Trip to Uttoxeter / Derby 31-07-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63146	Hanley BS	Blythe Bridge, Old Bill's Garage	6A	First Potteries
37160	Upper Tean, Post Office	Uttoxeter BS	KF	First Potteries
737	Uttoxeter BS	Derby BS	Swift	Trent Barton
751	Derby BS	Ripley, Market Place	Comet	Trent Barton
849	Ripley, High Street	Derby, Derwent Street	9.3	Trent Barton
82	Derby BS	Nottingham Victoria BS	RA	Trent Barton

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to we decided to re-visit Uttoxeter and Derby. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto 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 and 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 before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street. We continued onto Tontine Street and onto Parliament Row. We walked through Tontine Square past the HSBC. On the was we saw a cash machine so I was able to get some money to pay uncle Dave back and we walked through to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We went upstairs and past former Topshop that's now a new bowling alley. Afterwards we came back down and went to Primark. We came out of the shopping centre and we walked back along Tontine Street. We went in KFC. Matthew had a chickenburger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished eating we walked back along Tontine Street ans forwards onto Lichfield Street. We continued into the bus station. We saw First Potteries 69173 parked up between duties. We waited for a bus to Uttoxeter and a short while later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63146 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63146 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and place the First Potteries Newtwork Day tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We continued onto City Road and forwards onto King street. We ran through Foley and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and then we continued onto Uttoxeter Road. We ran through Normacot and then we joined the A50. We ran fast up to Meir and then we came off the A50 onto Broadway. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A520 and we headed up the hill to Rough Close and we turned left onto Grindley Lane. We turned left onto Whitestone Road and then left onto Lysander Road. We ran around the Meir Park and we crossed over the A50 onto the A521. We ran into Blythe Bridge and we crossed over the railway line. We continued into the town centre and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot towards foot onto the A521 and and down the hill to Draycott and Tean down the A522 and Matthew went to the public and used the toilet. We returned onto the A522 we waited for a Kingfisher towards Uttoxetter. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 37160 on a Kingfisher service to Uttoxeter. We got on the bus and we put the First Network Day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of tean and we ran Eastwards along the A522 through Checkley We crossed over the A50 and we ran the last mile or so into town past the biscuit factory. In the centre of town we followed the A522 to the left and we turned into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once in Uttoxeter we waited for a Swift service to Derby. A short time kater Trent Barton 737 appeared on a Swift service to Derby. We got on the bus and we booked our a Zig-Zag duo ticket at £11 before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of town and past the bakery before forking right and crossing the A50 by MacDonalds. We headed out of town towards Rocester and we turned into town. We came out of the other side of Rocester and then we headed into the B5030. We turned right onto Ashbourne Road. We turned right onto the B5030. We turned left onto the B5031. We turned left onto College Road. We turned right onto Alton Road. We turned right onto Alton Road. We turned right onto the B5032. We ran up the hill and into Quixhill. We ran up the hill and into Ellastone. We ran up the hill and into Mayfield. We turned right onto the A52. We ran Northwards up the A515 through Ashbourne. We turned left onto the A515. we turned left into King Edward Street. we turned left into Station Road. We turned left onto the A515. We turned right onto Derby Road. We turned right onto Springfield Ave. We turned right onto Old Derby Road. We turned left onto Wyaston Road. We turned left onto Willow Meadow Road. We turned right onto Old Derby Road. We turned right onto Derby Road. We turned left onto the A52. we ran into Commonside. We turned into Brailsford Green. We turned into Kirk Langley. We turned into Markeaton. We turned onto the A52. As we went along Friar Gate. We ran up the hill and into Derby. We turned left into Cheapside. We turned left into Bold Lane. We continued onto Jury Street and forwards onto Cathedral Road. We crossed over onto Full Street. We turned the roundabout into Morledge and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We had a look around the bus station and we saw Trent Barton 842 on layover. We whilst we decided what to do. We saw Trent Barton 654 on a #6.1 to Bakewell. A short while later we saw Arriva Midlands 3561 on a #26 to Oakwood. We headed into the bus station and Matthew went to the toilet. After Matthew had used the facilities we walked to the far end of the bus station to see what we could catch. We saw required Trent Barton 751 on a Comet to Chesterfield. We decided to do this up to Ripley. Whilst we waited for the bus to b readied for service, we saw Arriva Midlands 4403 on a #38 to Sinfin. We got on the bus and we booked a Zig-Zag Duo ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto the A601 and we came off onto Derwent Street. We went onto Stuart Street and under the A601 along Pheonix Street onto Mansfield Road. We ran forwards onto Alfreton Road after crossing the railway we joined the Northbound A61. At the next roundabout we joined the Northbound A38 and we ran fast up the dual carriage for a few miles. We came off the A38 and we continued Northwards B6179 into Kilburn. We continued Northwards for another 3 miles or so into Ripley. When we got to the town centre we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw Trent Barton 158 on the #1 to Nottingham. Matthew wanted the toilet again so we went to The Thorntree. After Matthew had used the toilet he had a swift half of Coke. We went outside and we just missed the nines service back to Derby. We walked back to the stop and a few minutes later we saw a bus appraoching. As we got closer we saw that it was required Trent Barton 849 on a #9.3 to Derby. We got on the bus and we flashed the Zig-Zag Duo ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the High Street and we ran down the B6179 to Kliburn. We got onto the A38 and we ran fast to the edge of Derby. We ran forwards onto the A61 and at the next roundabout we turned right onto Alfreton Road. We ran forwards onto Mansfield Road and we crossed under the A601 onto Pheonix Street. We turned right onto Derwent Street and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over Derwent street and we walked back to the bus station alongside the river. Once in the bus station we decided that we would have time for one quick out and back before the parking ticket ran out. We knew that we saw required Kinchbus 151 on the Skylink service to Leicester. A few minutes later We saw dud Trent Barton 82 on a Red Arrow service to Nottingham. We got on the bus and we flashed the Zig-zag group ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station we saw Trent Barton 503 on a Spondon Flyer, Yourbus 3105 on a 20 to Chaddesden and Arriva Midlands 4215, We continued onto the Northbound A601 We came off at the next junction and we joined the Eastbound A52. We ran fast along the A52 passing and we crossed over the M1 and passed Toton depot. We continued Eastwards to the edge of Nottingham past the QMC. We crossed the ring road and ran forwards onto the A6200. We continued onto Wollaton Street and we crossed over the tramline before turned left onto South Sherwood Street. We turn right onto Shakespeare Street and left onto Mansfield Road. We turned right onto the B684 and we entered Nottingham Victoria Bus Station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We then had a look around the bus station and took a few bus pictures. We walked to the top end of York Street and we had a look around the corner on Mansfield Road and we waited by the side of the road. We arranged with mum to pick us up from Major Street. Whilst we waited for mum to arrive. We saw Trent Barton 476 on a #141 to Sutton. Mum arrived and we got into the car. She had brought Greggs sausage rolls and a bottle of Irn Bru. We set off onto Mansfield Street and we turned left into Bluecoat Street and right into North Sherwood Street. We turned left onto Peel Street and we headed Southwards. We ran forwards onto Clarendon Street and we joined the one-way system. We ran around the roundabout and did a u-turn to run Westwards along Derby Road. We ran forwards onto the A6200 and to the edge of town. We crossed the ring road and we ran forwards onto the A52. We ran fast to the edge of Derby and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Friar Gate and we ran forwards onto the A52 and out of town. We ran for around 10 miles and we turned left onto the Southbound A515. We ran Southwards for around 8 miles and we joined the Westbound A50. We ran Westwards past Uttoxeter to the edge of Blythe Bridge and we continued through Meir to Longton wherev we came off the A50 to see what was at Z carz this evening. There was nothing on the old Z Carz spare ground site so we turned left into Willow Row to see what was parked up in the compound. In the yard we saw Z Carz Mercedes minibus CE02 LYX. We headed back to Fenton. We joined the Westbound A50 and we came off at Heron Cross onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch street and left again onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. For tea Matthew had Shepherd's pie with chips followed by cake. 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 Stoke / Trent Vale 29-07-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67159	Stoke, stop T	Trent Vale, Flash Lane	21	First Potteries
67151	Trent Vale, Black Lion	Stoke, Penkhull New Road	21	First Potteries
WF11 MOA	Stoke	Fenton	Charter	City Cabs

