Trip to Macclesfield / Congleton 06-06-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6015	Macclesfield BS	Congleton BS	38	D&G Bus
504	Congleton BS	Middlewich, Waters Edge Medical	42	D&G Bus
574	Middlewich, British Legion	Sandbach, Common	37	D&G Bus
56	Sandbach, Common	Middlewich, British Legion	37	D&G Bus
576	Middlewich, British Legion	Sandbach, Common	37	D&G Bus
6014	Sandbach, Military Arms PH	Macclesfield BS	38	D&G Bus

Today we decided to re-visit Macclesfield. We checked the available bus tickets for High Peak, D&G Bus and even Bee Network should we go further afield. We also looked at places to eat and where to park. The weather was forecast for warm, mainly dry and with some sunshine. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. We got up at 10:30 and Matthew had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After getting dressed we set off around 12:00 to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road past the former Coral shop which is new going to be flats. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued back up Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and at the roundabout we joined the Eastbound A50. We ran through Longton and into Meir. We turned left onto the A520 and right onto Woodville Road. We turned left onto Westwood Road and right onto Stansmore Road. We ran to the end and we stopped outside a cafe. We went in and ordered food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating Matthew used the toilet and we got back into the car. We set off along Stansmore Road and we turned left onto Brookwood Drive. We turned right onto the A520 and we ran through Cellarhead, and hrough Wetley Rocks. As we approached Cheddleton we saw that the van was getting ready to leave for the day. We continued North through Cheddleton and Leek Brook and into the cente of Leek. We ran forwards onto St Edwards Street and we turned left onto the A523 and we past the site of the new Tim Hortons. We continued Northwards through Rushton Spencer and into Macclesfield. On the edge of town we ran forwards onto the A536 and we followed the road to the left. We turned right onto Churchill Way and we turned right onto Stanley Street and we parked jup in the multi-storey car park. We bought a ticket and we said goodbye to mum before setting off down the stairs and onto Stanley Street. We turned left onto Churchill Way and left onto Castle Street. We turned right onto Mill Street ans we headed towards the bus station. On the way we stopped to look at the Ian Curtis mural on the side of the Express Mini Market. We stood in the viewing area and Matthew got a picture of High Peak 294 which was parked up in the bus station.

High Peak 294 in Macclesfield bus station

We walked into the bus station and we looked for a bus we could catch. There were only 2 buses in service in the bus station. As we got closer to one of them we saw it was D&G Bus 6015 on a #38 to Crewe,

D&G Bus 6015 in Macclesfield bus station

We got on the bus and we bought D&G Network Day tickets at £6.90 each before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Mill Street. We ran forwards onto Park Green and we turned left onto the A536. We ran past Macclesfield college and we follwed the A536 to the left. We ran out of town through Gawsworth and Eaton. We ran to the edge of town and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto the A54. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 6015 before it continued towards Crewe.

D&G Bus 6015 in Congleton bus station

Once off the bus we throught about what we might do next. There were a couple of buses on layover. We saw D&G Bus 795 on layover in between runs on the #94 to Newcastle.

D&G Bus 795 in Congleton bus station

We decided that we would do the #42 when it was due off at 15:00. We saw it was D&G Bus 504 on a #42 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 504 in Congleton bus station

Whilst we waited for it to be readied for service, we walked into town to go to the pub. We set off along the A54 and we turned right onto Kinsey Street. We turned right onto Market Square and we walked past the Congleton Museum. We crossed over the High Street and we went to the pub. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we went to the bar and Matthew had a small glass of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over High Street and we went forwards onto Market Square. On the way back we found a short cut. We walked down the side of the library and down a walkway into the bus station. Whilst we waited for our bus to be readied for service. we sat down on a bench. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 5014 on a town circular service.

D&G Bus 5014 in Congleton bus station

A few minutes later D&G Bus 504 pulled onto the stand. We got on the bus and we placed the D&G Bus Network Day ticket under the scanner. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside D&G Bus 504 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside D&G Bus 504

We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto the A54. We turned left onto Mill Street and we continued onto Swan Bank. We turned right onto West Street. We ran forwards onto the A34 and we crossed the roundabout onto the A54. We ran out of town throught Somerton and Brereton Heath and into Holmes Chapel. There was a diversion and due to roadworks we did not call at every stop in town. We ran out of town and we crossed over the M6 at junction 18. We ran through Sproston Green and at the edge of Middlewich we turned right onto Centurion Way. We turned left onto King Street ans we headed Southwards towards the centre of Middlewich. We turned right to re-join the A54 and we crossed over the canal before turning left onto the A533 where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus, Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 504 as it continued towards Crewe.

