Trip to Newcastle / Silverdale 28-01-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67146	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63116	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	38	First Potteries
63364	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	39	First Potteries
63345	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Devonshire Square	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 09:00 and had toast and juice for breakfast. He chilled out in his room and watched buses out of the windown until it was time to go out. Whilst we waited to go out we went downstairs and onto Temple Street. We turned cut through onto City Road and we headed towards the bus stop. We continued down to the bus stop and whilst we waited we saw Roseville HK67 SXM. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67146 on a #23 to Hanley. 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 joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street. We turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road. We ran under the railway line and up through Shelton. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67146 as it continues towards Trentham.

First Potteries 67146 in Hanley bus station

A short time later the bus arrived on stand. It was First Potteries 63116 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63116 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and then we joined the clockwise ring road. At the end we turned left onto Etruria Road before going under the A53 onto Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Forge Lane past a new minibus building by the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford. We ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station. We got up and we got off the bus. We set off on foot up Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we past old Edinburgh Woollen Mill which moved to the new food outlets. We visited Poundland. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We continued along High Street. We walked onto Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63364 on a #39 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63364 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. When it was time to go the bus 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 continued past the Albion and the town Hall and we ran forwards onto Bagnall Street and into the bus station. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We set off onto Lichfield Street. We continued along Tontine Street and across Tontine Square and into Primark and the shopping centre. We went to the games room and we the Market. Matthew visited the toilet. Matthew visited the soft play area. When we had finished we returned over Tontine Square and along Tontine Street. We walked down Lichfield Street and we stopped at the bus station to use the toilet. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67179 on a #7A to Biddulph. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. It was First Potteries 63345 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63345 in Hanley bus station

We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off along Dawlish Drive and we turned right onto Wellfield Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Dawlish Drive. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and we turned right onto Malthouse Road. We turned right onto Wooliscroft Road and left onto Corneville Road. We turned right onto Ruxley Road and right onto the A52 and and we turned left onto Eaves Lane. We turned left onto Greasley Road and continued onto Greasley Road. Before we joined the A5009 and we ran past the Cemetery to Milton and we turned left onto Millrise Road and we ran forwards onto Maunders Road and we crossed over the old railway line. We turned right onto Newford Crescent and left onto the A53. We turned into the retail park. We headed through Cobridge and we ran past the site of the new Wrights Pies shop. 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 the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. We went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill. At the roundabout we ran forwards onto George Street and into Newcastle where we ran forwards onto Ryecroft. We ran forward onto Knutton Lane and we went through Knutton. We turned left onto Church Lane and we turned right onto Silverdale Street and we turned left Mill Street and we ran into Silverdale and we continued onto High Street. We turned right onto Sneyd Terrace and we turned left onto Station Road. We turned left onto St Luke's Close and we are going to build some new flats on this site. Matthew climbed up to the top of a few of the hills. when we had finished we called for a taxi back towards Fenton. we saw it was a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off along onto St Luke's Close and we turned right onto Station Road and we turned right onto Sneyd Terrace. We turned left onto High Street and forwards onto Church Lane. We turned left onto the B5368 and we ran through Knutton. We ran past Morrison into Milehouse and we turned right onto the Southbound A34. We ran past the bus garage and we veered left onto London Road. We turned left onto Ryecroft. We joined the A52 and we ran around the one way system and headed towards Hartshill. We veered left onto Shelton New Road and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran through Stoke and we came off the A500 at Sideway. We headed Eastwards towards Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. and we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconfield Drive and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and up towards the shops. We turned right onto Ripon Road and at the end we turned left onto the A5035 and we headed through Dresden up to Longton. We ran along the high Level A50 and we turned right onto Baths Road. We turned right onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit and we went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window we saw Selwyns BV74 LLZ on a #540 to Burnley. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street for We stopped at the Fenton Community Hall and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. Matthew had a burger and fries. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. 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 Llandudno 07-08-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
MIB 615	Fenton	Llandudno, coach park	Charter	Copeland's Tours
MIB 615	Llandudno, coach park	Fenton	Charter	Copeland's Tours

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Llandudno on a coach. Matthew got up around 06:00. and had toast for breakfast. Around 09:00 we set off downstairs and onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and we went into te Co-operative Food store. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished in the shop we continued along Christchurch Street and we stopped opposite the bench and bar to wait for the coach to arrive. A second coach appeared and it was Copeland's Tours MIB 615 also going to Llandudno.

