Trip to Hulme / Hanley 04-05-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
SH71 KMZ	Fenton	Hulme	Charter	Shelton Care Group
SH71 KMZ	Hulme	Park Hall	Charter	Shelton Care Group
SH71 KMZ	Park Hall	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
63111	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63345	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was 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 First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley. Later on we went out. he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the Chester Zoo. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group SH71 KMZ. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and we saw past the former day centre. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and right onto City Road. As we ran up onto King Street we passed the site of the new Burger King being built. We went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. We continued towards Park Hall. We turned left and we headed towards Hulme village and we turned left onto Hulme Lane. We turned left into Snugbury's and we parked up. Once we got off the bus we had some ice cream. Matthew had a vanilla flavoured cone. He also went to see the giant bee made out of hay. We spent some more time going around the zoo until it was time to return to Park Hall. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group SH71 KMZ. We got on the bus and we set off onto Hulme Lane and We continued onto Coliseum Way. We got up and got off bus across to the bowling alley. After we had finished we got back onto Shelton Care Group SH71 KMZ.

Shelton Care Group SH71 KMZ in Park Hall

We set off onto Hulme Road and left onto the A5272. We stopped by Scraggs and we saw Scraggs BD65 JFE parked up in the yard. We rejoined the A5272 and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran down the hill into Longton and we turned right onto Wood Street. We turned left onto Grafton Road and left onto Rutland Road. We turned right onto Portland Road and left onto Clarence Road. We turned right onto King Street and we continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road and we went past KFC. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto Baker Street we saw past the former day centre. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to use his computer and watch buses. Matthew went into the living room and we saw Temple Street Church KD23 DHC.

Temple Street Church KD23 DHC in Fenton

We out to catch a bus to Hanley. We went downstairs We set of on foot onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. On the way we saw Afford rent-a-car YG23 PXM parked up at their garage. We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 63111 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63111 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. After crossing over the A500 we ran into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We turned right onto Shelton Old Road and we saw Travel Express YJ67 FKT parked up th the depot. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road. We ran under the railway line and up through Shelton. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63345 on the #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63345 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63345 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 63345

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up 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 and 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 35687 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned left onto Market Street and right onto Commerce Street past the former Co-op Bank. We went arounf the roundabout and turned 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 at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room to use his computer and watch buses. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had a sausage sandwiches wshed down with a glass of Coke followed by a Manchester Tart. He chilled out in his room using his computer and watching buses out of the window. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. In the late evening Matthew went downstairs to spend time with the other residents ar cuppa club. Matthew had various biscuits as well as some rice crispy cakes washed down with a can of Dr Pepper. Later on Matthew went back upstairs and had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Leigh / Manchester 18-03-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
39242	Leigh BS	Salford, Broad St/Pendleton Church (Stop U)	V1	First Manchester
40838	Salford Shopping Centre (Stop D)	Manchester, Piccadilly Gardens	36	Rotala Diamond NW
2740	Manchester, Piccadilly Gardens	Hulme, Hulme Park	263	Arriva NW&W
11262	Hulme, Hulme Park	Old Trafford, White City	256	Stagecoach Manchester
4020	Ordsall, Clipper Quays	Salford Shopping Centre	53	Go North West
39244	Broad St/Pendleton Church (Stop Q)	Astley Street, Guided Busway Stop	V2	First Manchester
39237	Astley Street, Guided Busway Stop	Leigh BS	V1	First Manchester

Today we decided to re-visit Leigh. We gave Matthew a choice of locations around the North West and he chose Leigh. We wanted somewhere where we knew where to park and where to eat as mum was finishing work in the morning and we just needed to go. We did no research for this trip other than to check the weather. It forecast grey weather with showers and occasional sunny intervals, with hindsight checking the Google Maps App would have saved us an hour of time. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Mum got home later on and we set off just before 12:00. 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. 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.Running up the A500 we saw Plants P19 NTM, Redline BJ17 RED / SN69 RED, The Traveller Choice reg like 382 NBF, Stanton's of Stoke WSV 530, grey coach ???? GJD and Flixbus BV67 JZJ. We joined the Northbound M6 and as we joined the motorway we saw Lauderdale Coaches CU68 VKE in front of us.

