Trip to Packmoor / Hanley 07-09-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
761	Blurton, The Parks	Hanley BS	24	D&G Bud

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We saw Shelton Care Group YP70 JYJ outside. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we went onto Christchurch Street. We walked through the passageway and across the car park onto City Road. We walked up to Victoria place and we turned left onto Victoria Road. We walked down the hill to the park. In the park Matthew had a sit down and ate a washed down with a cab of Coke. We left the park onto Beville Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road. We turned left onto Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we got in car and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Wheildon Road and we continued down Wheildon Road and we joined the Northbound A500 and we joined the Northbound side. We ran up to Etruria and we turned right on to the East bound A53 and we ran up through Cobridge past the site of new Wrights Pie shop. We joinmed the A5272 and we travelled Northwards Smallthorne Roundabouts and we continued forwards onto High Lane. At the end of High Lane the end we turned left onto the A527. We turned right onto Turnhurst Road and we ran up to Packmoor. We walked down the road to The pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we got a Lucky Seven taxi to the residential unit. We set off along the Mellor Street and and we continued onto Turnhurst Road. We turned left onto the A527 through Pits Hill and Sandyford past the site of a new Petrol station and Burger King. 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 and we ran through Stoke to Sideway. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off by the BET365 statdium and headed Southwards down Stanley Matthews Way. We turned left onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 13:00. Matthew went on his computer and had his chocolate cake washed down with a can of Cherry Coke. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road and we saw First Potteries 67177 on the #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67177 in Blurton

We decided to walk to the stop on the A5035. We carried on along Stanley Matthews Way. We walked to the bus stop and we waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 28 on a #27A to Bentilee.

D&G Bus 28 in Blurton

We got on the bus but we found out it was going in the wrong direction! We got off the bus and we saw the other bus. As we got closer we saw it was new arrival D&G Bus 761 on a #24 to Norton.

D&G Bus 761 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Stanley Matthews Way past the BET365 Stadium. We joined the Westbound A50. We briefly got onto the Southbound A500 and we wheeled around over the A500 and past the Dunelm. We turned right onto Campbell Road. We ran into Stoke and we joined the one-way system before turning right onto Boothen Road. We turned left onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. when we got back to the bus stationwe decided to do a taxi. We called for a Lucky Seven taxi and we sat outside the bus station until kit arrived a few minutes later. We got in the taxi and we set off down Lichfield Street and over the ring road. We ran down to joiners Square and we went over the roundabout onto Victoria Road past Adsa and the B&M. We turned right onto Manor Street and we turned left onto City Road and we turned right Glebedale Road. We turned right Baker Street and we turned right 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. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Stanton's of Stoke OYD 424. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-operative food. We turned left Temple Street and we walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had a jacket potato with tuna followed by cake. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. In the late evening Matthew went downstairs to spend time with the other residents ar cuppa club. Matthew had various biscuits as well as some rice crispy cakes washed down with a can of Dr Pepper. Later on Matthew went back upstairs and 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 / Longton 05-05-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63113	Stoke, adj stop Q	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
28	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	101	D&G Bus
63175	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	38	First Potteries
47519	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	9	First Potteries
63363	Hanley BS	Longton, stop B	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had his medication. For breakfsast Matthew had crumpets and orange juice. In the morning Matthew went out. Matthe went dowmstairs and we cut through onto City Road. On the way we saw Afford rent-a-car BG24 LUW parked up in the garage. We waited for a Lucky Seven taxi. When it arrived we got in the taxi and we set off down City Road and we ran forwards onto the A52. We went under the railway line a and we crossed over the A500. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we stopped and got out of the taxi. Once out of the taxi we waiated for the following double decker. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63113 on a #25 to Keele. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme YA67 VBB. 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. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63113 as it continued towards Keele.

First Potteries 63113 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud D&G Bus 28 on a #101 to Hanley.

D&G Bus 28 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Hanley before and we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the bus station and onto Barracks Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and when we got to Hartshill we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We ran over the railway line and canal and we went up to Snow Hill. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63110 on a #3A to Talke Pits. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We set off onto Lichfield Street and and went forwards onto Tontine Street and onto Tontine Square and we stopped at Greggs. Afterwards we walked back along Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping centre where Matthew had a chicken sandwich washed down with can of Irn Bru. We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked though and down onto Market Square. We walked through Upper Market Square and we walked along Tontine Street and forwards onto Old Hall Street and right onto Charles Street. We went to Iceland to do some shopping. Matthew went shopping brought a toffee cheesecake. We walked onto Birch Terrace and forwards onto Old Hall Street to B&M. After doing a little more shopping there we crossed the road onto Lichfield Street. We went into the bus station and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short while later we saw D&G Bus 6005 on a #101 to Stafford. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. It was First Potteries 63175 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63175 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and then we joined the clockwise ring road. At the end we turned left onto Etruria Road before going under the A53 onto Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Forge Lane past a new minibus building by the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford. We ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station. We got up and we got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 47519 on a #9 to Fegg Hayes.