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Trent Vale on the bus. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw Lucky Seven HXZ 3953 parked up in the car park. Later on we went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the stop opposite the flats and we watched the digger across the road which had started work on the new sheltered housing complex. We continued down the hill and under the railway line before we crossed over the A500 and went into Stoke town centre. On Church Street and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65003 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65003 in Stoke

We carried on along Church Street. As walked towards the bus stop we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #21 to Trentham.

First Potteries 67159 in Stoke

we turned left into Campbell Place. We carries on to the bus stop outside Bargain World for a bus towards Trent Vale where First Potteries 67159 was waiting. We got on the bus and we booked to Trent Vale before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off from the bus stop and onto Campbell Place. We carried on onto London Road and we went past Lidl with is currently shut for refurbishment and due to open again in September. We travelled through Boothen and the West End into Oak hill and into Trent Vale. When we got to the other end of London Road we got up and got off the bus. We walked around the corner onto the A34 and we saw ABC Supreme YA67 VBB heading Southwards.

ABC Supreme YA67 VBB in Trent Vale

We went into the pub and Matthew found a seat where he could see out of the window. Matthew had a pint of Coke and afterwards went to the toilet. For dinner Matthew had a mixed grill with chips. whilst at the pub highlights of the bus sightings were 69170 on a #22 to Newcastle and ABC Supreme YR20 DSZ heading Northwards. Matthew went to the toilet again and for dessert he had Cheesecake and custard. When he had finished eat Matthew set off onto the A34 and around the corner onto London Road to wait for the bus back towards Stoke. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #21 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Trent Vale

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along London Road and we ran through Oak Hill and the the West End before running into Stoke Town centre and Campbell Place. There was nothing of interest parked up in City cabs and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off along London Road and we walked through the car park of Sainbury's past the parked up City Cabs WF11 MOA. We got on the bus and we set off onto London Road. We continued onto Campbell Place and onto the one way system. We followed the one-way system to the left onto Church Street and we veered left onto Liverpool Road. We veered right onto Elanora street and we followed the road to the right onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way-system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we ran forwards onto City Road. We went under the railway line and we ran up City Road into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room and watched buses out fo the window. We saw First Potteries 65004 on a #11 to Newcastle. For tea Matthew had Shepherd's pie followed by cake. Later on Matthew went downstairs and went out. We got into a Intercity taxi and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and we ran forwards onto the A52. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500 and we saw First Potteries 32630 on a #25 to Hanley. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran up to the A527. We headed up the Chatterley Valeey and around the North side of Tunstall up to Chell Heath. We turned onto Turnhurst road and we stopped at the Watermill School. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards he went to see hbis old teacher Mary. When we finished Matthew said goodbye to everyone and we got in a taxi. We set off onto Turnhurst Road and we joined the Westbound A527. We ran around the North side of Tunstall and down into the Chattereley Valley before joining the Southbound A500. We turned left onto City Road. We went under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use 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 Hanley / Newcastle 27-07-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65039	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
32648	Newcastle BS	Stoke, Lytton Street	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 69148 on a #11 to Hanley. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We parked up we saw Travel Express MA59 KME in the distance.