Lauderdale Coaches CU68 VKE on the M6

We continued up the M6 and we saw an unidentified TJ Travel coach, Selwyns (NX) 235(#121), 2 Stagecoach E200MMC's SN65 ???, white minibus SH56 ODT and taxi minibus ML15 TVA. We came off the M6 at junction 22 and we headed Eastwards alonng the A579. A mile or so up the road we hit a queue of traffic. If I had the sat Nav up and running I would have seen the reason why. There were roadworks on the A572 and as such on;y a few cars at a time could get through off the A572. We queued up for nearly an hour before eventually turning right onto the A579. We got through the roadworks and we crossed over the A580. We continued for the last few miles into Leigh and we turned right onto Spinning Jenny Way. We turned left onto Queen Street and left onto Brown Street South. We turned right onto Gas Street and we turned left into the car park. We parked up and we walked through the Spinning Gate Shopping centre and we came out by the bus station. We saw First Manchester 39260 on a V1 to the Manchester Royal Infirmary.

First Manchester 39260 in Leigh bus station

Seen arriving on a V1 service was First Manchester 36279.

First Manchester 36279 in Leigh bus station

Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we met up mum at the food truck. Matthew had a sausage barm washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we had a walk around the bus station. We saw Stagecoach Manchester 10446 on a #8 to Wigan. We decided to head towards Manchester via Salford. We saw there was a V1 on stand. As we got closer we saw it was First Manchester 39242 on a V1 service to the Manchester Royal Infirmary.

First Manchester 39242 in Leigh bus station

We got on the bus and we booked System One Bus Only Day tickets at £5.80 each. We went upstairs and we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Spinning Jenny way. We ran forwards onto Princess Street and onto the guided busway. We ran along the busway for approximately 4 miles and we joined the Southbound B5232 in Ellenbrook. We ran South for around 1/4 mile and we turned left onto the A580. We ran fast along the A580 and we crossed under the A580 and the Wardley park and ride car park. We continued Eastwards and the A580 merged with the A6. We continued on to Pendleton and near the the police station we cam off the main A6 and onto a parallel slow lane where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Manchester 39242 as it continued towards Manchester.

First Manchester 39242 in Salford

We had a look around to see what bus we might catch towards Manchester. We quickly worked out the Diamond NW & Stagecoach Manchester buses towards Manchester departed from stand D. A short time later we saw Stagecoach Manchester 12186 on a #38 to Manchester.

Stagecoach Manchester 12186 in Salford

Matthew decided not to do this bus as he wanted to go to the toilet. We walked into the shopping centre on the Eastern side and we followed the signs towards the toilet. We cam out on the Northern side and there was a small toilet block behind where we have caught buses towards Bolton on stand G. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we cut through onto the North side of the shopping centre. We saw Go North West 4017 on layover in between runs on the #53 to Cheetham Hill.

Go North West 4017 in Salford

We walked around to the East side to stand D and we waited for a bus towards Manchester. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva NW&W 2948 on a #10 to Manchester.

Arriva NW&W 2948 in Salford

A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Rotala Diamond 40838 on a #36 to Piccadilly Gardens. We got on the bus and we flashed the System One Bus Only Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Hankinson Way and we turned left Rossal Way. We joined the roundabout and we turned right onto the Eastboundd A6. We passed the point where somebody has tagged themselves as being a business on the road which is 'Temporarily closed'. We headed past Salford Crescent to the edge of the city Centre. We ran forwards onto Chapel Street and we turned right onto the A34 past Salford Central station which is temporarily closed for refurbishment. We turned left onto Cross Street and right onto King Street. We turned left onto Spring Garden and we followed the road around onto York Street. We turned left onto Mosley Street and we turned right into Piccadilly Gardens. We pulled up on stand and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of Rotala Diamond 40838 before it returned to Bolton.

Rotala Diamond 40838 in Manchester

We had a bit of a walk around to see what we might catch. We saw Stagecoach Manchester 19406 on a #42 to Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 19406 in Manchester

Whilst having a look around we saw Little Gem 1968 on a #44 to Altrincham. A short time later we saw an Arriva bus enter the bus station. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 2740 on a #263 to Altrincham.

