Trip to Hanley / Crewe 02-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67157	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67661	Hanley BS	Crewe BS	3	First Potteries
65730	Crewe BS	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
67155	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Crewe on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

When it was time to go out we went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road and we walked down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 44 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street. and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus towards Crewe. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67661 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 67661 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Crewe before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto Trinity Street and we went past the former RBS now a new shop. We turned left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams we followed the road around to the left and then back onto marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Burslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. At the corner we turned right onto Tunstall High Street We saw First Potteries 67652 on a #3A to Hanley. and we continued North onto the A50. We ran through Goldenhill and down the bank into Kidsgrove. We ran under the railway line into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34. We continued into Church Lawton and then into Alsager. We continued Westwards along the B5077 under the M6 and into Radway Green. We followed the road to the right up Slaughter hill and we continued straight up into Haslington where we saw Potteries Airport Travel YM19 CFD. We turned left onto Crewe Road and we re-joined the B5077 towards Crewe Green. We crossed over the roundabout onto the Westbound A534 and we ran towards Crewe railway station. We past the railway station and we continued for around 1/2 mile before turning right into Edlestone Road. We ran into town crossing over the railway line and forwards onto Chester Bridge. We followed the road around onto Delamere Street and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw Arriva NW&W 4703 on a #6 to the Brook Estate.

Arriva NW&W 4703 in Crewe bus station

We cut through the alleyway at the end of the bus station onto Queensway. We walked northwards into the shopping centre and we walked across to Peacocks and back Southwards down the other side of the shopping centre. We walked onto Market Street and we stopped at Subway opposite to the town square. we saw Arriva NW&W 4410 on a #38 to Macclesfield.

Arriva NW&W 4410 in Crewe

For dinner Matthew had a turkey sub washed down with a cup of Coke. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards headed back to the bus station. We walked along Delamere Street and we entered the bus station at the top corner. Whilst we waited for a bus back to Hanley, we saw Arriva NW&W 4421 on a #84 to Chester.

Arriva NW&W 4421 in Crewe bus station

A short time later we saw the bus arrived in the bus station. On closer inspection we saw it was First Potteries 65730 on a #3 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65730 in Crewe bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 65730 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 65730

Whilst we waited for departure time we saw Mikro Coaches KU02 YBC on a #39 to Nantwich. We set off out of the bus station onto Delamere Street and we followed the road around onto Chester Bridge. We ran forwards onto Edleston Road and we turned left onto the A534. We ran past the railway station and we continued up towards Haslington along the B5077. We turned right onto Slaughter Hill and we ran back through Radway Green and into Alsager. We continued over the A34 and into Staffordshire and we ran under the railway line into Kidsgrove. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and we continued into Sandyford. We joined Tunstall High Street and then we ran around the town centre and joined Scotia Road near to Asda. We ran up into Burslem and we continued along the A50 into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road to Town Road and we ran into Hanley. We ran down Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran across the shared space past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street. We ran forwards into the bus station. We got off the bus and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67155 in Hanley bus station

we got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. chilled out in his room and used his computer. For tea Matthew had burger fries & coke from MacDonalds followed by a slice of cheesecake. After tea Matthew returned to his room. 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 Nantwich / Wrexham 10-02-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
S4 YDK	Fenton	Nantwich	Charter	Lucky Seven
S4 YDK	Nantwich	Wrexham	Charter	Lucky Seven
S4 YDK	Wrexham	Fenton	Charter	Lucky Seven
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Fenton KFC	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton KFC	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to Wrexham today. He was also ging out for tea later. It was also one of the other service users birthday. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw grey minibus M9 XXY parked up across the road.

M9 XXY in Fenton

we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Christchurch Street and across City Road we saw First Potteries 67656 on a #11 to Hanley. After we had crossed over we walked onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street We set off of foot onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. After crossing over the road we turned right into Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. We saw it was Lucky Seven S4 YDK.

