Trip to Accrington / Blackburn 03-07-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
230	Accrington BS	Blackburn BS	6A	Transdev Blackburn
15574	Blackburn BS	Beardwood, Wilton Close	59	Stagecoach Lancashire
15466	Beardwood, Wilton Close	Blackburn BS	59	Stagecoach Lancashire
2772	Blackburn BS	Feniscowles, Three Arches	152	Transdev Blackburn
2767	Feniscowles, Three Arches	Blackburn BS	152	Transdev Blackburn
20788	Blackburn (Stand A)	Salesbury, Ellerslie	45	Rotala Preston Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Accrington. We discussed the possibility of going to Accrington and Matthew said yes. Research consisted of checking the weather Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Matthew chilled out in his room before going out. We saw red minibus BJ12 OAN.

BJ12 OAN in Fenton

Later on we went to Bury 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 left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto City Road. We turned sharp left at the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We ran anti-clockwise around the ring road and we went Northwards out of town along Town Road. We joined the Northbound A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green and Smallthorne. We crossed over the roundabout and we continued up to Chell. We turned right onto the A527 and we ran north through Brindley Ford and Brown Lees up towards Biddulph. We went West of Biddulph on the by-pass and we continued North towards Congleton and through the town onto the Northbound A536. We ran Northwards up to Macclesfield and we went through the town onto the A523. We continued Northwards to Hazel Grove and we joined the Northbound A6. We continued Northwards into Stockport and under the M60 and we ran around a few junctions to the M66 past Bury and forwards onto the A56. We followed the road along the Haslingden by-pass and the when we got to the A680 we went North West into Accrington. We parked outside The Abbey Friar and we went in for dinner. Matthew went up to the toilet and afterwards he had sausage chips and gravy with bread and butter washed down with a can of Coke. On the way out we paid for the stuff and Matthew picked another couple of small bottles of pop. Matthew decided to get back in the car and have a lift to the bus station. We didn't know exactly where it was but we had seen pictures taken nearby under the arches of the railway line. We headed back onto the A680 we parked in a car park on King Street which was right next to the bus station. We sid goodbye to mum and we walked over to the bus station. On layover near to the exit of the bus station was Transdev Rosso 290. We walked into the bus station and Matthew had to try out the toilet. A few minutes later we saw Transdev Blackburn 230 on a #6A to Blackburn. We got on the bus and we brought the Ribble Valley day tickets at £5.80 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station under the railway line and onto King Street. We ran forwards onto Blackburn Road as we had done many times before on various vehicles from Mercedes minibus to double deckers. We continued out of town for a little over 1/2 a mile and we ran forwards onto the A679. We turned left onto the B6231 and we went under the railway line again near to Church & Oswaldtwistle railway station. We ran through Oswaldtwistle and we continued out of the other side of the town into open countryside. We crossed over the M65 and we ran into Knuzden. We turned right onto Windsor Road and we ran down the hill towards the main road, At the end of the road we turned left onto the A679 and we ran Westwards to the edge of Blackburn. We ran forwards onto the A678 and we After around 1/4 of a mile we veered right onto Higher Eanam. At the roundabout we turned left onto Eanam and we ran forwards onto Salford befoer turning right into the bus station we got up and got off the bus we decided to go for a walk around. We went outside the bus station and we saw Transdev Blackburn 510 on a #1 to Bolton. We walked back to the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. We saw required Stagecoach Lancashire 15574 on a #59 to Preston. We got on the bus and we flashed the Blackburn area day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs sat down. We set off out of the bus station and onto Richmond Terrace. We went forwards onto King William Street. We travelled onto the A677. We headed through Beardwood and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the A677 and we visited the garage. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we did some shopping. He brought a couple of Bottles of pop and a couple of chocolate bars. We headed back along the A677. A few minutes later we saw another bus approaching. It was required Stagecoach Lancashire 15466 on a #59 to Blackburn. We got on the bus and we flashed the Blackburn area day ticket to the driver. We went upstairs and we sat down. The bus set off down the A677 and we ran through Blackburn. We turned left onto the A666 and we turned right onto Eanam and we ran forwards onto Salford befoer turning right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We saw Transdev Rosso 1727 on layover. A few minutes later we saw Transdev Blackburn 2772 on a #152 to Preston. We got on the bus and we flashed the Ribble Valley day tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down and the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Railway Road. We went past the shopping centre onto Ricmond Terrace and we ran forwards onto Exchange Street. We passed the town hall and we turned left onto Northgate. We turned right onto Duke Street and Left onto Blakey Moor. We turned right onto Fellden Street and we turned left onto Montague Street. We turned right onto the A674 and we headed out of town through Mill Hill. We passed Cherry Tree railway station and we continued out of town. We passed Transdev Lancashire United 2769 on a #152 to Burnley. We carried on a bit bit further into Feniscowles an we got up and got off the bus. Once off we crossed over the road. We walked to the stop for the Blackburn bound bus and we waited for the next bus to appear. Whilst we waited Matthew ate the lolly and drank the small bottle of Cola. A few minutes later the bus appered and it was dud Transdev Lancashire United 2767. We got on the bus and we flashed Ribble Valley day tickets before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off along the A674 out of Feniscowles and past Cherry Tree railway station. We continued into the West end of Blackburn and we turned left onto Montague Street. We turned right into Fellden Street past the college. We turned right onto Cardwell Place. We ran forwards onto Darwen Street and we turned left onto Jubilee Street. We ran past Blackburn railway station along the Boulevard and we followed the road to the left onto Railway Road. We ran onto Penny Street and we entered the bus station. We got off the bus and we walked along Ainsworth Street and we continued up the Richmond Terrace. We walked up Exchange Street past the former RBS bank which is new cafe. We turned left onto King William Street. We stopped at Greggs and brought a caramel shortbread and a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we stopped to look at the former Thomas Cook which is now closed. We walked onto King William Street and we turned right and into Exchange Street. On the way to the bus stop we saw Transdev Blackburn 301 on a #2 to Chorley. After a while we saw a bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw it was Rotala Preston Bus 20788 on a #45 to Preston. We got on the bus and we flashed Ribble Valley day ticket to the driver for the final time today the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Exchange Street. We passed the town hall and we turned right onto the A666. We turned left onto the B6232 and we travelled through Royshaw Hill. We continued to Pleckgate and we turned right onto the A6119. We ran forwards onto the A666 and we ran up to Brownhill. We went through Wilpshire and we turned left onto the B6245. We ran over the canal and into Salesbury and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed the road and we visited The Bonny Inn. Matthew used the toilet and we had a glass of Coke. Mum appeared and we got in the car. Matthew had a sausage roll and a can or orange Fanta. We set off along the B6245 and we ran into Clayton-le-Dale. We turned left into the A59 we travelled up through Osbaldeston and onto Mellor Brook. We ran into Myerscough Smithy onto Turner Green. We carried on towards Samlesbury. At the we turned left and joined the Southbound M6. We went Southwards down the A556. We ran West for one junction and we went Southwards down the A50. We travelled South through Knutsford. We continued to Holmes Chapel and down into Kidsgrove. We carried on South towards Tunstall and we turned left onto the A527. In Fegg Hayes we turned right onto Oxford Street and we ran through Chell Heath past Matthew's old school which has been fenced off. In Smallthorne we turned right onto Ford Green Road and at the roundabouts we turned left onto the A5272. We followed the road through Sneyd Green and Northwood and down to Bucknall. We turned right onto the A52 and at Joiners Square roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. At the top of the hill we turned right onto City Road and we ran down the hill to Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had pizza and chips followed by a Bakewell tart. Matthew went back to his room. 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 Buxton / Whaley Bridge 11-02-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
288	Buxton Market Place	Whaley Bridge, Shallcross Road	190	High Peak
292	Whaley Bridge, Shallcross Road	Buxton Market Place	190	High Peak
280	Buxton Market Place	Hartington, Square	442	High Peak
290	Hartington, Square	Buxton Market Place	442	High Peak
692	Buxton Market Place	Glossop Henry Street	61	High Peak
525	Glossop Henry Street	Buxton Market Place	61	High Peak

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 Magnum RX62 HTN going towards Longton.

