Trip to Blackpool 12-07-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
MIB 270	Fenton	Blackpool, Seasiders	Charter	Copeland's Tours
MIB 270	Blackpool, Seasiders	Fenton	Charter	Copeland's Tours

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Blackpool 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 cut through onto onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street and waited for the coach to arrive. A short time later the coach appeared. It was required Copeland's Tours MIB 270.

Copeland's Tours MIB 270 in Fenton

We got on the coach and we sat down in our seats. We set off onto Manor Street and we crossed over 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. We ran through Cheshire and into Lancashire and to the East of Preston. We joined the Westbound M55 and we ran to the end. We ran forwards onto Yeadon Way and we ran up to the coach park near to Bloomfield Road where we got up and got off the coach. Once we had parked up we headed along Seasiders Way and we walked into Lonsdale Road we waied for a taxi to Cheadle in Autocabs taxi. We set off onto B5262 and we turned left onto the A5073 and right onto St Anne's Road. We took the next right turning and parked up. We went in the leisure centre. Matthew played football and generally chilled out. When it was time to go we got back aboard. When we had finished we got in the car and we set off onto St Anne's Road. We turned left onto the A5073 and right onto the B5262 and we turned right onto Promenade. A few minutes later we saw Blackpool Transport 563 on a #11 to Lytham.

Blackpool Transport 563 in Blackpool

A short while later we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 15473 on a #68 to Preston.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15473 in Blackpool

We sat on the wall and we shared a portion of chips to keep us going till we got back to the chalet. We went across the road to the Central Pier. Matthew went on a few rides. He went on the Ferris wheel. Once we had finished eating we went up Promenade and we saw Alfa A130.

Alfa A130 in Blackpool

Another vehicle seen was silver minibus MF06 LLN.

MF06 LLN in Blackpool

We crossed back over the road and Matthew spotted the ice cream seller in the arcade so he had a vanilla ice cream. We set off back towards the stop and we went under the archway. Whilst we waited for out bus we saw Blackpool Transport 236 on a #2 to Blackpool Zoo.

Blackpool Transport 236 in Blackpool

Also seen was Blackpool Transport 577 on a #11 to Lytham.

Blackpool Transport 577 in Blackpool

He collected some shells and wrote in the sand as well as doing some paddling in the sea. When we had finished we headed back up to The Promenade and we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 15579 on a #68 to Preston.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15579 in Blackpool

Also seen was Blackpool Transport 222 on a #2 to Blackpool Zoo.

Blackpool Transport 222 in Blackpool

As we walked along the Prom we saw Blackpool Transport 433 on a #11 to Lytham.

Blackpool Transport 433 in Blackpool

We returned to the cafe and Matthew had a a piece of cheesecake washed down with a can of Coke and we had finished eating we went next door to Tower Gifts and Matthew bought some boots and Matthew took a few bus pictures whilst we waited. We saw Olympia Travel YT19 KUE.

Olympia Travel YT19 KUE in Blackpool

We cut through onto Chapel Street and we walked down Foxhall Road. We went to The New Chippery and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards Matthew sat down with us and had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we headed back out onto Foxhall Road and we turned left onto Princess Street. We ran forwards onto Tyldesley Road. We ran through Rigby Road and we continued the B5262. We turned left onto the Lonsdale Road and we ran forwards onto Seasider's and Matthew went to the toilet. We walked along Seasiders Way and we stopped at the coach park. We saw Stotts SE18 YWX on layover.

Stotts SE18 YWX in Blackpool

Another vehicle seen was Veezu YP68 YWZ.

Veezu YP68 YWZ in Blackpool

As expected, transport for the journey home was Copeland's Tours MIB 270.

