Trip to Glossop / Bradwell 10-10-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YS70 KWG	Fenton	Glossop	Charter	Shelton Care Group
YS70 KWG	Glossop	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and out of the residential unit. When it was time to go out we went outside and we saw it was Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. We got on the bus and we set off into Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left into Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we saw First Potteries 67178 on a #6 to Coalville. We down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we continued onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton and Milton to Stockon Brook. We joined the Northbound A53 and we ran through Endon and and Longsdon. We continued through Ladderedge and up the hill into Leek town centre and we continued onto Ball Haye Street. We turned right onto the A53 and we ran Eastwards out of town. We ran through Blackshaw Moor and we climbed the hill through Winkhill. We ran over the top of the moor through Flash and we ran down into Buxton. and we joined the Northbound A6. We turned left onto the B5470 and we ran into Chapel-en-le-Frith. We turned right onto the A624 and we climbed up the hill towards Chinley Head and we ran down the other side into Glossop. We turned left onto the A57 and we turned right and we went to the retail park and we walked over to the site of the new McDonald's. We continued to Tesco. We went in and Matthew went to the cafe we Fish and Triple-Cooked Chips followed by a Caramel Shortbread and a cup of Coke and Matthew went to the toilet. The bus came to pick us up and it was Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. we set off onto the A57 onto the A624. We ran Southwards out of town through Whitefield and Charlestown. We continued through Little Hayfield and into Hayfield where we turned right onto the A624. We went under the A6 and we ran down into Chapel-en-le-Frith. We turned right onto Market Street and we ran to Morrisons. After a brief wait we ran Eastwards out of town along the B5470. We joined the Southbound A6 and we turned left onto the A623. We ran through Sparrowpit and we continued Southwards to Peak Forest. We turned right onto Eldon Lane and we turned right onto Batham Gate. We ran through Smalldale and Peakdale and we turned left onto School Road. We ran through Upper End and forwards onto Upper End Road. We turned right onto Water Swallows road and we ran to the edge of Buxton. We turned left onto the A6 and we ran into town. We ran up Station Road. We ran forwards onto the A53 and we headed Westwards out of town. After passing the junction of the A54 we climbed up the hill and out of Derbyshire into Staffordshire. We ran through Flash and Winkhill and we ran down the hill into Blackshaw Moor. We continued into Leek and we ran past Lidl and the new KFC site and we turned left onto Ball Haye Street. We ran onto the A53 and we ran Southwards out of town. We climbed up the hill towards Ladderedge and we ran down the other side into Longsdon. We continued Southwards through Endon and we veered left onto the A5009. We ran through Milton and Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall. At Limekiln light we ran forwards onto the A52. We crossed over the roundabout at Joiners Square and we ran towards Stoke. We ran alongside the railway line and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill in to Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to use his computer and watch buses. We saw blue minibus DG52 CXP going towards Stoke.

DG52 CXP in Fenton

Also seen was Stanton's of Stoke EXZ 535 heading towards Stoke.

Stanton's of Stoke EXZ 535 in Fenton

After a few minutes we saw Ash to Adderley SF60 CNC going towards Heron Cross.

Ash to Adderley SF60 CNC in Fenton

We came to pick Matthew up to take him out for tea. After get ready we went downstairs to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we headed down the road into Stoke. We ran under the railway line and we crossed the A500. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we ran around Stoke town centre on the one-way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and we turned right onto Flemming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We ran forwards onto Hartshill Road and we went up the hill through Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill onto the one-way system. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through May Bank. We continued into Wolstanton and at the top of Porthill Bank. We ran forwards into Bradwell and we stopped at the pub. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. For tea Matthew had hunters chicken and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When it was time to go we returned to the car for the trip back to Fenton. We set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran along the A527 through May Bank. We continued along the A527 and into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road. We ran past the bus station and we saw D&G Bus 37 on a #85 to Kidsgrove. We continued down to the A34. We turned left at the Avenue and we ran up to Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a can of Irn Bru. Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on 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.

Trip to Buxton / Whaley Bridge 11-02-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
288	Buxton Market Place	Whaley Bridge, Shallcross Road	190	High Peak
292	Whaley Bridge, Shallcross Road	Buxton Market Place	190	High Peak
280	Buxton Market Place	Hartington, Square	442	High Peak
290	Hartington, Square	Buxton Market Place	442	High Peak
692	Buxton Market Place	Glossop Henry Street	61	High Peak
525	Glossop Henry Street	Buxton Market Place	61	High Peak

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Magnum RX62 HTN going towards Longton.

