Trip to Crewe / Chester 15-04-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
4409	Crewe BS	Nantwich BS	84	Arriva NW&W
4410	Nantwich BS	Chester BS	84	Arriva NW&W
2666	Chester BS	Mold BS	4	Arriva NW&W
2663	Mold BS	Chester, Lakewood	X4	Arriva NW&W
1007	Chester, Lakewood	Chester railway station	1	Arriva NW&W
4410	Chester BS	Nantwich BS	84	Arriva NW&W

Today we decided to re-visit Crewe. With Arriva pulling out of Winsford & Macclesfield in just over a week this would be our last chance to do an Arriva bus in the area. Research consisted of checking the Arriva app for tickets (the web site is uselesss) and checking the weather, which was for mainly dry with some sunshine. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. mum arrive home from work and we set off around 11:30. We got in the car and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. 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 joined the Northbound A500. We came off at Stoke and we turned left onto Church Street. We ran around the one-way system and we turned left at Sainsbury's onto London Road. We ran to the end and we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We past the retail park where they are building something new. We turned left onto Clayton Lane and we ran forwards onto Stafford Avenue. We turned right onto the Northbound A519 and we turned left onto Abbots Way. We turned left onto Edwards Avenue and we ran forwards onto The Plaisaunce. We stopped to pick up a friend and we crossed over the square onto Pilkington Avenue. We turned right onto the A53 and we ran towards Newcastle. We joined the northbound A34 and we ran through Milehouse and Chesterton up to Talke. We turned left and joined the A500 and we ran up to Barthomley. We crossed under the M6 and we ran for a further 2 miles. We turned right onto the B5472 and left to stay on the B5472. At the roundabout we ran forwards onto the A532. We turned left onto Cowlet Way and we stopped at Crewe Truck Stop for dinner. As we parked up we saw Chiltern Travel T19 HWT in the car park in Shearings Holiday livery.

Chiltern Travel T19 HWT in Crewe

After taking a picture and then going to the toilet we went into the truck stop. Matthew had a small breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we got back in the car and we set off along Cowley Way. We turned left on to the A532 and we ran past the railway station and continued Northwards. We turned left to follow the A532 into the town centre and we crossed over the railway line. We turned right onto Vernon Way and left onto West Street. We stopped at Asda and we parked up. We said goodbye to mum and we walked over to the temporary bus station. Rhis is situated to the West of the site of the old bus station between Victoria Street and Delamere Street. As we walked into the bus station area we saw D&G Bus 54 on layover.

D&G Bus 54 in Crewe bus station

We continued into the temporary bus station and we saw Arriva NW&W 2160 arrive on a #6 service.

Arriva NW&W 2160 in Crewe bus station

We saw a double decker whizz along Delamere Street so we assumed it would shortly appear on Victoria Street and enter the bus station from the Northern end. A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 4409 on a #84 to Nantwich.

Arriva NW&W 4409 in Crewe bus station

We decided to do thia bus so we got on and we booked a Arriva NW&W duo ticket at £11.50. The electronic payment was not working and I didn't have all the money. I gave the driver everything I had which amounted to about maybe £8 and the driver had that. I hope that the driver didn't have to pay the shortfall because Arriva can't be bothered to fix the equipment or send out a bus with working equipment. We went upstairs and the rear of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside of Arriva NW&W 4409.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4409

The bus set off out of the bus station and we went along Delamere Street and around the corner onto Chester Bridge. We went forwards onto Edleston Road and we passed D&G 4410 on an inbound #84. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A534 and we headed West. After traveling a couple of miles we turned left onto Wistaston Road and just before he level crossing we turned right onto Coppice Road. At the end of the road we re-joined the westbound A534 and we crossed over A51 at the Peacock Roundabout. Just before town we turned right onto Millstone Lane passing Arriva NW&W 4405 on a #84 to Crewe. By the tractor shop, we turned left onto Beam Street. We passed Marks & Spencer's and the library and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4409 before it returned on a #84 to Crewe.

