Trip to Altrincham / Timperley 04-01-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
4708	Altricham Interchange	Timperley Village	286	Arriva NW&W
4708	Timperley Village	Altricham Interchange	285	Arriva NW&W
3131	Altricham Interchange	Sale, Court	19	Arriva NW&W
3102	Sale,	Urmston, Stop E	245	Arriva NW&W
3126	Urmston, Stop G	Sale, Court	18	Arriva NW&W
3097	Sale,	Altricham Interchange	263	Arriva NW&W
4703	Altricham Interchange	Altrincham, Sainsbury's	284	Arriva NW&W

Today we decided to re-visit Altrincham. Matthew had brought it to my attention that it was the last day of Arriva NW&W operating in Gretarer Manchester, as from the 5th January Metroline were taking over the services that Arriva NW run and there depot. REserach for the trip consisted of looking where to park and where to eat, as well as checking the weather. The weather was forcast for cold and dull weather with a chance of Snow later on. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Mum arrived home from work just after 11:00 and we set off to pick up uncle Dave just before 12:00. We set off through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued down Wheildon Road and we joined the Northbound A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we joined the one-way system around Stoke. We turned left onto London Road and we stopped at Sainbury's to fill up with petrol. Afterwards we set off onto London Road and we ran forwards onto Campbell Place. We turned left onto Church Street and we turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We re-joined the Northbound A500 and we headed Northwards through Etruria and Longport. We continued through Talke to Barthomley and we joied the Northboud M6. As we travelled up the M6 we saw. We came off the M6 at junction 19 and we joined the Northbound A556. After a few miles we ran forwards onto the A56. We ran into Altrincham and we turned right onto St Margarets Road. We turned left onto Woodville Street and we veered left onto The Downs. We ran forwards onto Lloyd Street and we turned right into Sainsbury's. After we parked up we walked onto Oxford Road and we went to the Oxford Road Cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and we waited to be seated. Matthew had a bacon and sausage barm washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we said goodbye to mum and she went to the shop and we headed up to Ashley Road. We considered catch a bus into town, but we end up walking along Ashley Road and forwards onto Railway Street. We walked to the Interchange and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we saw it was Arriva NW&W 4708 on a #286 to Timperley.

Arriva NW&W 4708 in Altrincham Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked Any Bus day tickets at £5 each. The bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 4708 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4708

We set off out of the Interchange and we turned right onto Stamford New Road. We ran forwards onto Barrington Road and we turned right onto Gaskell Road and we saw Arriva NW&W 4704 on a #285 to Altrincham. We turned right onto Ellesmere Road and we turned left into Grosvenor Road. We turned right onto Wellington Road and we turned left into Brook Lane and we ran forwards onto Brookway and we ran forwards onto Moss Lane. We turned left onto the B5165 and we turned right onto Riddings Road and we saw West Wythenshawe Boxing Club KO52 JAB. We turned right onto Woodhouse Lane East and we ran forwards onto Heyes Lane and we turned left into Langham Grove. We turned right onto Grange Aveue and we turned right onto Grange Road. We turned left onto the B5165 and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4708 as it continued towards Altrincham.

Arriva NW&W 4708 in Timperley

Once off the bus we headed into the nearby pub. After going to the toilet Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we weant outside and we met up with uncle Dave. We visited the Frank Sidebottom statue and we went to Sainsbury's. We bought a bottle of Coke and some Angel Slices. We walked back around the corner and we waited for a bus towards Altrincham. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 4708 on the #285 to Altrincham.

Arriva NW&W 4708 in Timperley

We got on the bus and we placed the Any Bus tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Park Road. We turned right onto Grange Road. We turned left onto Grange Avenue and left onto Langham Grove. We turned right onto Heyes Lane we continued onto Woodhouse Lane East. We turned left onto Riddings Road. We turned left onto Park Road and right onto Moss Lane. We continued onto Brookway and forwards onto Brook Lane. We ran forwards onto Brookland Parkway and we turned right onto Wellington Road. We crossed over the tram and railway line At Navigation Road and we turned left onto Grosvenor Road. We turned right onto Ellesmere Road and left onto Gaskell Road. We turned left onto the B5164 and we crossed over the A560 and we ran into the Interchange. We got off the bus and we spotted another bus at the other end of the Interchange. We got closer and we saw it was Arriva NW&W 3131 on a #19 to Wythenshawe.

