Trip to Wrexham / Llangollen 15-02-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1006	Wrexham BS	Llangollen, Parade Street	5	Arriva NW&W
228	Llangollen, Parade Street	Chirk, Hand Hotel	64	Tanat Valley
2655	Chirk, Hand Hotel	Cefn Mawr, o/s Tesco	2	Arriva NW&W
2659	Cefn Mawr, Opp Tesco	Johnstown, o/s Co-op	2C	Arriva NW&W
1010	Johnstown, after Co-op	Ruabon, Station Road	5	Arriva NW&W
1012	Ruabon, Station Road	Wrexham BS	5	Arriva NW&W

Today We decided to re-visit Wrexham. Reseach for the trip consisted of looking at the 1 bws ticket, looking at where we ate on our previous visits to Wrexham and checking the weather. The weather was for grey skys with rain and cold. Matthew woke up at 08:00 to have his medication. Matthew got up at 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready and we set off just before 12:00 to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road and 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 travelled up the A500 we saw Z Carz WU67 UJC and black minibus HS24 YLZ. We continued past the M6 and 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 Cherry Coke. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. We got in the car and we turned around and went back South B5071. We turned left onto Laura Street and we continued down the Manor Way and left onto Brookhouse Drive. We followed the road around to the left and Davenport Avenue and back onto the B5071. and we joined the Westbound A500. We continued for a further 3 miles or so and we turned right onto the Nantwich bypass, past the new road under construction and we ran around the North side of Nantwich before joining the Westbound A534. We travelled west for around 4 miles and we crossed over the A49. We crossed over the A41 at Croxton and we continued to the eastern edge of Wrexham. We continued onto Holt Street and we ran into the centre of town. We veered right onto Chester Street and we turned left into the library car park and parked up. We said goodbye to mum and we walked onto Rhosddu Road. We continued to the bus station and we turned left onto Trinity Street walking past the buses on layover. In the row of buses we saw Valentines Travel J99 VTS on layover in between runs on the town link services.

Valentines Travel J99 VTS in Wrexham bus station

We walked into the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we considered what we might catch. We saw Tanat Valley 233 arrive into the bus station and go on layover.

Tanat Valley 233 in Wrexham bus station

We consider catch Valentine's Travel J99 VTS on the TL3 service, but we wanted to buy a 1Bws ticket and the driver wasn't sure how to issue them. We decided to go towards Llangollen. We looked on stand and we saw a double decker. As we got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 1006 on a #5 to Llangolllen.

Arriva NW&W 1006 in Wrexham bus station

We got on the bus and we brought 1bws day tickets at £7.00 each before going upstairs and sitting down in one of the bays of 4 sets around a table. We set off along Trinity Street and we followed the one way system around onto King Street. We joined the A5152 and we ran past Wrexham Central. We headed out of town through Rhostyllen and under the A483. We continued through Pentre Bychan and through Johnstown. We continued into Ruabon and we turned right onto the A539. We ran through Acrefair and Trevor and we entered intl Llangollen from the East side. In the town we turned left onto Castle Street and we crossed over the river Dee. We turned right onto Market Street. We turned right onto East Street and we ran to the end where we got stopped in traffic. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew got another picture of Arriva NW&W 1006 before it returned to Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 1006 in Llangollen

We walked around the corner onto Castle Street and we went to a kiosk. Matthew had a vanilla ice cream and a bottle of Coke. We walked back around the corner onto Parade Street to wait for a bus. We saw on the map that there was a Tanat Valley bus in the area. Whilst we waited we saw Lloyds Coaches BV24 LMM on a T3 to Barmouth.

Lloyds Coaches BV24 LMM in Llangollen

A few minutes later we saw Arriva NW&W 1012 on a #5 to Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 1012 in Llangollen

Almost as soon as we saw the Arriva double decker we saw our bus approaching. As it closer we saw it was Tanat Valley 228 on a #64 to Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog.

