Trip to Blackpool 12-07-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
MIB 270	Fenton	Blackpool, Seasiders	Charter	Copeland's Tours
MIB 270	Blackpool, Seasiders	Fenton	Charter	Copeland's Tours

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Blackpool on a coach. Matthew got up around 06:00. and had toast for breakfast. Around 09:00 we set off downstairs and onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and we cut through onto onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street and waited for the coach to arrive. A short time later the coach appeared. It was required Copeland's Tours MIB 270.

Copeland's Tours MIB 270 in Fenton

We got on the coach and we sat down in our seats. We set off onto Manor Street and we crossed over City Road. We ran over the railway line and then we turned went Forwards onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran North up to the M6 and we continued North as far as junction 20. We ran through Cheshire and into Lancashire and to the East of Preston. We joined the Westbound M55 and we ran to the end. We ran forwards onto Yeadon Way and we ran up to the coach park near to Bloomfield Road where we got up and got off the coach. Once we had parked up we headed along Seasiders Way and we walked into Lonsdale Road we waied for a taxi to Cheadle in Autocabs taxi. We set off onto B5262 and we turned left onto the A5073 and right onto St Anne's Road. We took the next right turning and parked up. We went in the leisure centre. Matthew played football and generally chilled out. When it was time to go we got back aboard. When we had finished we got in the car and we set off onto St Anne's Road. We turned left onto the A5073 and right onto the B5262 and we turned right onto Promenade. A few minutes later we saw Blackpool Transport 563 on a #11 to Lytham.

Blackpool Transport 563 in Blackpool

A short while later we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 15473 on a #68 to Preston.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15473 in Blackpool

We sat on the wall and we shared a portion of chips to keep us going till we got back to the chalet. We went across the road to the Central Pier. Matthew went on a few rides. He went on the Ferris wheel. Once we had finished eating we went up Promenade and we saw Alfa A130.

Alfa A130 in Blackpool

Another vehicle seen was silver minibus MF06 LLN.

MF06 LLN in Blackpool

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. Whilst we waited for out bus we saw Blackpool Transport 236 on a #2 to Blackpool Zoo.

Blackpool Transport 236 in Blackpool

Also seen was Blackpool Transport 577 on a #11 to Lytham.

Blackpool Transport 577 in Blackpool

He collected some shells and wrote in the sand as well as doing some paddling in the sea. When we had finished we headed back up to The Promenade and we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 15579 on a #68 to Preston.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15579 in Blackpool

Also seen was Blackpool Transport 222 on a #2 to Blackpool Zoo.

Blackpool Transport 222 in Blackpool

As we walked along the Prom we saw Blackpool Transport 433 on a #11 to Lytham.

Blackpool Transport 433 in Blackpool

We returned to the cafe and Matthew had a a piece of cheesecake washed down with a can of Coke and we had finished eating we went next door to Tower Gifts and Matthew bought some boots and Matthew took a few bus pictures whilst we waited. We saw Olympia Travel YT19 KUE.

Olympia Travel YT19 KUE in Blackpool

We cut through onto Chapel Street and we walked down Foxhall Road. We went to The New Chippery and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards Matthew sat down with us and had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we headed back out onto Foxhall Road and we turned left onto Princess Street. We ran forwards onto Tyldesley Road. We ran through Rigby Road and we continued the B5262. We turned left onto the Lonsdale Road and we ran forwards onto Seasider's and Matthew went to the toilet. We walked along Seasiders Way and we stopped at the coach park. We saw Stotts SE18 YWX on layover.

Stotts SE18 YWX in Blackpool

Another vehicle seen was Veezu YP68 YWZ.

Veezu YP68 YWZ in Blackpool

As expected, transport for the journey home was Copeland's Tours MIB 270.

