Trip to Hanley / Stafford 19-04-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67174	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
35932	Hanley BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
35942	Stafford, Station Road	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
6008	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	1	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus and to visit Stafford. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We saw Shelton Care Group YP70 JYJ outside. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street. We onto City Road. At the top we crossed over Victoria Road to wait for the bus at the bus stop. We got to the bus stop in time we saw Travel Express GN14 DVX. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 67174 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67174 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to the stop to wait for a bus to Stafford. A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 35932 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35932 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the bus station. and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned right onto Shelton New Road. We ran down through Etruria an up into Hartshill before joining the A52. We ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one way system and we turned left on the roundabout onto Barracks Road. As we got to the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and past the roundabout where the new KFC has been built. We continued down to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. After going around the one-way system and onto Stafford Road. We crossed over the A34 onto Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We saw former Scottish Borders Council minibus LJ14 BVA. We rejoined the A34 at the roundabout where the A51 goes Eastwards and we ran Southwards through the fast section on the A34 to the A513 roundabout. We ran the last couple of miles into town down the A34 onto Foregate Street and we turned right onto Chell Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus. As we waited to cross the road we saw Chaserider 166 on a #432 to Eccleshall.

Chaserider 166 in Stafford

We set off past the old Poundland and we stopped at the toilet block. We set off along the path through to Broad Street and we continued onto Stafford Street and we turned right onto Gaolgate Street. We stopped at pub. For dinner Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Gaolgate Street. We turned the corner onto Chell Road and we waited for a bus back to Newcastle. After we crossed the road to Sainsbury's we saw Select Bus 42 on a #876 to Moss Pit.

Select Bus 42 in Stafford

A short time later we saw Chaserider 611 on a #828 to Lichfield.

Chaserider 611 in Stafford

We considered this bus but it pulled off before we could get to it. We saw Aeras Travel BV19 YJJ.

Aeras Travel BV19 YJJ in Stafford

When we had finished we crossed over the road. When we had finished we walked back along Chell Road and we entered the we saw Chaserider 163 on a #826 to Rugeley.

Chaserider 163 in Stafford bus station

We walked back along Chell Road and we saw Select Bus 39 on a #7 to Moss Pit.

Select Bus 39 in Stafford

Another vehicle seen was Linburg L40 URG.

Linburg L40 URG in Stafford

We crossed the roundabout onto Tenterbanks and we turned right onto Victoria Road and we went into the Park. Whilst we waited for the bus we wemt to the cafe in the park to get a drink of Coke. When we had finished we went out of the park onto Station Road to waited for the bus back to Newcastle. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35942 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35942 in Stafford

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Station Road and at the end we turned left onto the A518. We ran around the South end of town and over the river onto Cope Street. We ran up Eastgate and along North Walls and into the Gaol Square bus station. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew went to the toilet. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. Eventually the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6008 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 6008 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Roseville FD70 YDT. We turned left 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. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room to use his computer and watch buses. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we walked down to the entrance of the park. In the park Matthew walked up to the playground. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we turned left into the back alley. We went forwards onto Crawford Street and we turned left onto Watkin Street and right onto Marlborough Street and we turned left onto Clifton Street. In a yard we saw silver minibus ML04 UDJ. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we saw City Centre Central DS17 HDC. We set off on past the Co-operative Food store 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 syrup sponge puddinge. Matthew also had a can of Coke. We chilled out 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 Newcastle / Stafford 02-11-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
113	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
63179	Newcastle BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
35937	Stafford BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
112	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	1	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Stafford 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 Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 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. 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. Once off the bus we waited for a bus towards Stafford. We waited for a short while and we saw First Potteries 35936 on a B2 to Trentham Lakes. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63179 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 63179 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before we went upstairs and down towards. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and we continued down to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. After going around the one-way system and onto Stafford Road. We crossed over the A34 onto Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We saw former East Riding Council minibus DG16 JWY. We rejoined the A34 at the roundabout where the A51 goes Eastwards and we ran Southwards through the fast section on the A34 to the A513 roundabout. We ran the last couple of miles into town down the A34 onto Foregate Street and we turned right onto Chell Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked Westwards along Chell Road and we turned right onto Gaolgate Street and past the Market Square. We stopped at Greggs on Greengate Street and Matthew had a sausage roll and and a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished in the shop we walked back to the square and we ate the sausage roll and drank the Coke. Once we had finished eating and drinking we walked through the shopping centre and back onto Gaolgate Street. At the top we turned right and we stopped at the bus station. In the bus station we saw Select Bus 30 on a #12 to Doxey.

