Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 31-07-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67157	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65033	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63171	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service as well as going to a party down stairs to welcome a new resident. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to Newcastle on the bus. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside Travers Court. A few minutes later the bus to Newcastle appeared and it was dud First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we saw First Potteries 41500 on a #8 to Ball Green. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we saw required First Potteries 65033 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65033 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Newcastle before We sat down towards the back of the bus and the bus loaded quickly and departed almost immediately. We set off through the bus station where we saw dud Ambassador Travel (National Express) FJ09 DXB on the #397 to Blackpool. and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned right onto Shelton New Road. We ran down through Etruria an up into Hartshill before joining the A52. We ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one way system and we turned left on the roundabout onto Barracks Road. As we got to the bus station in Newcastle we saw required Arriva Midlands 3695 on a #164 to Hanley. we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. left onto High Street. we walked down High Street and back onto High Street Matthew went for dinner in a McDonalds. We turned left McDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. back onto High Street We turned left onto Hassell Street and we returned to the bus station where we saw D&G Bus 186 on layover.

D&G 186 in Newcastle bus station

We waited to catch a bus back to Fenton and whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 37146 on a #99 to Chell Heath. A few minutes later First Potteries 63171 appeared on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63171 in Newcastle bus station

We booked to Fenton and as the rear of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63171 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 63171

the bus waiting to depart, we saw required Arriva Midlands 2968 on a #164 to Hanley. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we walked across the car park to the day centre. In the afternoon Matthew went on the computer. When it was time to go back to the residential unit we set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to his room and used his computer and watched buses out of the bedroom window. We saw First Potteries 66304 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 66304 in Fenton

We were going to take Matthew out for tea, but Matthew would later decide that he wanted to go to a party with his friends. Whilst Matthew waited for us to arrive we spotted Northwood Day Centre SN59 CVZ outside in the car park.

Northwood Day Centre SN59 CVZ in Fenton

We went upstairs to see Matthew and the other staff were preparing food ready for a party downstairs to welcome a new resident to the unit. Matthew seemed very interested in what was going on so we gave him a choice of coming out for tea with us or going to the party and Matthew chose to go to the party. After we had gone Matthew went downstairs to join the others. At the party Matthew ate chips and egg sandwiches followed by chocolate cake, chocolate swiss roll and a butterfly cake. After the party Matthew went back upstairs to his room. Matthew went up to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched music videos on the Television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Keele 29-07-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63178	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
133	Newcastle BS	Keele, Adj Horwood Hall	25	D&G
65729	Keele, Opp Horwood Hall	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
32650	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Victoria Square	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going out for a trip on the bus. Matthew also changed his frame on Facebook to LFC! Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange for breakfast. Matthew chilled out in his room until dinnertime, using his computer and watching buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 42554 on a #23 to Hanley. A short while later we saw dud First Potteries 32627 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32627 in Fenton

We also saw dud First Potteries 32650 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 32650 in Fenton

A short while later we set out onto City Road and we walked down to the stop outside the flats. On the way we saw Afford rent-a-car minibus PO17 ZXS parked up near to their offices.

Afford rent-a-car PO17 ZXS in Fenton

We stood at the stop to wait for next bus towards Newcastle. A short while later we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63178 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Whilst we decided what to catch next we saw First Potteries 66306 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 66306 in Newcastle bus station

We also saw First Potteries 67649 on a #97 to Wolstanton.

First Potteries 67649 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 133 on a #85 to Crewe.

D&G 133 in Newcastle bus station

We decided to do the D&G bus up to Keele so we got on and booked to Keele before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the A34. We went Northwards to the next roundabout and then we turned left onto the Southbound A53. We turned right onto Blackfriars Road and we continued up the A525. We ran through Thistleberry and past Hampton's scrap yard. At the roundabout went straight and went up the hill towards Keele. We turned left into the campus and onto University Drive. At the end we turned left and ran through the university. We got up and got off at Horwood Hall. Once off the bus we crossed over the road to catch a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65729 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65729 in Keele

