Trip to King's Lynn / Wells-next-the-Sea 30-10-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
30	King's Lynn Interchange	Dersingham, Thaxters	34	Lynx Bus
17	Dersingham, Thaxters	King's Lynn Interchange	34	Lynx Bus
63	King's Lynn Interchange	Wells-next-the-Sea, Buttlands	36	Lynx Bus
519	Wells-next-the-Sea, Buttlands	Weybourne, Church	CH1	Sanders
524	Weybourne, Church	Wells-next-the-Sea, Buttlands	CH1	Sanders
22	Wells-next-the-Sea, Buttlands	Hunstanton, Tesco	36	Lynx Bus

Today was the second day of our break in East Anglia. Matthew had already expressed a wish to go to King's Lynn, so we decided we were going to drive over to King's Lynn later in the day. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ourselves ready and we got in the car and set off out of the caravan park around 11:00. We set off onto Oasis Way. We turned right onto the Southbound A149 and we ran Southwards for about 10 miles and we turned right onto the A1076. and we ran past the hospital. We ran forwards onto the A148 and we ran into town. We turned left onto Blackfriars Road and we ran past the railway station. We turned right onto railway Road and we turned left onto Oldsunway. We entered the car parka nd we parked up near to the bus station. We said goodbye to mum and we walked into the bus station. We had a look around to see what we could catch. It was fairly quiet at this point. We saw Lynx Bus 30 on a #34 to Hunstanton and we decided to do this bus.

Lynx Bus 30 in King's Lynn Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked Norfolk Fusion group ticket at £22 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus station set off out of the bus station and we went around the one-way system and we joined the Eastbound A148. We ran out of town along the same road that we came in on, and we ran forwards onto the A1076. We turned left into the hospital and we ran to the main building. After a brief stop and returned onto the A1076 and at the roundabout we turned left onto the Northbound A149. We ran Northwards for around 3 miles and at thr roundabout we ran forwards onto Lynn Road. We ran into Dersingham and we turned left onto Mountbatten Road. We turned right onto Station Road and we turned left to rejoin Lynn Road. We ran Northwards up to the garden centre and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Lynx Bus 30 as it continued towards Hunstanton.

Lynx Bus 30 in Dersingham

We crossed the road and waited for the Southboud bus. We knoew it wasn't far away becasue we could see it on the map. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Lynx Bus 17 on a #34 to King's Lynn.

Lynx Bus 17 in Dersingham

We got on the bus and we flashd the Fusion day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Southwards down Lynn Road and we turned right onto Station Road. We turned left onto Mountbatten Road and we ran through the housing estate. We turned right back onto Lynn Road and we ran out Dersinham. We joined the Southbound A149 and we ran for about 3 1/2 miles and we turned right onto the A1067. We turned right into the hospital and we stopped outside the main building. We ran back down to the main road and re-joined the Westbound A1067. We ran forwards onto the A148 and we headed into the centre of King's Lynn. We turned left onto Blackfriars Road and we ran past the railway station. We turned right onto Railway Road and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we gut through towards the shops and we went into Moccachinos for breatfast. Matthew used the toilet and when we came back down we order the food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a glass of Coke. When we had finished we went back out to the bus station to see what we could catch. We saw First Eastern Counties 36911 on a Excel to Peterborough.

First Eastern Counties 36911 in King's Lynn Interchange

Also seen was Lynx Bus 62 arriving on a #36 sevice.

Lynx Bus 62 in King's Lynn Interchange

On stand further down the bus station was Lynx Bus 63 on the #36 to Fakenham.