Lucky Seven S4 YDK in Fenton

We got on the bus and sat down and we set off along Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. and we went straight across onto Lichfield Street. We ran anti-clockwise Waterloo Road A53 we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We ran North for a few miles, under the M6 and South of Crewe to the edge of Nantwich. We went around the North end of Nantwich on the by-pass. We stooped at Snugbury's for a ice cream. It was vanilla flavoured. We continued along the A51 and we saw Arriva NW&W 4421 on a #84 to Chester getting onto the Westbound A534. We ran West we quite a few miles. We crossed over the A49 at Ridley and then we crossed the A41 at Broxton. On the Eastern edge of town we went North up the A5156 and we ran a couple of miles up to the A483 where we turned left onto the Southbound carriageway. We ran into the town centre and we stopped at the pub. For dinner Matthew had a chicken breast burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream washed down with a glass of coke. Matthew then went to the toilet. Whilst in the pub we saw Arriva NW&W 701 on a #1 to Chester. When it was time to go home we returned on Lucky Seven S4 YDK. We set off onto the A541 and we ran around the one way system before continuing out of town along Mold Road up the A483. We went North for a short while before we turned right onto the A5156. At the end of the road we turned right onto the Eastbound A534. We ran Eastwards for 20 or so miles, crossing over the A41 and A49. We went around Nantwich on the A51 by-pass and we saw Arriva NW&W 4410 on to a #84 to Crewe. We joined the Eastbound A500. We skirted the Southern edge of Crewe and crossed under the M6 before continuing the last 8 miles or so down to Stoke. We came off the A500 onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 37160 on a #25 to Keele. We continued up City Road under the railway line up to Smithpool Road and we turned right. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went back to the residential unit. Matthew went back up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. We saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 114 in Fenton

When it was time to go out we went dowstairs and we saw it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and left onto Baker Street. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and right onto City Road. At roundabout we turned right into KFC. We parked up and we went inside. Matthew went to the toilet and then had Chicken fillets burger and fries with a cup of Coke. We returned to the residental unit on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room. Later they had a party for one of the service users. We had sandwiches and birthday cake. Back in his room Matthew used his computer and watched TV in his room. 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 Fenton / Hurleston 28-07-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
HN16 XPS	Fenton	Hurleston	Charter	ABC Supreme
HN16 XPS	Hurleston	Mold	Charter	ABC Supreme
HN16 XPS	Mold	Fenton	Charter	ABC Supreme
67151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
32647	Hanley BS	Ash Bank, Adj The Lodge	32	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went Snugbury's Ice Cream in Hurleston in an ABC Supreme minibus It was ABC Supreme HN16 XPS. We got on the bus and we set off onto Glebedale 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 4421 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 rabbit 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 got onto the Eastbound A500. We ran to the South of Crewe and under the M6 and we continued through to Stoke. We came off the A500 and onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and then left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill lout and use his computer. We saw First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

We also saw D&G Bus 112 on The orange ONE service to Newcastle.

D&G 112 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had pasta and sauce followed by a Bakewell tart. After tea Matthew went back into his room before we went out. We saw First Potteries 43877 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 43877 in Fenton

Later on we set off onto City Road and we waited at the bus stop outside the flats. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We were considering what bus to do next and we saw required First Potteries 32647 on a #32 to Uttoxeter.

First Potteries 32647 in Hanley bus station

We decided to do this bus so we got on and booked to Ash Bank before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out off the bus station. The bus went out of the bus station and onto the ring road. We turned left into Lichfield Street and onto Birch Terrace and past the old bus station. We turned right onto old Hall Street and then we crossed the ring road onto Limekiln Bank. At the bottom of the hill we went across the traffic lights onto the A52. We continued through Bucknall and up the hill into Ash Bank. When we got near to the pub we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the pub and used the toilet. He then had a glass of Coke. We then called for a taxi to get back to Fenton. It was a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto the A52 and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. At Limekiln lights we turned left onto the A52 towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Manor Street and then right onto City Road. Matthew went back to the residential unit and up to his room. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Birkenhead 15-09-2012

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
4099	Birkenhead BS	Moreton, nr Bermuda Road	407	Arriva North West & Wales
30243	Moreton, nr Bermuda Road	Birkenhead BS	38	First Manchester
3123	Birkenhead BS	King's Parade, New Brighton	410	Arriva North West & Wales
3129	King's Parade, New Brighton	Birkenhead, nr Hamilton Square	410	Arriva North West & Wales

