Trip to Northwich / Sandbach 28-05-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
2930	Northwich Interchange	Sandbach Common	37	Arriva NW&W
2667	Sandbach Common	Winsford, railway station	37	Arriva NW&W
4410	Winsford, railway station	Winsford, Library	7A	Arriva NW&W
4406	Winsford, Library	Winsford, Guildhall	7C	Arriva NW&W
2670	Winsford, Guildhall	Davenham, Green Lane	31	Arriva NW&W
2633	Davenham, Green Lane	Northwich Interchange	37	Arriva NW&W

Today we decided to re-visit Northwich. We hadn't been to Northwich for quite a while and mum was coming from work today so we wanted somewhere reasonably close. Research consisted on asking Matthew which buses he wanted to do (Arriva) and research the service from Northwich. We also checked the weather which was for warm weather with some sunshine. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast for breakfast. Mum came home around 10:45 and we got ready to go out. We had a flat battery to deal with when we went to get in the car, but a few minutes later we were up and running. We set off around 12:00 and we ran through Blurton along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the mini roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran into Heron Cross and we crossed over the A50. At the traffic light we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Whieldon Road and we stopped to pick up uncle Dave. Once uncle Dave was onboard we ran down onto the Northbound A500. We headed North through Stoke and we passed through Stoke and Longport. As we were approaching the last junction the traffic came to a stop. mum did some research and saw there was a crash ahead. A few minutes later we saw Flixbus FX31 heading Southwards. We came off the A500 and we turned right and headed into Alsager. At the crossroads we went straight onto the A533 and we ran Northwards through Lawton Heath End. We turned left onto the A533 and we headed towards Sandbach. We turned left to follow the A533 and we turned right and ran up the hill past B&M and Waitrose. We continued along the A533 and we ran out of Sandbach towards Elworth we continued North WEstwards and we ran alongside the canal and into Middlewich. We turned left onto the A54 and we ran up to the one-way system. We turned right onto Newton Bank and we stopped in the car park of the former Golden Lion pub to get dinner from The Country Kitchen. Matthew had a breakfast and a bap washed down with a bottle of Coke. Whilst we ate dinner we saw Arriva NW&W 4422 on a #37W to Winsford. When we had finished eat we set off onto the A530 and we ran forwards onto the A54. We ran out of town for around 1/3 of a mile and we turned right onto the A533. we turned left onto Brick Kiln Lane and we turned right onto the A533. We continued Northwards on the A533 to the edge of town. We ran forwards onto London Road and we turned right onto Watling Street. We turned left onto Crum Hill and we turned left into the car park. After parking up we said goodbye to mum and we walked onto Watliong Street. We walked down to the last 2 stands and we saw Arriva NW&W 4706 on a #4 Northwhich circular service.

Arriva NW&W 4706 in Northwich Interchange

Also seen was Arriva NW&W 2930 on a #37 to Crewe.

Arriva NW&W 2930 in Northwich Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked Arriva NW&W Day Saver tickets at £6.40 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Watling Street and we turned right onto the ring road. We followed the A533 out of town for about 1/3 of a mile before we veered left onto London Road. We crossed the A533 and we went over the roundabout over the A556. We continued Southwards into Davenham and we ran through the village. We turned right onto Jack Lane and we ran through Moulton. We joined the Southbound A533 and we turned right onto Bostock Road. We ran forwards onto the B5355. We ran forwards onto Whaton Road and we crossed over the big roundabout at the bottom of Winsford onto the High Street. We turned left onto Dingle Lane and we turned right onto The Drumber. We turned right onto Dene Drive and we turned right onto the High Street. After a short wait at the stop outside the Guildhall. We ran down the High Street and we crossed the main roundabout onto the Southbound A54. We veered left onto Station Road and we ran along the narrow street towards Middlewich. At the roundabout we ran forwards into Winsford railway station. We did a lap of the car park and back out onto the main road. We turned right onto the A54 and we crossed over the railway line. We continued East for around 2 miles and we came into the West end of Middlewich. We ran around the one-way system and left onto the A54. After a brief stop at the main bus stop we turned right onto the A533. We turned right onto Long Lane South and right onto Warmingham Lane. We ran through the estate and we turned left Cross Lane. We turned right and we re-joined the Southbound A533. We ran alongside of the canal and into Sandbach through Elworth. We turned left Hightown and at the next roundabout we ran forwards on Congleton Road. We turned right onto The Commons and we ran onto the other side of the triangle where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and we sat on the low wall by the chemist and Matthew had a can of Coke. We waited for the nest bus going Northwards. As short time later we saw the bus run around the common. It was Arriva NW&W 2667 on a #37 to Northwich.

