Trip to Newcastle / Trentham 08-12-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65041	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67151	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
32067	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
108	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Christchurch Street	1A	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. 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 dentist and we saw Roseville BV60 BAA. Matthwe went into the living room and we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car RE21 VCT parked up. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65041 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65041 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a walk around Newcastle. We waited for a bus towards Trentham. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 33830 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 33830 in Newcastle bus station

Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Garden before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham where we saw ABC Supreme HV22 HKP. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. We parked up and we went to the retail village. we stopped at the riverside Cafe and for dinner Matthew had sausage chips and beans washed down with a bottle of Coke. Afterwards Matthew had an ice cream in a waffle cone. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 32067 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32067 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards through 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 from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw First Potteries 65029 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65029 in Newcastle bus station

Afterwards we waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 108 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 108 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat 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. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme YA67 VBC & ERS Medical FD21 OYF. We turned left onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and 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 got off the bus by the shops and we cross over City Road. We through the passage onto Christchurch Street and down temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out. Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. For tea Matthew had burger and chips followed by a Vienetta. Later on Matthew went downstairs and we got in a taxi. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Chrsitchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one-way system in Stoke. We turned left onto London Road and we turned right onto Chamberlain Avenue. We stopped for a short while and Matthew had a can of Coke and afterwards we returned to Fenton. We got in the car and we set off onto Chamberlain Avenue and we turned left London Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We turned right onto Liverpool Street and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we veered left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran to the end before turning left onto City Road. 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. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Biddulph / Hanley 07-11-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	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 toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to Belper he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Belper and we saw Stanton's of Stoke DRZ 404. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. Matthew brought his pub and then we got a Lucky Seven taxi to Biddulph. We set off onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 904. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and across the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We joined town road and we crossed over the ring-road and headed out of town towards Birches Head. We joinmed the A5272 and we travelled Northwards through Sneyd Green up to Smallthorne roundabouts and High Lane where we saw Travel Express RX63 YJF. We ran forwards into Chell. At the end of High Lane the end we turned left onto the A527 and we ran up through Fegg Hayes and Brindley Ford. We went around the outskirts of Biddulph and we turned left onto Wharf Road. We parked up near to Wharf Road and set off. We walked around the corner around onto the High Street and we went into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had Southern fried chicken strips with chips followed by chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished we walked down the road to Sainsbury's where Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we got in the car and we set off onto the the A527 and around Biddulph before going South through Knypersley and Brindley Ford. At Turnhurst we went left onto the A5272 High Lane. We ran through Smallthorne and we saw Lucky Seven ET65 GYB. We ran through Sneyd Green to Birches Head and we ran forwards onto Town Road and we joined the clockwise ring Road and we ran around Hanley. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards Stoke railway station. We ran alongside the railway line and we turne left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We saw blue minibus DG52 CXP going towards Stoke.

DG52 CXP in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 111 in Fenton

We went downstairs and we set off We walked onto Temple Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We onto City Road. We crossed over at the crossing and we headed to the stop outside the shops. We walked back down City Road and we turned left into Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use the computer. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. down under the railway line and into 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 we turned right 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. We turned right onto John Street and we entered the bus station where we saw First Potteries 32067 on layover. We got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 63117 on a #3 to Crewe. Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road and we ran alongside Birch Terrace and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and and went forwards onto Tontine Street. We walked through Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked through Tontine Square onto Tontine Street. As it was a nice day we sat on the seats and watched buses on Stafford Street. We walked back down Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 65036 on a #7A to Biddulph. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67151 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67151 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 67151

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station and we saw First Potteries 67175 on a #23 to Hanley. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. For a late tea a chicken and rice and a can of Fanta orange followed by a Manchester Tart. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Trentham 30-08-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley, stop J1	23	First Potteries
171	Hanley BS	Trentham Gardens	100	D&G Bus
32067	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67143	Newcastle BS	Fenton	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. He was also going out for tea 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 Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw red minibus YY60 HBG.

