Trip to Bury / Prestwich 14-02-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69624	Fairfield, Willow Street	Bury Interchange	467	First Manchester
11861	Bury Interchange	Prestwich, Red Lion	95	Stagecoach Manchester
11261	Prestwich, Red Lion	Bury Interchange	97	Stagecoach Manchester
11856	Bury Interchange	Cheetham Hill, stop H	135	Stagecoach Manchester
11853	Cheetham Hill, stop J	Kirkhams, Opp Walker Avenue	135	Stagecoach Manchester
11841	Prestwich, Stop D	Bury Interchange	98	Stagecoach Manchester

Today we decided to re-visit Bury. We asked Matthew where he wanted to go today and he chose Bury. Research for the trip consisted of looking at past Blogs to see where we had eaten recently, Looking at the Bee Network bus tickets and to check the weather, which was forecast for dry weather with some sunshine. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast for breakfast. We got ready to go out and we set off around 11:30. 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. We ran Northwards through Stoke and Etruria and up to the motorway. As we travelled Northwards we saw WMAS YJ19 HFD. There was a bit of a queue at the junction, as the opposite side of the road was closed following an accident. At the roundabout we saw Selwyn's 392 SEL. We got onto the Northbound M6 and we headed Northwards. Travelling up the M6 we saw white minibus YK18 FWC, white minibus EF67 OPP, an unidentified Parks of Hamilton coach, an unidentified Anthony's Travel coach and an unidentified Temporal Travel coach. We came off the M6 onto the Eastbound M62. Seen on the M62 we saw Wrexham taxi minibus ?500 WXM. We continued onto the clockwise M60. The traffic was busy through junctions 17 and 18. We saw S Line Travel BV66 GXG. We headed North up the M66 and we came off at junction 2 onto the A58. We turned right onto the B6221 and right onto B6219. We turned right onto the B6222 and we stopped at the cafe. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Orange Fanta. When we had finished we got the trip bag from the car and we said goodbye to mum. We headed the short distance to the bus stop and we waited for a bus into Bury as we had done before. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As we got closer we saw it was First Manchester 69624 on a #467 to Bury.

First Manchester 69624 in Fairfield

We got on the bus and we bought a Bee Network Family Day bus ticket at £9 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the B6222 and we ran Westwards to the edge of town. We turned left onto Derby Way and we past the site of the old First bus garage which is now a car dealership. We turned right onto the A58 and we past the rear of the Market and we turned right onto Haymarket Street and right into the Interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed over to the other side to visit the toilet. After using the facilities, we had a wander around to see what we might catch. We saw Go North West 2024 on a #471 to Bolton.

Go North West 2024 in Bury Interchange

Matthew decided he wanted to head South to Prestwich. We waited at the stop and a few minutes later a bus appeared. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 11861 on a #95 to Salford.

Stagecoach Manchester 11861 in Bury Interchange

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the interchange and we turned left onto Haymarket Street. We crossed the A58 onto Knowsley Street and we turned left onto the A56. We turned left onto Sunny Bank Road and we ran in Unsworth and we continued along Parr Lane and we turned left onto Kennedy Drive and forwards onto Mersey Drive. We turned right onto Ribble Drive and left onto Stanley Road. We continued Northwards and we pulled into Whitefield Tram stop. We came out of the tram stop and we turned left onto the A56. We headed Northwards into Prestwich and we past the Red Lion pub before we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 11861 as it continued towards Salford.

Stagecoach Manchester 11861 in Prestwich

Once off the bus we headed into the pub and Matthew indicated that he needed to toilet. After using the toilet Matthew sat at the bar and had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished we went outside and we joined uncle Dave. We walked a few yards to the Nouthbound bus stop and we waited for a bus. Whilst we waited we saw Transdev Blackburn 1866 on a X41 to Manchester Shudehill.

Transdev Blackburn 1866 in Prestwich

A few mimutesd later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 11261 on a #97 to Bury.

Stagecoach Manchester 11261 in Prestwich

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off up the A56. We crossed over the M60 and we joined onto the A56. We turned right into Clyde Avenue and onto Hardman's Road. We crossed over the A665 at Besses o'th' Barn and we ran forwards onto Thatch Leach Lane through Whitefield. We ran forwards onto Oak Lane and and forwards Ribble Drive. We ran up into Unsworth and we turned right onto Moss Lane and forwards onto Parr Lane. We ran forwards onto Hollins Lane and through into Blackbridge. We turned left onto Hollins Brow and we turned right onto the A56 running Northwards past Gigg Lane and we ran through Fishpool. We turned right onto Parkhills Road and left onto the B6218. At Bury we turned left onto the A58 and we ran Westwards into and around town. We turned right into Haymarket Street. We turned right into the bus station before we got up and got off the bus. We had a wander around to see what we could catch next. We saw Go North West 2022 which ran around rhe corner out of service.

Go North West 2022 in Bury Interchange

We went out of the bus station and around the corner, and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 11513 on layover.

Stagecoach Manchester 11513 in Bury Interchange

We headed back into the bus station and we decided to catch a #135 South. We approached the stand and as we got closer we saw Stagecoach Manchester 11856 on a #135 to Manchester.

