Trip to Kettering / Newcastle 09-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
NX13 XDJ	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Shelton Care Group
NX13 XDJ	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today we returning to Stoke-on-Trent back to the residential unit. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medicatin. Matthew got up just before 09:00 and had crumpets and orange juie for breakfat. He also had a couple of mini doughnuts left over from last night. We packed up ur things and we set ff just before 10:00.We set off onto Coast Road and we continued onto Station Road. We joined the Nrthbond A47 and we headed up towards Great Yarmouth. We followd the A47 and we headed Westwards towards Norwich. We ran to the South of Norwich and we joined the A11. We ran towards Thetford and we saw Norfolk Coachways B22 NCW. We continue ont the A14. as we travelled Westward we saw an unidentified Safeguard Coaches coach. We had promised Matthew a McDonalds so e came off the A14 at juntion 9. We headed Northwards up towards kettering and we stopped at Tesco for fuel. We then went to the retail park next door and stopped at McDonalds. On the way in we saw grey minibus AE25 VZV parked up.

AE25 VZV in Kettering

Matthew went to the toilet and as the App didn't work we ordered from the drive through. Matthew had a plain cheeseburger, chicken nuggets and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. We got back onto the Southbound A509 and we joined the Westbound A14 aagain. At the end of the A14 we joined the Notrhbound M1. We saw Mott's Travel GB16 MTT. We came off the M1 and junction and we headed Westwards along the A50. As we travelled along the A50 we saw an Skills of Nottingham BV74 LLN.

Skills of Nottingham BV74 LLN in Fenton

We continued Westwards along the A50 and we saw De-Luxe LGZ 222. We came off the A50 and we turned right onto Blurton Road. at the traffic lights we turned left Grove Road. We ran ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we stopped at uncle Dave's. Matthew went in as he was desperate for the toilet. He also updated uncle Dave's calendar with the details of today's trip. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. We said goodbye to uncle Dave and we set off back to Blurton. We set off onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 15:45. We saw First Potteries 63357 on a #22 to Newcastle. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some of the Blog. Later on we dropped Matthew back off at Fenton. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue and we turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link OW73 RYR. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had chicken & rice and washed it down with a glass of lemonade. Matthew chilled in hos room for a while before we went out. Later on we went downstairs and we saw it was Shelton Care Group NX13 XDJ. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street. and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke and on the one way system. We followed the road onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Street. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we followed the road around back onto Church Street. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and edge the edge of Newcastle we ran onto George Street. We went forwards onto the ring road and we crossed the roundabout onto Ironmarket. We parked up and and we went to the pub. For dessert he had chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. When we had finished we set off along Ironmarket to the High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we walked past the bus station. We walked onto the ring road and past the new council building and into the park. After we had finished in the park we returned to the minibus. We returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group NX13 XDJ. We got on the bus and we set off onto the roundabout and we turned right onto barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran down to Trent Vale. We turned left onto Harpfields Road and we went forwards onto Keelings Drive. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through Boothen into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line into Fenton. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Corton 06-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67141	Hanley BS	Fenton, Adj Travers Court	11X	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going away for the weekend to East Anglia, but first he was going on the bus and going out for dinner. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had crumpets and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew watched buses out the window until it was time to go out. We set off downstairs and we walked onto Temple Street. We waled around the corner onto Chrsitchurch street and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. After crossing over the A500 we ran into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We turned right onto Shelton Old Road and we saw Travel Express YJ69 EHG parked up th the depot. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road. We ran under the railway line and up through Shelton. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We saw First Potteries 63347 on a #11B to Bentilee. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 67141 on a #11X to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67141 in Hanley 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. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries new arrival 36xxx unidentified double decker parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Bambury Street and we ran to the end we turned left onto Galsworthy Road and left onto Heathcote Street. We turned right onto Longley Road and left onto Ashwood. We turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran under the railway line. We turned left onto Markets Street and we followed the one-way 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 the bus. We walked down City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and stopped at the chip shop. Matthew picked up sausage chips and gravy and a can of Coke. We walked to the park and Matthew had his sausage chips and gravy washed down with the Coke. when we had finished we headed back to the residential unit. We set off along Smithpool Road and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew chilled out in his room and waited for us to pick him up. Just after 13:00 we arrived and 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 Whieldon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. We set off up Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we Joined the Eastboud A50 and into Meir past the site of a new Lidl. Travelling Eastwards we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 904. The sat nav took us off the A50 at Uttoxeter and we joined the A522 and ran into town. We saw Dovelin Cars BG12 HUY. We turned left onto the B5030 and we re-joined the Eastbound A50. We ran to the end and we joined the Southbound M1. Traveling down the M1 we saw Skills of Nottingham BV73 ZTR on a #450 to . We ran to junction 19 and we joined the Eastbound A14. We stopped at to use the toilet. We got back on the road and we saw Dews RIG 6495. We came off the A14 and we joined the A11. The sat nav took us off the road and back on to avoid traffic and we stopped at a service station. Matthew went to the toilet and we picked up a sausage roll and a Twirl to keep him going until we reached the caravan. He also had a bottle of Coke. We got back in the car and we re-joined the A11. Matthew ate his sausage roll and the twirl and had his bottle of Coke. We ran towards Norwich and we joined the Eastbound A47. Travelling in there were roadworks as they were widening the A47. On the edge of Yarmouth we ran forwards onto the A149 and we turned right by the railway station. We ran around McDonalds and we stopped at the Asda click and collect to pick up shopping for the weekend. We re-joined the A149 and we turned left onto the A47. We bypassed Great Yarmouth and Gorleston and ran past the hospital. We turned left onto Station Road and we turned right onto Lowestoft Road. We turned right Coast Road and we stopped at the caravan. Mum picked up the keys and we headed to our spot. We unpacked the car and we chilled out in theb caravan. We Wrote the Blog and we did the e-mail. For a late tea we had luncheon meat sandwiches and a couple of small fairy cake washed down with a glass of Cherry Coke. Matthew settled down and went to bed around 00:00... Mark.