YY60 HBG in Fenton

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street 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 ans we turned right 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 and we saw Stanton's of Stoke 7239 VT on the IN2 to Cheadle. We turned right onto John Street and we got up and got off the bus at the top of John Street. We walked down John Street and we crossed over Bethesda Street. We set off along Piccadilly and we walked up Stafford Street. We turned right onto Old Hall Street. We went into B&M and we brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we went out of the shop. We went down Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus to Trentham. A short while later we saw First Potteries 32067 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 32067 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 171 on a #100 to Stone.

D&G Bus 171 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning right onto City Road. We went South on the A500 which we did down to A34. Once on the A34 we went South through Trentham. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. we walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. Matthew had a ham sandwich washed down with bottle of Coke. Afterwards Matthew had an ice cream in a waffle cone. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 32067 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32067 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards through 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 from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. We walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk. We stopped at Greggs and brought a sausage roll and a can of Coke. We continued onwards to the bus station. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67143 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67143 in Newcastle bus station

Also in the bus station was D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 114 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. The rear of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67143 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 67143

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 we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a can of Dr Pepper and a toffee Crisp. Later on we went to Smallthorne 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. We turned right onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. We continued down Wheildon Road and we joined the Northbound A500 and nwe joined the Northbound side. We ran up to Etruria and we turned right on to the East bound A53 and we saw red minibus P776 ONG. We ran uop through Cobridge. We veered left onto we stopped at Captain Kooks. Matthew visited to the toilet and afterwards had a breakfast washed down with a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we set off onto Sandbach Road and we turned left at the light onto North Road and we turned left onto the A53. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto the A5272. We ran through Smallthorne Roundabouts and we joined the Northbound A5272. We ran across the roundabouts onto High Lane. We turned left onto Shaftsbury Avenue. We ran down the hill and around the before coming back up Shaftsbury Avenue and re-joining High Lane and we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #7A to Hanley. We turned right onto Sprink Bank Road to Chell Heath and ran past Matthew's old school site, where there are now building a new sheltered housing complex. We ran around Cornhill Road and we stopped to drop something off with a friend. We stopped briefly on a side street and then we ran down to Sprink Bank Road. We turned left onto High Lane and we ran through Stanfields and we saw grey minibus ND71 SXK. We turned right onto Shaftsbury Avenue. After a quick stop we continued down the hill and turned left onto Doll'y Lane. We continued onto Stanfield Road and we turned left onto Hamil Road and we turned right onto Northbound A5272 and we saw City Centre Central PY13 CNC. At the end we ran through Sneyd Green into Birches Head. We ran into Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We ran past the bus station and we turned left onto Broad Street and we continued down to Snow Hill. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road and down the hill through Shelton into Stoke. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran past the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the the Queen Elizabeth II Court and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room. He had a can of Dr Pepper. 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 / Newcastle 17-08-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67159	Fenton, Sixth Form College	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
32627	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
67176	Newcastle BS	Burslem, Town Hall	98	First Potteries
63114	Burslem, Wedgwood Street	Talke, Swan House	3A	First Potteries
63114	Talke, Swan House	Hanley, stop S6	4A	First Potteries
67153	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
63099	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	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 toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We out to catch a bus to Hanley. We went downstairs We set of on foot onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street. At the end of the street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we walked down the hill to the bus stop. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67159 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. 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 saw First Potteries 32067 on layover. We got up and got off the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We went into B&M and we brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we went out of the shop. We walked down Tontine Street past the KFC. We went across Tontine Square and we headed back along Stafford Street and we turned right onto Lichfield Street. We headed back into the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Meir. A short time later we saw First Potteries 32627 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32627 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before We went upstairs we sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station onto john Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down through Shelton along Regent Road and College Road we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley. We passed the railway station and we continued forwards onto the A52. We followed the road to the right under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 we entering Stoke town centre. We continued along 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. 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. Once off the bus we walked up Castle Walked and we went past the former Poundland. Afterwards we continued up Castle Walk and we stopped at the Pound Bakery. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke before continuing along Castle Walk. We stopped at the benches at the end to drink the bottle of Coke. We returned to the bus station. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67176 on a #98 to Ball Green.