Stagecoach Manchester 11856 in Bury Interchange

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and onto Haymarket Street. We crossed over the A58 onto Knowsley Street before joining Manchester Road and running Southwards past Gigg Lane. We crossed the river Roch and we climbed the hill up towards Whitefield. At Besses O' The barn we deviated left onto Bury Old Road and we went under the tramway and over the M60 at the same point. We continued south along bury Old Road and we skirted the Western side of Heaton Park. West past the previous Southerly point that we had travelled from Bury and continued along the A665 for a further mile or so and onto The North end of Cheetham Hill. We travelled one stop further South than we had ever been before and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 11856 before it carried on South towards Manchester.

Stagecoach Manchester 11856 in Cheetham Hill

We crossed over the road and we looked for a shop that we could buy a drink. We headed into a shop and we bought a can of Coke and a couple of Bounty bars. We headed to a bus stop to catch a bus North. On the way to the stop we saw Stagecoach Manchester 27935 on a #52 to Eccles.

Stagecoach Manchester 27935 in Cheetham Hill

At the bus stop after a short wait we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 11853 on a #135 to Bury.

Stagecoach Manchester 11853 in Cheetham Hill

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off up the A665 and we ran West of Heaton Park. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 11853 before it carried on towards Bury.

Stagecoach Manchester 11853 in Kirkhams

Once off the bus we headed into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we sat down in the bar. Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished our drinkns we headed outside. We headed South band we turned right onto Nursery Road. We turned right onto Willow Road and we went under the tram line. We turned left onto Highfield Road and right onto Fairfax Road. We crossed over the A56 and we went forwards onto Chester Street. We were looking for the Mark E Smith Mural but we turned right onto Clifton Road instead of left. We walked to the end and when we didn't find it we walked back along Clifton Road. After taking a picture of the mural, we turned right onto the A56 and headed to the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 11841 on a #98 to Bury.

Stagecoach Manchester 11841 in Prestwich

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus tickets under the scanner for the final time today before sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up the A56. We crossed over the M60 and we joined onto the A56. We turned left into the B6198 and we turned right into Stand Lane and we ran in Chapel Field and we continued along Church Street. We turned left onto Deansgate and we went forwards onto Dale Street past the new leisure centre. We turned right into the bus station and we went up Ainsworth Road. At goin into the housing to the West of the main road we returned onto Ainsworth Road along Turks Road. We went North up to the A58 and we turned right. At Watling Street we went North to Starling and we turned right again onto Ainsworth Road through Elton. We joined the A58 again on the edge of Bury and we ran around to Haymarket street and into the interchange. We got up and got off the bus. We took a few more picture and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we headed onto Haymarket Street where mum was waiting for us. We got in the car and we set off along Haymarket Street. We turned left onto Moss Street and left onto Manchester Road. We turned left onto the A58 and left onot Knowsley Street. We turned left onto the A56 and we headed Southwards. We crossed over the river Roch and we stopped chip shop. I went inside to get food. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. When I had finished eating we got back onto the the Southbound A56. We turned right onto the anti-clockwise M60 and we ran forwards onto the M62. We ran for around 10 miles before joining the Southbound M6. We ran through cheshire and we saw DJ Coaches C26 DJC. At junction 16 We joined the Southbound A500. We ran through Longport and Etruria past the Johnston Coach depot. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we ran forwards onto Wheieldon Road. We stopped at uncle Dave's so that Mattew could use the toilet and update uncle Dave's calendar with today's trip. When we had finished we got in the car and we set off back to Blurton. We set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now being set up as 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 20:00. 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 YouTube and Matthew got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Bury / Tottington 29-03-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69630	Fairfield, Willow Street	Bury Interchange	468	First Manchester
4137	Bury Interchange	Radcliffe BS	524	Go North West
11845	Radcliffe BS	Bury Interchange	98	Stagecoach Manchester
27826	Bury Interchange	Tottington, Stop D	469	Stagecoach Manchester
27624	Tottington, Stop D	Bury Interchange	469	Stagecoach Manchester
1762	Bury Interchange	Walmersley, Park Farm	483	Transdev Rosso
2028	Walmersley, Park Farm	Bury Interchange	474	Go North West

Today we decided to re-visit Bury. We asked Matthew where he wanted to go today and he chose Bury. Research for the trip consisted of looking at past Blogs to see where we had eaten recently, Looking at the Bee Network bus tickets and to check the weather, which was forecast for grey weather with some showers. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready to go out and we set off around 11:30. 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. WE ran Northwards through Stoke and Etruria and up to the motorway. As we travelled Northwards we saw AJS Passenger Travel AJ15 BUZ on a day trip to Blackpool. The was a bit of a queue at the junction, but once on the M6 motorway the road was clear. There was a light on the car dashboard which I was sure would clear if we stopped, so I decided to stop at Knutsford services for a quick toilet stop and to see if the fault would clear. We stopped at the service and Matthew went to the toilet. We could see coaches parked outside so we went through the building to go and see them. We saw Robinsons Y5 RCT which was the Chadsetown FC coach who were away at Stalybridge Celtic.

Robinsons Y5 RCT in Knutsford services

We restarted the car and the fault cleared. Seen on the M6 travelling Northwads were. We came off the M6 onto the Eastbound M62. Seen on the M62 were. WE continued onto the clockwise M60. The traffic was busy through junctions 17 and 18. We saw . We headed North up the M66 and we came off at junction 2 onto the A58. We turned right onto the B6221 and right onto Willow Street. We turned left onto the B6222 and we stopped at the cafe. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Orange Fanta. When we had finished we got the trip bag from the car and we said goodbye to mum. WE headed the short distance to the bus stop and we waited for a bus into Bury as we had done before. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As we got closer we saw it was First Manchester 69630 on a #468 to Bury.

