A FAMILY owned bus company is set to celebrate its ten year anniversary.

Xelabus a family owned bus company in Eastleigh have been operating for the past 10 years and have grown into a large independent operator.

The company had hoped to celebrate the anniversary last year with an open day at Barton Park but because of Covid-19 restrictions, they had to delay the celebrations.

Now though, Xelabus will be welcoming visitors to its depot on July 17 for a belated tenth birthday.

Visitors will be able to see the company at work and there will be a number of stalls and stands selling items as well as vintage buses running special services to and from the open day.

The event is taking place from 10am to 4pm and staff hope as many residents and enthusiasts will come along and enjoy the day.

A souvenir booklet will be sold with all proceeds going to Southampton General Hospital Childrens Cancer Charity.