First Potteries 67176 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Burslem before we sat town towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto Barracks Road and up to the Jubilee roundabout. We crossed over onto the A527 and we ran out of town through Brampton up to May bank. We continued forwards through Wolstanton and at the roundabout we turned right onto Porthill Bank and across the A500. We ran up through Longport to Middleport and at Trubshaw Cross we turned right towards Burslem. We ran up Newcastle Street into Burslem and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the A50 to wait for a bus towards Talke. We didn't have to wait for long before we saw blue minibus SF64 EKD. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63114 on a #3A to Talke Pits.

First Potteries 63114 in Burslem

We got on the bus and we booked to Talke before we sat town towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Scotia Road and we ran up past the old Burslem bus garage to the bottom end of Tunstall. We turned left onto Williamson Street and then we turned right onto Tunstall High Street and we continued North onto the A50. We ran through Goldenhill and down the bank into Kidsgrove. At the bottom of the hill we turned left onto The Avenue. We ran forwards onto First Avenue and we ran to the end. We turned left onto the A34 and at the light we ran straight onto Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto Swan Bank and we turned left onto Chester Road. We decided do go through to Hanley. The bus continued along Chester Road Ashenough Road. We turned left onto Monument Road and left onto High Street. We continued down through Talke along High Street and at the roundabout we went forwards onto Talke Road. We crossed over the A500 and we continued onto Liverpool Road. We ran down Crackley Bank over Parkhouse West Road. We turned left onto London Road and at roundabout we went left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A34 and we ran Southwards through Cross Heath through to the edge of Newcastle, We veered left onto Liverpool Road and we turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and we turned right into the bus station. After a brief stop we set off onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Stafford Street and we turned left onto Percy Street and left onto Tontine Street. We walked through Tontine Square and into the market. Afterwards we went to the floor above into the shopping centre and we went up to the First Floor. We headed upstairs to the toilet and afterwards went out of the shopping centre onto Tontine Square. We stopped at a cafe for dinner and Matthew had a burger washed down with a can of Coke. Afterwards we walked down Tontine Street onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67153 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street we saw Harry Shaw YR17 CYL at the depot. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500. 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 and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window whilst and ate his Manchester tart whilst we waited for tea. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 112 in Fenton

We continued down to the bus stop and whilst we waited we saw Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG going towards Stoke.

Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG in Fenton

We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw silver minibus RX04 NZH.

RX04 NZH in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63099 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63099 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road and we saw blue minibus V604 MBL. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down High Street and we turned left into Church Street. We turned left onto the Southbound A34 and we went under the subway on to the A34. We turned left onto the A525 and we turned right onto Stanier Street. We walked onto Stanier Street and we turned left onto the A525. We turned right onto the Southbound A34 and we went under the subway and we walked up Church Street and into the High Street. We stopped near to the pub and we went visited the New pub that used to be a RBS bank. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished the drink we walked onto High Street and we turned left into Church Street. We turned left onto the Southbound A34 and we went under the subway on to the A34. We turned left onto the A525 and we turned right onto Stanier Street. When we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew went outside and went on the slide. He also spent time in the indoor soft play area. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a bus. We set off onto Stanier Street and we turned left onto John O'Gaunt's Road and we ran forwards onto Castle Hill Road. We turned left onto Dunkirk and we turned right onto Knutton Lane. We around the roundabout and back onto the Ryecroft 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. 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 and we turned left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran through onto City Road. We ran under the railway bridge and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Christchurch Street. We ran to the end of the road and we got out. We walked around the corner onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Longton 02-07-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69162	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65039	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	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 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

We went downstairs and for a walk to Aldi to get some shopping. We set off onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 65039 on a #11 to Newcastle. We crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we went down the hill to Aldi. Matthew brought his shopping and then we got a Lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car YM70 ZWD outside there yard. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 69162 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69162 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill and in the petrol station. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off along Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street. We turned right onto Ironmarket and we stopped at the pub. For dinner Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Ironmarket and we turned left onto Castle Walk. We continued down to the bus station and saw First Potteries 32067 on a #101 to Hanley. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65039 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65039 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 65039 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 65039

