Trip to Newcastle / Stafford 02-05-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63100	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63113	Newcastle BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
35687	Stafford BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67155	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Stafford 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. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw silver minibus SC24 YYK. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63100 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. We waited for a bus towards Stafford. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67149 on a #98 to Ball Green. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. It was First Potteries 63113 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 63113 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before we sat down. 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. We continued down through to Trentham and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston past the Darlaston Inn which new KFC and a petrol station. We continued down the A34 to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. After going around the one-way system and onto Stafford Road. We crossed over the A34 near to the site of the new Lidl. We continued onto Eccleshall Road and we turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We saw former Wolverhampton Council minibus WX07 UJT. We rejoined the A34 at the roundabout where the A51 goes Eastwards and we ran Southwards through the fast section on the A34 to the A513 roundabout. We ran the last couple of miles into town down the A34 onto Foregate Street and we turned right onto Chell Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked Westwards along Chell Road and we turned right onto Gaolgate Street. We continued through the Market Square and forwards onto Greengate Street. We stopped at a pub and Matthew had a chickenburger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a chocolate fudge cake and custard. when we had finished we walked down Greengate Street and forwards through Market Square onto Gaolgate Street. At the top end we turned right and into the bus station. We saw Chaserider 191 on a #828 to Lichfield.

Chaserider 191 in Stafford bus station

We walked over onto Gaolgate Street. We went onto Market Square and we had an ice cream with a flake in it! We continued along Gaolgate Street. At the top we turned right and we stopped at the bus station. In the bus station we saw Chaserider 194 on a #74 to Cannock.

Chaserider 194 in Stafford bus station

Also in the bus station was Select Bus 14 on a #8 to Parkside.

Select Bus 14 in Stafford bus station

Also seen was Select Bus 25 on a #9 to Highfields.

Select Bus 25 in Stafford bus station

A few minutes later we saw Select Bus 1 on a #12 to Doxey.

Select Bus 1 in Stafford bus station

Another vehicle seen was Select Bus 10 on a #875 to Cannock.

Select Bus 10 in Stafford bus station

Whilst we waited we saw Chaserider 581 on a #841 to Uttoxeter.

Chaserider 581 in Stafford bus station

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35687 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35687 in Stafford bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. Once we got ot the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we stopped at the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67155 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window whilst and ate his Manchester tart whilst we waited for tea. 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. For dinner Matthew had washed down a can of Irn Bru. In the park Matthew walked up to the playground. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Grove Road. We crossed over the Whieldon Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Masterson Street and we turned left onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When we got there we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW parked up. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. Later on Matthew went out to KFC. Matthew went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and right onto City Road. We walked past Philpots and at the roundabout we turned right into Burger King. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished eating we walked back along City Road and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a drink of orange. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Stoke 01-05-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67180	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
63359	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63357	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11X	First Potteries
63345	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop C4	11	First Potteries
67151	Stoke, stop C3	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67146	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus and going to visit uncle Dave later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We saw MB Airport Travel DS22 KYT. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street. We onto City Road. At the top we crossed over Victoria Road to wait for the bus at the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 67180 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we to the chip shop. We crossed over Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. Matthew had sausage chips 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 over Lichfield Street and we headed into the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63359 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 63359 in Hanley bus station