Trip to Derby / Ripley 28-09-2024

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

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

Trent Barton 737 in Derby bus station

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

Trent Barton 492 in Derby bus station

Afterwards we saw Arriva Midlands 2339 running out of service.

Arriva Midlands 2339 in Derby bus station

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

Trent Barton 328 in Derby bus station

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

Trent Barton 328 in Belper

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

Stagecoach Yorkshire 36990 in Belper

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

Notts & Derby 826 in Belper

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

Trent Barton 843 in Belper

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

Trent Barton 843 in Ripley

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

Derbyshire Community Transport 901 in Ripley

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

Trent Barton 173 in Ripley

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

Trent Barton 173 in Langley Mill

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

Trent Barton 497 in Langley Mill

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

Trent Barton 497 in Heanor

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

Trent Barton 322 in Heanor

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

Trent Barton 322 in Oakwood

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

Trent Barton 326 in Oakwood

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

Trent Barton 254 in Derby

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

Arriva Midlands 3559 in Derby bus station

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

Skills of Nottingham BV73 ZTM in Derby bus station

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

Arriva Midlands 3740 in Derby

We set off along Morledge and we turned left onto the ring road and we ran anti-clockwise around town. We turned left onto the A516 and we ran out of town. We ran forwards onto the B5020. We crossed over the A38 and we ran into Mickleover. We stopped in the car park near to the chippy and I went to get food. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Cherry Coke. When I had finished eating we re-joined the B5020 and we headed onto the Westbound A516. We ran to the North of Burnaston and Etwall and we joined the Eastbound A50. On the A50 we saw an unidentified Roberts coach and an unidentified Silverdale coach. We continued past Blythe Bridge bypass and through Meir. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and left onto Grove Road. We continued onto Whieldon Road and we dropped off uncle Dave. Matthew went in as he was desperate for the toilet. He also updated uncle Dave's calendar with the details of today's trip. We said goodbye to uncle Dave and we set off back to Blurton. We set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now an Indian Restaurant. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we saw green minibus R482 NDM parked up. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street. We turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. We watched TV and Matthew got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Shelton / Newcastle 26-06-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Blurton, adj Landybank Grove	Stoke, Lytton Street	23	First Potteries
2985	Shelton, Brick Kiln Lane	Newcastle BS	64	Arriva Midlands
67174	Newcastle BS	Blurton, adj Landybank Grove	22	First Potteries
47519	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
63113	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was at Blurton. He was going out on the bus and later on he was going to back to the residential unit. Matthew got up around 09:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast, Just after 11:30 we set off on foot to the bus stop all the way over on Beaconsfield Drive. We had arranged to meet uncle Dave at the bottom of City road and afterwards walk to Bailey's. We waited at the stop for the bus to returned from Newstead As short time later the bus came around the corner. As exoected we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Blurton