First Manchester 69630 in Fairfield

We got on the bus and we bought a Bee Network Family Day bus ticket at £9 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the B6222 and we ran Westwards to the edge of town. We turned left onto Derby Way and we past the site of the old First bus garage which is now a car dealership. We turned right onto the A58 and we past the rear of the Market and we turned right onto Haymarket Street and right into the Interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed over to the other side to visit the toilet. The toilets had been closed due to vandalism! We decided to catch out to somewhere else to use the toilet. whilst we decided what to catch we saw Stagecoach Manchester 11829 on a #135 to Manchester.

Stagecoach Manchester 11829 in Bury Interchange

We decided to head towards Radcliffe. We walked over to the correct stand and as we got close we saw it was Go North West 4137 on a #524 to Bolton.

Go North West 4137 in Bury Interchange

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the interchange and we turned left onto Haymarket Street. We crossed the A58 onto Knowsley Street and we turned left onto the A56. We headed Southwards for a short while before turning right onto the A6053. We turned left onto Rectory Lane and we contined onto Church Street West and we ran along Deansgate and we ran forwards onto Dale Street before entereing the bus station. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and Matthew got another picture of Go North West 4137 before it continued towards Bolton.

Go North West 4137 in Radcliffe bus station

Once off the bus we crossd over the road to Lidl. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we went around the shop. We bought a pack of Bakewell Slices. We crossed back over the road and we headed int one of the shelters to keep out of the light rain. Matthew sat down and we had bakewell slices followed by a can of Irn Bru. Whilst we decided what to catch we saw Rotala Diamond 20620 on a #513 to Bury.

Rotala Diamond 20620 in Radcliffe bus station

We decided to go back towards Bury and the next service was a #98. A short time later we saw the bus approach the stand. AS it came on stand we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 11845 on a #98 to Bury.

Stagecoach Manchester 11845 in Radcliffe bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off onto the main Road and we went up Ainsworth Road. At goin into the housing to the West of the main road we returned onto Ainsworth Road along Turks Road. We went North up to the A58 and we turned right. At Watling Street we went North to Starling and we turned right again onto Ainsworth Road through Elton. We joined the A58 again on the edge of Bury and we ran around to Haymarket street and We saw Copeland's Tours MIB 978 setting back after a day trip to Bury Market. We turned right into the Interchange and we let the bus empty and Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Manchester 11845.

Inside Stagecoach Manchester 11845

Once off the bus we had a look around to see what we might catch. We saw Stagecoach Manchester 44904 running out of service.

Stagecoach Manchester 44904 in Bury Interchange

Matthew had chosen to go towards Tottington, so we stood on stand F to wait for the next bus. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 27826 on a #469 to Tottington.

Stagecoach Manchester 27826 in Bury Interchange

We got on the bus and we flashed the Bee Network bus tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the interchange and we turned right into Haymarket Street. At going along Moss Street and Silver Street we turned left onto Bolton Street. Outside the ELR railway station. We forwards onto the A58. We turned right onto the B6213 and we ran up the hill and into Elton. We ran forwards onto Woolfold and Tottington. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 27826 as it continued towards Bury.

Stagecoach Manchester 27826 in Tottington

Once off the bus we walked further into town. We saw a Co-op so we went in to get supplies. We bought a bottle of Coke and a chocolte bar. On the way back Matthew spotted the pub and we went in. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. After we had finished the drink we went outside and headed back to the us stop. As we apporached the bus stop we saw our bus. It got closer and we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 27624 on a #469 to Bury.

Stagecoach Manchester 27624 in Tottington

We got on the bus and we flashed the Bee Network bus ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the B6213 and we headed towards the Woolfold. We ran into Elton and we joined the A58 again on the edge of Bury and we ran around to Bolton Street and Market Street to the transport interchange and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw A gre Plaxton Centre across the other side. We saw it was Transdev Rosso 1762 on a #483 to Burnley.

Transdev Rosso 1762 in Bury interchange

We got on and we flashed our Bee Network bus ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto Haymarket Street and onto the A58 we went around The Rock shopping centre and North up the A56. We passed through Limefield and Walmesley and we got up and got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of Transdev Rosso 1762 as it continued towards Burnley.

Transdev Rosso 1762 in Walmersley

We considered which way to head back to Bury. We could go via Ramsbottom or back along the road. Before we crossed over the road we saw Transdev Blackburn 1870 on a X41 to Blackburn.

Transdev Blackburn 1870 in Walmersley

We crossed over the road and almost immediately we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Go North West 2028 on a #474 to Bury.

Go North West 2028 in Walmersley

We got on the bus and we Bee Network bus tickets to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs. We set off up the A56 and we went South through Limefields. We went around The Rock shopping centre and past the market before coming back into Haymarket Street and into the interchange. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we took a few pictures before we headed back to the car. We saw Go North West 3068 running out of service.