We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout and we saw Premier Travel YK11 LNH. 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 we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on we went dowstairs cake. we went downstairs and we got in the car we set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto City Road. 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 joinrf the Eastbound A50. AS the route into Longton was busy we continued upto Normacot. We came of the A50 at Normacot and we turned left onto Uttoxeter Road. As we headed into Longotn. We ran into Longton and we turned right onto Kingcross Street and parked in the car park. Once parked up they headed back to Market Street to have some cake. Matthew had a red velvet cheesecake with custard. Matthew washed thi down with a bottle of Coke. When they had finihsed eating we returned to the car and we headed back to the residential unit. We set off onto Commerce Street and we went around the roundabout and onto The Strand. We stopped outside Wrights Pies and we picked up a few few things from there. We got back in the car and we continued along The Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. When we got back to the residential unit we saw Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room and used his computer. For tea Matthew had a chicken and cheese with chips. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on we went to Penkhull by car. We went downstairs and got in the car and set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street 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 turned right onto Chamberlain Avenue and we stopped at one of the house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished the drink we returned to Fenton by car. We got in the car and we set off onto Chamberlain Avenue and we turned left London Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We turned right onto Liverpool Street and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we veered left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran to the end before turning left onto City Road. 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. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using 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 Longton / Smallthorne 18-01-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69174	Fenton, Christchurch Street	Longton, Market Street	11	First Potteries
65732	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. He was also going out for tea 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 YN19 DNA.

Afford rent-a-car YN19 DNA in Fenton

We went downstairs and we walked through onto City Road. We crossed over at the crossing and we headed to the stop outside the shops. We waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 69174 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up City Road and forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the street and we headed up Transport Lane. We crossed over The Strand and we cut through the passage past Next and we headed towards Tesco. We used the cash machine and afterwards we headed into Tesco. We walked past the Interchange and onto The Strand and we walked up to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65732 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. we bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the new Burger King. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. We set of around the corner onto City Road and we crossed over. We turned left into Christchurch Street and right into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Matthew chilled out in his room until dinner time. For dinner Matthew had sausages cheese oatcakes followed by chocolate sponge pudding with custard. Matthew chilled out in his room whilst waiting to pick him up. We saw D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 44 in Fenton

A short while later we saw Warrington's of Ilam K321 KHW.

Warrington's of Ilam K321 KHW in Fenton

We went downstairs and got in the 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 Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hil into stoke and forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line. We passed near to the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. We ran to the top and we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. At the end we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we saw First Potteries 32067 on a #3A to Talke Pits. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We joined town road and we crossed over the ring-road and headed out of town towards Birches Head. We joinmed the A5272 and we travelled Northwards through Sneyd Green up to Smallthorne. We turned left onto Moorland Road and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we sat down and ordered the food. Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished eating we hgad to drop off some things before returning to Fenton. We set off onto Moorland Road and we joined the Northbound A5272. We ran across the roundabouts onto High Lane. and we turned left onto Shaftsbury Avenue. After a quick stop we continued down the hill and turned left onto Doll'y Lane. We continued onto Stanfield Road and we crossed over Hamil Road onto Park Road. We ran onto Minster Street and we turned left onto Bowden Street. We turned right onto Dartmouth Street and we turned left to re-join Park Road. At the end we turned left onto Moorland Road. We crossed over the roundabout onto Ford Green Road and we turned left onto Fell Street past the site of the new cafe. We turned right onto Coseley Street and we ran down the hill onto Duddell Road. We stopped briefly on a side street and then we ran down to Chell Heath Road. We turned right towards the traffic lights and then right again onto Ford Green Road. We ran up the hill and made a brief stop before continuing up the the roundabouts. We turned left onto the A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green into Birches Head. We ran into Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We ran past the bus station and we turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street. We turned right onto Cleveland Road and we ran forwards onto College Road where we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran past the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alkongside the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the the Queen Elizabeth II Court and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room. He had a can of Dr Pepper. 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 Bromsgrove / Droitwich Spa 01-04-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
33405	Bromsgrove BS	Droitwich Spa, Ombersley Street East (Stop 3)	144A	First Worcester
20717	Droitwich, Ombersley Street East (Stop 3)	Primsland, adj Tagwell Heights	19A	Rotala Diamond
20717	Primsland, adj Tagwell Heights	Droitwich, Ombersley Street East (Stop 3)	19A	Rotala Diamond
33404	Droitwich Spa, Adj Victoria Square	Bromsgrove BS	144A	First Worcester
32067	Bromsgrove BS	Rubery, Library Way(wocdwpgd)	144	First Worcester
67648	Rubery, St. Chads Church(wocgpgwt)	Charford, Adj Stoke Turn	144	First Worcester
66695	Charford, Opp Stoke Turn	Bromsgrove BS	144A	First Worcester