Tanat Valley 228 in Llangollen

We got on the bus and we placed the 1bws day tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Parade Street and we turned right onto Castle Street. We turned left onto Regent Street and right onto Brook Street and up the hill into a housing estate. We ran forwards onto Pengwern and around the loop and back onto Brook Street. We ran back down the hill and we turned right onto Regent Street. We had a fast run along the A5 to Froncysyllte and we turned left onto Gate Road. We ran down the hill and around the community centre before coming back up Gate Road and re-joining the Eastbound A5. We continued to the A483 and we went straight across towards Holt. We turned left onto Black Park and we ran into the small hamlet. We did a 3 point turn on the end of the road by the bus stop and we waited time before setting off back along Black Park. We ran under the Chirk bypass and we turned left onto the B5070 and we ran the final mile or so into the centre of Chirk. We turned right onto Station Avenue and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Tanat Valley 228.

Tanat Valley 228 in Chirk

We walked around the corner onto Church Street and we had a look around. Matthew indicated that he wanted to go to the pub, but the pub across the road appeared to be closed, so we headed back to the bus stop with a promise of a pub visit later on. As we got to the bus stop we turned and saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 2655 on a #2 to Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 2655 in Chirk

We got on the bus and we placed the 1bws day tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up the B5070 and we turned right onto Colliery Road. We follwed Colliery Road to the left and we ran through the housing estate before rejoining the Northbound B5070. We turned right onto the A5 and we ran to the A483 where we turned left. We ran fast Northwards over the Dee and we turned left onto the A539. We veered left onto the B5605 and we ran into Rhosymedre. We turned right onto High Street and we ran into Cefn Mawr. We turned left onto Oxford Street and we ran past Tesco. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva Midlands 2655 as it continued towards Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 2655 in Cefn Mawr

We went down the steps to Tesco and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a walk around the shop and we brought a a phone charger and a chocolate bar. After paying for the food we went outside and we went to the Wrexham bound stop. Whilst we waited Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. A few minutes later the bus appeared. As expected we saw it was Arriva NW&W 2659 on a #2C to Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 2659 in Cefn Mawr

We got on the bus and we placed the 1bws day tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Oxford Street and we turned right onto the B5096. We turned left onto Rock Road and we turned right onto Hampden Way and we ran Westwards alongside the A539 in to opposite direction that we had just travelled along. We ran forwards onto Oak Road and we turned right onto the A539 and we headed back Eastwards. We ran up to the roundabout and we turned left onto the B5605. We ran through Ruabon and as we headed Northwards we continued for around another mile up to Johnstown and we got up and got off by the big Co-op. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2659 as it continued Northwards towards Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 2659 in Johnstown

Once off the bus we gheaded to the Co-op to get supplies. We went into the shop and we bought a can of Coke and a large Galaxy Caramel bar. We headed back to the bus stop and we shared out the chocolate bar whist we waited for the bus. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 1010 on a #5 to Llangollen.

Arriva NW&W 1010 in Johnstown

We got on the bus and we placed the 1bws day tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up out of Johnstown and we continued into Ruabon and we ran under the B5605. We got up and got off the bus as we approached Ruabon railway station. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 1010 as it continued towards Llangollen.

Arriva NW&W 1010 in Ruabon

Once off the bus we crossed pver the road and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and I ordered the drinks. Matthew returned and we sat down with the drinks. Matthew had a small glass of Coke. When we had fininshed we went outside and we walked to the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 1012 on a #5 to Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 1012 in Ruabon

We got on the bus and we placed the 1 bws tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off Southwards along the B5605 and we continued for around another mile up to Johnstown and we continued into Rhostyllen and we ran under the A483. We ran up the A5152 the last two miles or so into the cente of Wrexham and past Wreham General railway station. We turned right into Regent Street and left into King Street. We turned left into Lord Street and we stopped outside the bus station. where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Arriva NW&W 1012 before it worked back to Oswestry.

Arriva NW&W 1012 in Wrexham bus station

Once off the bus we walked along Trinity Street and we looked at the buses on layover. We saw Arriva NW&W 662 parked up.

