Trip to Newcastle / Trentham 24-02-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6008	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
63171	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
63171	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63365	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11X	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Newcastle. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. On the way we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was D&G Bus 6008 on a #1A to Audley.

D&G Bus 6008 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ERS Medical YJ21 FWO and ABC Supreme HV22 HKL. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and went back to the bus station to wait for a bus to Hanley. Once off the bus we set off onto Hassell Street and we decided to go to the new convenience store on the corner that used to be a bookmakers. Wwe brought a bottle of Coke. Afterwards we went to the bottom of Hassell Street and we continued onwards to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 575 on a #85 to Nantwich.

D&G Bus 575 in Newcastle bus station

We travelled by bus to Trentham Gardens. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63171 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 63171 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Garden before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford and we continued down through to Trentham. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens and Matthew had a planned on going to the lake today. We appeared to enjoy the activities and setting and calm through. We return at 11:30 with no issue and concern noted. We decided to eat at a place called Anasma Greek Eatery. Matthew had a sausage with chips washed down with a bottle of Coke. We had finished eating we went next door to Pavers and Matthew bought some boots. When he had finished eating we went next door to Trentham Farm Shop and Matthew bought some vanilla sponge. Matthew stopped to got to the toilet. later on we walked through the retail village and we walked to the the garden centre. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63171 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63171 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards through Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. Once in the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63346 on a #98 to Ball Green.

First Potteries 63346 in Newcastle bus station

Once off the bus we went across the roas to the toilets. We walked along Castle Walk and we stopped at Bristish Heart Foundation Home and Fashion and Matthew bought some boots. We walked down Hassell Street and the bus station Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 35685 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35685 in Newcastle bus station

Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 35944 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35944 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63365 on a #11X to Hanley.

First Potteries 63365 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street for We stopped at the Fenton Community Hall and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. Matthew had a burger and fries. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. 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 Crewe / Nantwich 25-10-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
31	Crewe BS	Sandbach, Common	37	D&G Bus
57	Sandbach, Common	Crewe BS	37	D&G Bus
15584	Crewe BS	Nantwich BS	84	Stagecoach Merseyside
34	Nantwich BS	Leighton Hospital	53	D&G Bus
575	Leighton Hospital	Crewe BS	31	D&G Bus

Today we decided to revisit Crewe. We asked Matthew on the Friday where he would like to go and he chose Crewe. Research consisted of just checking the weather which was for a cold, mainly cloudy with some sunshine. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:30 and had toast and an appl and raspberry juice drink for breakfast. After getting ready we set off around 12:00. We got in the car and we ran through Blurton 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 continued Northwards up the A500 through Etruria and Longport and we passed Tyrer's TYR 10R going the other way. We went under the M6 and we continued along the A500. We crosed over the West coact main line before we turned right onto the B5071. We stopped at the YMCA asnd went into the cafe. Matthew had a full English Breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. We got in the car and we continued up the B5071. We carried on over the A534 onto Mill Street and we ran around the outside of Crewe on Vernon Way. We turned left onto West Street and we parked up by the shops. We said goodbye to mum and we walked through the shopping centre past the mini golf course onto Victoria Street. We entered the bus station and we had a look around at what we might catch. we saw white D&G Bus 5021 on a #85 to Newcastle.

D&G Bus 5021 in Crewe bus station

We decided to catch something Northbound out of Crewe. We waited for about 30 minutes and we saw a bus come on stand. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 31 on a #37 to Northwich.

D&G Bus 31 in Crewe bus station

We got on the bus and we booked a D&G Network Day ticket for £6.90 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Delamere Street. We followed the road around to the right onto Chester Bridge and we crossed the railway line and onto Edleston Road. At the end of the long straight road we turned left onto the A534 and we ran past the railway station ans past B&Q. We traveled Eastwards along Crewe Road. We went through Haslington and Winterley and further North through Wheelock Heath. We crossed the A534 and we ran through Wheelock. We ran over the canal and into Sandbach town center past Sandbach School. When we got to the Commons and we ran onto the other side of the triangle where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 31 before it continued towards Northwich.