Arriva NW&W 2667 in Sandbach

We got on the bus and we Flashed the Arriva Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the common and we joined the Northbound A533. We ran out of town past the railway station towards Elworth. We turned left onto Cross Lane and right onto Warmingham Lane. We ran through the estate and we turned right Long Lane South. We turned right and we re-joined the Northbound A533. We ran alongside the canal and into Middlewich. We turned left onto the A54 and we ran up to the one-way system. We turned right onto Newton Bank and onto the A530 and we ran forwards onto the A54. At the roundabout we ran forwards into Winsford railway station. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2667 before it continued towards Northwich.

Arriva NW&W 2667 in Winsford

We got off the bus and the bus came into the stop behaind us. It was Arriva NW&W 4410 on a #7A Winsford town circular.

Arriva NW&W 4410 in Winsford

We got on the bus and we Flashed the Arriva Day Saver ticket to the driver. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 4410 before we went upstairs.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4410

The top deck was also empty so Matthew took another picture inside Arriva NW&W 4410.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4410

We set off out of the railway station and we turned right onto the A54. We crossed over the railway line and we turned left onto Road One and we headed Northwards. We stopped in the industrial estate to wait time and then we continued up Road One. We turned left onto Bostock Road and we headed Southwards. We turned left onto th B5355 and we ran forwards onto Wharton Road. We crossed over the big roundabout and we ran up the High Street. We ran to the top of the hill and when we got to the library we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4410 before it continued around it's route.

Arriva NW&W 4410 in Winsford

Once off bus we walked across the car park. We crossed over Dene Drive we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a drink of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over Dene Drive and we saw Tari Travel MK67 WUU parked up by the road.

Tari Travel MK67 WUU in Winsford

We crossed over the car park and we returned to the stop outside of Library. We waited for the other double decker that was working the #7C. A short time later the bus appeared and it was Arriva NW&W 4406 on the #7C Winsford circular service.

Arriva NW&W 4406 in Winsford

We got on the bus and we Flashed the Arriva Day Saver ticket to the driver. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 4406 before we went upstairs.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4406

The top deck was also empty so Matthew took another picture inside Arriva NW&W 4406.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4406

We set off up the High Street and we turned left onto Dene Drive. We turned right onto Townfields Road and left onto Swanlow Lane. We turned right onto Swanlow Drive and we ran to the end. We turned right onto Darnhall School Lane and left onto Glebe Green Drive. We run forwards onto Durham Drive and left onto Dover Drive. We turned right onto Denbigh Drive and we continued to the end. We turned left onto Beston Drive and we re-joined Swanlow Lane. We turned left onto the A54 and we ran to the roundabout. We did a 180' turn and we ran back up the A54. We turned left onto St Johns Drive and we ran forwards onto Foxfield Lane. We turned right onto the A54 and we haeded Northwards. We turned right on the B5074 and we turned left onto Nixon Drive. We turned right onto Abbotts Way and left onto Saxon Crossway. We turned right onto Nixon Drive. We turned right onto Grange lane and at the junction we turned left onto High Street. We got up and got off the bus by the Guildhall about 40m away from where we got on the bus! Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4406 as it continued around the #7C route.

Arriva NW&W 4406 in Winsford

At this point we decided to head back to Northwich, albiet with a stop on the way. We waited for the Next Northwich bound bus. A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 2670 ona #31 to Northwich.

Arriva NW&W 2670 in Winsford

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva NW&W Day Saver Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. whilst we waited for veparture time, we saw required Arriva NW&W 2518 on a #37 to Sandbach. We set off along the High Street and we ran down the hill towards the big roundabout. We ran forwards onto Wharton Road and we continued Northwards out of Winsford. We ran up the A5018 and we turned right onto the Northbound A533. We ran fast up the A533 for around 1/2 mile and we turned left onto Jack lane. We ran into Moulton and we followed Jack Lane to the right and towards Mere Heath. We turned left onto London Road and we headed Northwards into Davenham where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2670 as it continued towards Northwich.