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the campus We turned right onto University Drive and we ran up to the entrance of the campus before turning right onto the A525. We ran down the hill and we crossed over the roundabout. We went past the scrapyards and we turned left onto Orme Road. We ran through the estate and to the end of the road. We turned left onto the A525 and at the roundabout onto the Southbound A34. We ran down two roundabout and we went left onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station and we pulled up on stand. After a short while in the bus station the bus set off out onto Barracks Road. We went Southwards on the A34 before turning into the hospital. We trundled through the hospital grounds and ran up to Hartshill Road via Hilton Road and The Avenue. We went down Hartshill Road into Stoke town centre and we continued onto Church Street and over the A50 before passing under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we went forwards onto Station Road before turning right onto College Road. At the top off College Road we continued onto regent Road before turning left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed the ring road and we entered Hanley bus station via John Street and Lidice way. When we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. We then left the bus station to go and get some dinner. We set off onto Lichfield Street and forwards onto Tontine Street. We turned right into the passage adjacent to Waterstones and we cam out on Parliament Row. At MacDonalds Matthew had a cheeseburger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. We carried on along parliament Row and we visited Poundland. We brought some toothpaste and then we walked back to the bus station. We walked along Parliament Row and we turned right onto Parliament Square. We turned left onto Tontine Street. We went forwards onto Lichfield Street and into the bus station. We then waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva Midlands 3698 on a #164 to Market Drayton.

Arriva Midlands 3698 in Hanley bus station

Outside the bus station we spotted First Potteries 32650 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 32650 in Hanley bus station

We decided to do this bus so we got on and booked to Fenton before we went upstairs. The top deck of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 32650 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 32650

We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right into Birch Terrace. We followed the road around to the left onto Charles Street. At the top we turned right onto Old Hall Street before turning right onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. In the residential unit Matthew went to his room to chill out and use his computer. For tea Matthew went out to Ruth house. We set off onto Temple Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We went across City Road and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we went straight across onto Lichfield Street. We went anti-clockwise around Hanley and at the end of the ring road we turned right onto Waterloo Road. We ran up through Cobridge into Burslem and we continued up Scotia Road into Tunstall. We turned left onto Williamson Street and we turned right onto High Street. We turned right onto Furlong Road and we continued onto Little Chell lane. We crossed over High Lane onto Spring Bank Road. We turned right onto Chell Heath Road and we went past Matthew's old school where we are building a new building. At the traffic light we turned left onto Ford Green Road and up into Norton. We turned left into Saint Nicholas avenue and we ran into the estate. For tea Matthew had sausages chips and gravy from the chip shop. When Matthew had finished eat he went to the toilet. We then set off back to the residential unit. We came out of the estate along st Nicholas Avenue and we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and ran up through Smallthorne to the roundabouts. We turned left onto the A5272 and we headed through Sneyd Green and to the edge of Hanley. We ran clockwise around the ring road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we went across the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went back to the residential unit. Once back at home Matthew went upstairs to his room to use the computer. Later on we spotted Ashcroft's Travel minibus HIG 5675 outside in the car park.

Ashcroft's Travel HIG 5675 in Fenton

Matthew went up to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched music videos on the Television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Hurleston 28-07-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
HN16 XPS	Fenton	Hurleston	Charter	ABC Supreme
HN16 XPS	Hurleston	Mold	Charter	ABC Supreme
HN16 XPS	Mold	Fenton	Charter	ABC Supreme
67151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
32647	Hanley BS	Ash Bank, Adj The Lodge	32	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went Snugbury's Ice Cream in Hurleston in an ABC Supreme minibus It was ABC Supreme HN16 XPS. We got on the bus and we set off onto Glebedale Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill onto the A52. We ran under the railway line towards Stoke and we crossed over the A500 before we turned right onto the Northbound carriageway. We ran North for a few miles and then we continued Westwards as we crossed under the M6. We continued along the A500 to the South of Crewe until we reached the end before going onto the Nantwich by-pass. At the end of the by-pass we turned right following the A51 for another 1/2 mile and we saw Arriva NW&W 4421 on a #84 to Crewe. We turned left into Snugbury's and we parked up. Once we got off the bus we had some ice cream. Matthew had a vanilla flavoured cone. He also went to see the giant rabbit made out of hay. We then continued to Mold for dinner. We got on the bus and we turned left onto the A51. We continued to the Western edge of Chester and then we got onto The Westbound A55. We ran around the South side of Chester for a few miles then we went Westwards along the A494. We ran into Mold town centre and then we parked up. For dinner we went to The Gold Cape. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a chicken breast burger with fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we got back into the minibus. We set off back onto the A494 and we ran Eastwards to the A55. We ran Eastwards around the Southern part of Chester and then we got onto the Eastbound A51. We ran back along the road through Tarpoley. We continued through Calveley and get got onto the Nantwich by-pass. At the end of the by-pass we got onto the Eastbound A500. We ran to the South of Crewe and under the M6 and we continued through to Stoke. We came off the A500 and onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and then left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill lout and use his computer. We saw First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

We also saw D&G Bus 112 on The orange ONE service to Newcastle.