Magnum RX62 HTN in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67652 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67652 in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 67650 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67650 in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and got into car we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto City Road and we continued onto King Street. We ran through Foley and under the railway Bridge into Longton. We ran forwards onto Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 67639 in the depot. We turned left onto the A5272 and we ran through Bentilee to Bucknall. We continued onto the A52 and at the traffic lights we turned right onto the Northbound A5009. we ran through Abbey Hulton and Milton into Badderly Green and we joined the A53 at Stockton Brook. We ran through Endon and continued Northwards to Longsdon. We ran up to Ladderedge and we ran down the hill into Leek. We ran up the hill into Leek town centre and we continued onto Ball Haye Street. We turned right onto the A53 and we ran Eastwards out of town. We ran through Blackshaw Moor and we climbed the hill through Winkhill. We ran over the top of the moor through Flash and we ran down into Buxton. We continued into the town centre and we saw High Peak 805 on a #199 to Manchester Airport. We ran along Station Road and we parked up in the main car park in town. We saw High Peak 781 parked up. Once we got out of the car we to the pub for dinner. Matthew had chicken burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we walked to the market square to catch a bus. We saw High Peak 288 on a #190 to Whaley Bridge. We got on the bus and we brought a High Peak day ticket before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off from the Square along Terrace Road and we turned right onto Station Road where we saw Slacks YJ15 HKD on a #29 to Newhaven. We ran forwards onto Spring Garden and we went forwards onto Fairfield Road. We ran Northwards out of town along the A6 and we turned right onto Waterswallos Road. We turned left onto Upper End Road and we ran through Upper End. We turned right onto Batham Gate Road and we ran forwards onto Smalldale Road. We ran through Smalldale and forwards onto Batham gate and at the end of the road we turned left. In Peak Forest we turned left onto the A623. We followed the road through Sparrowpit and we joined the Northbound A6. We turned left onto the B5470 and we ran into Chapel-en-le-Frith. We ran up to Morrisons and afterwards we turned left onto Hayfield Road. We crossed under the A6 and we continued into Chapel Milton. We continued along the A624 and we ran forwards onto the B6062. We ran through Chinley and we continued through Buxworth before joining the Southbound A6. We turned right onto Buxton Road and we ran Southwards into Whaley Bridge. We joined the B5470 and we turned right onto Elnor Lane. We ran to the terminus where we got up and got off the bus. We spent a couple of hours hanging around and we caught a bus back to Buxton. It was High Peak 292 on a #190 to Buxton. We got on the bus and we flashed the High Peak day ticket to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We ran Northwards up Elnor lane and we turned left onto the B5470. We turned right onto the A5004 and we ran Northwards through Whaley Bridge. We joined the Northbound A6 and we turned right onto the B6062. We ran through Buxwoth and Chinley and we ran forwards onto the A624. We went under the A6 and we ran down into Chapel-en-le-Frith. We turned right onto Market Street and we ran to Morrisons. After a brief wait we ran Eastwards out of town along the B5470. We joined the Southbound A6 and we turned left onto the A623. We ran through Sparrowpit and we continued Southwards to Peak Forest. We turned right onto Eldon Lane and we turned right onto Batham Gate. We ran through Smalldale and Peakdale and we turned left onto School Road. We ran through Upper End and forwards onto Upper End Road. We turned right onto Water Swallows road and we ran to the edge of Buxton. We turned left onto the A6 and we ran into town. We ran up Station Road and we turned left onto the A515. We got up and got off in Market Square. We saw High Peak 280 on a #442 to Ashbourne. We got on the bus and we flashed the High Peak day ticket to the driver before we sat down. The bus set off Southwards down the A515 and we turned right onto Harpur Hill. We ran forwards onto Barlow Road and we ran Southwards. We went though Barlow's Bar and we continued along the B5053. We turned left onto Dale View and we ran Southwards through Earl Sterndale. We continued South Eastwards and we turned right onto Tagg Lane. We ran down the hill into Crowdecote and we ran fordwards