Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 31-10-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
780	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
67173	Newcastle BS	Bucknall, Trent Tavern	11	First Potteries
67153	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on and going to a Halloween party. 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 grey minibus SG73 YDV. We went downstairs and we went in a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street where we saw taxi minibus WM70 DXB. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We ran up the hill towards Hanley and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We ran to the other side of Hanley and we came off onto town Road. We crossed over the ring road and we re-joined the clockwise carriageway. We turned left onto Upper Huntbach Street and we crossed the ring road. We continued down Hutbach Street and we stopped at the bank to use the cash machine. fterwards we walked along Tontine Square and onto Stafford Street. We went into Della's cafe and as it was busy we went upstairs. For dinner Matthew had a sausage sandwich washed down with a can of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings whilst we ate dinner included First Potteries 63361 on a #3 to Crewe. After we had finished Matthew used the facilities before we left. We walked along Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. In the bus station. We waited for a taxi back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63364 on layover. When we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Lichfield Street and past the Lidl. We crossed over Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Victoria Road past Adsa and the B&M. We turned right onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and we headed down the hill. We turned left onto Temple Street and left again onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. We saw grey minibus OU23 FBJ. After getting ready Matthew set off downstairs onto temple Street and cut through onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford rent-a-car YP23 FFX parked up in Elsing Street.

Afford rent-a-car YP23 FFX in Fenton

We continued to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 780 on a #1A to Audley.

D&G Bus 780 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. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ERS Medical YJ21 FWO and ABC Supreme HV22 HKL. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We decided to do a bus up to Bucknall. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63360 on a #98 to Ball Green.

First Potteries 63360 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67173 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67173 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Bucknall before sitting down towards the back of the bus. 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. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We got up and got off the bus. Once off up Dividy Road and we crossed the road and went to the pub. Matthew went to a Halloween party. Matthew went to the toilet and had a few glasses of Coke. He also ate egg sandwiches and sausage rolls. Afterwards he had some chocolate cake. When it was time to go Hanley Matthew returned in a car. We set off onto Dividy Road and we turned left onto the A52 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Lichfield Street and we turned into the the stop outside the bus station. Whilst we waited for a bus back to Fenton we saw First Potteries 63345 on the #6A to Blythe Bridge. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67153 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and left onto onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Hinde Street and we saw Paul's of Stoke YN61 AXR. We turned right onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back to to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we stopped at the Co-op food store. Matthew brought a small can of Coke. We went outside onto Christchurch Street. We walked back into Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to the room and went on his computer and drank his bottle of Coke. 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 Bilston / West Bromwich 28-10-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
5419	Bilston Interchange	Dudley BS	82	NX West Midlands
4755	Dudley BS	Bearwood, Lordswood Road (stop BW)	126	NX West Midlands
4954	Bearwood, Hagley Road West (stop BQ)	West Bromwich BS	48	NX West Midlands
32309	West Bromwich BS	Wednesbury BS	40	Rotala Diamond
4511	Wednesbury BS	West Bromich BS	47	NX West Midlands
4596	West Bromwich BS	Bilston, War Memorial (Stop BA)	79	NX West Midlands

Today we decided to revisit Bilston. It was a relatively short trip after Matthew being ill plus mum was going to meet a friend there. We woke Matthew up at 08:00 to give him his medcine and Matthew got up around 09:30. After having toast and apple juice and getting ready we set off around 11:00. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We continued through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. After picking up uncle Dave we continued down Wheildon Road. We turned right onto City Road and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran through Hanford to Hanchurch and we joined the Southbound M6. Travelling down the M6 we saw an unidentified Megabus coach, an unidentified Scottish Citylink 900 brnded coach, white minibus WX07 DUU / CP09 CFY, an unidentified Anderson coach, Enfieldian YT19 ??? ,an unidentified Ridleys coach, an unidentified Prospect coach & blue minibus LG57 RXU. We came off the M6 at junction 10 and we turned right onto the A454. We continued onto the A463 and we ran the last few miles to Bilston. We turned right onto the Coseley Road and right onto High Street. We went forwards onto Pinfold Street and we parked in the Pinfold Street car park. Once out of the car we set off around the market to the other end. We stopped at an outdoor cafe by the market. Mum ordered the food and I took Matthew through the market to the toilet, We walked back around the outside of the mstket and we sat down at the table. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Dr Pepper. When we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we walked alongside the A463 to the Interchange. We had a look a round to see what we could catch. We saw Rotala Diamond 21211 on a #224 to Sedgley.