First Potteries 47519 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road. At the roundabout we went left onto Newcastle lane and we ran up the hill into the centre of Penkhull. We turned left onto St Thomas Place and forwards onto Princes Street. We past the old school. on the left old North Staffs Royal Infirmary. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran down into Stoke. We passed through Church Street and the bus topped in the town centre. After a brief stop we continued over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 and we ran past the railway station to joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 764 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. There was a bus towards Hanley. We saw it was First Potteries 63363 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63363 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 44514 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned left onto Market Street and right onto Commerce Street past the former Co-op Bank. We went arounf the roundabout and turned right onto The Strand where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went down The Strand and we turned left onto the passgeway by Next. We went to Tesco and Matthew went to the toilet. We walked back past the bus station onto The Strand. We went around the corner onto Transport Lane and we got in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along Transport Lane and we turned right onto The Strand. We ran under the railway ine onto King Street and we ran through Foley into Fenton. We ran forwards onto City Road and we turned right into Manor Street where we got out of the taxi. We crossed over City Road and we cut through onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and 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 went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We turned right into Albert Street and we crossed over the A53 onto Sandy Lane. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and we crossed over the roundabout onto Bradwell Lane and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran forwards onto the A527 and we ran into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road and we saw blue minibus T400 CVC. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street and we crossed over the A500. At Sideway we headed Eastwards alomg the A50. We came off the A50 near the BET365 stadium and we headed Southwards along Stanley Matthews Way. Whilst we waited at the end to turn we turned left onto the A5035 and left into Blurton. We got back around 14:35. Matthew chilled out on his computer and had a can of dandelion and burbock and a piece of marble cake. We wrote some Blog and afterwards Matthew returned to the residential unit. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw white minibus EA07 LWW parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we saw silver minibus CN57 HWA. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link OW73 RYR. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to use his computer and watch buses. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Cheadle / Trent Vale 03-07-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67145	Weston Coyney Road	Cheadle, Natwest Bank	PC7	First Potteries
28	Cheadle, Natwest Bank	Hanley BS	32	D&G Bus
35945	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67175	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus and going for tea with me and uncle Dave. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst he was waiting to out we saw Christchurch Primary DU56 DNN. We went downstairs and we got in car. We set off along Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto City Road and we ran up onto King Street we passed the site of the new Burger King being built. We turned right onto the A50 link road and we joined the Eastbound A50. AS the route into Longton was busy we continued up to Normacot. We turned left onto Uttoxeter Road and right onto Meir Hay Road. We turned left onto Sutherland Road and we followed the road around to the right onto Weston Coyney Road. We turned right onto the A520 and . We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Cheadle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67145 on a PC7 to Cheadle. We got on the bus and we booked to Cheadle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along onto the A520. We turned right onto Weston Coyney Road and left onto Uttoxeter Road. In Normacot we joined the A50. As we travelled Eastwards we saw smoke on the horizon. As we travelled eastwards we passed by a fire engine. We came off the A50 at Meir Park and we turned left onto the A521 into Blythe Bridge and we turned right onto Grindley Lane. We turned right onto Farnborough Drive and then left onto Lysander Road. We turned left onto Whitestone Road and we turned right onto Grindley Lane and we crossed over the A520 onto Hilderstone Road. We turned left Stallington Road and we ran into Stallington and we joined the A521. At Forsbrook we followed the A521 to the left. We turned left onto Dilhorne Road and we ran up to Dilhorne. We turned right onto The Common and we re-joined the A521 past the sight of the new Aldi. We ran into Cheadle and onto the High Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to the pub. matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a coke. For dinner he a burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. We headed back ti the bus stop and we waited for a #32 back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 28 on a #32 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to hanley before we sat down. We set off along the High Street and we turned left onto the A521. We ran into Kingsley Holt and we turned left onto Holt Lane. We ran into Kingsley and forwards onto the Westbound A52. We ran up to the junction of the A522 and we turned right to continue along the A52. We ran through Cellarhead crossroads and into Werrington. We ran down Ash Bank and into Bucknall. We continued over the traffic light onto Bucknall New Road and we climbed the hill into Hanley. We turned left onto the clockwise ring road and we turned right onto ring road. As we ran onto Quadrant Road and we wen forwards onto Stafford Street and we ran past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we decided that we would go to Newcastle before returning to Fenton. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 35945 on the #101 to Stafford. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Broad Street. We ran down to snow hill and at the roundabout we turned Shelton New Road. We ran over the canal and railway line. We ran through the cross road up to Hartshill and at the roundabout we ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one-way system and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Whilst we waited for our bus we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #99 to Chell Heath. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67175 on a #11 to Hanley. 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 walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. We saw white minibus BJ09 NSE.