Select Bus 30 in Stafford bus station

A short time later we saw Chaserider 163 on a #841 to Uttoxeter.

Chaserider 163 in Stafford bus station

Also seen was Chaserider 795 on a #828 to Lichfied.

Chaserider 795 in Stafford bus station

Afterwards we saw Chaserider 192 on a #74 to Cannock.

Chaserider 192 in Stafford bus station

After a short while the bus back to Hanley appeared. It was First Potteries 35937 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35937 in Stafford bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. Once we got ot the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we stopped at the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #98 to Ball Green. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 112 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Roseville FD70 YDT. We turned left 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. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room to use his computer and watch buses. Later on Matthew went out to KFC. Matthew went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and right onto City Road. We walked past Philpots and at the roundabout we turned right into KFC. Matthew had a chickenburger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished eating we walked back along City Road and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a can of Fanta orange. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Stafford 21-09-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63361	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35944	Newcastle BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
35950	Stafford BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67157	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Stafford 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, Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. 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 First Potteries 63361 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63361 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus towards Stafford. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63117 on a #4 to Crackley. As expected it was required First Potteries 35944 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35944 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before we went upstairs and down towards. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and we continued down to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. After going around the one-way system and onto Stafford Road. We crossed over the A34 onto Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We saw former East Riding Council minibus DG63 MXT. We rejoined the A34 at the roundabout where the A51 goes Eastwards and we ran Southwards through the fast section on the A34 to the A513 roundabout. We ran the last couple of miles into town down the A34 onto Foregate Street and we turned right onto Chell Road where we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over Chell Road and we set off past the old Wilko now Poundland and we turned right onto Gaolgate Street. We continued through the Market Square and forwards onto Greengate Street and we crossed over the bridge. We stopped at a pub and Matthew had a chickenburger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a chocolate fudge cake and custard. when we had finished we walked down Bridge Street and forwards onto Greengate Street. We walked to the North end and we stopped ar Starbucks. Matthew had an orange juice. We then crossed the market Square onto Gaolgate Street and we turned right Chell Road and we waited for a bus back to Newcastle. After we crossed the road to Sainsbury's. When we had finished we crossed over the road. When we had finished we walked back along Chell Road and we entered the we saw Select Bus 25 on a #9 to Highfields.

Select Bus 25 in Stafford bus station

A short time later we saw Chaserider 630 on a #828 to Lichfield.

Chaserider 630 in Stafford bus station

Afterwards we saw Chaserider 163 on a #826 to Rugeley.

