Trip to Stafford / Wolverhampton 19-09-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
37	Stafford BS	Wolverhampton, University	876	Select Bus
5416	Wolverhampton BS	Low Hill, Thorne Avenue	2	NX West Midlands
4894	Low Hill, Third Avenue	Park Village, Railway Bridge	2	NX West Midlands
23	Park Village, Railway Bridge	Wolverhampton BS	11	Lets Go!
639	Wolverhampton BS	Goldthorn Hill, Goldthorn Hill	25	Chaserider
5214	Goldthorn Hill, Goldthorn Hill	Wolverhampton BS	25	Chaserider
15021	Wolverhampton BS	Fordhouses, Stafford Road	65	Rotala Diamond

Today Matthew wanted to return to Wolverhampton. He had messaged in the week and mentioned Wolverhampton and when asked on Friday night he mentioned Wolverhampton again. No research for the trip was done other than to check the weather. The weather was forecast to be warm for the time of year with some sunshine. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready to go out and we got in the car just before 12:00. We set off through Blurton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Street and as we reached the mini roundabout we saw Paul's of Stoke double decker BU26 WTN heading towards the BET365 stadium for the early kick-off game against Sheffield United. We ran down wheidon and we hit some traffic due to the football. We crossed the A50 and we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we stopped to pick up uncle Dave. We continued down Wheildon Road and we turned right. We joined the Southbound A500 and we head through Hanford to Hanchurch and we joined the Southbound M6. As we travelled down the M6 we saw an unidentified FlixBus coach. Mum wasn't feeling very well so we stopped at Stafford Services so she could get out of the car and stretch her leg. Me and Matthew walked past the building as we saw a couple of coaches parked up. We saw Alfa A143 at the services.

Alfa A143 in Stafford Services

Also parked up in Stafford Services was AVA Coach PT68 AVA.

AVA Coach PT68 AVA in Stafford Services

We walked back to the car and we decided to go to Stafford so we were closer to home. We continued down the M6 and we saw an unidentified Tamer Coaches coach. We came off the M6 at junction 14, and we headed up the A34 link Road near to the new petrol station on the Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto the A34 and we ran the last couple of miles into Stafford. We turned right onto Chell Road and left onto Broad Street. We parked in the car park by the old Wilko which is currently being demolished! We said goodbye to mum and we walked along Broad Street to the cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and I ordered the food. Matthew had a small breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we turned right onto Stafford Street and we turned left onto Gaolgate Street. We walked around the coner and went to the Gaol Square bus station. Matthew indicated that he wanted to get a bus towards Wolverhampton, which was due in a few minutes. Whilst we waited we saw Chaserider 163 on a #827 to Wildwood.

Chaserider 163 in Stafford bus station

Also seen was Select Bus 35 on a #9 to Highfields. A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Select Bus 37 on a #876 to Wolverhampton.

Select Bus 37 in Stafford bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Wolverhampton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Chell Road. We turned left onto Broad Street and right onto Earl Street past the site of the former market. We contin ued onto Watter Street and we turned left onto Mill Bank. We turned right onto Bridge Street and we crossed over the roundabout onto the A449. We crossed over the railway line and we turned right onto John Amery Drive. We continued onto Burton Bank Lane and we turned left onto the Northbound A449. We turned left onto Churchill Way and we turned right onto Burton Bank Lane. We turned rightonto the A449 and we headed Southwards. We crossed over the railway line and we headed under the M6 at the junction 13 roundabout. We continued Southwards for a few miles and we ran into Penkridge past a new development. We crossed over the river Penk and into the town centre. After a brief stop we continued down the A449 for a few more miles before we took a diversion. We turned right onto the A5 and we turned left onto Ivy House Lane. We turned left onto Engleton Lane and we ran into Brewood. We turned left onto Crestwood Park and we turned right onto Deansfield Road. We ran into the cente of Brewood and we turned left onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto Sandy Lane and we continued onto The Pavement. We turned left onto Coven Road and we ran forwards onto Brewood Road. We ran through the village and we turned right onto the Southbound A449. We ran under the M54 and we ran through Coven Heath past a former pub and chinese restaurant. We ran tbhrough Oxley and into the centre of Wolverhampton. We stopped outside the university were we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Select Bus 37 before it returned North with a #876 to the Rockhouse estate.

Select Bus 37 in Wolverhampton

Once of the bus had departed we set off along Stafford Street and we veered left onto Lichfield Street. We saw National Express West Midlands 4882 on a #1 to Tettenhall.