D&G Bus 504 in Middlewich

We got off the bus and we saw D&G Bus 33 on a #42 to Congleton. We decided to check out the canal. We went under the A54, and we turned around again because we walked along the canal to the next stop. We walked past 3 locks and up to the next road bridge where we left the canal and walked onto the A533. We had about 10 minutes to wait for a bus towards Sandbach. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 574 on a #37 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 574 in Middlewich

We got on the bus and we placed the D&G Bus Network Day ticket under the scanner before we set down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A533 and we headed Southwards. 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. Once off the bus, Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 574 as it continued towards Crewe.

D&G Bus 574 in Sandbach

Once off the bus we headed into the shop and we bought a bottle of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars. Matthew indicated that he needed the toilet so we headed to the toilet by the market. We headed back to the bus stop and we saw D&G Bus 3011 on a #317 to Alsager.

D&G Bus 3011 in Sandbach

We waited for the bus towards Northwich. A short time we saw the bus appear on the other side of the common. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 56 on a #37 to Northwich.

D&G Bus 56 in Sandbach

We got on the bus and we placed the D&G Bus Network Day ticket under the scanner before we set 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 got up and got off the bus. We had just over 10 minutes for the bus back South, so we crossed the road and we headed into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwadrs Matthew had a small glass of Coke. After we had finished we went outside to catch the bus. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 576 on a #37 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 576 in Middlewich

We got on the bus and we placed the D&G Bus Network Day ticket under the scanner before we set down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A533 and we headed Southwards. 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. Once off the bus, Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 576 as it continued towards Crewe.

D&G Bus 576 in Sandbach

On the other side of the common our next bus was already at the stop. As we got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6014 on a #38 to Macclesfield.

D&G Bus 6014 in Sandbach

We got on the bus and we placed the D&G Bus Network Day ticket under the scanner for the final time today before we set down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the Common onto Congleton Road. We joined the A534 and past the site of the new development by the M6. We continued along the A534 and we crossed over the M6 and into Arclid. We carried on through Medhurst Green and we crossed over the Wall Hill roundabouts. On the edge of Congleton we joined the A34 and we ran East along the road for a short while before going onto West Street. We entered town along Antrobus Street, Mill Street and Mountbatten Way. We turned right into Market Street, past the Bear Grills cafe and into the bus station. After a short wait we got back onto the A54 and we headed Westwards. We turned right onto the Northbound A34 and at the edge of town we turned right onto the A536. We ran through Eaton and Gawsworth and into Macclesfield. We continued along A536 and we ran into Sutherland Street. We turned left into Waters Green and Queen Victoria Street. When we got to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed out of the bus station. Matthew got another picture of D&G Bus 6014 before working a #38 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 6014 in Macclesfield bus station

We set off on foot to go and meet up with mum. We turned right onto Mill Street and right onto Queen Victoria Street. We continued onto Waters Green and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we headed to the bar. Matthew had a small glass of Coke. After we had finished we met up with uncle Dave and we continued on foot towards mum. We continued along Waters Green and we walked forwards onto Gas Road. We went under the A523 and we walked along a footpath next to the River Bollin. We crossed the B5470 and we headed into the car park at Tesco. We met up with mum and we got in the car. Matthew had a sausage roll and a can of Cherry Coke. We set off out of the car park onto Black Lane and we turned right onto the B5470. We turned left and we headed Southwards down the A523. We turned right onto the A536 and we turned left to follow the A536 out of town. We ran past Macclefield College and we turned left to continue following the A536. We ran through Gawsworth and Rodeheath and through Eaton. As we approached Lower Heath we went past the chip shop we suposed to stop at! We turned around at Giantswood Lane to go back to the chip shop. Whilst waiting to get back onto the A536 we saw grey minicoach JA58 BUS and white coach YH67 XSM. We stopped at the chip shop and I went inside to get food. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy and we also bought a can of Dandelion & Burdock for later on. When I had finished eating we set off onto the A536 and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran down into the valley and we turned right onto the A534. We continued through Medhurst Green and Arclid. As we approached the M6 we passed D&G Bus 135 on #38 to Congleton. We joined the Southbound M6 and as we travelled through Cheshire we saw an unidentified Anthony Travel and an unidentified white green and blue double decker (Kaz's Crusaders?). We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we joined the Southbound A500 through Longport and Etruria into Stoke. We came off the A500 and we diverted onto Whieldon Road past the old Board Products factory which is being converted into a new soft play place. We dropped off uncle Dave and Matthew got out to use the toilet. He also had some of uncle Rob's Fanta. We updated uncle daves calendar to show recent activity. Once we had dropped off uncle Dave we set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now up for sale. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we saw green minibus R482 NDM parked up. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 19:40. 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 Youtube and we got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Northwich / Winsford 30-08-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
574	Northwich Interchange	Winsford, Library	31	D&G Bus
55	Winsford, Guildhall	Winsford, Industrial Estate Roundabout	37	D&G Bus
576	Winsford, Industrial Estate Roundabout	Northwich Interchange	31	D&G Bus
58	Northwich Interchange	Tarvin, Hockenhull Lane	82	D&G Bus
577	Tarvin, Park Close	Northwich, Castle Court	82	D&G Bus
582	Greenbank, Greenbabk Hotel	Northwich Interchange	49	D&G Bus

