ON the second Saturday of each month, the Tavistock Country Bus, service 260, heads west to Truro.

On this service the bus travels through Callington, Liskeard, Bodmin, Bugle and St Austell – there is also the opportunity to catch a train from Gunnislake or Bodmin Parkway to explore other areas of Cornwall.

Once the bus reaches Truro passengers have the opportunity to explore the shopping centre and Lemon Quay, visit the Cathedral or stroll down the River Truro.

Passengers can catch a river cruise from Lemon Quay to Falmouth, depending upon timing and there is also a local bus from Truro to Falmouth.

The bus sets off from Tavistock Bus Station at 9.15am (with the next trip running on Saturday, April 9) via Bedford Square and out to Gunnislake and returns to Tavistock Bus Station at 6.16pm.

For any further information please call the transport office on 07580260683. The detailed timetable is available on tavistockcountrybus.co.uk

Tavistock Country Bus is also due to roll out a new booking system.

A spokesperson said: ’Following feedback from our passengers, we have decided to alter the number of seats which can be booked for Saturday and Wednesday services.

’Booking will now be available for up to eight seats on the bus and can be made regardless of where you live.

’As our services are very popular, please check availability and book with the transport office. The booking must be made within a two week period before the day of travel and concessionary bus passes can be used. The remaining eight seats will be available for passengers boarding either at the start of the service or at stopping points along the way.’