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Little Bus Big Ride: Land’s End to John o’ Groats (22nd April 2025)

Yesterday we had the pleasure of meeting some very special people with a very special vehicle, who were completing a very special journey.

To celebrate their family business turning 100 years old, Emerton Roofing in Nantwich, the Emerton brothers are travelling the length of Britain in a 1940s miniature bus to raise vital funds for charity.

Their marvellous little bus is road legal, standing at 3ft tall and 8ft long. Produced in 1948, it originally operated as a fairground attraction where it gave children rides up and down the seafront at Brighton.

The Emerton brothers gruelling journey began last week on Good Friday, with yesterday marking day four of their challenge. With a top speed of 12mph on the bus, it is predicted that the trip will take 8 days and will conclude at John o’ Groats in Scotland.

Money raised as part of this incredible challenge will be split equally between three wonderful charities:

  • Hope House Children’s Hospice: Hope House Children’s Hospice is a charity which provides professional care to children with life threatening conditions, helping to improve their quality of life. As well as providing support for their families.
  • The MPS Society: The MPS Society provides support for families who have been impacted by rare genetic conditions. The Society raises money and promotes awareness of these conditions through fundraising, information, research and support.
  • The Children’s Society: The Children’s Society works to support children through serious life challenges, providing help and support for children facing neglect, abuse and exploitation. They campaign for social change which will improve the lives of children.

For more information on the Emerton brothers remarkable trip and information on how to make a donation, click the link below:

https://littlebusbigride.co.uk

Thank you for stopping by the Museum, it was nice to meet you all.

From everyone at The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, we’d like to wish you all the best on your fundraising journey and safe travels on your way to John o’ Groats.