Today we decided to re-visit Bromsgrove. We had checked the weather for the weekend and it was for showery weather with some sunshine, with the better weather to the South of the Midlands. We gave Matthew a list of Destinations to visit that were mainly in the Midlands and from the list Matthew chose Bromsgrove. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. we set off around 11:45 and we ran down to the A5035. As we got close to Trentham we were delayed by temporary traffic lights around a very large crane at the side of the road. Once we got past that we turned right onto the Northbound A34 and at the next light we turned left onto Whitmore Road. At the end of Whitmore Road we were stuck in traffic again! There was a delay on the Northbound M6 which was backing traffic up onto the A519. When the light change we weren't able to move forwards onto the A519 because car were entering the yellow cross hatch box...Having been stuck for a while I made a split secon decision to go straight onto the A5182. Turning left would have been better but by then it was too late! We ran along the A5182 up to the A53 and we went South to Whitmore. I spotted a side road to Stableford which I knew was in the right direction so I turned left. After running down the road we joined the A51 at Stableford. We ran past the big mill and we crossed over the M6 at the roadwork which cause the M6 to be shut on for 13 hours on the 24th of March! We joined the A34 at Darlaston and we ran down near to Stone and down to junction 14 of the M6. When we got on the M6 we made good time apart from a stretch were traffic slowed to rubber neck a problem on the Northbound M6. As we travelled South down the M6 we saw Selwyn's (National Express) FN62 CCZ on a #325 service, Aston Manor Coaches VIL 1488, an unidentified Target Travel coach, Hadley Travel B19 AUB as well as a number of New Adventure Travel coaches. At junction 8 we left the M6 and continued along the M5. On the M5 we saw New Adventure Travel SF07 ANX. We came off the M5 at junction 4 and we ran Southwards down the A38 an we saw Playbus C260 UAJ. We ran crossed the M42 and we ran into Bromsgrove down Birmingham Road. We ran into town and we turned right into Recreation Road. We parked into the council car park by Asda and then we walked to the crossing where we saw Rotala Diamond 30946 on a #42 to Redditch.

Rotala Diamond 30946 in Bromsgrove bus station

As we were crossing the road we saw an Olympia liveried First Worcester double decker. As we got closer we saw that it was dud First Worcester 32066 on a #144 to Worcester. We also saw required Euro Liners minibus WR58 RUJ on the #97 Sidemoor circular service.

Euro Liners WR58 RUJ in Bromsgrove bus station

We also saw Clearway Mercedes minibus PEZ 3058 on the #93 Charford circular service.

Clearway PEZ 3058 in Bromsgrove bus station

Matthew went to the toilet and then we met up with mum at The Market Plaice who was ordering food for dinner. We eventually got a table inside and Matthew ate his sausage chips and gravy with a bap, washed down with a can of Coke. Whilst we ate we saw required First Worcester 33404 on a #144A to Worcester. This was followed a short time later by required First Worcester 32067 on a #144 to Worcester. Once we had finished eating we said goodbye to mum and we walked over to the bus station. The delay in get onto the M6 meant that we had missed the chance to ride on Euro Liners WR58 RUJ today, so we had to find something else that we could do. We knew that 2 required double decker had gone South so it seemed logical to go South after them towards Droitwich. It started to rain unexpectedly, and the bus shelter for the Worcester stop was full and had no glass in it anyway! We found it better to stand at the side of the toilet block as the rain was coming down at an angle. We saw the bus come onto stand and it was another double decker. As we got closer we saw that it was dud First Worcester 33405 on a #144A to Worcester.