Copeland's Tours MIB 270 in Blackpool

We got on the coach and we sat down in our allocated seats. The coach set off along Seasiders Way and we ran forwards onto Yeadon Way. We joined the Eastbound M55 and we ran the 20 miles or so back to the motorway. We joined the Southbound M6 and Matthew ate a ham sandwich as we barrelled Southwards through Lancashire. We got onto the Westbound A59. We ran into town and we past the cafe. We went onto the Northbound A6 and we crossed over the Ribble and we ran South before joining the Eastbound M65. At the first roundabout we turned right and joined the Southbound M61. We ran down to the M60 we went forwards onto the M602. We came off the M60 at junction 7 and we turned left onto the Northbound A56 and we ran towards Sale. We travelled through West Timperley and Broadheath. at the Northern edge of Altrincham and after a couple of miles we ran forwards onto the A556. 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 Manor Street and we got up and got off the coach. We walked back into Manor Street and we turned left onto City Road and we turned right Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew 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 Manchester / Blackpool 10-06-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
BV17 GRU	Manchester, coach station	Blackpool Coach Station	173	Stotts

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Blackpool. Matthew got up around 06:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to Manchester he watched buses out of the window. He chilled out in his room in the morning and waited for us to taxi. As the coach was leaving from Manchester. We went downstairs and we got in the car we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hiull into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the the A500 and we joined the Northbound carriageway. At the next junction we came off onto Shelton New Road through the traffic lights and we turned right onto Cemetery Road. We turned right onto Stoke Road. We went passed the former chemists which is becoming a new dessert shop. and we ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station and had a bottle of Coke. After finishing eating we went waited for a train to Manchester. We got on the train and we set off Northwards towards Manchester. It was an express train so the first stop was Macclesfield. We continued Northwards and we stopped at Stockport. and we continued Northwards into Manchester Piccadilly. Once of the train we walked out of the railway station. We continued to the Fairfield Street at Chorlton Street to the coach station and Matthew used the toilet. A short time later we saw Go North East 7158 on a #172 to Newcastle. In the park Matthew ate his sandwiches and had his bottle of orange Fanta. As it got closer we saw that it was required Stotts BV17 GRU on a #173 to Blackpool. 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 A34 onto the A6. We joined the Northbound A580 before joining the Northbound M60 and a couple of junctions on we joined the Northbound M61. We continued onto the M6. We ran through Lancashire and to the East of Preston. We joined the Westbound M55 and we ran to the end. We ran forwards onto Yeadon Way. We ran along the road that follows the old trackbed of the line to Blackpool Central railway station and we stopped at the coach park near to the Coral amusement arcade. we got up and got off the coach. Matthew took another picture of Stotts BV17 GRU as it continued Northwards towards Leeds.

Stotts BV17 GRU in Blackpool

We set off towards town to get some dinner. We saw Blackpool Transport 571 on a #11B to Saltcotes. We walked along Vance Road and we saw JH Coaches JH72 JHC.

JH Coaches JH72 JHC in Blackpool

We got a lucky Seven taxi to the caravan. We set off onto the A5099 and we turned left onto New Bonny Street and we crossed over A584. We turned right onto Yeadon Way and carried on until we reached the M55. We turned left onto the A583 and right onto Mythop Road. At the bend in the road we turned left and enetered the caravan park. We stopped at the pub and Mattehw had glass a coke. Matthew went to the toilet. We park up at our caravan and we went in. For tea Matthew had burger fries & coke from Burger King. We chilled out and watched TV as we did the Blog and wrote e-mails. We went to bed around 00:00... Mark.