Chaserider 163 in Stafford bus station

After a short while the bus back to Hanley appeared. It was First Potteries 35950 on a #101 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. Once we got ot the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we stopped at the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67157 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton 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. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and to his room to chill out. Later on we went downstairs to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we we around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we stopped at Sainsbury's to put diesel in the car. Once we had filled up with diesel we set off onto London Road and we conrinued onto the one-way system. We turned left onto Church Street and we turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We ran forwards onto the A500 and we headed North. We decided to come off onto the A527 past the new Starbucks. There was a pub next door so we visited the Costa Coffee. Matthew used the toilet and then we brought a glass of Coke. After Matthew had finished his drink we went outside to wait for the taxi back to Fenton. When we had finished we got in the taxi and we set off onto the the A527 and we crossed over the A50 and we ran down to the A500. We ran Southwards through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We ran up the A52 under the railway line and we ran forwards 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. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and over the railway bridge. We had a walk around the pool and then we returned along Smithpool Road. We turned left City Road and we crossed over the old Leek railway line and we turned right onto the private road on which the baths are situated By the baths we continued onto Victoria Road and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. We got an ABC Supreme taxi back to the residential unit. We set off up Victoria Road. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Burnley / Keighley 08-05-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
264	Burnley BS	Keighley BS	M4	Transdev Burnley
2777	Keighley BS	Steeton, Primary School	66	Transdev Keighley
2763	Steeton, opp Primary School	Keighley BS	66	Transdev Keighley
1847	Keighley BS	Cullingworth War Memorial	67	Transdev Keighley
2714	Cullingworth War Memorial	Keighley BS	67	Transdev Keighley
1825	Keighley BS	Oakworth, Dockroyd Lane	K7	Transdev Keighley
1846	Oakworth, Dockroyd Lane	Keighley BS	K7	Transdev Keighley

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and later on he was going to Burnley. We got to see the the new Mellor bodied minibuses there were going to operating Transdev Burnley services 'Ribble Country' routes are. We had checked the weather and it was for heavy rain all over the North West and the Midlands.. 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 dentist, we saw City Cabs EK15 KVA.

