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Become a driving force
HAVE you always wanted to get behind the wheel of a London bus?
If so, then a series of recruitment days aimed at getting more women into the bus industry could be for you.
Transport for London, Hackney Community Transport Group and Jobcentre Plus have teamed up with bus operators to promote existing job opportunities for women.
At the events you can speak to the operators about vacancies and their recruitment process, and find out where you can train for free.
'Women behind the Wheel' events start at 10.30am, with an introduction, and finish at 3.30pm.
They will be held on:
- Tuesday, September 29 at Peckham Jobcentre Plus. For more information and to book, call 0845 377 9757. Bus operators: Travel London, Metrobus and Arriva
- Friday, October 2 at Denmark Street Jobcentre, West End. Call 020 7853 3227/8 to book or for details. Bus operators: First and Go Ahead London
- Saturday, October 3 at Hackney Community Transport Group, Hackney. Call 020 7275 2431/51 to find out more and to book. Bus operators: East London Bus Group and Arriva
Earl's Court escalator work
FROM Sunday, the escalator leading to the Piccadilly line at Earl's Court Tube will be out of service until November 15.
This is to allow vital maintenance work to take place.
The escalator will be available for passengers to walk down except for the last two days of works - November 14 to 15 - when Piccadilly line trains will not stop at the station.
A one-way system will be in place for passengers changing lines.
However, to avoid queuing, passengers should change at South Kensington, Barons Court or Hammersmith stations, especially during busy weekday peaks and on match days.
Visit… The British Museum
FANCY a lunchtime jaunt, or a destination for the weekend?
With a collection of more than seven million objects representing the rich history of human culture, there is definitely something for everyone at one of the best-known museums in the world.
Get a taste of India with the royal paintings of Jodhpur on show for an extended two weeks.
Produced for the private enjoyment of the Maharaja and his court, this is the first time they have been exhibited in Europe.
Visit www.britishmuseum.org for more information.
Tube: Russell Square