Copeland's Tours MIB 270 in Blackpool

We got on the coach and we sat down in our allocated seats. The coach set off along Seasiders Way and we ran forwards onto Yeadon Way. We joined the Eastbound M55 and we ran the 20 miles or so back to the motorway. We joined the Southbound M6 and Matthew ate a ham sandwich as we barrelled Southwards through Lancashire. We got onto the Westbound A59. We ran into town and we past the cafe. We went onto the Northbound A6 and we crossed over the Ribble and we ran South before joining the Eastbound M65. At the first roundabout we turned right and joined the Southbound M61. We ran down to the M60 we went forwards onto the M602. We came off the M60 at junction 7 and we turned left onto the Northbound A56 and we ran towards Sale. We travelled through West Timperley and Broadheath. at the Northern edge of Altrincham and after a couple of miles we ran forwards onto the A556. We joined the Southbound M6 and we ran down to junction 16. We went Southwards down the A500 to Etruria and we cam off the A500. We turned left onto City Road. We went under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Manor Street and we got up and got off the coach. We walked back into Manor Street and we turned left onto City Road and we turned right Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. 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.

Trip to Fenton / Newcastle 16-02-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67654	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going to see Grandma later on and going to the pub and returning to Blurton for the weekend. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued to the day centre and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew . Matthew didn't feel very well so he returned to the residential unit. We set off on foot ont Christchurch Street and we turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstiars to chill out and use his computer. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternon Matthew had a nap. He woke up and used his computer whilst he waited for me to pick him up to return to Blurton for the weekend. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw white minibus HV54 VHP going towards Stoke.

HV54 VHP in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Copeland's Tours coach MIB 978 going towards Hanley.

Copeland's Tours MIB 978 in Fenton

Just after 14:30 I arrived at the residential unit to pick up Matthew. Matthew put his pictures onto his camera and we got some batteries and his bag and we went downstairs to the car. Just after 15:00 we set off back to Blurton in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we continued onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton along Blurton Road we saw D&G Bus 118 on a #40 to Hanley. We turned right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive past the new build house and we saw Stanton's of Stoke KS05 BUS by the high school. We got home around 15:15. When we got home Matthew had toast and a glass of dandelion & burdock. Today we were catching the 15:56 to Newcastle as we were going to the pub via Grandma's House. We set off around 15:45 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. Whilst at the bus stop we saw Caudwell Construction DV12 JVY stop to drop someone of before continuing towards the A5035.

Cauldwell Construction DV12 JVY in Blurton

Shortly afterwards the bus came around the corner and it was dud First Potteries 67654 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67654 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we saw Stoke City Academy BL66 YRN going towards Longton. We went over the railway line into Trentham and we passed First Potteries 63172 on a #22 to Longton. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #21A to the Trentham Hotel. Due to roadworks in Hanford instead of turning left into Wilson Road we ran down Mayne Street down to the A34. We headed into Trent Vale and we passed First Potteries 67603 on the final #22 turn. We turned right into Harpfields Road and forwards on Hilton Road. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme HN16 XNU & E-zec patient transport SF15 EOY. We turned right onto the A34 and we saw First Potteries 32648 going the other way. A couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67654 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67654 in Newcastle

As we got off the bus we look down the road and saw a habdful of buses following up the road. Behinbd us was First Potteries 65041 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65041 in Newcastle

We also saw E-zec patient transport YJ16 GEU going towards Newcastle.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GEU in Newcastle

After that we saw First Potteries 65038 on another #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65038 in Newcastle

As we started to walk towards grandma we asw a coach in the distance. As it got closer we saw that it was Leon's coaches 222 going towards Newcastle.

Leons 222 in Newcastle

We crossed over A34 and we headed up the hill to Grandma's House. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. It had been Grandma's birthday recently so Matthew gace her a card and a couple of presents that he had brough whilst out with the residential unit. Around 18:00 we set off onto Victoria Street and we saw white minibus YK08 PVA. We turned left onto the A34. As we past the hospital we saw First Potteries 37146 on a #101 to Hanley. We continued down the A34 and we ran down into Trent Vale and we went into the pub. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included E-zec patient transport YN15 FEO going Southwards as well as D&G 38 running out of service. We also saw First Potteries 32639 on a #101 to Stafford. Once we had finished eating we set off to pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we joined the Northbound A500. We came off the A500 and we turned right onto the A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran up to Heron Street and we crossed over the A50 and we continued into Blurton along Blurton Road where we saw School's Out YG58 WFS. We turned right onto Church Road and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we composed a few e-mails and sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa doing e-mails and writing the until bedtime around 01:00... Mark