Go North West 3068 in Bury Interchange

We walked around the outside of the Interchange and we turned left into the Millgate Shopping Centre. We continued through the market and onto the path under the A58. We walked to the car and we met up with mum. We got in the car and Matthew had a can of Coke. We set off out of the car park and we turned left onto the A58. We turned left onto Market Street and we turned right onto Wellington Road. We turned left onto the A56 and we headed Southwards. We crossed over the river Roch and we stopped chip shop. I went inside to get food. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. When I had finished eating we got back onto the the Southbound A56. We turned right onto the anti-clockwise M60 and we ran forwards onto the M62. We ran for around 10 miles before joining the Southbound M6. We ran through cheshire and we saw an unidentified Ellison's coach. At junction 16 We joined the Southbound A500. We ran through Longport and Etruria past the Johnston Coach depot. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we ran forwards onto Wheieldon Road. We stopped at uncle Dave's so that Mattew could use the toilet and update uncle Dave's calendar with today's trip. When we had finished we got in the car and we set off back to Blurton. We set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now being set up as 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 20:00. 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 Accrington / Blackburn 03-07-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
230	Accrington BS	Blackburn BS	6A	Transdev Blackburn
15574	Blackburn BS	Beardwood, Wilton Close	59	Stagecoach Lancashire
15466	Beardwood, Wilton Close	Blackburn BS	59	Stagecoach Lancashire
2772	Blackburn BS	Feniscowles, Three Arches	152	Transdev Blackburn
2767	Feniscowles, Three Arches	Blackburn BS	152	Transdev Blackburn
20788	Blackburn (Stand A)	Salesbury, Ellerslie	45	Rotala Preston Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Accrington. We discussed the possibility of going to Accrington and Matthew said yes. Research consisted of checking the weather Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Matthew chilled out in his room before going out. We saw red minibus BJ12 OAN.

BJ12 OAN in Fenton

Later on we went to Bury in the car. We went downstairs to the car and we set off onto Temple Street where we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto City Road. We turned sharp left at the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We ran anti-clockwise around the ring road and we went Northwards out of town along Town Road. We joined the Northbound A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green and Smallthorne. We crossed over the roundabout and we continued up to Chell. We turned right onto the A527 and we ran north through Brindley Ford and Brown Lees up towards Biddulph. We went West of Biddulph on the by-pass and we continued North towards Congleton and through the town onto the Northbound A536. We ran Northwards up to Macclesfield and we went through the town onto the A523. We continued Northwards to Hazel Grove and we joined the Northbound A6. We continued Northwards into Stockport and under the M60 and we ran around a few junctions to the M66 past Bury and forwards onto the A56. We followed the road along the Haslingden by-pass and the when we got to the A680 we went North West into Accrington. We parked outside The Abbey Friar and we went in for dinner. Matthew went up to the toilet and afterwards he had sausage chips and gravy with bread and butter washed down with a can of Coke. On the way out we paid for the stuff and Matthew picked another couple of small bottles of pop. Matthew decided to get back in the car and have a lift to the bus station. We didn't know exactly where it was but we had seen pictures taken nearby under the arches of the railway line. We headed back onto the A680 we parked in a car park on King Street which was right next to the bus station. We sid goodbye to mum and we walked over to the bus station. On layover near to the exit of the bus station was Transdev Rosso 290. We walked into the bus station and Matthew had to try out the toilet. A few minutes later we saw Transdev Blackburn 230 on a #6A to Blackburn. We got on the bus and we brought the Ribble Valley day tickets at £5.80 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station under the railway line and onto King Street. We ran forwards onto Blackburn Road as we had done many times before on various vehicles from Mercedes minibus to double deckers. We continued out of town for a little over 1/2 a mile and we ran forwards onto the A679. We turned left onto the B6231 and we went under the railway line again near to Church & Oswaldtwistle railway station. We ran through Oswaldtwistle and we continued out of the other side of the town into open countryside. We crossed over the M65 and we ran into Knuzden. We turned right onto Windsor Road and we ran down the hill towards the main road, At the end of the road we turned left onto the A679 and we ran Westwards to the edge of Blackburn. We ran forwards onto the A678 and we After around 1/4 of a mile we veered right onto Higher Eanam. At the roundabout we turned left onto Eanam and we ran forwards onto Salford befoer turning right into the bus station we got up and got off the bus we decided to go for a walk around. We went outside the bus station and we saw Transdev Blackburn 510 on a #1 to Bolton. We walked back to the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. We saw required Stagecoach Lancashire 15574 on a #59 to Preston. We got on the bus and we flashed the Blackburn area day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs sat down. We set off out of the bus station and onto Richmond Terrace. We went forwards onto King William Street. We travelled onto the A677. We headed through Beardwood and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the A677 and we visited the garage. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we did some shopping. He brought a couple of Bottles of pop and a couple of chocolate bars. We headed back along the A677. A few minutes later we saw another bus approaching. It was required Stagecoach Lancashire 15466 on a #59 to Blackburn. We got on the bus and we flashed the Blackburn area day ticket to the driver. We went upstairs and we sat down. The bus set off down the A677 and we ran through Blackburn. We turned left onto the A666 and we turned right onto Eanam and we ran forwards onto Salford befoer turning right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We saw Transdev Rosso 1727 on layover. A few minutes later we saw Transdev Blackburn 2772 on a #152 to Preston. We got on the bus and we flashed the Ribble Valley day tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down and the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Railway Road. We went past the shopping centre onto Ricmond Terrace and we ran forwards onto Exchange Street. We passed the town hall and we turned left onto Northgate. We turned right onto Duke Street and Left onto Blakey Moor. We turned right onto Fellden Street and we turned left onto Montague Street. We turned right onto the A674 and we headed out of town through Mill Hill. We passed Cherry Tree railway station and we continued out of town. We passed Transdev Lancashire United 2769 on a #152 to Burnley. We carried on a bit bit further into Feniscowles an we got up and got off the bus. Once off we crossed over the road. We walked to the stop for the Blackburn bound bus and we waited for the next bus to appear. Whilst we waited Matthew ate the lolly and drank the small bottle of Cola. A few minutes later the bus appered and it was dud Transdev Lancashire United 2767. We got on the bus and we flashed Ribble Valley day tickets before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off along the A674 out of Feniscowles and past Cherry Tree railway station. We continued into the West end of Blackburn and we turned left onto Montague Street. We turned right into Fellden Street past the college. We turned right onto Cardwell Place. We ran forwards onto Darwen Street and we turned left onto Jubilee Street. We ran past Blackburn railway station along the Boulevard and we followed the road to the left onto Railway Road. We ran onto Penny Street and we entered the bus station. We got off the bus and we walked along Ainsworth Street and we continued up the Richmond Terrace. We walked up Exchange Street past the former RBS bank which is new cafe. We turned left onto King William Street. We stopped at Greggs and brought a caramel shortbread and a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we stopped to look at the former Thomas Cook which is now closed. We walked onto King William Street and we turned right and into Exchange Street. On the way to the bus stop we saw Transdev Blackburn 301 on a #2 to Chorley. After a while we saw a bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw it was Rotala Preston Bus 20788 on a #45 to Preston. We got on the bus and we flashed Ribble Valley day ticket to the driver for the final time today the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Exchange Street. We passed the town hall and we turned right onto the A666. We turned left onto the B6232 and we travelled through Royshaw Hill. We continued to Pleckgate and we turned right onto the A6119. We ran forwards onto the A666 and we ran up to Brownhill. We went through Wilpshire and we turned left onto the B6245. We ran over the canal and into Salesbury and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed the road and we visited The Bonny Inn. Matthew used the toilet and we had a glass of Coke. Mum appeared and we got in the car. Matthew had a sausage roll and a can or orange Fanta. We set off along the B6245 and we ran into Clayton-le-Dale. We turned left into the A59 we travelled up through Osbaldeston and onto Mellor Brook. We ran into Myerscough Smithy onto Turner Green. We carried on towards Samlesbury. At the we turned left and joined the Southbound M6. We went Southwards down the A556. We ran West for one junction and we went Southwards down the A50. We travelled South through Knutsford. We continued to Holmes Chapel and down into Kidsgrove. We carried on South towards Tunstall and we turned left onto the A527. In Fegg Hayes we turned right onto Oxford Street and we ran through Chell Heath past Matthew's old school which has been fenced off. In Smallthorne we turned right onto Ford Green Road and at the roundabouts we turned left onto the A5272. We followed the road through Sneyd Green and Northwood and down to Bucknall. We turned right onto the A52 and at Joiners Square roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. At the top of the hill we turned right onto City Road and we ran down the hill to Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had pizza and chips followed by a Bakewell tart. Matthew went back to his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Later on he had a few digestive biscuits and and some Irn Bru. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Leyland / Preston 16-01-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
27155	Leyland, Gables Hotel	Frenchwood, Queen Street	109	Stagecoach Lancashire
15681	Preston BS	Lancaster (Stop C)	40	Stagecoach Lancashire
10031	Lancaster (Stop A)	Catterall, Stubbins Lane	40	Stagecoach Lancashire
15699	Catterall, Stubbins Lane	Lancaster (Stop C)	40	Stagecoach Lancashire
10553	Lancaster BS	Kendal, Lumley Road	555	Stagecoach Lancashire
36416	Kendal BS	Kendal, Helsfell Hall	508	Stagecoach Lancashire
36417	Kendal, Hellsfell	Kendal BS	508	Stagecoach Lancashire

