18 replies to this topic

[Dicky D]

Is it true that Tabern's have gone? I heard that they had succumbed to cash flow problems and given up the struggle. Another old St. Helens haulage business bites the dust.

[SKYMAN]

i Havnt heard anything ,that was my last job ,when i was there three remaining brothers ran it then they died and their children took over, knew them all well,very sorry if this is the case,, good firm to work for, none of them scared to get their hands dirty, let us know if it is right,.

[eddieguff]

I know they laid some drivers off a few weeks back, but dunno if the firm has folded. Sad if true.

[gilly]

Went past today no sign of activity and main building up for auction

[DJGAZZA]

I'll see if I can find anything out tomorrow

[SKYMAN]

IS THERE ANY Taberns LUTON van drivers out there from the Fibre glass days,,,GIVE US A SHOUT,

[eddieguff]

I'm not a driver or have even worked for Taberns, but they used to come to Fred Davies where I worked when they brought fibreglass in. I recall a few, although some of their surnames elude me. Between the early 1980's to the early 1990's I recall Johnny Hatton, Harry Hufter, Reg, Trevor and Dave driving the luton type vehicles. there will have been many more probably, but these are the ones I recall personally.

[DJGAZZA]

Sorry Peeps, forgot all about asking. Will try again Monday if nobody finds out on here. I know Tim very well from My Suttons day's. He used to bring 6 Birchall's pies in for us every Wednesday. Good lad

[SKYMAN]

@st john of parr, you forgot the handsome one Jack Rigby,, ha ha ,i know the ones you mentioned real well
they all owe me money,,,,,

Edited by SKYMAN, 30 October 2011 - 09:36 PM.

[eddieguff]

Oh lordy yeah. Jack was a real character! I'd had a pint when I put the names in, and of course, we all know how that aids memory......
Since remembered one called Barry as well.

[DJGAZZA]

Yes confirmed today, Taberns went bust last week

[Dicky D]

Harry Ireson from Royal Grove Ravenhead worked for Taberns from just after the war until he retired in the 80s. I think he was foreman when he finished.

[Dave]

DJGAZZA, on 31 October 2011 - 10:24 PM, said:

Yes confirmed today, Taberns went bust last week

Sad that. I met all the brothers - and their sons - painted the garage and worked at the home of the one who went on to die in the exploding tyre incident.

[SKYMAN]

whats this was a character aint gone yet buddy, ha ha,
Hi St jOHN oF Parr,we know each other for sure,give us a clue ,
any of you guys that ST JOHN mentioned give me a p m,

[eddieguff]

Hiya Skyman, have PM'd you. That driver Dave was Dave Marriot I think I recall.