D&G 112 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had pasta and sauce followed by a Bakewell tart. After tea Matthew went back into his room before we went out. We saw First Potteries 43877 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 43877 in Fenton

Later on we set off onto City Road and we waited at the bus stop outside the flats. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We were considering what bus to do next and we saw required First Potteries 32647 on a #32 to Uttoxeter.

First Potteries 32647 in Hanley bus station

We decided to do this bus so we got on and booked to Ash Bank before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out off the bus station. The bus went out of the bus station and onto the ring road. We turned left into Lichfield Street and onto Birch Terrace and past the old bus station. We turned right onto old Hall Street and then we crossed the ring road onto Limekiln Bank. At the bottom of the hill we went across the traffic lights onto the A52. We continued through Bucknall and up the hill into Ash Bank. When we got near to the pub we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the pub and used the toilet. He then had a glass of Coke. We then called for a taxi to get back to Fenton. It was a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto the A52 and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. At Limekiln lights we turned left onto the A52 towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Manor Street and then right onto City Road. Matthew went back to the residential unit and up to his room. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Hanley 26-07-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67636	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, Lichfield Street	6A	First Potteries
67157	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries
67159	Fenton, Fenton Manor	Fenton, Adj Railway Bridge	23A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to visit his uncle Dave later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 67602 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew was going out on the bus. We set off on foot onto Glebedale Road and we crossed over city Road. We saw D&G Bus 111 on 'the Orange ONE' service to Newcastle.

D&G 111 in Fenton

On the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we stood at the stop to wait for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw Keith's Travel minibus YC62 VPU going towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching an it was dud First Potteries 67636 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67636 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street and up the hill. We crossed over the ring road and we pulled up at the stop outside the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to get something to eat. We walked up Lichfield Street and forwards onto Tontine Street. We stopped at the Reginald Mitchell pub and Matthew went to the toilet before getting a drink of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a chicken breast burger with fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we walked back down Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street. We walked into the bus station and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 66304 on a #4A to Talke.

First Potteries 66304 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67157 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. The bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67157 before sitting down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 67157

We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. Due to a diversion we turned right onto Station Road and left onto Stoke Road. After crossing the A500 we got onto the one-way system and we turned left onto Copeland Street. We continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We got up and got off the bus by the square. Once off the bus we walked back to the day centre. In the afternoon Matthew went for a walk to the part. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we went down Masterson Street. We turned left onto Watkin Street and we walked to the end. We walked along the back of Welby Street adjacent to the railway line and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we walked to the park. After spending some time on the play equipment we walked down towards the pool. before returning onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Masterson Street and at the end we turned left onto Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. When it was time to go back to the residential unit Matthew set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out whilst he waited to go to uncle Daves. When it was time to go we set off on foot onto Temple Street and we walked down to Smithpool Road. We walked down City Road and we crossed over the road to the bus stop. We waited for the next #23A so we could go to uncle Dave's. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67159 on a #23A to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Mount Pleasant. The bus set off up City Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. When we got to the railway bridge over the line to Derby we got up and got off the bus. We then continued along Smithpool Road before turning right onto the path the leads onto Willowdale Avenue. We went onto Whieldon Road and we went to uncle Dave's house. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. later on he had a drink of Tango orange and a few custard creams. Matthew chill out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Longton 25-07-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
GK02 NWJ	Fenton	Broughton	Charter	Z Carz
GK02 NWJ	Broughton	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz
67601	Fenton, Smithpool Road	Longton, stop C	11	First Potteries
65005	Longton, stop C	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
65005	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Adrian Street	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going out to the disco later. Around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go out we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street we saw Oak House MX16 DHE. and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to Broughton on Z Carz GK02 NWJ. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the a52 and we went under the railway line into Stoke. We turned right onto the Northbound A500 and we ran North as far as the M6. We turned right onto the Northbound M6 and we ran North through the roadworks to Junction 20 where we got onto the Westbound M56. We ran as far as the M53 and then we went South onto the A55. We came of at Vicars Cross onto the A51 and we ran into Chester. We went anticlockwise around the ring road past the new bus station We saw Arriva NW&W 3142 on a #3 to Mold. and we turned right onto the A483. After we had crossed the river at the next roundabout we went onto the A5104. We ran through Lache and Saltney and out to the shopping centre at Broughton. At the shopping centre Matthew went to the Mill House pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a can of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a burger and fries followed by Chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When they had finished eating returned to the residential unit on Z Carz minibus GK02 NWJ. We set off onto the A5104 and we ran through Saltney and Lache. We joined the A483 and we crossed over the river Dee to run into Chester. We ran clockwise around the town ion the ring road until we got to the A56. We went North up the A56 and we joined the Northbound M53. We went north one junction before we Eastwards along the M56. Near to Warrington we joined the Southbound M6 and we ran down to Junction 16. We travelled South down the A500 and we came off at Stoke. We turned left onto the AS52 and we ran under the railway line. We continued up City Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple street and we went back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. We D&G 111 on 'The Orange One' service to Meir.

