Trip to Bradford / Buttershaw 20-01-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
37078	Bradford, stop S15	Buttershaw, Reevy Road	641	First West Yorkshire
69315	Buttershaw, Cooper Lane	Bradford, Hall Ings	645	First West Yorkshire
35216	Bradford, Hall Ings	Eccleshill, Bolton Junction	641	First West Yorkshire
37078	Eccleshill, The Prospect PH	Bradford, stop S15	640	First West Yorkshire
69570	Bradford, stop S6	Bierley, Sheldon Ridge	620	First West Yorkshire

Today we decided to re-visit Bradford for the weekend. This was the first weekend away of thr year. We did no research other than to check the weather which was for a cold grey day with some rain. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and apple juice for breakfast. We set off just before 12:00 through Blurton and 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 TNS YN66 WTA, Ellisons YT72 GOP, Lucky Seven SJ18 OZO, Thandi L6 BMS, Ashcroft's K14 PSV, S.A.S Travel HL19 RCF and taxi minibus SF66 FHS. We headed to junction 16 and we joined the Northbound M6. Seen on the M6 were an unidentified Hamish Gordon coach, grey minibus DK22 ODP, Selwyns (NX) BX16 CKF(#121) & Llew Jones LJ72 ???. We travelled up to Junction 21A and we joined the Eastbound M62. We ran forwards onto the M60 around the North side of Manchester before continuing along the M62. At junction 26 we joined the Northbound M606. We came off the M606 t junction 2 ans we turned right onto Merrydale Road, We turned left onto Wharfdale Road. We turned right onto Rockhill Lane and left onto Bierley Lane. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A6177 and left onto the A650. We ran into the city centre and we turned left onto Croft Street. We continued onto Senior Way and we turned right onto Little Horton Lane. We ran forwards onto the A6181 and we followed the road to the left. We turned right onto Barry Street and left onto Westgate. We missed our tirn so we ran uo to a roundnabout before coming back and turning right onto Godwin Street. We turned left onto Bridge Street and we stopped at a parking space and put on a parking ticket. When we had parked up we walked down Bridge Street and we walkd around the town hall before coming back around to Cenrenary Square and the pub. We went into Wetherspoons and we went upstairs to the toilet. We came back down and sat with uncle Dave. Matthew had a burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. When we had finished eating we said goodbye to um and we went out to catch a bus. We walked back onto Bridge Street and we saw First West Yorkshire 37504 on a #617 to Allerton.

First West Yorkshire 37504 in Bradford

We crossed the road and we saw a bus pull up on the stop in front of us. We saw it was First West Yorkshire 37078 on a #641 to Buttershaw.

First West Yorkshire 37078 in Bradford

We got on the bus and we bough WY day tickets at £4.50 each before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Bridge street and we turned right into Hall Ings. We turned left onto Nelson Street and we saw Flixbus FX42 parked up. We turned right onto Croft Street and we ran forwards onto Senior Way, We turned left onto Little Horton Lane and we ran out of town. We continued onto Saint Enoch's Road and we ran forwards onto Wibsey Park Avenue. We veered right onto Reevy Road and forwards onto Reevy Road West. We ran through Buttershaw and just before the end of the road the bus terminated, so we got up and got off the bus. We got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of First West Yorkshire 37078 before it returned North on a #640 to Fine Lane Ends.

First West Yorkshire 37078 in Buttershaw

We crossed over the road and we saw First West Yorkshire 69315 on layover in between runs on a #645.

First West Yorkshire 69315 in Buttershaw

We looked to see which bus was going back towards Bradford first and it was the #645 service. We crossed over Coopers Lane and we waited for the bus. Whilst we waited we saw Horizon Healthcare Homes LT63 VVU go past.

Horizon Healthcare Homes LT63 VVU in Buttershaw

A short time later the bus came around the roundabout and onto the stop. As expected we saw it was First West Yorkshire 69315. We placed the WY day ticket on the scanner. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside of First West Yorkshire 69315 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First West Yorkshire 69315

The bus set off Northwards up Cooper Lane. We turned right onto Mandale Road and right onto the B6380. We crossed the roundabout in Wibsey Fair Road. We ran forwards onto High Street and we ran forwards onto Odsall Road. At Odsall Top we turned left onto the A641. We ran along the busway and back onto the road and along the busway again before running into town. We crossed over Croft Street and we turned right onto the A6181. We pulled up at the small Hall Ings bus station and we got up and got off the bus. QWe waited for the next bus at the stop which was a #640 to Five Lane Ends. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it go closer we saw it was First West Yorkshire 35216 on a #641 to Five Lane Ends.