Magnum RX62 HTN in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67652 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67652 in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 67650 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67650 in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and got into car 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 right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto City Road and we continued onto King Street. We ran through Foley and under the railway Bridge into Longton. We ran forwards onto Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 67639 in the depot. We turned left onto the A5272 and we ran through Bentilee to Bucknall. We continued onto the A52 and at the traffic lights we turned right onto the Northbound A5009. we ran through Abbey Hulton and Milton into Badderly Green and we joined the A53 at Stockton Brook. We ran through Endon and continued Northwards to Longsdon. We ran up to Ladderedge and we ran down the hill into Leek. We ran up the hill into Leek town centre and we continued onto Ball Haye Street. We turned right onto the A53 and we ran Eastwards out of town. We ran through Blackshaw Moor and we climbed the hill through Winkhill. We ran over the top of the moor through Flash and we ran down into Buxton. We continued into the town centre and we saw High Peak 805 on a #199 to Manchester Airport. We ran along Station Road and we parked up in the main car park in town. We saw High Peak 781 parked up. Once we got out of the car we to the pub for dinner. Matthew had chicken burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we walked to the market square to catch a bus. We saw High Peak 288 on a #190 to Whaley Bridge. We got on the bus and we brought a High Peak day ticket before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off from the Square along Terrace Road and we turned right onto Station Road where we saw Slacks YJ15 HKD on a #29 to Newhaven. We ran forwards onto Spring Garden and we went forwards onto Fairfield Road. We ran Northwards out of town along the A6 and we turned right onto Waterswallos Road. We turned left onto Upper End Road and we ran through Upper End. We turned right onto Batham Gate Road and we ran forwards onto Smalldale Road. We ran through Smalldale and forwards onto Batham gate and at the end of the road we turned left. In Peak Forest we turned left onto the A623. We followed the road through Sparrowpit and we joined the Northbound A6. We turned left onto the B5470 and we ran into Chapel-en-le-Frith. We ran up to Morrisons and afterwards we turned left onto Hayfield Road. We crossed under the A6 and we continued into Chapel Milton. We continued along the A624 and we ran forwards onto the B6062. We ran through Chinley and we continued through Buxworth before joining the Southbound A6. We turned right onto Buxton Road and we ran Southwards into Whaley Bridge. We joined the B5470 and we turned right onto Elnor Lane. We ran to the terminus where we got up and got off the bus. We spent a couple of hours hanging around and we caught a bus back to Buxton. It was High Peak 292 on a #190 to Buxton. We got on the bus and we flashed the High Peak day ticket to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We ran Northwards up Elnor lane and we turned left onto the B5470. We turned right onto the A5004 and we ran Northwards through Whaley Bridge. We joined the Northbound A6 and we turned right onto the B6062. We ran through Buxwoth and Chinley and we ran forwards onto the A624. We went under the A6 and we ran down into Chapel-en-le-Frith. We turned right onto Market Street and we ran to Morrisons. After a brief wait we ran Eastwards out of town along the B5470. We joined the Southbound A6 and we turned left onto the A623. We ran through Sparrowpit and we continued Southwards to Peak Forest. We turned right onto Eldon Lane and we turned right onto Batham Gate. We ran through Smalldale and Peakdale and we turned left onto School Road. We ran through Upper End and forwards onto Upper End Road. We turned right onto Water Swallows road and we ran to the edge of Buxton. We turned left onto the A6 and we ran into town. We ran up Station Road and we turned left onto the A515. We got up and got off in Market Square. We saw High Peak 280 on a #442 to Ashbourne. We got on the bus and we flashed the High Peak day ticket to the driver before we sat down. The bus set off Southwards down the A515 and we turned right onto Harpur Hill. We ran forwards onto Barlow Road and we ran Southwards. We went though Barlow's Bar and we continued along the B5053. We turned left onto Dale View and we ran Southwards through Earl Sterndale. We continued South Eastwards and we turned right onto Tagg Lane. We ran down the hill into Crowdecote and we ran fordwards onto High Street and into Longnor. We turned right and we ran Southwards down Buxton Road to Warslow. After going into the village we headed Eastwards through Hulme into Hartington. where we got up and got off the bus. We waited in the square for the next bus to Buxton. A short time later we saw High Peak 290 on a #442 to Buxton. We got on the bus and we flashed the High Peak day ticket to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Westwards through Hulme and into Warslow. We turned around in the village and we headed North up Buxton Road into Lognor. We turned right onto the High Street and we headed Eastwards and into Crowdecote. We climbed the hill out of the village and we ran Eastwards a few miles before turning left and headed up to Earl Sterndale. We turned right onto the B5053 and we ran Northwards through Barlow's Bar. We ran up towards Harpurs Hill and we joined the Northbound A515. We ran into the centre of Buxton where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Glossop. We saw Majestic coach YN66 WTE running through town. A short time later the bus appeared. It was High Peak 692 on a #61 to Glossop. We got on the bus and we flashed the High Peak day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set of from the Market Square onto the High Street and forwards onto Terrace Road. We turned left onto St John's Road. We turned right onto Manchester Road and we climbed the hill out of Buxton. Once we were out in the open we had a fast run up the hill until we reached Fernilee. We continued Northwards into Whaley Bridge and we ran Northwards out of town to join the Northbound A6. We ran Northwards up to Newtown and we turned right onto the A6015. We turned left onto Union Road and we ran up to the railway station. After a brief stop we ran down Union Road and we re-joined the Eastbound A6015. We continued through Birch Vale to Hayfield and we turned left onto Glossop Road. We ran Northwards through Little Hayfield and through Charlestown and Whitefield. We continued into the centre of Glossop and we turned left onto the A57. We ran around the Square and we stopped at the stops on Henry Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw High Peak 786 on a #394 to Stepping Hill. Matthew need the toilet so we walked through the market to the toilet block at the rear of the Market in the car park. We walked through the market and we crossed the Square onto Henry Street. We waited for a bus back to Buxton. A short time later we saw High Peak 525 on a #61 to Buxton. We got on the bus and we flashed the High Peak day ticlet to the driver for the last time today before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Henry Street onto Norfolk Square and we crossed the A57 onto the A624. We ran Southwards out of town through Whitefield and Charlestown. We continued through Little Hayfield and into Hayfield where we turned right onto the A6015. We ran through Birch Vale into New Mills. We turned right onto Union Road and we ran up to the railway station. We returned down Union Road and we turned right onto the A6015. We ran to the end of the road and we turned left onto the A6. We ran Southwards and we turned right onto Buxton Road. We ran through Whaley Bridge and Southwards into Taxal. We continued into Fernilee and we continued fast along the windy road to the edge of Buxton. We ran to the end of Manchester Road and we turned left onto St John's Road. We turned right onto Terrace Road and we ran down to Market Square where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Spring Garden and back to the car park. We got in the car and we set off onto Station Road. We ran forwards onto the A53 and we headed Westwards out of town. After passing the junction of the A54 we climbed up the hill and out of Derbyshire into Staffordshire. We ran through Flash and Winkhill and we ran down the hill into Blackshaw Moor. We continued into Leek and we ran past Lidl and the new KFC site and we turned left onto Ball Haye Street. We ran onto the A53 and we ran Southwards out of town. We climbed up the hill towards Ladderedge and we ran down the other side into Longsdon. We continued Southwards through Endon and we veered left onto the A5009. We ran through Milton and Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall. At Limekiln light we ran forwards onto the A52. We crossed over the roundabout at Joiners Square and we ran towards Stoke. We ran alongside the railway line and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill in to Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs For tea Matthew had bangers and mash followed by a Bakewell Tart. Matthew returned to his room to chill out. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast and we to bed around 00:30... Mark.

