Trip to Derby / Ripley 28-09-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
328	Derby BS	Belper,(stop A)	6.4	Trent Barton
843	Belper, (stop A)	Ripley, (Stop 2)	6.3	Trent Barton
173	Ripley, Market Place	Langley Mill, Trent Barton Garage	Rainbow One	Trent Barton
497	Langley Mill, St Andrews Church	Heanor, (stop 4)	33	Trent Barton
322	Heanor, (Stop 1)	Oakwood, Opp Windmill	H1	Trent Barton
326	Oakwood, Opp Windmill	Derby, Corporation Street	H1	Trent Barton

Today we decided to re-visit Derby. We did very little research for this trip other than to look at the Trent Barton tickets and to check the weather which was for dry weather with some sunshine. Matthew woke up just before 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got out of bed at 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ourselves ready and we set off around 12:00 to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road past the former Coral shop which is new going to be flats. 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 back up Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and at the roundabout we joined the Eastbound A50. We ran through Longton and Meir. We turned right to continued along the Blythe Bridge bypass and we were passed Stanton's of Stoke 614 WEH. We went near to uttoxeter and we continued along the A50 for a few more miles. We came off the A50 and we and we headed towards Hatton on the A511. We deciedd to try something new today. We stopped at a cafe called Rascals for dinner. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a bottle of Coke. He also used the toilet which was in a barn. When we had finished we headed back along the A511 and we re-joined the A50. We continued Eastwards for a few miles before joining the Northbound A516. We continued onto the A38 and we came off to headed into Derby. We followed the A516 to the edghe of town and we turned right onto the A601. We ran around the town centre and we turned left onto Morledge. After doing a loop bacl onto the A601 to try and get to a car park we headed back onto Morledge and mum dropped us off after saying goodbye to mum we walked along Morledge to the bus station. We saw Trent Barton 737 on a Swift service to Uttoxeter.

Trent Barton 737 in Derby bus station

Also seen was Trent Barton 492 on the V3 to Burton-on-Trent.

Trent Barton 492 in Derby bus station

Afterwards we saw Arriva Midlands 2339 running out of service.

Arriva Midlands 2339 in Derby bus station

We walked to the ither end of the bus station to see what was around. matthew indiceated that he wanted to go towards Belper. There was a bus due in around 7 minutes so we waited at the approriate stand. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Trent Barton 328 on a #6.4 to Belper Estates.

Trent Barton 328 in Derby bus station

We got on the bus and we booked a Zig-Zag duo ticket at £13.50 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto the A601 and we crossed over the Derwnt and onto King Street. We joined the Northbound A6 and we ran for through Darley Abbey. As we stopped at a bus stop we crossed over the A38 and we continued up the A6 into Duffield. We crossed over the railway line and we ran Northwards into Milford. We crossed back over the railway line and we ran into Belper. The was a 'Save our NHS' protest outyside the Babington hospital. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A609 and then we turned left onto Campbell Street. We turned right into King Street and we got iup and got off the bus. Matthew a picture of Trent Barton 328 before it carried on towards Ripley.

Trent Barton 328 in Belper

Once off the bus we had a walk down King Street. We had about 15 minutes for the next bus forwards to Ripley. We decided to to have a cake in Costa. Before we went inside we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 36990 on a #142 to Alfreton.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 36990 in Belper

We went into Costa Coffee and Matthew had a slice of millionaire's shortbread and a bottle of Coke. When we had finished Matthew went to the toilet and we went outside and met up with uncle Dave. There were numerous Morri Dancers outside in the street that were doing dances and they even stopped the traffic. Just before our bus there was another bus at the bus stop. We saw Notts & Derby 826 on a #71 to Derby.

Notts & Derby 826 in Belper

A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Trent Barton 843 on a #6.3 to Ripley.

Trent Barton 843 in Belper

We got on the bus and we flashed the Zig-Zag Duo ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up King Street and we turned right onto Strutt Street. We turned left onto the A609 and we ran Northwards. We turned left ont Chesterfield Road and we ran North for around 1/2 mile before we turned right into Ladywood Avenue. We turned left onto Dovedale Crescent and left onto Whitemoor Lane. We turned left onto Over Lane and we ran Northwards into Heage. We re-joined the B6013 by the Black Boy and we ran through the village onto the B6374. We ran Eastwards for a few miles and we crossed over the A38 and ran towards Ripley. We turned right onto Norman Road. We continued onto Kenilwirth Road and forwards onto Maple Avenue. We turned left onto Elms Avenue and we turned left onto the B6179. We stopped on the High Street and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew a picture of Trent Barton 843 before it carried on towards Ripley.

Trent Barton 843 in Ripley

Once off the bus we saw Derbyshire Community Transport 901 on a #148 to Alfreton.

Derbyshire Community Transport 901 in Ripley

We walked into the Market place and we saw Trent Barton 170 on a RainbowOne to Nottingham. We went into the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and we met up with uncle Dave. We turned down Trent Barton 818 on a #90 to Sutton as it was going further away. We also turned down Trent Barton 750 on a Comet to Chesterfield. A short time later we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Trent Barton 173 on a RainbowOne to Nottingham.

Trent Barton 173 in Ripley

We got on the bus and we flashed the Zig-Zag Duo ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up the High Street and we turned right onto Church Street. We turned right onto the B6441 and we headed out of town. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Southbound A610. We travelled for about 1/2 mile and we ran forwards onto the A6007. We headed through Cross Hill and Loscoe. We ran forwards onto the A608 and into the centre of Heanor. After a brief stop we continued along the A608 into Langley Mill. We stopped for a driver change opposite to the depot and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Trent Barton 173 before it continued towards Nottingham.

Trent Barton 173 in Langley Mill

We crossed over the road and we had a quick look into the depot. We could only see on distant Wright Eclipse branded for the Twos. Matthew wanted the toilet so we decided to walk along the road until we found a pub. after about 1/3 mile we came across a pub on the opposite side of the road. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards Matthew had a small glass of Coke. We finished our drink and we crossed over the road and we waited for a bus back towards Heanor. We saw the was a #33 due in a few minutes. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Trent Barton 497 on a #33 to Ilkeston.