First West Yorkshire 35216 in Bradford

We got on the bus and we placed the WY day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off along Hall Ings and we turned left onto Bridge Street. We turned right onto Market Street as we travelled along we passed Transdev 215 on a A2 Airport Flyer. We ran forwards onto Lower Kirkgate. We turned left onto Bolton Road and we ran up the hill and out of town. We went under the A650 and we continued Northwards out of town. We followed the road to the right and we crossed the A6177. We crossed Idle Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took anothr picture of First West Yorkshire 35216 as it continued towards Five Lane Ends.

First West Yorkshire 35216 in Eccleshill

Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we headed to the bus stop near to Eccleshill Library. We waited for a bus back to Bradford. A few minutes later the bus appeared. As uit got closer we saw it was First West Yorkshire 37078 on a #640 to Buttershaw again.

First West Yorkshire 37078 in Eccleshill

We got on the bus and we placed the WY Day Tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off along Bolton Road and we crossed over the A6177 and ran down the hill and into Bradford. We turned right onto Lower Kirkgate. We turnmed left onto Market Street and left onto Bridge Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed up Bridge Street to the stop. We just missed a #620, so we decided to cross over the road and got to Tesco Direct. We bought a bottle of Coke and a mint aero as well as millionaires shoertbread and a pack of Bakewell Slices. We crossed back over to the bus stop and Matthew had a mkint Aero. He also had a couple of Bakewell Slices. Whilst we waited for our bus we saw Transdev Keighley 1814 on a #662 to Keighley. A short time later the bus appeared. We saw it was First West Yorkshire 69570 on a #620 to Bierley.

First West Yorkshire 69570 in Bradford

We got on the bus and we placed the WY Daysaver ticket on the scanner for the final time today before sitting down towards the back of the bus. I called mum to say that we were on the way and we arranged to meet at the bus stop. We set off along Bridge Street past the Interchange which is currently closed for repairs. We turned left onto Croft Street and we turned right onto the Southbound A650. We travelled for around a mile or so before turning right onto New Hey Road. We turned right onto Brassey Road and left onto Paley Road. We turned left onto Bowling Hall Road and we ran up the hill. We turned left onto the A6177 and we wen to the roundabout before turning 180' and heading West. At the roundabout we turned left onto Bierley Lane and we ran down to the bottom of the lane where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First West Yorkshire 69570 befopre it returned Northwards to Bradford.

First West Yorkshire 69570 in Bierley

We waited for around 5 minutes and mum appeared to pick us up. We got in the car and we headed down Bierley Lane. We turned right onto Rockhill Lane and left onto Wharfdale Road. We returned to the hotel and we went up to the room to Chill out. Matthew had ham sandwiches and a scotch egg as well as a Kit Kat. He washed this down with a glass of Cherry Coke. We did the blog and chilled out in the room until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Scarborough / Leeds 23-10-2023

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

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

East Yorkshire 741 in Peasholm Park

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

lnside East Yorkshire 741

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

East Yorkshire 741 in Scarborough

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

Arriva North East 1573 in Scarborough

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

East Yorkshire 714 in Scarborough

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

Transdev York 3636 in Scarborough

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

Selwyns BV19 XSE in Leeds bus station

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

Selwyns BV67 JXR in Manchester Coach Station

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

Trip to Leeds / Scarborough 21-10-2023

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

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was later on we were travelling up to Scarborough. Matthew got up around 03:30. He chilled out in his room in the morning and waited for us to taxi. As the coach was leaving from Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We went to coach in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we ran along Manor Street. We ran down the hill through Fenton and at Joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we got out of the taxi and we walked up Lichfield Street. We had arranged with coach to London up near to the bus station. As we walked through the bus station. A short time later the bus appeared and it was Selwyns BV23 ZVB on a #424 to Blackpool. We got on the coach after putting the cases in the luggage compartemtn and we sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and left onto onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the clockwise ring road and we continued down onto Etruria Road and then onto the Westbound A53. In Etruria we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We travelled North to the M6 and we hit a little bit of traffic. We travelled North for 3 junctions though the roadworks and then we turned right onto the Eastbound A556. We continued onto the M56 and then we came off to go to the Airport bus station. After a few minutes and we saw First Manchester 63099. We set off out of the bus station onto Chicago Way and we turned left to head back to the motorway. We joined the Eastbound M56 and We took the spur onto the Eastbound M60 and we came off the A5103 and we came off the A57(M). We turned right onto Great Bridgewater Street and we ran onto Portland Street. We turned left onto Chorlton Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Selwyns BV23 ZVB as it continued Northwards towards Blackpool.