D&G Bus 31 in Sandbach

We got off the bus and we headed into the market hall. We bought some spearmit chews, a Twirl and a can of pop for later. We came out of the market and we headed to the toilet. The toilet was occupied so we headed into a nearby pub and Matthew used the toilet there. Afterwards Matthew had a glass of Coke. After we finished the drink we headed outside. We just missed a #38 to Crewe. We had about 30 minutes to wait for the next Crewe service. We realised there was a #38 to Macclesfield so we crossed over the common. We looked on the bus map and we saw the bus was still in Crewe running over 30 minutes late! We crossed back over the common and we waited for the Crewe bus. A short time later we saw a bus come around the common. Asit got closer we saw it was D&G 57 on a #37 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 57 in Sandbach

We got on the bus and placed the D&G Network Day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the common and we went Westwards out of the town onto Crewe Road and through Wheelock. We crossed the A534 and we ran through Wheelock Heath and Winterly, passed the pond. We continued into Haslington and 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. 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. As we got into the bus station we saw a Stagecoach double decker. As we got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Merseyside 15584 on a #84 to Chester. We got on the bus and we booked to Nantwich. We went upstairs and sat down just in front of the centre stairway. The bus set off out of the bus station on onto Delamere Street. As the tiop deck was empty Matthew took a picture inside of Stagecoach Merseyside 15584.

Inside Stagecoach Merseyside 15584

The bus turned into Edleston Road and then right onto Nantwich Road. The bus carried on along the A534 until we reached the turn for the village of Willaston. We carried on into Willaston and then turned right onto Coppice Road and we turned left and onto the A534 and we crossed over the Nantwich by-pass and we headed into town. When we got to the bus station we got up andgot off the bus and Matthew took a picture of Stagecoach Merseyside 15584 before it continued towards Chester.

Stagecoach Merseyside 15584 in Nantwich bus station

We sat in the bus station and Matthew seemed to want to catch the D&G bus that was opposite to us which was on layover. We worked out that it wasn't going to depart for a while so we decided to go to the pub. Before we went to the pub we saw D&G Bus 55 on layover in between runs on the #85 to Newcastle.

D&G Bus 55 in Nantwich bus station

We crossed over the road and headed into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards he had a small glass of Coke. We headed back to the bus station and whilst we waited we saw Mikro Coaches YJ16 DYY on a #39 to Crewe.

Mikro Coaches YJ16 DYY in Nantwich bus station

A few minutes later the bus pulled onto the stand. We saw it was D&G Bus 34 on a #53 to Leighton Hospital as expected.

D&G Bus 34 in Nantwich bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the D&G Network Day ticket under the scanner. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside D&G Bus 34 before we sat down.

Inside D&G Bus 34

At departure time the bus set off out of the bus station and we saw D&G Bus 35 on a #52 to Audlem. We turned right onto the B5078 and past the site of redevelopment. We turned right onto Birchin Lane and we turned left onto the B5338. We crossed the roundabout ran forwards onto the A534. We turned left onto Church Lane and we headed Northwards. We turned left onto Wistatston Green Road and we ran turned the end. We turned right onto the A530 and we headed past the back of the Bentley factory before we turned left towards the hospital. We passed a new housing development and we entered the hospital area where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 34 before it did a #53 to Buerton.

D&G Bus 34 in Leighton

Whilst we waited there were a couple of service going away from crewe. We saw D&G Bus 5001 on a #42 to Congleton. We sat at the bus stop and Matthew shared his Twirl with us. We saw D&G Bus 31 on a #31 to Northwich. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it closer we saw it was D&G Bus 575 on a #31 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 575 in Leighton

We got on the bus and we placed the D&G Network Day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the hospital and we turned left onto Bob Brown Way. We turned right onto the B5076 and we headed Southwards. We crossed over the West Coast Main Line and we turned right onto Broad Street and we crossed back over the railway line. We crossed over the A532 and we ran forwards onto Hightown. We turned left onto Victoria Street and we entered the bus station from the North end and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 575.