Lynx Bus 63 in King's Lynn Interchange

We decide that we would go to Well-next-the-Sea on the double decker. It was a 2 hour journey! We got on the bus and we should the group Fusion ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. A few minutes later we departed from the bus station onto Railway Road. We continued Northwards onto the A1078 and we ran Northwards out of town. We ran through the North end of town through the industrial area and forwards onto the Eastbound A148. We joined the Northbound A149 and we ran for around 3 mile up to the Southern end of the Dersingham bypass. We crossed the roundabout onto Lynn Road and we ran Northwards through Dersinghham. We continued Northwards through Snettisham and we rejoined the A149. After a short distance we turned left onto Lamsey Lane. We ran into Heacham and we turned left onto Foldate Road. We turned right onto Lodge Road and we headed Northwards. We turned right onto Staithe Road and left onto High Street. We crossed Lynn Road and we ran forwards onto Hunstanton Road. We ran Northwards for a while and we turned right onto Butterfield Meadow. We turned left and re-joined the Northbound A149. We turned left onto Oasis Way and right onto Southend Road. We left the main road and we entered the small bus station on Westgate. The bus had about 5 minutes here and whilst we waited we saw Lynx Bus 61 going the other way. After a short wait we ran down to Southern Road and we ran forwards onto Cliff Parade. We ran forwards onto Lighthouse Lane and we turned left onto the A149. We ran Eastwards along the A149 for quite a distance. We passed through Holme, Thornham, Titchwell, Brancaster and Brancaster Staithe. We continued into Burnham Deepdale and we turned right onto Whiteway Road. Part way up the road we passed Lynx Bus 64 which was parked up in a layby presumably to make it easy to pass. We turned left onto Church Walk and we ran into Burnham Market. We ran along North Street and forwards onto Overy Road. We ran forwatfs onto Mill Road and onto New Road. We turned right onto the A149 and we ran through Holkham and into Wells-next-the-Sea. We ran through the town and along The Quay and we turned right onto Standard Road. We turned right onto Station Road and we stopped at the main stops in town by The Buttlands where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Lynx Bus 63 before it continued towards Fakenham.

Lynx Bus 63 in Wells-next-the-Sea

Once off the bus we spotted a toilet block nearby. Matthew went the toilet and afterwards we headed towards the sea fron. We had just over 30 minutes to wait for the costal hopper bus that we were going to do further Eastwards. We walked down Newgate Land and forwards onto Jinklings Yard. We walked under an archway and we came out on The Quay. We crossed over the road and we went to the edge of the quay. We also took pictures of the old warehouse with the loading bridge the went over to the quays edge. We also saw Lynx Bus 6 on a #36 to King's Lynn.

Lynx Bus 6 in Wells-next-the-Sea

We crossed back over the road and we went to The Golden Fleece for a drink. We order some Coke's and we went and sat outside with uncle Dave. When we had finished our drinks we went under the archway into Jinklings Yard and forwards onto Newgate Lane. When we got to the end of the lane we saw that the bus was already at the stop. As we got closer we saw it was Sanders Services 519 on a CH1 service to Cromer.

Sanders Services 519 in Wells-next-the-Sea

We got on the bus and we flashed the Fussion Day tickets to the driver. the rear of the bus was empty so matthew took a picture inside Sanders Services 519 before sat down.

Inside Sanders Services 519

A few minutes later we set off along Station Road and we ran forwards onto Mill Road. We turned left onto Two Furlong Hill and left onto Burnt Street. We ran out of town Eastwards along the A149 and we ran past the Wells and Walsingham light railway. We ran through Stiffkey, Moston and Blakeney. We passed Sanders Services 521 on the following CH1 service. We continued Eastwards Clay-next-the-Sea and past the wildlife reserve. We continued through Salthouse, Kelling and when we got to Weybourne we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Sanders Services 519 as it continued towards Cromer.

Sanders Services 519 in Weybourne

Once of the bus we went across the road to the pub and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we had a glass of Coke. After we had finished in the pub we had some time so we attempted to walk up to the railway. We set off along Church Street and we turned left onto Station Road. We got part way along Station Road and we decied that it would be too far so we set off back towards the bus stop. Once we got there we only had a few minutes to wait. The burn appeared from around the corner and as it got close we saw it was Sanders Services 524 on a CH1 to Wells-next-the-Sea as expected.

Sanders Services 524 in Weybourne

We got on the bus and we flashed the Norfolk Fussion group ticket to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A149 through Kelling and Salthouse. We ran past the Cley Marshes nature reserve and into Cley-next-the-Sea. We contnued Westwards and we passed Sanders Services 521 on the CH1 to Cromer. We ran through Blakeney, Morston and Stiffkey and we ran through the roadworks. We ran past the light railway and we turned right onto Two Furlong Road and right onto Mill Road. We ran forwards onto Station Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and Matthew got another picture of Sanders Services 524.

Sanders Services 524 in Wells-next-the-Sea

Matthew used the toilet and afterwatfs we decided to walk to the front again to get some chips. We had about 30 minutes again to wait for the #36 back to Hunstanton. We walked down Newgate Land and forwards onto Jinklings Yard. We walked under an archway and we came out on The Quay. When we got to the road we saw Sanders Services 1107 parked up across the other side of the road.

