Trip to Birkenhead / West Kirby 29-02-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
4531	Birkenhead BS	West Kirby, West Kirby Station	437	Arriva NW&W
27776	West Kirby, West Kirby Station	Heswall BS	22	Stagecoach Merseyside
36816	Heswall BS	West Kirby, West Kirby Station	22	Stagecoach Merseyside
27898	West Kirby, West Kirby Station (Stop B)	Moreton, Knutsford Road	413	Stagecoach Merseyside
2953	Moreton, Knutsford Road	New Brighton, Marine Promenade Adj Rowson Street	414	Arriva NW&W
2599	New Brighton, Morrisons (Stop B)	Birkenhead BS	411	Arriva NW&W

Today we decided to re-visit Birkenhead. Matthew had originally chosen to go to Southport this weekend, but during the week he changed his mind and decided to go to Birkenhead instead. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and apple juice for breakfast. After getting ready we set off around 11:30 We set off onto Beaconsfield Drive a and we stopped to pick up a friend. We continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran up to Heron Cross. we joined the Westbound A50. We ran up to Sideway and we turned left onto the Southbound A500. As we travelled down the A500 we saw silver minibus BEZ 5791. We got on the M6 at junction 15 and we headed Northwards. Seen on the M6 were A2B B18 MGL, an unidentified Lakeside tri-axle, 2 x unidentified Swans (Chadderton) unbranded on side, white tri-axle coach YT19 ???. We ran past junction 17 and the site of the new petrol station and McDonalds. We continued Northwards up the M6 and we saw Travel De Courcey MD38 (#540), Unidentified black and silver coach 'Beat The ?', Edwards BV67 JYC(#528), unidentified white midi coach with blue roof, an unidentified white coach black roof, and Llew Jones LJ67 LLJ (#375). We came off the M6 at junction 20 and we joined the Westbound M56. Seen on the M56 were an unidentified Selwyn's coach, an unidentified Woodstones coach and biege minibus MK09 CYP. Seen on the M53 were West Midlands Ambulance Service YJ69 ECX / YJ69 ECZ / YJ69 EBX and silver minibus BF15 JYG. We came off the M53 at junction 3 and we turned right onto the A552. We ran up towards town, and we veered left onto Woodchurch Road. We turned right onto Balls Road East and we re-joined the A552. We turned left onto Whetstone Lane and right on to Claughton Road. we ran into the centre of town and we parked up by the bus station. Once out of the car we spotted Arriva NW&W 2908 on a #413 to Seaconmbe.

Arriva NW&W 2908 in Birkenhead bus station

We walked into the market and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we walked into the indoor part of the market hall and we went to Kev's Cafe. For dinner Matthew had a sausage sandwich washed down with a bottle of Coke. Whilst we waited for the food to be prepared I walked to the travel office in the bus station and I purchased All Area Saveaway tickets at £5.50 each. My old Walrus cards didn't work so they were replaced by new Metro ones. Once we had finished eating we walked into the bus station and we took a few pictures whilst we waited for a bus to West Kirby. We saw Arriva NW&W 4518 on a #407 to Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 4518 in Birkenhead bus station

A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 4531 on a #437 to West Kirby.

Arriva NW&W 4531 in Birkenhead bus station

We decided to do this bus so we walked down the bus station and got on the bus. We placed the Metro passes on the ticket machine and we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and onto Conway Street. We ran North Westwards out of town and past the end of Dale Street near to Birkenhead Park railway station. We continued onto Laird Street past the Arriva depot and we turned left onto Mallby Street. We turned right onto Park Road North and we ran through Claughton. We continued onto Upton Road and we crossed over the M53 near to Upton railway station. We turned right onto Ford Road and into Upton town centre. We continued out of the other side onto Old Greasby Road and forwards onto the B5139. We turned left onto Greasby Road and we ran through the village before re-joining the B5139. We continued through Frankby and Newtown and we ran forwards onto Greenbank Road. We past West Kirby football club and we turned left onto Anglesey Road before turning tight onto Bridge Road. We crossed over the railway line and we ran into town. We got to the main stop and the bus emptied out. Matthew took a picture inside Inside Arriva NW&W 4531 before we got off the bus.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4531

Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we took a few pictures. We saw Arriva NW&W 4520 on a #437 to Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 4520 in West Kirby

We crossed back over the road and we visited the library in order for Matthew to use the toilet. After we had been to the facilities we walked back to the bus stop and we saw Stagecoach Merseyside 27776 on a #22 to Chester.