Trent Barton 497 in Langley Mill

We got on the bus and we placed the Zigzag Duo Day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A608 and we headed Northwards past the bus garage. We foolwed the A608 to the right and into Heanor. We turned left onto Wilmot Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road to the market square and Matthew got another picture of Trent Barton 497 before it continued towards Ilkeston.

Trent Barton 497 in Heanor

We walked into the square to llok for a shop. We went into a very unusual shop which was a chip shop combined with a conveniece store. Matthew bought a can of coke and a Milky Way, as well as a Bounty for me and uncle Dave to Share. After paying for the supplies, we walked across the square and we sat on a bench near to the bus stops. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru out of the bag and the Milky Way whilst uncle Dave and I shared a Bounty. Whilst we were still eating the bus pulled onto the stand. We saw it was Trent Barton 322 on a H1 service to Derby.

Trent Barton 322 in Heanor

We finished off our food and we waited for the bus driver to change over. We got on the bus and we placed the Zig-zag group ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Market Street and we ran up to the roundabout and we turned left onto the Westboind A608. We ran through Smalley and continued Southwards through Morley. We decided to break the journey and wait for the bus behind so that we could get a 6th bus in for the day so as we approached the Northern edge of civilisation we decided to get up and get off the bus. Matthew took a picture of Trent Barton 322 as it continued towards Derby.

Trent Barton 322 in Oakwood

We had a few minutes to wait for the bus so we visited the pub across the road. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a glass of orange Fanta. When we had finished our drinks we left the pub and crossed back over the road to wait for the bus. We had a few minutes to wait and we soon saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Trent Barton 326 on a H1 to Derby.

Trent Barton 326 in Oakwood

We got on the bus and we placed the Zig-zag duo ticket under the scanner for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Southwards and we ran through Breadsall Hilltop and over the A61. We ran past the Meteor Retail Park and we turned right onto Mansfield Road. We crossed over the railway line and at the roundabout we followed mansfield Road to the left. We ran Southwards parallel to the railway line before joining the A601 and crossing over the Derwent. We turned right into Morledge and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we took a few more bus pictures. At the same stop we saw Trent Barton 254 on a #9.3 to Mansfield.

Trent Barton 254 in Derby

Matthew needed the toilet so we walked along Morledge and we cut past the courtroon to the Derwent and we entered the bus station from the far end. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we had a walk along the bus station to take a few more pictures before we met up with mum. We saw Arriva Midlands Scania Omnicity 3559 parked up on layover.

Arriva Midlands 3559 in Derby bus station

Also seen was Skills of Nottingham BV73 ZTM on a National Express #440 service to London.

Skills of Nottingham BV73 ZTM in Derby bus station

We came out of the bus station onto Morledge and we waled to the other end to wait for mum to pick us up. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva Midlands 3740 on a X38 to Burton-on-Trent.

Arriva Midlands 3740 in Derby

We set off along Morledge and we turned left onto the ring road and we ran anti-clockwise around town. We turned left onto the A516 and we ran out of town. We ran forwards onto the B5020. We crossed over the A38 and we ran into Mickleover. We stopped in the car park near to the chippy and I went to get food. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Cherry Coke. When I had finished eating we re-joined the B5020 and we headed onto the Westbound A516. We ran to the North of Burnaston and Etwall and we joined the Eastbound A50. On the A50 we saw an unidentified Roberts coach and an unidentified Silverdale coach. We continued past Blythe Bridge bypass and through Meir. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and left onto Grove Road. We continued onto Whieldon Road and we dropped off uncle Dave. Matthew went in as he was desperate for the toilet. He also updated uncle Dave's calendar with the details of today's trip. We said goodbye to uncle Dave and we set off back to Blurton. We set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now an Indian Restaurant. 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 Street. We turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton around 19:00. 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 Hanley / Uttoxeter 09-04-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63034	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
69170	Hanley BS	Longton, Market Street	6	First Potteries
65039	Longton, Market Street	Blythe Bridge, Old Bill's Garage	6A	First Potteries
37157	Upper Tean, Post Office	Uttoxeter BS	KF	First Potteries
736	Uttoxeter BS	Derby BS	Swift	Trent Barton
748	Derby BS	Ripley, Market Place	Comet	Trent Barton
257	Ripley, High Street	Derby, Derwent Street	9.3	Trent Barton

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to we decided to re-visit Uttoxeter and Derby. 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 Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 63034 on a #23 to Hanley