BJ09 NSE in Fenton

Matthew went downstairs and went to the main lounge. he watched buses out of the window. We saw Voyager Travel YP16 JUY.

Voyager Travel YP16 JUY in Fenton

After the party Matthew went back upstairs to his room to chill out. We saw beige minibus FE24 LTJ.

FE24 LTJ in Fenton

whilst waiting for the time to go to the pub. We saw white minibus BJ17 CSZ.

BJ17 CSZ in Fenton

Later on we went to Newcastle in the car. We went downstairs to the car and we set off onto Temple Street where we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we joined the A52. We ran under the railway line and we crossed over the A500. We ran into Stoke town centre and around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through the West End to Oakhill. We ran past the former Oak Tree pub and into Trent Vale. We turned right onto the A34 and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had Sausage, egg beans and chips with bacon and 2 oatcakes washed down with a glass of Coke. for dessert Matthew had toffee sponge pudding and custard. We got in the car and we set off onto the A34. We turned left onto the Northbound A500. We turned right onto City Road and we ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew collected a few suypplies from the car and headed upstairs. He chilled out in his room and watched TV. He had a can of Cherry Coke. 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 Tillington / Stafford 20-04-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
44514	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
35932	Hanley BS	Tillington, The Common	101	First Potteries
28	Tillington, The Common	Stafford, Chell Road	8	Select Bus
35935	Stafford BS	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
63146	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. Before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Afford rent-a-car BG72 UFA. We went downstairs and we saw Shelton Care Group SH71 KMZ. We set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street we continued up City Road. We walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. Whilst waiting we saw white minibus CN55 AYU going towards Hanley. Eventually we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 44514 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 44514 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. We turned left onto the ring road and 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 Tillington. 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 and we booked to Tillington 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 and we saw Cabability minibus DG17 UYM parkd up at their depot. 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. 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 Wolverhampton Council minibus WX07 DKN. 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 and we got up and got off the bus. We set off on foot up Pat Collins Funfairs. Matthew had his picture taken by one of the boards as theme park. There was a Funhouse, a ride called Superbowl, and another ride that went high into the sky with a star on top. Matthew also had a drink of Coke. When we had finished we walked up bus stop to the attraction. We stood at the stop to wait for next bus towards Newcastle. A short while later we saw Select Bus 28 on a #8 to Stafford. We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down the A34 onto Foregate Street and we turned right onto Chell Road where we got up and got off the bus. We set off along the path through to Mount Street and we continued onto Princes Street. We turned right onto Gaolgate Street and past the Market Square to the Guildhall shopping centre. After a quick stop at Cash Converters. We continued through the Market Square and forwards onto Greengate Street and we went in the Katharine House Hospice Shop. We continued to Home Bargains. Once we had finished we crossed over Gaolgate Street. At the top we turned right and we stopped at the bus station. In the bus station we saw Select Bus 27 on a #877 to Wolverhampton.

Select Bus 27 in Stafford bus station

A few minutes later we saw Select Bus 6 on a #12 to Doxey.

Select Bus 6 in Stafford bus station

Whilst we waited we saw Chaserider 191 on a #826 to Lichfield.

Chaserider 191 in Stafford bus station

Also seen was Select Bus 30 on a #875 to Cannock.