Arriva NW&W 662 in Wrexham bus station

Also see was Arriva NW&W 3207 in between run on the #2 to Oswestry.

Arriva NW&W 3207 in Wrexham bus station

Mum appeared in the car and we did a crew change. Matthew had a cup of Cherry Coke with ice. Once in the car we drove onto Chester Street. We followed the road around onto Holt Street and we turned right onto Market Street. We parked up and I went to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage, chips and gravy. Once I had finished eating we set off along Market Street and we turned right onto Holt Street. We ran to the edge of town and we joined the Eastbound A534. We ran out of town through Rhosnesni and we joined the main A534 and ran Eastwards out of town. We ran up to Nantwich crossing the A41 and A49. We joined the A51 and we passed the site of a new Shell petrol station where work has statrted. We continued Nantwich by-pass and we ran around the North side of town and we joined the A500. We crossed over the west coast main line and when we got to the A531 we saw that A500 was closed due to an accident. We turned right onto the A531 and left onto the B5500. We ran through Audley towards Chesterton. We turned left onto Cedar Road and we ran past Crackley Bank to the A34. We headed South past Bradwell Hospital which is awaiting funding to help rebuild it. We turned left onto the B5369 and we ran though Wolstanton Marsh and into Basford. We turned left onto the A53 and right onto the A500. We ran through Etruria into Stoke. We came off the A500 and we diverted onto Wheildon Road. We dropped off uncle Dave and Matthew got out to use the toilet. He also had some of uncle Rob's Fanta orange. We updated uncle daves calendar to show recent activity. Once we had dropped off uncle Dave we set off onto Wheildon Road. 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 19:30. Matthew had his medication and 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. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke and slice of victoria sponge. We got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Wrexham / Llandegla 14-09-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
4547	Wrexham BS	Llandegla, o/s Post Office	X51	Arriva NW&W
4487	Llandegla, o/s Post Office	Wrexham, Fire Station	X51	Arriva NW&W
703	Wrexham, Watery Lane Level Crossing	Wrexham BS	12	Arriva NW&W
236	Wrexham BS	Chirk, St Mary's Church	T12	Tanat Valley
3210	Chirk, Hand Hotel	Johnstown, Co-op	2A	Arriva NW&W
3209	Johnstown, Co-op	Wrexham BS	2	Arriva NW&W

Today We decided to re-visit Wrexham. Reseach for the trip consisted of looking at the 1 bws ticket, looking at where we ate on our previous visits to Wrexham and checking the weather. The weather was for dry weather with some sunshine. Matthew woke up at 08:00 to have his medication. Matthew got up at 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready and we set off just after 12:00 to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road and 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 travelled up the A500 we saw AJS Passenger Travel AJ54 BUZ. We continued past the M6 and 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 saw D&G Bus 92 on a #12 to Shavington. We got in the car and we turned around and went back South B5071. We turned left onto Laura Street and we continued down the Manor Way and left onto Brookhouse Drive. We followed the road around to the left and Davenport Avenue and back onto the B5071. and we joined the Westbound A500. We continued for a further 3 miles or so and we turned right onto the Nantwich bypass, past the new road under construction and we ran around the North side of Nantwich before joining the Westbound A534. We travelled west for around 4 miles and we crossed over the A49. We crossed over the A41 at Croxton and we continued to the eastern edge of Wrexham. We continued onto Holt Street and we ran into the centre of town. We veered right onto Chester Street and we turned left into the library car park and parked up. We said goodbye to mum and we walked onto Rhosddu Road. We continued to the bus station and we turned left onto Trinity Street walking past the buses on layover. We saw Arriva NW&W 2150 about to work a #11 to Minera.

Arriva NW&W 2150 in Wrexham bus station

Also seen was Arriva NW&W 3211 in Between runs to Oswestry.

Arriva NW&W 3211 in Wrexham bus station

Another vehicle seen was Tanat Valley 235 on a T12 Traws Cymru service to Newtown.