NX West Midlands 4882 in Wolverhampton

When we got near to the bus station Matthew turned right onto Queen Street and he took me to the dessert shop. Matthew had a slice of red velvet cheesecake washed down with a cherry cola lemonade. when we had finished Matthew went to the toilet. We went outside and met up with uncle Dave. We walked along Queen Street to the bus station and we headed straight up the middle island. As we got there we saw a bus we fancied catching. We saw it was National Express West Midlands 5416 on a #2 to Bushbury Hill.

NX West Midlands 5416 in Wolverhampton bus station

We got on the bus and we bought nBus Day tickets at £5.50 each before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto the A4150. We turned left onto Broad Street and we turned right onto Stafford Street. We ran under the A449 and we turned right onto the A460 crossed over the railway line and we turned left onto Park Lane. We turned right onto First Avenue and we turned left onto Showell Circus. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 5416 before it carried on towards Bushbury Hill.

NX West Midlands 5416 in Low Hill

Once off the bus we crossed over the large roundabout to the shops on the opposite side. We went in a bought drinks for us all as well as a couple of chocolate bars and a flapjack. We came outside and we sat at the bus stop to wait for the bus back towards Wolverhampton. Whilst we waited Matthew ate a Freddo. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 4894 on a #2 to Warstones.

NX West Midlands 4894 in Low Hill

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Showell Circus and we ran forwards onto First Avenue. We turned left onto Park Lane and we ran past the bus garage. We turned right onto the A460 and when we reached the railway bridge we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 4894 as oit continued to Warstones.

NX West Midlands 4894 in Park Village

I had planned on crossing the road and catching the bus North to Cannock. Before we could crossed the road saw saw another bus heading into Wolverhampton. As it got closer we saw it was Lets Go! 23 on a #11 to Wolverhampton.

Lets Go! 23 in Park Village

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the A460 and we ran under the main line and joined the Southbound A449. We crossed over the ring road and we ran forwards onto Stafford Street and we saw Chaserider 65 on a #70 to Cannock. We turned left onto Broad Street and we turned right knto the dedicated lane on the rind road that took us into the bus station. We arrived in the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We left the bus station and we headed into the nearby pub. Matthew went to the toilet and I ordered the drinks. We sat down and we had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we headed back to the bus station and we looked for something to catch. We saw National Express West Midlands E1139 which was on layover in between runs on the #59 service.

NX West Midlands E1139 in Wolverhampton bus station

Matthew was looking to go in a different direction. We saw a bus come on stand and it was Chaserider 639 on a #25 to Pendeford. We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Pipers Row. We turned left onto Bilston Street and we ran around the Bilston Island roundabout and back into town. We turned left onto St George's Parade and left into Snow Hill. We turned right onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Worcester Street. We crossed the roundabout and we headed Southwards on the A449. We turned left onto the B4161 and we joined the eastbound A4039. We turned rihght onto Ednam Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Chaserider 639 as it continued towards Pendeford.

Chaserider 639 in Goldthorn Hill

As we got off the bus we missed Rotala Diamond 32323 on a #27A to Wolverhampton. We decided to get back to Wolverhampton and catch something North so that mum would not have as far to drive to come and pick us up. We waited for the next bus into town. As= short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Chaserider 5214 on a #25 to Wolverhampton.

Chaserider 5214 in Goldthorn Hill

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Ednam Road and we turned left onto the A4039. We turned right onto the Northbound A449 and we headed into town. We ran forwards onto School Street and we turned right onto Pitt Street. We turned left onto Worcetser Street and we turned right onto Cleveland Street. We turned left onto Garrick Street and we turned right onto Bilston Street. We turned left onto the A4150 and we entered the bus station from the South Eastern corner. Once off the bus we headed to the middle island. We saw Arriva Midlands 3798 parked up on layover.

Arriva Midlands 3798 in Wolverhampton bus station

We saw that there was a bus to Fordhouses due, wich terminated just off the A449 and would be easy for mum to come and meet us. We let her know the plan and we waited for the bus. Whilst we waited Matthew had the flapjack that we had bought earlier. A short time later the bus appeared in the bus station. As it got closer we saw it was Rotala Diamond 15021 on a #65 to Fordhouses.