Today we decided to re-visit Northwich. Matthew had originally chosen another destination, but we decided to use that for our trip in 2 weeks time. Matthew chose again and he chose Northwich. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up at 10:00 and had toast for breakfast. We got in the car and we set off around 11:30. We set off through Blurton onto 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 headed Northwards through Etruria and Longport. AS we travelled up the A500 we saw YP74 XBN, Stanton's of Stoke 82 HBC, red minibus YJ22 FZF, First Potteries 63103(#501), Llew Jones LJ72 LLJ, taxi minibus GJ23 YNX and Burland Coaches YN07 OZE. We joined the Northbound M6 headed up to the A54. As we travelled North we saw an unidentified Eavesway coach. We came off at junction 18 and we headed into Middlewich. We headed arund the one-way system and we stopped at the food truck. Matthew had a burger washed down with a can of dandelion & burdock. 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 walk past the Interchange and we saw D&G Bus 57 on layover in between runs on the #82 to Chester.

D&G Bus 57 in Northwich Interchange

Matthew decided he want ed a cake so we walked into the town centre past the hanging witch and we turned right into the pedestrian area. We walked towards Asda and we stopped at The Coffee House. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a slice of caramel shortbread and a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we went back through the town and we met up with uncle Dave. We walked to the Interchange and we saw Warrington's Own Buses 1037 on a N4 service to Barnton.

Warrington's Own Buses 1037 in Northwich Interchange

We considered doing D&G 57 to Chester, but it pulled off before we could get there. D&G 102 pulled into the Interchange and was going to work a #89 to Pickmere in about 25 minutes. We deciedd to wait for the #31 which was heading into town. A short time latter the bus appeared. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 574 on a #31 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 574 in Northwich Interchange

We got on the bus and we bought Network Bus Duo ticket at £12 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 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 where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 574 and it continued towards Crewe.

D&G Bus 574 in Winsford

We realised there was a bus back towards Northwich due, so we went under the subway and waited at the bus stop by the Guildhall. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 55 on a #37 to Northwich.

D&G Bus 55 in Winsford

We got on the bus and we flashed the D&G Network Duo Day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. 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 where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 55 as it continued towards Northwich.

D&G Bus 55 in Winsford

Once off the bus we walked over to the new service station on the end of the industrial estate. We crossed over the road and we walked into the service station. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we bought some pop and a couple of chocolate bars. We walked back over the road and onto the A533 to wait for the next Northbound bus. As short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 576 on a #31 to Northwich.

D&G Bus 576 in Winsford

We got on the bus and we placed our Neywork Day Duo ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up the fast section of 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 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 D&G Bus 576 before it returned on a #37 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 576 in Northwich Interchange

Once off the bus we decided to headed to the pub. We went to the bar and we ordered 2 glasses of Coke. Matthew had a glass of Coke and we sat and watched the latest football scored on the TV. When we had finished we headed back to the Interchange. We saw Warrington's Own Buses 1041 on a #9A to Warrington.

Warrington's Own Buses 1041 in Northwich Interchange

Also seen was D&G Bus 100 on a #49 to Weaverham.

D&G Bus 100 in Northwich Interchange

We decided to do the #82 which had been on layover for a while. We saw it was D&G Bus 58 on a #82 to Chester.