First Potteries 63034 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street. We continued onto Tontine Street to Halifax and we used the cash machine. We visited Primark and afterwards we went to the Card Factory. After we had finished we walked across Tontine Square towards TK Maxx. We cam out of the bottom of TK Maxx onto Stafford Street and we walked down Piccadilly. We veered right onto Stafford Street and and we went to cafe. For dinner Matthew had a beef burger washed down with a bottle of Coke. Highlights of the bus sighting included First Potteries 63112 on a #3 to Crewe. Matthew used the toilet. After we had finished We carried on towards Debenhams and we saw First Potteries 67648 on a #8 to Ball Green. We headed into Debenhams and we came out though the Intu Potteries shopping centre. Matthew visited a shop that sold luxury sweets. Once we had finished in the shopping centre we went outside and onto Tontine Square past the HSBC bank onto Piccadilly. We walked down into Broad Street. We visited Tesco and Matthew brought egg sandwiches and a bottle of orange Fanta. Once we had finished in Tesco we cut through onto Broad Street and we walked down to Albion Street and back on to Lichfield Street and we went into the bus station. A short time later we saw First Potteries 69170 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 69170 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we put the First Network Day ticket under the scanner sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We passed through Foley. We ran forwards into Longton and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and we got up and got off the bus. Afterwards we waited for the next bus to Normacot. where we saw Autocabs SY67 WLC. After a short while we saw First Potteries 65039 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We got on the bus and we booked to Normacot before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Market Street and then we continued onto Uttoxeter Road. We ran through Normacot and then we joined the A50. We ran fast up to Meir and then we came off the A50 onto Broadway. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A520 and we headed up the hill to Rough Close and we turned left onto Grindley Lane. We turned left onto Whitestone Road and then left onto Lysander Road. We ran around the Meir Park and we crossed over the A50 onto the A521. We ran into Blythe Bridge and we crossed over the railway line. We continued into the town centre and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot towards foot onto the A521 and and down the hill to Draycott and Tean down the A522 and Matthew went to the public and used the toilet. We returned onto the A522 we waited for a Kingfisher towards Uttoxetter. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 37160 on a Kingfisher service to Uttoxeter. We got on the bus and we put the First Network Day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of tean and we ran Eastwards along the A522 through Checkley We crossed over the A50 and we ran the last mile or so into town past the biscuit factory. In the centre of town we followed the A522 to the left and we turned into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once in Uttoxeter we waited for a Swift service to Derby. A short time kater Trent Barton 736 appeared on a Swift service to Derby. We got on the bus and we booked our a Zig-Zag duo ticket at £11 before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of town and past the bakery before forking right and crossing the A50 by MacDonalds. We headed out of town towards Rocester and we turned into town. We came out of the other side of Rocester and then we headed into the B5030. We turned right onto Ashbourne Road. We turned right onto the B5030. We turned left onto the B5031. We turned left onto College Road. We turned right onto Alton Road. We turned right onto Alton Road. We turned right onto the B5032. We ran up the hill and into Quixhill. We ran up the hill and into Ellastone. We ran up the hill and into Mayfield. We turned right onto the A52. We ran Northwards up the A515 through Ashbourne. We turned left onto the A515. we turned left into King Edward Street. we turned left into Station Road. We turned left onto the A515. We turned right onto Derby Road. We turned right onto Springfield Ave. We turned right onto Old Derby Road. We turned left onto Wyaston Road. We turned left onto Willow Meadow Road. We turned right onto Old Derby Road. We turned right onto Derby Road. We turned left onto the A52. we ran into Commonside. We turned into Brailsford Green. We turned into Kirk Langley. We turned into Markeaton. We turned onto the A52. As we went along Friar Gate. We ran up the hill and into Derby. We turned left into Cheapside. We turned left into Bold Lane. We continued onto Jury Street and forwards onto Cathedral Road. We crossed over onto Full Street. We turned the roundabout into Morledge and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We had a look around the bus station and we saw Trent Barton 842 on layover. We whilst we decided what to do. We saw Trent Barton 840 on a #6.1 to Bakewell. A short while later we saw Arriva Midlands 3560 on a #26 to Oakwood. We headed into the bus station and Matthew went to the toilet. After Matthew had used the facilities we walked to the far end of the bus station to see what we could catch. We saw required Trent Barton 748 on a Comet to Chesterfield. We decided to do this up to Ripley. Whilst we waited for the bus to b readied for service, we saw Arriva Midlands 4403 on a #38 to Sinfin. We got on the bus and we booked a Zig-Zag Duo ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto the A601 and we came off onto Derwent Street. We went onto Stuart Street and under the A601 along Pheonix Street onto Mansfield Road. We ran forwards onto Alfreton Road after crossing the railway we joined the Northbound A61. At the next roundabout we joined the Northbound A38 and we ran fast up the dual carriage for a few miles. We came off the A38 and we continued Northwards B6179 into Kilburn. We continued Northwards for another 3 miles or so into Ripley. When we got to the town centre we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw Trent Barton 161 on the #1 to Nottingham. Matthew wanted the toilet again so we went to The Thorntree. After Matthew had used the toilet he had a swift half of Coke. We went outside and we just missed the nines service back to Derby. We walked back to the stop and a few minutes later we saw a bus appraoching. As we got closer we saw that it was required Trent Barton 849 on a #9.3 to Derby. We got on the bus and we flashed the Zig-zag group ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the High Street and we ran down the B6179 to Kliburn. We got onto the A38 and we ran fast to the edge of Derby. We ran forwards onto the A61 and at the next roundabout we turned right onto Alfreton Road. We ran forwards onto Mansfield Road and we crossed under the A601 onto Pheonix Street. We turned right onto Derwent Street and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over Derwent street and we walked back to the bus station alongside the river. Once in the bus station we decided that we would have time for one quick out and back before the parking ticket ran out. We knew that we saw required Kinchbus 151 on the Skylink service to Leicester. We crossed the road to head back to the car park. We met mum at the bottom of the stairs and we went to the second floor to pay the car parking. We continued in the lift the the 4th floor and we got into the car. Matthew had a Greggs sausage roll and a can of Fanta orange. We set off out of the car park and onto the inner ring Road. We wen Southwards down the A6 over the site of the old railway works and near to Derby County's new ground. We got onto the outer ring road and we went clockwise around to the A38. We travelled along the A38 for a short while and we got onto the Southbound A516. We ran out of town and we joined the Westbound A50. Travelling back along the A50. We continued Westwards near to Uttoxeter. We stopped at the McDonalds. Matthew ate burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When I had finished eating we continued towards home. We set off onto the B5030 and turned right onto the Westbound and Blythe Bridge and we came off the A50 and Longton an we came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran through Heron Cross onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch street and left again onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Ashbourne / Derby 21-08-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
736	Ashbourne BS	Derby BS	Swift	Trent Barton
842	Derby BS	Belper, King Street (Stop A)	6.3	Trent Barton
845	Belper BS	Derby BS	6.2	Trent Barton
750	Derby BS	Ripley, Market Place	CMT	Trent Barton
251	Ripley, Market Place	Alfreton High Street	9.3	Trent Barton
263	Alfreton BS	Ripley Grosvenor Road	9.3	Trent Barton
262	Ripley, High Street (Stop 3)	Derby BS	9.3	Trent Barton
842	Derby BS	Belper, King Street (Stop A)	6.3	Trent Barton