Arriva NW&W 2670 in Davenham

We walked along London Road and we went to The Oddfellows Arms. Matthew used the toilet and we returned to the bar to get drinks. As we waited to be served we saw that Port Vale was been promoted to League One after beating Mansfield 3-0. We got a glass of Coke and we sat down to drink it. After we had finished we went outside to uncle Dave and set off back to the bus stop. On the way we saw Club Class taxi minibus PY65 AFK parked up at the side of the road.

Club Class PY65 AFK in Davenham

We continued to the bus stop and we waited for the next bus towards Northwich. Whilst we waited we saw Sunny Cars PO60 BKE. A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. It was Arriva NW&W 2633 on a #37 to Northwich.

Arriva NW&W 2633 in Davenham

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva NW&W Day Saver Saver ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up London Road and we crossed over the A556 and A533. We continued through Leftwich before joining the Northound A533. We ran forwards onto Dane Street and we turned right onto Watling Street before stoppping at the interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2633 before it worked a #31 to Crewe.

Arriva NW&W 2633 in Northwich Interchange

As we walked back to the car we saw Arriva NW&W 702 on a #4 Northwich town circular.

Arriva NW&W 702 in Northwich Interchange

Also seen was Arriva NW&W 4421 on a #1 Northwich circular service.

Arriva NW&W 4421 in Northwich Interchange

We got in the car and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. We set off onto Crum Hill and we turned right onto Chester Way. We turned left onto the A533 and I accidentally turned to soon into the entrance of Dane Court. We turned around and re-joined the A533 before following the A533 to the left. We headed Southwards under the railway line and we bypassed Leftwich before crossing the A556. We continued Southwards on the A533 bypassing Bostock before we joined the Eastbound A54. We ran into Middlewich and around the one-way system before turning right onto the A533. We ran to the Southern end of town and near to the King Lock pub we turned right onto At Annes Avenue. We stopped here and I went to the chip shop around the corner to get some food. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we turned in the road and we turned right to re-join the A533. We ran alongside the canal and into Elworth. We passed Sandbach railway station and we ran to the edge of town. We ran down the Western edge of town and we turned left onto the A534. We turned left onto the A533 and we continued over the M6 and through Thurlwood past the Royal Oak pub which is being refurbished. We continued through Rode Heath and onto the A5011. We ran down to Talke and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran about 2 miles to the A500 and we joined the Southbound side. We ran through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 in Stoke. We veered left onto Wheildon Road and we stopped at uncle Dave's house. Matthew drank some of uncle Rob's Irn Bru and we updated the calendar with today's trip. We said goodbye to uncle Dave and we got back in the car. We set off onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we ran around the one-way system in Stoke. We turned left onto London Road and we stopped at Sainsbury's petrol station to get fuel. We continued along London Road and at Trent Vale we joined the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we continued to Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 20:15. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. We watched TV and Matthew got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:30... Mark.

Trip to Market Drayton / Shrewsbury 05-03-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69154	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, Stop P	11	First Potteries
63178	Stoke, Stop P	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
2959	Newcastle BS	Market Drayton BS	64	Arriva Midlands
2501	Market Drayton BS	Shrewsbury BS	64	Arriva Midlands
2402	Shrewsbury BS	Telford BS	19	Arriva Midlands
3693	Telford BS	Shrewsbury BS	X5	Arriva Midlands
2977	Shrewsbury BS	Harlescott, Tesco	24	Arriva Midlands

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Market Drayton and Shrewsbury. In light of the weather forecast it was perhaps a sunny. We didn't do any research for the trip other than to check the weather. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 in Fenton

