little malc Posted April 7, 2004 Share Posted April 7, 2004 Does anyone know if "big John Grocock" is still driving buses, he spent a large time on 75/76 routes, a very large man with huge hands, but a true gentle giant, he would help anyone and always had time to speak to passengers, he will probably be close to retiring now. Could often be seen "sucking" an unlit pipe which he would hold between one finger and thumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncleheed Posted April 7, 2004 Share Posted April 7, 2004 big john does still drive the buses.He still does the 75/76,and is still just as big,if not bigger.I think he retires this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little malc Posted April 7, 2004 Author Share Posted April 7, 2004 Thanks for that information Uncleheed, if you know him to speak to, please remember me to him, just say it's "Smithy" ex bus inspector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_in_S17 Posted April 7, 2004 Share Posted April 7, 2004 Originally posted by uncleheed big john does still drive the buses.He still does the 75/76,and is still just as big,if not bigger.I think he retires this year I worked on the 75 Board until I got took ill in October 2003, I will always remeber "Big John" as a kind chap who would always have a chat to you. You always knew if your bus was 10-20 mins late that "Big John" was driving it, but you didn't mind because he is a nice chap. If I remeber rightly has he got somthing to do with the Bus Museum at Tinsley?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoobs Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 Yes i still see big john now, was good friends with my dad - Geoff. He drinks in the pub near tesco at longley quite often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveyboy Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 is big john the one that looks like he's chewing somthing all the time ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoobs Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 !!!!!!!!!!!!! chewing what exactly??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveyboy Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 not sure thats whats worrying !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qazitory Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 Is that him who looks like Fred Elliot from Corrie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensimmo Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Does anyone know if "big John Grocock" is still driving buses, he spent a large time on 75/76 routes, a very large man with huge hands, but a true gentle giant, he would help anyone and always had time to speak to passengers, he will probably be close to retiring now. Could often be seen "sucking" an unlit pipe which he would hold between one finger and thumb. Hi Little Malc I have just come accross your old thread regarding my old mate of yesteryear Big John. Just to let you know that he sdaly passed away late last year. Tributes from First Bus and other articles in the local press showed what a much loved character he was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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