Trip to Scarborough / Eastfield 22-10-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
283	Scarborough, (Stop U)	Eastfield, Holme Hill	7A	East Yorkshire
283	Eastfield, Holme Hill	Scarborough, (Stop U)	7A	East Yorkshire
1571	Scarborough, (Stop S)	Peasholm Park, Alpamare	X94	Arriva North East

Today was the first full day off our break in Scarborough. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After getting ready we set off onto foot down Trafalgar Road and we headed onto Dean Road. We turned left the B1364 and we parked up and we went for a walk around Park Hall. Afterwards we went into the cafe. Matthew had washed down with a can of Coke. We went to the café and used the toilet and When we had finished we walked down over Castle Road. A few minutes later we saw grey minibus YE71 FUH.

YE71 FUH in Scarborough

We turned left onto St Thomas Street and we saw East Yorkshire 277 on a #7 to Eastfield.

East Yorkshire 277 in Scarborough

Whilst we waited we saw A.P.T Coaches R27 APT.

A.P.T Coaches R27 APT in Scarborough

A few minutes later we saw East Yorkshire 378 on a #64 to Weaponness.

East Yorkshire 378 in Scarborough

We turned right onto Newborough. We turned right onto North Street and we went to TK Maxx. We cam out of the bottom of TK Maxx onto North Street and we turned right onto Newborough and we Matthew went into a shop and brought a new bag. We came out of the shop and we visited Costa Coffee. Matthew used the toilet and then Matthew had a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished eating and drinking we walked through the shopping centre and back onto Westborough. We looked for something that we could catch to Eastfield. We saw East Yorkshire 518 on a #8 to Barrowcliffe.

East Yorkshire 518 in Scarborough

Also seen was East Yorkshire 790 on layover.

East Yorkshire 790 in Scarborough

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was East Yorkshire 283 on a #7A to Eastfield.

East Yorkshire 283 in Scarborough

We got on the bus and we placed the Scarborough Day tickets under the scanner for the final time today. We set off along the A64 and we headed out of Scarborough. We past the retail park and the park and ride site and we turned right onto Seamer Road. We turned left onto the B1261 and we ran past Seamer railway station. We turned left onto Manham Hill and right onto Westway. Somwhere on the estate we saw Esk Valley Coaches V7 ESK. We turned left onto Overdale and we crossed over Eastway. We ran forwards onto Priory place and we turned lefy onto Osgodby Lane. We turned left onto Filey Road and we passed Esk Valley Coaches YJ22 DXC. We joined the A165 and we ran into Ramshill and we headed into Scarborough. We turned right onto Somerset Terrace and we ran forwards onto Falconers Road. We turned left onto St Nicholas Street and we ran forwards onto St Thomas Street. We turned left onto Castle Street and left onto Aberdeen Walk. We turned left onto Abelmarle Crecent and right onto Westborough. We ran forwards onto the A64 where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Westborugh. We saw East Yorkshire 379 on a #165 Park & Ride service.

East Yorkshire 379 in Scarborough

We continued to Marks & Spencers where we went upstairs and Matthew went to the toilet. When we had done we went outside and we turned left onto Bar Street. We caught the funicular railway down to the seafront and we headed along Foreshore Road. We stoppe at a chip shop and we had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a glass of Coke. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew had an ice cream. When we had finished we walked back along Foreshore Road and back up the funiculaar railway. We went forwards onto Bar Street and left onto Westboufgh. We continued to the railway station and forwards onto the A64. We stopped at the stop outside the station and we waited for a bus Northwards. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva North East 1571 on a X94 to Whitby.

Arriva North East 1571 in Scarborough

We got on the bus and we booked to Peasholm Park before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Westwards along the A64. We headed down the hill into the A165 and we ran into Peasholm Park where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another photo of Arriva North East 1571 as it continued towards Whitby.