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. we decided to re-visit Leyland. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Out of the other window we saw City Centre Central DT15 GVR.

City Centre Central DT15 GVR in Fenton

we went downstairs and we set off on foot onto City Road. we crossed over onto Manor Street and we stopped at the green space on the corner of William Street. we stopped at the playground. We got in the car set off onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housoing development. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned left onto Etruria Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto the Westbound along 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. As we got on the M6 As we travelled North. We decided to come of the M6 at junction 28 to see if we could find somewhere to eat in Leyland. We headed West along the B5256. We came to a set of two mini roundabout and we ran forwards onto the B5254. We turned into the car park by the Lancashire FA and we decided to turn around and get to the cafe. We headed along the B5254. We headed along Hough Lane. We continued along the road to the cafe. Matthew had a can of Coke. Afterwards he had a sausage chips and gravy. Matthew went to the toilet. After we had finished we walked we set off onto Hough Lane and we turned left onto Towngate by the Asda is a new side entrance Costa Coffee that is currently being built. We walked up to Hough Lane. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Lancashire 27155 on a #109 to Preston. We got on the bus and we booked Stagecoach Preston Dayrider tickets at £4.70 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Hough Lane. We turned right onto the B5254 and we turned left onto the B526. We continued through Clayton-le-Woods and we turned left onto the A49. We ran through Cuerden. We turned left onto the A5083 and we ran through Farington. We crossed the B5254 and we ran through Lostock Hall. We turned right onto Brownedge Road and we turned left onto Todd Lane North. We continued into Walton Park. We turned left onto Millwood Road and left onto Carrwood Road. We ran forwards onto the A6. We ran through Walton-le-Dale and we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 15244 on a #125 to Bolton. We headed towards Frenchwood. and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up the A6 and we turned left onto Queen Street where we saw Transdev Blackburn 2766 on a #152 to Burnley. We continued down Preston and we turned right onto Grimshaw Street. We walked through Church Street ans we turned right onto Derby Street. We turned left onto Lords Walk and once in the bus station. We headed to the toilet and Matthew used the facilities. We continued walking around the bus station and we saw Rotala Preston Bus 40411 on layover. We visited the newsagent shop around the corner. Matthew had a can of Coke and a small bottle of Irn Bru as well as a couple of bars of chocolate. We spotted required Stagecoach Lancashire 15681 on a #40 to Lancaster. We got on the bus and we flashed the Lakes Day Ranger ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down bus station onto Tithebarn Street. We turned right onto Old Vicarage and right again onto Lancaster Road. We crossed the A59 and we went North up the A6. We passed the Withy Trees. We travelled through Fulwood and over Broughton. We went through Barton and at North Planks. As we travelled down to Bilsborrow. We crossed over Brock and we continued through Catterall. We turned right onto the B6430. We ran up the hill and into Bowgreave. We ran down the hill into Bonds and to Garstang. We travelled through Cabus. We turned right and we ran down the A6. We travelled through Forton and over Bay Horse up to Hampson Green. We ran down Galgate. We turned left to run through Lancaster University. We joined the A6 and we headed down the Bailrigg. We ran through Scotforth. We ran up the hill into Lancaster and we turned right onto Common Garden Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus. Once in Leek we waited for the next bus to Catterall. A few minutes later we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 10031 on a #40 to Preston. We got on the bus and we flashed the Lakes Day Ranger ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Common Garden Street. We turned left onto the A49 After running the hill through Scotforth we continued onto Scotforth Road. We turned left to run through Lancaster University. We joined the A6 We continued through Galgate. We continued Scorton. We ran through Preston Lancaster Road. We ran through Hollins Lane. We continued Cabus. We turned and forwards onto Lancaster Road and left onto Bonds Lane. We continued Through Bowgreave. We continued into Garstang. We continued into Garstang. We continued into Catterall and we got up and got off the bus by the Brockholes Arms Pub. Matthew decided he wanted to use the toilet. We went into the crown and used the facilities Matthew then had a drink of Coke before we went outside where uncle Dave was waiting. Whilst we were in the pub uncle Dave had been keeping an eye out on the buses and next #40. We got to the stop and almost immediately we saw a bus approaching. It was required Stagecoach Lancashire 15699 on a #40 to Lancaster. We got on the bus and we flashed the Lakes Day Ranger ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down B6430. We ran up the hill and into Bowgreave. We ran down the hill into Bonds and to Garstang. We travelled through Cabus. We turned right and we ran down the A6. We travelled through Forton and over Bay Horse up to Hampson Green. We ran down Galgate. We turned left to run through Lancaster University. We joined the A6 and we headed down the Bailrigg. We ran through Scotforth. We ran up the hill into Lancaster and we turned right onto Common Garden Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked onto Brock Street and we went left onto Penny Street forwards onto Cheapside. We walked onto North Road forwards Damside Street and back to the bus station. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Lancashire 10553 on a #555 to Kendal. We got on the bus and we flashed the Lakes Day Ranger ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Damside Street. We turned right onto China Street. We turned left onto the A6. We continued through Skerton. We ran through Beaumont and Slyne-with-Hest. We continued Bolton-le-Sands and down to Detron Gate. We ran down to Crag Bank. We ran up to Carnforth. We turned left onto Haws Hill and we turned right onto Market Street and we turned left onto the A6. We turned right onto the Esso Carnforth and turned right onto A6070. We ran through Tewitfield and into Burton-in-Kendal and to Clawthorpe. We turned left onto the B6384 under the M6 and into Holme. We followed the road to up Ackenthwaite and we continued straight up into Milnthorpe. We turned right onto the A6. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Princess Way and we ran up to Heversham. We continued forwards onto Woodhouse Lane and we forwards onto Heversham. We ran through Leasgill and turned right onto the A6. We travelled through Levens Bridge. We turned right onto the A590. We ran up to Brettargh Holt and we turned left onto the A591. We ran uop through Prizet. We came off the A6 and we ran up to Kendal and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up A6 and we went to the bus station. A short time later we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 36416 on a #508 to Windermere. We got on the bus and we flashed the Lakes Day Ranger ticket and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto the A6. We turned right onto the A5284 and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over the road which was really busy and it took quite a while. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Lancashire 36417 on a #508 to Kendal. We got on the bus and we flashed the Lakes Day Ranger ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up A5284. We turned left onto the A6 and into the bus station and we got up and got off Once off the bus we had a walk around to see what we might catch. We saw Stagecoach Lancashire 15923 on a X5 to Workington. We walked up the stairs and we headed along the path to the car in the car park. Mum had brought sausage rolls and can of Irn Bru. We set off out of the car park onto A6 and we turned left onto Stramongate. We turned right onto the A65 and we turned left onto the A6 and we continued onto the Southbound A591. We ran through Sizergh and into Milnthorpe. We joined the Southbound M6. We barrelled Southwards through Lancashire. We continued into Cheshire and we left the M6. and we ran down to junction 16. We went Southwards down the A500 and we ran through Shelton and Stoke. We came off the A500 and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned 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. For tea had a chicken burger from KFC. He also had some fries and a cup of Coke. 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 Bolton / Darwen 14-03-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
15244	Bolton Interchange	Horwich, The Crown (Stop B)	125	Stagecoach Lancashire
2998	Horwich, The Crown (Stop D)	Bolton Interchange	575	Arriva NW&W
511	Bolton Interchange	Darwen, Circus	1	Transdev Blackburn
510	Darwen, Town Centre(stand 1)	Bolton Interchange	1	Transdev Blackburn
33033	Bolton Interchange	Farnworth BS	501	Rotala Diamond
69148	Farnworth BS	Bolton Interchange	501	Rotala Diamond