Sanders Services 1107 in Wells-next-the-Sea

We crossed over the road and Matthew sat down on a low wall with uncle Dave whilst I went to get some chips. We sat on the wall and we shared a portion of chips to keep us going till we got back to the chalet. We crossed back over the road and Matthew spotted the ice cream seller in the arcade so he had a vanilla ice cream. We set off back towards the stop and we went under the archway. It was now dark as we walk up Jinklings Yard and forwards onto Newgate Lane. When we got to the end of the lane we stood at the stop by the church. Whilst we waited for out bus we saw Lynx Bus 61 on a #36 to Fakenham. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Lynx Bus 22 on a #36 to Kings Lynn.

Lynx Bus 22 in Wells-next-the-Sea

We got on the bus and we flashed the Fussion Day tickets to the driver for the final time today. We saw that the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Lynx Bus 22 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside Lynx Bus 22

We set off

Lynx Bus 22 in Hunstanton

Trip to Norwich / Great Yarmouth 29-10-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
33806	Norwich BS	Great Yarmouth BS	X1	First Eastern Counties
32653	Great Yarmouth BS	Great Yarmouth, Main Cross Road	2	First Eastern Counties
32653	Great Yarmouth, Opp Barrack Road	Great Yarmouth BS	2	First Eastern Counties
37022	Great Yarmouth BS	Caister, Marram Drive	8	First Eastern Counties
32654	Caister, Marram Drive	Newtown, o/s The Avenue	8	First Eastern Counties
37026	Newtown, o/s The Avenue	Great Yarmouth BS	8	First Eastern Counties
37564	Great Yarmouth BS	Norwich BS	X1	First Eastern Counties

Today was the first full day off our break in East Anglia. Matthew had already expressed a wish to go to Norwich, so we decided we were going to drive over to Norwich later in the day. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ourselves ready and we got in the car and set off out of the caravan park around 11:00. We set off onto Oasis Way and we turned right onto the Southbound A149. We did not continue along the by-pass and we ran through Snettisham and Dersingham passing Lynx Bus 22(#34) and 23(#34). The sat nav took a very cross country route. We turned left onto Manor Road and right onto the B1440. We ran passed the royal residence at Sandringham and we continued down to the A148. We headed East for a short while before turning right onto Lower Lynn Road. We turned right onto Nethergate Street and we headed Southwards through Little Messingham and Great Messingham. We turned left onto the B1145 and we crossed over the A1065. We ran through Litcham Beeston and High Green and we joined the Eastbound A47. We by-passed Dereham and we ran around the South Side of Norwich. Mum had found a cafe that we could stop at on the way into town. We came of the the A47 onto the Northbound A146 and we approached the city from the South East. We turned onto the ring road and we along the A1054 before turning left onto the A147. We turned left onto Hall Road and we passed the cafe before turning right onto Southwell Road and parking up. We walked around the corner back onto Hall Road and we went into the cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we sat in a table outside. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we got back into the car which I had move adjacent to the cafe. We set off along Hall Road and we turned right onto Southwell Road. We turned right onto Grove Road and we turned right onto Brazen Gate before we turned left ibti Sainsbury's and parked up. We said goodbye to mum and we walked onto Queens Road. We crossed over the road and we turned right into the Southern end of the bus station. There were a few buses parked up on layover. We saw KonectBus 619 parked up in the layover area.

KonectBus 619 in Norwich bus station

Matthew wanted to go in the direction of Yarmouth. We saw a bus on stand and it was First Eastern Counties 33806 on a X11 to Great Yarmouth.

First Eastern Counties 33806 in Norwich bus station

We got on the bus and we booked a FirstDay Group Explorer ticket at £14 before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto Surrey Street and we ran down to Queens Road. We headed out of town along the A147 and we turned right onto Martineau Lane. We turned left onto the A146 and we headed South Eastwards. As we ran out of town we saw Belle Coaches LD10 HOL going into the city. On the edge of the city we joined the Eastbound A47. We ran fast for around 10 miles and we veered left onto Norwich Road. We called into Acle and we ran through town, rejoining the Eastbound A47. We ran the last 8 or so miles to the edge of Great Yarmouth and we ran into town. We ran forwards onto Fuller's Hill and forward again onto Priory Plain. We ran into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw First Eastern Counties 32654 on a #8 to James Paget Hospital.