City Cabs EK15 KVA in Fenton

Matthew went into the living room and we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Matthew chilled out in his room until it was time to go to Burnley. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we headed down the road into Stoke. We joined the Northbound A500. We ran North up to the M6 and we continued North as far as junction 20. we ran North up to the M65. We saw an unidentified Vision Travel coach, an unidentified Alba Travel coach, an unidentified Ashcroft's coach, an unidentified Hollinshead coach, Hollinshead DH13 HOL, an unidentified Grayway coach, an unidentified Carvers coach, Playbus K888 BWU, an unidentified Doig's of Glasgow coach and an unidentified King's Ferry coach. When we got to Junction 29 we came off the M6 and joined the Eastbound M65. We came off the M65 a junction early accidentally onto the A679, and we ran into town along Accrington Road past Rose Grove railway station. We joined the A671 and we followed the road to the right onto Trafalgar Street. At the roundabout we turned left onto Manchester Road and we turned right onto Finsley Gate. We parted on the car park by Red Lion Street and we walk across the road. Mum went to the toilet in the bus station. Whilst we waited we saw dud Transdev Burnley 62 on a #69 to Nelson. Once we had parked up we walked over to the bus station to use the toilet. After using the facilities we walked onto Croft Street. We carried onto the the cafe and we sat down. Matthew had a sausage sandwich washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished eating we said goodbye to mum and we walked around the bus station. We saw Transdev Burnley 2010 parked up in one of the layover bays. Leaving the bus station was Transdev Burnley 75 on the #6 to Colne. We headed back around the bus station It was required Transdev Burnley 163 on the #8 to Bacup. A few minutes later we saw the approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was dud Transdev Burnley 264 on a M4 to Keighley. We got on the bus and we brought a WY bus only day tickets at £8 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto Croft Street and we turned right onto Yorkshire Street. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A682 and we headed Northwards out of town. We continued up the main road to Nelson and we turned right into the interchange. After a brief stop we re-joined the A682 and we ran Northwards before turning right onto the A56. We continued into Colne and we stopped on the main street to pick up passengers. We ran along Keighley Road and at the roundabout we turned right onto the A6068. We ran through Laneshaw Bridge and we continued over the border into Yorkshire. We ran through Cowling and Lanes End and into Cross Hills. We ran forwards onto the B6265. We turned left into Airedale General Hospital and we did a circuit of the grounds. We re-joined the Eastbound B6265 and we ran through Steeton and Utley. The road turned Southwards and we joined the A629. In the town centre we turned left into Cavendish Street and right into Lawkholme Crescent and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus and Matthew went to the toilet. The bus came around the corner into the bus station and we saw it was required Transdev Keighley 2777 on a #66 to Skipton. When it came on stand we decided to do this as far as Steeton. We got on the bus and we flashed the a WY bus only day tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto the A629 and forwards onto the B6265. We ran up the hill and into Utley We ran North through Steeton and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we walked to the nearest Southbound bus stop. Whilst we waited for the bus Matthew had a flake out of the supplies in the trip bag. As it got closer we saw that it was required Transdev Keighley 2763 on a #66 to Keighley. We got on the bus and we flashed a WY bus only day tickets to the driver before we went upstairs. We set off down the B6265 and we headed South into Utley. We joined the A629 and we ran through Keighley. In the town centre we turned left into Cavendish Street and right into Lawkholme Crescent and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. One of the buses was Transdev Keighley 53 on layover. A few minutes later we saw Transdev Keighley 1847 on a #67 to Bradford. We got on the bus and we flashed the a WY bus only day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Cavendish Street. We turned left onto the Southbound A629 and we ran forwards onto the B6143. We ran through Knowle Park and down the bank into Ingrow. We continued into Cross Roads and into Flappit Spring and road we turned left onto the B6144. We went through Cullingworth. We turned left onto the B6429 and right onto Roydwood Terrace where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road to the stop opposite to wait for the next #67 towards Keighley. We set off onto the B6429. We turned right onto Church Street and forwards onto George's Square we went to the pub on the corner. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Church Street onto George's Square. We crossed over the B6429. We continued onto Roydwood Terrace. A few minutes later we saw Transdev Keighley 2714 on a #67 to Keighley. We got on the bus and we flashed a WY bus only day tickets to the driver before we went upstairs. We set off down Roydwood Terrace onto Greenside Lane and we ran down the hill the B6429. We turned right onto the B6144. We ran through Flappit Spring and we turned right onto the A629. We climbed the hill into Cross Roads and we ran down Ingrow into Keighley. We turned right into Cavendish Street and right into Lawkholme Crescent and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. As it got closer we saw that it was Transdev Keighley 1825 on a K7 to Oakworth. We got on the bus and we flashed the WY Metro bus only day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Cavendish Street. We turned left onto the Southbound A629 and we ran forwards onto the B6143. We continued South Westwards through Damems and towards Oakworth and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner to the Co-operative store and we bought a couple of chocolate bars. We hung around in the village for about 20 minutes and we saw Transdev Keighley 1846 on a K7 to Keighley. We got on the bus and we flashed the WY Metro bus only day tickets to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the B6143. We continued South Westwards through Damems and towards Keighley. We turned right into Cavendish Street and right into Lawkholme Crescent and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus and we sat on the benches at the end to tea Matthew had a chicken burger from kfc. He also had some fries and a cup of Coke. When we had finished we returned to the bus station. On layover was Transdev Keighley 151. We crossed over Towngate to the Airedale shopping centre. We went into the shopping centre and we into the shopping centre and we got in the car. Mum had brought sausage rolls and Matthew had a bottle of Irn Bru. We set off out of the bus station onto the Northbound A629. We joined the Westbound A6068 and we ran to Colne and joined the Westbound M65. We continued to the edge of Preston and we joined the Southbound M6. We ran through Lancashire and Greater Manchester into Cheshire and we came off the M6 at junction 16. We ran South through Longport and Etruria to Stoke. We came off the A500 onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew returned to his room to chill out. He watched television and used his computer. 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 Abbey Hulton / Birches Head 12-07-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Abbey Hulton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Abbey Hulton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Birches Head	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Birches Head	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going trampolining and to the disco later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We saw First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and onto Albert Square where we saw blue minibus DE02 WKT parked up outside the old Court building.