Tanat Valley 235 in Wrexham bus station

We went into the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. We had also seen an Arriva double decker on layover on the X51 to Denbigh. This is a service we often saw late on when it was too late to do a return trip on it. As we had only just got their we decided that today would be a good day to try this service. We had a bout 10 minutes to wait and after a short wait we saw the bus arrive on stand. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 4547 on a X51 to Denbigh.

Arriva NW&W 4547 in Wrexham bus station

We got on the bus and we bought 1 bws tickets at £7 each before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Trinity Street and we followed the one way system around onto King Street. We joined the A5152 and we crossed over the A525. We ran through Coedpoeth and Gegin and we entered into Bwlchgwyn and Four Crosses. We veered right onto the A5104 and left onto Allt Yr Efail we ran into Llandegla. The bus turned in the road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4547 as it continued towards Denbigh.

Arriva NW&W 4547 in Llandegla

Once off the bus we crossed over the road and walked around the corner to the Llandegla Community Shop & Cafe. The cafe was closed so we bought an ice pop and a Milky Way. We crossed back over the road to the Offa's Dyke sign and we sat on the bench whilst Matthew ate his ice pop and Milky Way. We saw on the map there was a landmark so we walked along Allt Yr Efail and crossed over the River Alyn. We turned left onto the public footpath and we crossed over a footbridge to the well. This ancient well is illedged to have healing properties including curing epilepsy. After we had seen the well we returned over the footbridge and along the footpath. We turned right onto Allt Yr Efail and we headed back to the bus stop. We had around 10 minutes to wait and a short time later we saw the bus coming down the hill. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 4487 on a X51 to Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 4487 in Llandegla

We got on the bus and we placed the 1 bws tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off up Allt Yr Efail and we turned right onto the A5104. We turned left into the A525 and we ran through Bwlchgwyn. We continued through Minera ran up through Coedpoeth and we turned left into Croesnewydd Road and we ran down the hill to Wrexham and we turned left into the A5152 and we got up and got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of Arriva NW&W 4487 as it continued towards Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 4487 in Wrexham

Once off the bus the plan was to wait for another bus into the bus station. A bus stopped, but they driver said it was a set down only stop as we were not that far from the bus station. So we set off on foot back to the previous stop. We set off along the A5152 in a South West direction and we turned right onto Watery Road. We stopped at the bus stop just before the level crossing. We had a bout 10 minutes to wait for the next bus. A short time later we saw an unidentified Solo SR approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 703 on a #12 to Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 703 in Wrexham

We got on the bus and we placed the 1bws day tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Croesnewydd Road and we crossed over the A5152 the last two few hundres yards or so into the cente of Wrexham and past Wreham General railway station. We turned right into Regent Street and left into King Street. We turned left into Lord Street and we stopped outside the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a look around to see what we could catch. We saw Arriva NW&W 1005 on layover.

Arriva NW&W 1005 in Wrexham bus station

Also seen was Arriva NW&W 3207 on a #2 to Oswestry.

Arriva NW&W 3207 in Wrexham bus station

Another vehicle seen was M & H Coaches YJ13 HJO on a #29 to Mold.

M & H Coaches YJ13 HJO in Wrexham bus station

We decided to do the T12 to Oswestry as far as Chirk. We saw it was Tanat Valley 236 on the T12 to Oswestry.

Tanat Valley 236 in Wrexham bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the 1bws day tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Trinity Street and we followed the one way system around onto King Street. We joined the A541 and and we came off by the Wrexham AFC statdium and headed Southwards down the A483. As we travelled Northwards we saw an unidentified Don Fraser coach. We went under the A5 and we ran under the Chirk bypass and we turned left onto the B5070 and we ran the final mile or so into the centre of Chirk and we got up and got off. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Tanat Valley 236 as it continued towards Welshpool.