D&G 111 in Fenton

we also saw First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63172 in Fenton

We saw Afford Rent-A-Car minibus HN16 CMY.

Afford Rent-a-Car HN16 CMY in Fenton

For tea Matthew had chicken nuggets and Potato Waffles and beans followed by cake. When it was time to go we set off onto temple Street and walked through onto City Road. We crossed over city Road and we went to the bus stop outside the shops. We saw First Potteries 41498 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 41498 in Fenton

We waited at the bus stop and a few minutes later the bus appeared. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 67601.

First Potteries 67601 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up City Road and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street. Commerce Street. and we went into The Strand. Once we got off the bus. we walked onto The Strand we went to Tesco to do some shopping. Matthew did his food shop which included jam. Once we had finished shopping at Tesco we walked into Longton and onto The Strand. We walked back to the Interchange. we walked onto The Strand We saw MT Travel DK60 CWY going towards Hanley. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 65005 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 65005 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the interchange and right onto baths Road. At the traffic lights we turned left under the railway bridge and onto King Street. We continued down through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. After crossing over the first roundabout we turned right at the next one onto Victoria Road We went down the hill to Joiners Square and across the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We then got up and got off the bus at the stop outside the bus station. Once we got off the bus we saw First Potteries 65005 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We got on the bus we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right into Birch Terrace. We followed the road around to the left onto Charles Street. At the top we turned right onto Old Hall Street before turning right onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went right onto William Street. we went left onto Fountain Street. we went right onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched music videos on the Television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to The Burnley Big Bus Bash 23-07-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1775	Burnley, Queensgate depot	Burnley BS	Special	Ribble
81	Burnley BS	Burnley, Queensgate depot	Special	GM Buses
66	Burnley, Queensgate depot	Burnley BS	Special	Burnley & Pendle
8	Burnley BS	Burnley, Queensgate depot	Special	Blackburn Transport
8	Burnley, Queensgate depot	Burnley BS	Special	Blackburn Transport

Today we decided to go to the The Burnley Big Bus Bash bus rally in Burnley. It was an event run by Transdev to promote the new buses being introduced on the Mainline services Padiham & Colne and other point beyond. We checked the weather for today and it was for mainly cloudy weather with the chance of some rain. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We set off around 11:00 and we ran onto the A5035. We turned right onto Stanley Matthews way and we got onto the Westbound A50. We ran North up the A500 into Stoke and we ran into the town centre. We ran around the one-way system and we parked up on South Wolfe Street. We decided that we should have dinner first so we could go straight to the bus depot. We walked around the corner onto Church Street and we ate at the Stoke Cafe. Matthew went to the toilet whilst mum ordered the food. Matthew had a small breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we walked around the corner to the car and we set off around the one-way system onto Church Street. We turned right onto Shelton old Road and at the bottom we turned left onto the Northbound A500. We ran up to the M6 and we got onto the Northbound M6. We ran North for around 30 miles up to junction 21A and we then went Eastwards along the M62. We got onto the M60 and we continued clockwise around the North of Manchester. We joined the Northbound M66 and we ran past Bury and we continued North onto the A56. We passed nearby Accrington and we then got onto the Eastbound M65. We ran past Burnley and we came into town from the North end as we came off the M65 at junction 12. We went Eastwards along the A682 link road and then at the next roundabout we went South down the A682. We ran through Brierfield and when we got to Ruskin Street. We did a cicrle of the depot whilst we looked for somewhere to park and we ended getting back onto the A682 and turned left onto Ruskin Road. We stopped the car to get out and we said goodbye to mum who was off to do some shopping whilst we went to the bus depot. We walked back to the front side of the depot and we saw one of the new buses pull up outside the depot. It was Transdev Burnley & Pendle 261 on a M1 service to Colne.

