Trip to Newcastle / Trentham 11-11-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63177	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11X	First Potteries
47519	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
63174	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
63118	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	38	First Potteries
3696	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	64	Arriva Midlands
67146	Hanley BS	Weston Coyney, New Kingsway	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67173 on a #11 to Newcastle. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car WR75 BWA outside there yard.

Afford rent-a-car WR75 BWA in Fenton

We carried on down the road and we waited for a First Potteries bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63177 on a #11X to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63177 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew used the toilet and we walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we visited Pound Bakery. Matthew brought a sausage roll and a bottle of Coke. We continued up Castle Walk and we turned left onto Ironmarket. We turned left onto High Street and left onto Hassell Street and we walked out of the bus station. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 47519 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 47519 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Garden before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford and we continued down through to Trentham. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. we walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63174 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63174 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down. We set off Northwards up through Hanford along the A34 and we went under the A500 in Trent Vale. We continued Northwards into Newcastle and past the hospital. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and into Newcastle bus station. After a brief stop we continued towards Hanley. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and when we got to Hartshill we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We ran over the railway line and canal and we turned left onto the B5046. We turned right onto Clough Street and we ran past the Harry Shaw garage. We turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. We set off onto Lichfield Street and and went forwards onto Tontine Street and onto Tontine Square and we stopped at Greggs. Afterwards we walked back along Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping centre where Matthew had a chicken sandwich washed down with can of Irn Bru. We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked though and down onto Stafford Street and we went onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63118 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63118 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Talke Pits before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and then we joined the clockwise ring road. At the end we turned left onto Etruria Road before going under the A53 onto Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Forge Lane past a new minibus building by the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford and we ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was Arriva Midlands 3696 on a #64 to Hanley.

Arriva Midlands 3696 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and when we got to Hartshill we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We ran over the railway line and canal and we turned left onto the B5046 and we ran through Etruria. We turned right into the A53 and we ran up to the roundabout. After doing a u-turn we headed back onto A53. We came off the A53 and we turned right 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 waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 67146 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67146 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus we booked to Weston Coyney before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto City Road and past the site of the new Burger King. We continued forwards onto King Street and we passed through Foley. We ran forwards into Longton and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street. We continued onto and we followed the one-way system onto Commerce Street. We crossed over the A50 and we ran forwards onto Lightwood Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Upper Belgrave Road. We ran forwards onto Waterhead Road. We turned left onto the A520 and we ran through Meir and we turned right onto Woodville Road and we paused in the Square before going onto Leason Road. We turned right onto Stansmore Road and Brookwood Drive and we turned right onto the A520 and we got up and got off the bus. We walked up through the A520. Once off the bus we waied for a taxi back to Fenton. It was a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along the A520 and we turned right onto Weston Coyney Road and left onto Uttoxeter Road. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran through Longton. We ran West down to Heron Cross lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We ran onto Temple street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room to use his computer and watch buses. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street for We stopped at the Fenton Community Hall and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. Matthew had a ham sandwich and sausage rolls. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. Matthew had a new cup which you can put snacks in the lid. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Grimsby / Longton 10-11-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YJ69 EHG	Fenton	Longton	Charter	Travel Express
YJ69 EHG	Longton	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express

Today we were returning from our short break in Lincolnshire. Matthew woke up around 08:00 and had his medication. He got up just after 09:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We packed up our things and we left the caravan around 10:00. We got in the car and we set off out of the camp site onto Anthony's Bank Road. We ran forwards onto the A1098 and we ran into the centre of Cleethorpes. We turned left just after the pier and we followed the A1098 to the edge of town. We veered right onto the A180. We went left onto the A46 following a diversion and we turned right onto Brereton Avenuw. We tyrned right onto Reynolds Street and we re-joined the A180 and we headed towards Grimsby. On the edge of town we turned left onto Freeman Street and we park on the short stay parking at the side of the road. We headed into the YMCA for an early lunch. Matthew had an English Brekfast washed down with a can of Coke. Whilst we ate we watched the buses go past. Highlight of the bus included Stagecoach East Midlands 26267 on a #3 to Cleethorpes. When we had finished eating Matthew went to the toilet before we returned to the car. We set off along Freeman Street and we turned right into Albert Street West and we turned right onto Railway Street. We turned right onto Church Street and left onto Freeman Street. We turned left onto the A180 and we ran out of town. A few miles later we ran forwards onto the M180. We ran West towards Stainforth and we joined the Southbound M18. We ran to the South of Doncaster and we joined the Southbound M1. We stopped for a brief break at Woodall Services. We got out of the car and we saw silver minibus YO68 NDK parked up.