Stagecoach Merseyside 27776 in West Kirby

We got on and we put the Metro cards on the card reader before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A540 and we turned left onto Orrysdale Road. We ran forwards onto Anglesey Road and we turned sharp right by West Kirby football club. We ran along Greenbank Road and forwards onto the B5139. We passed through Newton and Frankby and we turned right onto Greasby Road. We ran through Greasby Road and forwards onto Arrow Road. We ran forwards onto Arrowe Brook Road before turning right onto the A551. We turnbed right into Arrowe park hospital and we stopped briefly before continuing South through Thingwall. We continued Southwards through Pensby and into Heswall. We turned left onto the A540 and left into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Merseyside 27776 as it continued towards Chester.

Stagecoach Merseyside 27776 in Heswall bus station

As we stood at the bus station we looked to see if there were any buses on the local bus map. We spotted that Stagecoach Merseyside 36816 was on it's way into Heswall on a #22 to West Kirby. I asked Matthew if he wanted to do this bus and he agreed. As we walked up to the top end of the bus station the bus pull in and came on Stand. Matthew took a picture of Stagecoach Merseyside 36816 before we got on it.

Stagecoach Merseyside 36816 in Heswall bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Metro tickets on the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto the Northbound A540 and we turned right onto the B5138. We ran past the Harvest Mouse with it's windmill and we turned left onto Irby Road. We turned right onto Thingwall Road and left onto Mill Hill Road. We ran forwards onto Mill Lane and we turned left onto Greasby Road. We turned left onto Frankby Road. We continued Westwards along the B5139 and we saw Selwyn's 147 parked up in a school. We continued onto Greenbank Road and we past West Kirby football club and we turned left onto Anglesey Road before turning tight onto Bridge Road. We crossed over the railway line and we ran into town. We got to the main stop and we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus we crossed over the road and we went to the pub. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards he had a glass of Coke. We went outside and we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Merseyside 27898 on a #38 to the Croft Retail Park.

Stagecoach Merseyside 27898 in West Kirby

We got on the bus and we placed the Metro tickets on the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up the Northbound A540 and we continued up to Hoylake. We followed the road through Meols and over the railway line. We continued into Moreton and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Merseyside 27898 before it continued on towards Croft Retail Park.

Stagecoach Merseyside 27898 in Moreton

Once off the bus we visited Tesco Express. Matthew brought a small can of Coke and a few chocolate bars. When we had finished we went out to the bus stop to wait for a bus back Eastwards. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva NW&W 3180 on a on a #413 to Birkenhead Woodside.

Arriva NW&W 3180 in Moreton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 2953 on a #414 to New Brighton. We got on the bus and we placed the Metro tickets on the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along the A553 and we continued to the other end of Moreton. We turned left onto Reeds Lane and we ran past Leasowe railway station. We turned right onto Birket Avenue and left onto Castleway South. We turned right onto Twickenham Drive and we ran forwards onto Gardenside. We turned right onto Leasowe Road and we headed Eastwards. We turned right onto Breck Road and left onto Wallasey Road. We ran into Liscard and we turned left onto Seaview Road. We turned right onto Mount Pleasant Road and left onto Seabank Road. We ran forwards onto Rowson Street and left onto King's Parade where we got up an got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we visited Morrison's. Matthew visited the toilet and afterwards went to the cafe. He had a slice of Victoria Sponge washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we walked outside to wait for a bus back towards Birkenhead. A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 2599 on a #411 to Birkenhead.

Arriva NW&W 2599 in New Brighton

We got on the bus and we place the Metro ticket on the scanner for the final time today before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along King's Parade and we turned right onto Rowson Street. We ran forwards onto Seabank Road. We continued Southwards and we ran forwards onto King Street. We ran forwards onto Brighton Street and we turned left onto Church Road. We ran into the Seacombe Ferry terminal and we came back out again. We turned left onto Birkenhead Road and we ran Southwards. At the roundabout we turned left onto Canning Street. We continued onto Tower Road and we turned left onto Canning Street. We veered Left onto Hamilton Street and we enter the Birkenhead Woodside terminal. After a brief stop we headed onto Argyle Street. We ran past Hamilton Square and at the roundabout we turned right onto Conway Street. We veered left and we entered Birkenhead bus station. Once off the bus we had a walk around and we took a few bus pictures. We saw Arriva NW&W 2545 on a #410 to New Brighton.