Travel Express MA59 KME in Fenton

We waied for a taxi to Cheadle. It was a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street. At Heron Cross we went Eastwards along the A50 and we joined the Eastbound and we ran up to Meir. We came off the A50 and we turned left at roundabout onto the Northbound A520. We ran through Weston Coyney and we continued up to Cellarhead. We turned left the A52 and we headed Eastwards towards Kingsley Moor. We followed the road to the left and we ran into Kingsley village. We turned right onto Holt Lane. We ran through Kingsley Holt and we turned right onto the A521. We ran into Cheadle and we ran forwards onto the A522. We turned left onto Ashbourne Road and we turned right onto Allen Street and we stopped at the leisure centre. Once there Matthew we to use the largest inflatable play park and Matthew used the toilet. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gracy with bread and butter washed down with a glass of Coke. After we had finished we went back to Fenton by car. We set off along Allen Street and we ran forwards onto Plant Street. We turned right onto the A522 where we saw Plants P19 NTJ. We turned left onto the A521. We turned right onto High Street and we turned left onto the A521. We ran into Kingsley Holt. We crossed the A52. We ran through Cellarhead crossroads. We turned left onto the A520. We continued down up to Weston Coyney. We continued down into Meir. and we at the roundabout we turned right onto the Westbound A50 and we ran through Normacot and Longton to Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we continued onto Heron Street. We continued onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window we saw First Potteries 69161 on a #11 to Hanley. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-operative food and we turned left Temple Street We walked back to the residential unit. Near to the unit we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window we saw First Potteries 69151 on a #11 to Hanley. For tea Matthew had a lasagne with garlic bread followed by a Manchester Tart. Later on we went to Hanley. We went downstairs and onto City Road. We waited for a bus to Hanley. After a short while we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road where we saw First Potteries 69167 on a #11 to Hanley. down under the railway line and into 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 and 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 we saw First Potteries 37159 on a Kingfisher to Uttoxeter. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Newcastle. We saw First Potteries 69163. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 69160 on a #37 to Audley. Matthew ate his a can of Irn Bru. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65039 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65039 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 65039 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 65039

We set off out of the bus station and 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 Etruria Vale Road. We turned left onto Shelton New Road and past Regent College. 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 where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. We saw First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32648 in Newcastle bus station

We decided to do that back to Stoke. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke. As the lower saloon of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 32648.

Inside First Potteries 32648

We went upstairs and the top deck was empty too, so Matthew took another picture inside First Potteries 32648.

Inside First Potteries 32648

The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the grounds and onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. We went forwards onto Church Street and the bus topped in the town centre. After a brief stop we continued over the A500 and we got up and got off the bus just before the railway bridge. We walked up City Road and we cut across onto Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch music videos on his 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 Hanley / Crewe 24-07-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65029	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Stoke, Adj stop Q	23	First Potteries
63171	Stoke, Stop N	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
63113	Hanley BS	Crewe BS	3	First Potteries
2534	Crewe BS	Winsford, Asda	31	Arriva NW&W
2491	Winsford, Siddon Street	Crewe BS	31	Arriva NW&W
2933	Crewe BS	Congleton BS	38	Arriva NW&W
2931	Congleton BS	Crewe BS	38	Arriva NW&W

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to stay fairly local. In light of the weather forecast it was perhaps a good idea. We didn't do any research for the trip other than to check the weather. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65029 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. down under the railway line and into Stoke. We got up and got off the bus and we went around the corner into Church Street to Stoke Cafe. Uncle Dave escorted Matthew downstairs to the toilet and I ordered the food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we walked down Church Street. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63171 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we flashed the Network Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Street over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and 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 69155 on a #7A to Biddulph. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We walked down to the stand for the Crewe bus and we waited for the next one. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63113 on a #3 to Crewe. We got on the bus and we flashed the First Day ticket to the driver before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto Trinity Street and we went past the former RBS now a new shop. We turned left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams we followed the road around to the left and then back onto marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Burslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. At the corner we turned right onto Tunstall High Street We saw First Potteries 63034 on a #3 to Hanley. We continued North onto the A50 and we passed the site of the new Costa Coffee being built. We ran through Goldenhill and down the bank into Kidsgrove. We ran under the railway line and we past Lidl. We into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34. We continued into Church Lawton and then into Alsager. We continued Westwards along the B5077 under the M6 and into Radway Green. We followed the road to the right up Slaughter hill and we continued straight up into Haslington. We turned left onto Crewe Road and we re-joined the B5077 towards Crewe Green. We crossed over the roundabout onto the Westbound A534 and we ran towards Crewe railway station. We past the railway station where we saw an unidentified Majestic coach. We continued for around 1/2 mile before turning right into Edlestone Road. We ran into town crossing over the railway line and forwards onto Chester Bridge. We followed the road around onto Delamere Street and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63113 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 63113 in Crewe bus station