Rotala Diamond 21211 in Bilston interchange

Also seen was Banga Travel YX61 BXF on a #530 to Wolverhampton.

Banga Travel YX61 BXF in Bilston interchange

We waslk around to the other side of the Interchange and we saw NX West Midlands 2233 on a #43 to West Bromwich.

NX West Midlands 2233 in Bilston interchange

A short time later we saw a double decker enter the bus statio and I asked Matthew if he wanted to do this and he said yes. We walked around the other side of the Interchange and we saw it was National Express West Midlands 5419 on a #82 to Dudley.

NX West Midlands 5419 in Bilston interchange

We got on the bus and we booked nBus Day Tickets at £4.50 each. We went upstairs and as the rear of the bus was empty, Matthew took a picture inside National Express West Midlands 5419 before we sat down.

Inside NX West Midlands 5419

The bus set off out of the bus station and we went Southwards onto the A41. We turned right onto Loxdale Street and over the tram line, going forwards onto Salop Street. We trundle through undulating housing estates full of near identical semi-detached houses and we went over the railway into Coseley. We crossed the A4123 dual carriageway. We went through a small village called Roseville and we traveled South again through yet another housing estate of semi-detached houses. Eventually we joined a main road and we went South-Westwards into Dudley town centre. In the town centre we turned left onto Castle Street and right into the bus station. Once off the bus we had a wander around the bus station. We went down to the layover area and we saw Rotala Diamond 32225 between runs on the #5 to Kingswinford.

Rotala Diamond 32225 in Dudley bus station

NX West Midlands 4749 in Dudley bus station

Rotala Diamond 32230 in Dudley bus station

NX West Midlands 4755 in Dudley bus station

NX West Midlands 4755 in Bearwood

NX West Midlands 4954 in Bearwood

NX West Midlands 1861 in West Bromwich bus station

Rotala Diamond 32129 in West Bromwich bus station

Rotala Diamond 32309 in West Bromwich bus station

Inside Rotala Diamond 32309

NX West Midlands 4511 in Wednesbury bus station

Inside NX West Midlands 4511

Inside NX West Midlands 4511

Rotala Diamond 21234 in West Bromwich bus station

NX West Midlands 1887 in West Bromwich bus station

Rotala Diamond 30709 in West Bromwich bus station

NX West Midlands 4596 in West Bromwich bus station

Trip to Norton / Trent Vale 27-10-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67177	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
781	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, o/s Cherry Tree PH	1	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. He was also going to Blurton later and going to see Grandma. He was also going to a new soft play area. 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. He also watch the contractor doing some work in the yard. In the morning Matthew went to Norton by taxi. We went downstairs and we got into the taxi. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill. We turned righ onto the A52 and we ran past the railway station through Joiners Square to Bucknall. We cotinued towards Abbey Hulton and we turned left onto Birches Head Road. We turned right onto Redhill Road and we turned left onto Milton Road. We turned right onto Berwick Road and right onto the A53 we past Aldi where they are proposing to bulid a new retail park. We turned left onto Bellerton Lane and we stopped at the soft play centre. Matthew had a glass of Coke and a piece of cake. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. When we had finished we went to McDonalds in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along Bellerton Lane and we turned right onto the A53 and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries and a cup of Coke. Afterward he went to the toilet. We the set off back to Fenton in a taxi. We set off onto the A53 and we headed through Cobridge past the site of the Wrights Pies drive through. We continued through Cobridge lights and past the site of Lidl. We past Festival Park and we headed up to Etruria. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran down to Stoke where we came off. We turned left onto City Road and we ran under the railway line. 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 room to chill out and wait for us to arrive. When I arrived Matthew came downstairs and we put some stuff in the car and said goodbye to mum before we walked to the bus stop. On the way we saw Shelton Care Group YP70 JYJ.

