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Once again, Stewarts was delighted to be able to offer its support to CHERNOBYL CHILDREN IN NEED, to transport a group of children visiting the UK for a respite holiday. It is believed that such a holiday in the UK can boost a child's immune system for up to two years. Pictured above are the children just before departure for their first taste of a UK theme park. |
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Pictured above is the highly successful Reading Athletic Club Ladies team having arrived safely at one of the many away matches transported by the Stewarts Coaches. The Club is grateful for the Company's continued sponsorship and having used their coaches for a for a number of years find Stewarts office staff "extremely efficient and a pleasure to deal with" and would recommend them to anybody requiring a modern comfortable coach with friendly drivers.
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"We'd like to be able to offer our supporters free coach travel for 3,000 supporters for a week this Sunday" - a challenge that proved to be no problem for Stewarts. With a little help from their friends, Sunday 13th March saw 44 coaches lined up at the Madejski stadium in Reading all ready and waiting for the supporters to arrive. Stewarts would like to thank Johnsons, Lucketts, D&P Coaches and Weavaway for their assistance. |
Happy New Year!
At Stewarts we'd like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy, Healthy and prosperous New Year.
Founded in 1986, the New Year sees Stewarts celebrating its 25th anniversary. And what better way to start than with the arrival of the new Elite (pictured below at Euro BUS Expo 2010),which is due early January.
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Stewarts achieves Guild Membership
Stewarts is proud to announce its membership
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Founded in 1985, The Guild Of British Coach Operators represents over 20 of the UK's top coach companies all of whom demonstrate the highest operational standards. All of the Member companies of the Guild are required to meet a rigorous, 44-point quality standards checklist and to subscribe to their Charter. Member companies are audited every two years to ensure continuing compliance. CLICK HERE for more information on the Guild >>> |
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Stewarts was delighted to be able to offer its support to CHERNOBYL CHILDREN IN NEED, to transport a group of children visiting the UK for a respite holiday. It is believed that such a holiday in the UK can boost a child's immune system for up to two years. Pictured above are the children, their leader and Sally from Stewarts as they undertook the snowy trip from Gatwick to Swindon. |
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Showcasing the 'Elite'
November also saw Stewarts at Euro BUS Expo 2010 in Birmingham, where Plaxtons were showcasing their new Elite which is due to enter service in the New Year.
The Elite features 43 GTV recliners trimmed in a smart fabric which has been designed to perfectly compliment the recognisable silver livery. Four granite finished tables offer additional flexibility.
Pictured left is Andy Cotton of Stewarts (centre) as he receives the coash from Plaxton's areas sales Manager Steve Pickup (left) and Sales Director, Kevin Wood. |
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New arrivals at Stewarts
November has been a very busy month for Stewarts with the arrival firstly of two new 33 seater, high specification cheetahs closly followed by a 57 seater Volvo B12 Panther with luxury interior. |
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Stewarts continues to show its support for local sports clubs in and around the Reading area with its sponsorship of the Reading based Netball team aptly named "Stewarts Coaches". The image above shows the team showcasing their brand new team strip.
Managing Director Andy Cotton says that he is delighted to be associated with the team and is looking forward to "Stewarts Coaches" having a successful season, both on and off the field! |
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New brochures available |
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Stewarts Coaches's new literature is now available for download.
To view our new literature you will need Adobe Reader, CLICK HERE to download directly from Adobe's web site.
CLICK HERE for our brochure
CLICK HERE for our CoachMarque flyer
CLICK HERE for our Accessible flyer |
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A career with Stewarts? |
The success of Stewarts is founded upon the quality of our drivers and the vehicles we operate.
We require a high standards from our drivers in terms of personal appearance, attitude, reliability and more importantly, the ability to safely drive our vehicles and passengers at all times. We are always looking to recruit the very best from within the industry and offer excellent pay rewards for the right people which includes 28 days paid holiday per annum.
If you hold a PSV licence and possess a good attitude to work then we would be delighted to hear from you. If you do not possess a full PSV Licence and would like to consider a new career in the coach industry, we are able to consider funded training for exceptional people who want to join the industry.
If you think you would be interested in a career with Stewarts Coaches, please in the first instance call Andy Cotton on 0118 983 1231 for an informal and confidential discussion, or CLICK HERE to e-mail him. |
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Shopping for charity!
When St Saviours Ladies' fund raising plans for the Jamie Inglis Appeal involved a shopping trip to Harrrods, Stewarts were delighted to be able to make their own special donation of a coach and driver for the day to enable the ladies to arrive in comfort and style.
CLICK HERE to read more about the appeal and how you can help. |
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Above and beyond....
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Stewarts recognised at the Cable & Wireless
ABCD award ceremony |
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Stewarts owner, Andy Cotton, together with driver Michael McMullin were delighted to attend the Cable & Wireless (C&W) ABCD award ceremony last week.
Stewarts was singled out as a company that constantly delivers service which exceeds C&W's World-class Customer Service criteria, providing services 'Above and Beyond the Call of Duty'. |
Facilities World Class Service Oscars
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Stewarts nominated for 'Best Supporting Role' |
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Stewarts Coaches were proud to be the only one out of 28 National suppliers to their clients Cable and Wireless, to be nominated in the 'Facilities World Class Service Oscars', an award in its first year and set up by to celebrate the first anniverasy of the Cable & Wireless World Class Service Initiative.
The category 'Best Supporting Role' recognises individuals or companies that have provided Cable & Wireless with excellent support and / or service. |
First two new Enviro200s arrive
The new Enviro200s are the first buses to be delivered to Stewarts and are all 10.8 metres long and powered by Cummins ISBe 4 cylinder Euro5 engines with Allison transmissions. All five will operate on a new industrial contract service.
Commenting, on the purchase and delivery of the new Enviro200s, owner of Stewarts Coaches, Andy Cotton said:
“Stewarts has been established since 1986 and prides itself in providing a diverse range of transportation options for the Thames Valley area with a reputation for offering a really friendly and quality service at an affordable price.
We look for quality, reliability and user friendly stylish vehicles for our fleet and we chose new Enviro200s as our first buses because they measure up to our specific requirements.
We wanted a bus that is modern, comfortable, reliable but with low operating costs. This suits our needs”