We got on and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned right onto Shelton New Road and we ran down through Etruria an up into Hartshill before joining the A52. We ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one way system and we turned left on the roundabout onto Barracks Road. We got to the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We set off on foot up Castle Walk and we visited Home Bargains. We walked up Castle Walk and we turned right into Ironmarket and we turned left onto High Street and we turned left onto Barracks Road and into the bus station. A short time later we saw First Potteries 35684 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35684 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63357 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63357 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63345 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63345 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke 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 where we got up and got off the bus. We walked around the corner onto Kingsway and walked to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a beef burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished eating we walked along Kingsway and we had finished eating we went next door to The Bluebird and Matthew had a a piece of bakewell tart washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we continued down and Matthew bought some boots. We walked along Kingsway and we cut through onto Church Street to wait a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 35684 on a #25 to Hanley. We down the road to the other stop to wait for a #23 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Street. We followed the one-way system around onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we ran under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. After stopping briefly outside the railway station we turned right onto College Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road and onto Bethesda Street.We turned right onto John Street and up into the bus station and we got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67146 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67146 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a bottle of Coke and cherry and almond flavour flapjack. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Longton 30-04-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6008	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
63116	Newcastle BS	Kidsgrove, St Johns RC	38	First Potteries
67173	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Hanley, stop S7	38A	First Potteries
63179	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	38A	First Potteries
67179	Newcastle BS	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
63177	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Victoria Place	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 Newcastle. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was D&G Bus 6008 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 6008 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. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme HN74 DCZ. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later our bus appeared. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a back to Talke Pits. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63116 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63116 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before sitting down towards the back of the bus. set of out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran Northwards past the bus garage and we ran through Milehouse. We ran Northwards to the McDonald roundabout and we turned left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto Chesterton High Street. We turned left onto Victoria Street and we turned right onto Audley Road. We turned right onto Church Street and we passed a building site on the left hand side. We continued along Trinity Court and we ran forwards onto Crackley Bank and we ran through Crackley and Red Street. We crossed over the A500 and we veered left onto Talke High Street. We turned right somewhere and left onto Chester Road. We re-joined the road and we ran forwards onto Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto the A34 and up towards somewhere where we turned right onto the B5371. We turned right onto Mitchell Avenue and we turned left onto Lower Ash Road. We turned right onto First Avenue and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5371. As we turned into the A50 and we walked back onto the A50 and across to the bus stop where we waited for a #103 to Hanley. A short time later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 67173 on a #38A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off along the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards through Sandyford past the retail park into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street. We continued down the High Street and we ran past the former Co-operative bank. We turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto Scotia Road and past the the old bus garage before running up the hill into Burslem town centre. We continued into Cobridge and down into Hanley. We joined Hope Street and we ran forwards to Stafford Street. We got up and got off the bus. We continued along Stafford Street and we walked up Piccadilly into Tontine Square. We continued along Tontine Street. Once we had finished we went to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. Matthew had a chicken sandwich washed down with can of Irn Bru. after visiting shops in the shopping centre we walked down Tontine Square. We went into Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63179 on a #38A to Waterhayes.

First Potteries 63179 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle 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 crossed over Broad Street and we continued onto Marsh Street. At the lights we turned left onto Etruria Road past former Sainsbury's supermarket. Just before we got to the A53 onto Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned right 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.

First Potteries 67179 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive. After a short wait we continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. where we got up and got off the bus and we saw D&G Bus 795 on the #27 to Bentilee. Once off we walked onto The Strand and we walked to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 63177 on a #6 to Audley.