Tanat Valley 236 in Chirk

Once off the bus we walked up Church Street and we headed into the Hand Hotel. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we went to the bar and we had a glass of Coke. We sat near to the reception desk and we had ours drinks. When we had fnished we went outside to uncle Dave. We crossed the road and waited at the bus stop. We only had to wait a couple of minutes and the bus appeared. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 3210 on a #2A to Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 3210 in Chirk

We got on the bus and we placed the 1bws day tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up the B5070 and we turned right onto Colliery Road. We follwed Colliery Road to the left and we ran through the housing estate before rejoining the Northbound B5070. We turned right onto the A5 and we ran to the A483 where we turned left. We ran fast Northwards over the Dee and we turned left onto the A539. We veered left onto the B5605 and we ran into Rhosymedre. We turned right onto High Street and we ran into Cefn Mawr. We turned left onto Oxford Street and we ran past Tesco. We joined the B5096 and we ran up the hill to the main road. As we approached Ruabon we turned right onto Wynnstay Lane. We turned right onto Hampden Way and we ran Westwards alongside the A539 in to opposite direction that we had just travelled along. We ran forwards onto Oak Road and we turned right onto the A539 and we headed back Eastwards. We ran up to the roundabout and we turned left onto the B5605. We ran through Ruabon and as we headed Northwards we continued for around another mile up to Johnstown and we got up and got off by the big Co-op. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 3210 as it continued Northwards towards Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 3210 in Johnstown

Once off the bus we gheaded to the Co-op to get supplies. In the car park was blue minibus EF05 YCE parked up nearby.

EF05 YCE in Johnstown

We went into the shop and we bought a can of Coke and a large Galaxy Caramel bar. We headed back to the bus stop and we shared out the chocolate bar whist we waited for the bus. A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 2155 on a #2 to Oswestry. Not long after that we saw a bus approaching from the South. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 3209 on a #2 to Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 3209 in Johnstown

We got on the bus and we flashed the 1 bws ticket to the driver for the final time today before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of Johnstown and we continued into Rhostyllen and we ran under the A483. We ran up the A5152 the last two miles or so into the cente of Wrexham and past Wreham General railway station. We turned right into Regent Street and left into King Street. We turned left into Lord Street and we stopped outside the bus station. where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Arriva Midlands 3209 before it worked back to Oswestry.

Arriva NW&W 3209 in Wrexham bus station

Once off the bus we headed back to the car park along Trinity Street. We saw Tanat Valley 234 on a T12 to Four Crosses.

Tanat Valley 234 in Wrexham bus station

We turned right onto Rhosddu Road and we cut through by the library to the car park. Mum appeared in the car and we did a crew change. Matthew had a cup of Fanta with ice. Once in the car we drove along King Street and we turned left onto Lord Street. We turned left onto Trinity Street and left onto Rhosddu Road. We turned right onto the A5152 and right onto Chester Street. We followed the road around onto Holt Street and we turned right onto Market Street. We parked up and I went to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage, chips and gravy washed down with a can of Cherry Coke. Once I had finished eating we set off along Market Street and we turned right onto Holt Street. We ran to the edge of town and we joined the Eastbound A534. We ran out of town through Rhosnesni and we joined the main A534 and ran Eastwards out of town. We ran up to Nantwich crossing the A41 and A49. We joined the A51 and we passed the site of a new Shell petrol station where work has statrted. We continued Nantwich by-pass and we ran around the North side of town and we joined the A500. We crossed under the M6 and we continued through Longport and Etruria into Stoke and we forgot to come off the A500 for uncle Dave. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we headed up to Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and left onto Grove Road and we ran into Fenton. We dropped off uncle Dave's house. Matthew used the toilet and added some dates to uncle Dave's calendar. We got back in the car and we ran back up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We ran through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Oswestry / Chirk 01-04-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
B10	Oswestry BS	Pant, Tregarthen Lane Junction	T12	Lloyds Coaches
292	Pant, Cross Guns Inn	Oswestry BS	T12	Tanat Valley
3791	Oswestry BS	Ruabon, Station Road	2A	Arriva Midlands
2945	Ruabon, Station Road	Cefn Mawr, o/s Tesco	2C	Arriva Midlands
3786	Cefn Mawr, opp Tesco	Chirk, Chappel Lane	2	Arriva Midlands
3762	Chirk, St Mary's Church	Oswestry BS	2C	Arriva Midlands

