Trip to Llandudno / Bangor 13-05-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
3187	Llandudno,	Bangor BS	5	Arriva NW&W
2912	Bangor BS	Llangefni	X4	Arriva NW&W
2667	Llangefni	Menai Bridge BS	62	Arriva NW&W
2913	Menai Bridge BS	Bangor BS	X4	Arriva NW&W
3184	Bangor BS	Llandudno, North West Gardens	5	Arriva NW&W
4552	Llandudno, North West Gardens	Abergele, Tesco Car Park	12	Arriva NW&W

Today was the second day of the trip to Wales. We had checked the weather which was for a dry sunny day and I had looked at the multi-operator tickets for North Wales. Matthew was awake around 09:00 and we met up in Matthews room and packed all our belongings away. We set off around 09:45 and we walked onto Clonmel Street and put the bags in the car. We continued onto Mostyn Street and we looked for the cafe we intended to eat at. We decided to move the car to a nearby street so I moved the car and Matthew chilled out watching the buses. After I parked the car, before we went to the cafe we saw Arriva NW&W 3181 on a #5D to Bangor.

Arriva NW&W 3181 in Llandudno

Also seen was Arriva NW&W 2653 on a #13 to Prestatyn.

Arriva NW&W 2653 in Llandudno

We crossed the road and we went into the Arcade and walked to the back to the cafe. Matthew had a full breakfast washed down with a glass of orange juice. He also had a can of Coke. When we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we walked to the bus stop opposite the North West Gardens. Whilst we waited for the #5 bus we saw Arriva NW&W 4479 on an inbound #12 from Rhyl.

Arriva NW&W 4479 in Llandudno

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 3187 on a #5 to Bangor.

Arriva NW&W 3187 in Llandudno

We got on the bus and we booked a Group day ticket at £15 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Mostyn Street and we ran forwards onto Mostyn Broadway. We continued onto Mostyn Avenue, and we turned right onto Queen's Road. We crossed the A470 and we ran fowards onto Conway Road. We ran forwards onto the B5115 and we turned left onto Marl Lane. We turned right onto Victoria Drive and we headed Southwards. At the end of the road we waited in the traffic to get across the flyover. The lights changed and we turned right onto Ferndale Road and we went forwards onto the A547 and we crossed over the cob and over the river Conwy. We ran past the castle and through the town and we past through the narrow gap in the wall. We ran out of town and we joined the Westbound A55. As we travelled along the A55 we saw NPC BV19 YGJ. We went through the tunnel and we came off the A55 onto Glan-Yr-Afon Road. We ran through Dwygyfylchi and we continued onto Conway Road and through Penmaenmawr. We re-joined the A55 and we came off again onto Penmaenmawr Road. We ran through Llanfairfechan. We re-joined the A55 and we came off the A55 for the Aber Falls srop before re-joining the A55. We came off the A55 at junction 12 and we ran throu Tal-y-bont. We ran through Llandygai and we joined the A5. We ran past Bangor Crematorium and past the bay. We turned left and headed Southwards and we ran past the end of the bus station. We turned left onto Ffordd Gwynedd and we followed the road around onto Tan-Y-Fynwent where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a look around. We saw Arriva NW&W 677 parked up on layover.

Arriva NW&W 677 in Bangor bus station

We continued around the corner and we saw O.R.Jones YX17 NDU parked up on stand.

O.R.Jones YX17 NDU in Bangor bus station

We walked down to the bottom end of the bus station and we saw Arriva NW&W 684 on a #58 to Beaumaris.

Arriva NW&W 684 in Bangor bus station

Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a sit down and think about where we could go. We considered going towards Caernarfon but the bus came in and there were a lot of people on the bus. A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 2912 on a X4 to Holyhead via Llangefni.