Arriva NW&W 4409 in Nantwich bus station

The bus had been running a few minutes late, presumably becasue of the faulty payment machine. We rushed to the market and Matthew used the toilet. On the may back we stopped at the sweet shop and we brought some mint toffees, paid for electronically! We headed out onto the street and we could see the bus to Chester already on stand. As we got closer we saw as expected Arriva NW&W 4410 on a #84 to Chester.

Arriva NW&W 4410 in Nantwich bus station

We got on and we placed the Arriva Day Saver Duo tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs we sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station onto Beam Street We crossed the river Weaver and we went forwards onto Welsh Row. We carried on under the Shropdhire Union canal and through Acton. We joined the A51 and we passed Snugbury's Ice Cream. We crossed over a branch of the canal. We carried on along the A51 through Wardle, Caveley and Alpraham. We joined the A49 and then we diverted right onto High Street into the village. We joined the A49 and we then we went through Tarporley where we saw Arriva NW&W 4406 on a #84 to Crewe. we left Tarporley and we got back onto the A51. We ran around another 5 miles along the A51 before turning off to go into Tarvin village. We went up Tarporley Road and we turned into High Street and we re-joined the A54. A few hundred yards down the road the at the next roundabout we joined the Westbound A51 and we ran through Littleton and over the A55 and A41 into Vicars Cross. We crossed the Shropshire Union Canal and we saw an unidentified white midi coach in a car park set back from the road on the right hand side. We went around the one way system onto Christleton Road. We continued West along the A51 into Chester and we went around The Bars before turning right onto St Oswald's Way. We veered off the road and into the new Interchange. We got up and got off the bus and we had a walk around to see what we might catch. We saw Stagecoach Merseyside 26055 on a PR2 park and ride service to Broughton Heath.

Stagecoach Merseyside 26055 in Chester bus station

We saw Stagecoach Merseyside 27903

Stagecoach Merseyside 27903 in Chester bus station

We were considering doing a #11 towards Rhyl when we saw Arriva NW&W 2666 on a #4 to Mold.

Arriva NW&W 2666 in Chester bus station

We got on and we placed the Arriva Day Saver Duo ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Gorse Stacks and turned right into Foregate Street. We went past the Admiral Casino. We turned right onto Love Street. We continued onto Lower Bridge Street and we turned left onto Old Dee Bridge into Handbridge. We continued onto Overleigh Road and we crossed the A483. After we had passed the Sealand turning the traffic was better and we went over the dee towards Wrexham. We turned onto the A51054 and we went through Lache and up to Broughton via Saltney. After calling into the busy Broughton Shopping Park. After a brief stop we contined along A5104. We turned right onto the B5125, and we turned right onto Manor Lane. We turned right ointo the industrial estate and we turned around at the roundabout. We stopped outside the garage for a driver change and we saw Arriva NW&W 2665 parked up at the garage. We returned onto Manor Lane and we turned right onto the B5125. We ran through Hawarden and into Ewloe. We turned left onto Wood Lane and we headed South and crossed over the A55. We ran forwards onto Burntwood Road and we ran into Burntwood. We turned right onto Drury Lane and at the crossroad we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto the A549 and we ran towards Buckley. We turned left onto Mill Lane and we turned right onto Mold Road. After pausing briefly in the centre of Buckley we rand forwards onto the A549 and we ran out of town. We turned right onto Murcia Drive and right onto Ellesmere Road. We turned left onto Park Avenue and we ran Northwards. We turned right onto Llewellyn Drive and left onto Bryn Road. We turned right onto Chambers Lane and we ran forwards onto Byrn Y Baal Road. We crossed over the A494 and we ran into New Brighton. We turned left onto the A5119 and we ran for about a mile and a 1/2 into Mold. We crossed over a roundabout onto the B5444 and we turned left into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of Townlynx YX17 NZB on a #6 to Pantymwyn.

Townlynx YX17 NZB in Mold bus station

We walked onto Chester Street and we turned right onto Chester Street. We went to HSBC to draw out some cash and we somehow missed seeing Lloyds bank on the corner of the Street. Afterwards we walked back down High Street and we turned left onto Chester Street. We stopped at The Fat Boar and we went upstairs to use the toilet. We came back downstairs and we had a glass of Coke. Whilst we drank our drinks we had a look at the bustimes.org site to see when the next bus to Chester was due. We saw that there was a X4 service to Chester railway station due right now. We finished our drinks and we went outside to uncle Dave. The bus hadn't been whilst we were in the pub, kit was running a few minutes late. We walked up to the top end of the bus station and we saw the bus approaching. As it came into the bus station we saw it was Arriva NW&W 2663 on a X4 to Chester.