Rotala Diamond 15021 in Wolverhampton bus station

We waited for the bus to be readied for service. A few minutes later we got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Day ticket to the driver for the final time today, The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside Rotala Diamond 15021 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside Rotala Diamond 15021

We set off out of the bus station and we joined the Northbound A4150. We turned right onto the A4124 and we headed Eastwards out of Wolverhampton. We veered left onto Wolverhampton Road and we turned left into New Cross hospital. We turned right onto Wolverhampton Road and we turned left onto the A4124. We turned left onto Bentley Bridge Way past the retail park along Kenmare Way. We continued onto Wells Lane and we turned right onto High Street. We continued onto Lichfield Road and we ran forwards onto the B4484. We turned left to follow the B4484 and we turned right onto Bellamy Lane. We turned left onto Wood End Road and we headed Northwards. We turned left onto Lower Prestwood Road and we turned right onto Blackwood Avenue. We crossed the B4156 and we ran forwards onto Belton Avenue. We crossed the A460 near to the former Berry Brook Farm pub which may re-open along side a new convenience store, and we ran forwards onto Underhill Lane. We turned left onto Bushbury Lane and we turned right onto Hellier Road. We turned right onto Broadway and we turned left onto Northwood Park Road. We ran forwards onto Cromwell Road and we turned left onto Legs Lane. We headed Northwards up Northycote Lane and we turned left onto Greenfield Lane. We crossed over the railway line and at the roundabout we turned left onto Broadlands where we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus Matthew took another picture of Rotala Diamond 15021 before it returned to the depot.

Rotala Diamond 15021 in Fordhouses

We walked around the corner onro Greenfield Lane and we met up with mum. We got in the car and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. As mum was still not feeling great, we decided to go straight home. Matthew and uncle Dave shared a Bounty and we set off along Greenfields lane and left onto Broadlands. We turned right onto the A449 and we headed Northwards. We ran under the M54 and we ran Northwards for a few miles. We turned right onto the A5 and we ran tbhrough the roadworks. We joined the Northbound M6 at junction 12 and as we traveeled we saw Prospect Coaches (Flixbus) YS75 AYC, 2 unidentified Barnes coaches, an unidentified Marchant's coach and an unidentified Mott's coach. We came off the M6 at junction 15 and we turned right onto the A519. We turned left onto Whitmore Road and we ran towards Trentham. We turned right onto thge A34 and by Trentham Gardens we turned left onto the A5035. We got back to Blurton just after 18:30. I went to the chip shop and brought back food. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Dandelion & Burdock. We did the Blog, uploaded pictures and wrote the e-mail. After Matthew had his medication I took uncle Dave home. On my return we carried on writing the blog and e-mail. We chilled out on the computer until bedtime around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Dudley / Stourbridge 06-07-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
4836	Dudley, Evolve Campus (Stop DY3)	Stourbridge Interchange	6	NX West Midlands
2103	Stourbridge Interchange	Wollaston Junction	7	NX West Midlands
6794	Wollaston Junction	Stourbridge Interchange	8	NX West Midlands
37	Stourbridge Interchange	Wollaston Junction	242	Select Bus
2091	Wollaston Junction	Stourbridge Interchange	7	NX West Midlands
4831	Stourbridge Interchange	Dudley, Evolve Campus (Stop DY3)	6	NX West Midlands

Today we decided to re-visit Dudley. Research for the trip consisted of looking at weather which was for grey weather with some rain getting sunnier later on. We also looked at where we could park and where we could eat. Matthew woke up at 08:00 to have his medication. Matthew got up around 10:20 and had toast for breakfast. After getting dressed we set off around 11:50 to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and right onto Emsworth Road. We returned to the house to check the door was locked and afterwards we ran through Blurton and onto Finstock Avenue. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road past the former Coral shop which is new going to be flats. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued down Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto the A500. We needed some petrol so we headed to Stoke. We turned left onto Church Street and we joined the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we turned into Sainsbury's to fill up with petrol. After we had filled up we re-joined London Road and we headed through the West End and Oakhill into Trent Vale. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran down to Hanford interchange. We turned right onto the A500 and we ran down to Hnchurch where we got on the Southbound M6. As we got on the M6 we were passed by Atlantic Travel SK22. It was going at alomost the road speed and due to the other vehicles on the road and not want to speed it took us about 10 miles to catch it up! We got past the bus and we slowed down a little so that Matthew could take a picture of Atlantic Travel SK22 BWC as it headed Southwards.