Select Bus 30 in Stafford bus station

After a short while the bus back to Hanley appeared. It was First Potteries 35935 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35935 in Stafford bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. Due to roadworks on the A34 roundabout we turned left onto the M6 link road and at the first roundabout we did a 180' turned and rejoined the A34. 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 we continued along onto Barracks Road and we crossed the roundabout onto the A53 and we went onto the one-way system on the A52. We veered left onto George Street and at the roundabout we went onto Shelton New Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran up to Snow Hill. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 63146 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63146 in Hanley 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 John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. As we travelled up we saw D&G Bus 781 on a #16 to Hanley. We turned right onto Dividy Road and we turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We stopped at the kebab shop and we brought burger and fries. When we brought the food we walked back down City Road and we turned left into Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we walked down to the entrance of the park. For dinner Matthew had burger and fries and we had a can of Coke. In the park Matthew walked up to the playground. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a can of Irn Bru. 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 Hanley / Knutsford 17-10-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Hanley, Regent Centre	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67659	Hanley BS	Church Lawton, Crewe Road	3	First Potteries
Y722 XHG	Church Lawton, Crewe Road	Knutsford BS	5	Paul's of Stoke
36	Knutsford BS	Wilmslow, Bank Square	88	D&G Bus
28	Wilmslow, Alderley Road	Knutsford BS	88	D&G Bus
26	Knutsford BS	Wilmslow, Bank Square	88	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. 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 minibus RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Also seen was blue minibus DG52 CXP heading towards Stoke.

DG52 CXP in Fenton

Later on we went to Newcastle in the car. We went downstairs to the car and we set off onto Temple Street and we ran down to Smithpool Road. We turned right and then left onto City Road. We ran down the hill to the A52 and we turned right towards the railway station. We went forwards onto Station Road and we turned right onto College Road and we saw First Potteries 44515 on a #23 to Newstead. We ran up the hill through Shelton and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We turned right into The Parkway and we went into Hanley Park and parked in the car park. We walked to the pavillion and we brought a sausage bap and a bottle of Coke. Matthew ate his sausage bap a bottle of Coke. After we ate the food and we walked onto the canal. We headed Northwards up to Botteslow Street and afterwards we headed back to the pavaillion to use the toilet. After spending a while there we walked back to the South East corner of the park. We returned back into College Road. We continued onto Cleveland Road. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we flashed the Network Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a quick look around the bus station. We waited for the next Church Lawton bus. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67659 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. and we continued North onto the A50, past the site of the new Costa Coffee. We ran through Goldenhill and down the bank into Kidsgrove. We ran under the railway line and we passed the site of the new Lidl being built. into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34. We continued into Church Lawton where we got up and got off the bus. Once off. We waited at the bus stop for a bus towards Knutsford. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. It was Paul's of Stoke Y722 XHG on a #5 to Knutsford. We got on the bus and we brought a day ticket before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along A50 to the right and we veered left onto the A533. We ran through Rode Heath. We continued North to Holmes Chapel and we saw Stanway's VAZ 4815. We continued Northwards to Knutsford. Stanley Road and right into Bexton Road before entering the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. We saw Network Warrington 309. Matthew used the toilet and we returned to the bus station. We walked onto Toft Road and we turned right onto Princess Street. we turned right onto Canute Place. we headed over the Plaza to the Sainsbury's local shop. In the shop we brought a can of Coke and a couple of bars of chocolate as well as a Drumstick lolly. Once we had finished we walked back down Canute Place. We forwards through Princess Street and we passed old Santander site is going to be a new Detaljer. At the top end we turned right onto Toft Road. and into the bus station. We looked up the time of the next #88 bus up to Wilmslow. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 36 on a #88 to Altrincham. We got on the bus and we brought a day ticket before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off into the bus station and Bexton Road. we turned right onto Toft Road. We turned left onto the A537. We turned left onto Hollow Lane. We turned right onto Thorneyholme Drive. We turned left onto Manor Park South. We turned right onto Shaw Drive. We turned right onto Boothfields. We turned left onto Higher Downs. We turned left onto Longridge. We turned right onto Knutsford Road. We ran up the hill through Mobberley and up towards Knolls Green. At Lindow End. We ran through Row-of-Trees. We turned left onto Gravel Lane. We turned left onto Cumber Lane. We turned right onto Moor Lane and Chapel Lane. we continued into Wilmslow. We turned left onto Alderley Road. We turned left onto Green Lane. We ran into town along Swan Street and and Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto Station Road and Swan Street. we continued onto Green Lane where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Green Lane and we cross the road to Starbucks. Matthew had a bottle of orange juice. When we had finished we set off onto Water Lane and we walked up to the Knutsford bus stop. A few minutes later we saw a D&G bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 28 on a #88 to Macclesfield. We got on the bus and we brought a day ticket before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off into Water Lane. We turned left onto Green Lane. We ran into town along Swan Street and and Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto Station Road and Swan Street. we continued onto Green Lane. we turned right onto the A538. We turned left onto Alderley Road. We turned right onto Chapel and Lane Moor Lane. We turned left onto Cumber Lane past J Russell Roofing. We turned right onto Gravel Lane. We turned right onto Knutsford Road. We ran through Row-of-Trees. At Lindow End. We ran up the hill through Knolls Green and up towards Mobberley. We turned left onto Longridge. We turned right onto Higher Downs. We turned right onto Boothfields. We turned left onto Shaw Drive and onto Manor Park North. We turned right onto Thorneyholme Drive. We turned left onto Hollow Lane. We turned right onto onto the A537. We turned right into Toft Road. When we got to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. We looked up the time of the next #88 bus up to Wilmslow. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 26 on a #88 to Altrincham. We got on the bus and we brought a day ticket before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off into the bus station and Bexton Road. we turned right onto Toft Road. We turned left onto the A537. We turned left onto Hollow Lane. We turned right onto Thorneyholme Drive. We turned left onto Manor Park South. We turned right onto Shaw Drive. We turned right onto Boothfields. We turned left onto Higher Downs. We turned left onto Longridge. We turned right onto Knutsford Road. We ran up the hill through Mobberley and up towards Knolls Green. At Lindow End. We ran through Row-of-Trees. We turned left onto Gravel Lane. We turned left onto Cumber Lane. We turned right onto Moor Lane and Chapel Lane. we continued into Wilmslow. We turned left onto Alderley Road. We turned left onto Green Lane. We ran into town along Swan Street and and Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto Station Road and Swan Street. we continued onto Green Lane where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Green Lane. we walked onto Green Lane and mum was waiting for us in the car near to the old entrance to the railway station. Mum was waiting with a sausage roll and a can of Irn Bru. We set off along Green Lane. We turned right onto the A538. We turned left onto Alderley Road. We past near to Alderley Edge and and over Monks Heath crossroad. We continued Southwards through capesthorne and we ran to the West of Congleton town centre and through Talke down to the A500. At Talke we got onto the Southbound A500 and we ran through Longtport and Etruria into Stoke. We came off the A500 in Stoke onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up City Road onto Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room. For tea Matthew had sandwiches egg and bacon. 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.