Today we decided to re-visit Bolton. Originally Matthew had requested going to Gainsborough, but we felt that both of these destination were to far away for this time of the year. We ask Matthew to pick somewhere a little closer and he chose Bolton. research consisted of looking at Parkopedia to see where we could park and looking to see where we could eat i loved it. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We set off just after 11:0 and we stop onto Beaconsfield Drive to pick up mum's friend. We continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road and we went through the roadworks and past the BP garage which has been knocked down and is being re-built. We ran up the hill to Heron Cross and we turned left on to the Westbound A50. We turned left onto the Southbound A500 and we ran through Hanford to Hanchurch where we joined the Northbound M6 at junction 15. As we ran Northwards we saw an unidentified Anthony's Travel coach, an unidentified Megabus coach (Cardiff), white minibus NJ65 ABU / M28 JAF. As we passed past Keele services we were overtaken by M N E Transport coach BU16 GZD.

MNE Transport BU16 GZD on the M6

We continued Northwards and we saw Parks of Hamilton BV67 JYY (#570) / LSK 807(#540), 3 unidentified white coaches, City Cabs ND58 EDJ, an unidentified grey VIP coach, an unidentified Sky Coaches coach, blue minibus YY69 CVR, an unidentified Andrew's Plaxton Cheetah and Go NW 39210(#100) passing over the top. We continued up to junction 21A and we joined the Eastbound M62. Seen on the M62 were an unidentified white Mercedes minibus, an unidentified Megabus (Liverpool) and former PSV Dart burger van Y671 NLO. We continued onto the Eastbound M60 and a couple of junctions on we joined the Northbound M61. We continued onto the A666 and we ran towards Bolton. We came off at the A579 and we headed Westwards around the bottom end of Bolton. We turned right onto Black Horse Street and right onto Great Moor Street. We were trying to get to Back Cheapside but we couldn't go straight on at the next junction. We turned right onto Newport Street and we went around the block again. This time we decided to park at Morrisons instead. We turned right onto the A579 and we turned right onto Black Horse Street. We turned right onto Morrisons and we parked up. We went into the supermarket and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we went into the cafe and we had dinner. Matthew had a sausage bap with extra sausage washed down with a cup of Coke. For afters Matthew had a slice of lemon meringue pie. When we had finished we said goodbye to mum and her friend and we cut through onto Newport Street. On the way to the interchange we saw Rotala Diamond 69169 on a #501 to Farnworth.

Rotala Diamond 69169 in Bolton

We went into the interchange and Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards we had a walk around the bus station to see what we could catch. We saw Stagecoach Lancashire 15244 on a #125 to Preston.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15244 in Bolton Interchange

We got on the bus and we brought System One Bus Only Day tickets from the driver at £6 each before going upstairs and sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto the A575. We turned left onto Deansgate and right onto Bridge Street. We headed up through Brownlow Fold and up over Montserrat Brow. As we travelled up we saw Vision SL15 ZGP on a #502 to Bolton. We headed down the hill into Horwich and through to the top end of town by the Crown pub where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Lancashire 15244 as it continued Northwards towards Preston.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15244 in Horwich

Once off the bus we set off around the corner and into the pub. Matthew visited the toilet and afterwards he had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and met up with uncle Dave. We walked down Chorley New Road to the bus stop and we waited for the next bus towards Bolton. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 2998 on a #575 to Bolton.

Arriva NW&W 2998 in Horwich

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus tickets to the driver and we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Chorley New Road and we ran through the centre of Horwich and we headed South. We ran for about 5 miles along the A673 to the edge of Bolton. We crossed the ring road onto the B6205 and we turned right onto the B6204. We followed the road around onto the A676 and we turned right onto Black Horse Street past the old bus station. We followed the road to the left onto Great Moor Street and we turned right into Newport Street where we entered the bus station. We got up and as the bus was now empty Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 2998 before we got off the bus.

Inside Arriva NW&W 2998

Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards, we had a look around to see what we could catch next. we spotted Transdev Blackburn 511 on a #1 to Blackburn.

Transdev Blackburn 511 in Bolton Interchange

We got on the bus and We purchased a Lancashire Duo ticket for £8. to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the interchange onto Great Moor Street past and we ran North up the A575 and we turned left into Deansgate. We turned right into Bridge Street and we ran out of town over the ring road. We continued North onto Blackburn Road and we went up to Astley Bridge. We ran Northwards up the A666 through Egerton. We ran Northwards into the More and we continued up towards Darwen. In the centre of town we ran forwards onto Market Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Transdev Blackburn 511 before it continued onto Blackburn.

Transdev Blackburn 511 in Darwen

Once of the bus Matthew spotted a cafe and that there was a toilet in the back. We went into the cafe and we disappeared through the back and along a long corridor to a toilet. After Matthew had used the facilities we walked back along the corridor and we nearly made a wrong turn and ended up in a butchers shop next door, We returned to the cafe and Matthew had a a piece of millionaires shortbread washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we went outside and we saw Transdev Blackburn 502 on a #1 to Blackburn.

Transdev Blackburn 502 in Darwen

We went in the shop next door and we brought a couple of cans and some chocolate bars. We paid for the goods and we went outside to meet up with uncle Dave. We set off along Market Street and we turned left onto Croft Street. We turned right into Parliament street and we waited at the bus stop for a bus back to Bolton. Whilst we waited Matthew had a can of Fanta and a small Curly Wurly. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was Transdev Blackburn 510 on a #1 to Bolton.