Arriva NW&W 2912 in Bangor bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the group day ticket under the scanner before we sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto the A5. We turned left onto Farrar Road and we ran past the entrance to the railway station before we rejoined the A5. We followed the A5 out of town through 180' and we headed South Westwards. There is currently a weight restriction on the Menai Suspension Bridge, so the bus continued along the A487. We joined the Northbound A55 and we crossed over the Britannia Bridge. We turned right onto the A5 and we headed Eastwards. We headed to Menai Bridge and as if we were going towards the bridge before turning left onto the A545. We turned left at Wood Street and we stopped briefly at Menai Bridge bus station, which is basically 2 bus stops on the opposite of the road by the Library. We turned left onto Dale Street and we rejoined the Westbound A5. We crossed under the A55 and we ran into Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch where we saw Nash's coach N400 SHS as well as a few other unidentified coaches. We continued through Gaerwen and Pentre Berw and we crossed over the A55 and turned right onto the A5114. We turned right onto the Industrial Estate and we ran Northwards into Llangefni. We turned left onto Bridge Street and we continued onto High Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2912 as it continued towards Holyhead.

Arriva NW&W 2912 in Llangefni

Once off the bus we walked along High Street and forwards onto Bridge Street. We saw a sign for a toilet so we walked along a path next to the Afon Gefni and into a car park where we found a toilet block. Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we walked back along the path and we turned left onto Bridge Street. We went to the Spar shop we had passed earlier and we bought some drnks and chocolate. We walked back to the centre of the town and we sat down and Matthew had a bottle of Dr Pepper Whilst we were sitting down we saw Arriva NW&W 2658 on a #4R to Llangefni that was going forwards on a X4 to Bangor.

Arriva NW&W 2658 in Llangefni

A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 2652 on a X4 to Holyhead.

Arriva NW&W 2652 in Llangefni

After we had finished our drink weh had a look at the map tp have a look at where the stop was to return to Bangor. We headed Eastwards along Bridge Street and we turned right onto Industrial Estate Road. We waited at the bus stop for the bus towards Bangor. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva NW&W 2654 on a X4 to Holyhead.

Arriva NW&W 2654 in Llangefni

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 2667 on a X4 to Bangor.

Arriva NW&W 2667 in Llangefni

We got on the bus and we placed the group day ticket under the scanner before we sat down. The bus set off along Industrial Estate Road and we turned right at the roundabout and left on to the A5114. We headed Southwards and we crossed over the A55 before joining the Eastbound A5. We ran through Gaerwen and Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch and we continued Eastwards to Menai Bridge. We decided to get off the bus here and catch something else fowards. We ran straight onto Dale Street and we turned right onto Wood Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2667 before it continued towards Bangor.

Arriva NW&W 2667 in Menai Bridge bus station

Once off the bus we had a quick look at the timetable. There was a #62 to bangor due in around 10 minutes. Whilst we waited Matthew had a chocolate bar. A few minutes later the bus appeared. It was Arriva NW&W 2913 on a #62 to Bangor as expected.

Arriva NW&W 2913 in Menai Bridge bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the group day ticket under the scanner before we sat down. The bus set off along Wood Street and we turned right onto the A545. With the weight restriction on the Menai Susupensio Bridge the bus was diverted over the Britannia Bridge. We turned right onto the A5 and we ran Westwards along the A5. We joined the Southbound A55 and we crossed over the bridge. After crossing the Menai Straight we came off the A55 and we headed Eastwards along the A487. We rejoined the A5 just East of the Menai Suspension Bridge and we followed the road into town. We ran past the railway station and we turned sharp left to stay on the A5. We continued for another 300 yds and we turned right onto Ffordd Gwynedd. We followed the rosd to the left onto Tan y Fynwent and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over the road and Matthew got a picture of Arriva NW&W 695 which was on layover.

Arriva NW&W 695 in Bangor bus station

We deicded to have a bit of a break off the bus so we went into town to get some food. We set off up path in between to shopping centres into the pedestrian area. We turned right on High Street and we visited Greggs. We brought a 4 pack of sausage rolls and Matthew also had a vanilla slice. We headed back down Garth Road and we sat down by the bus stops. We each had a sausage roll and afterwards vanilla slice. After we had finished eat Matthew went to the toilet. We decided to head back towards Llandudno. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw Lloyds Coaches SN15 ETD on a T2 to Aberystwyth.

Lloyds Coaches SN15 ETD in Bangor bus station

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching the stand. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 3184 on a #5 to Llandudno.