Arriva NW&W 3131 in Altrincham Interchange

We gpt on the bus and we placed the Any Bus day tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set of out of the Interchange and we turned right onto the A538. We crossed the A560 onto Barrington Road and we turned right onto the A56. We ran through Broadheath and West Timperley. We turned left onto Woodhouse Lane and right onto Manor Avenue. We turned left onto Cherry Lane and we turned right onto Firsway. We turned left onto Manor Avenue and we turned right onto the A6144 and we headed into Ashton Upon Mersey. We veered left and we followed the B5166. We headed into Sale and as we reached the A56 we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus e crossed over the B5166 and we headed to a Northbound stop on the A56. We waited for a Northbound Arriva service. Whilst we waited we saw Warrington's Own Buses 1020 on a #5 to THe Trafford Centre.

Warrington's Own Buses 1020 in Sale

Whilst we waited Matthew a couple of Angel Slices. A few minutes later we saw an Arriva bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 3102 on a #245 to The Trafford Centre.

Arriva NW&W 3102 in Sale

We got on the bus and we placed the any bus day tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off Northwards through Sale and we went under the M60. We continued to Stretford and we turned left onto the A5145. We ran forwards onto the B5213 and we ran into Urmston. We turned right onto The B5214 and we crossed over the railway line. We decided to get up and get off the bus here. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 3102 as it continued towards The Trafford Centre.

Arriva NW&W 3102 in Urmston

We decided to have a short break off the buses so we we headed towards the entrance of Sainsbury's. On the way we saw Stagecoach Manchester 12042 on a #15 to Piccadilly Gardens.

Stagecoach Manchester 12042 in Urmston

We walked along the passageway in between Poundland and Sainsbury's and we went into the shop. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we grabbed a couple of chocolate bars and queued up for quite a while to pay for them. Afterwards we headed back to the B5214 and we crossed over the road. We just missed the #245 to Altrincham so we had to think of an alternative to head back towards Sale ad Altrincham. A few minutes later we saw another Arriva bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 3126 on a #18 to Wythenshawe.

Arriva NW&W 3126 in Urmston

We got on the bus and we placed the Any Bus day tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Southwards down the B5214 and we crossed over the railway line. We turned right onto the B5213 and we headed Westwards out of town. We turned left onto the B5158 and we crossed over the Mersey. We turned left onto the A6144 and we turned right onto Manor Avenue. We turned left onto Firs Road and we ran forwards onto the B5166. We ran through Ashton Upon Mersey and we ran towards Sale. We we reached the A56 we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of Arriva NW&W 3126 as it continued towards Manchester Airport.

Arriva NW&W 3126 in Sale

We crossed over the A56 and we headed into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a glass of Coke. After we finished our drinks we went outside and we crossed over School Road. We saw Arriva N&W 3102 on a #245 to Altrincham and we turned it down as we had already been on it earlier. Whilst we waited for the next bus Matthew had his Twirl that we bought from Sainsbury's in Urmston. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 3097 on a #263 to Altrincham.

Arriva NW&W 3097 in Sale

We got on the bus and we placed the Any Bus day tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Southwards out of Sale along the A56. We travelled through West Timperley and Broadheath. at the Northern edge of Altrincham we turned left onto Barrington Road and we crossed over the A560. We ran forwards onto the A560 and we entered the Interchange. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 3097 as it parked up on layover.

Arriva NW&W 3097 in Altrincham Interchange

Also seen was Stagecoach Manchester 12189 which was on layover in between runs on the #11 to Stockport. We headed into the Interchange and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we decided to catch abus towards Sainsburys. We knew we could catch eiter a #283 or a #284 as these went either side of the supermarket where mum had returned to. We came back from the toilet and we saw Arriva NW&W 4703 getting ready to work a 284 Hale circular.

Arriva NW&W 4703 in Altrincham Interchange

We got on the bus and we placed the Any Bus tickets under the scanner for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the Interchange and we turned left onto the A538. After a few hundred yards we turned left onto Lloyd Street. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4703 as it continued towards Hale.

Arriva NW&W 4703 in Altrincham

Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we headed into Sainsbury's car park and we met up with mum. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. We set off out of the car park and we turned left onto Lloyd Street Lane. We turned left onto Ashley Road and left onto Hale Road. We stopped and I went to get some food from the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. When I had finished eating We set off down Hale Road. We turned right onto Brown Street. We turned right onto Ashley Road and left onto Marlborough Road. We got a bit lost following only the voice instruction of the sat nav but we eventually got to where we needed to be. We ran along Langham Road and forwards onto Park Road. We turned left onto the Southbound A56 and after a couple of miles we ran forwards onto the A556. We joined the Southbound M6 and as we headed South in the dark At junction 16 we joind the A500 and we saw ABC Supreme YB73 VZT and an unidentified Paul's of Stoke coach. We ran through Etruria and Stoke and we came off the A500 onto Whelldon Road. We stopped at uncle Daves. Matthew used the toilet and we put today's trip on uncle Dave's calendar. We got back in the car and we set off back to Blurton. We set off onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 19:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer. Matthew had his medication and we did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. Matthew had a red velvet cake and a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew settled down around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 03-01-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6010	Fenton, Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
67148	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
44514	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
67150	Fenton, Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35941	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, o/s Cherry Tree PH	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Grandma's and going to Blurton, but first he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew chilled out in his room and we saw Shelton Care Group WF24 BCE outside. Later on Matthew went out to catch the bus. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford Rent-a-car DL21 NSV parked up in their garage.