Copeland's Tours MIB 615 in Fenton

We got on the coach, found our seats and we sat down. We set off along Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Glebedale Road. We turned left onto City Road. We ran over the railway line and then we turned went Forwards onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran North up to the M6 and we continued North as far as junction 20. At Junction 20 we went Westwards along the M56. We ran Southwards for around 25 miles and we came off the M6 onto the A5117 and stopped at Chester servcies. Matthew went to the toilet before returning to the coach for the last leg of the journey. We re-joined the Southbound M56 and forwards onto the A494. We crossed over the Dee at Queensferry and we joined onto the Westbound A55. We ran to junction 19 and we joined the Northbound A470. We ran into town and we went around the one-way system and parked up just off Mostyn Broadway. Once off the coach we saw a new building being built in Llandudno. We walked into the centre of town and stopped at a toilet. We turned left onto St George's Place. We went onto the Promendae and we spent some time on the beach. We saw grey minibus BP24 ZDM.

BP24 ZDM in Llandudno

We returned Up St Georges Place and back onto Mostyn Street. Whilst we waited we saw Llew Jones SJ71 LLJ on a #19 to Conwy.

Llew Jones SJ71 LLJ in Llandudno

We went to The Coffee Centre. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had sausage ships and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we walked down Mostyn Street and we crossed over the road. As we turned into St George's Place and we went onto the Promendae. We walked arounf the corner onto Gloddaeth Cres and we continued onto North Parade promenade and into the Leisure Island Amusement Arcade. We ran to Pier Kids Funfair Rides and we went to the toilet and and we walked onto the Llandudno Pier Ferris Wheel. Afterwards Matthew had an ice cream. When we had finished we walked back along North Parade and back up the Saint George's Crescent. Afterwards Matthew had washed down with can of Coke. We went onto the Promendae and we spent some time on the beach. We returned Up St Georges Place and back onto Mostyn Street. We continued onto Mostyn Broadway and Matthew went into a Poundland and Matthew brought egg sandwiches and a bottle of orange Fanta. We came out of the shop and we saw Arriva NW&W 4486 on a #12 to Rhyl. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we went to the Trinity Square Cafe. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we went to the bar and Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 536.

Copeland's Tours MIB 536 in Llandudno

When we finished in the coffee shop we walked back to the coach park. As we got to the stop we saw Arriva NW&W 4404 on a #12 to Rhyl.

Arriva NW&W 4404 in Llandudno

A short time later we saw our coach for the return journey. It was Copeland's Tours MIB 615.

Copeland's Tours MIB 615 in Llandudno

Also seen was Selwyns SN16 OGY.

Selwyns SN16 OGY in Llandudno

Another vehicle seen was Selwyns SN16 OGX.

Selwyns SN16 OGX in Llandudno

We got on the coach and we sat down in our seats. We set off onto the one-way system. We ran Eastwards along Mostyn Broadway and we turned left onto Carmen Sylva Road. We turned right onto the B5115 and we headed Eastwards out of town. We ran past the Little Orme to the edge of Rhos on Sea and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned right onto Penrhyn Avenue and we ran down to the see front. We turned right onto Rhos Promenade and we continued onto West Promenade. We turned right onto Cayley Promenade and right onto Whitehall Road. At the roundabout we veered slight left onto the B5115 and we crossed over the A55 at junction 19. We continued Eastwards thriugh Noerh Wales and we ran forwards onto the A494 at Queensferry. We got onto the Eastbound M56. We ran Southwards for around 25 miles and we came off the M6 onto the A5117 and stopped at Chester servcies. Matthew went to the toilet and we saw silver minibus YT06 HPU.

YT06 HPU in Chester servcies

Also seen was Leons 247.