DE02 WKT in Fenton

We continued to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to the Hub. We set off onto Christchurh Street and into The Hub. Matthew went to the toilet and did arts and crafts. Later on he returned to the day centre. We set off onto Christchurch Street and up to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had a cheese oatcake followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew went trampolining in Abbey Hulton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52 and we ran Northwards towards Bucknall. We continued forwards onto the A5009 and we ran into Abbey Hulton. We turned right onto Abbots Road and we stopped at the sports centre. At the sports centre we saw red minibus DF18 LYY parked up at the sports centre.

DF18 LYY in Abbey Hulton

Also seen was Stoke-on-Trent city council welfare bus LK17 DXC parked up near to the sports centre.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXC in Abbey Hulton

Matthew had a session on the trampoline and then he went to the toilet before having a drink of Coke. When we came out we saw Aurora Hanley School BM17 HKX. When it was time to return to Fenton we climbed back aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX for the return journey. We set off onto Abbots Road and left onto Leek Road. We continued through Limekiln Bank junction and forwards to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. He went upstairs to chill out in his room and watch buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63097 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G 163 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 163 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had pizza and Chips followed by cheesecake. Afterwards we went to the disco on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street and turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left into Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we went straight on, forwards onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton. We turned left onto Birches Head Road and we stopped at the disco. In the car park we saw Strathmore EU16 ENO. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Matthew danced until it was time to go home. The transport back to Fenton was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Birches Head Road and we turned right onto the A5009. We ran through Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall. We ran forwards onto the A52 and at joiners Square we turned left onto Victoria Road. We did this to the top and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Once we got back Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Newcastle 01-08-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63176	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67601	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
KX09 DGY	Fenton	Birches Head	Charter	Intercity

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going out for a trip on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange for breakfast. Matthew chilled out in his room for a while whilst waiting to go out. We saw First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew did some baking, making a jam filled cake. For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by some of the cake he had made. In the afternoon Matthew went out on the bus. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We walked down to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a First Potteries bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 111 on The Orange ONE service to Newcastle.

D&G 111 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a First Potteries Streetlite approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63176 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We saw First Potteries 32639 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32639 in Newcastle bus station

We walked out of the bus station onto Hassell Street into town and we turned left onto High Street. We walked down to Bert's and matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished the drink we crossed over High Street onto Stafford Street and through the passageway onto Stubbs Street. In the bus station we saw D&G Bus 163 on a #33 to Westlands.

D&G 163 in Newcastle bus station

We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67601 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67601 in Newcastle bus station

Whilst we queued up to get on First Potteries 67601, we saw D&G 147 on a #85 to Crewe.

D&G 147 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards then 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. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we walked across the car park to the day centre. When it was time to go back to the residential unit we set off on foot onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street an back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. We saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle. for tea Matthew had beans on toast followed by cake. After tea Matthew went out to the disco in a Intercity KX09 DGY. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we ran ran to the end. We turned left onto Victoria road and we ran down the hill to Joiners square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran into Bucknall. We went forwards onto the A5009 and through Abbey Hulton. We turned left into Birches Head Road and to our destination. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a drink of Coke. Matthew did some dancing until it was time to return to the residential unit. We returned back to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. we set off onto Birches Head Road. We turned right onto the A5009 and we ran down through Abbey Hulton To Bucknall. We ran forwards onto the A52 and up to Joiners Square. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran up to the top of the hill. We turned sharp right onto manor Street and at the end left onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. 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 Rochdale / Bacup 05-07-2014

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
37555	Rochdale Interchange	Royton, Oldham Road/High Barn Street (Stop F)	182	First Manchester
33703	Royton, Oldham Road/High Barn Street (Stop G)	Rochdale Interchange	409	First Manchester
144	Rochdale Interchange	Bacup, St James Gardens (Stand A)	464	Rossendale Easyride
223	Bacup, St James Gardens (Stand B)	Rochdale Interchange	464	Rossendale Easyride
163	Rochdale Interchange	Hooley Bridge, Bury & Rochdale Old Rd/Queens Park Rd (School)	468	Rossendale Easyride
139	Hooley Bridge, Bury & Rochdale Old Rd/Queens Park Rd (Church)	Rochdale Interchange	469	Rossendale Easyride