First Worcester 33405 in Bromsgrove bus station

Whilst we were waiting for the bus to be readied for service we saw iGo 2001 on a #145 to Droitwich Spa.

iGo 2001 in Bromsgrove bus station

We got on the bus and we booked Worcestershire Connecta tickets at £7.50 each. We went upstairs and the rear of the top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Worcester 33405.

Inside First Worcester 33405

We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto the A448 and we passed First Worcester 67665 on a #144 to Birmingham followed closely by First Worcester 66695 on a #144A to Catshill. . We turned left onto Hanover Street and we continued onto Worcester Road. We passed the Bromsgrove schools where there were coaches parked up today. On Rock Hill we saw Aston Coaches RA66 WBV parked atthe side of the road. We continued South for a couple of miles and we joined the Southbound A38. Further South we went into Webbs of Wychbold. At the lake opposite there was an open top Olympian parked up as a cafe and ice cream parlour. I turned out to be former Regional Transport ope-top tour bus D251 FYM. We continued South and we passed through the village. Just South of Wychbold at the Holiday Inn Express we crossed under the M5 and we continued down the A38. We then passed First Worcester 66696 on a #144A to Catshill followed by First Worcester 67648 on a #144 to Birmingham. We continued as far as the B4065 where we turned left. We crossed under the railway and before we turned onto the Saltway we were passed by First Worcester Streetlite 63366 on a #144 to Birmingham. We turned left onto Saltway and we ran around the town centre before coming back in the other end along Ombersley Street East. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of First Worcester 33405 before it carried on towards Worcester.

First Worcester 33405 in Droitwich Spa

When we got off the bus after taking the picture we crossed the road and we went to the shop. Matthew had a can of Coke and a can of Fanta, as well as a couple of chocolate bars. We went to the bank to draw some money out and then we returned to the stop on Ombersley Road. We sat on the bench and Matthew had Galaxy Caramel. We saw Rotala Diamond 20574 on the #20 town circular service, but as this was dud we decided to turn it down. A few minutes later another Rotala Diamond Dart made an appearance... As it got closer we saw that it was required Rotala Diamond 20717 on a #19A town circular service.

Rotala Diamond 20717 in Droitwich Spa

We got on the bus and we flashed the Worcestershire Connecta tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We ran along Ombersley Street East an through Victoria Road and forwards onto St Andrews Road. We turned left onto Worcester Road and then forwards onto Queen Street. We turned left onto the Saltway and we ran around town before turning right onto Ombersley Way and we past the railway station. We followed the road to the left at the roundabout and we ran around town back over the A38 and to the east into Copcut. We ran South close to the M5 and the bus turned around on the roundabout by Falcon Close before going Northwards back towards town. As we got close to town we passed Rotala Diamond 20574 on a #19C circular service. We joined the Saltway at it's Southernmost end and we ran up to the town before we turned right into Ombersley Street East where we got up and got off the bus. The bus emptied out and Matthew took a picture inside Rotala Diamond 20717.

Inside Rotala Diamond 20717

We got off the bus and we walked down to Victoria Square where we saw iGo 2001 on a #145 to Longbridge. We knew thee 2 required double decker had gone to Worcester but we didn't know when they were coming back. The #144A was due and a couple of minutes later it came around the corner out of Heritage Way we we saw immediately that it was required First Worcester 33404 in is heritage Midland Red livery!

First Worcester 33404 in Droitwich Spa

We got on the bus and we flashed the Worcestershire Connecta day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. As the rear of the top deck was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Worcester 33404 before we sat down.