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to re-visit Ashbourne. We had checked the weather for today and it was for cold, dull and dry weather. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to Ashbourne we saw First Potteries 63099 on a #11 to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and we turned right onto Glebedale Road and we ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street. At Heron Cross we went Eastwards along the A50 and we went Eastwards past Blythe Bridge to Uttoxeter. We ran Northwards up the A515 through Ashbourne and we turn ed left into the car park. We parked up and we set off over the bus station towards the market. On the way we saw required D&G Bus 134 on a #108 to Leek. We crossed over the road and we headed into the chip shop cafe on the corner and Matthew used the toilet. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gracy with bread and butter washed down with a can of coke. When we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we walked over to the A515. We turned left into King Edward Street. Whilst we waited for the next bus to Derby we saw Slacks YJ09 FHT on a free shuttle bus to Osmaston Show Ground. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was required Trent Barton 736 on a Swift service to Derby. We got on the bus and we booked Zigzag Group Day ticket at £.530 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto King Edward Street and we turned left into Station Road. We turned left onto the A515 and we saw Trent Barton 737 on the Swift service to Uttoxeter. We turned right onto Derby Road and we turned right onto Springfield Ave. We turned right onto Old Derby Road and we saw Naylors Minibus YJ56 MKD. We turned left onto Wyaston Road. We turned left onto Willow Meadow Road. We turned right onto Old Derby Road and we turned right onto Derby Road and we saw Trent Barton 738 on the Swift service to Uttoxeter. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran into Commonside. We turned into Brailsford Green. We turned into Kirk Langley. We turned into Markeaton. We turned onto the A52. As we went along Friar Gate. We ran up the hill and into Derby. We turned left into Cheapside. We turned left into Bold Lane. We continued onto Jury Street and forwards onto Cathedral Road. We crossed over onto Full Street. We turned the roundabout into Morledge and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We had a look around the bus station and we stood on the paved area just outside. We saw Arriva Midlands 3577 on layover. We came back inside the bus station and as it was cold we decided to catch something almost immediatley. We saw required Trent Barton 842 on a #6.3 to Ripley. We got on the bus and we flashed the Zig-Zag Duo ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto the A601 and we crossed over the Derwnt and onto King Street. We joined the Northbound A6 and we ran for through Darley Abbey. We crossed over the A38 and we continued up the A6 into Duffield. We crossed over the railway line and we ran Northwards into Milford. We crossed back over the railway line and we ran into Belper. The was a 'Save our NHS' protest outyside the Babington hospital. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A609 and then we turned left onto Campbell Street. We turned right into King Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus we walked up King Street and we turned right onto Strutt Street. We went into the Co-operative food store which is one of the biggest Co-op supermarkets I have seen for a few years. Once we had finished we went outside to the cah machine. After using the cash machine we continued to the end of Strutt Street and Matthew used the public toilet on the corner. Once we used the facilities we turned right into the A609 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Chapel Street. We ran for a few yards and we turned right into a bus station we waited for a bus back to Derby. A short while later we saw it was Trent Barton 845 on a #6.2 to Derby. We got on the bus and we flashed the Zig-Zag Duo ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the A6. We went Southwards through Milford and Duffield and we ran into Derby along the A6. We turned right onto Queen Street and we turned left onto Full Street. We continued onto Corporation Street and forwards again onto Morledge before we turned left into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus we had a walk around and we looked to see what else we might catch. We saw Arriva Midlands 3560 on a #22 to Oakwood. As it got closer we saw that it was required Trent Barton 750 on a Comet to Chesterfield. We got on the bus and we flashed the Zig-Zag Duo ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto the A601 and we came off onto Derwent Street. We went onto Stuart Street and under the A601 along Pheonix Street onto Mansfield Road. We ran forwards onto Alfreton Road after crossing the railway we joined the Northbound A61. At the next roundabout we joined the Northbound A38 and we ran fast up the dual carriage for a few miles. We came off the A38 and we continued Northwards B6179 into Kilburn. We continued Northwards for another 3 miles or so into Ripley. When we got to the town centre we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw Trent Barton 251 on a #9.3 to Mansfield. We got on the bus and we flashed the Zig-Zag Duo ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Market Place and we turned right onto Church Street. We turned left onto the B6179. We ran through Butterley Towards Swanwick and we turned right onto the B6016 towards Leabrooks. We turned left onto the B600 and we headed through Somercotes into Alfreton. We turned left into the B6019 and we got up and got off the bus. We went to pub and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards he had a can of Coke. When we had finished we crossed the road and we waited for a bus back to Ripley. We walked onto the B6019 and we turned left onto the A61 and turned left onto Hall Street. We ran past Tesco and we back to the bus station and we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 36715 on a #55 to Chesterfield. A few minutes later the bus appeared from around the corner and it was required Trent Barton 263 on the #9.3 to Derby. We got on the bus and we flashed the Zig-Zag Duo ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Hall Street. We turned left onto Cressy Road and we turned right onto the B6019. We turned right onto the B600 and we ran back through Somercotes. We continued over the B6016 and into Leabrooks and we ran under the B6179 into Swanwick. We ran up into Butterley and we continued Ripley and we turned right into Grosvenor Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back to the stop and a few minutes later we saw a bus appraoching. As we got closer we saw that it was required Trent Barton 262 on a #9.3 to Derby. We got on the bus and we flashed the Zig-Zag Duo ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the High Street and we ran down the B6179 to Kliburn. We got onto the A38 and we ran fast to the edge of Derby. We ran forwards onto the A61 and at the next roundabout we turned right onto Alfreton Road. We ran forwards onto Mansfield Road and we crossed under the A601 onto Pheonix Street. We turned right onto Derwent Street and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over Derwent street and we walked back to the bus station alongside the river. Once in the bus station we decided that we would have time for one quick out and back before the parking ticket ran out. We knew that we saw required Kinchbus 156 on the Skylink service to Leicester. A short time later a bus appeared and it was Trent Barton 842 on a #6.3 to Ripley. We got on the bus and we flashed the Zig-zag group 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 onto the A601 and we crossed over the Derwnt and onto King Street. We joined the Northbound A6 and we ran for through Darley Abbey. We crossed over the A38 and we continued up the A6 into Duffield. We crossed over the railway line and we ran Northwards into Milford. We crossed back over the railway line and we ran into Belper. The was a 'Save our NHS' protest outyside the Babington hospital. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A609 and then we turned left onto Campbell Street. We turned right into King Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus we walked up King Street past the old RBS bank which has now closed. In the end mum ran out time on the car park so she came to pick us up outside the bus station. We got in the car and Matthew had a Greggs sausage roll and a can of Irn Bru. We set off onto A6. We continued the Cromford and into Matlock Bath. We accidentally turned into Matlock. We joined the Northbound A6 and we continued Northwards through Darley Dale and Rowsley. We continued Northwards for the last 3 miles or so into Bakewell and we continued west along the B5055 through Moneyash. We crossed the A515 and we continued through Longnor and onto the A53 at Winkhill. We ran South through Blackshaw Moor. We entered the east end of Leek and ee turned left onto Springfield Road. We turned right onto the A523 and we ran into the centre of Leek. We got back onto the A53 briefly, before we turned into Compton and onto the A520. We ran down through Cheddleton and Wetley Rocks and Cellaread to Meir. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran up to Longton so we could check out what was parked up at Z Carz this evening. We turned left into Willow Row to see what was parked up in the compound this evening. We saw Z Carz Ford minibus FP06 WTW. We returned onto the A50 and we went West to Heron Cross and we came of the A50 and onto the link road. We ran up to City Road and we saw silver minibus DS17 WFV. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. Matthew had a can of Fanta orange. For a late tea Matthew had a chicken burger from KFC. He also had some fries and a cup of Coke. Until it was time to go out Matthew watched buses out of the window we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Also seen was Afford rent-a-car WM70 DXB.