onto High Street and into Longnor. We turned right and we ran Southwards down Buxton Road to Warslow. After going into the village we headed Eastwards through Hulme into Hartington. where we got up and got off the bus. We waited in the square for the next bus to Buxton. A short time later we saw High Peak 290 on a #442 to Buxton. We got on the bus and we flashed the High Peak day ticket to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Westwards through Hulme and into Warslow. We turned around in the village and we headed North up Buxton Road into Lognor. We turned right onto the High Street and we headed Eastwards and into Crowdecote. We climbed the hill out of the village and we ran Eastwards a few miles before turning left and headed up to Earl Sterndale. We turned right onto the B5053 and we ran Northwards through Barlow's Bar. We ran up towards Harpurs Hill and we joined the Northbound A515. We ran into the centre of Buxton where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Glossop. We saw Majestic coach YN66 WTE running through town. A short time later the bus appeared. It was High Peak 692 on a #61 to Glossop. We got on the bus and we flashed the High Peak day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set of from the Market Square onto the High Street and forwards onto Terrace Road. We turned left onto St John's Road. We turned right onto Manchester Road and we climbed the hill out of Buxton. Once we were out in the open we had a fast run up the hill until we reached Fernilee. We continued Northwards into Whaley Bridge and we ran Northwards out of town to join the Northbound A6. We ran Northwards up to Newtown and we turned right onto the A6015. We turned left onto Union Road and we ran up to the railway station. After a brief stop we ran down Union Road and we re-joined the Eastbound A6015. We continued through Birch Vale to Hayfield and we turned left onto Glossop Road. We ran Northwards through Little Hayfield and through Charlestown and Whitefield. We continued into the centre of Glossop and we turned left onto the A57. We ran around the Square and we stopped at the stops on Henry Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw High Peak 786 on a #394 to Stepping Hill. Matthew need the toilet so we walked through the market to the toilet block at the rear of the Market in the car park. We walked through the market and we crossed the Square onto Henry Street. We waited for a bus back to Buxton. A short time later we saw High Peak 525 on a #61 to Buxton. We got on the bus and we flashed the High Peak day ticlet to the driver for the last time today before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Henry Street onto Norfolk Square and we crossed the A57 onto the A624. We ran Southwards out of town through Whitefield and Charlestown. We continued through Little Hayfield and into Hayfield where we turned right onto the A6015. We ran through Birch Vale into New Mills. We turned right onto Union Road and we ran up to the railway station. We returned down Union Road and we turned right onto the A6015. We ran to the end of the road and we turned left onto the A6. We ran Southwards and we turned right onto Buxton Road. We ran through Whaley Bridge and Southwards into Taxal. We continued into Fernilee and we continued fast along the windy road to the edge of Buxton. We ran to the end of Manchester Road and we turned left onto St John's Road. We turned right onto Terrace Road and we ran down to Market Square where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Spring Garden and back to the car park. We got in the car and we set off onto Station Road. We ran forwards onto the A53 and we headed Westwards out of town. After passing the junction of the A54 we climbed up the hill and out of Derbyshire into Staffordshire. We ran through Flash and Winkhill and we ran down the hill into Blackshaw Moor. We continued into Leek and we ran past Lidl and the new KFC site and we turned left onto Ball Haye Street. We ran onto the A53 and we ran Southwards out of town. We climbed up the hill towards Ladderedge and we ran down the other side into Longsdon. We continued Southwards through Endon and we veered left onto the A5009. We ran through Milton and Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall. At Limekiln light we ran forwards onto the A52. We crossed over the roundabout at Joiners Square and we ran towards Stoke. We ran alongside the railway line and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill in to Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs For tea Matthew had bangers and mash followed by a Bakewell Tart. Matthew returned to his room to chill out. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast and we to bed around 00:30... Mark.

Trip to Ashton / Glossop 18-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
19278	Ashton Interchange	Glossop, Henry Street	237	Stagecoach Manchester
MX57 URA	Glossop, Market Hall	Hyde BS	341	Stott's
19182	Hyde BS	Stockport BS	330	Stagecoach Manchester
37037	Stockport BS	Trafford Centre BS	25	Stagecoach Manchester

Today Matthew decided to re-visited Ashton-under-Lyne. As we knew we were going in advance we did some research. We checked which depots First Manchester operate from and which ones had been sold to other companies. We also checked the weather which was for cool, dry and sunny weather, slightly warmer the normal for the time of year. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Mum went out to the post office around 11:20 to pick up a parcel. She also picked up her friend who was coming with us today. We got in the car just after 11:30 and we set off onto the A5035. Mum had the sat-nav set to shortest route instead of the fastest so it took us the wrong way! We turned left onto the A5035 and left onto Ripon Road. We turned the car around and we turned right onto the A5035. We ran over the railway line into Trentham and we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #22 to Longton. We turned right onto the Northbound A34 and we turned left onto Whitmore Road. We ran to the end and we turned right onto the Northbound A519. We joined the Northbound M6 and we travelled through Staffordshire. As we travelled North we saw Park's of Hamilton BV67 JYZ (#540), HSK 646 (#532), H&H Hire B8 HNH, silver minibus CP19 KWL, Edwards Coaches (NX) BV67 JYD(#528), an unidentified Megabus (M11), an unidentified Ellison's coach and an unidentified Hollinsheads. At junction 19 we came of the M6 and we headed Eastwards for around 5 miles. Seen on the A556 were Copeland's Tours MIB 279 and an unidentified white coach. We joined the Eastbound M56 and we ran Eastwards up to the anti-clockwise M60. Seen on the M60 were 2 unidentified Sky Coaches, Stagecoach Manchester 19330(X30) & High Peak 804 (#199). We came off the M60 at junction 24 and we joined the Eastbound A57. We ran into the centre of Denton and at the lights we turned left onto the Northbound A6017. We ran past the new Wellness Centre in Tameside and past the retail park. We turned right onto Shepley Road and following the sat-nav against my better judgement we turned right onto Globe Lane. When we realised the sat-nat wasn't very accurate we turned around and we turned right at the roundabout. We spotted the cafe and we parked up nearby. Matthew went to the toilet and mum ordered the food. Matthew had a breakfast with toast as well as a buttered bap so he could make a sausage sandwich from other people's sausages! Afterwards he had a bakewell slice. When we had finished eating we headed outside and we got in the car. We ran Northwards up Astlet Street. In the centre of Dukinfield we turned left onto King Street. We crossed over the A635 onto the A627 and we turned right onto Newman Street. We ran forwards onto Water Street and the road we were heading for had been truncated with the building of the new Interchange. We got out of the car and we said goodbye to mum and her friend. Once out of the car we headed into the Interchange. In front was the new section of the interchange that was being built.

Ashton Interchange construction work

In the Interchange we saw First Manchester 37556 on a #350 to Micklehurst. We walked up to the top end of the Interchange and we saw First Manchester 33684 on a #409 to Rochdale.

First Manchester 33684 in Ashton Interchange

We waited around at the top end of the Interchange and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 19278 on a #237 to Glossop.

Stagecoach Manchester 19278 in Ashton Interchange

We walked down through the Interchange and we waited for the bus to be readied for service. We got on the bus and we booked System One Bus Only Day tickets at £6 each. We went upstairs and the top deck was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Manchester 19278 before we sat down.

Inside Stagecoach Manchester 19278

We set off out of the Interchange onto Wellington Road and we ran past the railway station. We ran forwards onto Penny Meadow and we continued onto Beaufort Road. At the end of Beaufort Road we turned left onto Stamford Street. We veered right onto Rassbottom Street and we ran into Stalybridge. We past the railway station and we went into the town centre. We ran forwards onto Market Street and we turned left onto Waterloo Road. We ran forwards onto Trinity Street and we ran through the town centre onto the square. We ran Southwards out of town and we turned left onto Acres Lane. At the end of Acres Lane we turned right onto Mottram Road. We ran past Stalybridge Celtic's ground, where we saw an unidentified Sharpe's coach parked up. We passed MCT E200MMC bus YX19 ONS on a #387 to Ashton. We continued along Mottram Road and we ran forwards onto Roe Cross Road. We ram through Maltley and Roe Cross and into Mottran in Longendale. We turned left onto Mottram Moor. We continued along the A628 and into Hollingworth. We ran forwards onto Manchester Road into Tinwistle and we turned right onto New Road. We ran down into the valley and we ran forwards onto Waterside. We ran forwards onto Station Road and we ran up to the corner by the railway station. After a brief stop we turned right onto Railway Street. We ran forwards onto Newshaw lane and we turned left onto Brookfield. We ran under the viaduct at Dinting and forwards onto High Street West. We ran the last 1/2 mile into the centre of Glossop and we turned left into Norfolk Square. We turned right to continued around the square and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 19278 as it continued towards the end of the run on Shirebrook Drive.

Stagecoach Manchester 19278 in Glossop

In front of us was High Peak 290 on a #390 to Whitfield. Once off the bus we walked down through the square and we crossed over into the market hall. We walked around the market looking for toilets. We stopped at a Market Stall and Matthew had 50p worth of spearmint chews and a Milky Way. We asked where the toilets were and we were directed to a toilet block outside the market. After using the toilet we headed back to the bus stop. There wasn't another Ashton bound bus for 20 minutes so we went to get a drink. We walked onto High Street East and we visited the petrol station and Matthew had a can of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars. We walked back along High Street East and we saw High Peak 290 on a #390 to Whitfield.

High Peak 290 in Glossop

We conitnued back into the town centre and we stopped at the bus stop outside the market hall. Whilst we waited we saw Stagecoach Manchester 19113 on a #237 to Ashton. He indicated that he wanted to do the #341 to Hyde, but that wasn't for another 30 minutes or so. We decided to have a walk around rather than wait at the bus stop for 30 minutes. We walked Westward along High Street West looking for a cash machine. When we did find one. we crossed over the road and we walked Eastwards along High Street West to Norfolk Square. After getting some money out of the cash machine we crossed back over to the market hall to wait for a the bus to Hyde. Just after 16:00 we saw South Pennie Community Transport HV69 EPX on a #351 to Holmfirth. the back of the bus stopped on Henry Street. When it set off Matthew moved up to the road to get a picture. It appeared from around the corner and as it got closer we saw it was Stott's MX57 URA on a #341 to Hyde.

Stott's MX57 URA in Glossop

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One Bus Only day ticket to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Th bus set off along High Street West and we headed Westwards out of town. About a 1/2 mile out of town we crossed the roundabout and we turned left onto Simmondley Lane. We turned left onto Pennine Road and we ran past the local shops. We turned right onto Werneth Road and we looped back onto Pennine Road. We turned right onto Simmondley Lane and we ran back down to the A57. We ran under Dinting viaduct and we turned left onto Glossop Road. We ran into Gamesley and we went back under the railway line. We ran down into the village of Charlesworth and we turned right onto Long Lane. We ran into Broadbottom and we went under the railway line. We ran past Broadbottom railway station and we headed Northwards up towards Mottram. We ran through Mudd and we turned left onto Ashworth Lane. We ran past the library and we crossed over the A560. We ran forwards onto Underwood through Hattersley and we turned left onto Hattersley Road West. We turned left onto Fields Farm Road and we ran forwards onto Beaufort Road. We crossed over the A560 onto Clough End Lane and we looped back around onto the Southbound A560. We ran for a few miles towards Gee Cross and we turned right onto Werneth Avenue. We turned right onto Backbower Lane and right onto Grange Road South. We ran around the loop and we turned right onto Grange Road. We turned left onto Peel Street and right onto Stockport Road. We turned right onto Lumn Road and right onto Mansfield Road. We turned left onto Walker Lane and we turned right to re-join Lumn Road. We turned right onto Market Street and we ran into the centre of Hyde. We turned right onto Clarendon Street and we entered the bus station from the East end. Web got up an got of the bus and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 36422 on a #346 to Ashton.

Stagecoach Manchester 36422 in Hyde bus station

Once off the bus Matthew decided he wanted the toilet. The bus station toilet were closed so we went for a walk to look for somewhere for Matthew to go. We ran up Clarendon Street and we spotted a pub on the corner. We went in the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. After using the toilet Matthew had a glass of Coke. After we finished the drink we went outside and met up with uncle Dave. We walked back down Clarendon Street and back to the bus station. Mum had driven to The Trafford Centre so we tried to work out how we could get to her. We decided to go via Stockport. We walked into the bus station and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 19182 on a #330 to Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 19182 in Hyde bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only day tickets to the driver before we went upstairs. The bus set off around the bus station and out of the bus station onto Market Street. We ran southwards through the town centre and we turned right onto Dowson Road. We ran out of town down the hill and forwards onto the A560, passing Belle Vue YN08 MLL going the other way. As we passed Woodley railway station we saw a freight train going towards the Bredbury Freight terminal. We continued through Bredbury and we ran forwards onto the B6104. We crossed over the big roundabout on the east end of Stockport and and as we entered town. We ran through Stockport along Little Egerton Street and great Egerton Street and we entered the bus station through Mersey Square and under Wellington Road South. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus matthew took a picture of Stagecoach Manchester 19182 before it returned on a #330 to Ashton.

Stagecoach Manchester 19182 in Stockport bus station

Once off the bus we went to catch a #23 or #25. We just missed a #23 so we walked to the stop to wait for the next bus. As we got to the stop we saw Stagecoach Manchester 37037 on a #25 to The Trafford Centre.

Stagecoach Manchester 37037 in Stockport bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One Bus Only Day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we went under the A6. We turned right into Mersey Square and we looped around to join the Northbound A6. We ran Northwards over the M60 and we ran into Heaton Norris. We turned left into Heaton Road. We turned right onto Parsonage Road and left onto Heaton Moor Road. We ran through Heaton Moor and we turned right onto Clifton Road. We turned left onto Buckingham Road West and right onto Mauldeth Road. We ran forwards onto Burnage Lane and we turned left onto Mauldeth Road. We crossed over the A34 and we continued along Mauldeth Road. As we ran Westwards we saw an unidentified Bullock's coach and an unidentified National Holidays coach. We ran forwards onto Mauldeth Road West and we turned right on to the Northbound A5145 and into Chorlton-cum-Hardy. We turned left onto the A6010 and we ran forwards onto the A5145. We crossed the A56 at Stretford and we continued Westwards onto Kingsway. We turned right onto the A5181 and we veered left onto Barton Road. We crossed the M60 on Lostock Road and we turned right onto Barton Road. We crossed under the M60 again and we ran Northwards into The Trafford Centre. At thr first roundabout we turned right and we entered the bus station. We let the bus empty and Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Manchester 37037 before we got off the bus.

Inside Stagecoach Manchester 37037

Once off the bus we took a few pictures and afterwards Matthew used the toilet in the shopping centre. We met up with mum and her friend and Matthew took a few more pictures before we returned to the car. We saw First Manchester 69147. This bus on loan to Rotala Diamond on layover in between runs on the #68 to Farnworth.

Rotala Diamond 69147 in Trafford Centre bus station

now allocated to First Potteries. As we walked towards the car we saw Go North West 37393 on a #100 to Warrington.

Go North West 37393 in Trafford Centre bus station

Matthew visited the garage and brought a bottle of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars. In the car Matthew had a sausage roll and a bottle of Irn Bru as well as a ring doughnut. We got in the car and we set off out of the petrol station towards the B5214. We saw Go North West single decker 4015 pull up along side us on a #52 to Cheetham Hill. We turned left and at the next roundabout we joined the Southbound M60. As we travelled home we saw Stagecoach Manchester 36416(nis). We came off at junction % and we ran Southwards down the A5103 to the M56. Seen on the M56 was taxi minibus DV16 PZH. We came off the M56 at junction 7 and we joined the Westbound A556. We travelled to the M6 and we got onto the Southbound M6 at junction 19. Seen on the M6 was Selwyn's (NX) BV67 JXP(#441). We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran through Talke, Longport and Etruria and through Stoke. We came off the A500 at Sideway and we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 at Longton and we went to Z Carz to see what was parked up there this evening. There was nothing on the spare ground as expected and we turned left onto Willow Row. Outside the depot we saw Z Carz Renault minibus YJ61 GYZ parked up on the road.

Z Carz YJ61 GYZ in Longton

In the compound we saw Z Carz Volkswagen minibus LJ07 PXW parked up.

Z Carz LJ07 PXW in Longton

We carefully turned the car carefully and we returned onto the A50. We ran up the Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We carried on down the hill into Blurton. We ran through Blurton before turning right onto Church Road. We turned right onto A5035 and we got home around 20:10. Mum went to drop off her friend and pick up some chips for tea. For a late tea we had sausage chips and gravy followed by a Milky Way. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some more of the Blog and out our bus pictures online. Matthew went to bed around 01:00... Mark.