Transdev Burnley & Pendle 261 in Burnley

We managed to find out by asking around that buses were operating between the depot and the bus station approximately every 20 minutes. We waited at the stop outside and a few minutes and a couple of buses appeared. First we saw Ribble double decker 1775. We also saw Blackburn Transport double decker 8.

Blackburn Transport 8 in Burnley

The buses both parked up in the depot, so we decided to have a walk around the depot. There was only one way in and out of the depot through the main shed. This was kept empty with a few exceptions as to allow vehicles to come and go into the main part of the depot which was an open courtyard. There were a couple of other small sheds off this courtyard where thing like the bus wash was located. In the first shed 1543 was running up and down one side where you could pay to have a short drive off the bus. Also in this shed was Burnley & Pendle 66.

Burnley & Pendle 66 in Burnley

We walked out into the main courtyard in which most of the buses were being displayed. In the yards we saw Transdev Yorkshire Coastliner double decker 3635.

Transdev Yorkshire Coastliner 3635 in Burnley

There seemed to be quite a few different buses from around the different Transdev garages. Representing Intack depot was Transdev Lancashire United Versa 233.

Transdev Lancashire United 233 in Burnley

There were also quite a few different preserved buses on display. In the yard was Ribble single decker 135 in early Stagecoach livery.

Ribble 135 in Burnley

With the other preserved buses was Pennine Leylad national LN19.

Pennine LN19 in Burnley

Back out the depot was one of the new buses for which the launch bus rally had been arranged. It was Transdev Burnley & Pendle 249.

Transdev Burnley & Pendle 249 in Burnley

We decided it was time to go out and ride on a bus or two. Whilst we waited we took a few more pictures. In the main repair shops was Transdev Burnley & Pendle double decker 2002.

Transdev Burnley & Pendle 2002 in Burnley

A few minutes later Ribble double decker 1775 appeared after returning from the bus station. Whilst the bus was emptying out we stood in the reservation in the middle of the road to get a picture of Ribble 1775.

Ribble 1775 in Burnley

The bus emptied out and started to load up again. We got on the bus and we went upstairs. A few minutes later we set off Northwards up the A682. At the next big junction we turned right onto Casterton Avenue and we ran Eastwards to the Burnley Lane part of town. We turned right onto Briercliffe Road and we ran Southwards towards town. We joined the A682 by the church and Duke of York pub and we continued towards town. We crossed over the canal and we ran past Morrisons before turning right into Yorkshire Street. We turned left into Croft Street and we stopped at the end at the drop off stop and the bus unloaded. Once off the bus we walked into the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. We let Ribble 1775 go in the hope of getting something different back to the depot. This paid off as a few minutes later we saw GM Buses coach 81 stop outside on Croft Street. A few minutes later it cam into the bus station and Matthew got a picture of GM Buses 81.

GM Buses 81 in Burnley bus station

We got on the coach and we sat down towards the rear. Whilst we were waiting for the coach to depart we saw First West Yorkshire 69581 on a #592 to Halifax.

First West Yorkshire 69581 in Burnley bus station

A few minutes later we set off out of the bus station onto Croft Street and we turned right onto Yorkshire Street. We turned left onto the A682 and we ran out of town. We went up the hill past Morrisons and over the canal. We past the Duke of York and we continued up the A682 and we saw ABC coach PO16 HSA. A few hundred yard up the road we pulled into the stop outside the depot. There was a low ceiling above Matthew's seat where the ducting for the ventilation was, and Matthew stood up quickly and banged his head! We let the coach empty out and matthew took a picture inside GM Buses 81.

Inside GM Buses 81

We had another quick look around the depot whilst we waited for a different bus to work. Burnley & Pendle 66 had started up so we asked someone on board if it was going to work. They said it was doing a single one-way trip, after they had been through the yard and packed up their stall in the courtyard. I asked when they were leaving and they said in around 10 minutes! We decided to take a few more pictures whilst we waited for the bus to depart. In the main maintenance shops was Transdev Burnley & Pendle Versa 269.

Transdev Burnley & Pendle 269 in Burnley

On the charity driver training run was the aforementioned Transdev Burnley & Pendle T543.