Once off the bus we saw Arriva NW&W 4699 on layover. We whilst we waited for a bus to Winsford. A few minutes later we saw Arriva NW&W 2534 on a #31 to Northwich. We got on the bus and we flashed Arriva Day Saver tickets at £5.50 each driver before we sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station. We turned onto West Street we turned North onto Underwood Lane. We turned left onto the B5076 and then we turned Northwards again onto Mablins Lane. We turned left onto Parkers Road before rejoining the B5076. We crossed a roundabout and then we took the next left into Leighton Hospital grounds. At the hospital there was a small bus station. We left the bus station area and we crossed the A530 at Bradfield Green before we continues up to Church Minshull crossing the Shropshire Union canal and the river Weaver. We continued North through the centre of Cheshire, Darnhall. We came into town along Beeston drive and we stopped opposite the shopping centre outside Witherspoons where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off around the corner and into the pub. Matthew visited the toilet and afterwards he had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and met up with uncle Dave. We walked down Dene Drive and we turned right onto the A54. There were a few buses parked up there. On bus pulled off before we got there but the other we saw Arriva NW&W 3161 which was about to work a X29 to Northwich. Across the road. So we crossed under the road in the subway and we came out and we saw dud Arriva NW&W 2491 on a #31 to Crewe. We decided to do the bus anyway so we got on and we flashed the Arriva North West Day Saver tickets to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off the A54 before turning left into the housing estate and heading back South through Darnhall. Somewhere between Darnall and Church Minshull. We passed through Church Minshull and just before we crossed the A530. At the hospital there was a small bus station and we the B5076 and Underwood Lane and West Street. We passed the Fung Lung Chinese takeaway, which I always thought sounded like some kind of medical condition and we turned onto Hightown to run into the bus station. when we got back into the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus and we saw a few buses parked up on layover. Opposite was Arriva NW&W 4407 parked up. After a short while we saw Arriva NW&W 2933 on a #38 to Macclesfield. We got on the bus and we booked Arriva Arriva Day Saver before The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Delamere Street. We followed the road around to the right onto Chester Bridge and we crossed the railway line and onto Edleston Road. At the end of the long straight road we turned left onto the A534 and we ran past the railway station ans past B&Q. We traveled Eastwards along Crewe Road. We went through Haslington and Winterley and further North through Wheelock Heath. We crossed the A534 and we ran through Wheelock. We ran over the canal and into Sandbach town center past Sandbach School. When we got to the Common onto Congleton Road. We joined the A534 and past the site of the new development by the M6. We continued along the A534 and we crossed over the M6 and into Arclid. We carried on through Medhurst Green and we crossed over the Wall Hill roundabouts. On the edge of Congleton we joined the A34 and we ran East along the road for a short while before going onto West Street. We entered town along Antrobus Street, Mill Street and Mountbatten Way. We turned right into Market Street, past the Bear Grills cafe and into the bus station. We got off the bus. We walked up to the top end of the bus station and Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards we continued up Market Street and we turned right on to Bridge Street. We stopped at Costa Coffee. Matthew had a piece of millionaire's shortbread and a bottle of Coke. We walked along Bridge Street and left onto Market Street and back to the bus station. We sat in one of the bus stops and Matthew ate a couple of fun sized Milky Way bars. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As expected it was Arriva NW&W 2931 on a #38 to Crewe. We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva NW&W Day Saver ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto market Street and we ran down the hill onto Mountbatten Way. We turned left onto Mill Street and we climbed the hill, turning right onto West Street. At the roundabout we went straight onto the A34 and at the following junction we went straight ahead onto the A534. We went out of town through West Heath and then out into open countryside. We crossed the A50 at the Arclid crossroads. On the west side of the M6 we left the A534 and turned right onto Congleton Road and we ran into Sandbach Common where we saw Arriva NW&W 4408 on a #37A to Northwich. After a brief stop we continued on our journey. After a brief stop we went Westwards out of the town onto Crewe Road and through Wheelock. We crossed the A534 and we ran through Wheelock Heath and Winterly, passed the pond. We continued into Haslington and turned left onto Crewe Road and we re-joined the B5077 towards Crewe Green. We crossed over the roundabout onto the Westbound A534 and we ran towards Crewe railway station. We past the railway station and we continued for around 1/2 mile before turning right into Edleston Road. We entered Crewe town centre and we followed the road around onto Delamere Street. When we got into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked onto Victoria Street. We headed back to the car and we met up with mum who had left her car keys back at home. She was waiting with sausage rols and a bottle of Irn Bru for Matthew. We got in the car and we set off onto the Eastbound A532 and we turned right onto Vernon Way. We turned left onto Earle Street and we continued onto Manchester Bridge. We turned right onto Macon Way and we we crossed over the roundabout onto Weston Road. We turned right onto David Whitby Way and left onto the A500. We ran under the M6 and as we continued South we came to an incident on the road and the road narrowed to a single lane. We passed the broken down vehicle and we passed Bullocks RB11 BUL, Alfa 72, Terry Bushell A13 TBT, and unidentified National Express liveried coach (#540), MT Travel HK58 ECV, an unidentified white minibus and an unidentified grey coach as we travelled Southwards. We turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road, We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his roon to watch TV and chill out. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. For tea Matthew had a chicken burger from kfc. He also had some fries and a cup of Coke followed by a jam filled sponge. Later on we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 44514 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 69162 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 69162 in Fenton

Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. When it was time to go to we went downstairs and and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road and we turned right onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Later on he had a few digestive biscuits and and some Irn Bru. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued 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 Longton / Wolstanton 19-07-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
102	Longton Interchange	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	24	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on and Freedom Day. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We went downstairs and Transport for the trip was an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. and we turned right onto City Road. We ran forwards onto King Street and we stopped at the charity shop to pic something up. We continued up through Foley and into Longton. We turned right onto Baths Road and we turned into Tesco. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we set off on foot to Longton Interchange. We looked at the bus time and we saw the first bus towards Blurton was to D&G Bus #24 service. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw First Potteries 47520 on a #11 to Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 102 on a #24 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road. We ran forwards onto Market Street and we followed the one-way system around onto Commerce Street. We crossed over the A50 and we headed out of Longton along Lightwood Road. We turned right onto Belgrave Road and left onto Chaplin Road where we saw D&G Bus 116 on a #24 to Longton. At the end we turned right onto Cocknage Road and we continued onto the end of Queens Park. We turned left onto the A5035 where we saw D&G Bus 174 on a #24 to Longton. We ran through Blurton. We turned left onto Barlaston Road and right onto Waterside Drive. We turned left onto Wimbourne Avenue and we turned right onto Waterside Drive. we continued to the ens and we turned left onto Barlaston Road. We turned left onto the A5035 and right onto Ripon Road where we saw D&G Bus 124 on a #24 to Longton. At the end we turned right onto Finstock Avenue. We turned left onto Beaconfield Drive. We ran to the other end and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked all the way back to the house. Later on we were going shopping. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton. We ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We joined the Westbound A50. At Sideway we joined the Northbound A500. We continued Northwards and we turned left onto Adsa. After parking up we went in the supermarket. Matthew used the toilets and afterwards we went around and did the shopping. When we had finished we decided to go have dinner. We left the retail park and we saw City Centre Central SF60 BYP parked up near Asda. joined the Southbound A500. We came off at Etruria and we went onto the Eastbound A53. We veered left onto Garner street where we saw silver minibus SP09 NTV. We stopped at the food van by the builders yard and Matthew had a Cumberland sausage bap. once we had finished we got a car back to the residential unit. We set off along Garner Street and we turned right onto the A500. We headed South through Stoke and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. For dinner Matthew had a Cumberland sausage bap washed down with a can of Coke. room to chill out and watch buses out of the window we saw First Potteries 67662 on a #23 to Hanley. Later on Matthew went out for a walk. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Later on Matthew went out for a walk. We went downstairs. We set off onto Temple Street and we went onto Christchurch Street. When we had finished we walked through the passageway and across the car park onto City Road. We walked up to Victoria place and we turned left onto Victoria Road where we saw Z Carz YA13 AMK.

Z Carz YA13 AMK in Fenton

We walked down the hill to the park. We left the park onto Beville Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road and walked up to the square and crossed over the road. We turned right onto Beville street and left onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto Maud Street and we turned left onto Edward Street. We turned right onto George Street and we turned left onto Manor Street and we turned left. We crossed over City Road and we stopped at the bus stop on Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We saw blue minibus DG52 CXP heading towards Stoke.

DG52 CXP in Fenton

For tea Matthew had a lasagne followed by cake. Matthew returned to his room to chill out. Matthew went out for a Newfriars College. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52. We ran to Limekiln light and we turned right to follow the A52. We ran into Bucknall and we turned left onto Newhouse Road. We ran to the end and we stopped at the college. Matthew went to the toilet and returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto Newhouse Road and we turned right onto the A52. We followed the the A52 to the left and we headed up to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we headed towards Stoke. We passed near to the railway station and we ran along side the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we headed up into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Outside Matthew got to see the new visitor unit which arrived on site today. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Sheffield / Broomhill 17-07-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
37485	Dore and Totley Station	Sheffield, Arundel Gate	97	First South Yorkshire
19	Sheffield Interchange	Broomhill, Whitham Road	X57	Hulley's of Baslow
67143	Broomhill, Whitham Road	Sheffield, Moorhead	51	First South Yorkshire
63378	Sheffield Interchange	Manor Top, City Road	73	First South Yorkshire
15192	Manor Top Supermarket	Sheffield Interchange	50	Stagecoach Yorkshire

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Sheffield. Bus news. Snake X57 rerouted to serve Hyde bus station in September. And New Route! The X1! Manchester-Macclesfield-Leek-Ashborne New Monday to Saturday daytime service introduced by Hulleys in September. Information on Derbyshire website. Matthew got up around 09:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Matthew chilled out in his room before going out. We saw grey minibus PK68 LVR.