Atlantic Travel SK22 BWC on the M6

As we continued down the M6 we saw 3 x unidentified Daish coaches and Selwyns (NX) BV23 ZXE(#550) / BX16 CKA(#121). We came off the M6 at junction 11 and we headed Southwards down the A462. We ran through New Invention and Shortheath and we turned right onto Charles Street. We ran forwards onto Stringes Lane and we passed the placed where we were meant to eat but it was closed. We spotted somewhere else so we turned around and we parked in a car park on the corner of Stringes Lane and Albion Road. Matthew went into the cafe and had sausages and egg on a brioche bun, washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had eaten we said goodbye and we headed back to the car. We set off along Stringes Lane and we turned left onto Middle Piece Way. We turned right onto the B4464 and we headed through the cebtre of Willenhall. We turned left onto the B4484 and we headed Southwards. We ran along Gough Road and past Coseley railway station. We past the town centre and we joined the Southbound A4123. We turned right onto the A4168 and we headed into Dudley town centre. We crossed the A459 and we ran forwards onto New Street. We turned left onto Tower Street and we parked up in the car park at the end of the road. We said goodby to mum and we had a walk around to see where we could go. We walked along Tower Street and we saw a few buses on stand. We saw National Express West Midlands 4837 on a #6 to Stourbridge.

NX West Midlands 4837 in Dudley

Further along Tower Street we saw National Express West Midlands 828 on a #19 to the Q E hospital.

NX West Midlands 828 in Dudley

We continued along Tower Street and at the end we saw Rotala Diamond 32326 on a #226 to Merry Hill.

Rotala Diamond 32326 in Dudley

We walked around the corner onto New Street and we saw Rotala Diamond Solo 40741 on a #74A to West Bromwich. We turned left onto Castle Street. We went past the entrance to the bus station which is currently closed for re-development. We visited the toilet and afterwards we carried on along Castle Street. We turned left onto the A459 and left onto Tower Street. We crossed over the road and we waited for the next a #6 to Stourbridge. Matthew decided that he wanted to do this service so we waited at the appropriate stop. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 4836 on a #6 to Stourbridge.

NX West Midlands 4836 in Dudley

We got on the bus and we booked nBus day tickets at £4.80 each before we went upstairs and sat down. We ran to the end of Tower Street and we turned left onto the A459. We turned left onto the B4177 and we turned left onto Priory Road. We tyrned right onto Priory Street and we turned right onto Wolverhampton Street. We turned left onto The Inhedge and right onto Stafford Street. We turned right onto Hogh Street and we ran forwards onto the A4101. We ran down to the Russell Hall Hospital nd we ran into the grounds. After a loop in front of the hospital we headed out across the roundabout onto Pensnett Road. We turned right onto the A461 and we headed through Brierley Hill. We veered right onto High Street and at the other end of town we re-joined the A461. We turned onto the A491 and we ranm towards Stourbridge. We joined the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Foster Street SE. We entered the bus station at the bottom and we climbed the ramp up to the main area where the bus stopped and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went down the stops and onto Foster Street East. Outside the bus station on layover was former First Street 63022, now Rotala Diamond 32290.

Rotala Diamond 32290 in Stourbridge Interchange

We walked up the stairs to the outside edge of the Interchange and we saw National Express West Midlands 2101 on a #7 to Dudley

NX West Midlands 2101 in Stourbridge Interchange

We continued around to the other side of the Interchange and we saw National Express West Midlands 6941 on a #9 to Birmingham.

NX West Midlands 6941 in Stourbridge Interchange

Matthew went to the toilet and washed his hands. Afterwards he went to the shop in the Interchange and bought a bottle of Coke and a bar of Galaxy Caramel. We sat down and Matthew drank his Coke and te the Galaxy Caramel. When he had finished we had a look around to see what we might catch. We considered doing a double decker on either the #8 or #9, but we saw a single decker approaching and Matthew decided to this. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 2103 on a #7 to Wollaston.

NX West Midlands 2103 in Stourbridge Interchange

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the Interchange and onto the clockwise ring road. We turned left onto the A451 and we headed Southwards. We turned right onto Whittington Road and we turned left onto The Broadway. We turned right onto Shenstone Avenue and we turned left to re-join The Broadway. We turned left onto South Road and right onto Highpark Avenue. We turned right onto Bridgnorth Road and as we got to the roundabout we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 2103 as it prepared to return on a #7 to Dudley.

NX West Midlands 2103 in Wollaston

On the way into town we passed a coach that was parked up about 200yds back. We had a around 10 minutes for the next bus, so we decided to go back and take a picture. As we got closer we saw it was Royal Motorways K444 RMW.