Trip to Stockport / Hazel Grove 03-02-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
11533	Stockport, (stop BB)	Hazel Grove P&R	192	Stagecoach Manchester
534	Hazel Grove, Golf Club	Stockport, (Stop AA)	199	High Peak
19340	Stockport BS	Chorlton BS	23	Stagecoach Manchester
19365	Cholton, Temporary stop	Stockport, (stop CC)	25	Stagecoach Manchester
535	Stockport, (stop BB)	Hazel Grove, Queens Road	199	High Peak
11535	Hazel Grove, Queens Road	Stockport, (stop CC)	192	Stagecoach Manchester

Today we decided to revist Stockport. Research consisted of looking up where we could eat and to check the weather. The weather forecast was for grey overcast weather with some rain. Matthew had his medication around 08:00 and got up just after 10:00. Mum arrived home from work and we researched where we could eat. We set of just after 12:00 to go and pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. 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 down Wheildon Road and we joined the Northbound A500. As we headeded Northwards we saw we saw an unidentified silver minibus, taxi minibus ML72 EWE and Reays ?? HXN. At junction 16 we joined the Northbound M6. Travelling up the M6 we saw an unidentified Ashcroft and a National Express liveried coach (#121). We came off the M6 and joined the Eastbound A556. We continued onto the M56 and we saw taxi minibus SF18 VVH. We continued Eastwards and we joined the Eastbound M60. We came off at Junction 1 ans we joined the Eastbound A5145. We turned right onto the A6 and we came off the road near to the bus station and we entered the Red Rock car park. It took 2 runs arund the car park to find a space and we parked up. We saw taxi minibus MD73 GVA. We walked out of the car park and we crossed over Sufferagette Square and e we turned right onto Prince's Street. We stopped at Grandad's Chip Shop restaurant for dinner. Matthew went to the toilet and mum ordered the food. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. when we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we headed outside to see what buses we might catch. We walked along Prince's Street into Mersey Square and we saw Nexus Move LK66 EHY on a #309 Cheadle circular.

Nexus Move LK66 EHY in Stockport bus station

We had a walk around the bus station and we walked back onto the A6 to wait for something towards Hazel Grove. We saw Stotts SK22 BVD on a #364 Hazel Grove circular.

Stotts SK22 BVD in Stockport bus station

We went around the bus station and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 19339 on a #23 to the Trafford Centre.

Stagecoach Manchester 19339 in Stockport bus station

We walked back onto the A6 and we waited for a bus Southwards. Matthew had indicated that he wanted to catch a #199 service. We saw High Peak 808 on a #199 to Buxton. WE didn't get to the bus stop quick enough, so we waited for something else. A short time later we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 11533 on a #192 to Hazel Grove P&R.

Stagecoach Manchester 11533 in Stockport

We got on the bus and we booked system one bus only day tickets at £5 each before we went upstairs and we sat down. The bus set off Southwards down the A6 past the town hall and near to the railway station. We continued South past a pre-Worboys finger post gin=ving the distance to Manchester as 7 miles and Hazel Grove 2 miles. We continued through Heavily and into Hazel Grove. We passed through the town and we turned right onto the B5092. We stopped at the terminus and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 11533 before it returned to Manchester Piccadilly.

Stagecoach Manchester 11533 in Hazel Grove

We went into the terminal building and Matthew used the toilet. A very weird lace where the door opens out into the building with a urinal in direct view of the door! When Matthew had finished we went outside to bus stop and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 11540 on a #912 to Manchester Piccadilly.

Stagecoach Manchester 11540 in Hazel Grove

I thiught we might be catching this but Matthew had other ideas! We walked along the B5092 and we turned right onto the A6. We walked under the railway line and we walked a few hundred yards, past a garage until we came to a bus stop. I checked the bus timetable and we had missed one by about 10 minutes. This seemed unlikely as we hadn't seen one whilst walking to the stop and there was also somebody else waitinmg for the bus. Just as I went to look where the bus was on the live map we saw a bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was High Peak 534 on a #199 service to Manchester Airport.

High Peak 534 in Hazel Grove

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One Bus Only Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off Northwards up the A6 and we went under the railway line andinto Hazel Grove town centre. We continued Northwards through Heavily and we ran into Stockport. We past the town hall and the new transport Interchange which is under construction and we stopped at a bus stop adjacent to the temporary bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw Stagecoach Manchester 11505 in front of us which was on a #192 to Manchester Piccadilly.

