Trip to Peterborough / Lowestoft 11-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
33821	Peterborough BS	Norwich BS	XL	First Eastern Counties
42485	Norwich BS	Great Yarmouth BS	X11	First Eastern Counties
42920	Great Yarmouth BS	Gorleston (S-bound	8	First Eastern Counties
32058	Gorleston (S-bound)	Lowestoft BS	1	First Eastern Counties
42914	Lowestoft BS	Lowestoft, nr Asda	101	First Eastern Counties
30961	Lowestoft, nr Asda	Lowestoft BS	99	First Eastern Counties
30948	Lowestoft BS	Great Yarmouth BS	1	First Eastern Counties
37275	Great Yarmouth BS	Norwich BS	X11	First Eastern Counties
33806	Norwich BS	Peterborough BS	XL	First Eastern Counties

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Peterborough. He was also going to ride on buses. 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 First Potteries 67665 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67665 in Fenton

Also seen was out of the lounge window was Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Matthew returned to his room and we saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 114 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

When it was time to go out We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end where we turned left onto Victoria Road to Joiners Square and we turned left onto Warrington Road. We turned left onto the A52. we ran towards Stoke. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one-way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we got onto the Southbound A500. We ran Southwards to Sideway and we got onto the Eastbound A50. We ran Eastwards for around 40 miles and we got onto the Southbound M1. We ran South for around 30 miles and we joined the Eastbound A14. We continued Eastwards for a few miles and we joined the Northbound A605. We joined the A47 near to Peterborough and we ran towards town. We parked up at Queensgate shopping centre and we had some dinner. We visited the Handmade Burger Co and Matthew had a plain cheeseburger with fries washed down with a cup of coke. We walked to the bus Interchange and we waited for a bus towards Norwich. After a short wait we saw First Eastern Counties 33821 on a XL to Great Yarmouth. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the interchange and we headed out of town and onto the A47. We headed Eastward through Wisbech and into Kings Lynn. After calling into Kings Lynn bus station we continued Eastwards through Swaffham. We continued Eastwards into Norwich and into the bus station. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Great Yarmouth. A few minutes later we saw it was First Eastern Counties 42485 on a X11 to Great Yarmouth. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver before we sitting down. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down to Queens Road. We headed out of town along the A147 and we turned right onto Martineau Lane. We turned left onto the A146 and we headed South Eastwards. On the edge of the city we joined the Eastbound A47. We ran fast for around 10 miles and we veered left onto Norwich Road. We called into Acle and we ran through town, rejoining the Eastbound A47. We ran the last 8 or so miles to the edge of Great Yarmouth and we ran into town. We ran forwards onto Fuller's Hill and forward again onto Priory Plain. We ran into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus we looked to see what else we could catch. We saw First Eastern Counties 30948 parked up in between services. We decided to go towards Gorleston. A bus appeared and we saw it was it was First Eastern Counties 42920 on a #8 to James Paget Hospital. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran forwards onto Regent Road. We turned right onto King Street and left onto Regent Street. We ran onto Bridge Road and we crossed over the River Yare. We continued Southwards along the A1243 and we turned left onto Southtown Road where we saw First Eastern Counties 32062 on a #8 to Yarmouth. We ran forwards onto Beccles Road and we veered left onto High Road. We continued onto High Street and in the centre of Gorleston we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus towards Lowestoft. A few minutes later we saw First Eastern Counties 32058 on a #1 to Lowestoft. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver before we sat down. We set off Southwards down High Street and we ran forwards onto Lowestoft Road. We continued onto Victoria Road and we cut back onto the A47. We ran Southwards down the A47 for about a mile and we turned left onto the access road. We turned left onto Lowestoft Road and right onto Station Road. We turned right onto Coast Road and we headed Southwards into Corton. We turned left onto Church Lane and we ran forwards onto The Street. We turned right onto Station Road and right onto Corton Long Lane. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Pleasurewood Hill. We turned left onto Leisure Way and we stopped outside Tesco. After doing a u-turned at the next roundabout we turned left onto Foxburrow Hill. We continued Southwards into the centre of Lowestoft and we ran into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked to the shop. We set off into the shopping centre and we visited WH Smith. Matthew bought a small bottle of Coke and some chocolate. A short time later we saw First Eastern Counties 42914 on a #101 to Carlton Coalville. We got on the bus and we flashed First Day the tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Gordon Road and we turned right onto the Southbound A47. We crossed over The harbour entrance and we ran forwards onto the A12 past former petrol station that's now a new McDonalds. We continued to Asda where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over and waited for a bus back towards Lowestoft. A short time later we saw First Eastern Counties 30961 on a #99 to Lowestoft. We got on the bus and we flashed the First day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off Northwards up the A12 and we crossed over the harbour entrance. We past the entrance to the railway station and we followed the A47 Northwards. At the roundabout we turned right onto Gordon Road before enerting the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. We returned to the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards waited for the next #1 back to Great Yarmouth. A short time later we saw First Eastern Counties 30948 on a #1 to Great Yarmouth. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket at the driver before we went upstairs and we sat down towards the back off the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto Gordon Road. We ran forwards onto Old Nelson Street and we ran Northwards out of town. We ran forwards onto Yarmouth Road and forwards again onto Foxburrow Hill. We turned right onto Leisure Way and we stopped outside Tesco. We did a u turned at the next roundabout and we headed back to the main road. We ran Northwards for a few hundred yards and we turned right onto Corton Long Lane. We turned left onto Station Road and left onto The Street. We ran Northwards onto Church Lane and we turned right onto Coast Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we re-joined the Northbound A47. We ran for about a mile and we turned right onto Victoria Road and we ran Northwards onto High Street. We ran Northwards into Gorleston and we stopped briefly before continuing Northwards. We ran onto High Road and forwards onto Beccles Road. We turned right onto Bollard Quay and we turned right onto the A1243. We crossed over the River Yare amd we ran into the centre of Great Yarmouth. We turned right onto Stonecutters Way and we turned left onto Howard Street North. We ran into Market Place and we turned right onto Fuller's Hill. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we looked for a bus we saw First Eastern Counties 32061 parked up in the bus station. Afterwards we visited the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. The bus appeared and it was First Eastern Counties 33821 on a X11 to Norwich. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we ran forwards onto Fuller's Hill. We crossed over the river and we ran forwards onto the A47. We ran fast along the A47 and we turned right onto New Road. We stopped in Acle before re-joining the Westbound A47. We ran fast to the edge of Norwich and we turned right onto the A146. We turned right onto Martineau Lane and we turned left onto the A147. We turned right onto Queens Road and we ran up to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus back towards Peterborough. A short time later we saw First Eastern Counties 33810 on a XL to Peterborough. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and we travelled Westwards out of town. We joined the A47 and we ran through Swaffham. We continued along the A47 and we ran into Kings Lynn and into the bus station. After a short waited we left the bus station and went Westwards out of town. We re-joined the A47 and we ran through Wisbech and into Peterborough. We got into town and we ran to the Queensgate Interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked to the car park and we drove Westwards out of town. Matthew had a bottle of Irn Bru and a sausage roll. We got on the Westbound A47 just outside of Peterborough. We continued to the edge Leicester and we took the Southern by-pass. We past Fosse Park and we joined the Northbound M1. We ran North for around 20 miles and we got onto the Westbound A50. We ran to near to Uttoxeter and into Stoke-on-Trent. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran through Heron Cross onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch street and left again onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and 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 Peterborough / Diss 21-09-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
33815	Peterborough BS	Norwich BS	XL	First Eastern Counties
BT13 YWF	Norwich Castle Meadow	Diss BS	2	Simonds
BT63 UUX	Diss BS	Norwich Castle Meadow	2	Simonds
33808	Norwich BS	Fenton	XL	First Eastern Counties