Transdev Burnley & Pendle T543 in Burnley

We went outside to wait for the single decker to depart towards Burnley. Whilst we waited we saw Blackburn Transport 8 parked up outside the garage.

Blackburn Transport 8 in Burnley

A few minutes later Burnley & Pendle 66 pulled out of the garage and stopped by the entrance of the depot. We got on the bus and we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the garage and onto the A682 and we ran Southwards into town. In town we turned right onto Yorkshire Street. We turned right onto Croft Street and we stopped at the set down stop outside the bus station. We crossed the road to get a better view and Matthew took another picture of Burnley & Pendle 66 before it returned to to the bus depot.

Burnley & Pendle 66 in Burnley

We were hopefully going to get a bus a back to the depot. Matthew went to the shop and brought some chocolate and a can of Coke. We went back into the bus station and we sat and waited for another bus to appear. A few minutes later required Blackburn Transport 8 appeared on a return service to the depot.

Blackburn Transport 8 in Burnley bus station

whilst we waited to board the bus we saw Transdev Burnley & Pendle 244 on an adjacent stand.

Transdev Burnley & Pendle 244 in Burnley bus station

We got on the bus bus and we went upstairs. The rear of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Blackburn Transport 8 before we sat down.

Inside Blackburn Transport 8

A few minutes later we set off out of the bus station onto Croft Street and we turned right onto Yorkshire Street. We turned left onto the A682 and we ran out of town. We went up the hill past Morrisons and over the canal. We past the Duke of York and we continued up the A682 and we saw ABC coach PO16 HSA. A few hundred yard up the road we pulled into the stop outside the depot. We got off the bus and Matthew got another picture of Blackburn Transport 8.

Blackburn Transport 8 in Burnley

It was now 16:00 and we had heard that Blackburn Transport 8 was going to do one last trip towards town, so we got straight back onto the bus and went upstairs and sat down. The bus set of along A682 heading Northwards towards Nelson. We turned right onto Casterton Avenue and we went Eastwards. Instead of turning right onto Briercliffe Road, we continued Eastwards along Eastern Avenue. After quite a long run we turned left onto Ormerod Road. At the roundabout went straight onto Ridge Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto Brunshaw Road. We ran down the steep part of the hill and we ran past Turf Moor. We ran under the railway line and at the roundabout we went straight onto Yorkshire Street. We turned left onto Croft Street and we got up and got off the bus. We had arranged to meet mum in the car park opposite to the bus station, we went around the outside of the bus station to take a few more pictures. We saw Transdev Burnley & Pendle 605 on a #1 to Burnley.

Transdev Burnley & Pendle 605 in Burnley bus station

We continued around the outside of the bus station and we saw Transdev Burnley & Pendle Dart 720 on layover.

Transdev Burnley & Pendle 720 in Burnley bus station

We also saw Transdev Burnley & Pendle 245 on a M4 service.

Transdev Burnley & Pendle 245 in Burnley bus station

We walked back into the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we crossed over Red Lion Street and we walked into the car park. In the car parked we saw Max Private Hire minibus YD61 AXZ.

Max Private Hire YD61 AXZ in Burnley

We got into the car an we set off out of town along Parker Lane and we turned right onto Finsley Gate. We turned left onto Manchester Road and at the roundabout we turned right onto Trafalgar Street. We saw B&N Coaches A7 BXN. We ran onto Westway and we ran Westwards out of town onto the M65. We ran Westwards for a couple of junctions and then we turned left onto the Southbound M66. We ran South and forwards onto the M66 and at the end we joined the anti-clockwise M60 and we saw Kirby Lonsdale coach hire SP04 HRL. We ran around North Manchester and we saw Lets Travel FX51 BVG ahead of us.

Lets Travel FX51 BVG on the M60

We joined the M62 and we ran Westwards to the M6. We ran Southwards through the roadworks and then at junction 16 we got onto the Southbound A500. We ran down to Stoke and we came off and ran into Fenton to Drop uncle Dave off at home. Once we had dropped uncle Dave off we ran up to Heron Cross and we crossed over the A50. We ran through Blurton along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got home around 18:30. We chilled out on the sofa and we sort out the pictures from today and put them online. We also wrote some of the weeks Blog entries. For a late tea we had a fish finger sandwich followed by chocolate cake. Later on Matthew had a bath and then chilled out on the computer until around 00:30... Mark