Selwyns BV23 ZVB in Manchester Coach Station

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

Selwyns BV19 XSD in Leeds bus station

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

Arriva Yorkshire 1937 in Leeds

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

First West Yorkshire 35598 in Leeds

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

Transdev Harrogate 3623 in Leeds bus station

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

Transdev York 3637 in Leeds bus station

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

Arriva North East 1565 in Scarborough

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

Trip to Scarborough / Whitby 14-08-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
Y13 POS	Newcastle, Brunswick Street	Scarborough, Coach Park	Charter	Paul's of Stoke
1435	Scarborough, Station	Whitby BS	X93	Arriva North East
1562	Whitby BS	Loftus, Post Office	X4	Arriva North East
1572	Loftus, Post Office	Whitby BS	X4	Arriva North East
7404	Whitby BS	Scarborough, Station	X93	Arriva North East
1430	Scarborough, Gladston Road	Peasholm Park, Alpamare	X94	Arriva North East
1434	Peasholm Park, Alpamare	Scarborough, Gladstone Road	X94	Arriva North East
Y13 POS	Scarborough, Coach Park	Newcastle, Brunswick Street	Charter	Paul's of Stoke

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Scarborough on a coach. Matthew got up around 06:30 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 D&G Bus 109 on a E1 to Alton Towers.

D&G 109 in Fenton

This was followed by D&G Bus 21 on a E1 to Alton Towers.