Today we decided to revisit Oswestry. Matthew had been wanting to visit here for the last month or so, but this is the first time we were able to organise this. Research consisted of looking at the Arriva Midlands site, looking for places to eat and places to park and checking the weather. The weather was forecast to be mainly dry with some sunshine. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and orabge juice for breakfast. We got in the car and we set off and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. The road was closed so we turned around and we turned left onto Heron Street. We continued onto Station Bridge Road and left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we ran to the end before turning left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right 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 headed towards Stoke we saw B&N Coaches BN18 BXN. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we turned right onto City Road. We turned right to join the Southbound A500 and we ran through Sideway and Hanford down to the A519, passing Country Lion T99 JSF. We headed Southwards for a few hundred yards before turning right onto the A5182. We headed Westwards for a few miles and at the end of the road we turned left onto the Southbound A53 We ran through Whitmore and Balwins gate and we crossed over the A51 by The Swan With Two Necks. We continued through Loggerheads and to the North of Market Drayton and on the other side of town we stopped in a layby. Matthew had a sausage sandwich from Jim's Butty Van and washed it down with a can of Cherry Coke from the boot. When we had finished eating we continued down the A53 to Tern Hill. We turned right onto the A41 and we headed Northwards towards Whitchurch. We followed the road around the Western side of town and we turned left onto the A525. After a few mile we turned left onto the A495. As we travelled Westwards we saw Siesta Holidays YJ12 KFV. We passed Ellesmere and we ran into Whittington. We followed the road around the castle and over the level crossing and to the edge of town. We ran forwards onto the B5490 and into town. We ran under the bridge and we turned left onto the road into town. We ran straight on to the one way system amd we turned right into the car park of the old Morrisons supermarket and we parked up. As we parked up we saw Tanat Valley 290 on a T12 to Wrexham. We walked into the bus station and there wasn't anything about. So we walked down to The Cambrian Railway to have a look at their Sprinters. We walked back into the bus station and we saw Arriva Midlands 3756 come in on a service from Wrexham.

Arriva Midlands 3756 in Oswestry bus station

The bus went off out of service. It appeared that the bus ran back to the depot or somewhere for a driver change, so there wasn't anything around for a while. We walked along Beatrice Street and we turned left onto King Street. We turned right onto the B5069 and we turned left onto Black Gate Street. We visit Sainsburys and Matthew used the toilet. When we came out of the shop we saw Tanat Valley 373 on a #400 town circular service.

Tanat Valley 373 in Oswestry

We walked back along Black Gate Street and we turned right onto the B5069. We walked into the bus station and we just missed an Arriva Wrexham service. As short time later we saw Lloyds Coaches B10 on a T12 service to Machynlleth.

Lloyds Coaches B10 in Oswestry bus station

We decided to do this bus so we got on the bus and we booked to Pant before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Beatrice Street around to the Covid testing site and afterwards onto Beatrice Street and we turned right onto Oswestry Road. We turned left onto Black Gate Street to to pick up more passengers before we left town along the B4579. We turned left onto English Walls and we turned right onto the Smithfield Street. We turned left onto Church Street and we went straight onto Upper Church Street and we headed up to Morda. We went forwards onto Morda Road and turned right onto the A483. We travelled through Sweeney and though Llynclys. We carried on for another mile or so into Pant where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Lloyds Coaches B10 as ito Continued towards Machynlleth.

Lloyds Coaches B10 in Pant

We had quite a bit of time to kill so we decided to look for and walk to the nearest pub. A quick check of the tri-corder and we could see there was a pub to the South of us down the road. We set off Southwards and we saw Tanat Valley 376 on a #74 to Oswestry. We continued around the corner to the pub and we crossed over the road. We went into the pub and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we went to the bar and we ordered a couple of glasses of Coke and we sat in the window. After we had finished our drink we went outside and we met up with uncle Dave again. We continued a little further South to the bus stop and we waited for the bus. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Tanat Valley 292 on a T12 to Wrexham.