First Potteries 63177 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sitting down. The bus set off down The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down under the railway bridge onto King Street. We ran down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the new petrol station and coffee shop. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. We walked down City Road and we turned right onto onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. Later on we went to uncle Dave's. We went downstairs and we set off onto we set off onto Temple Street. We walked onto Watkin Street and we turned right onto Masterson Street and alongside the railway line. We turned left onto Smithpool Road we saw white minibus LX03 MKM. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Dave's house. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of toffee cheesecake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we turned left into the back alley. We went forwards onto Crawford Street and we turned left onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to use his computer and watch buses. He also ate the a bottle of Coke and a toffee Crisp. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Bentilee 29-04-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63346	Hanley BS	Fenton Health Centre	11	First Potteries
63362	Fenton Health Centre	Bentilee, Wellfield Road	11X	First Potteries
63103	Bentilee, Wellfield Road	Bucknall, Trent Tavern	11B	First Potteries
63346	Bucknall, Trent Tavern	Adderley Green, depot	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew chilled in his room for a while. Later on Matthew went out for a walk. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we went down the hill to Aldi. Matthew brought his shopping and then we got a Lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left again onto Temple Street. We went back to the back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled in his room. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we waited for a bus to Stoke. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and once in the bus station we got up and we got off the bus. Whilst we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63346 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63346 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 36301 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off the bus. We walked down City Road and we walked up to the bus stop near to Philpott's. We have now starte to build the Burger King. Matthew had a Flake. After a short while we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 67156 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive and we got up and got off the bus. We walked around the corner and we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle. Matthew had can of Cherry Coke. We went back to the Fenton. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way over on Dawlish Drive. We turned left onto Beverley Drive. We waited for a bus towards Hanley at the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was saw First Potteries 63103 on a #11B to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus We set off onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We got up and got off the bus. Once off up Dividy Road and we crossed. We waited for a bus to Hanley and a short time later we saw . A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63346 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Bentilee before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Dividy Road and 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 where the bus terminated. We got up and got off the bus. We walked onto the A5272 and we headed Eastwards. by the road over the hedge we saw First Potteries 36302. Along side it was First Potteries 36303. Unusually at the front of the depot was First Potteries 36304. We walked around the side behind the garage. We saw First Potteries 36321. We walked past the pertol station onto Anchor Road and we turned right onto the path behind the depot. As we walked along the path of note was Former Metroline London TE1098/TE1099. We turned left over Wass's site footpath and we walked up the hill back to the car. We got in the car and Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. We set off along Mossfield Drive and we turned right onto Anchor Road. We ran down the hill into Longton and we turned left onto Uttoxeter Road. We turned right onto Commerce Street and at the roundabout we turned right onto THe Strand. We ran through Longton and we went under the railway bridge onto King Street. We ran through into Fenton and we turned left onto Duke Street. We turned left onto the Link Road and we turned right onto the high level A50. At the roundabout we turned right onto Blurton Road and left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Whieldon Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Before tea We went downstairs out for a walk to fetch his tea. we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We ordered sausages and chips gravy and then we walked back along Smithpool Road and onto and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Matthew went into the living room to have tea. Matthew ate his sausages and chips gravy followed by a Butterfly cake. We went downstairs ans we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we turned right onto the road to the swimming session and afterwards we came out and we had an Intercity taxi back to the residential unit. We set off along the private road and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Trentham 28-04-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6010	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
63117	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
63345	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
35691	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
67173	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later. 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 Newcastle. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. On the way we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #101 to Hanley. We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was D&G Bus 6010 on a #1A to Audley.

D&G Bus 6010 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. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Autocabs Y5 EFX. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and went back to the bus station to wait for a bus to Hanley. Once off the bus we set off onto Hassell Street and we turned left onto High Street and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We continued along High Street and we turned right onto Hassell Street and we continued onwards to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63174 in Newcastle bus station

Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63117 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 63117 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 63345 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63345 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards through Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. We continued up Castle Walk and we stopped at the Pound Bakery. We brought a sausage roll and a bottle of Coke. We turned right into Ironmarket and we walked to the gardens. We stopped in the gardens and we ate the sausage roll and drank the bottle of Coke. We set off along Ironmarket and we turned left onto castle Walk. We continued down to the bus station. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus towards Longton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63113 on a #39A to Butt Lane. A short time later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35691 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35691 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs and down towards. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A34 and we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. 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 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 we ran up the hill into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew decided to go to the toilet. Matthew had a can of Fanta Orange whislet waiting for the bus. A few mninutes later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 67173 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 67173 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room. Matthew used his computer and watched television in his room. Later on and 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. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Grimsby / Newcastle 27-04-2026

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

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 turned right onto Central Promenade. We were going to stop to buy some candy floss, but the shop was shut so we turned left onto Sea Road and right onto the A1098. We turned left just after the pier and we followed the A1098 to the edge of town. We veered right onto the A180 and we headed towards Grimsby. We stopped to put some ptrol in the car before continuing along the A1098. 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 19393 on a #3 to Cleethorpes. When we had finished eating Matthew went to the toilet before we went to the shop across the road. On the way to the shop we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 21272 on a #9 to Old Clee.

Stagecoach East Midlands 21272 in Grimsby

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 grey minibus VW15 ACE parked up.

