The Society was formed in 1996 to save two 1928
former Aldershot and District Dennis E buses from a field at Four Marks,
Hampshire. Since then the society has grown, it has become a limited company
and a charity and more buses have been rescued. The fleet now comprises six
vehicles dating from the 1920s to the 1960s when public transport was in
its heyday.
The Dennis E type vehicles form the backbone
of the fleet but all require major restoration work to get them back onto
the road. We have had to take a practical approach to these very rare buses.
The cost of restoring the two buses found in 1996 in a field, OT 8592 and
OT 8898 would cost in the region of £500,000 and this is beyond the
Society's means. However the bus found by the River Thames, inside a house
has a much better chance of being restored. In 2016 the Society obtained
donated funds to enable restoration of this chassis and hopefully this will
be DRIVEN out of our barn at Milland. Some time ago we managed to obtain
the original registration, OT 8902, so eventually one, or a combination
of two of the earlier found bus bodies will be attached to OT 8902. In the
1920's vehicles were made of two parts, chassis and body, unlike the present
day construction. The Trustees believe it is better to get one good bus
fully restored rather than struggle with three!
Two of the success stories are the two Loline
III's, 462 EOT and 488 KOT which have been fully restored and have been
playing a prominent part in bus Rally's for several years. To keep these
rare double-deck buses running we have had to 'borrow' parts from AAA 508C
including the excellent engine and gearbox. It has now come to the extent
that 508 has loaned so much that it would cost a huge amount to restore,
so it will be kept as a storage bus. 488 has benefitted by having the engine
and 5 speed gearbox from 508.
This work is/has been carried out by a small
band of volunteers, but we urgently need more support, both to help finance
the restorations and to carry out the practical side of the restoration
work.
You can join ADORR Society by clicking here Application Form
If you would like More information please email Robin Montgomery (Chairman) on:-
robin.s.montgomery@btinternet.com
Robin Montgomery (Chairman)
Ray Le Mesurier-Foster (President)
Report on Open Day of
ALDERSHOT & DISTRICT OMNIBUSES
RESCUE & RESTORATION SOCIETY (ADORRS)
25th ANNIVERSARY OPEN DAY
MILLAND, NEAR LIPHOOK, HAMPSHIRE
Thank you to everyone who visited us on Sunday 19th September 2021
We had a great turnout from members of the public, and also members of
our Group. A lot of enthusiasm was shared by all.
Members of the public saw our Double Decker bus Dennis Loline 462,
and 1920s Dennis E which is currently under restoration
and for which funds are currently being raised. In addition we also had
on display, a Police Exhibition unit which also proved very popular.
Also enjoyed were the Bus videos of Dennis Es and Double Deckers
by Richard Pretious. A lot of people viewed these and a few purchased copies
to enjoy in their own homes.
We hope that those who took membership applications with them, decide
to join our happy and dedicated group of Volunteers.
Throughout 2022 we hope to be at several events with one of our buses
when our schedule is finalised it will be available on this website.
Thank you to everyone who so kindly donated to our Dennis E fund. Every
penny counts towards the restoration of this vehicle.
Photographs from the day
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BUSES IN TRUST WITH A.D.O.R.R.S
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- OT 8592 Dennis E (D217) 1928
- OT 8898 Dennis E (D226) 1928
- OT 8902 Dennis E (D235) 1928
- 462 EOT Dennis Loline III (462) 1962
- 488 KOT Dennis Loline III (488) 1964
- AAA 508C Dennis Loline III (508) 1965
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Dennis E OT 8902
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Rescue & Restoration Society is a registered Charity
Charity No. 1069954. Company - No. 3423760 England Date last updated 28/1/22
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