Trip to Derby / Borrowash 03-09-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
16	Derby BS	Borrowash, Opp Elm Street	X17	Notts & Derby
16	Borrowash, Opp Elm Street	Derby BS	X17	Notts & Derby
20	Derby BS	Borrowash, Opp Harrington Avenue	9	Notts & Derby
16	Borrowash, Opp Priorway Avenue Shops	Derby BS	X17	Notts & Derby
258	Derby, Derwent Street (Stop C7)	Derby, Adj Meteor Centre Park-and-Ride	D1	Notts & Derby
26	Derby, Adj Meteor Centre Park-and-Ride	Derby, Derwent Street (Stop C7)	D1	Notts & Derby
28	Derby BS	Weston-on-Trent, Adj Methodist Church	73	Notts & Derby
28	Weston-on-Trent, Adj Methodist Church	Derby BS	73	Notts & Derby

Toda we decided to visit Derby to ride on buses for the first time. We had seen on the UK Buses & Trains Facecebook group that Notts + Derby buses were running an Olympian farewell running day. We checked the weather for today and it was for heavy rain for most of the afternoon! Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We set off around 12:00 and we ran through Blurton along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and then left again onto Blurton Road. After a brief stop at the shop on Blurton Road to drop something off we continued long Blurton Road up to Heron Cross. We Joined the Eastbound A50 and we travled to Longto to fill up with Diesel at the Longton Tesco garage. After we had filled up a gentleman pointed out one of our tyres was a little flast so we stopped to inflate it before we got back onto the A50. At Meir we saw Copelands Tours MIB 236 & MIB 246 emerging from the garage. As we approached the Blyther Bridge Roundabout we passed Brown's of Kirby Mercedes minibus BC08 EBC. We ran up towards Uttoxtter and around the town on the A50 and we vereed left following the A50 up the hill. Going the other way we saw Midlands Classic 21 on a #401 service and an unidentified Wilfreda Beehive tri-axle coach. We came off the A50 and we ran along the A511 towards Hatton. We stopped at the Salt Box Cafe and Matthew went to the toilet. For Dinner Matthew had a breakfast washed down wih a small bottle of Coke. After we had finished we got back in the car and we turned right onto Derby Road. We went around Hilton and under the A50 and onto the A516. We ran into town and we joined the A38 and we came off again onto the A516. I had planned on goinng around the ring road but what I did not realised that there are two ring roads... There is and inner an outer ring road. We turned right onto the A511 outer fing road and we ran around the eastern side of the town. With the aid of her sat nav mum guided us into town along Osmaston Road. When we got into town we ran around the inner ring road past the shopping centre we turned left and ran past the end of the bus station. We had planned on parking in front of the Deby Council buildings but we eneded up turning around and parking in the multi storey car park adjacent to the bus station. As we entered the car park we saw Notts + Derby Olympian 20 on layover in the bus station. We parked up and we crossed over the road on the bridge into the shopping centre. we sad goodbye to mum and we went to the toilet. After Matthew had finished we walked down onto the street and we crossed over the road and under the bridge to the bus station. Whilst we worked out what to do we stood at the South Western corner of the bus station and took a few pictures. The first thing in the bus station that we saw was Notts + Derby Slol SR on a #59 service to Shipley View.