Shelton Care Group YP70 JYJ in Fenton

We set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67177 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67177 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 and in the petrol station. 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. We went to the bottom end of the bus station to wait for a bus station to see what we might catch. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 33828 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 33828 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 67148 on a #4A to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 67148 in Newcastle bus station

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 35939 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35939 in Newcastle bus station

We considered catching the First Bus, but it pulled on and off stand befopre we could get to it. We decided to catch the D&G bus instead. We saw it was D&G Bus 781 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 781 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. At the roundabout. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. We got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of D&G Bus 781 as it continued towards Meir.

D&G Bus 781 in Newcastle

Once off the bus we headed along the A34 and we went up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we went to the pub and we headed down Occupation Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale we saw white minibus YC55 AKY parked up. We continued through Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63359 on a #101 to Stafford and First Potteries 33830 on a #101 to Hanley. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. Matthew also had a can of Cherry Coke. We wrote the Blog and sent a couple of e-mails. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 24-10-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
113	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
63117	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4	First Potteries
67178	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. 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 Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. Matthew got ready to go to Newcastle. Whilst getting ready we saw Travel Express SM65 DMY heading towards Stoke. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car HK22 WCU parked up.

Afford rent-a-car HK22 WCU in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was D&G Bus 113 on a #1A to Audley.

D&G Bus 113 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. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Travel Express KV63 ODM and ABC Supreme HV22 HKK. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later our bus appeared. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63117 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63117 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we got up and got off the bus. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned righ onto Charles Street. We crossed the ring road onto Botteslow Street and Matthew visited the doctor. Afterwards we walked back up to the ring road and around to Lichfield Street. We enetered the bus station Matthew had a sausage, cheese oatcake and a can of Coke used the toilet. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. A few mninutes later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 67178 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67178 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 44514 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned left onto Market Street and right onto Commerce Street past the former Co-op Bank. We went arounf the roundabout and turned right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off. We walked down City Road and we turned right onto onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. 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 to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. Matthew had a medical incident and became unwell so had to go to the hospital by Ambulance. He came downstairs and got in the Ambulance. We set off along Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and we turned left onto London Road. We turned right onto Penkhull New Road and we ran through Penkhull onto Newcastle Lane. We turned right onto Hilton Road and left into the hospital grounds. Matthew waited in the Ambulance waiting area for a couple of hours. I came to meet him in the Ambulance and a short time later he went into the hospital. He had a canula and some blood taken and then had to wait for the results to see what was going to happen. Whilst he waited he drank some coffee and had a sandwich for tea. He had to waiy for a specialist doctor to see him to maake a decision on what was going to happen. He was moved to an A and E bay around midnight and the doctor came to see him around 03:00. It was decided that he needed to stay in for a while to be observed and Matthew went to sleep around 03:30.... Mark

Trip to Scarborough / Leeds 23-10-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
741	Peasholm Park, Old Scalby Mills	Scarborough Stop B	11	East Yorkshire
3636	Scarborough, (Stop V)	Leeds BS	843	Transdev York
BV19 XSE	Leeds BS	Manchester Coach Station	171	Selwyns
BV67 JXR	Manchester Coach Station	Hanley BS	424	Selwyns

Today was the final day of Matthew's short break in East Yorkshire. He was also travelling back to Fenton by bus as coach later on. Matthew got up around 07:00 and had toast and juice for breakfast. In the morning we went to the Sea Life Centre. We set off on foot onto Trafalgar Suare and we headed Northward up Trafalgar Road. We went forwards onto Tennison Avenue and we turned right onto the A165. We turned right at the roundabout and we headed onto Cleveland Way. We headed North until we reached the Sea Life Centre. We headed inside and Matthew went into the toilet. Afterwards we went to see the octupii. We continued to the outdoor area and we saw the penguins. When we had finished we walked to the nearest bus stop to catch a bus towards Scarborough town centre. We headed Northwards up Cleveland Way to the turning circle to wait for a bus. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was East Yorkshire 741 on a #11 to Scrabotrough.