Today we decided to re-visit Rochdale. After a check of the weather on Friday night it was decided to go North to avoid any possible rain showers. From a list of around 8 Northern destinations Matthew chose Rochdale. No research was done I just packed my Rochdale area bus map in the trip bag. Matthew got up just after 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We set off at around 11:40 and we headed out onto the A5035 and onto Stanley Matthews Way. We turned onto the A50 where there has been a change of lane markings and then we headed North onto the A500. We turned off the A500 and onto Shelton New Road to get LPG. After we had filled up we got onto the A53 and back onto the Northbound A500. We got onto the Northbound M6 and it was quite busy but it was still moving quite well. AS we headed North of the A556 the road cleared and we got up to full speed. We went North past the M56 and through the 4 lane section over Thelwall Viaduct. When we got to the M62 we headed East and then onto the clockwise M60. We passed Pygalls N564 CHE and carried onto the Eastbound M62. At the M627 we went North and then turned left onto the A664. Here we saw the oldest bendy bus in the First Manchester fleet 10017 on the #471 to Rochdale. We carried on to visit The Mighty Bite in Castleton for dinner. The toilet was out of order and they had run out of sausages! So Matthew had a bacon and sausage barm washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we set off back along the A664 into Rochdale. I managed to go straight to our intended car park without making a wrong turning and we got into town a fraction before 14:00. This was the first time we had been to Rochdale since the Trams started to run into the town centre. Most of the fencing around town had been removed and the old bus station had been demolished. We said goodbye to mum and we walked towards the bus station. We stopped at the Tardis style toilet so that Matthew could use the facilities before we carried on walking to the bus station. We walked into the bus station an we had a quick look around to see what was about. We saw First Manchester 60269 in the new colours about to work a #454 to Stansfield, and on the opposite side of the bus station required Rossendale Easyride 163 was parked up on layover.

Rossendale 163 in Rochdale Interchange

Back on the Western side of the bus station we considered doing Yorkshire Tiger 310 which was on the #528 to Halifax.

Yorkshire Tiger 310 in Rochdale Interchange

This pulled off after Matthew took the picture. It was the first time we had seen a Yorkshire Tiger bus since the old company Centrebus sold off this part of the business to Arriva. We saw a couple of double decker that were heading towards Royton. Out of the two Matthew chose to do required First Manchester 37555 which was on the #182 to Manchester via Oldham.

First Manchester 37555 in Rochdale Interchange

We got on the bus and booked our system one bus only tickets at £5.20 each. We went upstairs and as it was empty Matthew took a picture inside this bus before we sat down.

Inside First Manchester 37555

We settled down and a few minutes later the bus left the bus station and we climbed up Drake Street on the tram tracks. We then turned towards Newbold and crossed under the railway and tram lines. The road and the tram then ran almost parallel for quite a way with the road crossing over and back over the line in Milnrow we passed former Chester Solo 40683 and then we carried on into Shaw town centre where we saw Checkmate Solo GU52 HXM on the #404 Shaw town circular. We carried on for around another mile and quarter before we got to Royton. On the way we passed First Manchester 36279 going the other way. We turned onto Oldham Road and we got up and got off the bus. In the bright sunshine Matthew managed to get a better picture of First Manchester 37555 before it carried on South towards Oldham and Manchester.

First Manchester 37555 in Royton

As we came through the crossroads we noticed a sizeable Co-op store. As I had forgotten to pack any supplies in the trip bag, we decided to visit the co-op. Matthew got a can of Coke to take home and a bottle of Irn Bru to drink this afternoon. He also picked up a 6 pack of Milky Way. We paid for the thing and we walked back down to the stop opposite where we had got off the bus. Coming around the corner on a #64 towards Oldham was First Manchester 66912. Matthew had his Irn Bru an then we saw a #409 branded Enviro400 approaching. It pulled up at the stop and it was required irst Manchester 33703.