Notts+Derby 510 in Derby bus station

A short while later we saw Trent Barton 87 on a Red Arrow express coach service to Nottingham.

Trent Barton 87 in Derby bus station

We also saw Trent Barton 606 on a Mansfield service.

Trent Barton 606 in Derby bus station

A few minutes after that we saw Yourbus Mercedes Citaro single decker 3110 on a Y59 to Shipley View.

Yourbus 3110 in Derby bus station

We also saw Trent Barton 913 on a Skylink service to Leicester.

Trent Barton 913 in Derby bus station

We saw another Red Arrow service, this time it was Trent Barton 85.

Trent Barton 85 in Derby bus station

This was followed by Arriva Midlands Scania Omnicity 3561 on a #26 to Oakwood.

Arriva Midlands 3561 in Derby bus station

In this distance we saw a Notts + Derby double decker coiming towards the bus station off the A601 at the other end of the bus station. We also saw Trent Barton Optare Versa 809 on a Spondon Flyer service.

Trent Barton 809 in Derby bus station

The Notts + Derby double decker eventually came around the outside of the car park and under the bridge. As it got closer we saw that it was required Notts + Derby 16 on the X17 to Borrowash.

Notts+Derby 16 in Derby bus station

We walked into the bus station and the bus pulled into one of the nearer stand which was convenient. We got on the bus and we purchased the 'Enthusiat's Special' day ticket that covered all the services that the buses were running on, at the cost of £6. We went upstairs and we sat down. The bus pulled off out of the bus station and onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We then wen down a slip road and back underneath the ring road before we joined the A52 dual carriageway. We then ran fast along the Eastbound A52 for around 5 miles. I got chatting to a guy who looked familiar from other bus related events that we hd been to, and he was local and knew the bus services well. The Olympian that we had seen on layover was due to work the next #9 to Borrowash. A quick consultaion ot the timetable revealed that we should get back into the bus station in time to catch it. We came off the A52 before crossing over the A52 on Victoria Avenue and going South into Borrowash. We turned left into hawthorn Avenue and we ran around the village along Priorway Avenue, Nottingham Road and back onto Victoria Avenue. After a brief pause at the main timed stop in Borrowash, we continued along Victoria Avenue and then left onto the A52. We then ran fast for 5 nile back down the A52, and we came off at the Pentagon roundabout. We joined the clockwise inner ring road and we crossed over the River Derwent befoer we entered the bu station from the Eastern Side. As we pulled into the bus station we saw that Notts + Derby Olympian 20 was already on stand, but it wasn't due off for another 3 minutes. Lucily for us we pulled up along side Notts + Derby 20, so we got off the bus and Matthew took a quick picture through the bus station door before we jumped on it!

Notts+Derby 20 in Derby bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the 'Enthusiat's Special' day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto the ring road. We went down the slip road to go around and under the ring road onto Eastgate and instead of going along the A52 we came off at the Pentagon roundabout and we joined Nottingham Road. We ran along through Chaddesden. The plan was to get off in Borrowash, posibly go the the shop if there was time and to returnminti Derby on Notts + Derby 16 on the X17 service, getting back a little quicker. The journey time to Borrowash on the #9 was around an 30 minutes, with a round trip on the X17 taking the same time. in Spondon we took the A6096 North Eastwards through the town centre and we went out of town for around a mile before we turned right onto Moor Lane. We ran through a tiny little village called Octbrook and then we crossed over the A52 into Borrowash. We turned left of Victoria Avenue onto Hawthorne Avenue and then forwards onto Priorway Avenue. We passed a one stop shop and we decided to get off the bus. We missed that stop so we got off at the next one. Once off the bus we decided to walk back one stop to where the shop was, and if there was time we would go the the shop. A check of the timetable at the stop revealed the bus was due in around 2 miuntes so we decided to stay put. Almost immediatley we saw the bus coming down the road, and as expected it was Notts + Derby Olympian 16.