PK68 LVR in Fenton

We decided that if we were going to go to Sheffield on the bus we would have to do it immediately and not got up to walk we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

we went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We got in the car and we drove onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street. At Heron Cross we went Eastwards along the A50 to Longton where we came off onto baths Road. In Longton Interchange. We turned right onto Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Sutherland Street. We turned right onto Weston Coyney Road and. At the end of Weston Coyney Road we turned left onto the A520. There were some temporary traffic lights and once we had passed them and got onto the fast section we stormed up to Cellarhead. We went across the crossroad and forwards into Wetley Rocks. We stopped at Truckers Tucker for dinner. Matthew had a breakfast box with toast and oatcakes washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we continued Northwards up the A520 through Cheddleton and Leek Brook. We ran through Compton and we turned right onto the A53. We followed the A53 through town and we turned right and headed out of town. As we travelled through Blackshaw Moor we drove into thick fog. We continued up the hill past the roaches and we passed the Winking Man pub. We turned right onto and we headed into Longnor past the Golden Green Coaches garage. We ran out of the other side of the village and through Crowdecote. We crossed the A515 and we ran into Moneyash. At this point we took a wrong turn and ending up going South. We re joined the Northbound A515 and we turned right and ran into Moneyash for a second time! We went straight through time and we turned left onto Green Lane. We headed Northwards onto the A6 and we turned left onto the A6020. We ran forwards onto the A619 and we ran into Baslow. We followed the A619 to the right and we turned right onto the A621. We ran through Owlea Bar and we dropped down into the valley through the Totley. We ran down the hill and we parked by Dore & Totley railway station. After we had parked up crossed over the road and we waited at the bus stop for a bus to Sheffield. We said goodbye to mum who was riding up to Sheffield on the train. We saw a bus approaching and it was required First South Yorkshire 37485 on a #97 to Hillsborough. We got on the bus and we booked Citybus tickets at £4.70 each before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off up the A621 and we ran through Abbeygate. We ran through Norton Hammer and Highfield passing Ashley Travel AT16 ASH. We crossed over the ring road. We ran forwards onto South Lane and we turned right onto Cumberland Street. We turned left onto Eyre Street and we ran Northwards. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Arubdel Gate. We ran forwards past the Millenium Gallery and we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus we took a few pictures before we walked down towards the bus station. We decided to walk down to the main Interchange. We crossed over the road and we cut between the cinema and the O2 Academy. We walk down a few flights of stairs which were adjacent to a car park and we crossed over Pond Street and walked into the Interchange. We walked to the facilities and we used before going to look for a bus we could catch. Once of the bus we saw First South Yorkshire 37104 on layover. As we got closer we saw it was required Hulley's of Baslow 19 on a X57 to Manchester. We got on the bus and we flashed the Citybus Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First South Yorkshire 63371 on a #135 to Rotherham. The bus set off out of the Interchange and we turned right onto Hammer Lane. We turned right onto Pond Street. We headed Northwards we turned left onto High Street. We turned left onto Arundel Gate and we turned right onto High Street. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we ran forwards onto West Street. We ran forwards onto Glossop Road and we turned right onto Upper Hanover Street. We turned left onto the A57 and we crossed over Broomhall where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back into the centre of the town and we spotted a Tesco Express. We went in and we brought a can of Coke and chocolate bars as well as a box of Millionaires shortbread. We sat on some seats by the bus stops in the centre of town and Matthew drank a bottle of Irn Bru. We walked up A57 past the former RBS bank which is new a restaurant. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First South Yorkshire 67143 on a #51 to Charnock. We got on the bus and we flashed the Citybus Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up the A57 and onto West End. We crossed over the ring road and we turned right onto the B6069. We turned left onto Durham Road and we turned left onto the B6547. We ran forwards onto West Street and we turned right onto Rockingham Lane. We turned right onto Division Street and left onto Rockingham Street. We turned right onto Charter Row and left onto Fitzwilliam Gate. We turned left onto Eyre Street and we turned left onto Furnival Gate. We got up and as the bus was now empty Matthew took a picture inside First South Yorkshire 67143 before we got off the bus.

Inside First South Yorkshire 67143

Once of the bus we walked around the corner and we saw TM Travel 670 on a #218 to Bakewell. We turned right onto Pinstone Street and we ran forwards onto Leopold Street. We turned right onto Fargate We walked to the North end and we stopped ar Starbucks. Matthew had an orange juice. We turned right onto High Street and we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 12168 on a #120 to Halfway. We walked back into Arundel Gate and we decided to walk down to the main Interchange. We crossed over the road and we cut between the cinema and the O2 Academy. We walk down a few flights of stairs which were adjacent to a car park and we crossed over Pond Street and walked into the Interchange. We spotted First South Yorkshire 37494 on layover. A few minutes later we saw First South Yorkshire 63378 on a #73 to Rotherham. We got on the bus and we flashed the Citybus Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the Interchange and we turned left onto Hammer Lane. We turned right onto the A61 and we turned left onto the A6135 and into Deep Pit. We continued into Deep Pit and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up to the A6135. We went in KFC. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a cup of Coke. Highlights of the sigting whilst we had the drink was First South Yorkshire 63913 on a #73 to Sheffield. When we had finished we returned to Sheffield. We set off on foot onto the A6135. A few minutes later we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 15192 on a #50 to Sheffield. We got on and we flashed the Citybus Day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set along the A6135 and out of Deep Pit and over the A61. We turned right onto Mortimer Street and right onto Leadmill Street. We turned right onto the A61 and we turned left into Hammer Lane before entering the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We saw First South Yorkshire 36275 on layover. We had a walk around the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. We continued through the layover area and we saw Hulley's of Baslow 5 on a X57 to Manchester. We walked over to the car. Mum was waiting with Greggs sausage rolls and a can of Irn Bru for Matthew. We got into the car and we set off towards home. We set off onto Pond Street and we turned left onto Hammer Lane. We turned right onto the A61. We continued around the ring road to the South side of the city and we turned left onto the B6388. We ran along Cemetery Road through Sharrow and we continued into Brincliffe. We joined the A625 and we ran Westwards out of the City. We ran through Parkhead and Whirlow and we ran Southwards along the A625 into Calver. We crossed over the A623 and we ran forwards onto the B6001 into Hassop. We turned right onto Longreave lane and we went into Rowland before heading Southwards. We turned right onto the A6020. We joined the Northbound A6 and we ran up to Buxton. We joined the A53 and we ran out of town though Flash and Winkhill. We ran South through Blackshaw Moor. We continued into Leek and we ran past Lidl and the new KFC site and we turned left onto Ball Haye Street. We ran onto the A53 and we ran Southwards out of town. We climbed up the hill towards Ladderedge and we ran down the other side into Longsdon. We continued Southwards through Endon and we veered left onto the A5009. We ran through Milton and Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall. At Limekiln light we ran forwards onto the A52. We crossed over the roundabout at Joiners Square and we ran towards Stoke. We ran alongside the railway line and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill in to Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room for a while. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We stopped at the kebab shop and we brought burger and fries. When we brought the food we walked back down City Road and we turned left into Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use the computer. For tea Matthew had burger and fries followed a couple of slices of chocolate cake. Matthew also had a can of Coke. Later on Matthew went downstairs to the and out to the day centre. We set off on foot onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-operative Food store and we picked up. We then walked round the corner back to the day centre where we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFE.