Trip to Shrewsbury 11-02-2012

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
2722	Harlescott, opp Tesco	Shrewsbury BS	25	Arriva Midlands
2706	Shrewsbury BS	Bayston Hill, opp Cedar Close Jct	25	Arriva Midlands
2309	Bayston Hill, opp Cedar Close Jct	Shrewsbury BS	25	Arriva Midlands
2310	Shrewsbury BS	Bayston Hill, opp Cedar Close Jct	25	Arriva Midlands
2310	Bayston Hill, opp Cedar Close Jct	Harlescott, opp Tesco	25	Arriva Midlands

After last weeks trip to Stafford, Matthew had indicated to us that he wanted to ride on more buses from the same batch as Arriva Midlands 2307. Matthew found a picture of the inside of 2309 and told us he wanted to go to Shrewsbury! Research consisted of asking on the Staffordshire and Merseyside Yahoo bus group about the likely working of 2309 and the other bus from that batch which Matthew hasn't been on 2310. Somebody answered and told me it would most likely be seen on either services #1,#24 or #25. So as preparation for the trip I printed out the Arriva Shrewsbury map and all the relevant timetables for the trip. We set off around 12:20 today. It was a cold day and the sun was trying to come out, but the temperature was around freezing. We stopped at Jim's butty bar on the A53 just South of the Muller roundabout. We all tucked into Bacon or sausage sandwiches which were very nice. I realised at this point I had come out in my Stoke City coat! I don't usually travel outside of Stoke with my coat just in case someone takes offence. After one last push on, we had no tractors on the road in front of us so we parked up at Harlescott around 13:40. We used the facilities at the park and ride stop, before walking down to the other stop which is the Northern terminus of the #24 & #25 routes. A Required Arriva Midlands 2722 was already parked up nearby, and by the time we walked down to the stop it pulled up and Matthew got a picture.