YO68 NDK in Woodall Services

We walked into the building and Matthew went to the toilet. We got back into the car and Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. We rejoined the Southbound M1. We ran through the roadwork for several miles. On the M1 we saw Ambicorp FJ23 BDO, Stagecoach Yorkshire 54412(#560), grey minibus LB25 XKJ and Wood Coaches 380(#131). We came off the M1 and junction and we headed Westwards along the A50. As we travelled along the A50 we saw blue minibus SF19 CEA. We continued Westwards along the A50 and ran Westwards towards Uttoxeter and Blythe Bridge. We passed Copeland's Tours MIB 116. We continued past Longton and we came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Whieldon Road. We stopped at uncle Dave's and Matthew used the toilet and updates uncle Dave's calendar with the details of the weekend. We said goodbye and we set off onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we saw Scraggs VT 9389. turned right onto Church Road and we turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 15:10. Matthew chilled out on his computer. A few minutes later we saw silver minibus FY55 EVC go past the end of the street.

FY55 EVC in Blurton

When we got home Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. We wrote some Blog and afterwards Matthew returned to the residential unit. We got in the car and 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 A50 and we ran up to Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link LA72 OGZ. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. For tea Matthew had pasta and tuna followed by a Bakewell tart. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we walked down to the entrance of the park. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Grove Road. We crossed over the Whieldon Road and we saw it was Travel Express YJ69 EHG. We got on the bus and we set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto City Road and we ran up onto King Street and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton. The bus stopped on Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Sutherland Road and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in Travel Express YJ69 EHG. We set off onto along Sutherland Road and left onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Market Street and left onto The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Cleethorpes / Immingham 09-11-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
26258	Cleethorpes Pier	Grimsby Exchange	3	Stagecoach East Midlands
10915	Grimsby Exchange	Immingham, County Hotel	45	Stagecoach East Midlands
19207	Immingham, County Hotel	Grimsby Exchange	45	Stagecoach East Midlands
26270	Grimsby Exchange	Cleethorpes Pier	3	Stagecoach East Midlands
26266	Cleethorpes Pier	Grimsby Exchange	3	Stagecoach East Midlands
19195	Grimsby Exchange	Cleethorpes, Adj Albert Street	4	Stagecoach East Midlands
19044	Cleethorpes, Opp Knoll Street	Thorpe Park, Opp Fishing Lake	9	Stagecoach East Midlands

Today was the second day of our break in North Lincolnshire. We were going out to ride on a few more buses later on. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had crumpets and orange juice for breakfast. We did some of the Blog and we watched the Greylag Geese out of the window. Matthew also had an iced doughnut. We got in the car and we set off to Cleethorpes just after 11:00. We set off out of the campsite on Anthony's Bank Road. Due to the road closure for the memorial service, we ran forwards onto North Sea Lane. We continued onto Humberston Road. At the end we turned rightonto the A46. We run into Cleethorpes and at the roundabout after we got through the roadworkd we ran forwards onto the A1098. We followed the road to the right and left onto Sea Road. We turned left onto North Promenade and we found a spot to park. We went into the cafe. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we had a picture taken by the beach. We went into the arcade and Matthew used the toilet. We got the trip bag and we said goodbye to mum and we walked around the corner to Sea Road. We waited for a bus towards Grimsby. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 26258 on a #3 to Bradley

Stagecoach East Midlands 26258 in Cleethorpes

We got on the bus and we bought a Grimsby Dayrider ticket at £5.50 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Sea Road and we did a u turned at the roundabout We turned right onto the A1098 and we turned left to follow the road out of town. We ran forwards onto the A180 and we headed towards Grimsby. We turned left onto Freeman Street and right onto Ellis Way. We crossed the A16 and we expected to turned left onto Victoria Street West. We turned left into Town Hall Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 26258 before it continued towards Bradley.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26258 in Grimsby

Once off the bus we decided that we would head to Immingham. There was a bus due in around 15 minutes. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 26264 on a #4 to Cleethorpes.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26264 in Grimsby

We sat at the stop and Matthew had a Toffee Crisp. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it approached we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 10915 on a #45 to Immingham.