D&G Bus 58 in Northwich Interchange

We got on the bus and we scanned the Network Bus Duo ticket before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along Watling Street and then turned right into Chester Way. We crossed over the weaver and we turned left onto the A559. We ran West out of town and as we passed some minibuses parked up off Milner Road adjacent to Greenbank railway station. We continued out past Hartford station and we joined the Westbound A556. We turned right onto Weaverham Road and we ran through the Cuddington housing estate before we joined the Southbound A49. We turned right by the petrol station to re-join the A556 and we carried on Westwards. We then continued on along one of the fast parts of the route through Oakmere until we joined the Westbound A54. We continued for a further 500m and then we turned left into Kelsall village. After running through the village we re-joined the A54. It wsa going to be a dead time in Tarvin village, so we planned to get off at Tarvin Sands... However. there were roadworks where the bus stop is, We spoke to the driver and he said he would drop us at a different stop. We ran inti Tarvin village and as we approached the stop we saw the bus coming the other way! The driver flashed the other driver and told him there passengers coming across. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 58 as it headed towards Chester.

D&G Bus 58 in Tarvin

We crossed the road and we saw the other bus was D&G Bus 577 on a #82 to Northwich.

D&G Bus 577 in Tarvin

We got on the bus and we scanned the Network Bus Duo ticket before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along High Street and we turned right onto the A54. We turned right again to run through Kelsall. We rejoined the A54 and we ran through Oakmere before we veered left onto the A556. At the crossed roads we turned left onto the A49 and we entered the estate in Cuddington along Ash Road. We ran through the estate and we rejoined the A556 and ran East to Harford where we came off and went onto the A559. We ran past Hartford and Greenbank railway stations and we entered Northwich. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 577 as it headed towards Northwich.

D&G Bus 577 in Northwich

Once off the bus we headed into a pub and Matthew went to the toilet. We had a small glass of Coke and afterwards we went out to see uncle Dave. We crossed over the road and as we had a little time we walkd back to the Greenbank Hotel. Matthew took a picture of the large house on the junction which is being redeveloped. We waited at the bus stop and Matthew had a Milky Way. A short time later the bus came around the corner and we saw it was D&G Bus 582 on a #49 to Rudheath.

D&G Bus 582 in Greenbank

We got on the bus and we placed the Network Duo ticket under the scanner for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A559 and we headed Eastwards. We joined the A533 on the edge of town and we crossed over the river Weaver and into the Interchange. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 582 as it continued towards Rudheath.

D&G Bus 582 in Northwich Interchange

We waited by the Interchange and mum came to pick us up. We got in the car and we set off onto the A533. We continued Southwards out of town and to the edge of Winsford. We followed the A533 left and we joined the A54. We ran into Middlewich and we re-joined the A533 and ran out of town. We turned left onto St Annes Avenue and I parked up. I walked to the chop shop on the main road and fetched some food for everyone. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of dandelion and burdock. When I had finished eating we set off along St Annes Avenue and left onto Sutton Lane. We turned left onto Long Lane South and we re-joined the A533. We ran along side the Trent & Mersey canal, which at this moment seems ton be almost empty. We continued to the edge of Sandbach and through to the motorway. As we apoproached the motorway we saw Keane Coaches YT24 BRF. We joined the Southbound M6 and we ran down to Junction 16. As we travelled Southwards we passed 5 ALS Coaches coaches and 3 Big Coach Company coaches. We went Southwards down the A500. We ran along the high level A500 and onto Wheildon Road. We went into uncle Dave's and Uncle Dav e had his birthday presents from Matthew. Matthew used the toilet and had some of uncle Rob's Fanta orange. After dropping off uncle Dave 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 and right onto the A5035. We got back to the house around 19:00. Matthew had his medication and chilled out on his computer. Matthew did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Later on Matthew had a Flake ice cream. Matthew settled down around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Crewe / Winsford 05-07-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
576	Crewe BS	Winsford, Guildhall	31	D&G Bus
58	Winsford, Library	Leighton Hospital	37	D&G Bus
5001	Leighton Hospital	Crewe BS	42	D&G Bus
4	Crewe BS	Nantwich BS	84X	D&G Bus
123	Nantwich BS	Crewe BS	84X	D&G Bus

Today we decided to revisit Crewe. We asked Matthew on the Firday where he would like to go and he chose Crewe. Research consisted of just checking the weather which was for mainly cloudy with some sunshine. We also found out the was a festival being held in Crewe. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:30 and had toast and orange juice 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. As we approached stoke we saw an unidentified Travel Express minibus behind the wall. We continued Northwards up the A500 through Etruria and Longport and we passed an unidentified Hartley's Travel coach. 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 continuyed up the B5071. We turne left onto the A534 and we turned right onto the A5078. We turned left onto Wistaston Road and right onto Flag Lane. We continued onto Hightown and we turned right onto West Street. We parked up by the shops and we said goodbye to mum. We cut through Victoria Square and we we turned right onto Victoria Street. WE got to the bus station and we had a look around. We saw Stagecoach Merseyside 26051 on a #84 to Chester.