VW15 ACE 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 an unidentifled Johnson coach. We came off the M1 and junction and we headed Westwards along the A50. As we travelled along the A50 we saw an unidentifled Marshalls Coaches coach. We continued Westwards along the A50 and ran Westwards towards Uttoxeter and Blythe Bridge. 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. turned right onto Church Road and we turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 14:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer. Matthew chilled out on his computer. Matthew had Iron brew washed down with a can of Shandy. We wrote some Blog and afterwards Matthew returned to the residential unit. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw gold minibus DE04 FNZ parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we saw City Centre Central BF60 WCP. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link LA72 DDU. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. Matthew chilled out in his room and we saw Shelton Care Group FP75 DZB outside. For tea Matthew had pizza and chips followed by a Toffee sponge pudding and custard. Washed it down with a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew chilled in hos room for a while before we went out. Later on we went downstairs and we saw it was Shelton Care Group NX13 XDJ. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street. and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke and on the one way system. We followed the road onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Street. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we followed the road around back onto Church Street. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and edge the edge of Newcastle we ran onto George Street. We went forwards onto the ring road and we crossed the roundabout onto Ironmarket. We parked up and and we went to the pub. For dessert he had chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. When we had finished we set off along Ironmarket to the High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we walked past the bus station. We walked onto the ring road and past the new council building and into the park. After we had finished in the park we returned to the minibus. We returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group NX13 XDJ. We got on the bus and we set off onto the roundabout and we turned right onto barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran down to Trent Vale. We turned left onto Harpfields Road and we went forwards onto Keelings Drive. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through Boothen into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line into Fenton. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Cleethorpes / Grimsby 26-04-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
19044	Cleethorpes Pier, Stop A	Bradley, Morrisons	4	Stagecoach East Midlands
10916	Bradley, Morrisons	Grimsby Depot	3	Stagecoach East Midlands
26273	Grimsby Depot	Cleethorpes Pier, Stop B	3	Stagecoach East Midlands
19017	Cleethorpes Pier, Stop B	Grimsby, stop	3	Stagecoach East Midlands
19206	Grimsby, stop B	Cleethorpes, Sea View Street	8	Stagecoach East Midlands
16965	Cleethorpes, Knoll Street	Thorpe Park, Recreational Centre	17	Stagecoach East Midlands
16965	Thorpe Park, Recreational Centre	Cleethorpes Pier, Stop D	17	Stagecoach East Midlands
16962	Cleethorpes Pier, Stop D	Thorpe Park, Fishing Lake	17	Stagecoach East Midlands

Today we decided to stay local to Cleethorpes and go after the 2 open top buses that are currently working locally. Matthew woke up at 07:00 and had his medication at 08:00. Matthew got up at 09:00 and had crumpets and orange juice for breakfast. He also tried some pineapple juice! just after 10:00 we got in the car and we set off out of the holiday park. We ran forwards onto the A1098 and we ran into Cleethorpes. We turned right onto Sea Road and left onto North Promenade. We parked up and we walked to a nearby cafe. Matthew had a sausage bap washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished I went to fetch the car and Matthew went with mum and uncle Dave into the shop next door. Matthew bought a sun hat. They came out of the shop and I drove up to pick them up. We set off alonng North Promenade and we turned right onto Sea Road. We got out of the car and we said goodbye to mum. We crossed over the road and we waited for a bus. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 19044 on a #4 to Bradley.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19044 in Cleethorpes

We got on the bus and we bought a Grimsby Dayrider at £6 before we went upstairs. The rear off the top deck was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside of Stagecoach East Midlands 19044 before we sat down.