We got on the bus booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. At the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and up the hill into Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we went through the traffice lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. We went under the railway line and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of First Potteries 67151 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Stoke

We met up with uncle Dave the bridge we walked along City Road and got onto the the Trent and Mersey canal. We headed Northwards around the back of the railway station and through Cliff Vale. We decided to come off the canal at the other end of Stoke to have a look at the minibuses parker up in the yard at Travel Express. Whilst we were there we just happen to see skills double decker SN08 BXZ that had taken a wrong turning and turned around before joining the Northbound A500.

Skills of Nottingham SN08 BXZ in Shelton

We got back onto the canal and we came off the canal at Cockshute where we veered left onto the path that runs along side the railway line. We came out by the Railway Enterprise Centre and we crossed over the A500 slip road onto Garner Street. We continued up to Emerys Builders Merchants and we cut into the yard to Bailey's Food Truck. Matthew had a cumberland sausage ring, bacon and egg on a bap washed down with a can of Coke. When we finished eating our food we said godbye to the Bazzers and we walked along Garner Street. We walked up the ramp onto Shelton New Road and we crossed over to catch a bus towards Newcastle. We had just missed a #101 so we had almost 30 minutes to wait. Whilst I was looking to see what the next #101 to Stafford was going to be, I noticed that the #64 was in the bus station at Hanley. I looked at the map at the next stop from where the #64 departed and it was due now! I knew there would be enough time to walk to the stop from which we could catch the bus. so I gave Matthew a choice of waiting for the #101 or walking to the next stop to get on the #64. Matthew chose the latter. We walked along Shelton New Road to the next stop after the slip road off the A500, which was the route which the #64 take. We got to the stop with about 30 seconds to spare. We saw the bus approaching and it was Arriva Midlands 2985 on a #64 as expected.

Arriva Midlands 2985 in Shelton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Shelton New Road and we ran up the hill into Hartshill. At the roundabout we ran forwards onto George Street and into Newcastle. We continued along the A52 past the baths and we turned left onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went across the roas to the toilets. We then went to wilko to buy a drink but all they had was water and Red Bull. We decided to go to the new convenience store on the corner that used to be a bookmakers. Wwe brought a bottle of Diet Coke. Afterwards we went to the bottom of Stubbs Street and we sat on the bench to wait for the next #22. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 112 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 67174 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67174 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67174 before it continued towards Longton.

First Potteries 67174 in Blurton

We walked around the corner and we saw Stanton's of Stoke WIL 2928 heading through Blurton. We did some of the Blog and Matthew had can of Cherry Coke. We went back to the residential unit in the car. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue and we turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link DK05 ERV. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. we saw white minibus N8 YFE going towards Stoke. For tea Matthew had burger and chips followed by a Vienetta. Later on Matthew went out to catch a bus to Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and walked through onto City Road. As we had missed the Hanley bus we crossed over the road and we walked up to the stop by Philpots to wait for a #11 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 47519 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road 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 Bethesda Road and we turned right onto John Street. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We visited B&M and we brought some shopping. When we had finished we set off onto Old Hall Street and we turned left onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63113 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 67174 parked in the garage. 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. We walked down City Road. We turned left onto onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Bradwell 06-05-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
67154	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Adrian Street	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. It was a bank holiday and Matthew was also going out on the bus and going out for tea. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. Whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off on foot to the day centre. We went downstairs and we walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning we went on the bus to Hanley. We set off on foot onto City Road and we crossed over. We walked around the corner onto Victoria Road and we waited at the bus stop for a bus to Hanley. We saw First Potteries 67157 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67154 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. Instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we saw First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Newcastle. We turned right onto John Street and into the bus station. We saw First Potteries 67156 on a #3 to Crewe. Once off the bus we set off down John Street and we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We went into the museum and Matthew visited the natural history section to look at the stuffed animals. He also went to the space exhibition and had his photo taken in a spacesuit. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we left the museum and we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #7A to Biddulph. We walked up Albion Street past the town hall and onto Old Hall Street. We turned left onto Parliament Row and we visited the Pound Bakery. Matthew had a sausage and bean pasty washed down with a bottle of Coke. When we had finished in the Bakery we went to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We went to the top floor and Matthew visited the toilet. Once he had finished there we left the shopping centre and we walked out off the shopping centre onto Tontine Square and onto Stafford Street. We stopped on Stafford Street to eat the pasty and to watch buses. We saw First Potteries 67151 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 67151 in Hanley