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. Work on new Wetherspoons pub to begin within weeks. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 63171 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63171 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63117 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63117 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was D&G 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 112 in Fenton

When it was time to go out We went downstairs We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end where we turned left onto Victoria Road to Joiners Square and we turned left onto Warrington Road. We turned left onto the A52 and we saw Intercity FX18 VXK. we ran towards Stoke. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one-way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we got onto the Southbound A500. We ran Southwards to Sideway and we got onto the Eastbound A50. We ran Eastwards for around 40 miles and we got onto the Southbound M1. We ran South for around 30 miles and we joined the Eastbound A14. We continued Eastwards for a few miles and we joined the Northbound A605. We joined the A47 near to Peterborough and we ran towards town. We parked up at Queensgate shopping centre and we had some dinner. We visited the Handmade Burger Co and Matthew had a plain cheeseburger with fries washed down with a cup of coke. We walked to the bus Interchange and we waited for a bus towards Norwich. After a short wait we saw First Eastern Counties 33815 on a XL to Great Yarmouth. We got on the bus and we flashed the ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the interchange and we headed out of town and onto the A47. We headed Eastward through Wisbech and into Kings Lynn. After calling into Kings Lynn bus station we continued Eastwards through Swaffham. We continued Eastwards into Norwich and into the bus station. We got off the bus and we saw First Eastern Counties 30961 on a X2 to Lowestoft. we set off out of the bus station and we walked to the Castle Meadow shopping centre. We waited for a bus outside the Castle Meadow shopping centre. We saw on loan to First Eastern Counties 36317 on a #25 to the University. waited for a bus towards Diss. After a short wait we saw Simmond's BT13 YWF on a #2 to Diss. We got on the bus and we flashed our ticket to the driver before sitting down. We set off along Castle Meadow and we went Southwards onto St Stephens Road. We ran forwards onto Ipswich Road and we continued Southwards. After crossing the A146 we continued Southwards over the A47. We ran Southwards through Swainsthorpe and Newton Flotman. We continued Southwards through Tasburgh and we ran into Long Stratton. we ran out of town and we re-joined the Southbound A140. Further South we came off the A140 to run through Dickleburgh and Thelveton. We ran into Scole and we turned right onto A1066. We ran into Diss and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. we saw Galloway 332 on a #112 to Eye. A short time later we saw Simonds DSU 116 on the #304 to Bury St Edmunds. We walked into town and we saw where the new pub was going to be. We walked backed to the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Norwich. After a short waited we saw Simonds BT63 UUX on a #2 to Norwich. We got on the bus and we flashed our ticket to the driver before sitting down. We set off onto the A1066 and we ran over the A140 into Scole. We turned left and we headed Northwards up through Thelveton and Dickleburgh. We rejoined the A140 and we ran up to Long Stratton. We ran into the town and we re-joined the Northbound A140. We ran Northwards through Tasburgh, Newton Flotmain and Swainsthorpe. We crossed over the A47 and we ran up Ipswich Road into Norwich town centre. We ran forwards onto St Stephens Road and onto Castle Meadow where we got up and got off the bus. We walked through to the bus station and we saw First Eastern Counties 37569 on a X2 to Lowestoft. We waited for a bus back towards Peterborough. A short time later we saw First Eastern Counties 33808 on a XL to Peterborough. We got on the bus and we flashed the ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and we travelled Westwards out of town. We joined the A47 and we ran through Swaffham. We continued along the A47 and we ran into Kings Lynn and into the bus station. After a short waited we left the bus station and went Westwards out of town. We re-joined the A47 and we ran through Wisbech and into Peterborough. We got into town and we ran to the Queensgate Interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked to the car park and we drove Westwards out of town. Matthew had a bottle of Irn Bru and a sausage roll. We got on the Westbound A47 just outside of Peterborough. We continued to the edge Leicester and we took the Southern by-pass. We past Fosse Park and we joined the Northbound M1. We ran North for around 20 miles and we got onto the Westbound A50. We ran to near to Uttoxeter and into Stoke-on-Trent. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran through Heron Cross onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch street and left again onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. For a late tea Matthew had a chicken burger from kfc. He also had some fries and a cup of Coke. Matthew went up to his room and 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 Norwich / Great Yarmouth 03-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Norwich	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Norwich	Great Yarmouth	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Great Yarmouth	Caister	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Caister	Great Yarmouth	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Great Yarmouth	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out to Norwich and Great Yarmouth later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63101 in Fenton