Arriva NW&W 2663 in Mold bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Arriva Day Saver Duo ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto the A5119 past the site of the former Checkpoint car service centre which is soon to be a new KFC & Greggs. We turned right onto the Southbound A541 and we headed Eastwards out of town. We crossed the A494 and we ran forwards onto the A549. We turned right onto High Street and we entered the centre of Buckley. We turned left onto Mill Lane and we crossed over the A549 onto the Northbound A5127. We crossed over the A55 and we ran through Ewloe Green. We crossed under the A494 and we ran forwards onto the B5125 into Ewloe. We continued through Hawarden and we turned left onto Manor Lane. We turned right into Hawarden Industrial Park and we ran to the end of the industrial estate past the Arriva garage. We did a u-turn on the roundabout at the end and we turned left onto Manor Lane and we continued South towards Broughton. We veered left onto the A5104 and at the next roundabout we turned right into Broughton Shopping Park. We stopped outside of Tesco and we and after running around the retail park we ran forwards onto Beeby Way. We did a u-turn at the roundabout and we turned right onto the A55. We ran fast for about 3 mile and we came off the A55 onto the Northbound A483. I checked the timetable for other buses and there was a #1 to Chester due about the same time. We turned right onto Heronsway and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2663 before it continued towards Chester railway station.

Arriva NW&W 2663 in Chester

Almost as soon as we got off the bus we saw the next bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 1007 on a #1 to Chester railway station.

Arriva NW&W 1007 in Chester

We got on and we placed the Arriva Day Saver Duo tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs we sat down. The bus set off along Heronsway and we ran around the estate before turning right onto the Northbound A483. We ran the last few miles into town and we crossed over the river Dee. We ran forwards onto Grosvenor Street and we continue donto Pepper Street past the Roman Amphitheatre. We ran forwards onto Vicars Lane and we turned left onto Love Street. We turned right onto Foregate Street and we went around around The Bars and forwards onto City Road. We ran to the end of City Road and at the end the bus stopped where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 1007 before it returned on a #1 to Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 1007 in Chester

We had a look around to see if there was anything we could catch back to the Interchange. We looked at the stop for the #40 and we saw that it had finished for the day. We decided to walk back to the Interchange and on the way we saw Helms 122 on a #41 to Whitchurch.

Helms 122 in Chester

We walked along City Road and onto The Bars. We turned right onto St Oswald's Way and and we walked down to the roundabout. We went into the roundabout and when we realised that we could not get through to the interchange. We walked back from under the the roundabout and onto Frodsham Street. We walked into the Interchange and we saw that the toilets were closed. We had about 15 minutes before the #84 was due. We decided to do the bus back to Nantwich and go to a pub there. Whilst we waited we saw Stagecoach Merseyside 36808 on layover.

Stagecoach Merseyside 36808 in Chester bus station

Another vehicle seen was Arriva NW&W 4642 on a #11 to Rhyl.

Arriva NW&W 4642 in Chester bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared. As it came on stand we saw it was Arriva NW&W 4410 on the #84 to Crewe.

Arriva NW&W 4410 in Chester bus station

We got on and we placed the Arriva Day Saver Duo tickets under the scanner for the final time today before we went upstairs we sat down. The bus set off out of the Interchnage and onto Gorse Stacks. We turned right onto Frodsham Street and we turned left onto Foregate Street. We ran around The Bars and we went forwards onto the A51. We headed Eastwards out of town and we crossed the Shropshire Union Canal and the railway line. We crossed over the A41 and A55. As we ran out of town we were passed by Pauls of Stoke Y18 POS on a returning day trip from Rhyl. We turned left onto the A54 and we turned right onto High Street. We ran through Tarvin and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We continued onto Tarporley Road and we turned left onto the A51. We ran through Duddon and Clotton and we crossed over the A49 to Rode Street. We continued onto High Street and we ran through Tarporley. We turned left onto the A49 and we ran forwards onto the A51. We ran through Barretts Green and Wardle and at the edge of town we ran fowards onto the B5341. We ran forwards onto Welsh Row and we crossed over the crossroad onto High Street. We veered left onto Swine Market and we continued onto Beam Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4410 as it continued towards Crewe.

