have planned visit www.grindles.co.uk or call us on 01594 822110.

01/08/2024

What a busy week we’re having so far with coaches abroad, private hires and not to forget our very own day excursion programme!

Edward’s had a busy start to the week taking passengers to destinations such as Porthcawl, Tenby and Clark’s Village. Here is some photos from his trip to Tenby yesterday, the weather couldn’t have been better and with 50 very happy customers!👨‍✈️🚌🌊☀️

To see what other exciting destinations we have planned visit Grindles.co.uk or call us on 01594 822110

01/08/2024

GR4/GR5 - Littledean/Cinderford and Drybrook to Dene Magna School 🚌

Tickets go on sale this morning (Thursday 1st August 2024) at 9:00am. Please click here to purchase tickets --> https://www.grindlescoaches.co.uk/schools/dene-magna-school-transport

Tickets are on a first come, first serve basis and demand is expected to be high, so please act fast to avoid dissapointment.

30/07/2024

Some lovely feedback received by a customer last week after a trip to The Laskett Gardens. A happy customer with more bookings incoming. Well done Chris, keep up the good work!

For all of your private hire enquires please don’t hesitate to contact us 01594 822110 or visit https://bit.ly/3h3bxMu for a no obligation quote.

29/07/2024

A short journey out this morning to the Lake of Lourdes (Lac de Lourdes).

Heading back before the afternoon heat/sun fries everybody. Temperatures expected to reach at least 35 degrees. You can imagine how everybody is glad to get back on a nicely air conditioned coach. ❄️

28/07/2024

On the road again! - TAD 945 Arrived back from Lourdes early evening yesterday. Fully refreshed this morning. Deep Cleaned, Washed, Fuelled & Adblue etc and now catching the sun rays down in Abertillery Bowls Club. 🚌☀️

For all of your private hire enquires please don’t hesitate to contact us 01594 822110 or visit https://bit.ly/3h3bxMu for a no obligation quote.

28/07/2024

Phil and Tom have been exploring Lourdes and the surrounding areas with the views from the Pic du Jer Funicular Railway!

Temperature’s expected to rise to above 30 degrees today and tomorrow.

27/07/2024

GR4/GR5 - Littledean/Cinderford and Drybrook to Dene Magna School

Good Evening!

We thank you so much for your patience whilst we compile the latest information to release. As you can imagine, the summer has been very busy and isn't quite over yet!

However, we are pleased to announce that we are reading to open the Shuttle ID Purchacing Portal on Thursday 1st August 2024.

All information, regarding purhasing a ticket is available on our website @ https://www.grindlescoaches.co.uk/schools/dene-magna-school-transport .. on Thursday this is also the place where you will find links to the portal to purchase your ticket.

For anybody that has a student that has already travelled and is wishing to renew their ticket, we are currently in the process of sending out emails this evening with information on how to do this.

If anybody has a sibling of a current student starting Year 7 in September, we have also included information within the renewal emails on how to do this.

If anybody has any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]

Many Thanks,

Tom Grindle
General Manager

26/07/2024

Edward and Andy have just left Lourdes, 7 hours after Phil and Tom arrived.

We wish them, and all of Diocese of Brentwood a safe trip home!