The bus service through the village switched last Summer from Arriva to a local company, Red Eagle, and has improved immeasurably. Only trouble is that the buses are as likely to leave a few minutes early as late.

I did sympathise with the Arriva drivers and mechanics though, trying to maintain a decent service with the aging and none-too-reliable buses that were used our route. And even with the management, trying (pace Mr. Red) to make the best of what they'd got available and to run their business on the right side of breaking even.