Limo Broker’s Audi R8 limousine taking bookings for school proms 2012

January 19, 2012 By Dez Rowley
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After unveiling plans to create the world’s fastest limousine, the Audi R8 Limo, leading UK limo hire provider, Limo Broker, have been inundated with requests for bookings for the yet-to-be-completed supercar, and so have decided to bring the completion date forward by several months in order to offer the exclusive Audi R8 Limo for hire for school proms in 2012.

Since news broke of Limo Broker’s plans to create the world’s first Audi R8 Limo, the luxury transport industry and the motoring press has gone into overdrive as the news has gone global, with renowned American magazine, Forbes, even picking up on the exciting project and featuring it in an article.

The exclusive YouTube video featuring a 3D impression of how the finished Audi R8 limo will look has received almost 37,000 hits just a week after being posted online. A special Facebook page dedicated to the Audi R8 Limo has been created which will allow fans of the supercar to keep up to date on the latest developments in the limo’s creation, and the Facebook page will also act as a forum where fans can discuss features they’d like to see included in the finished limo and their opinions on the latest additions and inclusions on the limo’s design.

Due to the overwhelming response to the Audi R8 Limo, Limo Broker, in association with Carbonyte UK, are planning to have the Audi R8 limousine ready ahead of time, in just 3-4 months time. Work is already underway on the creation of the white stretch Audi R8 Limo and the design team are pulling out all of the stops to have the finished limo ready to go in time for the peak school prom and wedding season 2012.

To register your interest in hiring the Audi R8 Limo this summer, and to receive a free quote, get in touch with Limo Broker today.

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Stolen limo found at the bottom of a lake in Canada

September 1, 2011 By Trudi Johnson
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A 20-seater limousine bus costing $100,000 has been found at the bottom of a lake in Canada. Police believe the vehicle may have been driven off the cliff and into the water below deliberately.

The giant limo was stolen in the early hours of Sunday morning from Sun Valley Limousine. The vehicle was first spotted submerged in the water in the Okangan Lake shortly after 9:30am on Sunday morning.

The police searched the shoreline around the lake to search for signs of any victims who may have been travelling onboard the limo bus, but are yet to find any indications of passengers. A dive team has been scheduled to search the water where the limo was found to check for any passengers who may have been trapped onboard the vehicle.

However the authorities believe that the signs show the limo was driven off the cliff top, plummeting 100 feet into the lake below on purpose. There is no indication the limo rolled off the cliff as it appears it was driven off the road at a straight angle, as opposed to following the curve of the road.

Before coming to its watery end, the luxury 20-seater limousine bus was hired out for celebrations and events and was especially popular with party-goers attending school proms, hen and stag parties and birthday celebrations.

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Disney Prom movie prepares for its UK cinema release

May 31, 2011 By Trudi Johnson
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The new Disney movie based on all things prom has already proved a big hit in the US and is about to thrill school leavers this side of the Atlantic as it prepares for its release in UK cinemas on June 3rd.

Prom will be released in the UK just as the school prom season starts to take off in Britain with school leavers up and down the country frantically preparing for the ultimate end of year party. To get into the prom spirit, make sure you book your ticket to see this fun loving movie when it hits the UK cinemas this Friday.

The story in Disney’s Prom follows a group of different couples and the trials and tribulations they endure in the run-up to the all-important prom night. From finding the perfect prom dress, to asking that guy or girl to be your date at the prom, to tracking down the best limousine to get you noticed on the night, Disney’s Prom deals with all the prom related dilemmas faced by school leavers across the globe.   

Starring Aimee Teegarden as the principal character of Nova Prescott, and with an uplifting soundtrack provided by US boy band All Star Weekend and Travie McCoy’s cover of the Supergrass hit, Alright, the new Disney movie looks set to become the teen hit of the summer.

If you can’t wait until Prom’s UK release on Friday, check out the trailer now to see what the movie has in store.

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School prom dress sales expected to bring £750k worth of business to UK retailer

March 7, 2011 By Trudi Johnson
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A school prom dress retailer in Staffordshire is bracing itself for a busy couple of months ahead of the peak prom season in the UK.