Stagecoach East Midlands 10915 in Grimsby

We got on the bus and we flashed the Grimsby Dayrider ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. We set off along Victoria Street West and we turned right onto Town Hall Street. We turned right onto Town Hall Square and we continued onto Osbourne Street. We continued onto Bethlehem Street and forwards onto Church Lane. We turned left onto the A1136 and we turned right to follow the road out of town. We ran past Lidl and the Tesco Express and we ran forwards onto Cromwell Road. We turned right to go anti-clockwise around the loop end of Cromwell Road. We turned right onto Wingate Road. We continued on Larmour Road and we turned right to re-join the A1136. We ran forwards onto the B1210 and we headed through Stallingborough. We ran forwards onto the A1173 and crossed the railway line. We re-joined the B1210 and we crossed over the A180. We turned right onto Pelham Road and we ran into Immingham. We passed the retail park and we headed to the terminus. When we reached the hotel the bus stopped at the terminus and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 10915.

Stagecoach East Midlands 10915 in Immingham

Once off the bus we headed into the hotel. We went throug the front door and Matthew used the toilet. We headed to a bar but the bar was for the hotel customers. We weere directed to a bar around the side of the building. We had a glass a coke and we went into a further bar where it was a little quieter. There was motorbike racing memorabilia on the wall. After we finished our drinks we headed outside and met up with uncle Dave. We walked up to the A1173 and we had a wander arounbd. There wasn't much of interst we could see. We returned to the war memorial and we sat on the bench for a while. Matthew had a Toffee Crisp and just before the bus was due we walked over to the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus appeared. It was Stagecoach East Midlands 19207 on a #45 to Cleethorpes Pier.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19207 in Immingham

We got on the bus and we flashed the Grimsby Dayrider to the driver. The lower deck was empty so Matthew tooka a picture inside of Stagecoach East Midlands 19207.

Inside Stagecoach East Midlands 19207

We went upstairs and we saw that the top deck was empty too, so Matthew took another picture inside of Stagecoach East Midlands 19207 before we sat down.

Inside Stagecoach East Midlands 19207

The bus set off from the stop and we ran West along Pelham Road. We ran past the retail park and we turned left onto B1210. We ran out of Immingham and we crossed over the A180. We joined the Southbound A1173 and we crossed over the railway line. We continued onto the B1210 and we ran past Stallingboro and Healing. We ran forwards onto the A1136 and we turned left onto Lamour Road. We ran forwards onto Wingate Road and we ran into Great Coates. We turned left and ran clockwise around the loop end of Cromwell Road. We turned left and we followed Cromwell Road past the Auditrium and leisure centre. We ran forwards onto the A1136. We ran to the edge of Grimsby and we followed the A1136 over the railway line. We turned right onto Church Lane and we continued onto Bethlehem Street. We ran forwards onto Osbourne Street and we turned left onto George Street. We stopped on Victoria Street West and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 19207 as it continued towards Cleethorpes Pier.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19207 in Grimsby

Once off the bus we had a walk around town. We walked alongside the dock and over the A1136 and the river Freshney. Wer walked opposite to the Stagecoach bus garage and along past the Ross Tiger fishing trawler. We headed into Sainsbury's and Matthew went to the toilet. We went into the shop and we bought a can of Coke. The is a new coffee shop in Sainsbury's. We set off towards the bus stops and we decoded to catch a bus towards Cleethorpes. As short time later as bus came on stand. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 26270 on a #3 to Cleethorpes Pier.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26270 in Grimsby

We set off along Frederick Ward Way and we ran forwards onto Ellis Way. We turned left onto FReeman Street and we headed Northwards. We turned right onto the A180 and we headed Eastwards towards Cleethorpes. We ran forwards onto the A1098 and turned Right towards the promenade. We turned left onto Sea Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 26270 before it returned to Bradley on a #4.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26270 in Cleethorpes

We went onto North Promenade to try and get an ice cream but the shop had shut. We decided to head back around the corner to the pub for a drink instead. On the way to the pub we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 10900 on a #8 to Waltham.

