Testimonial from ActiveTEN20

ActiveTEN20, (formally Oxfordshire Association for Young People) have been running a mobile outreach service for the young people of Oxfordshire for over 9 years. The project had been running on an old Bristol VR, in desperate need of replacement. We purchased a 1991 Leyland Olympian from Ensign Bus Company in Essex. It was a personal recommendation from Ensign Bus that led us to Southeast Coachworks. Having already looked for conversion specialists, we had a good idea of cost and levels of service available.

After a meeting with Chris Bichard of SE Coachworks, our minds were made up. SE Coachworks were able to do everything in-house, having an array of very skilled craftsman, a variety of materials to choose from and excellent facilities, to hand. Once we had discussed our design ideas and agreed costs, SECoachworks picked up the project and put to work on all aspects of the conversion.

We were given the opportunity to regularly visit and were kept abreast of any developments by either Chris or Garry White. All the staff at SECoachworks were very positive and motivated to get tasks done to schedule, even when we made last minute changes. The advice we were given by them along the way, was very useful and helped to maintain a clear and realistic perspective on the project outcomes.

The end product has met our expectations extremely well by being practical, well built and a great environment to work in for both our staff and client group.

The overall level of service from the staff at SECoachworks has been excellent. We have been fully supported throughout the conversion and since putting the bus into service. We are now some 6 months down the road from delivery and have experienced no problems with any of the workmanship carried out by the team.

Our thanks go to all at SECoachworks for their hard work and support.

Jamie Miller
Information Services Manager
ActiveTEN20