Also seen was First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63101 in Hanley

When we had finished we walked down Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw Skills of Nottingham National Express liveried coach BD65 JFJ on a #323 to Liverpool.

Skills of Nottingham BD65 JFJ in Hanley bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 63178 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 63178 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67154 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went up to his room to chill out and wait for us to come and take him out for tea. Whilst he waited we saw A2B Airports GK17 LRU. We came to pick Matthew up and after getting ready we went downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We saw Afford rent-a-car YR68 EBK. and we headed down the road into Stoke. We ran under the railway line and we crossed the A500. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we ran around Stoke town centre on the one-way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and we turned right onto Flemming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We ran forwards onto Hartshill Road and we went up the hill through Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill onto the one-way system. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through May Bank. We continued into Wolstanton and at the top of Porthill Bank. We ran forwards into Bradwell and we stopped at the pub. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. For tea Matthew had burger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Whilst we ate we saw Roseville BK13 YUF. When it was time to go we returned to the car for the trip back to Fenton. We set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. As we ran through Wolstanton. We ran along the A527 through May Bank. We continued along the A527 and into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road. We ran past the bus station. and onto the A34. We turned left at the Avenue and we ran up to Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a large can of Irn Bru. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. 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.

Trip to Leicester / Beaumont Centre 05-11-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
4759	Leicester St Margarets BS	Birstall, opp Beechfield Avenue	127	Arriva Leicester
904	Birstall, before Beechfield Avenue	Leicester St Margarets BS	2	Kinch Bus
4764	Leicester St Margarets BS	Birstall, Red Hill Circle (N Bound)	127	Arriva Leicester
254	Birstall, opp East Road	Leicester, Charles Street (Stand CC)	22A	Centrebus
35152	Leicester Haymarket BS	Beaumont Centre (Stand A)	14A	First Leicester
35155	Beaumont Centre (Stand A)	Leicester Haymarket BS	14A	First Leicester

Today we decided to visit Leicester for the first time. Matthew had been interested in going into Leicester before, when have previously caught buses out of Hinckley, but with time limited as to how far you can travel, we have not been before. We did research of checking to see if there was a multi-operator ticket, for which thankfully there was one. And we download bus maps for the Flexi Ticket area as well as Arriva, First and Centrebus bus maps. We also did some research on where we could park and where we could eat. Matthew got up around 10:30 and had toast and blackcurrant juice for breakfast. We set off just after 12:00 and we drove down to the A5035. We turned left and we ran through Dresden and into Longton, before crossing and joining the Eastbound A50. We ran past the Copeland's Tours depot at Meir where we could see the two orange coaches MIB 116 & MIB 118. We carried on Eastward past Uttoxeter and as we got to the A518 roundabout we saw Robin Hood coach MKZ 1877 join the A50 ahaed of us. We also saw Midland classic single decker 84 follow us on a #401 to Burton-on-Trent. As we ran out Eastwards to the M1 we saw Wilfreda Beehive YJ11 ANX, Silverdale YT16 JMU & Clarkes MV12 ???. We got onto the big roundabout to join the Southbound M1 and we saw Clarkes YN16 NZD. We joined the M1 and as travelled South we passed an unidentified Mercedes party minibus going the other way. We ran South to Junction 22 and we went South Eastwards down the A50 into the centre of Leicester. When we got to Fog island we turned left onto Blackbird Road and right onto Ravensbridge Drive. We turned right onto the A6 and we ran into the centre of town. We crossed the ring road and we pulled into the Matalan car park. After stopping to talk to to the car parking attendant about the T&C's of parking in the car park (a Sikh gentleman with the most amazing moustache that I have ever seen in person) we decided to park elsewhere. As it was a one way street and we had missed the bus station turning, we re-joined the ring road by going along Mansfield Street and Abbey Street. We came back into Church Gate and we turned left onto Gravel Street. There were some short stay car parking spaces on the street so we parked up and then Headed into the bus station. On the way in we saw Harry Shaw VDL coach YJ13 HTG.