East Yorkshire 741 in Peasholm Park

We got on the bus and we booked to Scarborough. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside of East Yorkshire 741 before we we went upstairs and sat down.

lnside East Yorkshire 741

The bus set off Northwards on Scalby Mills Road and we followed the road around and headed Westwards. We turned left onto Burniston Road and right onto Cross Lane. When we got to the hospital we turned left onto Newlands Park Drive. We continued onto North Lease Avenue and we ran forwards onto Glen Bridge. We turned left onto Dean Road and we ran into town. We turned left onto Castyle Road and left onto Queen Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus walked to Greggs. We turned right onto Newborough and we stopped at the shop. Matthew had a sausage roll and a bottle of Coke. We went outside and we sat down to eat the food. Whilst we were sat down and ate the sausage roll. Afterwards we went to Esquires Coffee. Matthew had a slice of cheesecake. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. When we had finished we headed down the zig zag path to the seafront onto Foreshore Road and we got an ice cream. When we had finished eating the ice cream we got some rock to take home. We walked along Foreshore Road to the funicular railway and we went up the hill onto the town centre. We walked uo Huntios Row and we turned left onto Westborough. We stopped at the bus stops opposite Wetherspoons. We saw East Yorkshire 741 on a school service.

East Yorkshire 741 in Scarborough

We crossed the road into Wetherspoons and we had a glass of Coke. Afterwards we had a beefburger and fries. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we crossed over the road to the stop by the railway station. A few minutes later we saw Arriva North East 1573 on a X93 to Middlesborough.

Arriva North East 1573 in Scarborough

A short time late we saw East Yorkshire 714 on a #128 to Pickering.

East Yorkshire 714 in Scarborough

We waited for the bus back to Leeds. As hort time the bus appeared. We saw it was Transdev York 3636 n a #843 to Leeds.

Transdev York 3636 in Scarborough

We got on the bus and we booked to Leeds at £2. We sat downstairs at the back in the seats with the bag storage and tables. The bus set off along the A64 and we headed Westwards out of town. The road turned to the South and we headed through Edgehill and Crossgates. We turned right onto B1261 and we headed Westwards to Seamer. We turned left and headed Southwards down the B1261 before rejoining the A64. We continued Southwards to Staxton and we turned right to follow the A64. We ran Westwards through Ganton, Sherburn and West Heslerton. Just after Scagglethorpe we turmed left onto Scarborough Road and we ran into Norton. We turned right onto Castlegate and we crossed over the railway line and the river Derwent. We followed the road to the left and we stopped at the bus station opposite to Malton railway station. After a brief stop in the bus station we rejoined the B1248 and we headed Westwards. We rejoined the A64 and we continued South Westwards for around 10 mile running through Flaxton Moor before we turned left onto Common Lane. We turned right onto Sandy Lane and we ran through Stockton on the forest. We continued towards York over the A64 and into Heworth. We left onto Heworth Road and and we turned right onto East Parade. We ran forwards onto Hawthorn Grove and we ran through Layerthorpe. We crossed over the River Foss and we ran inti the city. We turned left onto Piccadilly and we turned right onto Tower Street and we saw First York 39518 on a #3 to Askham Bar. We turned left onto Ouse Bridge and we crossed over the river. We turned right onto George Hudson Street and we turned left onto Station Road. We passed through the city wall and we stopped opposite to the railway station. After a brief stop we continued along the A1036 and we ran South Westwards out if town. We crossed the railway line and the A64 and we ran into Copmanthorpe. We ran forwards onto Hallcroft Lane and we turned right onto Manor Heath before joining the Westbound A64. We ran for about 4 miles and we came off the A64 onto the A659. We ran into Tacaster nd we turned left into the bus station. After a brief stop we turned left of the bus station onto A659. We turned left into Stutton Road and right onto Woodlands Ave before turning right into Garnet Lane. We turned left onto the A659 and we joined the A64. We travelled through Kiddal Lane End and Whinmoor. We rejoined onto York Road. We ran through Seacroft and we turned right into the A64. We went through Cross Gates we ran up Killingbeck and we ran forwards into Osmondthorpe and into Harehills. We ran through Leeds and we turned left onto Marsh Lane. We turned right onto York Street and we turned right into the A61. We turned into the bus station we got up and got off the bus we saw Arriva Yorkshire 1474 on a #140 to Pontefract. We went to the toiilet and afterwards we waited for the coach to Manchester. Whilst we waited Matthew had a bottle of Coke. A short time later the coach appeared. We saw it was Selwyns BV19 XSE on a National Express 171 to Liverpool.