D&G Bus 575 in Crewe bus station

Another vehicle seen was D&G Bus 3011 on a #8 to Sydney.

D&G Bus 3011 in Crewe bus station

We messaged mum and we arranged to meet her in Asda car park. Matthew used the toilet in the bus station. We walked over to Asda and we waited in the car park. A few minutes later mum appeared and we got in the car. Matthew had a can of Coke that he bought earlier. We decided to go back home as we were close to home and get chips on the way. We set off onto Victoria Street and we ran forwards onto Flag Lane. We turned left onto Wistatston Road and we ran forwards onto the A5078 past a new building on the left. We turned right onto the A5019 and left onto the A534 past the railway station passing coach. We headed Southwards down the A532 and we turned right onto David Whitby Way. At the end we joined the Southbound A500. We ran towards Barthomley and under the M6 and we continued along the A500. As we travelled Southwards we passed 3 Caledonia Travel coaches coming the other way. We travelled through Etruria and Stoke and as we got to Sideway we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 and Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. WE stopped at the chip shop and Matthew had 2 small sausages chips and gravy and a can of Dandelion & Burdock. We drover along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back around 19:00. We went into the house and Matthew ate his sausages chips and gravy. We did some Blog and sorted out an e-mail. Matthew had his medication and afterwards I took uncle Dave home. We continued with the Blog and Matthew had a cup of Cherry Coke. Matthew went to bed around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Blackpool 11-06-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
2802	Marton, Leisure Park	Blackpool, by New Bonny Street	26	Transpora
2802	Blackpool, by New Bonny Street	Marton, Leisure Park	26	Transpora

Today Matthew was in Blackpool and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew woke up at 07:39 and had his medication. Matthew got up at 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We chilled out watching TV and watching the squirrels and ducks outside the caravan. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Transpora 2802 on a #26 to Blackpool.

Transpora 2802 in Marton

We got on the bus and we booked to Child Tickets before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the caravan Park and we ran down to the main road. We headded Westwards along the A583 and we continued along the B5390 and we joined the B5263 and onto the A5099 and we got up and got off the bus. We walked along New Bonny Street and we crossed over the Promenade and we saw Blackpool Transport 434 on a #11 to Lytham.

Blackpool Transport 434 in Blackpool

We ran forwards onto Cocker Square and we koined the Houndshill Shopping Centre. We went into the shopping centre and we into the shopping centre and up the escalator. After visiting a shop we came out of the shopping centre and we walked down over Corporation Street and we visited Lloyds Bank and used the cash machine and we headed back down Corporation Street. We continued onto Church Street and we went into B&M. Matthew did some shopping and we crossed over the road onto Church Street. We walked up Bank Hey Street and around the corner onto Victoria Street. We went into Greggs and Matthew brought a sausage roll for dinner. We walked along the Houndshill Shopping Centre and Matthew ate his sausage roll washed down with a can of Irn Bru. When we had finished eating we waited for a bus Madam Tussauds to see the waxworks. Matthew spent quite a while in here having his pucture taken with all the stars including Jack & Vera Duckworth, Arianne Grande and Cheryl Cole. We walked Southwards down the Promenade and we walked back along Bank Hey Street and Heron Foods. We bought a cake and we set off along Bank Hey Street and we went into Coral Island Casino. We went forwards onto Bank Hey Street and we saw Blackpool Transport 428 on a #6 to Peel Park.