Afford rent-a-car WM70 DXB in Fenton

A short while later we saw First Potteries 63118 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63118 in Fenton

Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. When it was time to go to we went downstairs and and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road and we turned right onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Later on he had a few digestive biscuits and and some Irn Bru. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Uttoxeter / Derby 31-07-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63146	Hanley BS	Blythe Bridge, Old Bill's Garage	6A	First Potteries
37160	Upper Tean, Post Office	Uttoxeter BS	KF	First Potteries
737	Uttoxeter BS	Derby BS	Swift	Trent Barton
751	Derby BS	Ripley, Market Place	Comet	Trent Barton
849	Ripley, High Street	Derby, Derwent Street	9.3	Trent Barton
82	Derby BS	Nottingham Victoria BS	RA	Trent Barton

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to we decided to re-visit Uttoxeter and Derby. 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 Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street. We continued onto Tontine Street and onto Parliament Row. We walked through Tontine Square past the HSBC. On the was we saw a cash machine so I was able to get some money to pay uncle Dave back and we walked through to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We went upstairs and past former Topshop that's now a new bowling alley. Afterwards we came back down and went to Primark. We came out of the shopping centre and we walked back along Tontine Street. We went in KFC. Matthew had a chickenburger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished eating we walked back along Tontine Street ans forwards onto Lichfield Street. We continued into the bus station. We saw First Potteries 69173 parked up between duties. We waited for a bus to Uttoxeter and a short while later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63146 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63146 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and place the First Potteries Newtwork Day tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We continued onto City Road and forwards onto King street. We ran through Foley and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and then we continued onto Uttoxeter Road. We ran through Normacot and then we joined the A50. We ran fast up to Meir and then we came off the A50 onto Broadway. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A520 and we headed up the hill to Rough Close and we turned left onto Grindley Lane. We turned left onto Whitestone Road and then left onto Lysander Road. We ran around the Meir Park and we crossed over the A50 onto the A521. We ran into Blythe Bridge and we crossed over the railway line. We continued into the town centre and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot towards foot onto the A521 and and down the hill to Draycott and Tean down the A522 and Matthew went to the public and used the toilet. We returned onto the A522 we waited for a Kingfisher towards Uttoxetter. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 37160 on a Kingfisher service to Uttoxeter. We got on the bus and we put the First Network Day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of tean and we ran Eastwards along the A522 through Checkley We crossed over the A50 and we ran the last mile or so into town past the biscuit factory. In the centre of town we followed the A522 to the left and we turned into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once in Uttoxeter we waited for a Swift service to Derby. A short time kater Trent Barton 737 appeared on a Swift service to Derby. We got on the bus and we booked our a Zig-Zag duo ticket at £11 before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of town and past the bakery before forking right and crossing the A50 by MacDonalds. We headed out of town towards Rocester and we turned into town. We came out of the other side of Rocester and then we headed into the B5030. We turned right onto Ashbourne Road. We turned right onto the B5030. We turned left onto the B5031. We turned left onto College Road. We turned right onto Alton Road. We turned right onto Alton Road. We turned right onto the B5032. We ran up the hill and into Quixhill. We ran up the hill and into Ellastone. We ran up the hill and into Mayfield. We turned right onto the A52. We ran Northwards up the A515 through Ashbourne. We turned left onto the A515. we turned left into King Edward Street. we turned left into Station Road. We turned left onto the A515. We turned right onto Derby Road. We turned right onto Springfield Ave. We turned right onto Old Derby Road. We turned left onto Wyaston Road. We turned left onto Willow Meadow Road. We turned right onto Old Derby Road. We turned right onto Derby Road. We turned left onto the A52. we ran into Commonside. We turned into Brailsford Green. We turned into Kirk Langley. We turned into Markeaton. We turned onto the A52. As we went along Friar Gate. We ran up the hill and into Derby. We turned left into Cheapside. We turned left into Bold Lane. We continued onto Jury Street and forwards onto Cathedral Road. We crossed over onto Full Street. We turned the roundabout into Morledge and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We had a look around the bus station and we saw Trent Barton 842 on layover. We whilst we decided what to do. We saw Trent Barton 654 on a #6.1 to Bakewell. A short while later we saw Arriva Midlands 3561 on a #26 to Oakwood. We headed into the bus station and Matthew went to the toilet. After Matthew had used the facilities we walked to the far end of the bus station to see what we could catch. We saw required Trent Barton 751 on a Comet to Chesterfield. We decided to do this up to Ripley. Whilst we waited for the bus to b readied for service, we saw Arriva Midlands 4403 on a #38 to Sinfin. We got on the bus and we booked a Zig-Zag Duo ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto the A601 and we came off onto Derwent Street. We went onto Stuart Street and under the A601 along Pheonix Street onto Mansfield Road. We ran forwards onto Alfreton Road after crossing the railway we joined the Northbound A61. At the next roundabout we joined the Northbound A38 and we ran fast up the dual carriage for a few miles. We came off the A38 and we continued Northwards B6179 into Kilburn. We continued Northwards for another 3 miles or so into Ripley. When we got to the town centre we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw Trent Barton 158 on the #1 to Nottingham. Matthew wanted the toilet again so we went to The Thorntree. After Matthew had used the toilet he had a swift half of Coke. We went outside and we just missed the nines service back to Derby. We walked back to the stop and a few minutes later we saw a bus appraoching. As we got closer we saw that it was required Trent Barton 849 on a #9.3 to Derby. We got on the bus and we flashed the Zig-Zag Duo ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the High Street and we ran down the B6179 to Kliburn. We got onto the A38 and we ran fast to the edge of Derby. We ran forwards onto the A61 and at the next roundabout we turned right onto Alfreton Road. We ran forwards onto Mansfield Road and we crossed under the A601 onto Pheonix Street. We turned right onto Derwent Street and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over Derwent street and we walked back to the bus station alongside the river. Once in the bus station we decided that we would have time for one quick out and back before the parking ticket ran out. We knew that we saw required Kinchbus 151 on the Skylink service to Leicester. A few minutes later We saw dud Trent Barton 82 on a Red Arrow service to Nottingham. We got on the bus and we flashed the Zig-zag group ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station we saw Trent Barton 503 on a Spondon Flyer, Yourbus 3105 on a 20 to Chaddesden and Arriva Midlands 4215, We continued onto the Northbound A601 We came off at the next junction and we joined the Eastbound A52. We ran fast along the A52 passing and we crossed over the M1 and passed Toton depot. We continued Eastwards to the edge of Nottingham past the QMC. We crossed the ring road and ran forwards onto the A6200. We continued onto Wollaton Street and we crossed over the tramline before turned left onto South Sherwood Street. We turn right onto Shakespeare Street and left onto Mansfield Road. We turned right onto the B684 and we entered Nottingham Victoria Bus Station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We then had a look around the bus station and took a few bus pictures. We walked to the top end of York Street and we had a look around the corner on Mansfield Road and we waited by the side of the road. We arranged with mum to pick us up from Major Street. Whilst we waited for mum to arrive. We saw Trent Barton 476 on a #141 to Sutton. Mum arrived and we got into the car. She had brought Greggs sausage rolls and a bottle of Irn Bru. We set off onto Mansfield Street and we turned left into Bluecoat Street and right into North Sherwood Street. We turned left onto Peel Street and we headed Southwards. We ran forwards onto Clarendon Street and we joined the one-way system. We ran around the roundabout and did a u-turn to run Westwards along Derby Road. We ran forwards onto the A6200 and to the edge of town. We crossed the ring road and we ran forwards onto the A52. We ran fast to the edge of Derby and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Friar Gate and we ran forwards onto the A52 and out of town. We ran for around 10 miles and we turned left onto the Southbound A515. We ran Southwards for around 8 miles and we joined the Westbound A50. We ran Westwards past Uttoxeter to the edge of Blythe Bridge and we continued through Meir to Longton wherev we came off the A50 to see what was at Z carz this evening. There was nothing on the old Z Carz spare ground site so we turned left into Willow Row to see what was parked up in the compound. In the yard we saw Z Carz Mercedes minibus CE02 LYX. We headed back to Fenton. We joined the Westbound A50 and we came off at Heron Cross onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch street and left again onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. For tea Matthew had Shepherd's pie with chips followed by cake. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Bucknall / Belper 20-03-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
HN18 VHM	Fenton	Bucknall	Charter	ABC Supreme
HN18 VHM	Bucknall	Belper	Charter	ABC Supreme
HN18 VHM	Belper	Ripley	Charter	ABC Supreme
HN18 VHM	Ripley	Fenton	Charter	ABC Supreme