First Manchester 33703 in Royton

I asked Matthew if he wanted to do the bus and he said yes. The #409 goes along the most direct route to Rochdale which is along Rochdale Road and Oldham Road. We got on the bus and we flashed our tickets. We went upstairs and then hte bus set off. The bus climbed the hill to Summit and then we went under the M62 motorway passing a yard on the left where there was a British Airways liveried Leyland National single decker. We carried on down the hill and into Rochdale. When we got to the bus station we let the bus empty and Matthew got a picture inside First Manchester 33703.

Inside First Manchester 33703

Back in the bus station, Matthew decided to go to the toilet. Whilst he was in there we saw dud First West Yorkshire 69585 on the #589 to Burnley. We had a wander up to the top of the bus station to take a few pictures. Whilst we were there we saw required Rossendale East Lancs Spryte Dart 144 on the #464 to Accrington.

Rossendale 144 in Rochdale Interchange

I asked Matthew if he wanted to do this bus and he said yes. We got on and I asked the driver how far we could do the bus on a system one ticket. The driver told we could go as far as Bacup so we decided to go there. We got on the bus and we sat down at the back of the bus. It was almost full as it left the bus station. We also saw required Rossendale Easyride 143. The bus set off Northwards out of town and we passed several unidentified Rosso liveried buses coming the way. We went though the village of Whitworth which is situated in a tight valley. There were sheep feeding at the edge of the road. By now the bus had emptied out a little and Matthew was able to take a picture inside of the seats opposite us.

Inside Rossendale 144

We carried on North and into the town of Bacup. When we got to town we passed a square where most of the bus stops are. The bus went round a roundabout and we went back to the square. When we got off the bus Matthew got another picture of Rossendale Easyride 144.

Rossendale 144 in Bacup

We saw that the adjacent stop was the stop for Rochdale so we sat down and we all had a Milky Way each. By the time we had finished we saw red Scania Rossendale Easyride 223 on the next #464 to Rochdale.

Rossendale 223 in Bacup

I asked Matthew if he wanted to do this bus and he said yes. We got on the bus and flashed our tickets before sitting down near the back of this near empty bus. We set off back South and into Whitworth. We saw Rossendale Easyride 143 again, this time on the #463 to Wallbank. We carried on South and we saw Rossendale Easyride Solo 56 on a #448 service. We went into the bus station and we waited for the bus to empty before Matthew got a picture inside Rossendale Easyride 223.

Inside Rossendale 223

We decided to have a walk up to the top of the bus station to take a few pictures. We saw Rossendale Easyride Dart 332 came into the bus station and went on layover.

Rossendale 332 in Rochdale Interchange

We then saw First Manchester 66865 on a #6 Kirkholt circular.

First Manchester 66865 in Rochdale Interchange

We then saw dud First Manchester 37556, a bus which we had been on from Oldham to Watershedding back in January of this year.

First Manchester 37556 in Rochdale Interchange

Finally we saw First Manchester 40320 on another #6 Kirkholt circular.

First Manchester 40320 in Rochdale Interchange

We decided to visit the McColls shop where Matthew brought a bottle of Fanta and a can of Coke as well as some chocolate. He then visited the toilet and we considered which bus to catch next. On the bottom stand was required Rossendale Easyride Dart 163 on a #468 to Bury.

Rossendale 163 in Rochdale Interchange

I asked Matthew if he wanted to do this and he said yes. We got on the bus and flashed the tickets. The bus was nearly empty so Matthew walked past the last person on the bus and took a picture of the back.

Inside Rossendale 163

We sat down and the bus pulled out of the bus station. The bus went North West out of town and past Spotland football ground. We passed through Bagslate Moor and Bamford where we joined back on the route of the #469. When we got on Bury and Rochdale Old Road we decided to get off. We saw a junction with stops on both sides of the road and we got up and got off. Before the bus carried on West Matthew got another picture of Rossendale Easyride 163.