Shelton Care Group BL69 RFE in Fenton

In the day centre Matthew spent some time baking. We made a cake and afterwards Matthew used the facilities. We returned to the residential uinit. We walked along Baker Street past the of the new housing development. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room. He watched TV and had a can of Irn Bru. 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 Stafford / Penkridge 10-07-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
18	Stafford Chell Road	Moss Pit, School Lane	7	Select Bus
12	Moss Pit, School Lane	Penkridge, Crown Bridge	878	Select Bus
30	Penkridge, Crown Bridge	Stafford BS	875	Select Bus
3784	Stafford BS	Newport BS	5	Arriva Midlands
3749	Newport BS	Stafford, Railway Station	5	Arriva Midlands
3741	Stafford BS	Oakengates BS	5	Arriva Midlands
3748	Oakengates BS	Telford BS	5A	Arriva Midlands

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Stafford. New road leads the way for Stafford Station Gateway Masterplan. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Matthew chilled out in his room before going out. We saw red minibus BJ12 OAN.

BJ12 OAN in Fenton

Matthew put his camera and we got some batteries and his bag and we went downstairs to the car. Just after 10:30 we set off to Stafford in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we continued onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. At the light we turned right onto the A5035 We continued over the railway line into into Trentham and at the A34 we turned left to go South. For dinner today we stopped at the lay-by opposite to the Monkey Forest and Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a bottle of Irn Bru. After we had finished eating we continued South through the roadworks and past Stone. As we passed to the West of Stone near to The George & Dragon. South of the A51 we had a good fast run down to Beaconside and we ran the last couple of miles into Stafford town centre. At the big roundabout we went right onto Chell Road and we went passed Sainsbury's. We turned left by the College and we parked at the car park next to Wilkinson's. Matthew visited the toilet and then we said goodbye to mum before we walked onto Chell Road. We saw First Potteries 65035 on a #101 to Hanley. As it got closer we saw that it was dud Select Bus 18 on a #7 to Moss Pit. We got on the bus and we booked Knot Day ticket at £5.95 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the town along Broad Street and Earl Street. We went around the Lichfield Road Gyrator and onto the A449. As we traveled towards the railway line. When we got to Rising Brook we turned right onto John Amery Drive and we ran through the estate and forwards Burton Banks Lane. At the end we turned left onto Moss Pitt where we got up and got off the bus. As we considered what we could do, we saw a bus stopped down the road heading our way. As it got closer we saw that it was required Select Bus 12 a #878 service to Wolverhampton. We got on the bus and we flashed the Knot Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus before the bus set off along Moss Pit the A449. We ran through Acton Gate we went past McDonald's. We crossed the railway line and we went under the M6. We ran fast along the a road to the North edge of Penkridge where we hit the 30mph section of the road. About a 1/2 a mile later we got up and got off the bus in the town centre. The public toilets were actually open today, so Matthew used the facilities. Once he had finished we crossed the main road and we went in the Festival garden to have something to eat. Matthew shared a double Milky Way with me and Uncle Dave and he also had a drink of Cherryade. when to bus back to Stafford was due we left the Festival Garden and we stood at the stop. A few minutes later we saw the bus turn out of the side Street. As it got closer we saw that it was dud Select Bus 30. The bus set off up the A449 and as we left the village the bus went fast up to the M6. On the other side we slowed down as we got to the residential Moss Pit area. We continued forwards onto Rising Brook. We turned right onto Rickerscote Road. We continued through Rickerscote. We turned left onto Silkmore Lane. We turned left onto Sidney Avenue. We turned right onto Exeter Street. We turned left onto Silkmore Lane. We ran down into Queensville. At the big roundabout we got onto the A518 before turning into Station Road. we turned right onto Bridge Street. We turned right onto South Walls. We turned left onto Cope Street. We ran up Eastgate and along North Walls and into the Gaol Square bus station. We left the bus station where we got up to get off the bus. We walked back to the toilet block and Matthew used the toilet here again. After he had done we set off onto Chell Road to walk around to the bus station. As we got there we saw required Arriva Midlands 3784 on a #5 to Telford. We got on the bus and we flashed the Knot Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus before the bus set off bus set off along Chell Road and we ran down to the railway station past the new cafe in Victoria Park. We turned right onto Newport Road. We continued into Castle Bank. We continued Westwards along the A518 under the M6 and into Billington. We ran through Haughton. We headed up through Gnosall and up over Coton. As we travelled up we saw Arriva Midlands 3755 on a #5 to Stafford. We continued into Coley and we ran out into open countryside. We climbed the hill into Newport into the Stafford Road and onto Stafford Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We decided to do a bus up back to Stafford. A few minutes later we saw Arriva Midlands 3119 on a #519 to Shrewsbury. We went to the toilet and walked down the bus station. We turned left onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto High Street to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. He also had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we walked along High Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and into the bus station. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva Midlands 3749 on a #5 to Stafford. We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus before the bus set off set off out of the bus station and onto Audley Road. We turned right onto Stafford Road. We crossed the roundabout onto the A518 and headed through Coley. We headed up through Coton and up over Gnosall. As we travelled up we saw Arriva Midlands 3780 on a #5 to Telford. We continued through Billington into Castle Bank. We ran into Stafford. We ran down onto Newport Road. We went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. Near to the railway station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus We set off onto Victoria Road. We turned left onto Tenterbanks. We turned right onto Water Street and we turned right into Mill Street. We walked onto Greengate Street and forwards through Market Square onto Gaolgate Street. At the top end we turned right and into the bus station. After a while we saw Arriva Midlands 3741 on a #5 to Telford. We got on the bus and we flashed the Knot Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus before the bus set off bus set off along Chell Road and we ran down to the railway station past the new cafe in Victoria Park. We turned right onto Newport Road. We continued into Castle Bank. We continued Westwards along the A518 under the M6 and into Billington. We ran through Haughton. We headed up through Gnosall and up over Coton. As we travelled up we saw Arriva Midlands 3734 on a #5 to Stafford. We continued into Coley and we ran out into open countryside. We climbed the hill into Newport into the Stafford Road and onto Stafford Street and into the bus station onto Stafford Street and we headed into the centre of town. We turbed right onto Wellington Road and we ran South West for a short distance before turning left onto Granville Road. We turned right onto Ashworth Way and we ran into Aston. At the end of the road we turned right onto The Dale before we re-joined Wellington Road. At thr roundabout we joined the A518 and we went West for one junction before turning left into Lilleshall village. As we entered the village. We ran through the village and then we ran forwards onto Wellington road into the village of Muxton. We got close to the A518 again and we turned left onto the A4640. We turned right onto School Road and we ran forwards onto Queens Road. We turned right onto Wrekin Drive and near to the shops we turned left onto Winifreds Drive. We turned left onto West Avenue and right onto Park Road. We turned left onto Furnace Lane and under the B4373 onto Moss Road. We continued Southwards into Oakengates along Gower Street and at the end we turned right onto West Street. We ran forwards onto Station Hill and under the A442. We turned right onto Uxacona Way and around the North end of town before entering the bus station. We got off the bus bus we walked into town and we visited the Co-operative food store. Matthew had a small can of Coke and a few chocolate bars. We paid for our stuff and we headed back to the bus station. We sat in the bus stop and Matthew had a Bounty whilst we waited for the bus. A few minutes later we saw required Arriva Midlands 3748 on a #5A to Telford. We got on the bus and we placed the Knot Day tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We ran down Uxacona Way and by the railway station we turned left onto station Road. We crossed over the A442 and we ran East along the B5061 until we got to the A5. We went South over the M54 and we headed to Telford railway station. There we nobody there to get on or off the bus so we came straight back out and onto the roundabout. We crossed over the A442 and onto Hollinsgate before going forwards onto Grange Central. We turned right onto Northfield street and we ran into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus we saw Arriva Midlands 3734 on layover. Matthew used the toilet. The toilets were right by the entrance. Once we had used the facilities we walked back into the bus station. A few minutes later we saw Chase 52 on a X14 to Hawks Green. In the end mum ran out time on the car park so she came to pick us up outside the bus station. We got in the car and Matthew had a Greggs sausage roll and a can of Irn Bru. We set off onto Northfield Street and we turned left onto Grange Central. We joined the Northbound A442 and we ran northwards to the edge of town. We turned righ onto the Eastbound A518 and we ran northwards up to Newport. At the Southern end of town we joined the Northbound A41 which by-passes the town centre to the East. At Forton we got onto the Northbound A519 and we did this through Eccleshall up to the edge of Stoke-on-Trent. Near to the A500 we turned right onto Whitmore Road. We turned right onto the A34 and by Trentham Gardens we turned left onto the A5035. We ran over the railway into Blurton and forwards into Dresden. We went to Longton to check out what was parked at Z Carz this evening. There was nothing on the spare ground again and we turned left into Willow Row to see what was in the compound. We saw Z Carz Ford minibus PY08 KDX. We returned onto the A50 and we ran up to Heron Cross onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch street and left again onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. For a late tea Matthew had a chickenburger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. 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.