Arriva NW&W 2545 in Birkenhead bus station

We walked to the East end of the bus station and we saw Arriva NW&W 4107 on a #464 to New Ferry.

Arriva NW&W 4107 in Birkenhead bus station

We walked back to the other end of the bus station and we met up with mum and her friend at the car. We got in the car and mum was waiting with sausage rolls and a can of Irn Bru for Matthew. We set off out of the car park onto Claughton Road and we turned left onto the A5029. We turned right onto the A552 and we ran Westwards to the motorway. We joined the Southbound M53 and we joined the Eastbound M56. was an unidentified white minibus, Arvonia MX13 XGV and an unidentified silver minibus. Sen on the M6 were Suffolk Norse FJ59 CBU and Travel De Courcey MD27(#325) A500 to the A519. We turned left onto Whitmore Road and we joined the Southbound A34. We turned left onto the A5035. We ran over the railway into Blurton and forwards into Dresden. We went to Longton to check out what was parked at Z Carz this evening. There was nothing on the spare ground again and we turned left into Willow Row to see what was in the compound. We saw Z Carz Volkswagen minibus LJ07 PXW.

Z Carz LJ07 PXW in Longton

Also seen was Z Carz Ford minibus DC12 KNG in the corner of the yard. We went West along the A50 to Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We continued up to Church Road and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive and we got back home at 19:30. When we got back for a late tea Matthew had bangers and mash with carrots and gravy followed by a jam filled shortbread biscuit. We did an e-mail and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew went to bed around 00:00.... Mark.

Trip to Birkenhead / New Brighton 30-04-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
2515	Birkenhead BS	Liscard, nr Wallasey Road	409	Arriva North West & Wales
2454	Liscard, nr Belvidere Road	King's Parade, New Brighton	410	Arriva North West & Wales
4205	King's Parade, New Brighton	Birkenhead, nr Claughton Road	410	Arriva North West & Wales
2638	Birkenhead BS	King's Parade, New Brighton	411	Arriva North West & Wales
402	King's Parade, New Brighton	Liscard BS	10A	Avon Buses
2516	Liscard, Wallasey Road (Stop B)	Liscard BS	409	Arriva North West & Wales
3132	Liscard BS	Birkenhead, nr Claughton Road	410	Arriva North West & Wales

Today we decided to re-visit Birkenhead. We checked the weather for the Midlands & North West with places such as and it was for showery weather, with the West of the soft play area figuring a little better. We gave Matthew a list of place from the area and from the list Matthew smartly chose Birkenhead. Matthew got up a little after 10:00 and he had toast and washed down with summer fruit juice. We set off around 12:00 onto the A5035 and we turned right onto the A5035. We turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way and we saw City Cabs EA04 FYF parked up outside the Hem Heath pub. We carried on down to the A50 and we went West to the A500 , where we went Northwards. Going North up the A500 we saw Paul's of Stoke M20 BUS, Ricky's R222 RKY, National Holidays NH11 JTH & red minibus DK05 ERX. We heard there was traffic on the M6 so we took a bizarre route through Alsager, close to Crewe and then onto the A500/A51. In Alsager we saw First Potteries 66303 Hanley bound #3. Traveling West up the A51 past Routemaster Buses depot, we saw RTS minibuses BX08 EOR & Arriva NW&W 4477/4478. 4478 now has an all over advert. In little we turned right off the A51 and onto the M53. We went North up the M53 and we saw Durham City Coaches YJ16 EJC & Ashcroft Travel HIG 5675. We came off the M53 at junction 5 onto the A41. As we travelled North we could see a Helms double decker following us the road. It caught us at traffic lights at Bromborough and Matthew got a picture of Helms double decker 129 on a football service to Liverpool AFC.