Selwyns BV19 XSE in Leeds bus station

We got on the coach and we flashed the National Express tickets to the driver before we sat down in our seats. At departure time the coach set off out of the bus station and we turned left ont York Street. We turned right onto the A653 and we crossed over the river Aire. We turned right onto the A639 and left onto the A653. We joined the M621 at junction 4 and we headed South before turning around and headed back the other way. We ran Westwards down to the M62 and we got on the A650 and headed Northwards through Bowling and into Bradford City centre. We ran forwards onto Bridge Street and left onto Hall Ings. We turned left onto Nelson Street and the coach pulled up. After a brief stop we set off along Nelson Street and we turned left onto the A641. We headed South until we reached the ring road. We turned left onto the A6177 and we joined the end of the M606 and headed Southwards. We ran Westwards over the top of the Pennines and we came off at Junction 20. We ran Southwards down the A627(M) and we ran forwards onto the A663. We ran into the centre of Chadderton and the bus stopped by the crossroads. After a brief stop we continued Southwards to New Moston Leisure Centre and the next stop. We turned right onto the A62 and we went through Failsworth. We continued into the centre of Manchester and we turned left onto Piccadilly. We turned right onto Portland Street and we turmed left into Chorlton Street and we entered Manchester Central Coach Station. We got up and got off the coach and we headed to a bar by the canal off Chorlton Street. Matthew had a can of Coke and a burger and chips. We ate the food and we headedc back to the coach station. We waoted for our coach to Hanley. A short time later it appeared. We saw it was Selwyns BV67 JXR on a #424 to London.

Selwyns BV67 JXR in Manchester Coach Station

We got on the coach and we flashed the National Express tickets to the driver before we sat down in our seats. At departure time the coach set off along Sackville Street and we turned left onto Portland Street and and we ran onto Great Bridgewater Street we came off the A57(M). We took the spur onto the Eastbound M60 and we ran fast to the airport. As we travelled we saw Options YG17 SSX. We veered onto the M56 and we came off at junction M56. We came off at the next roundabout and we headed towards T2. We turned left onto Chicago Avenue and we went forwards into the airport and we came off at junction 8 onto the the A556. We ran the couple of mile to the motorway and we joined the Southbound M6. As we travelled down the M6 we saw an unidentified Vision Travel coach. We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we ran down the A500. We passed through Longport and Wolstanton where we came off the A500 and we the A527 and we crossed over onto Etruria Valley Link Road. We ran down the hill through Festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We turned right onto the ring road and we ran around anti-clockwise to Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up the hill to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. We crossed over Lichfield Street. We called for a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off down Lichfield Street and over the ring road. We ran down to joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout We turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards Stoke. By the railway station we veered left along the A52 and we ran parallel to the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and 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. He also ate the a toffee Crisp. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 03:00... Mark.

Trip to Scarborough / Eastfield 22-10-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
283	Scarborough, (Stop U)	Eastfield, Holme Hill	7A	East Yorkshire
283	Eastfield, Holme Hill	Scarborough, (Stop U)	7A	East Yorkshire
1571	Scarborough, (Stop S)	Peasholm Park, Alpamare	X94	Arriva North East

Today was the first full day off our break in Scarborough. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After getting ready we set off onto foot down Trafalgar Road and we headed onto Dean Road. We turned left the B1364 and we parked up and we went for a walk around Park Hall. Afterwards we went into the cafe. Matthew had washed down with a can of Coke. We went to the café and used the toilet and When we had finished we walked down over Castle Road. A few minutes later we saw grey minibus YE71 FUH.