Transdev Blackburn 510 in Darwen

We got on the bus and we flashed the Lancashire Duo ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Parliament Street and we turned right onto Church Street and we turned left onto the Southbound A666. We ran Southwards out of town and we headed through the moors to the edge of Great Manchester. We continued into Egerton and we continued Southwards through Astley Bridge. We continued down Blackburn Road and we travelled the mile or so into the town centre. We ran down Bridge Street and we turned right into St George's Road. We turned left into Knowsely Street and we passed the Market Place Shopping Centre before going into the bus station via Deansgate and Moor Lane. Once back at the Interchange Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we went outside to take a few bus pictures. We saw Rotala Diamond 33752 on a #501 to Farnworth.

Rotala Diamond 33752 in Bolton Interchange

We headed back into the bus station and we decided to wait for the next #501 to Farnworth. A short time later we saw required Rotala Diamond 33033 on a #501 to Farnworth.

Rotala Diamond 33033 in Bolton Interchange

We got onto the bus and we flashed the System One tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the interchange and we turned left onto Newport Street. We crossed over the A579 and we continued Southwards along Thynne Street. We ran forwards onto Nelson Street and we continued onto Crescent Road. We turned right onto Green Lane and we turned right onto Bishops Road. We turned left onto Bradford Road and we headed Southwards. We turned right onto Minerva Road and we ran forwards onto Redgate Way. We turned right onto Plodder Lane and we turned sharp left onto Highfield Road. We continued onto Harrowby Street and we turned left onto the Northbound A575. We turned right onto onto the Southbound AS6053 and we ran into the centre of Farnworth. We turned right into King Street and we stopped at the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Rotala Diamond 33033 as it headed back towards Bolton.

Rotala Diamond 33033 in Farnworth bus station

Once off the bus we had a quick walk around town. Matthew indicated he required the toilet so we turned right onto the A6053 and he spotted a bookies. After using the toilet we headed back towards the bus station, passing the former RBS branch on the corner. We walked to the bus station and we saw Tyrer's SJ54 GDE on a #513 to Bury.

Tyrer's SJ54 GDE in Farnworth bus station

We waited at the relevant bus stop in the bus station for the next bus back towards Bolton. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Rotala Diamond 69148 on a #501 to Johnson Fold.

Rotala Diamond 69148 in Farnworth bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the system One bus ticket to the driver for the final time today. The rear of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Rotala Diamond 69148 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside Rotala Diamond 69148

The bus set off along King Street and we turned right onto Albert Road. We turned left onto Harrowby Street and we headed Westwards. At the roundabout we continued Eastwards onto Highfield Road. We continued Westards for around 10 stops before turned right onto Plodder lane. We headed Eastwards before turning left onto Redgate Way. We ran Northwards and we followed the road Eastwards and we ran forwards onto Minerva Road. We turned left onto Bradford Road and we headed Northwards. We turned right onto Green lane and we headed Eastwards. We turned left onto Crescent Road and we headed towards Bolton. We ran forwards onto Nelson Street. We continued Morthwards onto Thynne Street and we turnd left onto the A579 and right onto Black Horse Street. We turned right onto Great Moor Street before entering the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a final walk around the bus station to take bus pictures. We saw Park's of Hamilton BF68 LBO on a #540 to Colne.

Park's of Hamilton BF68 LBO in Bolton Interchange

Once we had finished taking pictures we walked onto Newport Street and mum was waiting for us in the car near to the old entrance to the railway station. Mum was waiting with a sausage roll and a can of Irn Bru. We set off along Newport Street and we turned left onto the A579. We headed Eastwards out of town an we joined the Southbound A666. As we travelled Southwards we saw Tyrer's VDL coach and an unidentified Arriva NW&W Pulsar II running out of service. We merged onto the M61 and we joined the anti-clockwise M60. After a couple of junctions we joined the Westbound M62. Seen on the M62 were an unidentified grey Llew Jones coach, Selwyn's 299(#060), an unidentified Stanley Coaches coach and an unidentified silver minibus. We joined the M6 and we headed Southwards towards junction 15. Seen on the M6 was an unidentified Furlongs minibus. We joined the Southbound A519 and we turned left onto Whitmore Road. We turned right onto the A34 and at the big roundabout in Trentham we turned left onto the A5035. We continued through Blurton and Dresden and we ran into Longton. We went to see what was at Z carz this evening. In the compound was Z Carz Volkswagen minibus LJ07 PXW parked up.

Z Carz LJ07 PXW in Longton

We turned around and got back onto the A50 and we went Westwards to Heron Cross. We turned left onto Stanley Matthews Way and we turned left onto the A5035. We got home around 19:15. For a late tea we had bangers and mash and carrots followed by a cream filled sponge cake. We spent time doing the e-mails and doing the Blog. Later on we went to take uncle Dave home and Matthew came with me. We set off onto the A5035. We turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way and we ran to the end. We turned right onto the Eastbound and we ran up to Heron Cross. We turned left into Grove Road and we dropped uncle Dave off at home. Having adjusted uncle Dave's calendar we set off back home. We ran up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and at the roundabout we turned right onto the Westbound A50. We came off at the next junction and we joined Stanley Matthews Way. We ran to the other end and we turned left onto the A5035. We got home around 22:45. We chilled out on the computer and watching telly until 01:00... Mark