D&G 21 in Fenton

As the coach was leaving from Newcastle. We went downstairs and we saw it was an Autocabs taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off along Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. We joined the Northbound A500. we came off the A500 and we ran up to Shelton. We joined Shelton New Road. We headed into Hartshill. At the roundabout we ran forwards onto George Street. We stopped near to the swimming baths and we got pout to wait for the coach. We saw a Copeland's Tour coach approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Copeland's Tours MIB 615 on a day trip to Wellesbourne Market. A few minutes later we saw another coach approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was required Paul's of Stoke Y13 POS on the day trip to Scarborough. We got on the coach and we sat down in our seats. We set off down George Street and we turned right at the roundabout onto the A527. We ran up to Wolstanton and we followed the A527 down onto the A500. We ran Northwards up the A500 and we got onto the Northbound M6. We ran Northwards to junction 21A and we got onto the Eastbound M62. After passing around North manchester on the M60 we continued along the M62. We stopped at the Birch services and Matthew went to the toilet. We continued along the M62 to the South end of Leeds and we joined the Northbound M1. We ran to the end and we joined the Northbound A1(M). We ran Northwards for a junction and we joined the Eastbound A64. We ran around the South side of York and around Malton. We continued through Seamer and into Scarborough. We ran into town and we parked at the Williams Street coach park. We got off the coach and we walked across Castle Road onto Aberdeen Walk. We stopped at Jenny's Cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and mum and uncle Dave found a table. After Matthew had used the toilet we sat down and we ordered some food. Matthew had a full English Breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we said goodbye to mum and we set off along Aberdeen Walk. On the way to the railway station we saw East Yorkshire 277 on a #7A Eastfield circular service. We continued along Aberdeen Walk and we turned right onto Westborough and we decided to do a lap of the railway station. We had already decided to catch Arriva buses today, so when we saw East Yorkshire 792 on a #13 to Bridlington. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva North East 1435 on a X93 to Middlesbrough. We got on the bus and we brought a Arriva North East day ticket at £4.50 each before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the A64 and we ran forwards onto Falsgrave Road. At the ring-road we turned right onto the A171. As we travelled up we saw East Yorkshire 508 on a #10 to Scarborough. We headed up through Scalby and up over Burniston and we ran up the hill into Cloughton. We ran through Flask Inn and down the bank into Fylingthorpe. We continued into Robin Hood's Bay and into Hawsker. We continued into Whitby and we crossed over the A174 onto Bagdale. As we travelled into town we saw Transdev York 2773 on a #840 to York. We up Victoria Square and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We had a walk around the bus station and we saw Arriva North East 2862 on a #95 to Stainsacre. We headed to the toilets and Matthew used the facilities. As it got closer we saw that it was required Arriva North East 1562 on a X4 to Middlesbrough. We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva North East day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Victoria Square and we ran Bagdale. We turned right onto the A174. As we travelled up we saw Arriva North East 1561 on a X4 to Whitby. We ran through Raithwaite and then we joined East Row. We ran fast up to Sandsend and we came Lythe onto Ellerby. We turned left onto Ellerby Lane and up over Runswick Bay. We turned left onto Runswick Lane and we ran into Hinderwell. We turned right onto the A174 and and we ran up towards Staithes. We ran through Easington into Loftus where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back into the centre of the town and we spotted a Co-operative Food store. We went in and we brought a can of Coke and chocolate bars as well as a box of Millionaires shortbread. We sat on some seats by the bus stops in the centre of town and Matthew drank a bottle of Irn Bru. Whilst we waited for a bus back towards Whitby. We saw Arriva North East 1555 on a #5 to Middlesbrough. A short time later we saw Arriva North East 1572 on a X4 to Whitby. We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva North East day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the A174 and we ran towards Easington along Boulby. We went through Staithes to Hinderwell. We turned left turned left onto Runswick Lane. As we travelled up we saw Arriva North East 1563 on a X4 to Middlesbrough. We ran forwards onto Nelson Street and into Runswick Bay. We continued Hinderwell Lane onto Ellerby Lane and we turnd right onto