Harry Shaw YJ13 HTG in Leicester bus station

We walked into the Leicester St Margarets bus station and Matthew went to the toilet. We didn't find the disabled toilets on this visit, so Matthew used the gents which were a little grim to say the least. The bus station, which is considered to be the main one of the two in town seemed to be in need of a little TLC. We went to the the bus station cafe where we had planned to have dinner and Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of coke. From the cafe we could see a few of the stands and we saw buses coming and going on the #2 and #127 services. Both seemed to be quite frequent and a quick check of the Flexi Ticket area map revealed both service went up to towards Birstall. When we had finished eating we said goodbye to mum and we walked across to required Arriva Midlands double decker 4759 which was about to work a #127 to Loughborough.

Arriva Midlands 4759 in Leicester bus station

We got on the bus and we booked Flexi Day Tickets at £5.20 each before going upstairs. The rear of the top deck was empty so Matthew decided to take a picture inside Arriva Midlands 4759.

Inside Arriva Midlands 4759

Whilst we waited for the bus to depart we saw Skills of Nottingham National Express liveried coach BX16 CHJ come into the bus station to go on layover. When it was time to depart the bus reversed off the stand and we ran out onto Gravel Street. At the end we turned left onto Abbey Street and right onto the ring road. We came off the ring road at the next roundabout and we turned left onto the A607. There was a very large roundabout Belgrave Circus and we went across onto the 'Golden Mile'. From this point on there were lights and garlands hanging from building and post still in place from the recent Diwali festival that took place up to and around 30th October. There was a large big wheel set up adjacent to the road on the Eastern side. We travelled for around 1/4 a mile and we turned left onto Loughborough Road where we saw white Van Hool coach PLZ 6542 and white minibus R361 AKL. We travelled North for a further 3/4 of a mile and we crossed the A563 outer ring road and went forwards onto the A6. We passed within a 1/4 mile of the Southern terminus of the Great Central Railway. After we crossed the ring road we paused at the first stop for a short while to wait for time and then we continued up the road. We had seen on the map that there was a #22 service in the area so we thought if we got off the road a bit further up we would have a choice of services back. We travelled a further 1/4 of a mile or so and then we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva Midlands 4759 as it carried on towards Loughborough.

Arriva Midlands 4759 in Birstall

We crossed the road to the stop opposite and we looked at the timetable on the post. There were only 2 different service from this stop. The #127 and the #2 operated by Kinch Bus. As we were to find out later that the #22 travel into the centre of Birstall and the road we were on was more of a bypass build some time ago judging by the mid 20th century semi-detached houses on either side of the road. There were at least 6 buses an hour down this road, so we knew we wouldn't have to wait too long. A few minutes later we saw a Kinch Bus approaching. As it got closer we hailed it down and we saw that it was required Kinch Bus Mercedes single decker 904.

Kinch Bus 904 in Birstall

We got on the bus and we flashed the Flexi day Ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the road and at the roundabout we went straight across onto Loughborough Road. We ran down to the Golden Mile and we joined the Southbound A607. As we crossed over Belgrave Circus we noticed a few double decker coaches on an adjacent street. We went straight across onto Belgrave gate and as we approached the junction of Abbey Street caught our first glimpse of the other bus station... The modern Haymarket bus station adjacent to the shopping centre of the same name. We turned onto Abbey Street and we run to near the end where we turned into the St Margaret bus station. We got up and got off the bus and unusually Matthew didn't wait for the bus to empty to get a picture inside. When we got off the bus this time Matthew took us outside to the adjacent Gravel Street where we found the disabled toilets on the outside of the bus station next to the coach stands. Matthew used the toilet and when he came out he we saw Easy Yorkshire Motor Services' National Express liveried coach 74 which was on a #327 to Scarborough.