Arriva Midlands 2722 at Harlescott

As the bus headed South, we picked up more passengers on the way. We passed 2706 near the Arriva garage, and then we caught a bit of a break. As we approached the town centre, we passed target 2309 heading North on a #25. This means that if we got off at Shrewsbury, the bus would be approximately 30 minutes behind us. We also saw a route branded Dart turning right which could be 2310 turning right into Castle Street , but we did not know if this was 2310 or what service it was working. As we got off in Shrewsbury the bus had emptied out so Matthew could get a picture of the inside of this bus.

Inside 2722

At this point we knew that all we had to do was wait, and we should get 2309 with a bit of luck. Whilst we were waiting we could take a few bus pictures. Arriva Midlands 2367 came in, a dart on which Matthew has ridden on before out of Oswestry, albeit in a different Livery.

Arriva Midlands 2367 in Shrewsbury bus station

We also saw Tanat 290 for the first time. Last time we were here that majority of the services were being worked by Leyland Lynx's.

Tanat Valley 290 in Shrewsbury bus station

It was getting very cold so we decided to break up the wait by taking a #25 South. The next one that came in was of course required Arriva Midlands 2706. We got on the bus and we headed South. The bus picked up more passengers before we headed down Wyle Cop and over the English Bridge. just passed the pumphouse we passed a branded Dart, but we didn't get a good look at it. Further South near Meole Brace we passed another ex Park and Ride bus 2703. As we headed towards Bayston Hill, Matthew was able to get a picture of the back of the bus as it emptied out.

Inside Arriva Midlands 2706

We got off and Matthew was able to get a picture of 2706.

2706 in Bayston Hill

A few minutes after we got off we heard a bus coming. It was 2706 again. Apparently the bus does a circle of the estate and passes the same stop twice! Within a few minutes, as we predicted and hoped required 2309 appeared and Matthew got a picture.

Arriva Midlands 2309 in Bayston Hill

We got on and booked back into town. In jest the driver said he wasn't sure if he should let us on the bus with me being a Stoke City fan. So target acquired, we headed North on the bus to Shrewsbury. I had wondered if the bus we had seen just after 14:00 in Shrewsbury had been 2310 and it was on a #1, when would it return to the bus station. I calculated that if this was true that it would probably arrive in the bus station about 20 minutes after we arrived on 2309. We arrived in the bus station and the bus had emptied out, so Matthew was able to get a picture of it empty.

Inside 2309

After getting off we walked around the outside of the bus station and then prepared to wait for 2310. As we got to where we were going to wait, 2310 appeared in the bus station and it was on a #25 to Bayston Hill!

Arriva Midlands 2310 in Shrewsbury bus station

After getting a picture, we raced around to Stand E to board the bus. This was a resulting getting both of these buses on he same trip! We then headed south as we had done on 2706. It all made sense at this point. The bus we passed as we arrived in Shrewsbury was 2310 and it was on a Southbound #25. We had also passed it at the Pumphouse when we were on 2706. As we headed South we thought about what to do for the rest of the afternoon. If we did this to Bayston Hill and back to Harlescott it would be near 17:00 by the time we got back into the car. I decided to take a risk and get off at the stop we did before. If 2310 did the same as 2706 did, we could get off, get a picture and get back on the bus to head home. we got off at that stop as planned and Matthew got his picture of 2310.

2310 in Bayston Hill

Sure enough as before, a couple of minutes later 2310 reappeared and much to amusement of the driver we got back on. The bus filled up and then emptied in the town centre. It filled up again at the bus station and mum got on after I arranged with her where to be and at what time to be there. At the Harlescott terminus the bus was empty again and Matthew got a picture of the inside of this fine bus.

Inside 2310

We then got off and matthew got one last picture of "Boy Barrett" 3210.

2310 in Harlescott

We then had a quick toilet stop before we st off North. I caught the last couple of minute of the disappointing 2-1 loss to Fulham. We stopped in Shawbury to have fish and peas (not pickled eggs as it said on the receipt). filling up with LPG at Longport, we arrived home around 18:20. I'd like to say thank you to everyone who gave me information about these buses which made the trip go so smoothly :-) ...Mark