Arriva North East 1571 in Peasholm Park

Once off the bus we walked through the park. We stopped at a shop and brought a bottle of coke. We walked onto Dean Road and we went left onto Trafalgar Road and back to the appartment. For tea Matthew had sausages and potatoes followed by a few brownies. Later on Matthew went to the pub. We set off Trafalgar Road and we turnd left onto Dean Road. We stopped at the pub and Mattehw had glass a coke. Matthew went to the toilet. When we had finished we booked a taxi. We got in a taxi and we set off along Dean Road and we turned right onto Trafalgar Road. We went back to the appartment. Matthew chilled out and uploaded his picture and wrote some of the Blog. Matthew went to bed around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Leeds / Scarborough 21-10-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
BV23 ZVB	Hanley BS	Manchester Coach Station	424	Selwyns
BV19 XSD	Manchester Coach Station	Leeds BS	171	Selwyns
3637	Leeds BS	Scarborough, (Stop V)	843	Transdev York

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was later on we were travelling up to Scarborough. Matthew got up around 03:30. He chilled out in his room in the morning and waited for us to taxi. As the coach was leaving from Hanley. 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 went to coach in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we ran along Manor Street. We ran down the hill through Fenton and at Joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we got out of the taxi and we walked up Lichfield Street. We had arranged with coach to London up near to the bus station. As we walked through the bus station. A short time later the bus appeared and it was Selwyns BV23 ZVB on a #424 to Blackpool. We got on the coach after putting the cases in the luggage compartemtn and we sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and left onto onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the clockwise ring road and we continued down onto Etruria Road and then onto the Westbound A53. In Etruria we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We travelled North to the M6 and we hit a little bit of traffic. We travelled North for 3 junctions though the roadworks and then we turned right onto the Eastbound A556. We continued onto the M56 and then we came off to go to the Airport bus station. After a few minutes and we saw First Manchester 63099. We set off out of the bus station onto Chicago Way and we turned left to head back to the motorway. We joined the Eastbound M56 and We took the spur onto the Eastbound M60 and we came off the A5103 and we came off the A57(M). We turned right onto Great Bridgewater Street and we ran onto Portland Street. We turned left onto Chorlton Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Selwyns BV23 ZVB as it continued Northwards towards Blackpool.

Selwyns BV23 ZVB in Manchester Coach Station

We crossed over Chorlton Street and turned right onto Bloom Street. After we had finished eating we continued down to Piccadilly. We stopped at McDonalds and we had breakfast. Matthew had a breakfast roll with Hash brown and orange juice. When we had finished we walked along Piccadilly bus station at Parker street and we continued down to Portland Street and left onto Chorlton Street. As it got closer we saw that it was required Selwyns BV19 XSD on a #171 to Leeds. We got on the coach after putting the cases in the luggage compartemtn and we sat down. We set off along Sackville Street and we turned left onto the Westbound A5103 and we ran along the A635(M) onto the A57. We joined the Northbound A627(M) which we did up to the M62. We contnued Eastwards to junction 27 and we joined the M621 to run into Leeds city centre. We carried on the A653 and we ran North up to the A61. We turned left onto Crown Point Road and left onto the A61. We turned left onto Eastgate and we turned left onto Vicar Lane. We turned left onto George Street and we headed to the bus station and we got up and got off the coach. Matthew took another picture of Selwyns BV19 XSD.

Selwyns BV19 XSD in Leeds bus station

Once off the bus we vivited the toilet. We exited the bus station and we crossed over into the market hall. We walked around the market looking for toilets. We walked through the market and we crossed the Square onto Vicar Lane and we saw Arriva Yorkshire 1937 on a #229 to Huddersfield.

Arriva Yorkshire 1937 in Leeds

Also seen was First West Yorkshire 35598 on a #42 to Roundhay Park.

First West Yorkshire 35598 in Leeds

We went into Sainsbury's and we brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we went out of the shop. We walked down Vicar Lane and we had a walk around the market to see if there was one there that we onto Dyer Street. We had a quick walk around the bus station taking picture whilst we decided what to do next. We saw Transdev Harrogate 3623 on a #36 to Ripon.

Transdev Harrogate 3623 in Leeds bus station

As it got closer we saw it was Transdev York 3637 on a #843 to Scarborough.