Royal Motorways K444 RMW in Wollaston

Matthew decided that he needed the toilet, and there just happen to be a pub opposite. We crossed over the road and we went into the pub and found the toilets. When he had finished we made our way to the bar and ordered a small glass of Coke. We walked to the back of the pub and we found a table. After drinking the drinks we made our way back out front and we met up with uncle Dave. We walked along the road back towards the stop and we crossed over by the crossing. We had about 10 minutes before the next bus was due. a #8 tol Wolverhampton. We saw the bus approaching the roundabout and it turned onto Wood Street. It would be back in a few minutes after it had served the Wollaston Farm estate. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 6794 on a #8 to Wolverhamton as expected.

NX West Midlands 6794 in Wollaston

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver. The lower saloon was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside of National Express West Midlands 6794.

Inside NX West Midlands 6794

The rear of the top deck was also empty, so Matthew took another picture inside of National Express West Midlands 6794 before we sat down.

Inside NX West Midlands 6794

The bus set off across the roundabout and we continued along the A458. We ran Eastwards for about 1/2 mile and we reached the edge of Stourbridge. We turned left and we headed clockwise around the ring road. We turned left onto Foster Street East. We entered the bus station at the bottom and we climbed the ramp up to the main area where the bus stopped and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a look around to see what we could catch. We saw another former First bus 63038 now Rotala Diamond 32276 departing on a #25 to Dudley.

Rotala Diamond 32276 in Stourbridge Interchange

We saw a Select Bus come on stand and Matthew decided he wanted to catch this. As we got closer we saw it was Select Bus Servies 37 on a #242 to Kinver.

Select Bus 37 in Stourbridge Interchange

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the Interchange onto Foster Street East and we joined the A458. We turned left onto the clockwise ring road and we ran around the South and West side of town. We turned left onto the A458 and we headed West along the A458. We ran out of town for about a mile and at the roundabout veered slight left to continued along the A458. We got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus we walked back along the road and we crossed over the road. We waited for a bus back towards Stourbridge. There were 2 buses both due at 17:00. The first bus came around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 2091 on a #7 to Dudley.

NX West Midlands 2091 in Wollaston

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside of National Express West Midlands 2091.

Inside NX West Midlands 2091

After a short wait. We set off towards the roundabout and we did a u-turn and back Westwards along the A458. We turned left onto Highpark Avenue and left onto South Road. We turned right onto The Broadway and right onto Shenstone Avenue. We ran around the estste and we turned left to re-join The Broadway. We turned right onto Whittington Road and left onto the Northbound A451. We ran to the edge of town and we joined the clockwise ring road. We did almost a full circle of town and we turned left into Foster Street East. We entered the bus station at the bottom and we climbed the ramp up to the main area where the bus stopped and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew decided that he needed the toilet again. The bus station toilet was closed so we had to go across the road to a micro pub. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards had a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we headed back across the road to the Interchange. We saw National Express West Midlands 6929 on a #9 to Birmingham.

NX West Midlands 6929 in Stourbridge Interchange

We headed into the main part of the interchange and we spotted a bus on stand. As we got closer we saw it was Nationasl Express West Midlands 4831 on a #6 to Dudley.

NX West Midlands 4831 in Stourbridge Interchange

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the Interchange and we ran down onto Foster Street East. We joined the A458 and we turned left onto the clockwise ring road. We ran about 3/4 of the way around the town and we headed North up the A491. We turned right onto the A461 and we headed towards Brierly hill. We veered left onto High Street and we ran through the town centre. We rejoined the A461 and continued Northwards. We turned left onto Pensnett Road and we headed into Russells Hall Hospital. After looping around in front of the hospital we turned left onto the A4101. At the edge of town we ran forwards onto the B4587 and we turned left onto Stafford Street. We turned right onto The Inhedge and we ran fowards onto the B4177. We turned right onto Priory Road and left onto Tower Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of National Express West Midlands 2015 on a #82 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands 2015 in Dudley

Matthew decided he needed the toilet again so we headed to the pub on the corner of Tower Street and New Street. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. England were on the television and at this point the score was still 0-0. After we had w had finished our drinks we walked back along Tower Street and we spotted National Express West Midlands 6795 on a #8 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands 6795 in Dudley