Stagecoach Merseyside 26051 in Crewe bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 63174 on a #103 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63174 in Crewe bus station

Matthew decided he wanted to head towards Winsford. We had around 20 minutes before anything in that direction. We turned down D&G Bus 57 on a #37 to Northwich. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 576 on a #31 to Northwich.

D&G Bus 576 in Crewe bus station

We got on the bus and we booked D&G Network Duo Day tickets at £12.00 before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station. We turned left onto Victoria Street. We turned right onto Hightown and we ran forwards onto Broad Street. We crossed the railway line and we turned left onto the B5076. We followed the road right at the roundabout and we turned left onto a new road that goes into Leighton Hospital. At the hospital there was a small bus station. We left the bus station area and we crossed turned right onto A530. We turned left onto Eardswick Lane and we turned left onto Cross Lane. We turned right and we headed Northwards up the B5074. We continbued to Glebe Green and we turned left onto Swanlow Drive. We turned right onto Darnhall School Lane and left onto Glebe Green Drive. We ran forwards onto Durham Drive and we turned left onto Dover Drive. We continued onto Mount Pleasnt Drive and we turned right onto Denbigh Drive. We turned left onto Beeston Drive and we re-joined the B5074. We turned right onto the A54 and when we got to the centre of Winsford we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 576 as it continued towards Northwich.

D&G Bus 576 in Winsford

Once off the bus we went under the A54 and we headed to Costa Coffee. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we got some food. Matthew had a Biscoff cheesecake and a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we went outside to uncle Dave. We waited for the next bus back in the direction of Crewe. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 57 on a #37 to Northwich which we had turned down earlier. A short time later we saw our bus approaching. As we got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 58 on a #31 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 58 in Winsford

We got on the bus and we placed the Network duo day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up the A54 and we turnbed left onto the B5074. We turned right onto Beeston Drive and right onto Denbigh Drive. We turned left onto Mount Pleasant Drive and we ran forwards onto Dovey Drive. We turned right onto Durham Drive and we ran forwards onto Glebe Green Drive. We turned right onto Darnhall School Lane and we turned left onto Swanlow DRive. We turned right out of Glebe Green onto the Southbound B5074. We ran into Church Minshull and we turned left onto Cross Lane. We went over the Shropshire Union Canal and we turned right onto Eardswick Lane. We crossed over the A530 and we ran forwards onto the B5076. We turned right onto Bobby Brown Way and we turnmed right into the hospital where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew shared a small packet of Shortbread and he had a can of Orange Fanta. We waited for bus bus towards Crewe. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 48 on a #12 to Shavington.

D&G Bus 48 in Leighton

A short time later we saw the bus we wantd to catch. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 5001 on a #42 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 5001 in Leighton

We got on the bus and we placed the Network duo 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 Bobby Brown Way past the site of a new school. We turned right onto the B5076 and we headed Southwards down Minshull New Road. We turmed left into Rolls Avenue and we crossed over Chassagne Square. We turned right onto Frank Webb Avenue and we turned left onto the A532. We ran forwards onto the A5078 and we ram past the old railway works which is now run by Alstom. We ran alongside the Chester line and we turned left onto Harrison Drive. We ran forwards onto Delamere Street and we entered the bus station from the South end where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we decided to head towards Nantwich. The bus was already on stand and we saw it was D&G BUs 4 on a #84X to Nantwich.

D&G Bus 4 in Crewe bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Network duo day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. 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 turned right onto the A534 and we crossed over A51 at the Peacock Roundabout. Just before town we turned right onto Millstone Lane. 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 D&G Bus 4 befoer it returned on a #84X to Crewe.

D&G Bus 4 in Nantwich bus station

We walked down Beam Street and we stopped at a pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we went to the bar and ordered drinks. Matthew had a glass of Coke and we sat down near the window. Whilst we had our drinks we saw Stagecoach Merseyside 15583 on a #84 to Crewe and Stagecoach Merseyside 15567 on a #84 to Chester. When we hhad finished our drinks we walked back along Beam Street to the bus station. We saw D&G Bus 34 on a #53 to Audlem.

