🔹Reminder: How to Book A Minibus
Did you know that we have a new minibus which can be booked through Reception?
17-Seater MinibusÂ
The additional 17-seater minibus is now available for staff use. Booking details are outlined below.
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How to Book a Minibus
Staff can view the Minibus NEW calendar in Outlook. Here’s how:
- The calendar shows current bookings, allowing staff to check availability.
- Old Outlook Version: Go to the Outlook calendar, click on Add Calendar , from the Address Book, search for Minibus NEW, and open the shared calendar.
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- New Outlook Version: Go to the Outlook calendar, click on Add calendar, click on Add from directory, select your account, search for Minibus New, choose your preferred calendar choice and add
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Booking Process
- If a minibus is available, email HC.Reception@highlands.ac.uk with the following details:
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- Minibus colour (Red, White, Green, or Blue)
- Date and start/end times
- If a minibus is already booked but still required, staff should liaise with the person or department using it to request permission.
- Once permission is granted, reception or a designated staff member can update the calendar.
- Reception has a list of insured staff who can drive the minibuses, please liaise with one of them if you need to find a driver.
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Minibus Seating Capacity
- Green Minibus (J153240):Â 17 seats, parked in front of the Sport/Media building
- White Minibus NEW (J73635):Â 17 seats, parked by the Turner building
- Red/Access Minibus (J153373):Â 16 seats (configured as 11 seats + wheelchair space; additional seats require a facilities ticket for caretakers to adjust) parked in front of UC building
- Blue VW Van (J60089): 8 seats (availability must be confirmed with Steve McGinness or Helen O’Connell before booking)
Staff with edit permissions for the Minibus calendar include:
Emma Woodman, Amanda Brown, Anna Mietkiewicz, Stephen McGinness, Helen O’Connell, Tania Queree, Daniel Murphy, Cindy Wilby, Steve Holley, and Elizabeth Radcliffe.