the A174. As we travelled up we saw Arriva North East 1561 on a X4 to Middlesbrough. We headed down the hill into Ellerby and Lythe and we went up to Sandsend. We ran Northwards into Boulby and we continued up Raithwaite. We continued through Whitby and we turned left onto Bagdale. As we travelled into town we saw Transdev York 2780 on a #840 to York. We up Victoria Square and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Victoria Square and and went forwards onto Station Square. Matthew spotted a pub across the road and insisted in going in. He used the toilet and afterwards we had a small glass Coke. Once we had finished we went outside to meet back up with uncle Dave. We walked back up Station Square and forwards onto Victoria Square and back to the bus station was Arriva North East 1564 on a X4 to Middlesbrough. A few minutes later we saw dud Arriva North East 7404 on a X93 to Scarborough. We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva North East day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Victoria Square and we ran Bagdale. We turned left onto the A174 and onto the A171. As we travelled up we saw Transdev York 2773 on a #840 to Whitby. We ran through into Hawsker and into Robin Hood's Bay. We ran through Fylingthorpe and down the bank into Flask Inn. We headed up through Cloughton and up over Burniston and we ran up the hill into Scalby. As we travelled up we saw Arriva North East 1435 on a X93 to Whitby. We headed down the hill into Scarborough. As we travelled up we saw East Yorkshire 508 on a #10 to Scarborough. We turned left onto Falsgrave Road and and we ran forwards onto the A64 and we turned into the railway station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we spotted East Yorkshire 788 on a #13 to Bridlington. Once off the bus we walked up the A64 and we saw East Yorkshire 283 on a #7A to Eastfield circular service. Afterwards we turned left the A165 to wait for a up to Peasholm Park. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva North East 1430 on a X94 to Whitby. We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva North East day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the A165 and we ran into Peasholm Park where we got up and got off the bus. We walked around the corner onto the A165 to wait for a bus back to Scarborough. A few minutes later we saw a bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw that it was Arriva North East 1434 on a X94 to Scarborough. We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva North East day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A165 and and we ran down the A165. We ran up the hill and into Scarborough and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. Once we walked along the A165 and left onto Westborough. We turned right onto Huntriss Row and we visited McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. After eating his food Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we left McDonalds and we set off along Huntriss Row. We turned right onto Newborough. We walked back up Vernon Road and towards the coach park and the return journey was on Paul's of Stoke Y13 POS. We got on the coach and we ran down to the A64. We ran out of town through Seamer and around the Malton by-pass. We ran to the South of York and we joined the A1(M). We ran Southwards for a junction and we joined the Southbound M1. Near to the Southern side of Leeds we joined the Westbound M62. We stopped at Birch service and Matthew went to the toilet. We continued westwards along the M62 and we rounded the North side of Manchester on the M60. We continued onto the Westbound M62 and we joined the Southbound M6. We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we joined the Southbound A500 to Etruria and we cam off the A500 and onto the Westbound A53. We ran through Basford and we joined the one-way system in Newcastle. We stopped outside the baths and we got off the coach and the coach carried on back towards the depot. We got a Lucky Seven taxi back to Fenton. We set off down George Street we crossed over the roundabout onto the A53. We ran around the one way system and we went along the A52 into Hartshill. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we went around the one-way system in Stoke. We turned left onto Liverpool Road and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we turned left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran through onto City Road. We ran under the railway bridge and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. 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 Leeds / Cross Gates 25-07-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
35268	Leeds BS	Cross Gates, Poole Road	X27	First West Yorkshire
47631	Cross Gates Centre	Leeds BS	X27	First West Yorkshire
3630	Leeds BS	Tadcaster BS	843	Transdev York
3644	Tadcaster BS	Leeds BS	843	Transdev York
276	Leeds BS	Shipley (stop S8)	60	Transdev Keighley
2792	Shipley (stop S1)	Leeds BS	60	Transdev Keighley