Fashion Factory near Cannock in Staffordshire are forecasting sales of prom dresses of £750,000 over the coming weeks as school leavers flock to their shop to search for their perfect prom frock.

The prom season in Britain runs from March right through until July, so the next few months are expected to be hectic for prom dress retailers, and also associated suppliers such as limo hire companies, hairdressers and beauticians.

The phenomenon of school proms originated from American schools, but has now made its way over to the UK where almost every single secondary school in the country now holds an annual prom, and in some cases, primary schools have also starting hosting end of year proms.

Prom dress retailers, Fashion Factory, have witnessed the meteoric rise of the school prom in the UK first hand. The shop described having just one rail of prom dresses for sale several years ago, but fast forward to the present day and the Staffordshire retailer has over 1,000 prom dresses in stock, with 200 girls visiting every Saturday and a dedicated team working on prom gowns and accessories. With prom dresses selling from anything from £50 to £500, not surprisingly prom wear is big business.

If you’re still looking for the perfect ride to your school prom in the UK, get in touch with Limo Broker today for the widest range of chauffeur driven limousines and party buses, all of which are available to hire at ultra low rates.

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Stretch limos on display at Swindon school prom show

October 21, 2010 By Trudi Johnson
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Swindon’s recent school prom show held earlier this month by Commonweal School in The Mall featured everything a young prom-goer could possibly need to ensure they are fully equipped for their leaver’s ball.

The school prom show was organised by the Parent Teacher association and featured a catwalk show with year 11 students modelling the latest prom dress fashions. A luxury stretch limousine was also on display at the event where visitors had a chance to get up close to the top of the range ride. Limo hire for school proms is extremely popular with many operators booking out months in advance on peak school prom dates.

Over 70 people including school pupils, mums and dads and grandparents all turned out for the event. As well as the catwalk show, there was also a hair demonstration by Cosmo Colours giving future prom-goers a run-down of the latest hairstyles and tips for teaming hair with prom outfits.

A raft of other stalls were also set up for the school prom show featuring everything from jewellery to make-up, suit hire to limo hire, prom dresses to shoes.

Year 11 pupils at the Swindon school are due to celebrate their prom next spring, and thanks to the special preview show, they’re more than ready for it!

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Dad buys fire engine to transport daughter to the school prom

July 26, 2010 By Trudi Johnson
Kind hearted dad buys fire engine to transport 17-year-old daughter to her end of year prom

Kind hearted dad buys fire engine to transport 17-year-old daughter to her end of year prom

A fire fighter dad from Minehead in Somerset went to great lengths to ensure his daughter made an entrance to remember when she arrived at her school prom earlier this month.

56-year-old Chris Jones had promised his daughter that he’d transport her to her end of year prom in a red fire engine. However the plan for the grand entrance looked in serious doubt after the fire station boss informed Chris that he wouldn’t be able to borrow one of the fire engines for the special occasion because of health and safety reasons.

Determined not to let his daughter down on her prom day, the fireman from Somerset decided to track down his own red engine. After scouring the internet, Chris found a 1973 Commer Commando red fire engine for sale for £1,750. Anxious to not disappoint his prom-going daughter, Chris snapped up the vintage engine.

Along with a fancy outfit and a new hairdo, prom day transport is high up on the list of priorities for prom-goers. Not surprisingly limousine hire companies report being booked out months in advance on peak prom dates.

17-year-old Rebecca was described by her dad as being “quite emotional” when he rolled up in the red engine to whisk her away to her school prom. Fireman Chris says he now needs to decide whether he’ll keep the engine now the special prom date has come and gone.

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Limo Broker featured in school prom article in The Independent

July 15, 2010 By Trudi Johnson

Limo Broker featured in an article in The Independent on proms for the under 12's

Just weeks after leading UK limousine hire company Limo Broker were approached by The Sunday Times to contribute to an article on school proms, another top UK newspaper, The Independent, has turned to Limo Broker for their take on the phenomenon that is the British School Prom.

The article published in The Independent this week, please see the following link, http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/endofterm-discos-are-so-last-year-2026754.html concentrates on the rise in popularity of primary school proms. The tradition of the American school prom is to celebrate the end of school life as 16-year-old pupils go out into the world, to either University or work.