Stagecoach Manchester 11505 in Stockport

We walked down to the bus station and we decided to catch something in a different direction. There were 2 Stagecoach Enviro400's on stand. We decided to catch the on right. We saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 19340 on a #23 to The Trafford Centre.

Stagecoach Manchester 19340 in Stockport bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. The bus set off out of the bus station and we went forwards onto Swain Street. We travelled Northwards onto the A5145 and we went under the M60. We headed Westwards and we turned right onto pyramid Roundabout avoiding lane. We re-joined the Westbound A5145 and we travelled through Heaton Mersey. We continued Westwards across the A34 and we stopped by a green near to Parrs Woods bus station. We continued into Didsbury and then into West Didsbury. We continued Westwards along the A5145 under the A5103 and into Chorlton and we continued to the small bus station in Chorlton where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 19340 as it continued towards The Trafford Centre.

Stagecoach Manchester 19340 in Chorlton bus station

Once off the bus we had a look around to see what was about. We saw Stagecoach Manchester 10425 about to work a #86 to Piccadilly Gardens.

Stagecoach Manchester 10425 in Chorlton bus station

We decided to have a bit of an explore so we crossed the road where there appeared to be quite a few bars and restaurants. We went into a bar called Strange Brew and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we went to the bar and Matthew had a glass of Coke. We sat in the window and drank our drinks and whem we had finished we went outside, being careful not to step on the dog! We met up with uncle Dave. Due to roadworks, step F was out of use ans the was a temposrary bus stop opposite the bus station. We walked up to the bus bstation to wait for a bus back towards Stockport. The first bus that came by was Stagecoach Manchester 12216 on a #86 to Chorlton.

Stagecoach Manchester 12216 in Chorlton bus station

Right behind that was our bus. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 19365 on a #25 to Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 19365 in Chorlton bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One Bus Only Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along the A5145 and we headed Southwards. We turned left onto Mauldeth Road West and we headed Eastwards. We ran under the A5103 and we continued forwards onto Mauldeth Road into Ladybarn. We crossed over the A34 and we continued along Mauldeth road before turning right onto Burnage Lane. We turned left onto Mauldeth Road and we headed Southwards. We turned left onto Clifton Road and at the roundabout we turned right to continued following Clifton Road. We turned left onto Heaton Moor road and right onto Parsonage Road. We turned left onto Heaton Road and we went ober the railway line before turning right onto the Southbound A6. We ran the last 1/2 mile or so into town over the M60 and we stopped opposite to the bus station. Matthew got another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 19365 before it continued as a #11 to Altrincham.

Stagecoach Manchester 19365 in Stockport

At the stops on the other end of Mersey Square we spotted another High Peak bus so we had a brisk walk to try and cath it. As we got closer we saw it was High Peak 535 on a #199 to Buxton. We got on the bus and we flashed the System One Bus Only Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off Southwards down the A6 past the town hall and near to the railway station. We continued South past a pre-Worboys finger post gin=ving the distance to Manchester as 7 miles and Hazel Grove 2 miles. We continued through Heavily and into Hazel Grove where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of High Peak 535 as it contnued on a #199 to Buxton.

High Peak 535 in Hazel Grove

We crossed over the road and we headed to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we headed to the bar. We had a glass of Coke and we stood ny a small ta ble by the bar. When we had finished we went outside and we waited at the bus stop. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. We saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 11535 on a #192 to Manchester Piccadilly.

Stagecoach Manchester 11535 in Hazel Grove

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One Bus Only Day tickets to the driver before we went upstairs. The top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside of Stagecoach Manchester 11535 before we sat down.