Tanat Valley 292 in Pant

We got on the bus and we booked single tickets to Oswestry at £2.20 each before we sat down toward the back of the bus. We set off along the A483 through Llynclys and we continued up to Sweeney. We turned left onto the B5069 through Morda and Oswestry. We turned left onto the B4580 and right onto Castle Street. We turned left into Beatrice Street and we ran along Oswald Road and into the bus station. As we got up and got off the bus we saw an Arriva bus to Wrexham depart. We watched the T12 depart towards Wreham and this left a clear view of Tanat Valley 241 which was on layover in the bus station.

Tanat Valley 241 in Oswestry bus station

We saw Tanat Valley 374 depart on a town circular service and a short time later we saw Tanat Valley 374 on a #402 town circular service.

Tanat Valley 374 in Oswestry bus station

We had a bit of a wait for the next service towards Wrexham. After what seemed like quite a long time we saw the bus eneter the bus station. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva Midlands 3791 on a #2A to Wrexham.

Arriva Midlands 3791 in Oswestry bus station

We got on the bus and we booked Arriva Midlands Day Saver Duo at £12.50 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set out of the bus station onto Beatrice Street and we turned right onto the B5069. weturned left onto Balck Gate Street and we ran past Sainsbury's. We turned right onto the B5479 and left onto English Walls. We followed the road to the right through the Square past the Borderland Farmer Sculpture and we turned right onto Cross Street. We turned left onto the B5480 and we headed Northwards out of town. We veered rght onto the B5479 and we headed through Pentre Pant into Selattyn. We turned right onto Station Road and we ran through Weston Rhyn. We continued to the A5 roundabout and we turned sharp left onto Chirk Road. We crossed the river Ceiriog and we entered Chirk from the South. We passed through the town and we turned right onto Colliery Road. We follwed Colliery Road to the left and we ran through the housing estate before rejoining the Northbound B5070. We turned right onto the A5 and we ran to the A483 where we turned left. We ran fast Northwards over the Dee and we turned left onto the A539. We veered left onto the B5605 and we ran into Rhosymedre. We turned right onto High Street and we ran into Cefn Mawr. We turned left onto Oxford Street and we ran past Tesco. We joined the B5096 and we ran up the hill to the main road. As we approached Ruabon we turned right onto Wynnstay Lane. We turned right onto Hampden Way and we ran Westwards alongside the A539 in to opposite direction that we had just travelled along. We ran forwards onto Oak Road and we turned right onto the A539 and we headed back Eastwards. We ran up to the roundabout and we turned left onto the B5605. We got up and got off the bus outside of the railway station. The driver of the bus was very friendly and realised Matthew was interested in buses. Matthew took another picture of Arriva Midlands 3791 as it continued towards Wrexham.

Arriva Midlands 3791 in Ruabon

Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we waited for bus back Westward. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva NW&W 1008 on a #5 to Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 1008 in Ruabon

Whilst we waited Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva Midlands 2945 on a #2C to Oswestry.

Arriva Midlands 2945 in Ruabon

We got on the bus and we placed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver Duo under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Westwards along the B5605 and we turned right onto the A539. We turned left onto Wynnstay Lane. We turned right onto Hampden Way and we ran Westwards alongside the A539. A regular passenger pointed out that we wre on a 2C and we were going the wrong way. So the driver turned the bus around and we headed Eastwards along Hampden Way. We followed the road around the estate and we headed Westwards. We turned left onto Whalley's Way and we ran forwards onto Rock Road. We turned right onto Well Street and we turned left onto Oxford Street we saw Tesco so we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva Midlands 2945 as it continued towards Oswestry.