However the younger kids also want a slice of the action, and now proms for the under 12’s are being organised for pupils to wave goodbye to their primary school years in style.

While some parents and teachers welcome the new craze for proms for primary school children, others are despairing saying the grown-up events are robbing youngsters of their childhood. Love them or loathe them, one thing’s for certain, they’re on the increase.

Limo Broker is asked in The Independent article to recount its experiences of dealing with primary school proms. Martin Latner, from Limo Broker, explains where the biggest rise in limo hire for under 12’s proms has been seen saying: “Particularly in the Midlands and in London we’ve seen a massive boost,” Latner goes on to say, “I remember when I got my first call from an 11-year-old. I was definitely surprised. We’re expecting it to be twice as bad next year.”

With the popularity of the school prom gaining momentum year on year, this can only spell good news for the limousine hire industry. Some hire companies are even predicting that proms will take over from weddings as the most popular occasion for limo hire in the UK within the next two-years.

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8 limos en route to school prom in Derbyshire fail spot checks

June 2, 2010 By Carl Wheeler

Officials in the UK are carrying out roadside checks on limos during the school prom season

A total of eight limousines travelling to a school prom in Derbyshire last week failed the spot checks which were carried out in conjunction with the local council and the Vehicle Operator Standards Agency (VOSA).

The South Derbyshire council also targeted another school prom in the local area just two weeks previously in a bid to crack down on unsafe limos travelling to proms, and potentially putting young prom-goers at risk.

A number of vehicle problems were uncovered by the investigation. Issues with a lack of power steering and seat belts, and also problems relating to tyres were discovered by the officials carrying out the checks.

The eight prom limos which failed the spot checks have been handed prohibition notices which ban them from operating until they can prove that the issues which were uncovered have been resolved and that the limousine is now roadworthy.

With the school prom season starting to get underway, limo operators are being warned to expect these kinds of spot checks up and down the country as officials strive to stamp out illegal limo providers throughout the UK.

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US teen rejects prom limo for tractor

April 22, 2010 By Trudi Johnson
Prom-goer in Arkansas ditched the limo in favour of the tractor

Prom-goer in Arkansas ditched the limo in favour of the tractor

A teenager from Arkansas in the US decided he wanted to ride to his school prom in a totally unique vehicle. While most youngsters plump for a flashy hummer limo, party bus, or stretch limousine driven by a suited chauffeur for their big night, the young farmer from Arkansas had a better idea.

Michael Smith Jr, a farmer’s son who’s been brought up with farm machinery and animals, decide to opt for a vehicle slightly more familiar for his prom. The youngster got dressed up in all his finery, and jumped aboard one of his family’s tractor and set off for the school prom.

Destiny Metcalf was Michael’s date for the prom and didn’t seem to mind that her limo had been swapped for a tractor. However Destiny did require a big of help to get onboard the tractor in her prom dress, but once inside, she was happy to ride alongside Michael in his favourite vehicle.

Speaking about his decision to ride to the prom onboard a tractor Michael said: “Nobody’s ever come to the prom in a tractor” adding, “it seemed like the right thing to do.”

Maybe Michael will have started a trend in Arkansas for tractor rides to the school prom?

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School prom limo chauffeurs to be faced with rigorous checks

March 25, 2010 By Trudi Johnson

Licensing officers in the South Staffordshire area plan to attend each prom being held in the district over the summer in order to access that every chauffeur is properly licensed to be carrying prom-goers.

The move comes after a number of complaints were made last year in regards to unlicensed limo hire firms transporting youngsters to schools proms. Concerns were raised about the safety of the school pupils who could end up being transported in an unlicensed limo with a chauffeur who has not been properly checked by authorities.

South Staffordshire council have written to every secondary school in the area to find out where each prom is being held. They plan to send three licensing officers to each venue on prom night to run checks on limos and chauffeurs as they drop off the youngsters at the party.

The chauffeurs must prove that they and the vehicle are correctly licensed with either the council or the Department of Transport. They will also be checking that the limos are carrying the correct number of passengers and that there is no over-loading taking place. From last year only limos which have a COIF certificate are legally allowed to carry over 8 passengers.

The council is also asking for parents to be vigilant and to check their chosen limo firm is correctly licensed before making a school prom booking.

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