Inside First Worcester 33404

We ran along Ombersley Street East an through Victoria Road and forwards onto St Andrews Road. We turned left onto Worcester Road and then forwards onto Queen Street. We checked our notes and we worked out that the bus that we wanted to ride on the most today which was 32067 was would be on the following #144 to Birmingham, so plan was to get off at Bromsgrove and then do 32067 up to Rubery. We continued up the B4065 and around a mile North of town we joined the Northbound A38. After crossing under the M5 and passing through Wychbold, we called into Webbs of Wychbold again. Further North we joined the Northbound B4091 and then onto the A448 for the last few hundred yards to the bus station. When we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we worked out that the #144 would be approximately 10 minutes behind us with the #144A calling additionally in the garden centre. We used this time for Matthew to go to the toilet and then we saw on the low wall behind the Birmingham bus stop. A few minutes later as predicted the bus appeared and it was indeed First Worcester 32067 on the #144 to Birmingham.

First Worcester 32067 in Bromsgrove bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Worcestershire Connecta day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. As the rear of the top deck was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Worcester 33067 before we sat down.

Inside First Worcester 32067

The bus set off out of the bus station and up the B4091 Stourbridge Road. We passed the hospital and we went under the M42 before we entered Catshill. As we turned into Meadow Road we passed Playbus C260 UAJ for the second time today. We travelled through the village along the B4185 and we saw the minibuses parked outside Chadsmoor School, including VU59 MLJ. We passed the Clearway bus depot and the Harris Coaches yard and we continued along the B4185. Further North we joined the the Northbound A38. We went past Junction 4 on the M5 and we ran along a stretch of dual carriageway up to the Southern edge of Rubery. After a couple of visits here we now know the bus doubles back on itself to cross over the A38 which is to the East of the A38. We crossed over the A38 and we entered the town of Rubery from the South. We passed First Worcester 67665 on the #144 to Worcester so we knew that the next Worcester bound bus would be required First Worcester 67648. We were hoping to get off opposite to st Chads Church but we got off 1 stop too soon! Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 32067 as it carried on towards Birmingham.

First Worcester 32067 in Rubery

As we approached town we had passed Southbound bus, so we knew we might have up to half an hour to wait. We crossed the road walked down the road towards the church bus stop. On the way we saw Rotala Diamond 20840 pull up opposite to us on a #202 service to Bromsgrove.

Rotala Diamond 20840 in Rubery

Matthew went to the toilet which was behind the St Chads Church bus stop, and then we went to the stop to look at the timetable. We saw that was about 20 minutes to wait for the next bus. In the distance we could see National Express West Midlands bus going around the corner into Callowbridge Road. We decided to walk down to the corner and wait there for a few minutes so we could get some more bus pictures. We crossed the road and we walked a few hundred yard to the corner of the road to see what appeared in the few minutes we had spare. A few minutes later we saw required National Express West Midlands 4132 on a #63 service to Frankley.

NX West Midlands 4132 in Rubery

we then saw National Express West Midlands 4872 on a #63 to Birmingham. Another few minutes later we saw National Express West Midlands 4173 on another #63 to Frankly.

NX West Midlands 4173 in Rubery

It had now gone 16:20 and bus was due in around 7 minutes, so we crossed over the road and walked up to the bus stop outside of st Chad's church. A few minutes later we saw a First Worcester Enviro300 approaching in the distance. as it got closer we saw that it was as expected required First Worcester 67648 on a #144 to Worcester.

First Worcester 67648 in Rubery

We got on the bus and we flashed the Worcestershire Connecta day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus was quite full but we did manage to get a seat. The bus set off Southwards down New Road and we joined Whetty Lane and then onto the A38. We ran South for around a mile and We passed the M5 junction 4 and we carried on down the A38. We turned right onto the B4185 and we travelled through Catshill and onto the B4091 we we saw Hanson Bus 1520 on the #318 to Halesowen. We crossed under the M42 and passed the hospital and came into the North End of Bromsgrove. It was only around 16:45 so we asked Matthew if he wanted to stay on the bus and continue South for a short while so that we could get another bus in and he agreed. We ran South past the bus station before entering from the Southern end. The empty out almost completely and a few more people got on. After a short top to wait time, we set off out of the bus station and onto the A448. We ran back South and we turned left onto the B4091. We decided to run past Rock Hill and down the other side and get off the bus at the stoke turn as we had done before on at least one other occasion. When we started to go downhill and we turned the corner we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Worcester 67648 as it carried on South to Worcester.