Arriva NW&W 2740 in Manchester

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only Day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the terminal and we turned right onto Portland Street where we saw Stotts (NX) BV67 JXM(#173) and Ausden Clark BIG 9828. We turned left onto Princess Street and right onto Whitworth Street. We turned left onto Oxford Street and we headed Southwards. We turned right onto Booth Street West. We passed the College of Music and we turned right onto Boundry lane. We decided to get of somewhere we could get on a #53 service so that we could get back to Salford. We turned left onto the A5067 and we ran for about 1/3 of mile and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a look at the timetable. We had just missed a Salford bound #53 so we had alomost 30 minutes to wait. We whilst we waited Matthew had a flapjack. We decided to could catch another bus towards trafford and walk over the ship canal to get a #53 forwards. A short time later we saw a bus that we could catch. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 11262 on a #256 to Flixton.

Stagecoach Manchester 11262 in Hulme

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only Day tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along the A5067 and we ran for about 1/4 of a mile before we turned right following the A5067. We turned left onto Royce Road and we headed Westwards. We ran forwards onto City Road an we turned left onto the Chester Road. We followed Chester Road to the right and we turned left onto the A56. As we approched the White City Retail Park we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took amother picture of Stagecoach Manchester 11262 as it continued towards Flixton.

Stagecoach Manchester 11262 in Old Trafford

We crossed over the A56 and we saw Angela GX21 ECF heading Westwards. We walked forwards onto Trafford Road and we crossed over the Bridgewater and Manchester ship canals. We walked past Clipper Quay and we stopped at the bus stop. We sat down at the stop and we checked the timetable. The bus was due in 5 minutes. A short time later we saw the bus approaching on the other side of the bridge over the ship canal. As it got closer we saw it was Go North West 4020 on a #53 to Salford.

Go North West 4020 in Ordsall

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only Day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards passing Britannia DU61 LLC & The Travellers Choice PO18 EES pasrked in a side street. We turned left into The Quays and we followed the road through the Salford Quays area. We crossed the Marinas Canal and we passed petween the North Bay and Huron Basin. We ran past Media City and we ran forwards onto Broadway. We turned left onto Trafford Road and we crossed over the A57. We turned left onto Liverpool Street and right onto Cross Drive where we saw Alfa 107 parked up. We turned left onto Churchill Way and we turned right onto Hankinson Way and we pulled up outside of the shopping centre where we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus Matthew took another picture of Go North West 4020 before it returned to Cheetham Hill on a #53 service.

Go North West 4020 in Salford

We walked around the cober onto Rossall Way and we saw Go North West 6163 on a #95 to Bury.

Go North West 6163 in Salford

We walked around the corner and down the alleyway to the toilet block. The toilets had clsoed by the time we had got there. We decided to do across the car park to Tesco Extra. We went into the shop and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we went into the shop and we had a look around. There were very few drinks left with the meal deal section of the shop and there was nothing that Matthew would drink. There wan't much chocolate either and Matthew ended up getting a Kinder Egg. We went to the self service tills and we paid for the egg before meeting up with uncle Dave and walking across the car park. We were now heading back towards Leigh. We walked along Pendleton Way. We walked through the passageway onto the sliproad for the A6 and we waited at the bus stop for a bus towards Leigh. There were 2 buses coming at once. A V2 to Atherton and a V1 to Leigh. The V2 came first and the V1 was right behind it displaying Bus Full. We decided to do the V2 and get off at the junction. As it got closer we saw it was First Manchester 39244 on a V2 to Atherton.

First Manchester 39244 in Salford

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. We decided to go to the Astley Street guided bus way stop and get off to catch the following V1 service. We ran fast along the A580 and we we passed Stagecoach Manchester 10443 on a Leigh bound #34 service. We also passe a silver Mercedes mini coach parked outside a pub on the Southside of the A580. We went under the M60 and we ran up to Worsley where we turned right onto Newearth Road. We went North for a short while and we joined the guided bus way. After running West along the bus way we came to the Astley Street stop so we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Manchester 39244 before it carried on towards Atherton.