We continued along Tower Street and we got in the car. Matthew had a can of. We set off out of the car park and we turned right onto Tower Street. We turned right onto the A459 and we headed Eastwards. We turned right onto the A461 and we turned right onto the A4123. We veered left onto the A4033 and after a while we stopped at a chip shop. Matthew had sausage and chips. When I had finished eating we continued on our journey. We continued towards Olbury and we joined the A457. We turned right onto the A4034 and we headed towards the motorway. We got on the M5 at junction 5 and headed Northwards. We ran forwards onto the Northbound M6 and just after junction 10A we stopped at Hilton Park Services. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we went to look at a 1950's Scammel tractor unit. We got back in the car and we continued driving Morthwards up the M6. We came off the M6 at junction 15 and we joined the Northbound A500. We came off at Stoke and we turned right onto Wheildon Road. We stopped at uncle Dave's house and Matthew used the toilet. WE uodated the calendar and Matthew took a can of Irn Bru into the house to drink in front of uncle Rob. We got back in the car and we set off for Blurton. We set off onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 20:10. Matthew chilled out on his computer. Matthew had his medication and we did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. He had a slice of red velvet cake and Matthew got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Glossop / Bradwell 10-10-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YS70 KWG	Fenton	Glossop	Charter	Shelton Care Group
YS70 KWG	Glossop	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going 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 First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and out of the residential unit. When it was time to go out we went outside and we saw it was Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. We got on the bus and we set off into Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left into Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we saw First Potteries 67178 on a #6 to Coalville. We down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we continued onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton and Milton to Stockon Brook. We joined the Northbound A53 and we ran through Endon and and Longsdon. We continued through Ladderedge and 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. and we joined the Northbound A6. We turned left onto the B5470 and we ran into Chapel-en-le-Frith. We turned right onto the A624 and we climbed up the hill towards Chinley Head and we ran down the other side into Glossop. We turned left onto the A57 and we turned right and we went to the retail park and we walked over to the site of the new McDonald's. We continued to Tesco. We went in and Matthew went to the cafe we Fish and Triple-Cooked Chips followed by a Caramel Shortbread and a cup of Coke and Matthew went to the toilet. The bus came to pick us up and it was Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. we set off onto 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 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. 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 to his room to use his computer and watch buses. We saw blue minibus DG52 CXP going towards Stoke.

DG52 CXP in Fenton

Also seen was Stanton's of Stoke EXZ 535 heading towards Stoke.

Stanton's of Stoke EXZ 535 in Fenton

After a few minutes we saw Ash to Adderley SF60 CNC going towards Heron Cross.

Ash to Adderley SF60 CNC in Fenton

We came to pick Matthew up to take him out for tea. After get ready we went downstairs to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we headed down the road into Stoke. We ran under the railway line and we crossed the A500. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we ran around Stoke town centre on the one-way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and we turned right onto Flemming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We ran forwards onto Hartshill Road and we went up the hill through Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill onto the one-way system. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through May Bank. We continued into Wolstanton and at the top of Porthill Bank. We ran forwards into Bradwell and we stopped at the pub. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. For tea Matthew had hunters chicken and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When it was time to go we returned to the car for the trip back to Fenton. We set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran along the A527 through May Bank. We continued along the A527 and into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road. We ran past the bus station and we saw D&G Bus 37 on a #85 to Kidsgrove. We continued down to the A34. We turned left at the Avenue and we ran up to Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a can of Irn Bru. Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Burton-on-Trent / Ashby 20-08-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
20	Burton upon Trent, (stand 9)	Swadlincote bus park	8	Midland Classic
26	Swadlincote bus park	Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Market Street	19	Midland Classic
4501	Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Market Street	Swadlincote bus park	29	Arriva Midlands
7	Swadlincote bus park	Burton upon Trent, New Street (stand 4)	9	Midland Classic

Today we decided to revisit Burton-on-Trent. I heard that the Midland Classic was in the process of being sold to Rotala, and as we hadn't been to Burton for a long time, I thought it would be a good idea to visit. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice. Mum returned from work and we got ready to go out. We got in the car and we set off around 11:45 and we ran through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the mini roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran down into the valley and up the other side and we saw FJ22 FZA. We continued into Heron Cross and we crossed the A50 and we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Whieldon Road and past the former Regent pub which is back up for sale. We stopped to pick up uncle Dave. We turned around and we headed back up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. At the lights we turned right onto Blurton Road before joining the Eastbound A50. We ran through Longton and Meir and we saw white minibus NA06 BVM, Coopers R888 JCS, Warrington'd of Ilam DX54 WBT, Rayners YJ58 FDM, GH Watts WW22 GHW, JH Coaches JH19 COM and an unidentified Robinson coach. We came off the A50 onto the A511 and we headed into Hatton where we saw Eazy Travel GN04 NWY parked on the corner. We parked up at The Slt Box cafe and Matthew went to the toilet whilst mum ordered the food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a bottle of Cherry Coke. Whilst we ate we saw Trent Barton 502(V1) & 503(V1), Midlands Classic 16(401) & 75. Once we had finished we got back into the car and we rejoined the A511. We ran through Hatton and along the Tutbury bypass and we ran through Horningglow and into the town. We crossed over the railway line and the North edge of the town. We turned right onto Guid Street. We ran forwards onto Union Street and we turned left into the car park. Once we had parked up we said goodbye to mum and we cut through between the shops and we walked along side Coopers Square shopping centre and came out on New Street by the bus stops. We immediately turned right and we saw Midland Classic 37 on layover.