Inside Stagecoach East Midlands 19044

We set off along Sea Road and we did a u turned at the roundabout We turned left onto the A1098 and we turned right onto Knoll Street. We ran forwards onto Cambridge Street and we turned left onto St Peter's Avenue. We turned right onto Highgate and we crossed over Trinity Road onto Sandringham Road. We crossed the roundabout onto Davenport Drive and we turned left onto the A46. We turned right onto Clee Crescent and we ran forwards onto Carr Lane. We turned left onto Durban Road and we turnd right onto Ladysmith Road. We continued onto Pasture Street and we turned right onto the B1213. We turned left onto the A1136 and we turned left onto Victoria Street East. We turned left onto Town Hall Street and we stopped at the exchange and we continued onto Osbourne Street. We ran forwards onto Church Lane and we turned left onto the A1136. We crossed over the railway line and at the roundabout we followed the A1136 to the right. We followed the A1136 left at the roundabout and we turned left onto the B1444. We crooed the roundabout and we turned right onto St Michael's Road. We turned right onto Pershore Avenue and we turned left onto Broadway. We turned right onto the A46 and we ran to the roundabout before turning around 180@ and pulling up outside of McDonalds were we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 19044 before it returned on a #3 to Cleethorpes.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19044 in Bradley

Once off the bus we walked past McDonalds and we headed to Morrisons. We continued into Morrisons and Matthew went to the toilet. We bought some a chocolate bar and a snall millionaire's shortcake and a bottle of Coke. We went outside and we headed to the bus stop. Whilst we waited for the bus to be readied to service Matthew had the millionaire's shortbread. When the bus was ready we headed towards the bus. We saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 10916 on a #3 to Cleethorpes.

Stagecoach East Midlands 10916 in Bradley

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 A46 and we turned right onto Winchester Avenue. We ran a loop and we turned right onto Sutcliffe Avenue. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the A1243. We turned right and we continued along the A1243. We ran Northwards for around 1/2 mile and we ran forwards onto the A1136. We turned right at the roundabout and we followed the A1136 into town. We crossed the level crossing and we turned right onto Church Lane. We continued onto Bethlemhem St and forwards onto Osbourne Street. We turned left onto George Street and right onto Victoria Street West. After a brief stop, the driver anounced that we would be going to the depot and swapping buses. We continued along Victoria Street West and we ran forwards onto Victoria Street South. We crossed over the A1136 onto the A16 and we stopped outside of the bus garage. We got up and got off the bus and waiting in the entrance of the depot was Stagecoach East Midlands 26273.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26273 in Grimsby

We got on the bus and we sat down at the back. The bus was a little warm as it had sat in the sun all morning with the windows shut! We turned right out of the depot and we turned left onto the A1136. We turned left onto the B1213 and e ran past the YMCA. We turned right onto the A180 and we ran into Cleethorpes. After a couple of miles we ran forwards onto the A1098. We followed the road to the right and we turned left onto Sea Road where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 26273 before it worked a #4 to Bradley.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26273 in Cleethorpes

Once off the bus we got an ice cream and we walked onto the beach. We walked underneath the pier and back onto the Central Promenade. We walked onto Sea Road and we waited for a bus towards Grimsby to head off a bus we wanted to ride on. A short time later a bus appeared around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 19017 on a #3 to Bradley.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19017 in Cleethorpes

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 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 turned left onto Victoria Street South. We turned left onto Town Hall Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 19017 before it continued towards Bradley.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19017 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. We headed back to the square and we turned right onto the pedestrian area of Victoria Street West. We went to the pub and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we went to the bar and we ordered drinks. Matthew had a small glass of Coke. After we had finished our drinmks we headed outside and around the corner into Freshney Place shopping centre. We went into Poundland and we bought some snacks for later on. We returned to the square and we met up with uncle Dave. We walked around the corner to stand B and we waited for the #8. Whilst we waited we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 19207 on a #6 to Cleethorpes.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19207 in Grimsby

A few minutes later our bus appeared from around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 19206 on a #8 to Cleethorpes pier as expected.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19206 in Grimsby

We got on the bus and we flashed the Grimsby Day Rider tickets to the driver. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside of Stagecoach East Midlands 19206 before we went upstairs.

Inside Stagecoach East Midlands 19206

We went upstairs and the top deck was empty too. So Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 19206 before we sat down.