First Manchester 39244 in Astley Street

We waited for the next bus to Leigh. A minute or so later the bus that had been full came into the stop. It had now emptied out so we could get on it. As it got closer we saw it was First Manchester 39237 on a V1 to Leigh.

First Manchester 39237 in Astley Street

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set of along the guided bus way and we ran fast to edge of Leigh and we left the guided bus way and we joined Spinning Jenny Way. We past Tesco and the shopping centre and we turned right into Leigh bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Manchester 39237 before it returned to the depot.

First Manchester 39237 in Leigh bus station

Matthew decided that he needed the toilet so we headed to the George and Dragon which was next to the bus station. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. We watched a bit of the Manchester City vs Burnley match and we drank our drinks. When we had finished we headed outside to the bus station and we met up with uncle Dave again. On the way to the road we saw Rotala Diamond 30971 on a #584 to Crankwood.

Rotala Diamond 30971 in Leigh bus station

We walked onto Spinning Jenny Way and we walked around the shopping centre to the car park and we met up with mum. We got in the car and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru before we set off onto Gas Street. We turned left onto Brown Street South and right onto Queen Street. We turned right onto Spinning Jenny Way and we turned left onto the A572. We crossed the A579 and in Lowton we turned right onto Sandy Lane. We followed the road around onto Byrom Lane and we turned left onto Slag Lane. We stopped at Victoria's Plaice and I went to the chip shop whilst Matthew went to the shop next door with mum. He brought a bottle of dandelion & burdock and a bar of chocolate for later on. Matthew had sausage chips and gracy and once I had finished eating we set off onto Slag Lane and we turned left onto Church Lane. We crossed over the A580 and we turned right onto the A572. At the light we turned left onto the A579. The traffic had allo gone and we got to the motorway in a few minutes. We joined the M6 and we headed Southwards. Travelling back along the M6 we saw an unidentified Bibby's of Ingleton coach. At junction 16 we went South down the A500 through Longport and 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 Irn Bru. We updated uncle daves calendar to show recent activity. Once we had dropped off uncle Dave we set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now up for sale. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we saw green minibus R482 NDM parked up. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 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

Trip to Stockport / Manchester 30-04-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
11523	Stockport, Stop AA	Manchester, Stop Q	192	Stagecoach Manchester
2740	Manchester, Piccadilly Gardens	Stretford, Arndale	263	Arriva NW&W
2741	Stretford, Davyhulme Road	Hulme, Hulme Park	263	Arriva NW&W
4004	Hulme, Hulme Park	Longsight,(Stop D)	53	Go North West
11515	Longsight, (Stop A)	Manchester, (Stop SB)	197	Stagecoach Manchester
6219	Manchester, (Stop CK)	Manchester, (Stop R)	41	Go North West
11553	Manchester,(Stop EP)	Stockport,(Stop CC)	192	Stagecoach Manchester

Today we decided to re-visit Stockport. No research for the trip was done other than to check the weather, which was for mainly dry with a chance of some rain later on. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast for breakfast. We got ready to go out and we set off around 11:45. We set off thr Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive and we saw white minibus BJ63 UEH parked up. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued down Wheildon Road and we turned right into Sutherland Street to turn around! We ran up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove. We turned right onto Blurton Road and at the roundabout we joined the Eastbound A50. We ran through Longton and came off the A50 at Normacot. We turned left onto Uttoxeter Road and right onto Meir Hay Road. We turned left onto Sutherland Road and we followed the road around to the right onto Weston Coyney Road. We ran to the top and we turned left onto the A520. We ran through Cellarhead, and the original plan was to stop at Truckers Tucker food van in the layby in Cheddleton. As we approached we saw that the van wasn't there today. We continued North through Cheddleton and Leek Brook and into the cente of Leek. We Turned right outta Compton onto the A53 and we turned tight onto Leonard Street parked up in the car park. before we went to the cafe we decided to walk into the bus station to see what was about. We saw D&G Bus 21 on layover before working an E1 employee service to Alton Towers.

D&G 21 in Newcastle bus station

Also seen was D&G Bus 45 on a #108 to Ashbourne.