Midland Classic 37 in Burton upon Trent

We crossed over the road and and we saw Midland Classic 14 on a #9 to the Hospital.

Midland Classic 14 in Burton upon Trent

We turned the corner and we headed along Lichfield Street to see where we saw Midland Classic 82 on layover. We crossed back over New Street and we waited for a while for a bus towards Swadlincote. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva Midlands 3768 on a X38 to Derby.

Arriva Midlands 3768 in Burton upon Trent

We decided to move to the other stops in the attempt to get a bus to Swadlincaote a little quicker. There was one due from that stop in 10 minutes we waited there. A few minutes later we saw Midland Classic 20 on a #8 to Swadlincote.

Midland Classic 20 in Burton upon Trent

We got on the bus and we booked a Network Duo Day ticket at £7 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along New Street and we turned left onto High Street and we joined the Eastbound A511. We crossed over the River Trent and we turned left onto Newton Road. We turned right onto Bearwood Hill Road and we headed into Winshill. We turned right onto Hawfield Lane and we turned right onto Empire Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Bretby Lane. We turned left onto the A511 and we headed Eastwards past the Stanhope Arms. We turned right onto Wood Lane and we continued onto Bretby Road. We ran past the Freehold Tavern with it's glazed bricks and we turned right onto Main Street. We turned left onto Oversetts Road and left onto Meadow View Road. We continued onto Meadow Lane and we turned left onto South Drive. We turned rihght onto Parliament Street and we headed Eastwards. We continued onto Robinson Road and we crossed the High Street and went forwards onto Wellwood Road. We ran forwards onto Chestnut Avenue. We turned onto Springfield Road and we headed Southwards. We turned right onto Newhall Road and left onto Darklands Road. We turned right onto the A514 and we entered Swadlincote bus park where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Midland Classic 20 before it returned the the hospital.

Midland Classic 20 in Swadlincote

We spotted Arriva Midlands 3567, which was on layover in between runs on the #2 to Derby.

Arriva Midlands 3567 in Swadlincote

There wasn't much else about, so we headed towards the town centre. On the way we stopped at the bus park toiet block and Matthew used the toilet before we cut through the alleyway adjacent to the Sir Nigel Gresley pub. We stopped at the Nisa shop, and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru, a Flake and a Freddo. We returned back down the alleyway into the bus park and we saw Midland Classic 35 on a #24 town circular service. Matthew indicated that he wanted to go on towards Ashby. The next bus was due in around 10 minutes. Matthew drank his can of Irn Bru and ate his Freddo. We crossed over to the relevent stand and we waited for the next Asby bound bus. A short time later we saw Midland Classic 26 on a #19 to Ashby.

Midland Classic 26 in Swadlincote

We got on the bus and we scanned the Network Day Duo ticket before sitting down towards the bcak of the bus. We set off out of the bus park and we turned right onto the A514. We turned right onto Sir Herbert Wragg Way and we turned left onto Coppice Side. We continued onto Bridge Street and we ran forwards onto Main Street and into Albert. We turned right onto Occupation Road and we ran forwards onto Park Road. We turned left onto the A444 and we headed Southwards into Overseal. We turned right onto LUllington Road and we ran forwards onto Gunby Hill. We ran forwards onto Main Street and we ran into Netherseal. We turned left into Church Street and we headed Eastwards. We ran forwards onto Acresford Road and we ran into Acresford. We turned right onto the A444 and we turned left onto Measham Road. We turned left onto Acresford Road and we headed Northwards. We veered right onto Chirch Street and we ran into Donisthorpe. We turned right onto Measham Road and we headed Southwards. We turned right onto New Street and we turned right onto Main Street. We continued forwards onto Coronation Lane and we turned left onto Measham Road. Wee stopped briefly outside of Winfields Outdoor store and we ran under the A42. We continued onto Burton Road and we ran into town. We turned left onto High Street and we headed Northwards. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Midland Classic 26 before it returned to Burton on a #19 service.

Midland Classic 26 in Ashby-de-la-Zouch

We had a look at when the next bus was due to return to Swadlincote and we had time for a visit to the pub. Across the road was Midland Classic 5 on a #129 to Loughborough.