Helms 129 in Bromborough

We continued North up the A41, nearly went into the tunnel again and then re-joined the A552 outside Birkenhead Central station. We went under Bromborough Road and around the roundabout onto Argyle Street. We turned left onto Conway Street past the bus station and we saw Arriva NW&W 4171 on a #410 service. We turned left again onto Hemmingford Street. We tried to park on the surface car park between Wilko and the bus station but it was full, so we ended up on a small car par off St John Street. The cafe we were going to eat at had closed so we decided to eat in the market. We used the toilet in the market adjacent to the bus station and we found a place on the left hand side of the market that was still serving breakfasts. Matthew had a breakfast which he washed down with a small bottle of Coke. Whilst we waited for the food I went to the travel shop and I got the Walrus cards charged up with a Wirral area Saveaway ticket at £3.90. We ate our food and once we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we walked back to the bus station. We had just missed a #410 to New Brighton, so we had a walk around the bus station to see what was about. We saw required Arriva NW&W 4517 on a #437 to Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 4517 in Birkenhead bus station

We walked up to the eastern entrance to the bus station and we saw required Stagecoach Merseyside 27269 on a #1 service to Chester.

Stagecoach Merseyside 27269 in Birkenhead bus station

We decided to wait back up at the other end as it was closer to stand 10 which would need for the New Brighton bus. In the distance we saw what we thought was an old Ribble liveried double decker on Argyle Street. We saw it turn onto Conway Street and headed towards us. As it got closer we realised it was dud Stagecoach Merseyside 18156 on a #472 to Heswall.

Stagecoach Merseyside 18156 in Birkenhead bus station

It was a bus we had been on when it was in ordinary Stagecoach colours from Blackpool to St Annes back in October 2012. We also saw required Stagecoach Merseyside 27263 on a #2 service to Chester.

Stagecoach Merseyside 27263 in Birkenhead bus station

A few minutes later we a cadet approaching stand 10. We turned the corner to see it was dud Arriva NW&W 2515.

Arriva NW&W 2515 in Birkenhead bus station

We got on the bus and we put the Walrus cards on the ticket machine before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Claughton Road. We turned right onto Exmouth Street and across the A553 onto Watson Street. We continued forwards onto Rendel Street and then we turned left onto the A554. We passed Docks Road and we continued North up the A554 past the visiting fairground. A Seacombe Ferry we turned into the the terminal and we saw Arriva NW&W Myllenium bodied DAF 2463 on a #403 service. As the rear of the bus was now empty Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 2515.

Inside Arriva NW&W 2515

We left the ferry terminal and we went back onto the A554 We traveled forwards onto St Pauls Road. At the end we turned right and we headed up Wheatland Lane. Wheatland lane became Liscard Road and we traveled North into Liscard. We joined the one way system onto Mill Lane and then right onto St Albans Road.We turned left onto Wallasey Road and we decide to get up and get off the bus. We turned into Belvidere Road where it stopped and we got off. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2515 before it carried on to Wallasey village.

Arriva NW&W 2515 in Liscard

We watch the bus go off into the distance and then we walked around the corner to the stop on Wallasey Road. We didn't have to wait long before a Myllennium bodied DAF single decker cam around the corner out of Torrington Road. As got closer we saw it was required Arriva NW&W 2454.

Arriva NW&W 2454 in Liscard

We got on the bus and we put the Walrus cards on the ticket machine before we sat down near the front of the bus. At the next stop people got off the bus so we sat at the back of the bus. We left Liscard along Rake Lane and went forwards onto Rowson Street. At the end we turned left onto the A554 and we ran down to the coast and we turned left onto King's Parade. The bus terminated opposite to Morrisons and we let the bus empty before Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 2454.

Inside Arriva NW&W 2454

Once we got off the bus we headed to the pelican crossing. On the way we saw required Arriva NW&W 2638 on a terminating #411 service from Woodside.

Arriva NW&W 2638 in New Brighton

We crossed the road and we went to have a look at the buses parked up to near to Morrisons. On the opposite side of the road required Arriva NW&W 4530 arrived on a #432 service from Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 4530 in New Brighton

Back on the nearside of the road we saw required Avon Buses 156 about to work a #10A to Arrowe Park.

Avon Buses 156 in New Brighton

Behind the Avon Buses MCW single decker was dud Arriva NW&W 2456 on a #414 to Woodside.

Arriva NW&W 2456 in New Brighton

We went into Morrisons and Matthew used the toilet. We then went into the shop and we brought some Irn Brus and cherry Coke as well as a couple of Chocolate bars. We went to the till and paid for the good before loading up the trip bag. When we got outside we saw required Arriva NW&W 4205 which had just arrived on a #410 service.