D&G 45 in Newcastle bus station

We walked back down Leonard Street and onto the A53. We crossed the road to cafe delight and it was that busy we had to wait for a table. Matthew used the toilet and by the time we came back out we had been seated. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Whilst we ate we saw Aimee's KO66 JUJ, YJ55 YHR(#165), Leek Link THZ 5348, Former coach (now a stock car transporter) WHO 947V, Sleek Cars LM66 CPX & First Potteries 65027(#18). Once we had finished we returned to the car park and got back in the car. We set off onto the Southbound A53 and we turned right into St Edwards Street. We turned left onto the A523 and we past the site of the new Tim Hortons. We continued Northwards through Rushton Spencer and we passed Aimee's PO56 ROU on a #109 to Leek. We passed through Macclesfield and a few miles North we turned left onto the B5358. We travelled Westwards for about 3 mile before going North on the A5102 through Bramhall. We continued North through Davenport and we turned left onto Cale Green. We continued Northwards onto King Street West and we went behind the back of the railway station before turning right onto the Gret Egerton Street. We turned right and entered the Red Rock NCP car park and we parked up. We went down to the ground floor and we said goodbye to mum. We walked along Port Street and we turned right into Mersey Square. We saw Stagecoach Manchester 47472 which was on a #328 Cheadle circular service. It was at this point we noticed the old interchange was closed for refurbishment! Buses where being stopped at other stops nearby as well as a temporary bus station on Heaton Lane. We walked up to stop G and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 19266 on a #358 to Hayfield.

Stagecoach Manchester 19266 in Stockport

We decided to have a go on the famous #192 to Manchester. On the way to the stop we saw High Peak 804 on a #199 to Buxton.

High Peak 804 in Stockport

We crossed over the A6 and we headed to the Northbound bus stops. Below us we could see the new temporary bus station which is in use until the old interchange has been refurbished. We saw Stagecoach Manchester 11523 on a #192 to Manchester Piccadilly.

Stagecoach Manchester 11523 in Stockport

We got on the bus and we booked System One Bus Only Day tickets at £6.40 each before going upstairs and sitting down. The bus set off Northwards up the A6 and we headed into Heaton Chapel. We continued Northwards through Levenshulme and we passed Belle Vue A8 VUE coming the other way. We crossed under the railway and we ran into Longsight. It was unbelievably busy, and just a frenzy of activity. We crossed the route of the #53 and we continued Northwards up the A6. We continued into Ardwick and we saw an unidentified tri-axle Pheonix coach. We crossed under the A57(M) and into the centre of Manchester. We passed manchester PIccadilly railway station and we turned left onto Whitworth Street. We turned right onto Aytoun Street and right onto Portland Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 11523 before it returned to Stockport on a #192.

Stagecoach Manchester 11523 in Manchester

We set off Westwards along Portland Street and we went to the Piccadilly Gardens bus terminal. We saw Stagecoach Manchester 19458 on a #256 to Flixton.

Stagecoach Manchester 19458 in Manchester

Also seen was Stagecoach Manchester 19454 on a #250 to the Traffod Centre.

Stagecoach Manchester 19454 in Manchester

we walked through the terminal to see if what we could catch. We spotted a tardis style toilet and Matthew used the facilities. Once out of the toilet we saw Arriva NW&W 2740 on a #263 to Altrincham.

Arriva NW&W 2740 in Manchester

We waited for a few minutes for the drivcer to return, and we got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only Day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the terminal and we turned right onto Portland Street. We turned left onto Princess Street and right onto Whitworth Street. We turned left onto Oxford Street and we headed Southwards. We turned right onto Booth Street West. We passed the College of Music and we turned right onto Boundry lane. We turned left onto the A5067 and we headed Westwards. We passed Hulme Park and we ran to the end of the road and we joined Chester Road. We joined the A56 and we ran past White City Retail Park. We passed Old Trafford and we continued along the A56 until Streford where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2740 as it continued towards Altrincham.

Arriva NW&W 2740 in Stretford

Matthew decided he wanted the toilet so we walked Eastwards along the A56. As we walked we saw Selwyns 141 heading Westwards.