Leons 247 in Chester servcies

Matthew went to the toilet before returning to the coach for the last leg of the journey. We re-joined the Southbound M56 At junction 9 we joined the Southbound M6 and we ran down to junction 16. We went Southwards down the A500 to Etruria and we cam off the A500. We turned left onto City Road. We went under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Christchurch Road and we got up and got off the coach. We walked back into Temple Street and we continued to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. He also ate a bakewell tart. 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 Scarborough / Leeds 23-10-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
741	Peasholm Park, Old Scalby Mills	Scarborough Stop B	11	East Yorkshire
3636	Scarborough, (Stop V)	Leeds BS	843	Transdev York
BV19 XSE	Leeds BS	Manchester Coach Station	171	Selwyns
BV67 JXR	Manchester Coach Station	Hanley BS	424	Selwyns

Today was the final day of Matthew's short break in East Yorkshire. He was also travelling back to Fenton by bus as coach later on. Matthew got up around 07:00 and had toast and juice for breakfast. In the morning we went to the Sea Life Centre. We set off on foot onto Trafalgar Suare and we headed Northward up Trafalgar Road. We went forwards onto Tennison Avenue and we turned right onto the A165. We turned right at the roundabout and we headed onto Cleveland Way. We headed North until we reached the Sea Life Centre. We headed inside and Matthew went into the toilet. Afterwards we went to see the octupii. We continued to the outdoor area and we saw the penguins. When we had finished we walked to the nearest bus stop to catch a bus towards Scarborough town centre. We headed Northwards up Cleveland Way to the turning circle to wait for a bus. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was East Yorkshire 741 on a #11 to Scrabotrough.

East Yorkshire 741 in Peasholm Park

We got on the bus and we booked to Scarborough. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside of East Yorkshire 741 before we we went upstairs and sat down.

lnside East Yorkshire 741

The bus set off Northwards on Scalby Mills Road and we followed the road around and headed Westwards. We turned left onto Burniston Road and right onto Cross Lane. When we got to the hospital we turned left onto Newlands Park Drive. We continued onto North Lease Avenue and we ran forwards onto Glen Bridge. We turned left onto Dean Road and we ran into town. We turned left onto Castyle Road and left onto Queen Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus walked to Greggs. We turned right onto Newborough and we stopped at the shop. Matthew had a sausage roll and a bottle of Coke. We went outside and we sat down to eat the food. Whilst we were sat down and ate the sausage roll. Afterwards we went to Esquires Coffee. Matthew had a slice of cheesecake. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. When we had finished we headed down the zig zag path to the seafront onto Foreshore Road and we got an ice cream. When we had finished eating the ice cream we got some rock to take home. We walked along Foreshore Road to the funicular railway and we went up the hill onto the town centre. We walked uo Huntios Row and we turned left onto Westborough. We stopped at the bus stops opposite Wetherspoons. We saw East Yorkshire 741 on a school service.

East Yorkshire 741 in Scarborough

We crossed the road into Wetherspoons and we had a glass of Coke. Afterwards we had a beefburger and fries. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we crossed over the road to the stop by the railway station. A few minutes later we saw Arriva North East 1573 on a X93 to Middlesborough.

Arriva North East 1573 in Scarborough

A short time late we saw East Yorkshire 714 on a #128 to Pickering.

East Yorkshire 714 in Scarborough

We waited for the bus back to Leeds. As hort time the bus appeared. We saw it was Transdev York 3636 n a #843 to Leeds.

Transdev York 3636 in Scarborough

We got on the bus and we booked to Leeds at £2. We sat downstairs at the back in the seats with the bag storage and tables. The bus set off along the A64 and we headed Westwards out of town. The road turned to the South and we headed through Edgehill and Crossgates. We turned right onto B1261 and we headed Westwards to Seamer. We turned left and headed Southwards down the B1261 before rejoining the A64. We continued Southwards to Staxton and we turned right to follow the A64. We ran Westwards through Ganton, Sherburn and West Heslerton. Just after Scagglethorpe we turmed left onto Scarborough Road and we ran into Norton. We turned right onto Castlegate and we crossed over the railway line and the river Derwent. We followed the road to the left and we stopped at the bus station opposite to Malton railway station. After a brief stop in the bus station we rejoined the B1248 and we headed Westwards. We rejoined the A64 and we continued South Westwards for around 10 mile running through Flaxton Moor before we turned left onto Common Lane. We turned right onto Sandy Lane and we ran through Stockton on the forest. We continued towards York over the A64 and into Heworth. We left onto Heworth Road and and we turned right onto East Parade. We ran forwards onto Hawthorn Grove and we ran through Layerthorpe. We crossed over the River Foss and we ran inti the city. We turned left onto Piccadilly and we turned right onto Tower Street and we saw First York 39518 on a #3 to Askham Bar. We turned left onto Ouse Bridge and we crossed over the river. We turned right onto George Hudson Street and we turned left onto Station Road. We passed through the city wall and we stopped opposite to the railway station. After a brief stop we continued along the A1036 and we ran South Westwards out if town. We crossed the railway line and the A64 and we ran into Copmanthorpe. We ran forwards onto Hallcroft Lane and we turned right onto Manor Heath before joining the Westbound A64. We ran for about 4 miles and we came off the A64 onto the A659. We ran into Tacaster nd we turned left into the bus station. After a brief stop we turned left of the bus station onto A659. We turned left into Stutton Road and right onto Woodlands Ave before turning right into Garnet Lane. We turned left onto the A659 and we joined the A64. We travelled through Kiddal Lane End and Whinmoor. We rejoined onto York Road. We ran through Seacroft and we turned right into the A64. We went through Cross Gates we ran up Killingbeck and we ran forwards into Osmondthorpe and into Harehills. We ran through Leeds and we turned left onto Marsh Lane. We turned right onto York Street and we turned right into the A61. We turned into the bus station we got up and got off the bus we saw Arriva Yorkshire 1474 on a #140 to Pontefract. We went to the toiilet and afterwards we waited for the coach to Manchester. Whilst we waited Matthew had a bottle of Coke. A short time later the coach appeared. We saw it was Selwyns BV19 XSE on a National Express 171 to Liverpool.

Selwyns BV19 XSE in Leeds bus station

We got on the coach and we flashed the National Express tickets to the driver before we sat down in our seats. At departure time the coach set off out of the bus station and we turned left ont York Street. We turned right onto the A653 and we crossed over the river Aire. We turned right onto the A639 and left onto the A653. We joined the M621 at junction 4 and we headed South before turning around and headed back the other way. We ran Westwards down to the M62 and we got on the A650 and headed Northwards through Bowling and into Bradford City centre. We ran forwards onto Bridge Street and left onto Hall Ings. We turned left onto Nelson Street and the coach pulled up. After a brief stop we set off along Nelson Street and we turned left onto the A641. We headed South until we reached the ring road. We turned left onto the A6177 and we joined the end of the M606 and headed Southwards. We ran Westwards over the top of the Pennines and we came off at Junction 20. We ran Southwards down the A627(M) and we ran forwards onto the A663. We ran into the centre of Chadderton and the bus stopped by the crossroads. After a brief stop we continued Southwards to New Moston Leisure Centre and the next stop. We turned right onto the A62 and we went through Failsworth. We continued into the centre of Manchester and we turned left onto Piccadilly. We turned right onto Portland Street and we turmed left into Chorlton Street and we entered Manchester Central Coach Station. We got up and got off the coach and we headed to a bar by the canal off Chorlton Street. Matthew had a can of Coke and a burger and chips. We ate the food and we headedc back to the coach station. We waoted for our coach to Hanley. A short time later it appeared. We saw it was Selwyns BV67 JXR on a #424 to London.

Selwyns BV67 JXR in Manchester Coach Station

We got on the coach and we flashed the National Express tickets to the driver before we sat down in our seats. At departure time the coach set off along Sackville Street and we turned left onto Portland Street and and we ran onto Great Bridgewater Street we came off the A57(M). We took the spur onto the Eastbound M60 and we ran fast to the airport. As we travelled we saw Options YG17 SSX. We veered onto the M56 and we came off at junction M56. We came off at the next roundabout and we headed towards T2. We turned left onto Chicago Avenue and we went forwards into the airport and we came off at junction 8 onto the the A556. We ran the couple of mile to the motorway and we joined the Southbound M6. As we travelled down the M6 we saw an unidentified Vision Travel coach. We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we ran down the A500. We passed through Longport and Wolstanton where we came off the A500 and we the A527 and we crossed over onto Etruria Valley Link Road. We ran down the hill through Festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We turned right onto the ring road and we ran around anti-clockwise to Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up the hill to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. We crossed over Lichfield Street. We called for a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off down Lichfield Street and over the ring road. We ran down to joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout We turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards Stoke. By the railway station we veered left along the A52 and we ran parallel to the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his roon to watch TV and chill out. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. He also ate the a toffee Crisp. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 03:00... 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 Newport / Caerphilly 13-07-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
47815	Newport BS	Caerphilly, Castle	50	Stagecoach South Wales
47906	Caerphilly, Castle	Newport BS	50	Stagecoach South Wales
BV22 VTN	Newport BS	Birmingham Coach Station	111	Edwards
BV23 ZXC	Birmingham Coach Station	Hanley BS	551	Selwyns

Today Matthew was in Newport and he was going out on the bus later on. Later on he was returning to the residential unit. Matthew got up around 06:50 and we got dressed and ready to go down for breakfast. We had full English breakfast and orange juice. After breakfast we returned to the hotel bag. After getting ready we set off onto foot down Corporation Road and we headed onto Coverack Road. We crossed over the Newport City Footbridge and went under the A4042 onto Friars Walk onto Market Square. We continued onto Market Square and we headed down to supercuts where Matthew used the toilet. When we had finished eating we waited for a bus to Caerphilly. Whilst we waited we saw Stagecoach South Wales 26199 on a #151 to Blackwood.

Stagecoach South Wales 26199 in Newport bus station

As short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach South Wales 47815 on a #50 to Bargoed. We got on the bus and we booked MegaRider tickets at £4.60 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto Queensway and we turned left onto Bridge Street. We ran forwards onto North Street and we turned left onto Havelock Street. We turned right into Stow Hill and we turned left onto Bassaleg Road. We turned left onto Oxford Road and we ran forwards into Bassaleg and we ran around through the housing estates before running into the A468 and we travelled through Lower Machen up to Trethomas. We went up the B4600 and we crossed over Caerphilly. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach South Wales 47815 before it continued towards Bargoed.

Stagecoach South Wales 47815 in Caerphilly

We continued up the B4263 and we headed into the Caerphilly Castle Gift Shop. We visited The visitors centre and Matthew needed to toilet. Once we let the bus go we walked up the B4600 towards Castle Court Shopping Centre and we stopped at the Pound Bakery. Matthew had a couple of gingerbread man and a bottle of Coke. We went outside and we saw Stagecoach South Wales 27691 on a #120 to Blaenrhondda.

Stagecoach South Wales 27691 in Caerphilly

Once we had finished we walked through B4600 and we saw Harris 26 on a C17 to Bargoed.

Harris 26 in Caerphilly

Also seen was Harris 29 on a H to Trethomas.

Harris 29 in Caerphilly

It pulled onto the stand and we saw that it was Stagecoach South Wales 47906 on a #50 to Newport. We got on the bus and we placed the Liverpool Plus Duo Day tickets under the scanner for the final time today before we sat down towards the front of the bus. We set off along the B4263 and left onto the A468 and we ran through Bedwas and and Trethomas. We continued through Lower Machen and we ran around through the housing estates before running into the A468 . We continued parrallel to the M4 into Duffryn and past Tredegar Park. We turned left onto the B4237 and we ran past Belle Vue Park. On the edge of the city centre we ran forwards onto Kingsway and we turned right onto Emlyn Street. We ran Northwards up the A4042 and we pulled into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Market Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down High Street and we walked up Commercial Street and we crossed over the footbridge and went under the A4042. We continued along Corn Street and we visited a pub and Matthew had a glass of Coke. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we walked back onto Corn Street and we walked aroubd to Newport Market. We visited The Cheesecake Guy and Matthew had a biscoff cheesecake in a jar and a glass of Coke. Afterwards Matthew used the toilet. We still had some time to kill before the coach was due so we went for a walk. We headed Southwards down the A4042 near to the river. We saw Newport bus 439 running out of service.

Newport bus 439 in Newport bus station

We headed back to the bus station and we waited for the coach back North. As short time later we saw it was Edwards BN64 FKZ.

Edwards BN64 FKZ in Newport bus station

A short time later the bus appeared and it was Edwards BV22 VTN on a #111 to Birmingham.

Edwards BV22 VTN in Newport bus station

We got on the coach after putting the cases in the luggage compartent and we sat down. We set off Northwards up the A4042. We hoined the Eastbound M4 and we came off at juntion 24 before heading North Eastwards up the A449. We ran for about 12 miles up to Raglan and we joined the Eastbound A40. We ran through Monmouth and to the North of Ross-on-Wye before we joined the M50. We ran Eastwards to the other end of the M50 before joining the Northbound M5. We ran Northwards through Gloucestershire and Worcestershire and we came off the M5 at junction 3. We ran Northwards up the Quinton Expressway up to Quinton Island and we joined the Eastbound A456. At Fiveway we tuned right onto the A4540. We crossed the A38 before turning left onto Sherlock Street. We ran forwards onto Barfors Street and we entered Digbeth coach station where we got up and got off the coach. Once of the coach we found a local chip shop and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we waited for the coach back to Stoke. A short time later the coach appeared on stand and it was Selwyns BV23 ZXC on a #550 to Liverpool.

Selwyns BV23 ZXC in Birmingham

We got on the coach after putting the cases in the luggage compartemtn and we sat down. We set off our of the coach station and we ran along the B4100 onto the A47. We joined the Northbound A4540 before joining the Northbound A38. We re-joined the motorway and we continued up through Staffordshire. We ran North to junction 15 where we cam off onto the A500. At the junction of City Road we saw Copeland's Tours new coach MIB 783 about turn right onto City Road. We continued along the A500 to the Stoke Road junction and we turned right onto Stoke Road. We went under the railway line and up the hill through Shelton and forwards onto Snow Hill We ran under the railway line and up through Shelton. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. We crossed over Lichfield Street. We called for a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off down 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 turned right onto City Road and we ran down the hill to Smithpool Road. We turned left and left again 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 Newport 11-07-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
BV23 ZWA	Hanley BS	Birmingham Coach Station	551	Selwyns
BV17 GTF	Birmingham Coach Station	Newport BS	112	Edwards

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was later on we were travelling up to Newport. Matthew got up around 06:00. 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 continued onto Tontine Street Tontine street and onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We visited the toilet and afterwards. We had arranged with coach to London up near to the bus station. As we walked through the bus station we saw First Potteries 67174 on a #7A to Biddulph. A short time later the bus appeared and it was Selwyns BV23 ZWA on a #551 to London.

Selwyns BV23 ZWA in Hanley bus station

e got on the coach after putting the cases in the luggage compartemtn and we sat down. The bus waited for time before setting off out of the bus station. We went down John Street and onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road and down the hill through Shelton into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. At Sideway and we ran Southwards towards the motorway. We joined the M6 and we ran Southwards through Staffordshire into the West Midlands. We came off the M6 at junction 6 and we joined the Aston Expressway. We ran into Birmingham and forwards onto the A4400. We turned left onto Wrentham Street and we turned onto Rea Street and into Digbeth coach Station. We got off the coach and Matthew visisted the toilet. Once off the bus we set off onto Digbeth and we stopped at Subway and Matthew had a chicken Sub with a cup of Coke and a cookie. After a short wait we saw National Express West Midlands 4466 on a #97 to Birmingham. We continued along Digbeth and we cut through onto Digbeth coach Station. As it got closer we saw that it was required Edwards BV17 GTF on a #112 to Haverfordwest. We got on the coach after putting the cases in the luggage compartemtn and we sat down. We set off along Sackville Street and onto Bradford Street. We turned right onto the B4100 and left onto the A4540. We went down the fast section of the B4100. At the roundabout we turned left onto the ring road and then right at the next roundabout onto the A456. As we left town it started to rain a little. We ran through West Hagley and Hagley. We joined the Northbound M5. At junction 15 we came off the M50 and we turned right onto the A40 and we ran down the hill through Ross-on-Wye and up into Greytree. We continued up towards Pencraig. We ran around the estate and we crossed over the A449. We ran along the normal route through Cat's Ash and we rejoined the M4 and then we went North up the A4042 to Newport. We got up and got off the coach. Matthew took another picture of Edwards BV17 GTF as it continued Northwards towards Haverfordwest.

Edwards BV17 GTF in Newport bus station

We crossed the lane that joins A4042 and we saw Newport Bus 311 on the #73 to Chepstow.

Newport Bus 311 in Newport

We crossed over the footbridge and went under the A4042 onto George Street Bridge. We turned right onto Corporation Road and at the appartment. We came in and we settled down. Matthew had a chicken, bacon potatoes and carrots and a can of orange Fanta. We decided to go out and get a couple of walk in. We set off along Corporation Road and we ran forwards onto the A48. We turned right onto the Queensway Meadows and forwards onto Seven Stiles Ave. We got out of the taxi When we walked along Seven Stiles Ave and we went to Cineworld. Matthew had a and cup of Coke. He went to the toilet and afterwards he saw Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse. Movie at the cinema. When he had finished we set off back down Seven Stiles Ave We turned right onto Queensway Meadows and left to stay on the A48. At the roundabout we turned right onto Corporation Road at the appartment. We came in and we settled down. 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 London 19-05-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
OME2670	Archway Station (Stop W)	Camden (Stop D)	134	Metroline
LT26	Camden (Stop D)	London, Trafalgar Square	24	Abellio
LT750	Tottenham (Stop C)	Archway Station (Stop U)	390	Metroline
VW1392	Archway, (Stop A)	Golders Green (Stop GK)	210	Metroline
BV19 XSE	Golders Green (Stop GE)	Birmingham Coach Station	551	Selwyns
BV19 XSE	Birmingham Coach Station	Hanley BS	551	Selwyns

Today Matthew was in London and he was going out on the bus later on. Later on he was returning to the residential unit. Matthew got up around 06:50 and we got dressed and ready to go down for breakfast. We had full English breakfast and orange juice. After breakfast we returned to the hotel bag. After getting ready we set off onto foot down Navigator Square and we headed onto the A4000. Before we crossed over to catch the bus. We crossed over the road and we waited for a bus towards town. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching as it got closer we saw it was required Metroline OME2670 on a #134 to Warren Street. We got on a purchased London transport zones bus only tickets for £5.20 each before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off the A400 and we headed South to Tufnell Park. We ran forwards onto Fortress Road and we comtinued into Kentish Town. We ran past a former Barclays bank. We continued Southwards into Camden where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Metroline OME2670 as we continued towards Warren Street.

Metroline OME2670 in Camden

Once off the bus we had a look around to see what else we could catch. We saw Go Ahead London SEE97 on a #214 to Moorgate.

Go Ahead London SEE97 in Camden

We decided to head into the centre of London so we waited for a #24 service. A short time later we saw Abellio LT26 on a #24 to Pimlico. We got on the bus and we flashed the London zones bus only tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off down Camden Street and we turned right onto Camden Road. We turned left onto Bayham Street and we continued Southwards. We turned left onto Crowndale Road and right onto Hampstead Road. We ran close to Euston railway station and we crossed over the A501. We continued Southwards down the A400 and crossed over Oxford Street before continuing Southwards along the A40. We ran close to Leicester Square and we continued to Trafalgar Square where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew a picture of Abellio LT26 before it continued to Pimlico.

Abellio LT26 in London

Across the road we saw Arriva London HV227 on a #29 to Euston.

Arriva London HV227 in London

We set off on foot towards the London Transport Museum. We set off along The Strand and we turned left onto Burleigh Street. We went into the museum and Matthew used the toilet. We walked around the museum looking at the old buses, trains and trams. The exhibits included an old Wright Gemini Volvo VWL5, When we had finished in the museum we went next door to the Jubilee Market. We continued up James Street and we visited the White Lion pub where Matthew had a glass of Coke. After we had finished our drinks we set off out onto James Street and we crossed over Long Acre and we cut through Neal Street onto Earlham Street. We crossed the Seven Dial roundabout and we continued along Earlham Street onto Shaftsbury Avenue. We turned right onto Charing Cross Road and we walked up to Oxford Street and we crossed the road and went up Tottenham court road. We waited for a bus towards Archway. Whilst we waited we saw Abellio LT606 on a #24 to Hampstead Heath.

Abellio LT606 in Tottenham

A few minutes later we saw another bus approaching. It was Metroline LT750 on a #390 to Archway.

Metroline LT750 in Tottenham

We got on the bus and we flashed the London zones bus only tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off down the A400 and we headed Northwards. We turned right onto the A501 and we ran past Euston, St Pancras and Kings Cross railway stations. We turned left onto York Way and we turned left onto Camden Park Road. We continued onto Torriano Avenue before turning right onto the A5200. We turned left onto Brecnock Road and we headed through Tufnell Park. We veered right onto Junction Road and e ran the last 1/3 of a mile up to Archway, where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed back to the hotel to pick up the suitcase. We set off along Highgate Hill to the bus stop to wait for a bus towards Golders Green. A short time later we saw Metroline VW1392 on a #210 service to Brent Cross. We got on the bus and we flashed the London zones bus only tickets to the driver for the final time today before we sat downtairs. We set off along Highgate Hill on onto Highgate High Street. We crossed the roundabouts and we turned left onto Hampstead Lane. We ran past the North end of Hampstead Heath and we ran forwards onto Spaniards Road. We turned sharp right onto the A502 and we ran into Golders Green where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Metroline VW1392 as he continued towards Brent Cross.

Metroline VW1392 in Golders Green

We decided to go for a drink whilst we waited for time before the coach was due. We walked over to Costa Coff and Matthew had a bottle of Coke and a slice of cake. Afterwards we went to KFC for some food. Matthew had some chicken Popcorn and fries washd down with a tanfo orange. Afterwards Matthew used the toilet before heading back to the bus station. We saw Metroline DE1607 on a #226 to Ealing Broadway.

Metroline DE1607 in Golders Green

We walked over to the coach stops and we waited for our coach. A short time later we saw Selwyns BV19 XSE on a #551 to Liverpool.

Selwyns BV19 XSE in Golders Green

We got on the coach after putting the cases in the luggage compartemtn and we sat down. We set off along the A502 and we turned left onto the Westbound A406. We joined the M1 at the start and we headed Northwards. We crossed over the M25 and we headed to junction 14. We came off the M1 onto the A509 and stopped at the Milton Keynes coach park. After a brief stop at Milton Keynes we got bcak onto the A509 and re-joined the Northbound M1. We continued Northwards up to the start of the M6. We joined the Northbound M6 and we ran through the West Midlands. We cm ame off the M6 onto the A4400 and we ran into Coventry. We stopped at the Poll Meadows bus station briefly before heading out of town along the A44 and re-joining the M6 We came off the M6 at junction 6 and we ran down the A38 into the centre of Birmingham. We pulled into the coach station at Digbeth. We had a 10 minute stop and Matthew got off the coach and used the toilet. At departure time we set off our of the coach station and we ran along the B4100 onto the A47. We joined the Northbound A4540 before joining the Northbound A38. We re-joined the motorway and we continued up through Staffordshire. We ran North to junction 15 where we cam off onto the A500. and we turned left onto the A34. We ran through Trent Vale and we turned right onto London Road and we ran through Oak Hill past the former Oak Hill pub. We continued through the the West End before running into Stoke Town centre and Campbell Place. We turned left onto Church Street. We ran towards Hartshill and we turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road. We ran under the railway line and up through Shelton. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. We crossed over Lichfield Street. We called for a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off down 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 right onto City Road and we ran down the hill to Smithpool Road. We turned left and left again 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.