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to visit uncle Dave later on. 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 Lucky Seven DK65 SXA. A short time later we saw Paul's of Stoke M41 KCU.

Paul's of Stoke M41 KCU in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. and into the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning we were going to Belper Transport for the trip was ABC Supreme HN18 VHM. We got on the bus and we ran onto Glebedale Road and left onto City Road onto Manor Street and we headed onto Victoria Road. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall to go to Farmfoods. Matthew did some shopping and the we continued on our journey on ABC Supreme HN18 VHM. At Bucknall we continued onto the A5009. We ran through Abeey Hulton and Milton and we joined the Northbound A53. We continued North through Endon. We ran through Longsdon and we ran into Leek. In the town centre we continued forwards onto the A53 and we ran out of town. We ran through Blackshaw Moor and then just after the Winking Man pub we turned right and ran to Longnor. We turned right onto the A515 and we ran South for a couple of miles. We then went Eastwards along the A5012 until we got to the A6. We then ran Southwards down the A6 until we got to Belper where we saw Little's B7 on a #142 to Alfreton. Matthew had dinner had the King Street fish and chip shop. He had sausage chips and gravy. We saw Trent Barton 685 on a #6.4 to Derby. When we had finished we set off along Strutt Street and left onto Cheapside. We joined the A609 and we ran eastwards out of town and over the A38. We joined the Northbound B6179 and we ran into Ripley town centre. Matthew went to a cafe and used the toilet. Afterwards he had a can of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on ABC Supreme HN18 VHM. WE ran Northwards out of town and we joined the Westbound A610. After running into Ambergate we ran Northwards up the A6 to Whatstandwell and we turned left onto the A5012. We travelled Westwards for around 15 miles to Newhaven and we joined the Northbound A515. We ran Westwards from Hurlow through Longnor and we joined the Southbound A53 North of the Winking Man. We travelled south through through Blackshaw Moor and into Leek we ran South through Leek and continued along the A53. We ran through Longsdon and into Endon. We continued South Through Stockton Brook. We passed under the A5272 and past the site of a new building and down to Cobridge. At the lights we turned left onto Waterloo Road. We ran down to the ring Road and then we ran around Hanley before going onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to Joiners Square and we continued onto Victoria Road. We ran up to the top and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. We saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 119 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 42554 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 42554 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63175 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 67664 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67664 in Fenton

