We’re back running in Southsea again! after many years absence, CPPTD is pleased to announce that limited FREE services are now running along Southsea seafront on the last Weekend of every month. These services are in conjunction with PCC Seafront Management and we are linking the seafront attractions again to promote the redevelopment of the sea front as a tourist and leisure resource. As well as running vehicles, we are aiming to have at least one vehicle on display along the Sea Front. Look out for the information signs on display along the route for times and further information. SUMMER RUNNING Summer Running for 2009 has now ceased. October’s Running Day could not take place due to the Great South Run - a major tourist event in Southsea. We hope and are planning to repeat our Sunday Running in 2010. More details to follow. Before making any special journey, please check with us first. Details are on our contact us page. Leyland PD1 Restoration has recommenced A team has been formed to continue the restoration of our Leyland PD1 Weymann bodied bus.  Although built in 1947, this is a rare example of a pre-war design.  Although in better condition than it first appears, DTP requires a lot of work to return to the streets of Portsmouth - but we are determined to do it! Return of the Titans - 11th July 2010 We’ve encountered a few problems with our original plans to reunite all four TD4 open top vehicles and so are making some changes to the plans that have been previously published. At least two of the vehicles will not be roadworthy in July and so can only be displayed off the public highway. Our original intention was to use an area of publicly owned ground in Southsea and arrangements were in place for this to happen.  However, and with much regret, the insurance and Health & Safety requirements are exceptionally onerous and will exceed both our resources and budget.  We have looked at all alternative venues, but none have proved suitable.  So it looks like it is going to be 2015 for the 80th birthday. Meanwhile, 11th July will be an extended running day for just ex-Portsmouth vehicles.  Up to 10 buses will be operating from The Hard Interchange (Stand J) to Eastney Caravan Park via Old Portsmouth and the seafront, between approximately 10 am and 5 pm. AGM - Cosham Community Centre Don’t forget the AGM of the Friends will be held immediately after the AGM for the Depot Volunteers on Friday 26th March 2010, commencing at 7:00 pm.  All Friends are invited to attend. HELP with acquiring the only remaining PD3 “spaceship” Alan Wilsonham currently owns STP995, the only surviving former Portsmouth PD3 Orion bodied “spaceship” bus. He wishes to retire from his employment and as a consequence, will loose the storage for the vehicle.  Alan has made us a most generous offer - first refusal on this bus and also a partially restored open top PD2, sister to our LRV 996.  Alan’s offer is the more generous because it is effectively a donation. However.......  We need to form a support group to ensure that the rent for the vehicle andother standing charges can be covered. All members were recently mailed with a request for support.  If you CAN help, please contact Clive Wilkin who is co-ordinating our activities.  Having missed out on the acquisition of 2 open top Atlanteans in the past couple of years, it would eb a great pity if we were not able to accept Alan’s most generous offer.