Stagecoach East Midlands 10900 in Cleethorpes

We walked back onto the A1098 pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and met up with uncle Dave. We walked back to stop A and we waited for a bus towards Grimsby. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 26266 on a #3 to Bradley.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26266 in Cleethorpes

We set off along Sea Road and we did a u turned at the roundabout We turned right onto the A1098 and we turned left to follow the road out of town. We ran forwards onto the A180 and we headed towards Grimsby. We turned left onto Freeman Street and right onto Ellis Way. We crossed the A16 and we expected to turned left onto Victoria Street West. We turned left into Town Hall Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 26266 before it continued towards Bradley.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26266 in Grimsby

We had about 15 munutes to wait for the bus we wanted to catch. We sat at the stop and Matthew had the cherry bakewell flapjack. A few minutes later we saw the bus come around the corner. We saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 19195 on a #4 to Cleethorpes Pier as expected.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19195 in Grimsby

We got on the bus and we flashed the Grimsby Day Rider tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Victoria Street West and we ran forwards onto Ellis Way and we continued onto Eleanor Street. We turned right onto Convamore Road and we continued onto Pasture Street. We ran forwards onto Ladysmith Road and we turned left onto Durban Road. At Fiveways we turned right onto Carr Lane. We turned left onto Clee Road and we turned right onto Davenport Drive. We ran forwards onto Sandringham Road and we crossed over Trinity Road onto Highgate. We turned left onto St Peter's Avenue and right onto Cambridge Street. We continued onto Knoll Street and we turned left onto the A1098 and and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 19195.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19195 in Cleethorpes

We crossed over the road and we could see our bus in the distance by the pier. We had a fast walk to the next stop and we waited for the bus. A short time later the bus appeared and as expected we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 19044 on a #9 to Thorpe Park.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19044 in Cleethorpes

We got on the bus and we flashed the Grimsby Day Rider ticket to the driver for the final time today before we upstairs and sat down. We set off along the A1098 and into the town centre. We continued onto Kingsway and we turned right onto Cromwell Road. We turned left onto Hardys Road and left onto Chichester Road. We turned right onto Kings Road and we continued South Eastwards. At the North Sea Lane rounabout we carried on towards Anthony's Bank Road. We turned right at thr roundabout and we ran to the other end of the campsite. After a brief stop, we returned through the campsite and as we appraoched the lakes we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 19044 at it continued on a #9 to Waltham.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19044 in Thorpe Park

We walked through the caravan park and back to the caravan. Matthew did some of the Blog whilst I cooked tea. Matthew had a steak slice and chips with bread and butter. For after Matthew had a lemon meringuw pie washed down with a can of Cherry Coke. Later on he also had a doughnut. We wrote an e-mail, did some more of the Blog. Matthew had a shower and got ready for bed. We did some more Blog and Matthew went to bed at 00:00... Mark.

Trip to Hull / Beverley 08-11-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
11694	Bricknell, Kenilworth Avenue	Hull Interchange	3	Stagecoach East Midlands
928	Hull Interchange	Beverley BS	X46	East Yorkshire
921	Beverley BS	Market Weighton	X46	East Yorkshire
925	Market Weighton	Beverley BS	X46	East Yorkshire
379	Beverley BS	Hull Interchange	43	East Yorkshire
371	Hull Interchange	Hessle Square	58	East Yorkshire