Another bus seen was a minibus provided by The Lord Taverners. It was green minibus GX07 FHR going towards Heron Cross.

GX07 FHR in Fenton

When it was time to go out We went downstairs to wait for the transport. Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end where we turned left onto Victoria Road to Joiners Square and we turned left onto Warrington Road. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran towards Stoke. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one-way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we got onto the Southbound A500. We ran Southwards to Sideway and we got onto the Eastbound A50. We ran Eastwards for around 40 miles and we got onto the Southbound M1. We ran South for around 30 miles and we joined the Eastbound A14. We continued Eastwards for a few miles and we joined the Northbound A605. We joined the A47 near to Peterborough and we continued Eastwards near to Kings Lynn and round the Southern end of Norwich. We turned left onto the A146 and we continued forwards onto the A147. We ran forwards onto King Street and we turned left onto Argyle Street. We stopped and walked into the town centre. We walked up the A147 and Prince of Wales Road. We went past the castle and in to the town centre. We stopped at the market and Matthew went to the toilet. He also had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we walked out of town past along London Street. We joined Prince of Wales Road and we walked down to the A147. We turned right into King Street and back to Argyle Street. We continued to Yarmouth on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set of onto King street and we ran forwards onto the Southbound A147. We ran forwards onto the Southbound A146 and we joined the Eastbound A47. We ran to Great Yarmouth and went forwards onto New Acle Road. We continued forwards to the coast on Fullers Hill and forwards onto St Nicholas Road. We continued onto Euston Road and to the coast. We parked up and we went to Joyland Childrens Fun Park. After spending a while here we headed up to Caister. We set off onto Euston Road and forwards onto St Nicholas Road. We continued onto Fullers Hill and we turned right onto North Quay. We continued North up to Caister Road and past Tesco onto Yarmouth Road. We ran through Caister and we stopped at the holiday park. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. We saw First Eastern Couties 30961 on a #8 to New Paget Hospital. When we had finished we returned to Great Yarmout on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We ran Southwards down Yarmouth Road and we ran forwards onto Caister Road. We veered left onto Northgate Street and we turned left onto Fullers Hill. We followed the one way system though the bus station area and we wheeled around onto Regent Road. We went up Howards Street. We stopped and we and we went to McDonalds had a burger, fries and a cup of Coke. Highlight of the bus sighting included Border Bus 200 on a #580 to Bungay and First Eastern Counties 32063 on the Costal Clipper to Lowestoft. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We ran South onto Howards Street North and we re-joined Fullers Hill. We crossed over the roundabout onto New Acle Road and we ran forwards onto the A47. We travelled East past the South end of Norwich and Kings Lynn and we ran North of Peterborough. We continued to the edge Leicester and we took the Southern by-pass. We past Fosse Park and we joined the Northbound M6. We ran North for around 20 miles and we got onto the Westbound A50. We ran to near to Uttoxeter and into Stoke-on-Trent. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran through Heron Cross onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch street and left again onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and 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.