Today we finally got to take a trip to Birkenhead. We had planned to go on the 1st of September, but we decided to cover the last day of Bakerbus operation on the #350 service and we put down Birkenhead on Matthew's planner for today instead. In the 2 weeks that had passed, quite a few changes had taken place in the Wirral. First Manchester had had some step entranced Olympians from South Yorkshire which seem to be for the #38 service, and Arriva had received a new batch of Pulsar 2's which were being loaned out to cover the Olympics. We checked the weather for today and the weather was going to be dry with sunny intervals. Matthew got up around 10:20 and we had planned on leaving around 11:30. It took a little longer than anticipated to get ready and we left home around 12:20. We stopped at Longtport for LPG and then we continued North on the A500. As we travelled North we passed MIB 246 going South presumably on football duties. We got to the top of the A500 and then onto the M6. Traffic was heavy and we made relatively slow progress up to the M56 and then it was plain sailing. We did the M56 west to the M53 and then we did this to Junction 3 and came into Birkenhead from the West side of town. As we went along the A552 we saw Arriva 4097 heading into Liverpool on a #471 service. We saw 4050 going in the opposite direction. We got into town and parked by the bus station a little after 14:00. For dinner we went to the burger van inside the Market by the carousel. After we consumed 2 bacon baps and 1 sausage bap between us we headed off to the bus station. As we approached we saw a First Manchester double decker on stand 1 on a #38 service. As we approached it pulled off and it was one of then new arrivals at Rock Ferry 30243. Matthew said he wanted to do that bus and so we hatched a plan. I went to get the #38 timetable, and Matthew took a few pictures whilst we waited. One such bus was Arriva Gemini 4202.

Arriva NW&W 4202 in Birkenhead bus station

I looked at the Saturday timetable and I saw it was a 30 minute frequency and so it would be quite a wait to follow it up. Arriva Daf 2409 appeared in the bus station.

Arriva NW&W 2409 in Birkenhead bus station

Whilst we were still wondering what we could do about following 30243, required Arriva 4097 appeared on a #407 service To Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 4097 in Birkenhead bus station

This was followed by required Arriva 4099 on a Moreton bound #407 service. We decided to do this bus, and if we were lucky, we might make 30243 coming back out of West Kirby. We used our Saveaway scratch cards and boarded the bus. We went upstairs and settled down for the run to Morteon. We had never been on this service before so we didn't know the route so we just had to look out where we were going. The route was familiar for the most part, Straight along A553. As we travelled toward Moreton we passed First Manchester 30839 going towards new Ferry. The bus then does a circle around Moreton. Turning right at the big roundabout, it travels through a housing estate before getting back on the Hoylake Road West of Moreton, now running as a Liverpool service. Matthew got a picture of the near empty top deck of this bus.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4099

When the bus stopped on the Hoylake Road we decided to get off as we should now be on the #38 route.

Arriva NW&W 4099 in Moreton

It was around 15:10 and there was a #38 due at 15:18. There should have been an Avon Mill Park service and also a #423 to Seacombe Ferry. We didn't see either of those whilst we waited, but we did see an Impera Dart 2511 on the #39 New Brighton to West Kirby service, and First Manchester 30246 going the other way on a #38.

First Manchester 30246 in Moreton

Eventually, our bus arrived and it was 30243 that we had missed earlier.

First Manchester 30243 in Moreton

We went upstairs on this bus ans after we sat down we saw a few buses coming the other way. We passed 4038 on a #407 service. And we saw First Manchester 30837 coming the other way. The bus empties out a little as we approached the bus station and Matthew got a picture of the inside of this bus.

Inside First Manchester 30243

We eventually got back to Birkenhead and we had about 5 minutes before the next #38 to West Kirby. Matthew considered catching some other buses such as Arriva 2460 on a Clatterbridge service, and 4421 on a Liverpool service. He also got a picture on First Manchester 60005 on a #41 to Mill Park.

First Manchester 60005 in Birkenhead bus station

The #38 was a Scania and Matthew didn't fancy doing that today. We then saw a new Pulsar on a #410 and he decided he wanted to do that.

Arriva NW&W 3123 approaches Birkenhead bus station

We got on and settled down for the journey. It wasn't very full and it was quite a nice journey on this nearly new bus. We Arrived at New Brighton and Matthew got a picture of the inside of this bus. We then got a picture of the outside too before crossing the road to go and visit Morrisons. Weused the facilities and then Matthew had his favourite lemon merringue pie and a cup of Coke in the cafe. After having this quick snack matthew took us a round the supermarket to buy a few things too. We then went outside and sat on a rock whilst we waited for a bus back. Arriva 4421 arrived from Liverpool on a #433 service.

Arriva NW&W 4421 in New Brighton

Arriva 'Golfish bowl' 2451 came in from Birkenhead and then went out of service. Also coming in Liverpool was Arriva 4000, which was on a #432 service.

Arriva NW&W 4000 in New Brighton

Eventually another new Pulsar 2 appeared on a #410 service, which was required 3129.

Arriva NW&W 3129 in New Brighton

We decided to do this bus, and because it was around 17:05 we assumed it was a Clatterbridge service. We stopped at the side of Wilkinson's and then carried on past the bus station as it was on a Woodside service. We got off around the corner near to Hamilton Square.