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

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

We went downstairs. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. we stopped at the benches at the end to eat the Cadbury Fudge and drink the can of Coke. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newstead. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Masterson Street and we saw Ex Arnold Clark, Community Link Stafford SG68 MEV. We crossed over Smithpool Road onto Ashworth Street and we turned right onto Napier Street. We turned left onto City Road and we walked down to the bus stop to wait for a bus to Stoke. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 69154 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69154 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked a First Potteries Network Day ticket at £7. We also brought a single to the the Staffordshire border which cost an astonishing £5. We sat down towards the back of the bus and we 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 where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Church Street and we visited the Stoke Cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and I ordered the food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we set off onto Church Street and we walked up to the Newcastle bus stop. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we flashed the Network Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Street. 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 waited for a bus towards the hospital. A short time later we saw Arriva Midlands 2959 on a #164 to Market Drayton. we got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus before the bus set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A34 and at the next roundabout we turned left onto the A53. We ran out of Newcastle and under the M6 and over the A5182 roundabout. We ran through Whitmore and Baldwins Gate and we turned left onto Sandy Lane. We veered right onto Woodside and we ran to the end into Chorlton Hill. We turned right onto the A51 and we ran Westwards past the A53 junction and the Swan with Two Necks. We turned left past The Croft and we re-joined the A53 further down the road. We turned left onto Church Road and we ran into Ashley onto Gravelly Hill. We rejoined the A53 and we ran into Loggerheads. We continued along the A53 and we veered left onto Newcastle Road. We ran into Market Drayton and we turned right onto Smithfield Road. We turned left onto Frogmore Road and we entered market Drayton bus station. We had a 30 minute break here and Matthew decided to visit the adjacent public toilet. The toilets were right by the entrance. Once we had used the facilities we walked back into the bus station we looked for nsomething suitable to catch and we spotted Arriva Midlands 2501 on a #64 to Shrewsbury. We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus before the bus set off out off the bus station. We re-joined Frogmore Road and we turned right at the end onto Shropshire Street. We continued forwards onto Shrewsbury Road and at the end we re-joined the Southbound A53. We continued down to the A41 and we turned right. We turned left onto the A53 and we headed South. a few miles down the road we turned right to run into another village before returning to the A53. We continued through Shabury and past Harlescott and into Shrewsbury town centre. We went under the railway line and we turned right onto the A458. We came up alongside the river and we turned left into the bus station. Once off the bus we crossed over to the layover area. We saw Arriva Midlands 2402 on a #19 to Telford. we got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus before the bus set off out off the bus station onto the A458 and we joined the A528. We turned right onto the A5191. We went around the English Bridge Gyratory and we crossed over the bridge. We ran forwards onto Abbey Foregate. We turned right onto A5064 and we continued onto Emstrey. We carried on up A5064 were we passed Arriva Midlands 2143 on the #19 to Shrewsbury. We continued onto Emstrey Bank and we ran past Salop Leisure Centre. We headed through Atcham and we ran forwards onto the B5061. We went into Wroxeter and we went through Lower Longwood. We ran into Overley and we continued along the B4380. We ran through Leighton and we went through Buildwas. We crossed over the A4169 and we turned right onto Much Wenlock Road. We turned left into Buildwas Road and we turned onto Wharfage. We ran up the hill and into Coalbrookdale. We turned left into Dale End. We ran forwards onto Wellington Road. We ran forwards onto Jiggers Bank and we ran into Horsehay. We turned right onto the A4169. We turned right onto Lightmoor Way and we ran forwards onto Little Flint. We turned left onto Little Meadow Mews and we ran forwards onto Ellens Bank. We ran forwards onto Wellington Road and we climbed the hill into Horsehay. We ran forwards onto Bridge Road and we ran forwards onto Station Road. We turned left onto Springhill Road and We ran into Heath Hill and we ran forwards Dawley Road. We ran down into Lawley and we turned right onto Proctor Ave. We turned left onto Bryce Way before turning right onto the ring road. We ran down into Lawley Bank and we turned left onto Station Road. We ran down the hill towards Overdale and we turned right into Milners Lane. We ran up Concorde and we turned left onto Bank Road. We ran forwards onto Cemetery Road and we turned right Milners Lane. We turned right onto West Centre Way and we ran towards Telford and we turned right at the roundabout onto Malinsgate wehere we saw Arriva Midlands 2503 on the #19 to Shrewsbury. We ran onto Northfield Street and we entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we decided to catch something quite quickly. The old entrance to the shopping centre so we walked up and down to try and find a way into the shopping centre. We went out of the bus station where we saw Arriva Midlands 3331 on the #4 to Madeley. we