Arriva NW&W 4410 in Nantwich bus station

we crossed over Beam Street to go to The Red Cow, but the was a private event there. We walked back along Beam Street and we went to Malbank. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we walked back along Beam Street and left onto Market Street. We visited The Market Plaice and we brought food. We headed to the car on the Civic car park and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Dandelion & Burdock. We set off onto Beam Street and we turned right onto the B5074. We crossed over the railway line and we ran forwards onto the A51. We ran forwards onto Cheerbrook Road and forwards onto Green Lane. We turned right onto Eastern Road and right onto Rope Hall Lane. We turned left onto Main Road and we ran into Shavington. We turned left onto the B5071 and we ran Northwards. We turned right onto the A500 and we to the South of Crewe. We continued to the M6 and we crossed over the roundabout and contnued towards Stoke-on-Trent. We turned right at Talke and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran through Chesterton and Milehouse and around Newcastle. We turned right and we joined the Southbound A53 and we ran up the hill. We turned left onto Pilkington Avenue. We crossed over the square onto The Plaisaunce and we dropped of our friend. We returned onto Abbots Way and we turned left onto the A519. We crossed over the roundabout and we joined the Southbound A34. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran up to Stoke. We turned right onto City Road and right onto Whieldon Road. We went under the railway line and we stopped at uncle Dave's house. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards drank some of uncle Rob's Irn Bru. He also updated uncle Dave's calendar with the details of today's trip. We said goodbye to uncle Dave and we set off back to 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 we got back to Blurton around 20:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. We watched TV and Matthew got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Northwich / Sandbach 28-05-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
2930	Northwich Interchange	Sandbach Common	37	Arriva NW&W
2667	Sandbach Common	Winsford, railway station	37	Arriva NW&W
4410	Winsford, railway station	Winsford, Library	7A	Arriva NW&W
4406	Winsford, Library	Winsford, Guildhall	7C	Arriva NW&W
2670	Winsford, Guildhall	Davenham, Green Lane	31	Arriva NW&W
2633	Davenham, Green Lane	Northwich Interchange	37	Arriva NW&W

Today we decided to re-visit Northwich. We hadn't been to Northwich for quite a while and mum was coming from work today so we wanted somewhere reasonably close. Research consisted on asking Matthew which buses he wanted to do (Arriva) and research the service from Northwich. We also checked the weather which was for warm weather with some sunshine. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast for breakfast. Mum came home around 10:45 and we got ready to go out. We had a flat battery to deal with when we went to get in the car, but a few minutes later we were up and running. We set off around 12:00 and we ran through Blurton along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the mini roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran into Heron Cross and we crossed over the A50. At the traffic light we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Whieldon Road and we stopped to pick up uncle Dave. Once uncle Dave was onboard we ran down onto the Northbound A500. We headed North through Stoke and we passed through Stoke and Longport. As we were approaching the last junction the traffic came to a stop. mum did some research and saw there was a crash ahead. A few minutes later we saw Flixbus FX31 heading Southwards. We came off the A500 and we turned right and headed into Alsager. At the crossroads we went straight onto the A533 and we ran Northwards through Lawton Heath End. We turned left onto the A533 and we headed towards Sandbach. We turned left to follow the A533 and we turned right and ran up the hill past B&M and Waitrose. We continued along the A533 and we ran out of Sandbach towards Elworth we continued North WEstwards and we ran alongside the canal and into Middlewich. We turned left onto the A54 and we ran up to the one-way system. We turned right onto Newton Bank and we stopped in the car park of the former Golden Lion pub to get dinner from The Country Kitchen. Matthew had a breakfast and a bap washed down with a bottle of Coke. Whilst we ate dinner we saw Arriva NW&W 4422 on a #37W to Winsford. When we had finished eat we set off onto the A530 and we ran forwards onto the A54. We ran out of town for around 1/3 of a mile and we turned right onto the A533. we turned left onto Brick Kiln Lane and we turned right onto the A533. We continued Northwards on the A533 to the edge of town. We ran forwards onto London Road and we turned right onto Watling Street. We turned left onto Crum Hill and we turned left into the car park. After parking up we said goodbye to mum and we walked onto Watliong Street. We walked down to the last 2 stands and we saw Arriva NW&W 4706 on a #4 Northwhich circular service.