D&G Bus 34 in Nantwich bus station

A short time later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 123 on a #84X to Crewe.

D&G Bus 123 in Nantwich bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Network duo day ticket under the scanner. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside D&G Bus 123 before we sat down.

Inside D&G Bus 123

After waiting for time, we set of out of the bus station and we turned right onto Beam Street. We passed the tractor shop and we turned right onto the B5074. We turned left onto Crewe Road and we headed out of Nantwich. We crossed the A51 and we ran forwards onto the A534. We ran through Willaston and Wells Green and we ran into Crewe. We turned left onto Edleston Road and we ran forwards onto Market Street. We turned left onto Market Square and forwards onto Delamere Street. We turned right into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus we walked to the end. We saw D&G Bus 46 on a #12 to Leighton Hospital.

D&G Bus 46 in Crewe bus station

Also seen was D&G Bus 577 on a #31 to Northwich.

D&G Bus 577 in Crewe bus station

We called mum and we arranged to meet her in Asda car park. She was still in another shops at this point, so we walked over to asda and we went inside to get some cold drinks. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we picked up drinks for everyone. Matthew also picked up a Twirl. We paid for the the goods and we went outside to meet uncle Dave. A few minutes later mum appeared and we got in the car. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. We decide 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. AS we turned right on the roundabout we saw St Michaels Dance Troupe double decker J28 KHT. 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 can of Cherry Coke. As it was warm Matthew had a Flake ice cream. Matthew went to bed around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Stoke / Newcastle 18-01-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67150	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop P	23	First Potteries
63118	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	4	First Potteries
63362	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
67150	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63360	Hanley BS	Fenton, Alfred Street	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the dentist and we saw City Centre Central PO14 OKZ. Matthwe went into the living room and we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley today. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67150 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke 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. We got up and got off the bus. We set off on foot onto Church Street and we crossed over the A500 onto City Road. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 35941 on a #25 to Keele. The walked along A52 and we turned right onto Lordship Lane and we University Student Accommodation. We went around the corner The Catalyst Building. When we had finished and we said goodbye and we returned to Hanley in a taxi. We set off along the A52 and we turned right onto Boughey Road. Once off the bus we we walked down College Road and we went into Hanley Park for a while. We walk northwards through the park and into the North West corner to the park. After spending a while there we walked to Regent Road and we saw white minibus UM 3772 AC. We turned left onto Downey Street and left onto Jasper Street and right onto the ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street. We went into the museum and Matthew went around and saw the sights. E saw the replica Spifire and looked at the space exhibit and tried on and Astronauts Helmet. Matthew visited the cafe and had a can of Coke. Afterwards he went to the toilet. After seen a few of the other exhibits Matthew left the museum. We saw Henshaws Coaches FXZ 8495 outside the museum.

Henshaws Coaches FXZ 8495 in Hanley

After a quick walk around there we walked up John Street to the bus station. We went into the bus station and Matthew went to the toilet. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 63118 on a #4 to Crackley.

First Potteries 63118 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and then we joined the clockwise ring road. At the end we turned left onto Etruria Road before going under the A53 onto Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Forge Lane past a new minibus building by the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford where we saw First Potteries 63117 on a #4 to Hanley. We ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station. We got up and we got off the bus. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63174 in Newcastle bus station

Matthew went to the toilet and we saw First Potteries 35937 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35937 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 576 on a #85 to Nantwich.

D&G Bus 576 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 63362 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63362 in Newcastle bus station

We got on 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 onto Temple Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-op and Matthew had a bottle of Coke. We went outside onto Christchurch Street. We walked back into Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. Matthew had an ice cream. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car MJ22 HHV outside there yard. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67150 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67150 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 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. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off onto Lichfield Street. We continued up Tontine Street and forwards onto Market Square. We went into the Intu Potteries shopping centre and Matthew went to the other end and up in the lift. We went into a shop and then we returned onto Tontine Street. We continued down to Etruria Road and we went to the oub for tea. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and fries followed by a lemon meringue pie. When we had finished we walked back to the shops. We set off up Etruria Road and forwards onto Tontine Street. We crossed over Stafford Street and we continued to Tontine Square. We stopped on Parliament Row and we walked onto Old Hall Street. We walked up Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67141 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67141 in Hanley bus station

As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63360 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 63360 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot on the road at the back of Victoria Road. We turned left onto Manor Street. We crossed over City Road and we went back to the residential unit. Matthew went to his room to chill out and use his computer. He also watched buses out of the window. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.