Please note that due to Truro Carnival taking place on Saturday 11th September 2010, departures at the stop on Boscawen Street (BHS) will be affected as follows:

The last bus to leave will be the 597 at 1745. The stop will then be closed and will reopen at 2030. During this time, the following buses will depart from MORLAIX AVENUE:

the 597 buses at 1815, 1845, 1915 and 1945
the 550 buses at 1755, 1855, and 1955
the 522 buses at 1755 and 1925
the 596 at 1905

Departures at the stop at Victoria Square (Malletts) will also be affected as follows:

The last buses to leave will be the Park and Ride at 1745, the 586 at 1740 and the 587 at 1745. The stop will then be closed and will reopen at 2030. During this time, the following buses will depart from MORLAIX AVENUE:

ALL Park and Ride buses
the 587 buses at 1815, 1915 and 2015

the 586 bus at 1810 will depart from the stop outside the NCP CAR PARK (on St Austell Street)

We would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused to passengers as a result of the changed departure points, but would also like to wish all those involved in and attending the Carnival a fantastic evening!

We are delighted to announce that from 6th September 2010, we will be introducing a brand new discount for those travelling to the Eden Project. Replacing the ‘combined ticket’ scheme, passengers now need only show their Western Greyhound bus ticket at the admission desk at Eden to qualify for the following amazing discounts:

£4 off adult ticket (£13.50 rather than £17.50)
£4 off senior ticket (£12.50 rather than £16.50)
£4 off student ticket (£6 rather than £10)

There is also FREE ENTRY for all children under 16 (under 18 if in full time education) when travelling with a paying adult, senior or student as above.

As long as your ticket has been purchased on the same day as your visit to Eden, you can take advantage of this fantastic offer! The discount is also open to those travelling with Concessionary Passes - simply show your pass as proof of travel!

We are delighted to announce that from 6th September 2010, we will be adding some journeys to the existing 576 service. The journeys, between Bude and Plymouth, will enable daily return travel to Saltash College.

The new timetable is available to download

Come and drive a Western Greyhound bus at the Ladies’ Driving Challenge at RAF Portreath on Sunday 5th September 2010!

Picture yourself behind the wheel of some of the most unusual and challenging vehicles you’ll ever dream of driving – anything from a Western Greyhound double decker bus, to a fire engine, army tank or JCB!

Experienced drivers will help you get to grips with an array of vehicles – from HGVs to tractors. Experience this unusual challenge as an individual or have a great day out with the girls.

Each entrant is asked to commit to raising £100 each for Marie Curie Cancer Care and there is a non-refundable registration fee of £10 per entrant. Download an entry form from the Marie Curie website - www.mariecurie.org.uk/events/adrenaline

Please note: All entrants must be aged 18 or over and have a full UK driving licence for more than one year, with under nine points. This must be presented on the day of the event (please bring both sections for the new photo licence).

Your £100 sponsorship money goes to Marie Curie Cancer Care who provides high quality nursing, totally free, to give terminally ill people the choice of spending their last days at home supported by their families. In addition to providing highly-valued nursing care for the patient, Marie Curie Nurses are also there to give emotional support and advice to the family. Marie Curie Cancer Care depends on the generosity of the public - we really need your help.

We look forward to seeing you there!

We regret to announce that due to a recent loss of contract, we have been forced to withdraw certain short journeys via Bridgerule and Pyworthy on the 599. After operation on 3rd September 2010, the following journeys will no longer run:

0950 and 1150 from Bude to Holsworthy Hospital
1055 and 1255 from Holsworthy Hospital to Bude

We have diverted the 520 journey on Wednesdays to run through Bridgerule at 1017 and Pyworthy at 1025 to provide a service to Holsworthy and Bude, returning at 1300 and 1252 respectively. There is no change to the main service between Bude and Exeter.

farecar - the Devon County Council dial-a-ride scheme - operates six days a week and provides journey opportunities for those wishing to travel between Pyworthy, Bridgerule and Holsworthy. For more information, please call (01392) 382800 or email devonbus@devon.gov.uk

We are delighted to announce that at the end of September, we will be commencing a half hourly service between St Austell and Fowey.

Uptake of our existing services from people in the St Blazey, Par and Fowey area has been fantastic and we would like to thank all our passenger for the support shown to Western Greyhound.

More news on the half-hourly service will follow soon!