Arriva NW&W 4706 in Northwich Interchange

Also seen was Arriva NW&W 2930 on a #37 to Crewe.

Arriva NW&W 2930 in Northwich Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked Arriva NW&W Day Saver tickets at £6.40 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Watling Street and we turned right onto the ring road. We followed the A533 out of town for about 1/3 of a mile before we veered left onto London Road. We crossed the A533 and we went over the roundabout over the A556. We continued Southwards into Davenham and we ran through the village. We turned right onto Jack Lane and we ran through Moulton. We joined the Southbound A533 and we turned right onto Bostock Road. We ran forwards onto the B5355. We ran forwards onto Whaton Road and we crossed over the big roundabout at the bottom of Winsford onto the High Street. We turned left onto Dingle Lane and we turned right onto The Drumber. We turned right onto Dene Drive and we turned right onto the High Street. After a short wait at the stop outside the Guildhall. We ran down the High Street and we crossed the main roundabout onto the Southbound A54. We veered left onto Station Road and we ran along the narrow street towards Middlewich. At the roundabout we ran forwards into Winsford railway station. We did a lap of the car park and back out onto the main road. We turned right onto the A54 and we crossed over the railway line. We continued East for around 2 miles and we came into the West end of Middlewich. We ran around the one-way system and left onto the A54. After a brief stop at the main bus stop we turned right onto the A533. We turned right onto Long Lane South and right onto Warmingham Lane. We ran through the estate and we turned left Cross Lane. We turned right and we re-joined the Southbound A533. We ran alongside of the canal and into Sandbach through Elworth. We turned left Hightown and at the next roundabout we ran forwards on Congleton Road. We turned right onto The Commons and we ran onto the other side of the triangle where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and we sat on the low wall by the chemist and Matthew had a can of Coke. We waited for the nest bus going Northwards. As short time later we saw the bus run around the common. It was Arriva NW&W 2667 on a #37 to Northwich.

Arriva NW&W 2667 in Sandbach

We got on the bus and we Flashed the Arriva Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the common and we joined the Northbound A533. We ran out of town past the railway station towards Elworth. We turned left onto Cross Lane and right onto Warmingham Lane. We ran through the estate and we turned right Long Lane South. We turned right and we re-joined the Northbound A533. We ran alongside the canal and into Middlewich. We turned left onto the A54 and we ran up to the one-way system. We turned right onto Newton Bank and onto the A530 and we ran forwards onto the A54. At the roundabout we ran forwards into Winsford railway station. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2667 before it continued towards Northwich.

Arriva NW&W 2667 in Winsford

We got off the bus and the bus came into the stop behaind us. It was Arriva NW&W 4410 on a #7A Winsford town circular.

Arriva NW&W 4410 in Winsford

We got on the bus and we Flashed the Arriva Day Saver ticket to the driver. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 4410 before we went upstairs.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4410

The top deck was also empty so Matthew took another picture inside Arriva NW&W 4410.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4410

We set off out of the railway station and we turned right onto the A54. We crossed over the railway line and we turned left onto Road One and we headed Northwards. We stopped in the industrial estate to wait time and then we continued up Road One. We turned left onto Bostock Road and we headed Southwards. We turned left onto th B5355 and we ran forwards onto Wharton Road. We crossed over the big roundabout and we ran up the High Street. We ran to the top of the hill and when we got to the library we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4410 before it continued around it's route.

Arriva NW&W 4410 in Winsford

Once off bus we walked across the car park. We crossed over Dene Drive we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a drink of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over Dene Drive and we saw Tari Travel MK67 WUU parked up by the road.