Arriva NW&W 3129 in Birkenhead

As we walked back we saw Arriva 2453 and then Avon 923.

Avon 923 in Birkenhead

We me back up with mum and then headed to the car. Matthew decided he wanted to got to the toilet, but as the green 'tardis' by the bus station was closed I drove to Conway park station to use the toilets there. We flashed our saveaway tickets to the lady on the barrier and then used the toilet before retuning to the car. We then had our customary sausage rolls in the car. It was now nearly 18:00 as we set off home.We travelled home down the A41, and we we passed Eastham we saw a Helms of Eastham Volvo going the other way and I realised this was 'the' Eastham where Helms are based! We got onto the M53 and then onto the Eastbound M56. As we joined the M6 we soon caught up with a couple of coaches. One of the coaches Bowens XTJ 802 and Matthew got a picture out of the window. The other one was which was a white coach was possible XTJ 817. We got onto the A500 and this time we went straight home as we were a little later than usual returning. We got back in the house around 19:20. After having fish finger sandwiches for supper, we settled down in front of the telly before bedtime...Mark

Trip to Birkenhead 04-09-2011

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
4421	Birkenhead BS	West Kirby	437	Arriva North West & Wales
4422	West Kirby	Birkenhead BS	437	Arriva North West & Wales

Today we thought we were going to Blackpool on one of Z Carz first coach trips. Matthew was so excited he did not sleep very well. He got back up and then stayed up past 03:30! Z Carz have purchased 3 coaches with a view to breaking in contract hire and tours and there was a trip going to Blackpool today. Unfortunately the had to cancel last minute due to a fault on the vehicle. we drove to Longton and waited for the coach around 09:15. after a few minutes, we phoned up to see where the coach was and we were told the bad news. We got in the car and drove from Longton to the depot to sort things out. Whilst mum spoke to the control Matthew got a picture of the coach we were due to be on. We went into the office to mum and we sorted out a new date for a trip on this coach. One of the staff then took Matthew onto the coach in order for him to take a few pictures of the inside.


Not quite yet...Inside D104 XAN (Matt)

With the future trip sorted, we had a packed lunch and nowhere planned to go. So we decided to go to Birkenhead as we hadn't been for a few months. We filled up with LPG at Longport and then drove North. Because of the late night I decided to go along the A54 instead of along the M56. we drove through Winsford, and then we had a quick stop in a lay-by for food and drink. After our short break we continued on the A54 and then onto the A51. we passed a BP petrol station that was burnt out before we got onto the M53 to go into Birkenhead. in birkenhead we headed to platter for dinner. After we dinner we went to the bus station whilst we decide what to catch today. We always ask Matthew if he wants to catch First or Arriva buses and as usual these days he chose Arriva! that didn't stop Matthew pointing out other buses he wanted to catch including 65736 on a #1 Liverpool.


65736 on a #1 Liverpool service (Matt)

Next bus of interest was Avon 155 on a service #164 to New Ferry.


Avon 155 on a #164 service (Matt)

Another interesting bus 60210 heading towards Heswall.


First Manchester 60210 on a #72 Heswall service (Matt)

Matthew then pointed to required 4421 on a #437 West Kirby service. We've never been there so we decided to have a go. Matthew wasn't able to get a picture before we got on. We did the bus for around 3/4s of an hour to West Kirby and it is quite a pleasant ride out through the Wirral. At West Kirby Matthew waited for the bus to empty and then got a picture of the empty top deck.


Inside 4421 (Matt)

We got off and then Matthew got a picture of the outside.


4421 in New Kirby (Matt)

In West Kirby there was a nice square and there were seats where we sat whilst we waited for the next service. After a short wait along came 4422 on the following service also required.


4422 in New Kirby (Matt)

We did the bus back and then we had to decided if we had time to go again.Mmatthew got a shot of 4422 as it left for Liverpool.


4422 departing Birkenhead bus station for Liverpool (Matt)

Had we caught something straight way we might of had time for another short out and back trip. As we did we only had time to take a couple of pictures before we left for home. One such bus was First Manchester 60111.


First Manchester 60111 on a #41 Woodchurch service (Matt)

After a short while we returned to the car for sausage rolls. We went home via the M53 and M56. We decided to have a quick break at chester service where Matthew was able to get a few more coach pictures. We then returned via the M56, M6 and A500. We dropped uncle Dave off and then returned home...Mark