First Eastern Counties 32654 in Great Yarmouth bus station

Also seen was First Eastern Counties 47501 on layover.

First Eastern Counties 47501 in Great Yarmouth bus station

We headed over the road and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we found a table and I went to the bar and got glasses of Coke. We sat and drank the coke and we saw Ambassador Travel (NX) BV22 VSG on a #491 to London. When we had finished out drinks we went outside and we spotted an ALX400 bodied bus at the other end of the bus station. We got closer we and we saw it was First Eastern Counties 32653 on a #2 Barracks Estate circular service. We got on the bus and we placed the FirstDay Group Explorer ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs. The top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Eastern Counties 32653 before we sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station onto Regent Road. We turned right onto Alexandera Road. We ran forwards onto King Street. We turned right onto St Peter's Road and we turned right onto Blackfirars Road. We ran forwards onto Camden Road and continued onto Admiralty Road. We passed 2 gas holders and some artwork behind perspex which is potentially a Banksy. We turned left onto Main Cross Road and left onto South Beach Parade where we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 32653 as it returned to the centre of Great Yarmouth.

First Eastern Counties 32653 in Great Yarmouth

Once off the the bus we spotted grey minibus DA13 YRR parked up near to the Pleasure Beach.

DA13 YRR in Great Yarmouth

We turned left onto Harbord Crescent and left onto Peggotty Road. We turned right onto Admiralty Road and we went to photograph the gas holders. We continued up to the bus stop opposite to the Banksy and we waited for the bus to appear. It was a 20 minute frequency service and it was the same bus doing the run all day. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was as expected First Eastern Counties 32653 on the #2 Barracks Estate circular.

First Eastern Counties 32653 in Great Yarmouth

We got on the bus and we placed the FirstDay Group Explorer ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and we sat down. We set off down Admiralty Road and we ran past the gas holders again. We turned left onto Main Cross Road and left onto South Beach Parade. We turned left onto Harbord Crescent and left onto Peggotty Road. We turned right onto Admiralty Road and we headed Northwards. We ran forwards onto Camden Road and forwards again onto Blackfriars Road. We turned right onto St Peter's Road and left onto Nelson Road Central. We turned left onto St Nicholas Road and we turnd left and entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we looked for something else we could catch. We saw First Eastern Counties 37022 on a #8 to Caister.

First Eastern Counties 37022 in Great Yarmouth bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the FirstDay Group Explorer ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto Regent Road. We turned right onto King Street and we followed the road to the left onto Regent Street. We turned right onto Howard Street South and we headed Northwards. We turned right into The Conge and we enterted the market place. We crossed over Fuller's Hill and we saw First Eastern Counties 36281 on a X1 to Norwich. We continued Northwards up Northgate Street and we turned right onto Beaconsfield Road. We turned left onto North Denes Road and we ran forwards onto Sandringham Road. We turned left onto Barnard Avenue and we turned right onto Beatty Road. We turned left onto Lellicoe Road and we ran past Gret Yarmouth racecourse. We turned right onto the Northbound A149 and we ran past the greyhound track and blue coach D15 SFC which was parked up at the side of the road. We ran forwards onto Yarmouth Road and we ran into Caister. We ran onto the High Street and we veered right onto Ormesby Road. We passed the Haven holiday Park and we turned right onto Second Avebue. We turned right onto Carter Close. We turned left onto Halt Road and left onto Marram Drive where the bus terminated. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 37022 as is prepared to headed back towards Great Yarmouth on the #2 service.

First Eastern Counties 37022 in Caister

Once off the bus we walked along Marram Drive and we turned right onto Second Avenue. We walked down onto the beach and we walked to the esa. After a quick look at the sea we waslked back to the end of Sevond Avenue and matthew used the toilet. We had a few minutes before the next bus was due to go back so we sat on the bench on the sea front and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. We also shared a bounty between the 3 of us. We walked back to Second Avenue and we turned left onto Marram Drive. We saw the bus was already at the stop. As expected it was First Eastern Counties 32654 on a #8 to James Paget Hospital.

First Eastern Counties 32654 in Caister

We got on the bus and we placed the FirstDay Group Explorer ticket under the scanner. The lower salonn was empty so Matthew took a picture inside of First Eastern Counties 32654 before we went upstairs and we sat down.