Tari Travel MK67 WUU in Winsford

We crossed over the car park and we returned to the stop outside of Library. We waited for the other double decker that was working the #7C. A short time later the bus appeared and it was Arriva NW&W 4406 on the #7C Winsford circular service.

Arriva NW&W 4406 in Winsford

We got on the bus and we Flashed the Arriva Day Saver ticket to the driver. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 4406 before we went upstairs.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4406

The top deck was also empty so Matthew took another picture inside Arriva NW&W 4406.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4406

We set off up the High Street and we turned left onto Dene Drive. We turned right onto Townfields Road and left onto Swanlow Lane. We turned right onto Swanlow Drive and we ran to the end. We turned right onto Darnhall School Lane and left onto Glebe Green Drive. We run forwards onto Durham Drive and left onto Dover Drive. We turned right onto Denbigh Drive and we continued to the end. We turned left onto Beston Drive and we re-joined Swanlow Lane. We turned left onto the A54 and we ran to the roundabout. We did a 180' turn and we ran back up the A54. We turned left onto St Johns Drive and we ran forwards onto Foxfield Lane. We turned right onto the A54 and we haeded Northwards. We turned right on the B5074 and we turned left onto Nixon Drive. We turned right onto Abbotts Way and left onto Saxon Crossway. We turned right onto Nixon Drive. We turned right onto Grange lane and at the junction we turned left onto High Street. We got up and got off the bus by the Guildhall about 40m away from where we got on the bus! Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4406 as it continued around the #7C route.

Arriva NW&W 4406 in Winsford

At this point we decided to head back to Northwich, albiet with a stop on the way. We waited for the Next Northwich bound bus. A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 2670 ona #31 to Northwich.

Arriva NW&W 2670 in Winsford

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva NW&W Day Saver Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. whilst we waited for veparture time, we saw required Arriva NW&W 2518 on a #37 to Sandbach. We set off along the High Street and we ran down the hill towards the big roundabout. We ran forwards onto Wharton Road and we continued Northwards out of Winsford. We ran up the A5018 and we turned right onto the Northbound A533. We ran fast up the A533 for around 1/2 mile and we turned left onto Jack lane. We ran into Moulton and we followed Jack Lane to the right and towards Mere Heath. We turned left onto London Road and we headed Northwards into Davenham where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2670 as it continued towards Northwich.

Arriva NW&W 2670 in Davenham

We walked along London Road and we went to The Oddfellows Arms. Matthew used the toilet and we returned to the bar to get drinks. As we waited to be served we saw that Port Vale was been promoted to League One after beating Mansfield 3-0. We got a glass of Coke and we sat down to drink it. After we had finished we went outside to uncle Dave and set off back to the bus stop. On the way we saw Club Class taxi minibus PY65 AFK parked up at the side of the road.

Club Class PY65 AFK in Davenham

We continued to the bus stop and we waited for the next bus towards Northwich. Whilst we waited we saw Sunny Cars PO60 BKE. A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. It was Arriva NW&W 2633 on a #37 to Northwich.

Arriva NW&W 2633 in Davenham

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva NW&W Day Saver Saver ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up London Road and we crossed over the A556 and A533. We continued through Leftwich before joining the Northound A533. We ran forwards onto Dane Street and we turned right onto Watling Street before stoppping at the interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2633 before it worked a #31 to Crewe.

Arriva NW&W 2633 in Northwich Interchange

As we walked back to the car we saw Arriva NW&W 702 on a #4 Northwich town circular.

Arriva NW&W 702 in Northwich Interchange

Also seen was Arriva NW&W 4421 on a #1 Northwich circular service.