Inside Stagecoach Manchester 11535

The bus set off Northwards up the A6 out of Hazel Grove town centre. We continued Northwards throggh Heavily and we ran into Stockport. As we ran Northwards we were overtaken by D&G Bus 105 on a #385 from Marple to Stockport. We past the town hall and the new transport Interchange which is under construction and we stopped at a bus stop adjacent to the temporary bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Stagecoach Manchester 11535 as it continued towards Manchester Piccadilly.

Stagecoach Manchester 11535 in Stockport

We crossed over the A6 and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 19407 carry the number 407 and in the North West Roadcar livery on a #11 to Altrincham.

Stagecoach Manchester 19407 in Stockport

We walked onto Mersey Square and along Prince's Street. We turned left onto Port Street and we went into the car park. We rode the lift to the first floor and we met mum at the car. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and a Tunnock's Caramel Wafer. We set off out of the car park onto Leyland Street and at the roundabout we turned left onto Great Egerton Street. At the roundabout we turned right and went under the M60 before turning left onto the A5145. We joined the Westbound M60 and we came off onto the M56. We continued to junction and we went onto the Westbound A556. We came off the A556 on to the M6 and we headed Southwards. Seen on the M6 were Galloway 2086 PP / 5611 PP / 3379 PP and Stagecoach Megabus G22 MCL(M11). We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we headed Southwards down the A500. We travelled through Longport and Etruria into Stoke where we came off onto Wheildon Road. We stopped at uncle Dave's and Matthew used the toilet. He also had some of uncle Rob's Irn Bru. Matthew updated the calendar. Once we had dropped off uncle Dave we set off onto Wheildon Road. 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 Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 19:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some of the Blog. As we hadn't stopped for food, Matthew had 4 rounds of ham sandwiches. 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 Blackpool 25-10-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
BV17 GRK	Blackpool Coach Station	Manchester, coach station	173	Stotts

Today Matthew was in Blackpool 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 Lord Street and we turned right onto Springfield Road and right onto Talbot Road. We turned left onto Corporation Street and we saw Blackpool Transport 453 on layover.

Blackpool Transport 453 in Blackpool

A short while later we saw Blackpool Transport 570 on a #6 to Grange Park.

Blackpool Transport 570 in Blackpool

We visited Costa Coffee. Matthew had a bottle of Irn Bru. Once we had finished we walked through Victoria Street to the Houndshill Shopping Centre. We went into the shopping centre and we into the shopping centre and up the escalator. After visiting a shop we came out of the shopping centre and we walked down over Victoria Street onto Promenade. A few minutes later we saw Blackpool Transport 563 on a #6 to Grange Park.

Blackpool Transport 563 in Blackpool

We stopped at pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. First stop off the day was at Blackpool Tower. When we arrived Matthew went to the toilet. We visited the dungeons and Matthew enjoyed being locked in a cage and having his picture taken! Afterwards we went up to the top of the tower. Matthew took picture of the views from the tower, including the new building next door which is currently just a steel frame. When we had finished in the tower we went for dinner. We walked along Promenade. We saw Blackpool Transport 576 on a #11 to Lytham.

Blackpool Transport 576 in Blackpool

We stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had For dinner Matthew had a beef burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we went up Promenade and we saw Walton's of Preston BN17 JYA.

Walton's of Preston BN17 JYA in Blackpool

We turned left onto New Bonny Street and we saw Coastliner Buses 6 on a #26 to Marton.

Coastliner Buses 6 in Blackpool

We parked up near to the market and we went inside. We walked back onto New Bonny Street and we turned left onto Promenade. We went to the other end of the street and we brought some rock from a gift shop. We crossed over the Promenade and over the tram line. A short while later we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 15577 on a #68 to Preston.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15577 in Blackpool

Also seen was Dunwood YR17 CYC.

Dunwood YR17 CYC in Blackpool

Before we crossed over to catch the bus we saw Blackpool Transport 575 on a #5 to Halfway.

Blackpool Transport 575 in Blackpool

We walked back along the Promenade and we turned left onto New Bonny Street and we turned left onto Central Drive. We turned left onto Bank Hey Street and we saw Blackpool Transport 570 on a #6 to Peel Park.