YE71 FUH in Scarborough

We turned left onto St Thomas Street and we saw East Yorkshire 277 on a #7 to Eastfield.

East Yorkshire 277 in Scarborough

Whilst we waited we saw A.P.T Coaches R27 APT.

A.P.T Coaches R27 APT in Scarborough

A few minutes later we saw East Yorkshire 378 on a #64 to Weaponness.

East Yorkshire 378 in Scarborough

We turned right onto Newborough. We turned right onto North Street and we went to TK Maxx. We cam out of the bottom of TK Maxx onto North Street and we turned right onto Newborough and we Matthew went into a shop and brought a new bag. We came out of the shop and we visited Costa Coffee. Matthew used the toilet and then Matthew had a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished eating and drinking we walked through the shopping centre and back onto Westborough. We looked for something that we could catch to Eastfield. We saw East Yorkshire 518 on a #8 to Barrowcliffe.

East Yorkshire 518 in Scarborough

Also seen was East Yorkshire 790 on layover.

East Yorkshire 790 in Scarborough

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was East Yorkshire 283 on a #7A to Eastfield.

East Yorkshire 283 in Scarborough

We got on the bus and we placed the Scarborough Day tickets under the scanner for the final time today. We set off along the A64 and we headed out of Scarborough. We past the retail park and the park and ride site and we turned right onto Seamer Road. We turned left onto the B1261 and we ran past Seamer railway station. We turned left onto Manham Hill and right onto Westway. Somwhere on the estate we saw Esk Valley Coaches V7 ESK. We turned left onto Overdale and we crossed over Eastway. We ran forwards onto Priory place and we turned lefy onto Osgodby Lane. We turned left onto Filey Road and we passed Esk Valley Coaches YJ22 DXC. We joined the A165 and we ran into Ramshill and we headed into Scarborough. We turned right onto Somerset Terrace and we ran forwards onto Falconers Road. We turned left onto St Nicholas Street and we ran forwards onto St Thomas Street. We turned left onto Castle Street and left onto Aberdeen Walk. We turned left onto Abelmarle Crecent and right onto Westborough. We ran forwards onto the A64 where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Westborugh. We saw East Yorkshire 379 on a #165 Park & Ride service.

East Yorkshire 379 in Scarborough

We continued to Marks & Spencers where we went upstairs and Matthew went to the toilet. When we had done we went outside and we turned left onto Bar Street. We caught the funicular railway down to the seafront and we headed along Foreshore Road. We stoppe at a chip shop and we had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a glass of Coke. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew had an ice cream. When we had finished we walked back along Foreshore Road and back up the funiculaar railway. We went forwards onto Bar Street and left onto Westboufgh. We continued to the railway station and forwards onto the A64. We stopped at the stop outside the station and we waited for a bus Northwards. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva North East 1571 on a X94 to Whitby.

Arriva North East 1571 in Scarborough

We got on the bus and we booked to Peasholm Park before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Westwards along the A64. We headed down the hill into the A165 and we ran into Peasholm Park where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another photo of Arriva North East 1571 as it continued towards Whitby.

Arriva North East 1571 in Peasholm Park

Once off the bus we walked through the park. We stopped at a shop and brought a bottle of coke. We walked onto Dean Road and we went left onto Trafalgar Road and back to the appartment. For tea Matthew had sausages and potatoes followed by a few brownies. Later on Matthew went to the pub. We set off Trafalgar Road and we turnd left onto Dean Road. We stopped at the pub and Mattehw had glass a coke. Matthew went to the toilet. When we had finished we booked a taxi. We got in a taxi and we set off along Dean Road and we turned right onto Trafalgar Road. We went back to the appartment. Matthew chilled out and uploaded his picture and wrote some of the Blog. Matthew went to bed around 00:00... Mark