Afford Rent-a-car DL21 NSV in Fenton

We continued to the bus stop 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 D&G Bus 6010 on a #1 to Park Site.

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. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Hanford Court Care Home LX12 CGO. 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. Once we got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a look around to see what we might catch. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67148 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67148 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off 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. 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 turned left onto Upper Cross Street and we turned right onto Wood Street. We turned left onto Ashwood and we turned right onto Longley Road. We turned left onto Heathcote Street and we turned right onto Galsworthy Road. We turned right onto Bambury 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. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and we turned right onto John Street. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Afterwards Matthew visited the shop and brought a flake. We crossed over Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We stopped at the chip shop and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with can of Coke. When we had finished we headed back to the bus station. We crossed over the road and we headed back into the bus station. We waited for the next #23 back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67178 on a #8 to Ball Green. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 44514 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 44514 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat 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 left onto Copeland Street. We continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and 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. A short time later I arrived to pick up Matthew. After getting his belongings we set off downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford rent-a-car BF24 YFA parked up at the garage.

Afford rent-a-car BF24 YFA in Fenton

We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. As short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67150 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67150 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 and in the petrol station. 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 had a look around to see what we might catch. We saw D&G Bus 111 on a #94B to Bradwell.

D&G Bus 111 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35941 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35941 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. We got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 35941 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35941 in Newcastle

Once off the bus we headed along the A34 and we went up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car via uncle Daves house. We set off just after 17:30 and we set off onto Victoria Street. We joined the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500. We turned right onto the A500. We veered left into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We set off back down towards Stoke and onto the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and and we went around the one-way system and we turned left onto London Road. We headed into the West End, and we ran past the former Oak Tree pub which has now been demolished. We ran to the end of London Road and we sat at the light waiting to turn right onto the A34. We continued up to the pub and we parked up. We walked into the pub and Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 35940 on a #101 to Stafford and Cabability FJ11 FJD heading towards Newcastle. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and we continued into Trentham and we crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and watch TV. Later on we dropped uncle Dave off back at home. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We ran through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog and had a can of Irn Bru and a Galaxy Ripple. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Bentilee 02-01-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67148	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35950	Newcastle BS	Hanley, stop S7	39	First Potteries
63103	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Tyson Green	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 for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group WF24 BCE. Matthew got ready to go to Newcastle. Whilst getting ready we saw Travel Express SM65 DMY heading towards Stoke. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63100 in Fenton

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67148 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67148 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 returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus to Hanley arrive on stand. It was First Potteries 35950 on a #39 to Hanley. 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 got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 35950 as it continued towards the bus station.

First Potteries 35950 in Hanley

We continued along Stafford Street and we stopped at the cosmetics shop to buy dinner and we turned right onto Fountain Square. We crossed over Tontine Square and we visited Primark. Matthew brought some clothes for his up and coming overnight trip. Afterwards we crossed over Tontine Square and we headed towards the shopping centre and we went down into the market. Afterwards we came up into the shopping centre and we went to No 22's and Matthew had a bottle of Coke. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we went usptairs and out of the shopping centre onto Tontine Street. We walked onto Lichfield Street and we entered the bus station. Once off the bus we visited the toilet. We waited for a bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63114 on a #39A to Butt Lane. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63103 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63103 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Bentilee 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 got up and got off. We walked down Dawlish Drive and we got in a City Cabs taxi and we set off along onto Dawlish Drive. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and we turned right onto Malthouse Road. We turned right onto Wooliscroft Road and left onto Corneville Road. We turned right onto Ruxley Road and right onto the A52 and and we turned left onto Eaves Lane. We turned left onto Greasley Road and continued onto Greasley Road. Before we joined the A5009 and we ran past the Cemetery to Milton and we turned left onto Millrise Road and we ran forwards onto Maunders Road and we crossed over the old railway line. We turned right onto Newford Crescent and left onto the A53. We turned into the retail park. We headed through Cobridge and we ran past the site of the new Wrights Pies shop. At the lights we turned left onto Waterloo Road. We ran down to the ring Road and then we ran around Hanley before going onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to Joiners Square and we continued onto Victoria Road. We ran up to the top and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room to use his computer and watch buses. Matthew took a can of Irn Bru. When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of lemon cheesecake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. 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 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.