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew chose to go to Leeds. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street where we saw Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500 and we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #25 to Hanley. We joined the Northbound A500. We ran North up to the M6 We got onto the Eastbound M62 as far as the M60. We went clockwise around the North side of Manchester and we rejoined the M62. We contnued Eastwards to junction 27 and we joined the M621 to run into Leeds city centre. We carried on the A653 and we ran North up to the A61. We turned left onto Crown Point Road and left onto the A61. We turned left onto Eastgate and we turned left onto Vicar Lane. We turned left onto George Street. At the top of the road we parked in the small car park by The Fisherman's Wife and we went inside. In Venus Fish bar Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we said goodbye to mum and we headed to the bus station whilst we decided what buses to catch. On layover was required Arriva Yorkshire 1929. We walked into the bus station and we looked for the toilet. A few minutes later we saw First West Yorkshire 35268 on a X27 to Thorpe Park. We got on the bus and we brought Metro bus only tickets from the driver at £6 each before we went upstairs and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto the A61 and we turned right onto the A64. We went through Harehills and over Osmondthorpe through Killingbeck. We turned right onto Crossgates Road we ran up the hill through Cross Gates where we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus we walked onto Crossgates Road where we saw Arriva Yorkshire 1968 on a #166 to Leeds. We turned right onto the A6120. We turned left onto Austhorpe Road. Once in the pub Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. When we had finished in the pub walked down Austhorpe Road. As we walked up the bus stop we saw Connexions Buses YN56 NVB on a #64 to Leeds. When we had finished we crossed the road and we waited for a bus back to Leeds we saw First West Yorkshire 47629 on a #11 to Leeds. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As expected it was First West Yorkshire 47631 on a X27 to Leeds. We got on the bus and we flashed the Metro bus only tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. we set off along Austhorpe Road and we turned right onto the A6120. We turned left onto Crossgates Road and we veered left onto the A64 running through Killingbeck and we ran forwards into Osmondthorpe and into Harehills. We ran through Leeds and we turned left onto Marsh Lane. We turned right onto York Street and we turned right into the A61. We turned into the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We saw First West Yorkshire 35601 on layover. Whilst outside the bus station we saw dud Transdev Harrogate 3625 on a #36 to Harrogate. As it got closer we saw it was Transdev York 3630 on a #843 to Scarborough. We got on the bus and we flashed the Metro bus only tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First West Yorkshire 35238 on a X6 to Bradford. We set off out of the bus station and onto the A61 and we turned right onto the A64. We went through Harehills and over Osmondthorpe through Killingbeck into Cross Gates. We turned left onto York Road and into Seacroft. We went through the A64. We climbed the hill into Whinmoor and we ran down Kiddal Lane End and we turned left onto the into the A659. We ran through Tadcaster where we saw Transdev York 3632 on a #843 to Leeds. We turned right onto Garnet Lane and we turned left onto Woodlands Ave. We turned left onto Stutton Road. We ran up the A659. We turned into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we saw York Pullman BV17 CPU on a #37 to York. Once we walked through the shopping centre onto the A659 and we went into Costcutter. We brought a bottle of Coke and a few chocolate bars. After we paid for the good we headed back onto the A659. We went into the bus station and Matthew visited the toilet. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was Transdev York 3644 on a #843 to Leeds. We got on the bus and we flashed the Metro bus only tickets to the driver before we went upstairs. The bus set off out of the bus station onto A659. We turned left into Stutton Road and right onto Woodlands Ave before turning right into Garnet Lane. We turned left onto the A659 and we joined the A64. We travelled through Kiddal Lane End and Whinmoor. We rejoined onto York Road. We ran through Seacroft and we turned right into the A64. We went through Cross Gates we ran up Killingbeck and we ran forwards into Osmondthorpe and into Harehills. We ran through Leeds and we turned left onto Marsh Lane. We turned right onto York Street and we turned right into the A61. We turned into the bus station we got up and got off the bus we saw First West Yorkshire 35270 on a #6 to Holt Park. We headed down the bus station and Matthew decided to go to Shipley. Whilst we waited we saw Transdev Keighley 276 on a #60 to Keighley. We got on the bus and we flashed the Metro bus only tickets to the driver before sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw Transdev York 238 on a A1 to Leeds Bradford Airport. We set off out of the bus station and onto A61. We turned right onto Eastgate and and we continued forwards The Headrow. We turned left onto Park Row and we turned right onto Wellington Street. We continued forwards the A65 and we ran into Kirkstall. We turned left onto Savins Mill Way and we crossed the B6157. We ran into Rodley and we turned right onto the A657 and we ran down the hill towards Calverley. We ran down Calverley and onto Greengates. We ran through Apperley Bridge and Simpson Green and into Shipley. We turned left onto the A6038 and we turned right onto Market Street and we went forwards onto Market Square where we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over Market Square. We turned right onto Bank Street and at the end we turned left onto Kirkgate. We turned right onto Westgate and we turned right onto Atkinson Street. We turned left onto the A657 and we turned right onto Victoria Street and we continued forwards onto Salts Mill Road past the site of the new wharf retail park. We returned along Salts Mill Road and we continued forwards onto Victoria Street. We turned left onto Wharf Street and we turned right onto the A657. We turned right onto Bank Street and we turned left onto onto Market Square and we went forwards onto Market Street and we visited Costa Coffee. Matthew had millionaires shortbread washed down with a can of Coke. We walked back to the bus stops and as we turned the corner we saw First West Yorkshire 69475 on a #612 to Bradford. We sat down and Matthew washed down with a can of Vimto. we saw Transdev Keighley 2792 on a #60 to Leeds. We got on the bus and we flashed the WY Metro bus day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the square and forwards onto Market Street. We turned left onto the A6038 and right onto the A657. We ran down through Simpson Green. We continued through Apperley Bridge. We continued through Greengates to Calverley. We joined Rodley and we ran the B6157. We though Kirkstall. We turned right onto the A6038 and we ran South through Burley. We continued onto Wellington Street and we turned left onto King Street. We ran forwards onto East Parade and we turned right onto The Headrow and we saw Transdev Keighley 243 on a #60 to Keighley. We continued onto Eastgate and we turned right onto the A61. We continued along onto St Peter's Street and onto Kirkgate turning right into Cross York Street. We turned right onto York Street we entered the bus station. When we got off the bus we spotted we saw Arriva Yorkshire 1951 on a #117 to Wakefield. A few minutes later mum appeared and we got in the car. Mum had brought sausage rolls and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. We set off along A61 and we turned right onto Crown Point Road and we ran through Black Bull Street. We turned right onto the A61 where we saw First West Yorkshire 69340 on a #74 to Middleton. We turned left onto Meadow Lane. We carried on down to the M621. We joined the Westbound M62 and we ran Westwards to the M60 and we got onto the the clockwise ring road. We ran around the East side of Manchester and through Stockport. We came off the M60 onto the M56 and we ran Westwards to 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 plain burger and chips followed by a Bakewell tart. Matthew went back to his room. Matthew returned to the living room and outside we saw Z Carz YS09 LWV.

Z Carz YS09 LWV in Fenton

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