Arriva NW&W 3184 in Bangor bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the group day ticket under the scanner before we sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto the A5 and through Hirael and Llandygai and right onto onto A55. As we travelled Eastwards we passed an unidentified Jim Bell coach. We turned right onto Aber Road and up to Llanfairfechan and right onto onto A55 and into Penmaenmawr. We turned left onto Bangor Road left onto Town Ditch Road. We turned the corner onto Castle Street and forwards onto Conway Road. We crossed over the River Conway through the roadworks and we ran forwards onto Ferndale Road. We turned left onto Victoria Drive and we turned left onto marl Lane. We turned right onto the B5115 and we headed Northwards. We ran Northwards for about a mile and we crossed over the A470. We ran forwards onto Queen's Road and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Mostyn Avenue and we ran into town. And we turned left onto Tudor Crescent. We turned right onto Conway Road and left onto Mostyn Street. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we went to the King's Arms pub. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we went to the bar and Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finisned we went outside to meet up with uncle Dave. Matthew spotted a sugar dummy with a Wales lanyard so we went into the shop and paid for it before we heeaded to the bus stop. Whilst we waited for a bus towards Abergele we saw Ellison's YJ16 ELX pass by.

Ellison's YJ16 ELX in Llandudno

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 4552 on a #12 to Rhyl.

Arriva NW&W 4552 in Llandudno

We got on the bus and we placed the group day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Mostyn Street and we past the coach park where we saw and unidentified Happy Als Coach and an unidentified Alfa coach. We continued onto Mostyn Broadway and we turned left onto Carmen Sylva Road. We turned right onto the B5115 and we headed Eastwards out of town. We ran past the Little Orme to the edge of Rhos on Sea and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned right onto Penrhyn Avenue and we ran down to the see front. We turned right onto Rhos Promenade and we continued onto West Promenade. We turned right onto Cayley Promenade and right onto Whitehall Road. At the roundabout we veered slight left onto the B5115 and we crossed over the A55. We continued into Colwyn Bay along the A547 and through Old Colwyn. We climbed the hill up to Penmaen rhos and we ran past the quarry into Llandulas. We continued Eastwards along the A547 and we pulled off the main road onto the entrance of the North Wales Business Park. After a short wait there we went around the roundabout and we got back onto the Eastbound A547. We ran to the edge of Abergele and we pulled into the car park. after turning on the roundabout we pulled up onto the stop where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4552 before it carried on towards Rhyl.

Arriva NW&W 4552 in Abergele

Once off the bus we walked towards Tesco and we met up with mum. We went in the shop and Matthew went to the toilet whilst mum got some shopping. This included a bag of ice to put in the drinks and a box of Choc Ices. Matthew had a choc ice before we had a cup of Cherry Coke with ice. We set off onto the A547 and we headed through the town before joining the Eastbound A55. Seen on the A55 were Travelmaster Holidays BN17 JMO, Greenwood CV58 YOH and Pat's Coaches OU17 ORN. We came off the A55 just East of Chester and we joined the Eastbound A51. We turned right to bypass Tarvin and we continued Eastwards along the A51. Seen on the A51 were Lakeside BV69 LPL. We passed Snugbury's and the site of the new petrol station. We turned left on to the Nantwich by-pass and past Reaseheath College and we turned right onto Barony Road. We turned right onto Beam Street and we parked up by the civic centre. Mum went off the get the chips and me and Matthew walked onto Beam Street to got to a pub. We went to the Red Cow and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards he had a glass of Coke. Whilst in the pub we saw a bus go into the bus station. We finished our drink and we went outside. We saw Stagecoach Merseyside 27902 on a #84 to Chester.

Stagecoach Merseyside 27902 in Nantwich bus station

We walked down Market Street and we headed through a passageway onto the civic centre car park. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Irn Bru. When I had finished eating we set off onto Beam Street and we turmed right onto the B5074. We turned left onto The B5338 and we ran Eastwards to te bypass. We joined the Southbound A51 and at the next roundabout we joined the Eastbound A500. We continued Eastwards to Barthomley and we went under the M6. We continued along the A500 through Talke, Longport and Eruria and we came off at Stoke. We came off the A500 and we diverted onto Wheildon Road. We dropped off uncle Dave and Matthew got out to use the toilet. He also had some of uncle Rob's Irn Bru. We updated uncle daves calendar to show recent activity. Once we had dropped off uncle Dave we set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now up for sale. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we saw green minibus R482 NDM parked up. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 20:30. 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 01:00... Mark