Notts+Derby 16 in Borrowash

We got on the bus and we flashed the 'Enthusiat's Special' day ticket to the driver. The lower saloon was empty when we got on the bus so Matthew took a picture inside Notts + Derby Olympian 16.

Inside Notts+Derby 16

We went upstairs and we sat down and the bus set off along Priorway Avenue. We joined Nottingham Road and we ran through the centre of Borrowash before tutning right into Victoria Avenue. We joined the A52 and we ran fast to the edge of Derby passing Trent Barton 83 going the other way on a Red Arrow service. The rain had now stopped and we could see clearly out of the windows. We saw Mercedes minibus K485 UJD. We came off the A52 onto the Pentagon Roundabout and we crossed over the RiverDerwent and into the bus station. As we entered we saw Coopers coach YN08 AVX. We went into the bus station and this time instead of going to the low numbered dtands we went over to the other end of the bus station by the coach stands. We got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Notts + Derby 16.

Notts+Derby 16 in Derby bus station

We spotted another exit to the bus station and we could see the river behind. Our next planned move was to catch the two buses on the D1 service... They were booked to be worked by Notts + Derby Olympian 26 and Optare Excel 258. The buses departed from Derwnt Street which was North of the bus station and by the river. We set off along the path out of the bus station and alongside the river Derwent and we saw Derwent Street ahead of us. As we came off the riverbank onto the street we saw Trent Barton Optare Solo 467 on layover.

Trent Barton 467 in Derby

We crossed the road and we checked the timetable on the bus stop. The bus was due in 5 minutes at 16:05... Whilst we waited we saw New Bharat Coaches Volvo 9700 BC15 NBC stop briefly on the other side of the road. A few minutes later we saw Trent Barton Optare Excel 258 appear from the North, cross the river and turn around at thr roundabout. When it pulled into the stop matthew got a picture of Notts + Derby 258.

Notts+Derby 258 in Derby

We got on the bus and we flashed the 'Enthusiat's Special' day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along Derwent Street over the river. We then passed required Notts + Derby 26 on the other D1 turned as expected. We made our way onto Mansfield Road and we ran North past Chester Green and we followed the road to the right. We crossed over the rsilway line and we continued forwards onto the A608. Whenwe past the Odeon Cinema we turned into the Meteor Retail park and we did a u-turned at the rouandabout to get onto the park and ride stop. We let the bus empty and Matthew took a picture inside Notts + Derby 258.

Inside Notts+Derby 258

We got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Notts + Derby 258.

Notts+Derby 258 in Meteor Retail Park

The bus departed back onto the A608 and and we sat at the bus stop whilst we waited for the double decker to return. A few minutes alter as expected we saw Notts + Derby 26 sweeping into the retail park off the A608.

Notts+Derby 26 in Meteor Retail Park

The bus did the u-turn at the first roundabout in the retail park and came onto the stop. We got on the bus and we flashed the 'Enthusiat's Special' day ticket to the driver. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Notts + Derby 26.

Inside Notts+Derby 26

We went upstairs and we sat down whilst we waited for departure time. We set off onto the A608 and we ran back down over thr railway line and into Derwent Street. As we were going around the roundabout an unidentified single decker peparted the stop as a replacement for this on the D1. We got to the stop and the bus emptied out before running off empty. Matthew got another picture of Notts+Derby 26 as it disappeared off into the distance...

Notts+Derby 26 in Derby

The last Olympian that we hadn't been on was due to work a #73 service at 16:50. We had a round 12 minutes to walk back down the river and into the bus station. If possible we would also use the toilet. We walked back down past the river and we saw what looked like a cormorant on the island in the river. We got on the bus station and we saw Trent Barton 90 on a Red Arrow service. We also saw that Notts+Derby 28 was on stand. We had 10 minutes so we took matthew to the toilet. Whilst we were there we saw Notts+Derby 28 leave! By the time we got over to stand 23 it was just coming back on stand. For some reason it had just done a lap of the bus station. It came back on stand and Matthew took another picture of Notts+Derby 28.

Notts+Derby 28 in Derby bus station

Adjacent to the Olympian was Skill of Nottingham BX16 CJJ in National Express livery about to work a #440 service to London.

Skills of Nottingham BX16 CJJ in Derby bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the 'Enthusiat's Special' day ticket to the driver. We went upstairs and the rear of the top deck was enpty, so Matthew took a picture inside Notts+Derby 28.