Today was the first full day of a short break in Lincolnshire. Last night we asked Matthew where he wanted to start of the day and chose Hull. Research consisted of looking at bus tickets, looking to see where and when Hull City were playing and checking the weather. The weather was forcast for dray with some sunshine, mild for the time of year. I woke Matthew up at 08:00 to give him his medication and Matthew got out of bed just after 09:00. Matthew had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We did some of the Blog and we got ready to go out. We set off around 10:00 out of the campsite and we ran forwards onto Kings Road. We ran into Cleethorpes and we turned left onto the A180. We went left onto the A46 following a diversion and we turned right onto Brereton Avenuw. We tyrned right onto Reynolds Street and we re-joined the A180. We ran through Grimsby and we continued out of town for about 10 miles. We joined the Northbound A15 and we ran over the Humber Bridge. Once on the North bank we turned right onto the A1105. We ran Eastwards towards Hull and we turned left onto Pickering R0ad. We turned right onto Analby Road and left onto Calvert Lane. We had planned on stopping here to visit a cafe, but it was busy because Hull City were at home so we carried on driving. We went under a railway bridge and we turned right onto Spring Bank West. We turned left onto Chanterland Avenue and left onto Perth Street West. We turned right onto National Avenue and we headed Northwards. We spotted a Sizzling pub so we decided to stop there for dinner. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we sat down at the table. Mum oreder the food and drink and Matthew had a bacon cheeseburger with an extra chicken burger with fries, was down with a glass of Coke. We gave Matthew a choice of having a dessert now or having one later and he chose to have one later. We went outside and we got the trip bag from the car. We said goodbye to mum and we set off on foot to a nearby bus stop. We turned right onto national Avenue and we crossed over County Road North. We crossed over Bricknell Avenue and we walked to the nearby bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Hull. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 11694 on a #3 to Hull Interchange.

Stagecoach East Midlands 11694 in Bricknell

We got on the bus and we booked singles to Hull at £3 each before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off down Bricknell Avenue and we headed Southwards. We turned right onto Chanterlands Avenue and we turned left onto Spring Bank West. We continued onto Spring Bank and we turned right onto the A1079. We turned left onto Prospect Street and left onto Albert Street. We turned right onto Bond Street and we ran forwards onto Vernon Street. We turned left onto Carr Lane and we ran forwards onto Anlaby Road. We turned right onto the A1079 and we turned left into the Interchange. We let the bus empty and Matthew took a picture inside of Stagecoach East Midlands 11694.

Inside Stagecoach East Midlands 11694

Once off the bus we headed up to the layover area. We saw Stagecoach East Midlands 24194 parked up there.

Stagecoach East Midlands 24194 in Hull Interchange

Also seen was East Yorkshire 809 parked in the layover area.

East Yorkshire 809 in Hull Interchange

Further up the row we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 11200.

Stagecoach East Midlands 11200 in Hull Interchange

We walked back into the interchange and we looked for something we could catch out. We saw a bus come onto stand 22. As it came closer we saw it was East Yorkshire 928 on a X46 to York.

East Yorkshire 928 in Hull Interchange

We got on the bus and we bought a Go anywhere ticket at £17.20 before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the interchange and we turned left onto the Northbound A1079. We continued through Stepney and Newland and we headed out of the city. We continued along the A1079 and on the edge of Beverley we turned right onto new link road. We turned left onto the A164 and we ran into town along Victoria Road. We turned left onto Queensgate and we ran forwards onto Admiral Walker Road. We turned left onto Lairgate and we turned right onto Hengate. We turned right onto New Walkergate and we turned right onto Sow Hill Road. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of East Yorkshire 928 before it continued towards York.

East Yorkshire 928 in Beverley bus station

Once off the bus we decided to go for a drink. We spotted a few bars on the way into the bus station. We crossed over New Walkergate and we walked to the bar on the corner. Before we went into the bar we saw East Yorkshire 752 on a #41 to Hull.

East Yorkshire 752 in Beverley

Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had drinks. Matthew had a slice of chocolate vanila and jaffa cake washed down with a glass of Coke. when we had finished we headed across the road to the bus station. A few minutes later we saw East Yorkshire 362.

East Yorkshire 362 in Beverley

This bus had an issue and was stopped out side of the bus station. We decide to catch something else and a few minutes later we saw another bus come into the bus station. As it got closer we saw it was East Yorkshire 921 on a X46 to York.

East Yorkshire 921 in Beverley bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Go anywhere day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and down towards. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto New Walkergate. We ran forwards onto Manor Street and we turned right onto Wyles Road. We crossed over North Bar Without and we ran forwards onto York Road. We ran past Beverley Race Course and on the edge of town we ran forwards onto the A1079. We continued through Bishop Burton and we ran for a few miles to the edge of Market Weighton. We turned right onto Sanction Road and we ran forwards onto Southgate. We veered left onto High Street and we ran forwards onto market Place where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of East Yorkshire 921 as it continued towards York.

East Yorkshire 921 in Market Weighton

We crossed over Market Place and we headed into a shop. We bought a flapjack, some chocolate and bottle of Coke. After paying for the stuff we went outside to the bus station. As we had a few minutes to wait for the bus back Southwards, Matthew had a chocolate bar whilst we waited. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was East Yorkshire 925 on a X46 to Hull.