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 Hanley / Crewe 23-04-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69161	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, stop J1	6	First Potteries
67153	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries
63114	Hanley BS	Crewe BS	3	First Potteries
2932	Crewe BS	Congleton BS	38	Arriva NW&W
2668	Congleton BS	Crewe BS	38	Arriva NW&W
2667	Crewe BS	Winsford, Asda	31	Arriva NW&W
2950	Winsford, Siddon Street	Crewe BS	31	Arriva NW&W

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to stay fairly local. 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 D&G Bus 116.

D&G 116 in Fenton

He also watched buses out of the window. We saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left into Baker Street. At the sports centre we saw blue minibus VE69 XNZ. We continued onto Glebedale Road and right onto City Road and we walked around the corner onto Victoria Place. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 69161 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 69161 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked a Network Day ticket at £5.50. We sat down towards to rear of the bus. The bus set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We got up and got off the bus at the top of John Street. We walked along Bagnall Street and Cheapside and we turned right onto Piccadilly. We turned left onto Stafford Street. We continued forwards onto Tontine Square and we sat down on a bench and Matthew had his sausage roll for dinner washed down bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we went to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. after visiting shops in the shopping centre we walked down Upper Market Square. We visited a cash machine and we withdrew some money and we stopped Donuts van and Matthew had an Donuts. After we had finished eating the Donuts we walked up a back alley and we came out on Tontine Street ans forwards onto Lichfield Street. We continued into the bus station. We saw First Potteries 69155 on a #7A to Biddulph. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67153 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Network Day ticket to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We went to cineworld in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we ran along Manor Street. We ran down the hill through Fenton and at Joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we saw First Potteries 65041 on a #6 to Coalville. We ran towards Hanley. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to the other side of Town We exited the ring road onto Town Road. The bus came in through Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We got out of the taxi When we walked along Stafford Street. We turned left onto Lichfield Street We headed into the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Crewe. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63114 on a #3 to Crewe. We got on the bus and we flashed the Network Day ticket to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto Trinity Street and we went past the former RBS now a new shop. We turned left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams we followed the road around to the left and then back onto marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Burslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. At the corner we turned right onto Tunstall High Street We saw First Potteries 63177 on a #3A to Hanley. and we continued North onto the A50. We ran through Goldenhill and down the bank into Kidsgrove. We ran under the railway line and we past Lidl. We into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34. We continued into Church Lawton and then into Alsager. We continued Westwards along the B5077 under the M6 and into Radway Green. We followed the road to the right up Slaughter hill and we continued straight up into Haslington. We turned left onto Crewe Road and we re-joined the B5077 towards Crewe Green. We crossed over the roundabout onto the Westbound A534 and we ran towards Crewe railway station. We past the railway station where we saw an unidentified Majestic coach. We continued for around 1/2 mile before turning right into Edlestone Road. We ran into town crossing over the railway line and forwards onto Chester Bridge. We followed the road around onto Delamere Street and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw Arriva NW&W 2932 on a #38 to Macclesfield. We got on the bus and we booked Arriva Arriva Day Saver before The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Delamere Street. We followed the road around to the right onto Chester Bridge and we crossed the railway line and onto Edleston Road. At the end of the long straight road we turned left onto the A534 and we ran past the railway station ans past B&Q. We traveled Eastwards along Crewe Road. We went through Haslington and Winterley and further North through Wheelock Heath. We crossed the A534 and we ran through Wheelock. We ran over the canal and into Sandbach town center past Sandbach School. When we got to the Common onto Congleton Road. We joined the A534 and past the site of the new development by the M6. We continued along the A534 and we crossed over the M6 and into Arclid. We carried on through Medhurst Green and Newbold Astbury and we crossed over the Wall Hill roundabouts. On the edge of Congleton we joined the A34 and we ran East along the road for a short while before going onto West Street. We entered town along Antrobus Street and we turned left onto Mill Street We turned right onto Mountbatten Way and we turned right into Market Street, past the Bear Grills cafe and into the bus station. We got off the bus. We walked up to the top end of the bus station and Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards we continued up Market Street and we turned right on to Bridge Street. We stopped at Greggs and we brought a bottle of Coke and a triple chocolate cookie. We walked along Bridge Street and left onto Market Street and back to the bus station. We sat in one of the bus stops and Matthew ate a couple of fun sized Milky Way bars. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As expected it was Arriva NW&W 2668 on a #38 to Crewe. We got on and we flashed the Arriva North West Day Saver tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto market Street and we ran down the hill onto Mountbatten Way. We turned left onto Mill Street and we climbed the hill, turning right onto West Street. At the roundabout we went straight onto the A34 and at the following junction we went straight ahead onto the A534. We went out of town through West Heath and then out into open countryside. We crossed the A50 at the Arclid crossroads. On the west side of the M6 we left the A534 and turned right onto Congleton Road and we ran into Sandbach Common. After a brief stop we continued on our journey. After a brief stop we went Westwards out of the town onto Crewe Road and through Wheelock. We crossed the A534 and we ran through Wheelock Heath and Winterly, passed the pond. We continued into Haslington and turned left onto Crewe Road and we re-joined the B5077 towards Crewe Green. We crossed over the roundabout onto the Westbound A534 and we ran towards Crewe railway station. We past the railway station and we continued for around 1/2 mile before turning right into Edleston Road. We entered Crewe town centre and we followed the road around onto Delamere Street. When we got into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw Arriva NW&W 4407 on layover. We whilst we waited for a bus to Winsford. A few minutes later we saw Arriva NW&W 2667 on a #31 to Northwich. We got on the bus and we flashed Arriva Day Saver tickets at £5.50 each driver before we sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station. We turned onto West Street we turned North onto Underwood Lane. We turned left onto the B5076 and then we turned Northwards again onto Mablins Lane. We turned left onto Parkers Road before rejoining the B5076. We crossed a roundabout and then we took the next left into Leighton Hospital grounds. At the hospital there was a small bus station. We left the bus station area and we crossed the A530 at Bradfield Green before we continues up to Church Minshull crossing the Shropshire Union canal and the river Weaver. We continued North through the centre of Cheshire, Darnhall. We came into town along Beeston drive and we stopped opposite the shopping centre outside Witherspoons where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off around the corner and into the pub. Matthew visited the toilet and afterwards he had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and met up with uncle Dave. We walked down Dene Drive and we turned right onto the A54. There were a few buses parked up there. On bus pulled off before we got there but the other we saw Arriva NW&W 2931 on a #7C to Boughey's. Across the road. So we crossed under the road in the subway and we came out and we saw dud Arriva NW&W 2950 on a #31 to Crewe. We decided to do the bus anyway so we got on and we flashed the We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva NW&W Day Saver ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off the A54 before turning left into the housing estate and heading back South through Darnhall. Somewhere between Darnall and Church Minshull. We passed through Church Minshull and just before we crossed the A530. At the hospital there was a small bus station and we the B5076 and Underwood Lane and West Street. We passed the Fung Lung Chinese takeaway, which I always thought sounded like some kind of medical condition and we turned onto Hightown to run into the bus station. when we got back into the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We had a quick walk around the few uses that were still in the bus station. On an adjacent stand we saw First Potteries 63116 on a #3 to Hanley. Once off the bus we walked onto Victoria Street and we headed back to the car and we met up with mum who had left her car keys back at home. She was waiting with sausage rols and a bottle of Irn Bru for Matthew. We got in the car and we set off onto the Eastbound A532 and we turned right onto Vernon Way. We turned left onto Earle Street and we continued onto Manchester Bridge. We turned right onto Macon Way. We stopped at the McDonalds. Matthew ate burger and fries washed down with a cup of orange Fanta. When I had finished eating we continued towards home. We set off onto Macon Way and we we crossed over the roundabout onto Weston Road. We turned right onto David Whitby Way and left onto the A500. We ran under the M6 and as we continued South we came to an incident on the road and the road narrowed to a single lane. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we headed Southwards before veering left onto Whieldon Road. We dropped off uncle Dave. Matthew got back in the car and we continued up Whieldon Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew also drank a bottle of Buddies Cherryade. Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. 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.