visited Costa Coffee. Matthew had a piece of millionaire's shortbread and a cup of Coke. Once we had used the facilities we walked back into the bus station we looked for nsomething suitable to catch and we spotted Arriva Midlands 3693 on a X5 to Shrewsbury. We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Northfield Street. We turned right onto Hall Park Way and we ran down to the motorway. We joined Westbound M54 and forwards onto the A5. We ran fast for around 20 minutes to the edge of Shrewsbury on to the Southern by-pass. We turned right onto A5064 and we headed Northwards into town. We ran past Lord Hill's Column. We ran forwards onto Abbey Foregate. We went around the English Bridge Gyratory and we crossed over the bridge. We ran forwards onto Wyle Cop. We followed the one-way system around town and we turned right onto Barker Street. We turned right onto the A458 and we turned right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over to the layover area. We saw Arriva Midlands 2148 on a #19 to Telford. We stood by the #64 stop and we watched buses coming and going from the bus station. On stand we saw Arriva Midlands 2518 on a #8 to Sutton Farm. We looked up the time of the next #24 or #25 bus up to Harlescott. A few minutes later we saw Arriva Midlands 2977 on a #24 to Harlescott. We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver ticket to the driver for what turned out to be the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw Arriva Midlands 3512 on a X70 to Oswestry. We set off of the bus station onto the A458. We joined the A528 and we followed the one-way system under the railway line. We turned left onto the A5191 and we ran Northwards. We turned right onto Newpark Road. We turned left onto Sultan Road and at the end we re-joined the Northbound A5191. We ran North to the roundabout and we turned right on the B5062. We turned left onto Featherbed Lane and right onto Alberbury Drive. We follwed the road through the estate and we turned right onto Featherbed Lane. We turned right onto Arlington Way and we crossed over the A5191 and we ran forwards onto road past the bus garage and Tesco. We stopped behind Tesco and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we we walked up towards the car. On the way we saw Arriva Midlands 2973 on a Park & Ride service. Matthew wanted to go to the toilet, but the toilet block by the Park & Ride was locked up. We got in the car and we drove to KFC. Matthew used the toilet but the KFC app didn't work in the store because there was no wifi! We got back in the car. We set off out off the Park & Ride sight onto the Northbound A5112. We joined the Northbound A53 and we ran into Bangor. We stopped at the McDonalds in the cente of town. Matthew ate burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When I had finished eating we continued towards home. We set off onto the A53 and we travelled through Upper Astley for around 5 miles and into Shawbury. As we ran up towards Market Drayton we passed an unidentified Alfa coach. We ran along the Market Drayton by-pass and we continued Northwards towards Loggerheads. we crossed over the A51 and up through Whitmore. We ran Northwards towards Newcastle and we turned right onto Trentham Road. We turned left onto the A519. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran up towards Sideway. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off at Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through the lights onto Heron Street. We continued onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We ran to the end of the road and we got out. We walked around the corner 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. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. 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 Stafford / Penkridge 15-08-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63117	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65038	Newcastle BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
3928	Stafford, The Sun PH	Penkridge, Crown Bridge	75	Arriva Midlands
3932	Penkridge, Crown Bridge	Stafford BS	75	Arriva Midlands
2511	Stafford Chell Road	Newport BS	5	Arriva Midlands
2518	Newport BS	Stafford, Railway Station	5	Arriva Midlands
32630	Stafford Chell Road	Stone, Stafford Road	101	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Stafford on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst he was waiting to out we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Hanley. 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 63117 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we flashed the Network Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. 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 65038 on a #101 to Stafford. We got on the bus and we flashed the Network Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of 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 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 London Borough of Enfield minibus DK58 HPY. 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 left onto Broad Street. We continued onto Stafford Street and we turned right onto Gaolgate Street. We continued through the Market Square and forwards onto Greengate Street. We crossed over the roundabout onto Bridge Street and we saw Arriva Midlands 3755 on a #6 to Rickerscote. 