Arriva NW&W 4205 in New Brighton

The bus ran to the roundabout and turned round and came back to form a #410 to Clatterbridge. We got on the bus and we put the Walrus cards on the ticket machine before going upstairs. The rear of the top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 4205.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4205

The bus set off along King Parade we turned right onto the A554. We Climbed the hill and we turned right into Rowson Street. We continued forwards onto Rake lane and we ran into Liscard. We went around the one way system and we called in the bus station on Liscard Crescent. We turned right onto Mill Street and right again onto St Albans Road. We turned left onto Wallasey Road before turning left into Torrington Road. We descended the hill down to Gorsey lane and we crossed over the A59. We went forwards onto Duke Street and we passed the West Float. Opposite the Happy Als bus depot was another small compound in which we saw yellow Solo T421 OUB. We passed Birkenhead Park railway station and we turned left onto Park Road North. At the corner of the park we turned right onto Park Road East before going left into Claughton Road where we passed A2B Solo YJ60 KDZ on a #154 service. At Hemingford Street we turned left and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4205 as it carried on South towards Clatterbridge.

Arriva NW&W 4205 in Birkenhead

We set off on foot back to the bus station, the Southbound service does call in the bus station as it isn't possible without running down the road and doubling back on itself. As we passed the car park we saw a Streetlite approaching... It was required Arriva NW&W 6000 on a #487 service to Ness Gardens.

Arriva NW&W 6000 in Birkenhead bus station

When we got to the bus station we saw dud Arriva NW&W 2454 on a #410 to New Brighton. We didn't have to wait long before required Arriva NW&W 2638 made an appearance on the #411 to New Brighton.

Arriva NW&W 2638 in Birkenhead bus station

we decided to do this bus so we got on and we put the walrus cards on the ticket machine before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and we went forwards onto Claughton Road. we turned Right onto park Road East and Left onto Park Road North. At Duke Street we turned right and we went passed Birkenhead Park station, Happy Als and over the bridge past the West Float. We turned right onto the A5139. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A554 and we passed the fairground before entering Seacombe Ferry terminal. We saw Arriva NW&W 3010 on a #413 service. After calling in the terminal we returned onto the A554 and we ran up the west side of The Wirral through Wallasey and up to New Brighton. We turned left into Kings parade and we left the bus empty before matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 2638.

Inside Arriva NW&W 2638

We got up and got off the bus and across the road we saw required Avon Buses 402 about to work a #10A to Arrowe park.

Avon Buses 402 in New Brighton

We crossed the road and we decided to do Avon Buses 402. We got on the bus and we put the Walrus cards on the ticket machine before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along King's Parade and we turned right onto the A554. We turned right again onto Victoria Road and we went past New Brighton railway station and we turned left onto Atherton Street. We turned right onto Albion Street and at the end we went South down Mount Road. We crossed over Mount Pleasant Road and forwards onto Kirkway. The bus in front was now empty so Matthew took a picture inside Avon Buses 402.

Inside Avon Buses 402

We turned right onto Earlston Road and left onto Seaview Road and we cam into Liscard from the North West. When we got to Liscard Crescent we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Avon Buses 402 before it carried on to Arrowe Park hospital.

Avon Buses 402 in Liscard bus station

We decided to go back onto Wallasey Road to catch a bus towards new Brighton. On the way Matthew decided he wanted to go to the toilet so we went inside a pub called The Duke. Matthew used the toilet and then had a swift half of Coke before we went back outside. Whilst we were in the pub we saw Arriva NW&W 4171 going up towards New Brighton on a #410. We came out and we to the stop outside the Yorkshire Building Society. We saw a cadet approaching and we decided to do it. It was dud Arriva NW&W 2516.

Arriva NW&W 2516 in Liscard

We got on and we put the walrus cards on the ticket machine. The bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 2516.

Inside Arriva NW&W 2516

We sat down at the back of the bus and the bus set off along Wallasey Road. Dave said 'you do realise this bus is going to Birkenhead?' I didn't realise that it was going to Birkenhead... I forgot that we caught an #409 service. we decided to get off the bus as it was calling in Liscard bus station. We got up and got off the bus, and Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2516 before it carried on back towards Birkenhead.