Rossendale 163 in Hooley Bridge

We crossed the road and and we sat down in front of a war memorial in front of the bus stop. A quick check on Nextbuses.mobi revealed we had a 10 minute wait for the next buses which was a #469 to Rochdale. As we had 10 minutes Matthew had a Kinder Egg and a drink of Fanta. When the bus came surprisingly it was required Rossendale Easyride Dart 139.

Rossendale 139 in Hooley Bridge

We got on and sat down near to the back. The bus set off along the road before turning up War Office Road.We turned at the turning circle before going back down to the main road. At the bottom we passed th following First Manchester operated #469 with Mercedes single decker 60262 in charge. I asked Matthew if he wanted to get off and wait for that bus but he didn't. The bus carried onto along Bury Road before passing Asda and the college and coming into town. When we got to the bus station Matthew let the bus empty before getting a picture inside Rossendale Easyride 139.

Inside Rossendale 139

The bus didn't stop for long and Matthew got another picture of Rossendale easyride 139 as it went off into the distance.

Rossendale 139 in Rochdale

We decided to have one last walk around the bus station and to take a few pictures. We noticed there was an elevated walkway along side the bus station and we went to see if we could take bus pictures from there. The area was fenced off at the moment but the position looks as if it would be great to take pictures from in the future. On the way back into the bus station we took a picture of 'Rosso' liveried 237 on the #464 to Accrington.

Rossendale 237 in Rochdale Interchange

We then saw First Manchester 40318 on the #456 to Hollingworth Lake.

First Manchester 40318 in Rochdale Interchange

Just as we were about to leave we saw the most interesting bus of the day, First West Yorkshire 30856 on the #590 from Halifax.

First West Yorkshire 30856 in Rochdale Interchange

Slightly disappointed that it was home time, we walked back to meet mum near the car. As Matthew hadn't had much dinner, we stopped at a local burger shop for a portion of fries. Whilst we waited for the fries, Matthew sat down and was reading his copy of Buses magazine. We walked back to the car and Matthew had his shared his fries with uncle Dave and then had a sausage roll was down with a can of Irn Bru. We drove out of town onto the A58 and we passed another bendy bus on the #471, required First Manchester 12010. We turned onto the M627 and then we took the Westbound M62. We continued west until we reached the M6. On the way back we overtook 3 different mini coaches. First we overtook Whitegate Travel BIG 6693 followed by Mawley Oak Travel Iveco minibus MX58 LYZ further down towards the A54 we overtook Wicksons minicoach WT09 WCT. Going the other way we passed a group of First liveried Wright Streetlites with the door forward configuration. We turned at the A500 and we carried on South to the A50. When we passed the Britannia stadium we could see a fire somewhere along Stanley Matthews Way. We did the A50 to Longton so we could go check out what was parked up at Z Carz tonight. There were 5 vehicle on the spare ground tonight. First in the row was former Alton Towers Transport coach M534 RSO.

Z Carz M534 RSO in Longton

We then saw VW minibus OV05 WSW which was parked in front of Mercedes minibus W221 CDN.

Z Carz OV05 WSW in Longton

Next was plain white Ford minibus FP06 WTW.

Z Carz FP06 WTW in Longton

The last bus on the site was Mercedes minibus M372 NWN.

Z Carz M372 NWN in Longton

We turned into Willow row where the only bus there was long term SORN LDV minibus T408 JUX. We headed back onto the A50 and off at Heron Cross. We saw Lightning Travel T2 DLT before carrying on through Blurton. We Passed First Potteries 60068 on the #22 to longton and then we saw First Potteries 40367 on the #23. We got home at 19:00. For a late tea Matthew had bangers and mash with carrots which I burnt a little, followed by a slice of Victoria Sponge. Matthew then chilled out on his computer before going to be around 00:30... Mark