40 Years & Counting
On Friday 30th May 2025 Anthony’s Travel celebrated 40 years of trading with a celebration evening at the DCBL Stadium, Widnes with colleagues and friends from the Coaching Industry alongside community partners.
Founded in 1985 by Tony Bamber, father of current Managing Partner Richard Bamber who owns the business along fellow partners Anne Bamber and Dawn Bamber.
Alongside the Bamber family, celebrating guests had travelled from all over England, Scotland and Wales to the occasion alongside community leaders and local charities who are part of Anthony’s Travel community ethos.
All guests were given a celebration commemorative coin and specially produced chocolate bar !
At an evening of tears and laughter in an emotionally charged event the night was hosted by Aky Karim, Richard Bamber welcome the guests with a light-hearted look back over the foundation of the company.
Other speakers included Rob Littler of Victoria Music a charity that has partnered with Anthony’s Travel since its inception. Rob spoke about how Anthony’s Travel is far more than a business but is guided by the principal of helping others and supporting local good causes
Racheal Owens, CEO of Halton Chamber of Commerce spoke about that coach operators are integral to the communities they serve and how Anthony’s Travel have proved that small businesses can make big differences and have unparalleled local knowledge.
The final speech of the evening fell upon Laura Hadzik, Partner of JMW Solicitors and long-term friend of the Bamber family who mentioned how Anthony’s Travel support many in the coach industry and were a key part of the foundation of RHA Coaches
Entertainment was provided by AJ Discos, the fantastic singer Martin Murphy with some magic from Robbie Danson.
The evening raised £ 1215.75 for Cardiomyopathy UK through very generous donations , also Anthony’s Travel awarded grants of £ 400.00 to community partners Night stop Norh West and Victoria Music and a complimentary coach trip for Eat at the Heath, Runcorn as part of their 40th year celebrations.