Inside Notts+Derby 28

The bus set off out of the bus station and under the car park bridge. We ran over a short bus lane into Sidalls Road and at the end we turned right onto Railway Terrace. We stopped at a large bus stop outside the railway station and we saw Trent Barton 912 go by on a Skyline service into Derby. We continued onto Midland Road and at the end we turned left onto London Road. We crossed the Birmingham line and we ran past the RTC where there were quite a few locomotives parked up. As we ran South Eastwards down London Road we caught #38 branded Arriva Midlands 4406 on a #1 service to Alvaston. We passed through the centre of Alvaston and we saw the Blue Peter pub with its 1920's style architecture. We continued down Shsrdlow Road and at the roundabout we crossed over the A6. 1/2 mile down the road we turned right into Derby Road and we ran into Aston-on-Trent. After we ran through the village we turned right onto Weston Road and we ran the last mile or so into the centre of Weston-on-Trent. We turned left into Trent Lane and we stop just short of the railway line at the bus stop. We had 5 minutes before the bus was due to return back to Derby, so we got off and we took a picture off Notts+Derby 28.

Notts+Derby 28 in Weston-on-Trent

We got back on the bus and we flashed the 'Enthusiat's Special' day ticket to the driver for the final time before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off at 17:20 and just as we approahed the railway line we saw DB Shencker 66132 run past on a scrap train to Cardiff. having crossed over the railway line we turned right onto Park Lane and we followed it around to the right. We turned right onto Main Street and we crossed back over the railway line. Main Street became Weston Road and we ran up the road into Aston-on-Trent. We turned left into the village and we stopped outside the White Hart pub for a short while before we continued. We crossed the A50 and we turned left onto B5010 and over the A6 at the roundabout. We ran back through Alvaston and we caught up with Arriva Midlands 4406 again on an inbound #1 service. We went past the RTC and over the railway line before we turned right into Midland Road. We stopped outside the railway station and we went back into the town centre up Siddals Road. We crossed under the bridge and we entered the bus station from the South Western corner. We pulled into bay 23 and we ot off the bus where mum was waiting for us. On the way back to the car we stop at the bus station shop which has to be quite possibly one of the biggest shops of it's type I have seen! Matthew had a an of Coke and a couple of small bottles as well as lemon meringue pie and a chocolate bar. We paid for the dtuff and we went out of the bus station. On the way back to the car we saw Trent Barton 84 on a Red Arrow service to Nottingham.

Trent Barton 84 in Derby bus station

We walked under the bridge and we found a way into the car. Ww walked up the steps to level 4 and we found the car. On the way we stopped to looked out of the side towards the bus station where there was a great ariel view. I went to validate the parking whilst everyone else went back to the car. We drive out of the car park and we ran around the clockwise inner ring road before laeving town along the A516. We joined the A38 briefly and we continued along the A516. Whenw e got to the A50 we turned right onto the Westbound carriageway. We passed near to Uttoxeter and as we traveled up the A50 towards Stoke we passed white coach L41 CNY. We came off the A50 at Longton so we could see what was at Z carz this evening. First in the row was Z Carz mininbus GL04 CVE.

Z Carz GL04 CVE in Longton

We also saw Z Carz white Ford minibus PY08 KDX.

Z Carz PY08 KDX in Longton

Also in the first row was Z Carz white Renault minibus BU04 GYW.

Z Carz BU04 GYW in Longton

We also saw Z Carz Volkswagen minibus OV05 WSW.

Z Carz OV05 WSW in Longton

Closest minibus in the first row was Z Carz X599 WDY.

Z Carz X599 WDY in Longton

In the secon row was Z Carz maroon Volkswagen minibus S973 OVP.

Z Carz S973 OVP in Longton

We turned left into Willow Row to see what was in the copound. This evening we saw Z Carz white Ford minibus LG09 JVX

Z Carz LG09 JVX in Longton

We also saw a new vehicle, Z carz Citroen minibus LV59 DZC. There were a couple parked on the road too... First we saw Z Carz white Iveco minibus YJ53 WPD.

Z Carz YJ53 WPD in Longton

Finally we saw Z Carz silver LDV minibus CN57 HWA.

Z Carz CN57 HWA in Longton

We turned left onto Edensor Road and we turned right onto Spring Garden Road. We turned left onto the A5035 and at the roundabout we did a u-turn to head back towards Dresden. We ran through Dresden and into Blurton and we got home around 19:00. For a late tea we had bangers and masher with carrots followed by a ginger bread man. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 00:30... Mark