Blackpool Transport 570 in Blackpool

We stopped at the food truck outside of the Houndshill Shopping Centre. Afterwards we went into Costa Coffee and Matthew used the toilet. We brought a bottle of Coke and we had a walk around Bank Hey Street and we returned down Central Drive and onto New Bonny Street and we went into the coach park. We walked over to the coach stops and we waited for our coach. A short time later we saw Stotts BV17 GRK on a #173 to Leeds.

Stotts BV17 GRK in Blackpool

We got on the coach after putting the cases in the luggage compartemtn and we sat down. We set off along New Bonny Street and we turned left onto the Westbound A584. We turned right onto the A5230 and carried on until we reached the M55. We did the motorway Eastwards to the M6 and a couple of junctions on we joined the Southbound M61. We ran down to the M60 and we joined the anti-clockwise M60. We ran for a couple of junctions and we joined the Westbound M602. We came off the A57 at junction 8 and we joined the Westbound A635(M) and we joined the A5103. We ran forwards onto Great Bridgewater Street and we ran forwards onto Chepstow Street and right onto Chorlton 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 Chorlton Street and turned right onto Bloom Street. We turned right Minshull Street and we went under the railway line before turning onto the A6. We walked back to the railway station and Matthew visited the toilet, We also visited burger king and Matthew had a burger and fries. We waited for a train back to Stoke-on-Trent. After a short while we got on the train and we found a seat. We set off Southwards out of Manchester Piccadilly and we ran fast down to Stockport. After a station stop we continued Southwards to Macclesfield. We ran fast through Congleton and Kidsgrove to Stoke-on-Trent where we got up and got off the train. Once off the train we got a Lucky Seven taxi up to Fenton. We set off along Station Road and we joined the Westbound A52. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and 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 Newcastle / Smallthorne 22-02-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65728	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63114	Newcastle BS	Smallthorne, Ashman Street	98	First Potteries
65004	Smallthorne, Regina Street	Newcastle BS	98	First Potteries
63113	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4A	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. 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 First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the stop opposite the flats and we saw blue minibus DG52 CXP. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65728 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards the Smallthorne. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63103 on a #4 to Hanley. A short time later a bus appeared and it First Potteries 63114 on a #98 to Ball Green. We got on the bus and we booked to Norton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout onto the A527 and headed through Wolstanton where we saw Stotts ST69 OTT. We turned right onto Porthill Bank and we we went down the hill and over the A500. We crawled into Longport past the site of the new petrol station and up the hill to Burslem. The road were still busy as we went up Moorland Road. We went over Smallthorne Roundabouts and down Ford Green Road. We got up and got off the bus by the former indian restaurant that has been runoured to be a new Wetherspoons pub. We crossed over Ford Green Road. The chip shop and we were tempted by the smell of the chips. We stopped at Joe's house and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of Cherry Coke. We walked turned onto Ford Green Road. to wait for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 65004 on a #98 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down. We set off onto Ford Green Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and ran up through Smallthorne to the roundabout we turned left onto Moorland Road and we ran down to Burslem. We continued through Burslem to Longport and over the A500 and up Porthill Bank. We turned left at the roundabout and we ran through Wolstanton and May Bank into Newcastle. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout and we ran down Barracks Road and into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. After a short while we saw First Potteries 67158 on the #11 to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63113 on the #4A to Hanley. 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 into Hanley and into the bus station. Once in the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 69163 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newstead. 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 saw Harry Shaw YR17 CYL at the depot. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road. We then walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 119 in Fenton

Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had lasagne and chips with garlic bread followed by a cheesecake. Later on Matthew went out to the pub. We went downstairs and onto Temple Street. we turned right onto Christchurch Street and along the road to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. After spending time in the pub Matthew returned to the residential unit. We set off along Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and went to his room. 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.