Inside First Eastern Counties 32654

The bus waited for time and afterwards set off along Marram Drive. We turned left onto Second Avenue and we ran to the end before heading Southwards down Ormesby Road. We ran forwards onto High Street and forwards onto Yarmouth Road. We joined the Southbound A149 and we ran past the greyhound stadium. We turned left onto Jellicoe Road and right onto Beatty Road. We decide to go to the pub so we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 32654 as it carried on towards James Paget Hospital.

First Eastern Counties 32654 in Newtown

We headed into the pub and Matthew used the toilet. We got a glass of Coke and we sat down to watch some lads playing pool whilst we had our drinks. We we had finished we went outside and we waited for the next Southbound bus. Whilst we waited we saw First Eastern Counties 36188 on a #8 to Caister.

First Eastern Counties 36188 in Newtown

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was as expected First Eastern Counties 37026 on a #8 to James Paget Hospital.

First Eastern Counties 37026 in Newtown

We got on the bus and we placed the FirstDay Group Explorer ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and we sat down. We set off down Beatty Road. We turned left onto Barnard Avebue and right onto Sandringham Avenue. We continued Southwards before turning right onto Beaconsfield Road. We turned left onto Northgate Street and we headed Southwards into the town. We veered left onto Fullers Hill and we continued onto Priory Plain. We continued onto Temle Road and we entered the bus station from the North end where we got up and got off the bus. We need to head back to Norwich to meet up with mum. Once off the bus we saw First Eastern Counties 37174 on a #8 to Caister.

First Eastern Counties 37174 in Great Yarmouth bus station

In front of the other bus was First Eastern Counties 37564 on a X11 to Norwich.

First Eastern Counties 37564 in Great Yarmouth bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the FirstDay Group Explorer ticket under the scanner for the final time today before we went upstairs and we sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto King Street and we followed the road to the left onto Regent Street. We turned right onto Howard Street South and we headed Northwards. We turned right into The Conge and we enterted the market place. We turned left Fuller's Hill and we headed out of town along the A47. After about 5 miles we turned right onto New Road and we ran into Acle. We turned left onto The Street and we passed Voyager P24 PJO on a rail replacement service. We turned right onto Norwich Street. We crossed over the the A47 heading towards the railwat station and we turned right to join the Westbound A47. We ran fast along the A47 for another 7 or so miles and we came off the A47 onto the Northbound A146. We crossed over the river Yare and the railway line and we turned right onto the A1054. We turned left onto the A147 and we ran the last mile or so into the city centre. We ran past Sainsburys and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw First Eastern Counties 37274 on a X1 to Lowestoft.

