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Band on the bus - Peter Margrave (28th Aug 2022 - 16:28:04) Have just read the book which brought back many happy memories of my time in 11 Erith St Mosman especially my 21st birthday party My best wishes to you all Peter Margrave

Re: Band on the bus - Dollypops (28th Aug 2022 - 21:46:58) Mosman in Sydney, do you mean? Which year?

Re: Band on the bus - Heritage Centre (29th Aug 2022 - 16:59:36) When nine friends from Liphook set out from England in 1969 to travel the world in a double-decker bus called `Hairy Pillock', little did they know that they would become honorary citizens of Texas, hold the keys to New York, release a record in Australia, perform for the Shah and Empress of Iran, and appear on countless television and radio shows around the world. Their epic three-year journey, which began as a bet with the landlord of the Deers Hut pub, took them across perilous roads through Europe to Iran and Afghanistan, through the Khyber Pass to Pakistan and India, then to Australia and, finally, the United States and Canada. Initially planning on getting work as export salesmen, they soon had to supplement their meagre funds by performing the folk songs they sang in the pubs back home, after which they achieved minor stardom as The Philanderers throughout Australia and the US. This light-hearted account follows the group on their trip across deserts and mountains, as they undertook an incredible expedition that would be impossible today. Since their momentous trip the bus has appeared on frequent occasions at village events and continues on its travels on shorter visits within this country and Europe. The Liphook Heritage Centre, which is located on the first floor of the Millennium Centre, are selling this book for £9.99 To reserve your copy, send your details to liphookheritage@gmail.com or call the Heritage Centre on 01428 727275 (leave a message on the answerphone if necessary Alternatively call in to the Heritage Centre and make a direct purchase. The Centre is open at the following times Mondays, 10am to 12.30 p.m. Wednesdays 10.30am to 2pm Fridays 10am to 12.30p.m. Other times by appointment Closed bank Holidays www.liphookheritage.org.uk

Re: Band on the bus - Peter Margrave (16th Jun 2025 - 17:15:54) Sorry i missed the 50 year reunion, I have fond memories of that bus parked outside my house in Mosman Sydney!

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