Blackpool Transport 428 in Blackpool

We stopped at the food truck outside of the Houndshill Shopping Centre. Afterwards we went into Costa Coffee and Matthew used the toilet. We brought a bottle of Irn Bru and we had a walk around Bank Hey Street and we returned down New Bonny Street and we saw Blackpool Transport 575 on a #5B to Blackpool Zoo.

Blackpool Transport 575 in Blackpool

On the way we saw Tyrers BN61 MXF.

Tyrers BN61 MXF in Blackpool

A short time later we saw Transpora 2802 on a #26 to Marton. We got on the bus and we booked to Child Tickets before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along New Bonny Street and we turned left onto the Westbound A584. We turned right onto Bond Street and right onto Watson Road. We turned onto Marton Drive we turned North onto the A5073 and we turned right onto the A583 and we turned left onto Mythop Road and we got up and got off the bus. We ran down to the caravan and after picking up the key we went to the caravn to chill for a short while. Matthew had a Pasta and Tomato Sauce and a glass of coke. In the caravan we did some of the Blog and we wrote an e-mail. Matthew had his medication and we chilled out until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Keele 04-01-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67141	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35947	Newcastle BS	Keele, Darwin Building	25	First Potteries
35941	Keele, Darwin Building	Thistleberry, Gallowstree Lane	25	First Potteries
35947	Thistleberry, Gallowstree Lane	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
63111	Newcastle BS	Hanley, stop S6	4	First Potteries
67155	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. Across the road we saw First Potteries 67179 on a #11 to Hanley. After getting ready we went downstairs and we got in the car and we drove onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Chrsitchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one-way system in Stoke. We turned left onto London Road and we turned right onto Chamberlain Avenue. We stopped for a short while and Matthew had a can of Coke and afterwards we returned to Fenton. We got in the car and we set off onto Chamberlain Avenue and we turned left London Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We turned right onto Liverpool Street and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we veered left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran to the end before turning left onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. Later on he chilled out on his computer and watch buses out of the window we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car CA23 XOB outside there yard.

Afford rent-a-car CA23 XOB in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67141 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67141 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill and in the petrol station. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We decided to do a bus up to Keele. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35947 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35947 in Newcastle bus station

We got on and booked to Keele before we went upstairs and we sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road we turned right onto Ryecroft. We veered left onto Merrial Street and after a brief stop we ran forwards onto Church Street. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto the A525. We turned right into Orme Road and we saw St Giles And St George's academy MF68 AFJ. We continued along Orme Road before we re-joined the Westbound A525. We climbed the steep hill up to Keele and we turned left into the campus. We turned left onto University. We got up and got off the bus. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35941 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the campus We turned right onto University Drive and we ran up to the entrance of the campus before turning right onto the A525. We ran down the hill and we crossed over the roundabout. We got up and got off the bus. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 575 on a #85 to Nantwich. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. It was First Potteries 35947 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down the A525. We went past the scrapyards which is going to be the site of some new houses. We turned left onto Orme Road. We ran through the estate and to the end of the road. We turned left onto the A525 and at the roundabout onto the Southbound A34. We ran down two roundabout and we went left onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63111 on a #4 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down we set off onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Stafford Street and we turned left onto Percy Street and left onto Tontine Street. We stopped at the pub and Matthew had a burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For after Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we set off along Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short while later we saw First Potteries 67141 on a #11 to Newcastle. A short time later we saw the bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67155 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Stafford before We sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the bus station. and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned left onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto College Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window whilst and ate his Manchester tart. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Blackpool 25-10-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
BV17 GRK	Blackpool Coach Station	Manchester, coach station	173	Stotts

Today Matthew was in Blackpool and he was going out on the bus later on. Later on he was returning to the residential unit. Matthew got up around 06:50 and we got dressed and ready to go down for breakfast. We had full English breakfast and orange juice. After breakfast we returned to the hotel bag. After getting ready we set off onto foot down Lord Street and we turned right onto Springfield Road and right onto Talbot Road. We turned left onto Corporation Street and we saw Blackpool Transport 453 on layover.

