In 1979 a small group of like minded people who had an interest in the history and development of transport thought that it would be a good idea to share their knowledge and experiences by giving short presentations.

In the beginning they met of an evening in the front room of their respective houses until word got round and the numbers started to grow, ending up with as many as seven or eight people at a time. 

At that point they faced insurrection and total rebellion from their wives who, apart from suffering the inconvenience, also tirelessly made the tea and coffee! They said – why don’t you form a society? So they did and in 1981 Sandy Transport Society was born.

The biggest hurdle was to secure an affordable meeting place which could offer space for up to twenty people, availability once a month and tea and coffee facilities.

Our first venue was the old chamber of Sandy Town Council, secured with the help of Councillor Colin Osborne whose support in those early days was a cornerstone to the Society becoming established.

The first meeting attracted a good audience and with people asking to join the Society it seemed that we were on our way.

Speakers at the first meetings were generally made up from the membership until gradually presentations were secured from outside when, at one such meeting, it was standing room only. Larger premises were needed.

Following many avenues of enquiry the Society eventually moved to the room at the rear of Sandy library which has been our home for the past 20 years.

Since 1981 we have enjoyed speakers from many nationally and internationally known organisations including the Red Arrows, the editor of Janes, British Rail, Sovereign Buses and the Tal-y-Llyn Railway along with noted speakers such as Bert Hooker, Malcolm English, Murray Brown and the late Rev.Teddy Boston.

Because of our size and social emphasis at our meetings we have been able to retain a friendly and welcoming atmosphere so often missing in larger societies. 

We meet on the last Wednesday of each month (except December) in the room behind the library at 7.30pm. Visitors are very welcome and a fee is payable at the door.