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 Newport Road. We waited for the next bus towards Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva Midlands 3928 on a #75 to Cannock. We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus before the bus set off onto the A34. We turned right onto Silkmore Lane. We turned right onto Exeter Street. We turned left onto Sidney Avenue. We turned right onto Silkmore Lane. We continued through Rickerscote. We turned right onto Rickerscote Road. We turned left onto Rising Brook. We continued forwards onto Moss Pit the A449. We ran through Acton Gate past the site of new McDonald's. We crossed the railway line and we went under the M6. We ran fast along the a road to the North edge of Penkridge where we hit the 30mph section of the road. About a 1/2 a mile later we got up and got off the bus in the town centre. Once off the bus we walked across to the public toilets. Matthew used the toilet and I picked uo a couple of bus timetables. Once he had finished we crossed the main road and we went in the Festival garden to have something to eat. Matthew shared a double Milky Way and he also had a drink of Cherryade. Whilst we ate National Express West Midlands 852 on the #54 to Wolverhampton. A few minutes later we saw the bus turn out of the side Street. As it got closer we saw that it was dud Arriva Midlands 3932. We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus before the bus set off up the A449 and as we left the village the bus went fast up to the M6. On the other side we slowed down as we got to the residential Moss Pit area. We continued forwards onto Rising Brook. We turned right onto Rickerscote Road. We continued through Rickerscote. We turned left onto Silkmore Lane. We turned left onto Sidney Avenue. We turned right onto Exeter Street. We turned left onto Silkmore Lane. We ran down into Queensville. At the big roundabout we got onto the A518 before turning into Station Road. we turned right onto Bridge Street where we saw Ridleys Coaches YT09 YHL. We turned right onto South Walls. We turned left onto Cope Street. We ran up Eastgate and along North Walls and into the Gaol Square bus station. We left the bus station where we got up to get off the bus. We walked back to the toilet block and Matthew used the toilet here again. After he had done we set off onto Chell Road to walk around to the bus station. As we got there we saw required Arriva Midlands 2511 on a #5 to Telford. We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus before the bus set off bus set off along Chell Road and we ran down to the railway station past the new cafe in Victoria Park. We turned right onto Newport Road. We continued into Castle Bank. We continued Westwards along the A518 under the M6 and into Billington. We ran through Haughton. We headed up through Gnosall and up over Coton. As we travelled up we saw Arriva Midlands 3734 on a #5 to Stafford. We continued into Coley and we ran out into open countryside. We climbed the hill into Newport into the Stafford Road and onto Stafford Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We decided to do a bus up back to Stafford. A few minutes later we saw Arriva Midlands 3119 on a #519 to Shrewsbury. We went to the toilet and walked down the bus station. We turned left onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto High Street to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. He also had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we walked along High Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and into the bus station. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva Midlands 2518 on a #5 to Stafford. We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus before the bus set off set off out of the bus station and onto Audley Road. We turned right onto Stafford Road. We crossed the roundabout onto the A518 and headed through Coley. We headed up through Coton and up over Gnosall. As we travelled up we saw Arriva Midlands 3622 on a #5 to Telford. We continued through Billington into Castle Bank. We ran into Stafford. We ran down onto Newport Road. We went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. Near to the railway station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus We set off onto Victoria Road. We turned left onto Tenterbanks where we saw Arriva Midlands 3734 on a #5 to Telford. we crossed the roundabout onto Chell Road. Matthew took a few bus picture waiting for a bus back to Stone. We decided not to do this bus and we waited for the next one. A short time later we saw required First Potteries 32630 on a #101 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we flashed the Network Day ticket to the driver for the final time today and we went upstairs we sat down. The bus set off along Chell Road and we ran down to the railway station past the new cafe in Victoria Park. 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. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew wanted to go to the toilet. We had a walk we set off onto Crown Street. We turned right onto Granville Square. We turned right onto High Street. We went into B&M and we brought a bottle of Coke and a few chocolate bars. Once we had finished we went out of the shop. We turned left onto the A520 and back to the Crown Street. We walked back to the other end of the bus station and we met up with mum and her friend at the car. We got in the car and mum was waiting with sausage rolls and a can of Irn Bru for Matthew. We set off out of the car park 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 crossed the roundabout onto Barracks Road and past the bus station. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52 and we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Shelton and Stoke. We came off the A500 and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road, We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his roon to watch TV and chill out. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. For tea Matthew had a chicken burger from kfc. He also had some fries and a cup of Coke. Once Matthew had finished his breakfast he chilled out in his room until it was time to go to the day centre. We saw First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63101 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 65041 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65041 in Fenton

whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw ABC Supreme VU63 LGL.

ABC Supreme VU63 LGL in Fenton

Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Later on he had a few digestive biscuits and and some Irn Bru. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.