Arriva NW&W 4421 in Northwich Interchange

We got in the car and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. We set off onto Crum Hill and we turned right onto Chester Way. We turned left onto the A533 and I accidentally turned to soon into the entrance of Dane Court. We turned around and re-joined the A533 before following the A533 to the left. We headed Southwards under the railway line and we bypassed Leftwich before crossing the A556. We continued Southwards on the A533 bypassing Bostock before we joined the Eastbound A54. We ran into Middlewich and around the one-way system before turning right onto the A533. We ran to the Southern end of town and near to the King Lock pub we turned right onto At Annes Avenue. We stopped here and I went to the chip shop around the corner to get some food. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we turned in the road and we turned right to re-join the A533. We ran alongside the canal and into Elworth. We passed Sandbach railway station and we ran to the edge of town. We ran down the Western edge of town and we turned left onto the A534. We turned left onto the A533 and we continued over the M6 and through Thurlwood past the Royal Oak pub which is being refurbished. We continued through Rode Heath and onto the A5011. We ran down to Talke and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran about 2 miles to the A500 and we joined the Southbound side. We ran through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 in Stoke. We veered left onto Wheildon Road and we stopped at uncle Dave's house. Matthew drank some of uncle Rob's Irn Bru and we updated the calendar with today's trip. We said goodbye to uncle Dave and we got back in the car. We set off onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we ran around the one-way system in Stoke. We turned left onto London Road and we stopped at Sainsbury's petrol station to get fuel. We continued along London Road and at Trent Vale we joined the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we continued to Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 20:15. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. We watched TV and Matthew got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:30... Mark.

Trip to Hurleston / Mold 25-03-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
BL69 RFF	Fenton	Hurleston	Charter	Shelton Care Group
BL69 RFF	Hurleston	Mold	Charter	Shelton Care Group
BL69 RFF	Mold	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out 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 67151 on a #23 to Hanley. In the morning we went for a walk. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We had a walk around the pool and then we returned along Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street and we walked back to the residential unit. We went upstairs for a short while and then we got ready to go out. We went downstairs and we saw that transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we sat down. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill onto the A52. We ran under the railway line towards Stoke and we saw First Potteries 67665 on a #11 to Hanley. we crossed over the A500 before we turned right onto the Northbound carriageway. We ran North for a few miles and then we continued Westwards as we crossed under the M6. We continued along the A500 to the South of Crewe until we reached the end before going onto the Nantwich by-pass. At the end of the by-pass we turned right following the A51 for another 1/2 mile and we saw Arriva NW&W 4410 on a #84 to Crewe. We turned left into Snugbury's and we parked up. Once we got off the bus we had some ice cream. Matthew had a vanilla flavoured cone. He also went to see the giant bee made out of hay. We then continued to Mold for dinner. We got on the bus and we turned left onto the A51. We continued to the Western edge of Chester and then we got onto The Westbound A55. We ran around the South side of Chester for a few miles then we went Westwards along the A494. We ran into Mold town centre and then we parked up. For dinner we went to The Gold Cape. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a chicken breast burger with fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we got back into the minibus. We set off back onto the A494 and we ran Eastwards to the A55. We ran Eastwards around the Southern part of Chester and then we got onto the Eastbound A51. We ran back along the road through Tarpoley. We continued through Calveley and get got onto the Nantwich by-pass. At the end of the by-pass we ran forwards onto Newcastle Road. We ran through Hough and we turned left onto Four Lanes End. We ran Southwards through Audley onto Chester Road. We continued Southwards down Hougher Wall Road and we continued forwards onto Rye Hills. We followed the road onto Heathcote Road and we travelled South through Miles Green. We continued to Halmerend and we run down the B5367 to Alsagers Bank. We ran down High Street and we joined Lower Milehouse Lane. We ran up to Cross Heath and we joined the Southbound A34 into Newcastle. As we passed the depot where we saw First Potteries 67651 parked up at the garage. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. We saw D&G Bus 56 on a #85 to Crewe. We continued onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. Travelling up towards 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. 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 upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We saw silver minibus HK03 EWS going towards Longton.

HK03 EWS in Fenton

Also seen was Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF heading towards Stoke.

Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF in Fenton

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 63146 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63146 in Fenton