Inside Stagecoach East Midlands 19206

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 George Street. We turned right onto Victoria Street West and we turned right onto Town Hall Street. We turned righ into Town Hall Square and we ran forwards onto Osbourne Street. We turned left onto the A1136 and we crossed over the railway line. We ran forwards onto the A1243 and we headed Southwards. We turned right onto Westwards Ho and we turned right onto Chelmsford Avenue. We turned left onto the A46 and we headed Eastwards. We turned right and we rejoined the Southbound A1243. We turned right into the hospital ground and after a brief stop we re-joined the Southbound A1243. We ran through Scartho and we joined the Southbound A16. We turned left onto the B1219 and we ran through New Waltham. We continued into Humberstone and we joined the Northbound A1031. We ran up to the Country Club and we turned right onto North Sea Lane. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A1098. We ran past the boating Lake and leisure centre, and we we got closer to the cente of Cleethorpes we decided to get up and get off the bus. Once of the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 19206 as it continued towards Cleethorpes Pier.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19206 in Cleethorpes

Once off the bus we saw on the live display the the cleethorpes bound #17 wasnot due for 20 minutes. We could see the other bus stopped at stop D in the distance. We headed into the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a glass of Coke and we sat outside. After we finished we returned the glass to the bar. The Thorpe Park bus was still at the stop in the distance, so we decided to go after this bus first. We crossed over the road and we waited for a couple of minutes. We saw the bus set off in the distance and we a few moments later it pulled up at the stop. We saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 16965 as expected on the #17 to Thorpe Park.

Stagecoach East Midlands 16965 in Cleethorpes

We got on the bus and we flashed the Grimsby Dayrider to the driver before we sat down towards thr back of the bus. The bus had a very loud sound system, and it was playing song's from the 70's. We set of Eastwards along the A1098. We ran past the leisure centre, the boating lake and the smallest pub in the world and at the end of the main road we ran into the campsite. We went past reception and continued towards the end of the run. At the end of the run we flashed the tickets to the driver again as we wanted to go back into Cleethorpes and get a ride on the other open top bus. I sat back down and the driver chnaged the music over to the 80's. We set off through the campsite and we were only a couple of songs in before we got Rick Rolled! We ran forwards onto the A1098 and we ran the 2 miles or so into Cleethorpes. We turned on the roundbout at the juntion of Sea Rode and we came to a rest a stand D. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 16965 as it waited time before working the next service into Thorpe Park.

Stagecoach East Midlands 16965 in Cleethorpes

We had about 40 minutes before the following bus, so we headed to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterward he had a small glass of Coke. We came back out and we met up with uncle Dave. We sat in the small park and Matthew had a few Biscoff biscuits. When we had finished eating, we walked back to stand D. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It turned at the roundabout and we saw it was as expected Stagecoach East Midlands 16962 on a #17 to Thorpe Park.

Stagecoach East Midlands 16962 in Cleethorpes

We got on the bus and we flashed the Grimsby Dayrider to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. We waited for time and at 17:35 we set of Eastwards along the A1098. We ran past the leisure centre, the boating lake and the smallest pub in the world and at the end of the main road we ran into the campsite. We went past reception and we rang the bell. The bus stopped ouside of the fishing lake and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 16962 before it continued towards the end of the run.

Stagecoach East Midlands 16962 in Thorpe Park

Once of the bus we called mum, and it turns out she was still in Cleethorpes with the caravan key. We walked up to the bus stop outside of reception and a few minutes later she drove up to pick us up. We got in the car and we set off out of the campsite. We ran forwards onto the A1098 and we headed towards the centre of Cleethorpes. We stoped near to Willy's bar and I went to the chips shop. We got the chips and I got back into the car and we did a u-turn and we headed back into the campsite. After we parked up we got out of the car and went into the caravan. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy with some bread and he washed it sown with a can of Dandelion & Burdock. He also had a slice of chocolate fudge cake. We wrote the Blog and we did an e-mail. Matthew watched some YouTube and afterwards had a shower. Matthew chilled out on the laptop until bedtime around 23:30... Mark.