East Yorkshire 925 in Market Weighton

We got on the bus and we placed the Go anywhere day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and down towards. We set off along Market Place and we continued onto High Street. We veered right onto Southgate and e ran out of town. We continued onto sanction Road and we turned left onto the A1079 and we passed a site of a new housing estate. We ran through Bishop Burton and we continued past Beverley Race course. We continued onto York Road and we ran into Beverley. We crossed over North Bar Without and we ran onto Wyles Road. We turned right onto Manor Road and we ran forwards onto New Walkergate. We turned right onto Sow Hill Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a look around to see what we could catch. We saw East Yorkshire 507 on a #525 to Swinemoor Estate.

East Yorkshire 507 in Beverley bus station

Also seen was East Yorkshire 805 on a #141 to Bridlington.

East Yorkshire 805 in Beverley bus station

We decided to head back towards Hull so we could arrange to meet up with mum somewhere nearby. Whilst we waited we saw Acklams double decker YX24 OXJ on a KC1 service. We waited a few minutes for the next slow service to Hull. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was East Yorkshire 379 on a #43 to Hull Interchange.

East Yorkshire 379 in Beverley bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Go anywhere day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto New Walkergate and we headed Southwards. We ran forwards onto Railway Street and we turned right onto Armstrong Way. We turned left onto Flemingate and we headed Eastwards out of town. We continued onto Beckside and forwards onto Hull Road. We joined the A1174 and we headed Southwards. We ran through Woodmansey and we continued Southwards. We reached the Beverley bypass and we ran forwards onto the A1079. We ran through Newland and Stepney and we reached the edge of Hull. We turned left onto Spencer Street and we continued onto Prospect Street. We turned left onto Albion Street and Bond Street. We ran forwards onto Vernon Street and forwards onto Queens Dock Avenue. We turned right onto Carr Lane and we ran forwards onto Anlaby Road. We turned right onto the A1079 and we turned left into the interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we decided to catch a bus towards Hessle and met up with mum. As we approached the stand and we saw a bus already there. As we got closer we saw it was East Yorkshire 371 on a #58 to Hessle.

East Yorkshire 371 in Hull Interchange

We got on the bus and we placed the Go anywhere day ticket under the scanner for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the interchange and and we turned left onto the Northbound A1079. We turned right onto Spencer Street and we continued onto Prospect Street. We turned left onto Albion Street and we turned right onto Bond Street. We continued onto Bond Street and we ran forwards onto Queens Dock Avenue. We turned right onto Carr Lane and we ran forwards onto Anlaby Road. We ran forwards onto the A1105 and we ran out of town. We passed the Southern side of the interchange and the MKM stadium. At Anlaby Park we turned left onto Anlaby Park Road South. We turned right onto Gower Road and we turned right onto Bethune Avenue. We turned left onto First Lane and we turned right onto Cottermore Road heading into Northfield. We continued onto Sunningdale Road and we turned left onto Beverley Road. We headed into Hessle along Northgate and we continued along Southgate. When we reached the Square the service terminated and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of East Yorkshire 371 before it returned to Hull on a #58.