Arriva Midlands 2945 in Cefn Mawr

We went down the steps to Tesco and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a walk around the shop and we brought a meal deal. Afterpaying for the food we went outside and we went to the Wrexham bound stop. We had a look at the buses and we decided that the best thing to do would be to cross over and wait for the Oswestry bound bus. The map was showing Arriva Midlands 3755 on the next Wrexham bound bus and Arriva Midlands 3786 on the next bus towards Oswestry. The following Oswestry bus was initially showing up as Arriva Midlands 2978. Whilst we waited for the Oswestry bus we saw Arriva Midlands 3755 on a the #2A to Wrexham.

Arriva Midlands 3755 in Cefn Mawr

A few minutes later the bus appeared. As expected we saw it was Arriva Midlands 3786 on a #2 to Oswestry.

Arriva Midlands 3786 in Cefn Mawr

We got on the bus and we placed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver Duo under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Oxford Street and we turned right onto Well Street and we ran forwards onto High Street. We turned left onto Park Road and we ran up to the main roundabout at the South end of Ruabon. We joined the Southbound A483 and we ran fast down to the A5 and we turned right. We turned left onto the B5070 we ran ran Southwards into Chirk. As we have never been into Chirk from the direction before we got up and got off a little to soon. Once off the bus we walked Southwards into town. We stopped at The Stanton and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards he had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we went outside to meet up with uncle Dave again. We carried on down the Road and we saw Arriva Midlands 3791 coming out of a street. We saw the bus pull up at the bus stop but as we had been on the bus earlier we decided to turn this down. We sat at the stop and Matthew had some cocktail sausages with a tomato sauce dip. He also had a chicken and bacon mayo sandwich. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva Midlands 3762 on a #2C to Oswestry.

Arriva Midlands 3762 in Chirk

We got on the bus and we placed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver Duo under the scanner for the final time today. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside Arriva Midlands 3762 before we sat down.

Inside Arriva Midlands 3762

We set off along Church Street and forwards onto Chirk Road. We ran through Gledrid and turned left onto the B5070. We turned left onto St Martins Road and we ran through Rhosygadfa back to Rhewl. We ran through Gobowen and turned left onto Whittington Road. We turned right onto Twmpath Lane and we crossed over Gobowen Road into Oswestry. We turned left Oswald Road and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of Arriva Midlands 3762 before it continued back to the depot.

Arriva Midlands 3762 in Oswestry bus station

We walked across to the car park and we met up with mum. We got in the car and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. Afterwards we set off out nof the car park onto Beatrice Street and we joined the Eastbound B5069. We turned righ onto the B5480 and we ran out of town. We crossed the A5 and we ran forwards onto the A495. We crossed over the level crossing and we ran into Whittington. Just after the chip shop we pulled over at the side of the road where we could and I went to fetch food. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke Zero. When I had finished eatng we carried on along the A495. We went around the castle and continued around Ellesmere. We continued towards Whitchurch and we turned right onto the A525. At the edge of Ton we joined the A41 and we headed Southwards bypassing the town. As we headed South Matthew indicated that he neede the toilet. As we were near to Tern Hill we carried on for another couopke of miles and we stopped at Tern Hill service. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we brought a small bottle of Dr Pepper. We left the services and we joined the Eastbound A53 and we headed towards Market Drayton. We ran along the Market Drayton by-pass and we continued Northwards towards Loggerheads. we crossed over the A51 and up through Whitmore. We ran Northwards towards Newcastle and we turned right onto Trentham Road. We turned left onto the A519. We joined the Northbound A500. As we headed Northwards we saw black minibus YX15 YLW. We ran through Hanford up to Stoke and we came off the A500. We turned right onto City Road and right again to go Southwards onto the A500. We veered left onto Wheildon Road and we went to uncle Dave's. We dropped off uncle Dave and Matthew got out to use the toilet. Uncle Rob wasn't there tonight. He aslo had some Irn Bru and updated the calendar. 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. Due to Grove Road being closed we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Alma Street and left onto Watkins Street. We turned right onto Masterson Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we crossed over the railway line. We continuednonto Heron Street and we crossed the lights onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 20:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. We watched TV and Matthew got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:00... Mark.