When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we set off onto Temple Street and we saw Stanton's of Stoke WX58 BXL. at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Matthew had some cheesecake and a can of Tango orange. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. Later on he had another slice of cheesecake and a few digestive biscuits and custard creams. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Derby / Belper 03-03-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
685	Derby BS	Belper, King Street (Stop A)	6.3	Trent Barton
688	Belper, New Road	Belper BS	6.2	Trent Barton
688	Belper BS	Derby BS	6.2	Trent Barton
750	Derby BS	Ripley, Market Place	Comet	Trent Barton
YAZ 8645	Ripley, Market Place	Ambergate, Railway Station	144	Little's
528	Ambergate, Hurt Arms	Belper BS	TP	Trans Peak
686	Belper, King Street (Stop A)	Ripley, High Street (Stop 2)	6.2	Trent Barton
160	Ripley, High Street (Stop 3)	Derby, Corporation Street (Stop C2)	9.3	Trent Barton

Today we decided to re-visit Derby. We had checked the weather for today and it was for cold, dull and dry weather. We gave Matthew a list of place to go in the North West and Midlands and from the list he chose Derby. Research consisted of checking out local operator area maps and downloading them to the phone. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We set off onto the A5035 around 11:30 and we ran through Dresden up to Longton. We joined the Eastbound A50 and as we ran into Meir tunnel. We carried on Eastwards to the edge of Blythe Bridge and we followed the A50 to the right towards Uttoxeter where we saw Z Carz BN61 RWK. After we had passed Uttoxeter we continued up the hill towards Doveridge. We came off the A50 onto the A511 and we ran a couple of miles to Hatton to the Salt Box cafe where we had dinner. As we parked up we saw Midlands Classic double decker 75 on a #402 to Uttoxeter. Matthew went to the toilet and then we sat down to wait for the food which mum ordered. matthew had a small breakfast washed down with a bottle of Coke. Whilst we ate we saw Trent Barton 679 and 657 on V1 Villager services. When we had finished eating we continued East to Hilton and then we went Northwards back under the A50 and along the A516 into Derby. We entered the town and we ran into the inner ring road and then we went anticlockwise towards the Intu Derby shopping centre. We parked in the riverside car park adjacent to the bus station and when we parked up we rode down in the left to street level and we said goodbye to mum. We walked under the car park and we saw Arriva Midlands 4403 on a #38 to Sinfin.

Arriva Midlands 4403 in Derby bus station

We carried on towards the bus station and we saw Trent Barton 746 on the Swift service to Uttoxeter.

Trent Barton 736 in Derby bus station

Once we had crossed the road we we stod on the corner of the bus station for a short while. It was only for a very short time as it was extremely cold! We saw Yourbus 1452 on the Y3 to Ilkeston.

Yourbus 1452 in Derby bus station

We headed into the bus station and Matthew went to the toilet. After Matthew had used the facilities we walked to the far end of the bus station to see what we could catch. We saw required Trent Barton 685 on a #6.3 to Ripley and Matthew decided he wanted to do this bus. We got on the bus and we booked a Zig-Zag duo ticket at £11 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto the A601 and we crossed over the Derwnt and onto King Street. We joined the Northbound A6 and we ran for through Darley Abbey. As we stopped at a bus stop we were past by Slack's white coach YN67 CFK. We crossed over the A38 and we continued up the A6 into Duffield. We crossed over the railway line and we ran Northwards into Milford. We crossed back over the railway line and we ran into Belper. The was a 'Save our NHS' protest outyside the Babington hospital. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A609 and then we turned left onto Campbell Street. We turned right into King Street and we got iup and got off the bus. Matthew a picture of Trent Barton 685 before it carried on towards Ripley.

Trent Barton 685 in Belper

Once of the bus we walked up King Street and we turned right onto Strutt Street. We went into the Co-operative food store which is one of the biggest Co-op supermarkets I have seen for a few years. Once we had finished we went outside to the cah machine. A lady in front of us at the queue got somebody else to hold her 'Sabe our NHS' placard whilst she withdrew some cash. After using the cash machine we continued to the end of Strutt Street and Matthew used the public toilet on the corner. Once we used the facilities we turned right into the A609. We walked down the hill over the railway line and we waited at the Derby bound bus stop. We turned down Trent Barton 484 on the #7.1 to Derby. Whilst we were there we also saw a Southbound Voyager and East Midlands Trains 43047 & 43081 on a St Pancras bound express. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was required Trent Barton 688 on a #6.2 to Derby.

Trent Barton 688 in Belper

We got on the bus and we flashed the Zig-Zag Duo ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the A609 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Chapel Street. We ran for a few yards and we turned right into a bus station which we weren't expecting. We decided to ask the driver if we could get off and take a quick picture of the bus which allowed us to do, so we got another picture of Trent Barton 688 before we got back onto it.

Trent Barton 688 in Belper bus station

There was a driver change, and after a few minutes we continued Southwards down the A6. We went Southwards through Milford and Duffield and we ran into Derby along the A6. We turned right onto Queen Street and we turned left onto Full Street. We continued onto Corporation Street and forwards again onto Morledge before we turned left into the bus station. We ran to the stands at the far end of the bus station and we let the bus empty before Matthew took a picture inside Trent Barton 688.

Inside Trent Barton 688

We got off the bus and we went outside to the very end stands and we saw National Express FJ13 EBU which was on a #230 to Gatwick.

National Express FJ13 EBU in Derby bus station

We came back inside the bus station and as it was cold we decided to catch something almost immediatley. We saw required Trent Barton 750 on a Comet to Chesterfield and we decided to do this up to Ripley.

Trent Barton 750 in Derby bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Zig-Zag Duo ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto the A601 and we came off onto Derwent Street. We went onto Stuart Street and under the A601 along Pheonix Street onto Mansfield Road. We ran forwards onto Alfreton Road after crossing the railway we joined the Northbound A61. At the next roundabout we joined the Northbound A38 and we ran fast up the dual carriage for a few miles. We came off the A38 and we continued Northwards B6179 into Kilburn. We continued Northwards for another 3 miles or so into Ripley. As we went North there was more and more snow on the ground. When we got to the town centre we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw Trent Barton 471 pull up behind us on the #1A to Aldecar.

Trent Barton 471 in Ripley

We also saw required Little's YAZ 8645 on the #144 to Crich Tramway Museum.

Little's YAZ 8645 in Ripley

Matthew decided he was going to do this bus even though we had only got a Trent Barton ticket. We got on to the bus and we couldn't catch him because it was too slippy under foot with the snow. The bus was only going as far as Ambergate as the snow made it impossible for the bus to get up to Crich. We decided we would do this bus even though we weren't sure how we would get back. We sorted out we would go to Ambergate and we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up Market Place and we turned left onto the B6441. We turned right onto Pastuer Avenue and we ran around the estate before retuning to the main road. We ran up Hartshay Hill and we crossed over the A38 on the A610. We talk to a local lady and she suggested that we might get to ambergate in tine for the Trans Peak service towards Derby. I looked up the time and the bus was due off the main road in a few minutes. We came into Ambergate and the bus terminated. The driver of the Solo said he would be returning in around 30 minutes, but we got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Little's YAZ 8645 before it went on layover.

Little's YAZ 8645 in Ambergate

We went under the railway bridge and we walked down the A6 to the next Southbound stop. A few minutes later we saw a Tran Peak bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was required Trans Peak 528 on a TP1 service to Derby. We got on the bus and we booked to Belper at a cost £2.50 each for singles. We sat down towards the back of the bus and the bus set off Southwards down the A6. The run was approximately 2 miles and we came into Chapel Street before turning left into Belper bus station. Matthew took a pictuire of Trans Peak 528 as it continued towards Derby.

Trans Peak 528 in Belper bus station

Once off the bus we headed inti town to find the toilet. We turned left onto King Street and we saw Yourbus 1450 on layover between services.

Yourbus 1450 in Belper

Further up King Street we saw Trent Barton 685 on the #6.3 to Ripley. Matthew decided he wanted to use the toilet in Cafe G which is a very narrow deep cafe. Matthew used the toilet and than when he hd finished had a slice of Chocolate cake. After we had finished we went outside to uncle dave and we walked over to the bus stop opposite. The plan was now to do a bus to Ripley for one back to Derby. We turned down Trent Barton Solo 484 on the #7.1 to Derby. Whilst we waited for the Ripley bus Matthew ate a Bounty. A few minutes later the bus appeared from around the corner and it was required Trent Barton 686 on the #6.2 to Ripley.

Trent Barton 686 in Belper

We got on the bus and we flashed the Zig-Zag Duo ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up King Street and we turned right onto Strutt Street. We turned left onto the A609 and we ran Northwards. We turned left ont Chesterfield Road and we ran North for around 1/2 mile before we turned right into Ladywood Avenue. We turned left onto Dovedale Crescent and left onto Whitemoor Lane. We turned left onto Over Lane and we ran Northwards into Heage. We re-joined the B6013 by the Black Boy and we ran through the village onto the B6374. We ran Eastwards for a few miles and we crossed over the A38 and ran towards Ripley. We turned right onto Norman Road. We continued onto Kenilwirth Road and forwards onto Maple Avenue. We turned left onto Elms Avenue and we turned left onto the B6179. We stopped on the High Street and we let the bus empty out before Matthew took a picture inside Trent Barton 686.

Inside Trent Barton 686

Matthew took another picture of Trent Barton 686 before it returned to Derby.

Trent Barton 686 in Ripley

Once off the bus we saw Trent Barton 154 on a #9.3 to Mansfield.

Trent Barton 154 in Ripley

Matthew wanted the toilet again so we went to The Thorntree. After Matthew had used the toilet he had a swift half of Coke. We went outside and we just missed the Comet service back to Derby. We went to check out the bus times and the was a nines service to derby in around 12 minutes. In the meantime we saw Trent Barton 851 on a Rapid service to Nottingham so we walked up to it to get a picture.

Trent Barton 851 in Ripley

We also saw Trent Barton 153 on a Nines service to Mansfield.

Trent Barton 153 in Ripley

We walked back to the stop and a few minutes later we saw a bus appraoching. As we got closer we saw that it was required Trent Barton 160 on a #9.3 to Derby.

Trent Barton 160 in Ripley

We got on the bus and we flashed the Zig-Zag Duo ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the High Street and we ran down the B6179 to Kliburn. We got onto the A38 and we ran fast to the edge of Derby. We ran forwards onto the A61 and at the next roundabout we turned right onto Alfreton Road. We ran forwards onto Mansfield Road and we crossed under the A601 onto Pheonix Street. We turned right onto Derwent Street and we crossed over the river. We turned left onto Corporation Street and we did a u-turn before setting down in front of the Derby Council offices. We let the bus empty and Matthew took a picture inside Trent Barton 160 before it went on layover.

Inside Trent Barton 160

We arrange to meet mum on the other side of the Derwent so we crossed over the road. On the way we saw Trent Barton 160 again now on layover.

Trent Barton 160 in Derby

We stood on the corner of Stuart Street and we waited for mum to appear. Whilst we waited we saw Notts+Derby 620 on the D1 Park & Ride service.

Notts+Derby 620 in Derby

We also saw Little's double decker SN03 DZJ on a #9 to Borrowash. A few minutes later mum appeared and we got in the car. Mum had brought sausage rolls and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. We set off along Stuart Street and we followed the one way system onto Pheonix Street. We turned left onto Derwent Street and we joined the anti-clockwise A601. We ran around town past Radio Derby and we ran forwards onto the A516. We ran down to the A38 and after running parrallel for a shorth while we continued along the A516. We continued for another 4 miles or so and then we joined the A50. We ran Westwards past Uttoxeter to the edge of Blythe Bridge and we continued through Meir to Longton wherev we came off the A50 to see what was at Z carz this evening. There was nothing on the old Z Carz spare ground site so we turned left into Willow Row to see what was parked up in the compound. In the yard we saw Z Carz Mercedes minibus CE02 LYX.

Z Carz CE02 LYX in Longton

We also saw a new arrival... Z Carz black minibus SA11 XOH.

Z Carz SA11 XOH in Longton

We returned onto the A50 and We ran Westwards to the roundabout and we turned right onto bath Road. We stopped at Tesco to take on petrol and we continued along the Westbound A50 and we came off at Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton before turning right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got home around 19:00. For a late tea we had bangers and mash with carrots followed by a shortbread biscuit. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some more of the Blog and out our bus pictures online. Matthew went to bed around 01:00... Mark.