Later on we went out. We went downstairs and we got into a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we ran forwards onto Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road and we headed down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to Town Road. We headed towards Birches Head and we joined the Northbound A5272. We ran through Sneyd Green and up to Smallthorne roundabout. We continued onto High Lane and we ran to the end. We turned right onto the A527 and down the hill to Fegg Hayes. We turned right onto Chell Heath Road and we ran through Chell Heath past Matthew's old School which has been demolished and is going to be a new retirement complex. We continued through Bradeley and at the end of the road we turned left onto Ford Green Road and up into Norton. We turned left into Saint Nicholas Avenue and we ran into the estate. we ran to the far end and we stopped just off Barks Drive. For tea Matthew had sausages chips and gravy from the chip shop. When Matthew had finished eat he went to the toilet. We then set off back to the residential unit. We came out of the estate along St Nicholas Avenue and we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and ran up through Smallthorne to the roundabouts. We turned left onto the A5272 and we headed through Sneyd Green and to the edge of Hanley. We ran clockwise around the ring road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we went across the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hurleston / Mold 12-02-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
BL69 RFF	Fenton	Hurleston	Charter	Shelton Care Group
BL69 RFF	Hurleston	Mold	Charter	Shelton Care Group
BL69 RFF	Mold	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out 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 63116 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63116 in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 114 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was white minibus DN61 ??? going towards Stoke.

DN61 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63178 in Fenton

In the morning we went for a walk. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We had a walk around the pool and then we returned along Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street and we walked back to the residential unit. We went upstairs for a short while and then we got ready to go out. We went downstairs and we saw that transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF. We got on the bus and we sat down. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill onto the A52. We ran under the railway line towards Stoke and we crossed over the A500 before we turned right onto the Northbound carriageway. We ran North for a few miles and then we continued Westwards as we crossed under the M6. We continued along the A500 to the South of Crewe until we reached the end before going onto the Nantwich by-pass. At the end of the by-pass we turned right following the A51 for another 1/2 mile and we saw Arriva NW&W 4410 on a #84 to Crewe. We turned left into Snugbury's and we parked up. Once we got off the bus we had some ice cream. Matthew had a vanilla flavoured cone. He also went to see the giant bee made out of hay. We then continued to Mold for dinner. We got on the bus and we turned left onto the A51. We continued to the Western edge of Chester and then we got onto The Westbound A55. We ran around the South side of Chester for a few miles then we went Westwards along the A494. We ran into Mold town centre and then we parked up. For dinner we went to The Gold Cape. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a chicken breast burger with fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we got back into the minibus. We set off back onto the A494 and we ran Eastwards to the A55. We ran Eastwards around the Southern part of Chester and then we got onto the Eastbound A51. We ran back along the road through Tarpoley. We continued through Calveley and get got onto the Nantwich by-pass. At the end of the by-pass we ran forwards onto Newcastle Road. We ran through Hough and we turned left onto Four Lanes End. We ran Southwards through Audley onto Chester Road. We continued Southwards down Hougher Wall Road and we continued forwards onto Rye Hills. We followed the road onto Heathcote Road and we travelled South through Miles Green. We continued to Halmerend and we run down the B5367 to Alsagers Bank. We ran down High Street and we joined Lower Milehouse Lane. We ran up to Cross Heath and we joined the Southbound A34 into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. We saw D&G Bus 54 on a #85 to Crewe. We continued onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. Travelling up towards 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. 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 upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We saw Stanton's of Stoke PSU 989 going towards Stoke.

Stanton's of Stoke PSU 989 in Fenton

Also seen was Stanton's of Stoke ASZ 2120 heading towards Hanley.

Stanton's of Stoke ASZ 2120 in Fenton

Later on we went out. We went downstairs and we got into a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we ran forwards onto Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road and we headed down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to Town Road. We headed towards Birches Head and we joined the Northbound A5272. We ran through Sneyd Green and up to Smallthorne roundabout. We continued onto High Lane and we ran to the end. We turned right onto the A527 and down the hill to Fegg Hayes. We turned right onto Chell Heath Road and we ran through Chell Heath past Matthew's old School which has been demolished and is going to be a new retirement complex. We continued through Bradeley and at the end of the road we turned left onto Ford Green Road and up into Norton. We turned left into Saint Nicholas Avenue and we ran into the estate. we ran to the far end and we stopped just off Barks Drive. For tea Matthew had sausages chips and gravy from the chip shop. When Matthew had finished eat he went to the toilet. We then set off back to the residential unit. We came out of the estate along St Nicholas Avenue and we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and ran up through Smallthorne to the roundabouts. We turned left onto the A5272 and we headed through Sneyd Green and to the edge of Hanley. We ran clockwise around the ring road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we went across the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.