Arriva NW&W 2516 in Liscard bus station

The next #410 to Clatterbridge came into the bus station and it was required Arriva NW&W 3130.

Arriva NW&W 3130 in Liscard bus station

We decided to turn this bus down in the hope that we might get Arriva NW&W President double decker 4171. We retired to a nearby bench Matthew had a bottle of Irn Bru and he shared a double Milky Way with me and uncle Dave. When we had finished we walked back over to the bus station and we saw required Arriva NW&W 2988 on a #414 to Woodside.

Arriva NW&W 2988 in Liscard bus station

We turned this down, waiting for the next #410. Whilst we waited we saw Eazibus double decker SN03 EAJ comw past empty.

Eazibus SN03 EAJ in Liscard bus station

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching and disappointingly it was a Pulsar II! As it got closer we saw it was required Arriva NW&W 3132.

Arriva NW&W 3132 in Liscard bus station

We got on the bus for the final time today, placing the Walrus cards on the ticket machine before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off around the one way system and onto Wallsaey Road before turning left into Torrington Road. We descended the hill down to Gorsey lane and we crossed over the A59. We went forwards onto Duke Street and we passed the West Float. We passed Birkenhead Park railway station and we turned left onto Park Road North. At the corner of the park we turned right onto Park Road East before going left into Claughton Road. The bus had emptied a little, so Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 3132.

Inside Arriva NW&W 3132

At Hemingford Street we turned left and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 3132 as it carried on South towards Clatterbridge. .

Arriva NW&W 3132 in Birkenhead

We walked back to the bus station, walking past the car which mum had now moved to the car park opposite to the bus station. We didn't get there quick enough to see Arriva NW&W 4165 on the #464 to New Ferry, but we see Stagecoach Merseyside 36820 on the #41 to Woodchurch.

Stagecoach Merseyside 36820 in Birkenhead bus station

We went back to the car and mum was waiting with Greggs sausage rolls, which Matthew washed down with a small bottle of Irn Bru. We left the car park and we circled around onto Conway Street via Hemingford Street. We turned right onto Argyle Street and left onto the A41 and we went South towards the M53. As we left town we passed a KWS Executive Travel midicoach. Just before the M53 we saw Deeside Cars Ford minibus YR10 OUP. Coming the other way on the M53 we passed an unidentified Robinson's coach. We took the Eastbound exit onto the M56 and we travelled towards warrington AS we approached the M6 we saw a couple of coaches ahead of us. The rear coach was Bakers Travel King Long coach BX13 NTE.

Bakers BX13 NTE on the M56

The other one was G Line Hoildays YN62 GXC.

G Line Hoildays YN62 GXC on the M56

We went South on the M6 and through the roadwork around junctions 20 to 18. On the M6 we saw City Cabs LT02 XLJ. At junction 16 we joined the Southbound A500. Coming down the A500 we caught up with Bagnalls BAG 923S. Further down the A500 passed two Bakers coaches in the new colours (white with black and orange stripe) one of which was 294, as well as another in the old colours with green. We also saw Stanton's of Stoke coaches 614 WEH & NXJ 321. At Sideway we took the Eastbound A50 and we saw Lucky Seven SF04 ZHD. As we came off the A50 we were caught up by Bagnalls BAG 923S again.

Bagnalls BAG 923S on the A50

We came off the a50 at Longton and we went to check out what was parked up at Z Carz. As it was a bank holiday weekend there were a lot of buses parked up this evening. In the front row was Z Carz Y568 XFV.

Z Carz Y568 XFV in Longton

Nearest minibus in the second row was Z Carz Ford minibus BN03 OVS.

Z Carz BN03 OVS in Longton

We turned left into Willow Road and we saw Z Carz Iveco minibus YJ53 WPD parked across the gate of the compound.

Z Carz YJ53 WPD in Longton

We got back onto the A50 high level and we crossed over the A50 to go to the petrol station. Today I managed to put the correct fuel in the car! After filling up we got back onto the a50 and we went West where we saw Northwich Travel Y743 DDA. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we went left onto Blurton Road. We traveled through Blurton and forwards onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we saw white Iveco minibus NX03 BFP again. We got home around 19:20. For a late tea we had bangers and mash with carrots followed by a jam filled shortbread biscuit. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 01:00... Mark