First Eastern Counties 37274 in Norwich bus station

We called mum to find out where she had parked. She was in the multi-storey car park of the adjacent shopping centre. We headed out of the bus station onto the A147 and we walked North Eastwards along the road to the shopping centre. We walked through the shopping centre. Matthew went to the toilet and and we saw a new Costa Coffee shop. Afterwards we looked for the entrance to the car park. Eventually, found our way into the car park. We paid for the parking and we set off out of the carpark onto the Northbound A147. We turned right onto St Crispins Road and left onto Oak Street. We ran forwards onto St Martins Road and we crossed over the A1607 before we turned left onto the A1402. We saw First Eastern Counties 37407 on a #37 to Norwich. We crossed the A140 and we ran forwards onto Reepham Road. We headed through the darkness across Norfolk and we came to the A1270. We travlled along the A1270 for a short distance before joined the Northbound A1067. We continued Northwards through Lenwade, Bawdeswell, Bintree and Guist before travelling to the East of Fakenham and joining the Westbound A148. We turned right onto the B1454 and we headed Northwards. After a few miles we came to a stop and we had to turn around due to an accident on a crossroads with the police and fire brigade in attendance. We went back down the B1454 and we turned right onto an unmarked road before joining the Westbound B1155 We ran through Great Bircham and a few miles later we came out in Snettisham. We turned right onto the Northbound B1440 and we continued Northwards up to the A149. We turned left onto Oasis Way and we crossed over the roundabout onto South Beach Road. We stopped at the chip shop and we picked up food. We turned in the road and we turned right into the caravan park. After we parked up we went into the chalet and we ate our food. Matthew ate his sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Cerry Coke. We chilled out and Matthew soaked his feet in hot water as he had a sore foot. We edited to Blog and we wrote and e-mail. Matthew went to bed around 00:00.... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 28-10-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67146	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63171	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4A	First Potteries
67181	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus before going to East Anglia. Matthew got up around 08:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. In the morning Matthew chilled out in his room. Later on Matthew went downstairs and cut through onto City Road. We walked to the bus stop oppsite the flats and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67146 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67146 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. Once off the bus we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63171 on a #4A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63171 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we ran forwards onto Albion Street. We continued onto Bagnall Street and we entered the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and we waited for a bus towards Fenton. short time later the bus pulled onm stand. We saw it was First Potteries 67181 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67181 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. As we travelled up we saw D&G Bus 165 on a #16 to Hanley. We turned right onto Dividy Road and we saw . 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. 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 at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. We crossed over the road and we headed onto Smothpool Road and we visited the chip shop to get dinner. AFter we had brough the food we walked back along Smithpool Road and turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs nd Matthew had his dinner. It was sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. Later on Matthew went to see the Doctor. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left ono Christchurch Street. We turned right onto City Road and we stopped at the Doctor. After seeing the doactor Matthew returned to the residential unit. We set off along City Road and we cut through onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. We saw Shelton Care Group SH71 KMZ, We turned up about 15:30 to pick up Matthew. He went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off Along Temple Street abd we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. We set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now up for sale. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we saw green minibus R482 NDM parked up. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned left onto the A5035. We stopped at The Gables to pick up a parcel. We got back onto the A5035 we turned right onto Ripon Road. We stopped at the chemist and we picked up some cream for Matthew. We set off onto Ripon Road and we turned left onto the A5035. We drove through Dresdon to Longton and we got onto the Eastbound A50. As we travelled Eastwards along the A50 we saw Goldlinw 1004 / 1038. We ran to the end of the A50 we headed towards Kegworth on the A6. We veered left onto Side Ley and we headed Eastwards through East Leake onto the A6006. We ran through Wymeswokd and we crossed over the A46 before turning left onto Six Hills Lane. We crossed over the A606 and we ran up to Eastwell and we turned right onto Waltham Road. We joined he East bound A607 through Croxton Kerrial. We veered right onto an unmarked road and we headed Eastwards. We crossed over the A1 and we turned left onto the B1174. As we ran into Grantham we saw AC Williams Coaches LX53 BDY. As we entered Grantham up the A52 we saw Centrbus 902 running out of service / 779 on a #24 and Stagecoach East Midlands 19146 on a #1 to . We stopped at Asda and Matthew went to the toilet. We picked up some food and on the way out of the supermarket we filled up with petrol. We set off out of the supermarket and Matthew ate pigs in blanket and a sausage roll. We headed Northwards up the A607 and we turned right onto Belton Lane. We turne right onto Harrowby Lane and we turned right onto the Southbound B6403. We joined the Eastbound A52 and we ran for a few miles before tuning right onto B1181. We turned right onto the A17 and we saw Black Cat TRavel GO02 BCT Northwards. We continued Southwards crossing the Nene at Sutton Bridge. We joined the A47 and we crossed the Great Ouse. We ran to the South of King's Lynn and we joined the Northbound A149. We ran the last 15 or so miles into Hunstatnton and we turned left onto Oasis Way. We turned left at the roundabout and into the campsite. We saw silver minibus NL11 FEV. We got the key to the chalet and we went in and settled down for the night. We had luncheon meat sandwiches and a cup of Fanta Orange. We did the Blog and uploaded pictures. We chilled out and watched TV and Matthew went to bed around 00:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 27-10-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67156	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
32647	Hanley BS	Keele, Sneyd Arms PH	25	First Potteries
32647	Keele, Sneyd Arms PH	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
67145	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	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 and orange juice for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. Across the road we saw First Potteries 67177 on a #11 to Hanley. After getting ready we went downstairs and we got in the car and we drove onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Chrsitchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one-way system in Stoke. We turned left onto London Road and we turned right onto Chamberlain Avenue. We stopped for a short while and Matthew had a can of Coke and afterwards we returned to Fenton. We got in the car and we set off onto Chamberlain Avenue and we turned left London Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We turned right onto Liverpool Street and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we veered left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran to the end before turning left onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to soak his bad foot in a foot spa. Later on he chilled out on his computer and watch buses out of the window we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car MX19 GTF outside there yard.