Selwyns 141 in Stretford

We continued along the road and we spotted a garage. It was unusual as it was the first time I have seen an all-electric charging station garage. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we had a can of Coke and a Galaxy Caramel bar. We crossed over the A56 and we waited for an Eastbound bus. A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 2741 on a #263 to Manchester Piccadilly Gardens.

Arriva NW&W 2741 in Stretford

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. We set off Eastwards along the A56 and we passed Old Trafford again. We passed White City and we turned right onto Chester Road. We ran forwards onto the A5067 and we went for about 2/3 of a mile before we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew had a can of Coke whilst we waited for the next #53 Orbits service. Whilst we waited we saw 2748 on a #263 to Altrincham and Stagecoach Manchester 10611 on a #250 to the Trafford Centre. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was Go North West 4004 on a #53 to Cheetham Hill.

Go North West 4004 in Hulme

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. We set off Eastwards along the A5067 and we turned right onto Boundary Lane. We turned left onto Booth Street West and right onto Oxford Road. We ran past the Manchester Museuem and we continued Southwards into Rusholme and through The Curry Mile. We turned left onto the A6010 and we travelled eastwards over the A34. We carried on for another 1/2 mile or so into Longsight where we got up and got off the bus. We walked around the corner onto the A6 ans we waited for a bus towards Manchester. A few minutes later we saw 2 buses approaching. We turned down Stagecoach Manchester 11529 on a #192. We decided to catch Stagecoach Manchester 11515 on a #197 to Manchester.

Stagecoach Manchester 11515 in Longsight

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off Northwards up the A6 and we turned left onto Plymouth Grove. We turned left onto Grafton Street and we crossed over the A34. We turned right onto Oxford Road and we headed Northwards into Manchester. We crossed under the railway and we ran forwards onto Oxford Street. We ran forwards onto Peter Street and we turned right onto Deansgate. We turned right onto John Dalton Street. We ran past Albert Square and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus, Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 11515 before it returned on a #197 to Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 11515 in Manchester

Once off the bus we went to find somewhere Matthew could go to the toilet. We crossed the tramlines at St Peters Square and we walked alongside the tram stop. We turned left onto Dickinson Street and we walked along this quiet back street onto Portland Street. We spotted a subway, and Matthew went in and used the toilet. Afterwards we brought a small bottle of Coke and a bottle of Tango. When we had finished we walked along Portland Street as we headed towards Piccadilly to catch a #192 back to Stockport. It occured to us that maybe we could catch a bus to get us a little closer to Piccadilly. We stopped at Stop CK and we waited for a bus. Whilst we waited we saw Clarkes BV22 VTZ on a #540 to London.

Clarkes BV22 VTZ in Manchester

Also seen was Stagecoach Manchester 19514 on a #15 to Piccadilly.

Stagecoach Manchester 19514 in Manchester

That bus was set down only at that stop, so we waited for the next bus that was picking up. A few minutes later we saw Go North West 6219 on a #41 to Middleton.

Go North West 6219 in Manchester

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. We set off along Portland Street and we veered left onto Piccadilly where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Go North West 6219 before in continued Northwards towards Middleton.

Go North West 6219 in Manchester

Once off the bus we headed Southwards along Piccadilly to the approriate stop. We could see a bus at the stop and we could also see nuses on layover around the corner on Newton Street. We just missed getting on the bus at the stop but we had seen one on layover around the corner awaiting time. A few munutes later the bus came around the corner and it was required Stagecoach Manchester 11553 on a #192 to Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 11553 in Manchester

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 went upstairs and sat down. We set off down Piccadilly and we saw Mario's Coaches M15 RYO parked up outside of Manchester Piccadilly railway station. We headed Southwards under the railway line and under the A57(M). We ran into Ardwick and we followed the A6 to the righ and Southwards into Longsight. We crossed under the railway line and into Levenshulme and we continued through Heaton Chapel. We crossed over the M60 and into the centre of Stockport where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we decided to have a look at the temporary bus station. We walked onto Heaton Lane and to the other end of the bus station passing Magic Bus liveried Stagecoach Manchester 19268 on a #42 to Piccadilly Gardens. At the other end of the bus station we saw Stagecoach Manchester 36077 on #328 Cheadle circular service.

