Aldershot and District's first order of Dennis Lolines was for a batch of 34 vehicles, including SOU 465, fleet number 357. It entered service from Guildford garage on 6th April 1958, covering 850 miles during the first week in service. During her time at Guildford 357 worked the first extensive Omnibus Society tour of Scotland in May 1968. The bus was regularly driven by the first two lady drivers taken on by Aldershot and District, who were based at Guildford. When Alder Valley was formed in 1972 this was the only rear entrance bus to gain an Alder Valley fleet number 858. SOU 465 remained at Guildford until purchased for preservation in August 1972. 357 took part in the HCVS London to Brighton run in 1997. Also Preserved is SOU 456 (fleet number 348), which is being restored ready to participate in future running day events orgnised by the A&D group.
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