Afford rent-a-car MX19 GTF in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 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 Steet 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 we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited for a bus back to Keele. A short time later we saw First Potteries 32647 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32647 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the Keele before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street onto Bethesda street where we crossed over the ring road and we saw First Potteries 63103 on a #25 to Hanley. We ran down through Shelton along Cauldon Road and we turned left onto Station Road outside the railway station. We went forwards onto A52 and we followed the road around to the right and under the railway line. We crossed over the A500. We continued into Stoke centre along Church Street. We went out of the other side of Stoke and up Hartshill Road into Hartshill. We turned left into The Avenue and we ran down to Hilton Road and we turned right into the hospital where we saw Magnum PF64 RJJ. We ran through the hospital and we turned right onto the A34. We ran up to Newcastle and forwards onto Barracks Road at the roundabout. We came into the bus station onto Barracks Road we turned right onto Ryecroft. We veered left onto Merrial Street and after a brief stop we ran forwards onto Church Street. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto the A525. We turned right into Orme Road and we saw First Potteries 37146 on a #25 to Hanley. We continued along Orme Road before we re-joined the Westbound A525. We climbed the steep hill up to Keele and we turned left into the campus. We turned left onto University Drive we did a u-turn and headed into the campus. At the main roundabout we turned left and we ran around the shops and student union bar. We ran through the campus past the back of the library and out the other side into the village. We got up and got off the bus. We crossed over The Village and walked to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. After we had finished eating we went outside and we saw First Potteries 32647 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke we sitting down. We set off through the campus We turned right onto University Drive and we ran up to the entrance of the campus before turning right onto the A525. We ran down the hill and we crossed over the roundabout. We went past the scrapyards which is going to be the site of some new houses. We turned left onto Orme Road. We ran through the estate and to the end of the road. We turned left onto the A525 and at the roundabout onto the Southbound A34. We ran down two roundabout and we went left onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus we saw First Potteries 67145 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67145 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. We saw First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Newcastle. For tea Matthew had lasagne followed by cake. Later on Matthew went out to the pub. We went downstairs and onto Temple Street. we turned right onto Christchurch Street and along the road to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. After spending time in the pub Matthew returned to the residential unit. We set off along Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and went to his room. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Blackpool 25-10-2022

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

Today Matthew was in Blackpool and he was going out on the bus later on. Later on he was returning to the residential unit. Matthew got up around 06:50 and we got dressed and ready to go down for breakfast. We had full English breakfast and orange juice. After breakfast we returned to the hotel bag. After getting ready we set off onto foot down Lord Street and we turned right onto Springfield Road and right onto Talbot Road. We turned left onto Corporation Street and we saw Blackpool Transport 453 on layover.

Blackpool Transport 453 in Blackpool

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

Blackpool Transport 570 in Blackpool

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

Blackpool Transport 563 in Blackpool

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

Blackpool Transport 576 in Blackpool

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

Walton's of Preston BN17 JYA in Blackpool

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

Coastliner Buses 6 in Blackpool

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

Stagecoach Lancashire 15577 in Blackpool

Also seen was Dunwood YR17 CYC.

Dunwood YR17 CYC in Blackpool

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

Blackpool Transport 575 in Blackpool

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

Blackpool Transport 570 in Blackpool

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

Stotts BV17 GRK in Blackpool

We got on the coach after putting the cases in the luggage compartemtn and we sat down. We set off along New Bonny Street and we turned left onto the Westbound A584. We turned right onto the A5230 and carried on until we reached the M55. We did the motorway Eastwards to the M6 and a couple of junctions on we joined the Southbound M61. We ran down to the M60 and we joined the anti-clockwise M60. We ran for a couple of junctions and we joined the Westbound M602. We came off the A57 at junction 8 and we joined the Westbound A635(M) and we joined the A5103. We ran forwards onto Great Bridgewater Street and we ran forwards onto Chepstow Street and right onto Chorlton Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. We crossed over Chorlton Street and turned right onto Bloom Street. We turned right Minshull Street and we went under the railway line before turning onto the A6. We walked back to the railway station and Matthew visited the toilet, We also visited burger king and Matthew had a burger and fries. We waited for a train back to Stoke-on-Trent. After a short while we got on the train and we found a seat. We set off Southwards out of Manchester Piccadilly and we ran fast down to Stockport. After a station stop we continued Southwards to Macclesfield. We ran fast through Congleton and Kidsgrove to Stoke-on-Trent where we got up and got off the train. Once off the train we got a Lucky Seven taxi up to Fenton. We set off along Station Road and we joined the Westbound A52. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.