EYMS 74 in Leicester bus station

We walked back inside the bus station and we had decided on doing another #127 service out of town so that we could catch a #22 back in. On stand waiting was required Arriva Midlands 4764.

Arriva Midlands 4764 in Leicester bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Flexi day Ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus was already partially filled and Matthew didn't take a picture inside. We set off out of the bus station and we joined the Eastbound ring road. Like before we went as far as the A607 where we went East. We ran over Belgrave Circus and we saw Arriva Midlands 2406 & 2527 both on #6 Syston services. We veered left onto Loughborough Road and we passed an old favourite Arriva Midlands 4777 on a #127 to Leicester. We had quite a few mile on that bus back when it was part of the Wardles Transport fleet and branded for the X50 service. Our first run on the bus was back in April 2012 from Uttoxeter to Fenton. We crossed the A563 and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva Midlands 4764 before if carried on towards Loughborough.

Arriva Midlands 4764 in Birstall

This time we had checked the map and we saw the the #22 service deviated from the #127 by going up Birstall Road and into the old village instead of going up Loughborough Road. We crossed the road and as we were walking around the corner into Birstall Road we saw Paul S Winson coach XX15 PSW going around the roundabout.

Paul S Winson XX15 PSW in Birstall

We walked up Birstall Road to the stop and we discovered that the #22's were operated by Centrebus. We though that the #22's were operated by First as we had seen First Leicester Streetlites with #22 branding on them. We saw there was a bus due shortly so to make thing happen quicker we gave Matthew a double Milky way, which we shared with me and uncle Dave. As soon as we started eating we saw a Centrebus Solo come around the corner. As it got closer we saw that it was required Centrebus 254.

Centrebus 254 in Birstall

We got on the bus and we flashed the Flexi day Ticket to the driver before we went to the back of the bus and sat down. We managed to stop Matthew from honking the horn at this point. The bus sat and waited time for a short while and then we continued over the A563 onto Loughborough Road. As we ran towards the A607 we saw Arriva Midlands 4777 again on a #127 to Loughborough. We joined the A607 and we ran into town over Belgrave Circus onto Belgrave Gate. We veered to the left onto Charles Street and past the Haymarket bus station. We went a bit further down the road than I had hoped we would, but we got up and got off the bus. Unfortunately this time I was able to stop Matthew honking the horn. :( We walked back up Charles Street and on to the way to the bus station we saw Centrebus 250 on a #54A to Goodwood and Arriva Midlands 4425 on a #47 to South Wigston. We crossed over the road and we saw First Leicester Streetlite 63345 on a #38 service to Nether Hall.

First Leicester 63345 in Leicester

We walked towards the bus station and on one of the near end stands we saw Arriva Midlands 4525 on a #5 service to Melton Mowbray.

Arriva Midlands 4525 in Leicester bus station

We walked through the bus station and out the other side. Buses of interest seen were First Leicester 55106 on a #20 to Braunstone, tram liveried First Leicester 66965 on a #18 to Braunstone and former Potteries bus First Leicester 66311 on a #12 to park Rise. We walked back into the bus station and we saw required First Leicester Streetdeck 35152 on a #14A to the Beaumont Centre.

First Leicester 35152 in Leicester bus station

We asked Matthew if he wanted to do this double decker and he said yes. As we queued to get on the double decker we saw required Arriva Midlands 4007 on an adjacent stand abut to work a #31A service to Coombe Rise.

Arriva Midlands 4007 in Leicester bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Flexi day Ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. The top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Leicester 35152 before we sat down.

Inside First Leicester 35152

Whilst we waited for departure time we saw Stagecoach Midlands 27686 on a X7 to Market Harborough.