Midland Classic 5 in Ashby-de-la-Zouch

We went into the pub and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we had a glass of Coke each. When we had finished we went outside and we joined uncle Dave. We had a bit of time spare so we went for a short walk. We set off along Market Street and we turned left onto Bath Street. We turned left onto South Street and we crossed over a car park and cut back through onto Market Street though Union Passage. We sat back down near to the bus stop. The was an Arriva bus due before the next Midland Classic bus, and as the bus tickets were cheap, we decided to do the Arrive bus. A short time later the bus appeared and we saw it was Arriva Midlands 4501 on a #29 to Swadlincote.

Arriva Midlands 4501 in Ashby-de-la-Zouch

We got on the bus and we purchased single tickets to Swadlincaote at £3.30 each before we went upstairs. The rear of the top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Arriva Midlands 4501.

Inside Arriva Midlands 4501

We set off along Market Street and we turned right and headed Northwards up Derby Street. We turned left onto Malrborough Way and we headed through a new housing estate. We turned right onto Burton Road and left onto Bishop Hall Road. We turned right onto Moira Road and we headed Westwards. We ran into Norris Hill and we turned right onto Bickfordby Lane. We ran fowards onto Drift Side and we turned left onto Butt Lane. We turned left onto Forest Road and right onto Hepworth Road. We turned left onto the A511 and we ran into Woodville. We turned seconfd Left onto the A514 and we ran around the North side of Swadlicaote bus entering the bus park from the East end. We got up and got off the bus and we saw Alfa 119 enter the bus park.

Alfa 119 in Swadlincote

Matthew also found out that Shaun the Sheep is to fly to the moon on Artenmis 1. We waited for the next bus to Burton. Whilst we waited Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and a Flake. A short time later a bus appeared. It was Midland Classic 7 on a #9 to Burton Hospital.

Midland Classic 7 in Swadlincote

We got on the bus and we placed the Duo ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto the A514 and we went West. We turned right onto Darklands Road and at the top we turned right onto Newhall Road. We turned left onto Sringfield Road and as we got close to the A511 we saw an unidentified Ausden Clark double decker coach go by. We turned left onto Limetree Avenue and we ran through the estate down to the high Street in Newhall. We turned right onto Bretby Road and we continued onto Wood Lane. We turned left onto the A511. After travelling West for around a mile we turned right onto Bretby Lane. We ran through the Winshill estate along Melbourne Avenue and Vancouver Drive before turning left onto Hawfield Lane. At the roundabout we turned left onto Church Hill Street. We continued onto Bearwood Road and we travelled west for around a 1/3 of a mile before we re-joined the A511. We crossed over the river Trent and we turned left into the High Street. In the centre of town we turned right New Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus Matthew took another picture of Midland Classic 7 before it carried on towards the hospital.

Midland Classic 7 in Burton upon Trent

Once off the bus we met up with mum. Matthew needed the toilet so we walked up New Street to the Anchor Inn. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When we had finished in the pub We met back up with everyone. I went to the chips shop and Matthe sat down on the bench opposite. Whilst I was getting food we saw Trent Barton 745 on a X38 to Derby.

Trent Barton 745 in Burton upon Trent

Once we had the food we set off back down New Street towards the passage to the car park. On the way we saw Midland Classic 27 on a #9 to Burton Hospital.

Midland Classic 27 in Burton upon Trent

We walked through the passgeway and back to the car. Matthew had sausage chips and beans washed down with a can of Coke. We set off out of the car park onto Union Street and we ran forwards onto Guid Street. We turned left onto the A511 and we ran out of town through Horninglow. We continued through Beam Hill and along the Tutbury by-pass. We ran through Hatton and past the Salt Box Cafe. WE turned left to continue following the A511 and we joined the Westbound A50. As we travlled Westwards along the A50 we saw a lot of coach activity. We saw Silverdale BV19 YJB / BV71 HZD (2 of 3 coaches seen), Glovers AIG 1518, an unidentified AOT Ccoaches coach, Freeway LIG 2152 / K11 PSV, Skills BV19 YJC / YS22 JGX (2 of 4 seen), Marshalls YT22 EWN, Butler Brothers ??? PCT, Redfern Travel 63 RT. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We turned left onto Grove road and we ran forwards onto Wheildon Road. We dropped off uncle Dave and Matthew used the toilet and update the calendar. We got back in the car and we sett off up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we saw Staffs Travel HJ20 CCV. We turned right onto Church Road and we turned right onto the A5035. We got back to Blurton around 20:30. Later on we did some more of the Blog and we chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark