Trip to Hanley / Cleethorpes 14-03-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
35942	Stoke, Hancock Street	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
63101	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going on a short holiday, but first he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had his medication. He had crumpets and orange juice. Later on Matthew had a bath before getting ready to go out. We went downstairs and we got in a taxi. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We tirned left onto City Road and we headed down the hill to Stoke. We turned right onto the A52 and we got out of the taxi opposite to Stoke-onTrent sixth form college. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35942 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35942 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down the A52 and we ran past the railway station to joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we visited the toilet before setting off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street. We went forwards onto Tontine Street and we visited the barbers. Matthew had a haircut and afterwards we set off back down Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street and we crossed over the the ring road and visited the chip shop Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with can of Coke. When we had finished we set off out of the chip shop and we crossed over the ring road. We walkd along Lichfield Street and into the bus statin. Matthew had a Flake and waited for the bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus pull on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63101 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 onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 67181 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Bambury Street and we ran to the end we turned left onto Galsworthy Road and left onto Heathcote Street. We turned right onto Longley Road and left onto Ashwood. We turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran under the railway line. We turned left onto Markets Street and we followed the one-way system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off the bus. We walked down City Road and we turned right onto onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room to chill out and use the computer. just after 13:00 we came to pick up Matthew. Matthew came downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Wheildon Road and we stopped to pick up uncle Dave. Matthew used uncle Dave's toilet and we got back in the car and we set off onto Wheildon Road. We continued onto GRove Road and in Heron Cross we turned right onto Blurton Road. We turned left onto the A50 and we ran through Longton passing Copeland's Tours MIB 536. We continued along the A50 and we saw City Centre Central NK18 BOH and white coach SC23 SGB. We travelld for around 30 mile before turning left onto the Northbound A516. As we headed Northwards towards Derby we saw Hawkes Tours YJ04 FZL parked up in a layby. We joined the Northbound A38 and we headed North to the West of Derby. Aw we continued around Derby we saw Notts and Derby 27, an unidentified Notts and Derby double decker, anunidentified Notts and Derby coach ex Stagecoach tri axle and another unidentified Notts and Derby coach. At the North end of Derby as we veered left to continue along the A38 we saw Trent Barton 262 on a 9.3 to Derby. We joined the Northbound M1 and we travlled for around 30 miles. As we travelled Northwards we saw Go North East 7145 on the #133. To the East of Sheffield we joined the Northbound M18. We continued Northwards and we saw Dearne RA23 NUP and YS74 JOV silver minibus. We came the M18 and we stopped at the service for a short break. In Doncaster North Services we saw grey minibus YR11 XWD. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we sat and ate a couple fo Kitkats. We set off back onto the B1538 and we passed Delta P31 BUS. We ran forwards onto the M180 and we saw patient tranpsport YW73 BJU. We contnued onto the A180 and we ran into Grimsby. We continued to Cleethorpes and we ran along the front to the end of the public road. We Ran forwards into the campsite and we parked up by the caravan. We had a luncheon meat sandwaich and a can of Dr Pepper.. Later on we went out to get more supplies. We came pout of the camp site and we turned left onto North Sea Road. We ranb for a few miles before turning left into Tesco. We bought some shopping and we headed back to the caravan. Afgter parking up we came back into the caravan and Matthew had some vienetta and a bag of Frazzle. He also had a glass of Cherry Coke. He had his evening medication and we chilled out in the caravan, writing the Blog and writing an e-mail. Matthew went to bed around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Manchester / Blackpool 10-06-2024

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

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Blackpool. Matthew got up around 06:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to Manchester he watched buses out of the window. He chilled out in his room in the morning and waited for us to taxi. As the coach was leaving from Manchester. We went downstairs and we got in the car we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hiull into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the the A500 and we joined the Northbound carriageway. At the next junction we came off onto Shelton New Road through the traffic lights and we turned right onto Cemetery Road. We turned right onto Stoke Road. We went passed the former chemists which is becoming a new dessert shop. and we ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station and had a bottle of Coke. After finishing eating we went waited for a train to Manchester. We got on the train and we set off Northwards towards Manchester. It was an express train so the first stop was Macclesfield. We continued Northwards and we stopped at Stockport. and we continued Northwards into Manchester Piccadilly. Once of the train we walked out of the railway station. We continued to the Fairfield Street at Chorlton Street to the coach station and Matthew used the toilet. A short time later we saw Go North East 7158 on a #172 to Newcastle. In the park Matthew ate his sandwiches and had his bottle of orange Fanta. As it got closer we saw that it was required Stotts BV17 GRU on a #173 to Blackpool. We got on the coach after putting the cases in the luggage compartemtn and we sat down. We set off along Sackville Street and we turned left onto the Westbound A5103 and we ran along the A34 onto the A6. We joined the Northbound A580 before joining the Northbound M60 and a couple of junctions on we joined the Northbound M61. We continued onto the M6. We ran through Lancashire and to the East of Preston. We joined the Westbound M55 and we ran to the end. We ran forwards onto Yeadon Way. We ran along the road that follows the old trackbed of the line to Blackpool Central railway station and we stopped at the coach park near to the Coral amusement arcade. we got up and got off the coach. Matthew took another picture of Stotts BV17 GRU as it continued Northwards towards Leeds.

Stotts BV17 GRU in Blackpool

We set off towards town to get some dinner. We saw Blackpool Transport 571 on a #11B to Saltcotes. We walked along Vance Road and we saw JH Coaches JH72 JHC.

JH Coaches JH72 JHC in Blackpool

We got a lucky Seven taxi to the caravan. We set off onto the A5099 and we turned left onto New Bonny Street and we crossed over A584. We turned right onto Yeadon Way and carried on until we reached the M55. We turned left onto the A583 and right onto Mythop Road. At the bend in the road we turned left and enetered the caravan park. We stopped at the pub and Mattehw had glass a coke. Matthew went to the toilet. We park up at our caravan and we went in. For tea Matthew had burger fries & coke from Burger King. We chilled out and watched TV as we did the Blog and wrote e-mails. We went to bed around 00:00... Mark.

Trip to Sunderland / Durham 11-09-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
5427	Sunderland, Royal Courts	Durham, (Stand L)	20	Go North East
1419	Durham, (Stand K)	Sedgefield, Black Lion	X12	Arriva North East
1415	Sedgefield, Black Lion	Durham, (Stand K)	X12	Arriva North East
1597	Durham, (Stand C)	Peterlee BS	24	Arriva North East
7111	Peterlee BS	Gateshead Interchange	X9	Go North East
7108	Gateshead Interchange	Heworth Interchange	X9	Go North East
7130	Heworth Interchange	Gateshead Interchange	X9	Go North East

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Sunderland. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to Sunderland he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Sunderland. we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we headed down the road into Stoke. We joined the Southbound A500. We ran North up to the M6 and we went Eastwards along the M62 and then we joined the Northbound A1(M). We ran North up to junction 62 and we went eastwards to Sunderland along the A690 and we parked up in a side street near to Albion Place. We went into the pub and Matthew used the toilets. Once we had been to the facilities mum went to the bar to order the food. Matthew had a chicken fillet and a burger on a bap with fries washed down with a glass of Coke. When we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we walked Albion Place and around the corner onto the A690 and we waited at the bus stop for a bus to Durham. A few minutes later we saw Go North East 5427 on a #20 to Durham. We got on the bus and we booked Durham Local Saver tickets at £4.70 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A690. We ran North through Barnes Park and into Thorney Close. We continued into Farringdon and we ran out into East Herrington. We turned left onto the B1286. We travelled through the industrial estate and we turned right onto Monarch Way. At the roundabout we turned left onto B1286. At the next roundabout we went North up the A690 and through Stony Gate. and we ran down the hill through Houghton. We turned right onto the A182 and we turned left onto Newbottle Street and we ran up The Broadway. As we travelled up we saw Go North East 6374 on a X1 to Newcastle. We ran down Dairy Lane and we turned left into the A1052. We turned left into the A690 and we turned right onto Lake Road. We ran down Seaham Road and we turned right onto Gillas Lane East. As we travelled up we saw Go North East 5428 on a #20 to South Shields. We ran down Gillas Lane West. We went under the B1260 and we saw Go North East 5425 on a #20 to South Shields. As we went through East Rainton we saw Go North East 5437 on a #20 to South Shields. We turned right onto the left onto the A690. As we travelled up we saw Go North East 5432 on a #20 to South Shields. We turned right onto Benridge Bank and up over West Rainton. We went under North Street and onto South Street. We ran forwards onto School Avenue and we ran forwards onto Benridge Bank. We turned left onto Station Road and we turned right onto Lambton View. We turned right onto the A690 and up over Rainton Gate. We headed up through Carrville and we turned left onto High Street. As we travelled up we saw Go North East 5332 on a X20 to Sunderland. We headed down the hill into Carrville and we continued through Belmont. We ran forwards onto Broomside Lane under the A1(M) and we turned left onto Sunderland Road. We continued into Gilesgate and into Durham. We continued Westwards along the A690 and we turned left onto North Road. We turned left onto Millburngate where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked across to the riverwalk shopping centre. Matthew used the toilet. After we had used the toilets we headed over to the South side of the shopping centre. We picked up a couple of bus timetables. A few minutes later we saw required Arriva North East 1595 on a #57 to Hartlepool. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva North East 1419 on a X12 to Middlesbrough. We got on the bus and we Flashed the Durham Local Saver tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Millburngate. We turned left onto the A690 and we ran forwards onto Margery Lane. We turned right onto Quarryheads Lane and we ran around the estate and the A177. We continued through Shincliffe into Bowburn and we continued Coxhoe. We ran alongside into Sedgefield and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus, we popped into the Black Lion where Matthew went to the toilet before we had a can of Coke from behind the bar. After Matthew had drank the Coke we went back outside to meet uncle Dave. We decided to go back to the same bus stop and catch another X12 on back towards Durham. A few minutes later we saw required Arriva North East 1415 on a X12 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we flashed the Durham Local Saver tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along High Street and we turned right onto North End. We joined Durham Road and we ran through Salters Lane. We turned left onto the B1278 and we turned right onto Old Durham Road. We turned right onto the A177 and into Coxhoe. We turned right onto the B6291 and we continued along the A688. We ran onto the A177 and we ran Southwards out of town. We climbed up the hill towards Bowburn and we ran down the other side into Shincliffe. We turned left onto Stockton Road and we ran fordwards onto Quarryheads Lane. We turned left onto Margery Lane and we turned right onto the A690. We ran down the hill into Durham and we turned right onto North Road. We turned left onto Millburngate where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along North Road and into the temporary bus stop. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva North East 1324 on a #43 to Esh Winning. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was Arriva North East 1597 on a #24 to Hartlepool. We got on it and flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We ran down North Road. We turned left onto Millburngate and we turned right onto the A690. We continued up towards Gilesgate and we turned right onto the A181. We continued to Sherburn House and we ran down the hill through Running Waters. We turned left onto Dunelm Road and we saw Arriva North East 1412 on a #24 to Durham. We ran through Thornley along Shinewell Crescent. We turned right onto Cooper's Terrace and we turned left onto the B1279. We travelled through the industrial estate and we turned right onto Quilstyle Road along the B1279. We travelled through the industrial estate and up Shotton. We turned right onto Bridge Road and we ran through the estate and we crossed over the A19 and into Peterlee and up the B1320 and we turned right onto Bede Way and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw Arriva North East 1527 on a #22 to Sunderland. A few minutes we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was required Go North East 7111 on a X9 to Newcastle. We got on the bus. We booked a Gateshead day ticket at £14 and we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and we continued onto Bede Way. We turned right onto the B1320 and we turned left onto the A1086. We exited onto the A19 central expressway and into the Dalton Park shopping centre. We turned right into the B1285 and we turned left onto the A19 and we ran through West Boldon. We turned left onto the A184 and we ran through to Heworth, We went under the railway line and the bus went into Heworth Interchange. A minute or so later we carried on out of the interchange and onto the B1426. We ran up the hill into Gateshead and forwards onto High West Street. We turned left onto Walker Terrace before entering the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we visited the toilet. We saw A-Line X922 WGR on a #54 to Newcastle. We went back inside and we walked down the stands. We saw required Go North East 7108 on a X9 to Middlesbrough. We got on the bus and we we flashed the Gateshead day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. we set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto High West Street and forwards onto the B1426. We ran Northwards through Heworth and left into Newport Street before entering the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We considered what to do next. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching the stand. It was dud Go North East 7130 on a X9 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we flashed the Gateshead 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 B1426. We ran up the hill into Gateshead and forwards onto High West Street. We turned left onto Walker Terrace before entering the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Afterwards we walked up West Street and High Level Bridge. We walked down St Nicholas' Street and the B1307. We turned right onto Grainger Street and we visited McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. After eating his food Matthew went to the toilet. We got in the car and Matthew had a sausage roll and a can of Irn Bru. We set off onto along Grainger Street and we turned right onto Market Street. We turned right onto A167(M) and we crossed over the Tyne Bridge. We joined the A167 and we ran up to Gateshead. We joined the A1 and we ran out of town though Low Fell and Harlow Green. We ran South through Little Lumley. We down the M1 before going South down the M621. We went Westwards along the M62 as far as the M6 where we went Southwards. At junction 16 we went southwards down the A500. We came off the A500 onto City Road and We continued up City Road under the railway line up to Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses. We saw white minibus DS53 TMU.

DS53 TMU in Fenton

Matthew listened to music on the computer. He also had a slice of chocolate cake. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Sunderland 17-10-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Sunderland	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Sunderland	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
HK57 LFY	Fenton	Hanley	Charter	Z Carz
HK57 LFY	Hanley	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we did Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX to Sunderland.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road We ran under the railway line and then we turned right onto the Northbound A52. We ran North up to the M6 and we then went Eastwards along the M62 and then we joined the Northbound A1(M). We ran North up to junction 62 and then we went eastwards to Sunderland along the A690. We stopped at the toby Carvery at the edge of town and Matthew had A turkey carvery with carrots and roast potatoes followed by a blueberry cheesecake. we saw Go North East 5420 on a #20 to South Shields. When it to go we returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off down the A690 before going South down the A1(M). We went Westwards along the M62 as far as the M6 where we went Southwards. At junction 16 we went southwards down the A500. We came off the A500 onto City Road and We continued up City Road under the railway line up to Smithpool Road and we turned right. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went back to the residential unit. Matthew went back up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. We saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

Matthew was going out for tea Later on Matthew went out to the pub in Hanley it was Z Carz HK57 LFY. We set off onto Christchurch Street And we turned left onto Baker Street. we turned right onto City Road and then sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we ran across the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring rod and we turned right onto birch terrace. We continued onto Charles Street and we ran through Hanley onto Trinity street. We continued down onto Etruria Road and w stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had burger and fries followed by lemon meringue pie and a glass of Coke. We returned to Fenton. We walked up Etruria Road and forwards onto Trinity Street. We crossed through the town centre onto Old Hall Street and we walked down Charles Street to Birch Terrace where we saw it was Z carz HK57 LFY. We got on the bus and we set off onto Charles Street. We turned right onto Old Hall Street and we turned right onto the ring road. We turned left 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. We turned right into manor street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went u to his room to chill out and watch buses. We saw Afford Rent-a-Car WX67 YYR

Afford Rent-a-Car WX67 YYR in Fenton

Matthew listened to music on the computer. He also had a slice of chocolate cake. 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 Bromsgrove / Droitwich 28-02-2015

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
33402	Bromsgrove BS	Catshill, adj Ash Drive	144	First Worcester
67636	Catshill, adj Gibb Lane School	Bromsgrove BS	144A	First Worcester
S895 SNY	Bromsgrove BS	Charford, adj Austin Road Shops	99	Clearway
S895 SNY	Charford, adj Austin Road Shops	Bromsgrove BS	99	Clearway
2640	Bromsgrove BS	Bromsgrove, Bromsgrove Railway Station (N-bound)	318	Hanson Bus
2640	Bromsgrove, Bromsgrove Railway Station (N-bound)	Bromsgrove BS	318	Hanson Bus
2002	Bromsgrove BS	Droitwich Spa, Adj Victoria Square	145	iGo
67647	Droitwich Spa, Adj Victoria Square	Bromsgrove BS	144	First Worcester

Today we decided to re-visit Bromsgrove. We had checked the weather and it appeared to be better to the South. We gave hime a list of destinations that were mainly to the South. From the list Matthew chose Bromsgrove. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast for breakfast. We set off just after 12:00. We went down to the A5035 and we turned right. We did the A5035 through to Trentham and when we got to the A34 we went North. We turned left onto Whitmore Road and we joined onto the Southbound M6 at the junction of the A500 and A519. As we headed South down the M6 we passed M & B Travel X856 HEE & Edwards L800 EDW. The road was fairly quiet and we made good time as we went through the roadworks from junctions 13 to 10A. It was a little busier from junction 10 down, but still not to bad. We joined the Southbound M5 and the matrix signs were indicating that the road was slow from junctions 4 to 5. We were coming off the M5 at junction 4 so we carried on regardless. As we were about to leave the motorway, we caught up with Go North East 7097 in National Express livery on a #531 service from Newcastle to Plymouth.

Go North East 7097 on the M5

We left the M5 to join the Southbound A38. At the junction with the M42 we passed an unidentified Harris Coaches coach and Dudleys M750 VYB. Further South as we turned to come into the North of town we passed Leons Coaches 216. We came into town and we parked up in Asda car park. We walked across to the bus station and we saw required Clearway Mercedes minibus S895 SNY on the #93. We carried on and Matthew used the toilet. He heard the engine of a minibus so he came out of the toilet to get we saw Euro Liners DK55 NLF.

Euro Liners DK55 NLF in Bromsgrove bus station

Matthew finished off in the toilet and came out to get a picture of Rotala Diamond 20304 on a #149 to the Webbs of Wychbold gardens centre.

Rotala Diamond 20304 in Bromsgrove bus station

He then decided to run over and say hello to someone. They were on the phone and he scared her and her reaction shocked us all up a little. We went to the chip shop and we got a table inside today.Matthew had sausage chips and gravy and also had a bap to make a chip sandwich. He washed it own with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating We said goodbye to mum and returned to the bus station. Matthew had promise to be on his best behaviour from now on... As we walked into the bus station we saw Hanson Bus E200 2640 on a #318 to Halesowen.

Hanson Bus 2640 in Bromsgrove bus station

We walked down to see required Clearway S895 SNY on the #93 to Charford.

Clearway S895 SNY in Bromsgrove bus station

We decided to leave the required minibus until after we had purchased the Connecta ticket later on. We saw dud Rotala 30382 on a X3 to Redditch. Matthew had a battery change on his camera and by the time we had done it the bus was pulling off! It must have been running a few minutes late. We decided to catch the next bus, which just happened to be required First Worcester 33402 on the #144 to Birmingham!

First Worcester 33402 in Bromsgrove bus station

We got on the bus and we booked our Worcestershire County Connecta tickets at £6.90 which allowed to to travel on any companies buses in the county. We went upstairs ans sat down. The bus behind s was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Worcester 33402.

Inside First Worcester 33402

The bus set off Northwards out off town on the B4091. We passed the hospital an we carried on under the M42 and into Catshill. We turned right into Meadow Road and we passed the Clearway depot where the usual bus on the #93 (usual to us anyway) PEZ 3058 appeared to be on the ramps having some attention. We carried on a little further up the road and we decided to get off. Matthew got another picture of First Worcester 33402 before it carried on towards Birmingham.

First Worcester 33402 in Catshill

We crossed the road and we decided to walk down to where we could catch either a #144 or a #144A. As we walked down we were passed by required First Worcester 67632 on a #144 to Worcester. Drat! We got to the stop and checked the timetable. There wasn't another bus for 15 minutes so we decided to visit the nearby Premier convenience store. Mathew purchase a can of Coke and a can of Fanta. He also had two chocolate bars an a flapjack. We walked back to the bus stop and Matthew drank the can of Fanta and ate the flapjack. By the time he had done that the bus was due. It came around the corner and we saw it was required First Worcester 67636. We got on the bus and it was empty. Matthew poked his camera around the corner to get a picture inside First Worcester 67636.

Inside First Worcester 67636

We showed the Connecta ticket and then we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus carried on down the road and we turned left onto the B4091. We carried on Southwards under the M42 and though Northern end of Bromsgrove and into town. We turned into the bus station and we got off the bus. Matthew then got another better picture of First Worcester 67636.

First Worcester 67636 in Bromsgrove bus station

We decided to wait for and get the required Clearway minibus. S895 SNY. The bus was every 20 minutes, so we sat own on a bench to wait for the next appearance which was imminent. We then saw required Rotala Diamond 30935 terminate in the bus station.

Rotala Diamond 30935 in Bromsgrove bus station

A minute or so later required Clearway S895 SNY came into the bus station.

Clearway S895 SNY in Bromsgrove bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed our Connecta tickets to the driver. The bus set off South out of town and onto Worcester Road. We paused at the junction of Bromsgrove School. The driver was letting a coach come into the school. It just happened to be Meir base Copeland's Tours Van Hool bodied white coach MIB 229! We headed into the housing estate and we started win around the houses. The #93 is a circular service so when we got around 1/2 way round I went to the driver to show him the tickets for the return journey. We re-joined the main road and we returned into town up Worcester Road and into the bus station. We let the bus empty and Matthew took a picture inside Clearway S895 SNY.

Inside Clearway S895 SNY

We sat down briefly before we saw required Hanson Bus 2640 come into the bus station.

Hanson Bus 2640 in Bromsgrove bus station

We decided to do this bus. We went to the bus and we tried to book to Catshill. The bus was going the other way towards the railway station. We decided to the anyway. We could go to the station an back and then go after something else... We showed the driver the Connecta tickets and we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the High Street and we went South Eastwards towards Aston Fields. We passed the railway station and carried on around the circular end of this service. We went North up the A38 and into Regents Park Road. We then went back towards town along Stratford Road. The bus emptied out in front of us and Matthew got a picture inside Hanson Bus 2640.

Inside Hanson Bus 2640

We carried on back into town and into the bus station. As the bus station was empty Matthew went to the toilet. As he came out we saw iGo Solo 2002 on a #145 to Droitwich.

iGo 2002 in Bromsgrove bus station

We decided to do this bus. We got on the bus and as it was a Solo Matthew decide to honk the horn... The driver didn't mind on this occasion. We sat down towards the back of the bus and we set off out of town. Once again we headed towards Aston Fields. This time instead of going towards the railway station we went South and into Morrisons. We continue South out of town down the Eastern by-pass We continue South through Stoke Prior and Stoke Works before rejoining the A38 just North of the point where we cross under the M5. We continued into town and when we got to Victoria square the bus terminated. We let the bus empty and Matthew took a picture inside iGo 2002.

Inside iGo 2002

We got off the bus and got another picture of iGo 2002 before it went off empty.

iGo 2002 in Droitwich Spa

We walked up to the Spar shop and Matthew had a drink an some chocolate. We walked back to the Square an on the way we saw required First Worcester 67635 on a #144A to Worcester.

First Worcester 67635 in Droitwich Spa

As we got close to the stop we saw First Worcester 67647 emerge from the road opposite on a #144 to Birmingham.

First Worcester 67647 in Droitwich Spa

We walked to the stop and we got on the bus. We flashed the tickets an we sat down towards the back of the bus. On this journey the bus went straight up the A38 into town. We passed Bromsgrove School and the Copeland's Tours coach MIB 229 was still in the grounds. We pulled into the bus station and the bus completely emptied, and so Matthew got a picture inside First Worcester 67647.

Inside First Worcester 67647

As we came into the bus station we saw a First Worcester Enviro300 in the 'Olympia 2012' livery. We stopped an got a picture of required First Worcester 67665.

First Worcester 67665 in Bromsgrove bus station

Matthew used the toilet and we walked over to the car in the car park. Waiting for us were sausage rolls an Matthew washed his down with a small bottle of Irn Bru. We set off out of the car park and we headed North out of town along Birmingham Road. We joined the Northbound A38 which we did up to the M5. We joined the Northbound M5 at junction 4 and traffic was fairly light. As we passed under junction 1 we saw the West Brom fans walking along the over bridge back to their home following thier 1-0 win over Southampton. We joined the M6 and as we went North we were passe by Stagecoach 'Megabus' coach 54057.

Megabus 54057 on the M6

We carried on North through the roadworks and we made good time north of junction 13 up to Junction 15. We lift the M6 and we went onto the Northbound A500 up to Sideway. We passed a Wright Gemini double decker on a football shuttle as we joined the A50 and we headed up to Longton. We came of the A50 at Longton and we headed to Z carz. There were three buses on the spare ground tonight, although initially we though there were only two. First in the row was Mercedes minibus CE02 LYX.

Z Carz CE02 LYX in Longton

This was hiding Z Carz Volkswagen minibus OV05 WSW behind it!

Z Carz OV05 WSW in Longton

Finally we saw Z Carz Ford minibus FP06 WTW.

Z Carz FP06 WTW in Longton

We turned into Willow Row to see what was in the compound. Tonight we saw Mercedes minibus Z Carz S952 VMY.

Z Carz S952 VMY in Longton

We turned back onto the A50 and we came off at Heron Cross. We passed Lightning Travel T2 DLT in it's usual spot and we headed through Blurton and onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home at 18:10. For a late tea Matthew had bangers and mash with carrots followed by a cake bar. mum had gone out to spend the evening with a friend so we went out to take uncle Dave home around 21:40. We wnr out via Blurton Road and Heron Cross. As it was nearly 22:00 we decided to return via heron Cross and Stanley Matthews Way to see the #500. As we turned onto the A5035 we spotted a coach parked up on Newstead industrial estate. We turned into the estate to investigate. We saw it was City Circle tri-axle coach PK13 GDF. As we rejoined the A5035 was saw D&G 170 on the evening #500 to Norton. We got home just after 22:00. Matthew then chilled out at home using his computer. Mum came home just before bedtime and brought some pizza with her! Matthew went to bed around 01:00... Mark