Stagecoach Midlands 27686 in Leicester bus station

We also saw a Viking coaches white Bova. We set off out of the bus station onto Belgrave Gate and onto Abbey Street. We turned left onto the A594 and we went past the St Margarets bus station where we saw Arriva Midlands 4752 running out of service. We turned right onto the A50 and we crossed over the Grand Union Canal and the river Soar. Near to Aldi we turned right onto Fosse Road North and forwards onto Henley Road. We turned right onto Petworth Driva and forwards onto Aikman Avenue. After a mile run through a housing estate we turned right onto the A563 outer ring road. After we crossed the A50 we entered Glenfield Hospital, before continuing North up the A563. We turned left onto Anstey lane and right onto Binnion Road. We ran past the Beaumont Centre before doing a u-turn at the next roundabout and pulling up outside the main pedestrian entrance on the shopping centre and bus stops. We got of the bus and we also saw First Leicester 63355 which was on a #25 to Leicester.

First Leicester 63355 in Beaumont Centre

On the adjacent Rutherford Road we saw we saw First Leicester 63347 on a #74 to Anstey.

First Leicester 63347 in Beaumont Centre

There was a McDonalds nearby so we went over to use the toilet. Whilst uncle Dave accompanied Matthew to the facilities, I queued up to get some fries and a plain cheeseburger. We headed back to the bus stop and we saw First Leicester 66975 on a #74 to Anstey.

First Leicester 66975 in Beaumont Centre

We sat at the bus stop an Matthew ate his cheeseburger and fries, which he washed down with a can of Vimto. A few minutes later we saw the double decker run up to the roundabout to do the u-turn before returning to the stop. It was required First Leicester Streetdeck 35155.

First Leicester 35155 in Beaumont Centre

We got on the bus and we flashed the Flexi day Ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. The top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Leicester 35155 before we sat down.

Inside First Leicester 35155

The bus filled up and we went South down to the A563 and into Glenfield Hospital. We crossed over the A50 and we continued South for 1/4 a mile before turning right into Aikman Avenue. We ran into town along Fosse road North, joining the A50 and running through Frog Island onto the A594. We turned right into Abbey street and we saw Silverdale MX10 DFL & South Gloucestershire (National Express) BX65 WCA on a #339 service to Grimsby. We ran into Charles Street before we entered the bus station for the final time. We got up and got off the bus and then we met up with mum. We went to the toilets which were better than the facilities as st Margaret's by a long way. When then headed to the car which mum had moved to the Haymarket car park. On the way we stopped outside the bus station to take a few pictures. We saw First Leicester 35184 on a #54 service to the Beaumont Centre.

First Leicester 35184 in Leicester bus station

We walked into the shopping centre and to the back where we got in the lift. The car was parked close to the lift and we got in where Matthew had a Greggs sausage roll washed down with a small bottle of Irn Bru. We left the car park and down onto Belgrave Gate. We turned left onto Abbey Street and we ran down to the A594 ring Road. We turned right onto the A50 and we ran out of town along Frog Island. Somehow we managed to miss the turning and we ran South to the A47 before going West to the outer ring road and North along the A563 up the A50. We ran the 5 or 6 miles to M1 and as we ran Westwards through the darkness we passed an unidentified Stagecoach Megabus on a M20 service. We went North up to the A50 and we ran West for around 35 miles. When we got to Longton we came off the A50 so that we could see what was parked up at Z Carz this evening. In the front row was recent arrival Z Carz Citroen minibus LV59 DZC.

Z Carz LV59 DZC in Longton

Also in the front row was Z Carz Ford minibus LG09 JVX.

Z Carz LG09 JVX in Longton

The nearest vehicle in the front row was another recent arrival to the fleet, Z Carz Citroen minibus LV10 OTM.

Z Carz LV10 OTM in Longton

In the second row we saw Z Carz Renault minibus MV53 KKO.

Z Carz MV53 KKO in Longton

We turned into Willow Row to see what was parked in the compound this evening. We saw Z Carz Ford minibus YS09 LWV.

Z Carz YS09 LWV in Longton

We also saw Z Carz minibus YJ53 WPD. We re-joined the A50 and we crossed over onto Baths Road and into Tesco where we filled up with Petrol. Whilst there we saw Intercity minibus SF58 EWL. We ran along the A50 and we came off it again at Heron Cross. We ran through Blurton along Blurton Road and we turned right into Church Road. We turned right into Beaconsfield Drive getting home around 19:45. For a late tea Matthew had bangers and mash with carrots followed by a jam filled shortbread biscuit. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 00:00... Mark