First Worcester 67648 in Charford

We crossed the road and we walked up to the bus stop opposite. We checked the timetable and the return bus wa due in a matter of minutes. We weren't sure which bus was due to return North but we knew most of the #144A's were being worked by First Worcester Plaxton Centros, most of which were required buses. A few minutes later we saw the bus round the corner and it was a Centro... As I got closer we saw that it was required First Worcester 66695 on a #144A to Catshill.

First Worcester 66695 in Charford

We got on the bus and we flashed the Worcestershire Conncta day ticket to the driver for the final time today. The rea of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Worcester 66695 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Worcester 66695

The bus set off along the B4091 and we ran down rock Hill to the edge of town. We followed the road around to the left and then we turned right onto the A448. We entered the bus station form the South end and then we got up and got off the bus. Matthew then took another picture of First Worcester 66695 before it carried on Northwards towards Catshill.

First Worcester 66695 in Bromsgrove bus station

We saw Rotala Diamond Solo 20734 on the #202 service to Halesowen.

Rotala Diamond 20734 in Bromsgrove bus station

We went to cross the road and we also saw iGo Solo 2003 which was on the #145 to Droitwich Spa.

Igo 2003 in Bromsgrove

We walked across to the car park near to Asda and mum was waiting for us with Greggs sausage rolls and a a small bottle of Irn Bru for Matthew. We got in the car and we set off out of the car park. There were roadworks on Recreation Road so we had to turn left and left again onto Churchfields. We turned left onto Crabtree Lane and we joined the Northbound A448. We continued North onto Birmingham Road and we stopped at the BP petrol station to put a splash of diesel in to make sure we got home. We continued North up Birmingham Road and we joined the Northbound A38. We ran up to Junction 4 of the M5 and we got onto the Northbound carriageway. As we travelled North up the M5 we saw Watt's Coaches WJ16 KAE, Gwyn Jones BU06 HUH, Finese Travel VIL 1485, Eastville Coaches FJ08 FZB. At the end of the motorway we joined the Northbound M6 at junction 8. Travelling North we saw numerous New Adventure Travel and Castell's coaches, Selwyn's SEL 702, white minibus AJ61 EWZ, Heron Travel LN15 RYX, silver minibus L2 VTO and Catteralls BT66 TZD. The motorway was fairly clear and we made good time up to junction 15. As we came off the M6 and we passed BSS Coaches C20 BSS. We then ran Northwards up to Sideway where we joined the Eastbound A50. We did the A50 as far as Longton where we came off at Baths Road. We went into Tesco petrol station to fill up with cheaper diesel. Once we had filled up with diesel we headed across the A50 to Z Carz to see what was parked up at the spare ground today. In the front row was Z Carz Ford minibus YS09 LWV.

Z Carz YS09 LWV in Longton

We also saw Z Carz Volkswagen minibus OV05 WSW.

Z Carz OV05 WSW in Longton

Next to the Volkswagen was Z Carz Mercedes minibus LV52 TZY.

Z Carz LV52 TZY in Longton

Also in the first row was another Z Carz Mercedes minibus CE02 LYX.

Z Carz CE02 LYX in Longton

Final bus on the first row was Z Carz Ford minibus LG09 JVX.

Z Carz LG09 JVX in Longton

At the front of the second row was Z Carz LDV minibus CN57 HWA.

Z Carz CN57 HWA in Longton

We turned left onto Willow Row to see what was parked up in the compound this evening. The first minibus we saw was Z Carz Vauxhall minibus X599 WDY.

Z Carz X599 WDY in Longton

Next to that was Z Carz Citroen minibus LV59 DZC.

Z Carz LV59 DZC in Longton

The final bus that we saw in the compound was Z Carz Renault minibus BU04 GYW.

Z Carz BU04 GYW in Longton

We set off onto the A50 and we saw an unidentified Hills Coaches coach, Paul's of Stoke Y15 POS and National Holidays BX64 JZV. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we joined Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and we went forwards onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got home around 18:50. For a late tea Matthew had bangers and mash with carrots followed by jam filled shortbread biscuit. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until 00:00... Mark