East Yorkshire 371 in Hessle

Onc off the bus we headed into the nearest pub, Matthew went to the toilet afterwards Matthew sat down with uncle Dave and I went to the bar to get drinks. Matthew had a small glass of Coke. Whilst we were there the fire alarm went off. Nobody moved but the alarm was that lod we decided to take the drink to the seating outside. As we finished our drink the fire alarm was swithched off to great cheers,,, Hurrah! Mum had pulled up outside the pub in a nearby parking space. We jumped in the car and we set off back towards Cleethorpes. We headed Northwards up Soutgate and we followed the road onto Northgate. We continued onto Beverley Road and we turned left onto the roundabout onto the A1105. We turned left onto A15 and we headed over the Humber Bridge. We headed Southwards for about 10 miles and we joined the Eastbound A180. We ran fast along the A180 for about 10 miles and we reached the edge of Grimsby. We ran through Grimsby into Cleethorpes and we ran forwards onto the A1098. We ran through Cleethorpes and along the coast to North Sea Lane. We stopped at the chip shop as I thought this was the chip shop mum had ordred from. It turned out that it wasn't. As we parked up we got a call from the chip shop to say the order was ready. It turned out it was a chip shop at the other end of Cleethorpes. We carried on along North Sea Lane and continued onto Humberston Road. We continued onto Carr Lane and we ran forwards onto Park Street. We picked up the food and we carried on along Park Street. We turned right onto the A180 and we headed through the roadworks again into Cleethorpes. We turned right onto the A1098 and we ran along the coast again. We ran along the coast and we ran forwards into the caravan park. We checked in and drove to the caravan and parked up. We brought the stuff into the caravan and we settled down for the evening. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a cake from the Cake Box. We spent the evening doing the Blog and writing an e-mail. We chilled out in the caravan and we went to bed around 00:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Cleethorpes 07-11-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63366	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35950	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	38A	First Potteries
63363	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going away for the weekend to North Lincolnshire, he was also going to see his Grandma. But first he was going out locally on the bus. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew had pancakes and orange juice for breakfast. Later on Matthew went down stairs onto Temple Street and cut through onto City Road. We walked to the bus stop by the flats. Across the road we saw Afford rent-a-car FE25 XHB parked up at the garage.

Afford rent-a-car FE25 XHB in Fenton

A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63366 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63366 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road and past the former pub where we are building a new convenience store. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we turned left into Church Street and we turned left onto Bridge Street and we went under the subway on to the A34. We turned left Dunkirk and we walked up Castle Hill Road and we right onto Stanier Street. We picked something up and we headed back to the bus station. We walked along Stanier Street and we headed back to the A34. We walked along the A34 and we turned left onto Hassell Street past the car park that is being converted into flats. We walked through Newcastle and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35950 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35950 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A34. we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. As we travelled through the hospital. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We headed over Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We went to the chip shop and Matthew had sausage chiups and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we headed back to the bus station. We crossed over the ring road and Lichfield Street and into the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus drop onto the stand. We saw it was First Potteries 63363 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63363 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw recent arrival First Potteries 30000 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran under the railway line. We turned left onto Markets Street and we followed the one-way system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off the bus. We cut through onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out on his room. Just before 13:00 we came to pick up Matthew. We went to Grandma's in the car as we needed to get going later on. Matthew came downstairs and got in the car. We set off along Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we crossed over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and we ran around the one-way syaytem in Stoke. We rejoined Church Street and we continued up Hartshill Road past the former pub where we are building a new convenience store. We turned left onto The Avenue and right onto Parkstone Avenue. We turned left onto Occupation Street and we stopped to visit Grandma's. Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. After an hour or so we said our goodbye's and we set off to pick up uncle Dave. We set off onto Victoria Street. We joined the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500. We turned right onto the A500. We veered left into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We picked up uncle Dave and set off along Whieldon Road. We continued onto Grove Road and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We joined the A50 and we came off onto Stanley Matthews Way. We turne dleft onto the A5035 and we stopped briefly at the house to pick up a parcel. We continued trhough Blurton and we saw Stanton's of Stoke WIL 2928. We turned left onto the A5035 and we ran through Dresden to Longton. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we ran through Meir past the site of a new Lidi. We continued along the A50 towards Uttoxeter and just after Uttoxeter we past a new housing estate. Travelling along the A50 we saw Dovelin Cars YR17 GVF. We continued to the End of the A50 and we joined the Northbound M1. Travelling along the M1 we saw Stott's Coaches (NX) SE18 YXC. We stopped at Tibshelf service and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke from the boot. We got back onto the M1 and continued Northwards. At junction 32 we went onto the M18. We ran up the M18 for 20 miles and we went onto the M180. Travelling along the M180 we were passed by Acklams W40 ACK. We continued onto the A180 and we ran into Grimsby. We saw Stagecoach East Midlands 10907 on a #3 to Bradley. We coninued into Cleethorpes and we turned right onto the A1098. We ran along the coast and we ran forwards into the caravan park. We checked in and drove to the caravan and parked up. We brought the stuff into the caravan and we settled down for the evening. Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by a marshmallow crispy treat and a can of Chery Coke. Matthew had his medication and we did the Blog and wrote an e-mail. Matthew went to bed aroubd 00:00.... Mark.