Stagecoach Manchester 36077 in Stockport bus station

Also seen was Stagecoach Manchester 19335 on a #11 to Altrincham.

Stagecoach Manchester 19335 in Stockport bus station

We left the bus station and we crossed over the A6 and we saw Bullocks YR58 RTV returning from a trip to Llandudno.

Bullocks YR58 RTV in Stockport

We walked onto Mersey Square and around the corner onto Port Street. We returned to the car and I went to pay for the parking ticket. Matthew sat in the car and had a bottle of Coke. When we were ready we departed the car park and we ran onto Great Egerton Street. We turned left onto Lancashire Hill and we crossed over the M60. We ran up the hill and at the roundabout we veered slight right onto Sandy Lane. We stopped at a chip shop and Matthew had sausage and chips. When we had finished we ran back down Sansy Lane and we veered slight left onto Tiviot Way. We crossed over the river Tame and we joined the Westbound M60. We ran through Stockport and we came off the M60 onto the M56. We ran past the airport and we came off the M56 and joined the Westbound A556. We joined the Southbound M6 and we ran down to junction 16. On the M6 we saw an unidentified Ridley's coach, and unidentified Roy McCarthy coach, an unidentified The Traveller's Choice coach and Rothwells 163 NHO. We joined the A500 and we ran Southwards through Longport and Stoke. As it was late we decided to drop uncle Dave off home first. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we ran up Whieldon Road. We dropped off uncle Dave's house. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards drank some of uncle Rob's pop. We set off onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfiels Drive and we got back to Blurton around 20:45. 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

Trip to Hulme / Newcastle 26-02-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Hulme	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Hulme	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Hulme Community Garden Centre. 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 67159 on a #23 to Newstead. we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We got on to Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX and we set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned onto Masterson 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 A500. We ran Northwards up to M6 and we got onto the Northbound M6. We ran Northwards up to junction 19 and at the roundabout we went right onto the A556. We ran forwards onto the M56 and as we approached Manchester we joined the A5103. When we got to Hulme we turned left on to Greenhay Lane West and we turned right onto Old Brierley street. We stopped and parked up and we went to the thing. Matthew went to the cafe and had a sausage sandwich and can of Coke and some cake. He went to the toilet and we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care group DY08 FFX. We set off down Old Bailey Street and we turned left onto Greenheys Lane West. We joined the Southbound A5103 and we continued forwards onto the M56. We went past the Airport and we joined the westbound A556. We continued West for a few miles am we joined the Southbound M6. We ran Southwards through the roadworks and we cam off at junction 16. We came off the motorway and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran through Longtport and Etruria and up to Stoke. We came off the A500 onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 32634 on a #25 to Keele. 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 Global Travel BIG 9854 going towards Stoke.

Global Travel BIG 9854 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 41502 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 41502 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Afford rent-a-car HN16 CMK going towards Hanley.

Afford rent-a-car HN16 CMK in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Britannia Travel S100 KKE going towards Heron Cross.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

Later on Matthew went to Grandma's. Matthew went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We went to Grandma's in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down to the A52. We went under the railway line and over the A500 into Stoke. We went around the one-way system and up Hartshill Road and into Harshill. We turned left onto the Avenue and we ran to the end where we turned right onto the A34 and we saw First Poteries 32649 on a #25 to Hanley. We turned off the A34 and we stopped at Grandma's house. Matthew went on the computer and had a can of Irn Bru. For tea Matthew had shepherds pie followed by treacle tart and custard. Staff came to pick Matthew up in the car and Matthew said goodbye to Grandma and we set off onto Occupation Street. We turned onto the A34 and we ran past Newcastle. Near to the KFC we turned left onto Robertson Avenue. We crossed forwards onto Douglas Road and forwards to the disco. We spent some time at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and a glass of coke. After doing some dancing we returned to Fenton. We ran back to the A34 and we went South into Newcastle. We turned left onto the A527 and we ran up to the Jubilee Roundabout. We ran around the one-way system onto George Street and we ran into Hartshill. We ran down Hartshill Road into Stoke and we went around the one-way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and onto City Road before going under the railway line. We climbed the hill and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. 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