Transdev York 3637 in Leeds bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Metro bus only tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto the A61 and we turned right onto the A64. We went through Harehills and over Osmondthorpe through Killingbeck into Cross Gates. We turned left onto York Road and into Seacroft. We went through the A64. We climbed the hill into Whinmoor and we ran down Kiddal Lane End and we turned left onto the into the A659. We ran through Tadcaster and we turned right onto Garnet Lane and we turned left onto Woodlands Ave. We turned left onto Stutton Road. We ran up the A659. We turned into the bus station. After a brief stop in Tadcaster John Smiths brewery. We continued for a few more miles and at the very edge of York we veered left onto the A1036. We hesded up towards town and we came to the wall. We turned left onto Queens Street and we continued onto Station Road. We stopped by the railway station before continuing through the wall and onto Rougier Street. We turned left onto the B1227 and We ran forwards onto Piccadilly and we ran through Layerthorpe. We turned left onto Heworth Road and we turned right onto Stockton Lane and we continued Stockton. We ran forwards onto Common Lane and we turned right onto the A64 and we continued through Flaxton Moor and and Crossed under into Barton Hill. We continued down to Whitwell and we turned left onto the B1248 and we ran down the hill towards Malton. We turned right onto Railway Street and we turned left into the bus station. After a brief stop we Continued onto Norton Road and forwards onto the B1248 and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Norton. We continued along the A64 and into Scagglethorpe. We ran Southwards through Rillington and West Heslerton and East Heslerton to Sherburn. We ran into Potter Brompton and we ran through Ganton and Willerby and into Staxton. We turned right onto the B1261 and we ran alongside Seamer and we ran into Crossgates. We ran North for about 10 miles through Foxholes before joining the Northbound A64 and we turned into the railway station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and we stopped at the Rendezvous Cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards Matthew had a can of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and we saw Arriva North East 1565 on an X94 to Whitby.

Arriva North East 1565 in Scarborough

Once we walked along the A165 and left onto Westborough. We turned right onto Huntriss Row. We turned right onto St Nicholas and we cut through an alleyway onto Foreshore Road and we ran to Sandside and we went up to the pub and Matthew used the toilet. We came back out and through the arcade onto High Street and we saw Shoreline Suncruiser 160 on a #109 to North Bay. We stopped at the chip shop. Matthew had sausage,chips and gravy. We walked to the churchyard and we sat on a bench to eat the sausage, chips and gravy. Once we had finished we set off onto Sandside and forwards onto Marine Drive. We walked arounf the corner onto Royal Albert Drive and we continued onto North Bay promenade and into Cleveland Way and we stopped at the benches at the end to eat the Bounty. When we had finished we returned to Cleveland Way and he went to the One Stop shop. At the shop Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. We ran to North Bay promenade and we went across onto Royal Albert Drive. We walked onto the A165 and left onto Tennyson Avenue. We turned left onto Trafalgar Road and at the appartment. We came in and we settled down. Matthew had a Pizza and a can of orange Fanta. After a late tea will chilled out in the room. Matthew watched TV and we did some work on the Blog. We did some more of the Blog and we wrote e-mails. Matthew went to bed around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Scarborough / Redcar 07-01-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
376	Ramshill, St Andrews	Scarborough, (Stop S)	10	East Yorkshire
7401	Scarborough, (Stop S)	Whitby BS	X93	Arriva North East
1434	Whitby BS	Brotton, The Queens Arms	X4	Arriva North East
4725	Brotton, The Green Tree	Redcar, Stop P	X3A	Arriva North East
4704	Redcar, Stop N	Marske, Roundabout (stop A)	62	Arriva North East
1435	Marske, Roundabout (stop C)	Whitby BS	X93	Arriva North East
1563	Whitby BS	Scarborough, (Stop S)	X93	Arriva North East
288	Scarborough, Railway station	Weaponess, Adj Adelaide House	10	East Yorkshire

Today was the second day of the short break in Yorkshire. Research for today consisted of looking up the various dat tickets for the local operators and checking the weather. It was due to rain all morning with high winds, clearing up in the afternoon and mild for the time of year. Matthew woke up around 10:00 and had toast for breakfast. A little later on he had a glass of Coke. I asked Matthew idf he wanted to do more Arriva, Transdev or East Yorkshire buses and he chose Arriva. Just after 11:00 we set off onto the A165 and we waited for a bus towards Scarborough. As short time later we saw a bus approaching As it got closer we saw it was East Yorkshire 376 on a #10 to Scalby.

East Yorkshire 376 in Ramshill

We got on the and we booked Scarborough local day tickets at £4.50 each before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up the A165 and we headed over the river into town and we saw white minibus YJ07 UEY parked up. We turned right onto Somerset Terrace and we ran forwards onto Falconers Road. We turned left onto St Nicholas Street and we ran forwards onto St Thomas Street. We turned left onto Castle Street we saw Shoreline Suncruisers was 45 to the right of us on a #777 service to Eastfield. We conituned through town turning left onto Aberdeen Walk. We turned left onto Abelmarle Crecent and right Westborough. We ran forwards onto the A64 where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for the X93. As few minutes later it cam around the corner. As expected it was Arriva North East 7401 on an X93 to Middlesborough.

Arriva North East 7401 in Scarborough

We got on the bus and we booked an Attiva North East Duo ticket at £13.50 before we went upstairs. The top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside of Arriva North East 7401.

Inside Arriva North East 7401

We set off down the A64 and we ran forwards onto Falsgrave Road. At the ring-road we turned right onto the A171. We headed up through Scalby and up over Burniston and we ran up the hill into Cloughton. We ran through Flask Inn and down the bank into Fylingthorpe. We continued into Robin Hood's Bay and into Hawsker. We continued into Whitby and we crossed over the A174 onto Bagdale. As we travelled into town we saw Arriva North East 1563 on an X93 to Scarborough. We up Victoria Square and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew got another picture of Arriva North East 7401 before it continued towards Middlesborough.

Arriva North East 7401 in Whitby bus station

We crossed the road and we went to Greggs. With used the toilet and I went to the counter to get food. We btought some sausage rolls and drinks. We sat in and Matthew ate a sausage roll and had some of his bottle of Coke. When we had finsihed we crossed the road to wait for another Northbound bus. As short time later we saw Arriva North East come into the bus station on a X4 to Middlesborough.

Arriva North East 1434 in Whitby bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva North East day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Victoria Square and we ran Bagdale. We turned right onto the A174. As we travelled up we saw Arriva North East 1561 on a X4 to Whitby. We ran through Raithwaite and then we joined East Row. We ran fast up to Sandsend and we came Lythe onto Ellerby. We turned left onto Ellerby Lane and up over Runswick Bay. We turned left onto Runswick Lane and we ran into Hinderwell. We turned right onto the A174 and and we ran up towards Staithes. We ran through Easington into Loftus. After a brief stop in Loftus we saw former school which is going to be a new pub. We continued up Mill Bank and we ran onto Lorne Terrace into Brotton. We decided to get off here and go to the pub. At the other end of the village we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva North East 1434 as it continued towards Middlesborough.

Arriva North East 1434 in Brotton

We went to visit The Queens Arms but the pub appeared to be closed. We walk back up the High Street and we went to The Green Tree. Matthew went to the toilet and I went to the bar to get the drinks. We sat down and Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we left the pub and we crossed over the road to wait for another Eastbound bus. There were 2 buses due around the same time. There was an #5 to Middleborough via Guisborough and a X3A via Redcar. We decided that we were going to go to Redcar. Whilst we waited for our bus we saw Arriva North East 1484 on a #5 to Middleborough.

Arriva North East 1484 in Brotton

A short time later we saw our bus approaching. It was Arriva North East 4725 on a X3A to Middlesborough.

Arriva North East 4725 in Brotton

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva North East day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the high Street and we ran past the Queens Arms pub. We joined the A174 and we headed Eastwards. We turned left into Pleasant Fields Lane and we entered Skelton Retail Park. We ran to the roundabout at the end and we turned around passing Tees Flex 44031. We ran back down to the A174 and we headed Southwards towards the roundabout. We turned right onto Vaughan Street and we ran trough North Skelton. We turned right onto Byland Road and left onto Station Lane. We turned left onto Saltburn Lane and right onto High Street. We continued into Skelton-in-Clevelad and we turned right onto Marske Lane. We ran forwards onto the Northbiound A174 and we turned right onto Hob Hill Lane. We turned left onto Marske Mill Lane and right onto Marske Road. We ran forwards onto Windsor Road and we turned left onto Station Street. We turned around by the railway station and we stopped near to the station. After a brief stop we ran up Station Road and we turned right onto Windsor Road. We ran forwards onto Marske Road and we turned right onto the Northbound A1085. We ran into Marske-by-the-Sea and we turned left at the roundabout onto Redcar Road. We turned right onto Greenstone Road and we ran through the estate. At the end we turned onto Redcar Lane and we ran up to the level crossing and stopped. We waited for a few minutes before we saw 66004 roar past on a potash train. The level crossing clear and we continued Northwards before turned left onto High Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed into the Crown & Anchor pub and Matthew went to the toilet and I went to the bar to get the drinks in. We sat down and drank our drinks and afterwards we went back onto the High Street. We crossed over the road and headed to stop N to wait for an Eastbound bus. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva North East 1564 on X4 to Middlesborough.

Arriva North East 1564 in Redcar

We wait for quite a while. There seemed to be plenty of buses headed Westwards but nothing going Eastwards. Whilst we weaited we saw Arriva North East 4703 on a #63 to Middlesborough.

Arriva North East 4703 in Redcar

A few minutes later we saw a distant bus approaching. It was Arriva North East 4704 on a #62 to Marske.

Arriva North East 4704 in Redcar

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva North East day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the High Street and at the roundabout we went straight on to the Esplanade. We continued onto Coast Road before veering right onto Lilac Grove. We joined Borough Road and we went past Redcar East railway station. We turned right onto Redcar Lane and rioght on Warwick Road. We ran forwards onto Castle Road and we ran around a loop and back onto Warick Road. We re=joined Redcar Lane and we ran down to the A174. We joined the Eastbound A174 and we turned right onto Longbeck Lane. We turned left onto Birkdale Road and left onto Gleneagles Road. We ran forwards onto St Andrews Road and we turned right onto Longback Lane. We crossed over the A174 and we ran forwards onto Longbeck Road and we crossed over the railway line. We turned onto Redcar Road and we ran to the roundabout before doing a u-turn and stopping at the terminus where we got up and got off the bus. We headed back towards the roundabout on foot and we stopped at the toilets. Afterwards we crossed over the road to wait for the X4. A couple of minutes later we saw a bus turn the corner. It was Arriva North East 1435 on a X4 to Whitby.

Arriva North East 1435 in Marske

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva North East day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A1085 and we headed Southwards we turned left onto Marske Road. We ran into Saltburn and we turned left onto Station Street. We did a u-turna dn stopped at the main stop before turning onto Windsor Road. We continied onto Saltburn Road and we crossed Skelton Beck before climbing out of the town and heading up the hill into Brotton. We turned right onto Coach Road and we turned right onto Laburnham Road. We turned left onto Linden Road and we continued onto Willow Drive. We joined the Skelton Road and we ran through the centre of Btotton onto Lome Terrace. We joined the A174 and we ran towards Easington along Boulby. We went through Staithes to Hinderwell. We turned left turned left onto Runswick Lane and into Runswick Bay. We continued Hinderwell Lane onto Ellerby Lane and we turnd right onto the A174. As we travelled up we saw Arriva North East 1434 on a X4 to Middlesbrough. We headed down the hill into Ellerby and Lythe and we went up to Sandsend. We ran Northwards into Boulby and we continued up Raithwaite. We continued through Whitby and we turned left onto Bagdale. We up Victoria Square and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed the road and we visited The Station Inn. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a small glass of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and our bus was in the bus station. We crossed over the road and around the corner to Bargain Booze to buy choclate and pop for later on. We walked back into the bus station just as the driver was getting the bus ready for service. It was Arriva North East 1563 on an X93 to Scarborough.

Arriva North East 1563 in Whitby bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva North East day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Victoria Square and we ran Bagdale. We turned left onto the A174 and onto the A171. We ran through into Hawsker and into Robin Hood's Bay. We ran through Fylingthorpe and down the bank into Flask Inn. We headed up through Cloughton and up over Burniston and we ran up the hill into Scalby. We headed down the hill into Scarborough. We turned left onto Falsgrave Road and and we ran forwards onto the A64 and we turned into the railway station and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva North East 1563 before it returned to Middlesborough on the X93.

Arriva North East 1563 in Scarborough

Once off the bus Matthew indicated that he needed to go to the toilet We crossed over the A165 onto Westbrough and we visited Wetherspoons. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over the A165 and went back to the railway station and we waited for a bus up towards the apartment. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was East Yorkshire 288 on a #10 to Eastfield.

East Yorkshire 288 in Scarborough

We got on the bus as we flashed the Scarborough Day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Westbrough and turned left onto Northway. We turned right onto the B1364 and we turned right onto Queen Street. We turned right onto Newbrough and right onto St Thomas Street. We re-joined the B1364 and we turned right onto Aberdeen Walk. We turned right onto Abermarle Crescent and we ran to the end and turned right onto Westborough. We turned left onto the A165 and we crossed the bridge over Valley Road and we ran up the hill into Ramshill. We veered left onto West Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed back onto the the A165 and we crossed over the road to the chip shop. Mum had phoned in the order and we picked up the food and payed for it. We walked back to the apartment and we had our food. Matthew had a battered sausage, chips and gravy washed down with a glass of Coke. WE chiulled out at the apartment and did some of the Blog and wrote e-mails. Later on Matthew had a bath. We got ready for bed and Matthew went to bed around 00:00... Mark.

Trip to Ramshill / Scarborough 06-01-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67173	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63173	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4A	First Potteries
63096	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries
288	Ramshill, St Andrews	Scarborough, (Stop M)	10	East Yorkshire
277	Scarborough, (Stop U)	Ramshill, St Andrews	7A	East Yorkshire

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. He was also going away for the weekend to Yorkshire. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We saw Shelton Care Group YP70 JYJ outside. 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. We continued along Christchurch Street. We onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car MT70 AFK outside there yard.

Afford rent-a-car MT70 AFK in Fenton

We continued to the bus stop and we waited for the bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67173 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67173 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road where we saw blue minibus V604 MBL. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus we saw First Potteries 65032 on a #4 to Hanley. Once off the bus we had a look around to see what we could catch. We saw First Potteries 32639 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32639 in Newcastle bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 32647 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 32647 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw a bus to Hanley arrive on stand. It was First Potteries 63173 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63173 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we ran forwards onto Albion Street. We continued onto Bagnall Street and we entered the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and we waited for a bus towards Fenton. short time later the bus pulled on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63096 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. We turned right onto Dividy Road and we saw . We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. We crossed over the road and we headed onto Smothpool Road and we visited the chip shop to get dinner. AFter we had brough the food we walked back along Smithpool Road and turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs nd Matthew had his dinner. It was sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. I called Matthew up and told him we were on our way and we were going to pick him up early. Around 13:45 Matthew came downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. We realised that Matthew did not have his batteries so we set off onto Wheildon Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to get his batteries before coming back downstairs and getting in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right oto station Bridge Road and we continued onto Heron Street. We crossed through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road and we turned left to join the Eastbound A50. We ran through Longton and Meir and we saw Travel Express HF64 AJU and silver minibus SD63 FGN. We followed the road to the right and we ran the 10 or so miles to Uttoxeter. We joined the Northbound A38 and we saw blue minibus CE52 YCX. We travelled Northwards through Derby and we joined the Northbound M1. Travelling up the M1 we saw Wray's of Harrogate BU14 EGF, Go North East (NX) 7139(#133), Stott's (NX) BV17 GRK(#131). We decided to have a break at Woodall service station. We pulled into the service station and we saw MPB minibus KY68 VVF parked up.

MPB KY68 VVF in Woodall service station

We headed towads the coach park and we saw Eavesway EV63 WAY parked up next to EV05 WAY.

Eavesway EV63 WAY at Woodall service station

Matthew went to the toilet and we came out and saw Acklams YX16 NWH.

Acklams YX16 NWH in Woodall service station

As we were going back to the car we saw Acklams YX18 LLO and Redfern Travel 98 RT arrive in the coach park.We got in the car and Matthew had a scotch egg and a can of Orange Fanta. We got back onto the Northbound M1 and we saw Cawthornes Travel SF54 TKY and an unidentified Snowdons coach. We got onto the M18 and we ran up to the M62. We ran a short distance to Goole and we came off the M62 ans got on the Eastbound A614. We ran through Howden and we followed the A614 up to Driffield and we joined the Northbound A1249. We ran North for about 10 miles through Foxholes before joining the Northbound A64. We ran past the park and ride site and the reatila park and we turned right onto Queen Margaret's Road. We turned left onto the A165 and we turned left by the Church and we parked up at the appartment. We came in and we settled down. Matthew had a ham sandwich and a can of orange Fanta. We decided to go out and get a couple of buses in. We set off onto the A165 and e walked up to the bus stop. On the way we saw Shoreline Suncruisers 45 on a Xandor works service. We got to the bus stop and we had a few minutes to wait. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was East Yorkshire 288 on a #10 to Scarborough.

East Yorkshire 288 in Ramshill

We got on the bus asn we booked Scarborough Day tickets at £4.50. The bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside East Yorkshire 288.

Inside East Yorkshire 288

The bus set off Northwards up the A165 and we headed into Scarborough. We turned right onto Somerset Terrace and we ran forwards onto Falconers Road. We turned left onto St Nicholas Street and we ran forwards onto St Thomas Street. We turned left onto Castle Street and left onto Aberdeen Walk. We turned left onto Abelmarle Crecent and right Westborough where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of East Yorkshire 288 as it headed off towards the depot.

East Yorkshire 288 in Scarborough

Once off the bus we looked for another bus to catch. We decided to do A #7A back around to Ramshill. Whilst we waited we saw Transdev Yorkshire 3629 on a #843 to Leeds. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was East Yorkshire 277 on a #7A Eastfield circular service.

East Yorkshire 277 in Scarborough

We got on the bus and we placed the Scarborough Day tickets under the scanner for the final time today. We set off along the A64 and we headed out of Scarborough. We past the retail park and the park and ride site and we turned right onto Seamer Road. We turned left onto the B1261 and we ran past Seamer railway station. We turned left onto Manham Hill and right onto Westway. Somwhere on the estate we saw Esk Valley Coaches V7 ESK. We turned left onto Overdale and we crossed over Eastway. We ran forwards onto Priory place and we turned lefy onto Osgodby Lane. We turned left onto Filey Road and we passed Esk Valley Coaches YJ22 DXC. We joined the A165 and we ran into Ramshill where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back to the apartment and we chiled out in the main room. watching TV and writing the Blo. Mum order some food so Matthew had a cheeseburger, fries and some chicken nuggets, washed down with a can of Orange Fanta. We did some more of the Blog and we wrote e-mails. Matthew went to bed around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Scarborough 16-07-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
MIB 978	Hanley, Birch Terrace	Scarborough, Sandside	Charter	Copeland's Tours
MIB 978	Scarborough, Sandside	Hanley, Birch Terrace	Charter	Copeland's Tours

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day Scarborough. Matthew got up around 04:55 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 Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. In the morning Matthew went to Trentham Gardens. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we ran along Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill through Fenton and at Joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we saw First Potteries 65041 on a #6 to Coalville. We ran towards Hanley and we got out of the taxi and we walked up Lichfield Street and onto Birch Terrace. We got pout to wait for the coach. We saw a Copeland's Tour coach approaching. A few minutes later we saw another coach approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was required Copeland's Tours MIB 978 on the day trip to Scarborough.

Copeland's Tours MIB 978 in Fenton

We got on the coach and we sat down in our seats. We set off down Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road and at Limekiln lights we went straight onto the A52. We turned right onto the A5272 and we ran up to Bentilee. We ran through Bentilee to Adderley Green and we turned right onto Anchor Road. We ran down the hill to Longton and we joined the one-way system. We turned left onto Market Street and we followed the one-way system onto Commerce Street. We went around the roundabout onto The Strand and we stopped outside The Donna Louise. We turned left onto Edensor Road and we turned left onto the Eastbound A50. We ran through Meir and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 615 at the depot. We ran towards Blythe Bridge and we continued towards Uttoxeter. We turned right onto Ashbourne Road and we turned left onto the A522 and at the main roundabout we entered the bus station. After a brief stop we re-joined the A522 and we turned left onto the A518. We turned right onto Derby Road and we turned right onto the A50. We ran Eastwards the A38 to the motorway and we got onto the North bound M1 which we did down to Woodall services where we had a quick break. We visited the toilet and then we went to WH Smiths where we picked up some Irn Bru and sweet as well as a truck magazine. The coach carried on South along the M1 which we did down the Northbound M18. We came off the A1(M). We ran Northwards for a junction and we joined the Eastbound A64. We ran around the South side of York and around Malton. We continued through Seamer and into Scarborough. As we travelled up we saw East Yorkshire 283 on a #7A to Eastfield. We turned left onto St James Road and we turned left onto Valley Road. We turned left onto Foreshore Road onto New Sandside where we got up and got off the coach. Once we had parked up we headed along Sandside and we saw East Yorkshire 373 on a #8 to Barrowcliff. We spotted a pub across the road and Matthew indicated that he needed to toilet so we crossed the road and we went to the Newcastle Packet. After using the toilet Matthew sat at the bar and had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished we set off onto Sandside and forwards onto Marine Drive. We saw East Yorkshire 895 on a RED to North Bay.

East Yorkshire 895 in Scarborough

Right behind that coach was Shoreline Suncruiser L444 SSB on a #109 to North Bay.

Shoreline Suncruiser L444 SSB in Scarborough

We walked arounf the corner onto Royal Albert Drive and we saw Shoreline Suncruiser L900 SSB on a #109 to North Bay.

Shoreline Suncruiser L900 SSB in Scarborough

A few minutes later we saw East Yorkshire 893 on a RED to North Bay.

East Yorkshire 893 in Scarborough

We continued onto North Bay promenade and into Cleveland Way and we stopped at the benches at the end to eat the Bounty. When we had finished we returned to Cleveland Way and he went to the One Stop shop. At the shop Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. We ran to North Bay promenade and we went across onto Royal Albert Drive. We walked onto Sandside and we saw Ausden Clarke BIG 9834. We went up to the pub and Matthew used the toilet. We came back out and through the arcade onto High Street and we saw Shoreline Suncruiser 160 on a #109 to North Bay. We stopped at the chip shop. Matthew had sausage,chips and gravy. We walked to the churchyard and we sat on a bench to eat the sausage, chips and gravy. We afterwards had a ice cream. When we had finished we walked back along Sandside. We went onto the Foreshore Road and we spent some time on the beach. We carried on and we saw East Yorkshire 891 on a RED to North Bay. We walked into the centre of town and stopped at a toilet. We decided to go for a drink whilst we waited for time before the coach was due. We walked over to cafe and Matthew had a bottle of Coke and a slice of cake. We went to the other end of the street and we brought some rock from a gift shop. We cut through an alleyway onto Foreshore Road and we walked back towards Sandside. For tea Matthew had a burger followed byhad a doughnut. We crossed over the prome and we sat eating the burger and doughnuts and watching buses. We saw East Yorkshire 286 on a #8 to Barrowcliff.

East Yorkshire 286 in Scarborough

We crossed over the road and we saw Garnetts CN10 HFU. The return journey back to Hanley was on Copelan'd Tours MIB 978. We got on the coach and we sat down in our allocated seats. The coach set off along Sandside. We ran forwards onto Foreshore Road and we turned right onto Valley Road. We turned right onto the A64. We ran out of town through Seamer and around the Malton by-pass. We ran to the South of York and we joined the A1(M). We ran Southwards for a junction and we joined the Southbound M1 and as we approached Tibshelf Services Matthew signed he wanted the toilet. After visiting the toilet we went to the shop and brought a bottle of Coke. There were a few coaches outside so we went to investigate. We saw Megabus 54289 parked outside.

Megabus 54289 in Tibshelf Southbound

We re-joined the M1 and we ran down to junction 16. We went Southwards down the A38. We continued Southwards through Derby and we saw an unidentified Slacks coach. We veered left onto the A516 and a few miles down the road we joined the Westbound A50. We turned left onto Derby Road and we turned left onto the A518 and ran past the fromer Frankie and Benny's and the site of a new Costa Coffee. We turned right onto the A522 and we saw Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. We stopped at the bus station briefly before heading out of town along the A522. We turned right onto the Ashbourne Road and we turned left onto the A50 we saw an Harpur's coach. We carried on passed Blythe Bridge and Meir before turning back towards the depot. Once we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 104. We headed off the A50 by going around B&Q and the Co-op warehouse along Whittle Road. We headed to the centre of Meir the A50. We ran fast down to Normacot and we came off the A50 at Longton and down The Strand and we followed the one way system around onto Market Street. We turned left onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill to Adderley Green. We turned left onto the A5272 and and we ran through Bentilee and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We pulled up at the club and we got off the coach. Once of the coach we returned to Fenton in an Autocabs taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off up Lichfield Street and over the ring road. We ran down to joiners Square and we went over the roundabout onto Victoria Road past Adsa and the B&M. We turned right onto Manor Street and we saw blue minibus P879 PMB. We turned left onto City Road and we ran through the private road on which the swimming baths are situated. At the end we turned left onto City Road and right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.