Blackpool Transport 453 in Blackpool

A short while later we saw Blackpool Transport 570 on a #6 to Grange Park.

Blackpool Transport 570 in Blackpool

We visited Costa Coffee. Matthew had a bottle of Irn Bru. Once we had finished we walked through Victoria Street to the Houndshill Shopping Centre. We went into the shopping centre and we into the shopping centre and up the escalator. After visiting a shop we came out of the shopping centre and we walked down over Victoria Street onto Promenade. A few minutes later we saw Blackpool Transport 563 on a #6 to Grange Park.

Blackpool Transport 563 in Blackpool

We stopped at pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. First stop off the day was at Blackpool Tower. When we arrived Matthew went to the toilet. We visited the dungeons and Matthew enjoyed being locked in a cage and having his picture taken! Afterwards we went up to the top of the tower. Matthew took picture of the views from the tower, including the new building next door which is currently just a steel frame. When we had finished in the tower we went for dinner. We walked along Promenade. We saw Blackpool Transport 576 on a #11 to Lytham.

Blackpool Transport 576 in Blackpool

We stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had For dinner Matthew had a beef burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we went up Promenade and we saw Walton's of Preston BN17 JYA.

Walton's of Preston BN17 JYA in Blackpool

We turned left onto New Bonny Street and we saw Coastliner Buses 6 on a #26 to Marton.

Coastliner Buses 6 in Blackpool

We parked up near to the market and we went inside. We walked back onto New Bonny Street and we turned left onto Promenade. We went to the other end of the street and we brought some rock from a gift shop. We crossed over the Promenade and over the tram line. A short while later we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 15577 on a #68 to Preston.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15577 in Blackpool

Also seen was Dunwood YR17 CYC.

Dunwood YR17 CYC in Blackpool

Before we crossed over to catch the bus we saw Blackpool Transport 575 on a #5 to Halfway.

Blackpool Transport 575 in Blackpool

We walked back along the Promenade and we turned left onto New Bonny Street and we turned left onto Central Drive. We turned left onto Bank Hey Street and we saw Blackpool Transport 570 on a #6 to Peel Park.

Blackpool Transport 570 in Blackpool

We stopped at the food truck outside of the Houndshill Shopping Centre. Afterwards we went into Costa Coffee and Matthew used the toilet. We brought a bottle of Coke and we had a walk around Bank Hey Street and we returned down Central Drive and onto New Bonny Street and we went into the coach park. We walked over to the coach stops and we waited for our coach. A short time later we saw Stotts BV17 GRK on a #173 to Leeds.

Stotts BV17 GRK in Blackpool

We got on the coach after putting the cases in the luggage compartemtn and we sat down. We set off along New Bonny Street and we turned left onto the Westbound A584. We turned right onto the A5230 and carried on until we reached the M55. We did the motorway Eastwards to the M6 and a couple of junctions on we joined the Southbound M61. We ran down to the M60 and we joined the anti-clockwise M60. We ran for a couple of junctions and we joined the Westbound M602. We came off the A57 at junction 8 and we joined the Westbound A635(M) and we joined the A5103. We ran forwards onto Great Bridgewater Street and we ran forwards onto Chepstow Street and right onto Chorlton Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. We crossed over Chorlton Street and turned right onto Bloom Street. We turned right Minshull Street and we went under the railway line before turning onto the A6. We walked back to the railway station and Matthew visited the toilet, We also visited burger king and Matthew had a burger and fries. We waited for a train back to Stoke-on-Trent. After a short while we got on the train and we found a seat. We set off Southwards out of Manchester Piccadilly and we ran fast down to Stockport. After a station stop we continued Southwards to Macclesfield. We ran fast through Congleton and Kidsgrove to Stoke-on-Trent where we got up and got off the train. Once off the train we got a Lucky Seven taxi up to Fenton. We set off along Station Road and we joined the Westbound A52. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and 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.