Trip to Buxton / Tideswell 31-12-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
294	Buxton Market Place	Whaley Bridge, Shallcross Road	190	High Peak
510	Whaley Bridge, Shallcross Road	Buxton Market Place	190	High Peak
36993	Buxton Market Place	Tideswell, Fountain Square	65	Stagecoach Yorkshire
36989	Tideswell, Fountain Square	Buxton Market Place	65	Stagecoach Yorkshire
295	Buxton Market Place	Hartington, Square	442	High Peak
291	Hartington, Square	Buxton Market Place	442	High Peak

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus and it was New Years Eve. 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 Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Also seen was blue minibus BX53 ADV going towards Stoke.

BX53 ADV in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw D&G Bus 115 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 115 in Fenton

We went downstairs and got into car we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto City Road and we continued onto King Street. We ran through Foley and under the railway Bridge into Longton. We ran forwards onto Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 63382 in the depot. We turned left onto the A5272 and we ran through Bentilee to Bucknall. We continued onto the A52 and at the traffic lights we turned right onto the Northbound A5009. we ran through Abbey Hulton and Milton into Badderly Green and we joined the A53 at Stockton Brook. We ran through Endon and continued Northwards to Longsdon. We ran up to Ladderedge and we ran down the hill into Leek. We ran up the hill into Leek town centre and we continued onto Ball Haye Street. We turned right onto the A53 and we ran Eastwards out of town. We ran through Blackshaw Moor and we climbed the hill through Winkhill. We ran over the top of the moor through Flash and we ran down into Buxton. We continued into the town centre and we saw High Peak 695 on a #199 to Manchester Airport. We ran along Station Road and we parked up in the main car park in town. We saw Bentley's Coaches J99 BCL parked up. Once we got out of the car we to the pub for dinner. Matthew had chicken burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we walked to the market square to catch a bus. We saw High Peak 294 on a #190 to Whaley Bridge. We got on the bus and we brought a High Peak day ticket before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off from the Square along Terrace Road and we turned right onto Station Road. We ran forwards onto Spring Garden and we went forwards onto Fairfield Road. We ran Northwards out of town along the A6 and we turned right onto Waterswallos Road. We turned left onto Upper End Road and we ran through Upper End. We turned right onto Batham Gate Road and we ran forwards onto Smalldale Road. We ran through Smalldale and forwards onto Batham gate and at the end of the road we turned left. In Paek Forest we turned left onto the A623. We followed the road through Sparrowpit and we joined the Northbound A6. We turned left onto the B5470 and we ran into Chapel-en-le-Frith. We ran up to Morrisons and afterwards we turned left onto Hayfield Road. We crossed under the A6 and we continued into Chapel Milton. We continued along the A624 and we ran forwards onto the B6062. We ran through Chinley and we continued through Buxworth before joining the Southbound A6. We turned right onto Buxton Road and we ran Southwards into Whaley Bridge. We joined the B5470 and we turned right onto Elnor Lane. We ran to the terminus where we got up and got off the bus. We spent a couple of hours hanging around and we caught a bus back to Buxton. It was High Peak 510 on a #190 to Buxton. We got on the bus and brought a High Peak day ticket before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We ran Northwards up Elnor lane and we turned left onto the B5470. We turned right onto the A5004 and we ran Northwards through Whaley Bridge. We joined the Northbound A6 and we turned right onto the B6062. We ran through Buxwoth and Chinley and we ran forwards onto the A624. We went under the A6 and we ran down into Chapel-en-le-Frith. We turned right onto Market Street and we ran to Morrisons. After a brief wait we ran Eastwards out of town along the B5470. We joined the Southbound A6 and we turned left onto the A623. We ran through Sparrowpit and we continued Southwards to Peak Forest. We turned right onto Eldon Lane and we turned right onto Batham Gate. We ran through Smalldale and Peakdale and we turned left onto School Road. We ran through Upper End and forwards onto Upper End Road. We turned right onto Water Swallows road and we ran to the edge of Buxton. We turned left onto the A6 and we ran into town. We ran up Station Road and we turned left onto the A515. We got up and got off in Market Square. Once off the bus we looked for another bus to catch. We saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 36993 on a #65 to Sheffield. We got on the bus and we brought a High Peak day ticket before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Southwards down the A515 and we turned left onto Dale Road. We ran to the end and we turned righ onto the Southbound A6. We ran fast for a few miles before turned left onto the B6049. We ran near to Blackwell and we continued up to Miller's Dale. Just South of Tideswell we turned right onto a lane and we ran into Litton. We turned around in the village and we headed back to the main road. We turned right and we ran Northwards into Tideswell where we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus we visited a shop. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke and a bar of chocolate. We waited for a bus back towards Buxton. A short time later we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 36989 on a #65 to Buxton. We got on the bus and we flashed the High Peak day ticket to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Southwards down the B6049 and we turned left onto the lane into Litton. After turning around we headed back to the B6049. We joined the Southbound B6049 and we ran through Miller's Dale and close to Blackwell. We turned right onto the Northbound A6 and we ran towards Buxton. We ran into the town centre and we turned right onto Station Road. We turned left onto the A515 and we stopped at the Market Square where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we looked for something else we could do before we went home. We saw High Peak 295 on a #442 to Ashbourne. We got on the bus and we flashed the High Peak day ticket to the driver before we sat down. The bus set off Southwards down the A515 and we turned right onto Harpur Hill. We ran forwards onto Barlow Road and we ran Southwards. We went though Barlow's Bar and we continued along the B5053. We turned left onto Dale View and we ran Southwards through Earl Sterndale. We continued South Eastwards and we turned right onto Tagg Lane. We ran down the hill into Crowdecote and we ran fordwards onto High Street and into Longnor. We turned right and we ran Southwards down Buxton Road to Warslow. After going into the village we headed Eastwards through Hulme into Hartington. where we got up and got off the bus. We waited in the square for the next bus to Buxton. A short time later we saw High Peak 291 on a #442 to Buxton. We got on the bus and we flashed the High Peak day ticket to the driver for the final time today before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Westwards through Hulme and into Warslow. We turned around in the village and we headed North up Buxton Road into Lognor. We turned right onto the High Street and we headed Eastwards and into Crowdecote. We climbed the hill out of the village and we ran Eastwards a few miles before turning left and headed up to Earl Sterndale. We turned right onto the B5053 and we ran Northwards through Barlow's Bar. We ran up towards Harpurs Hill and we joined the Northbound A515. We ran into the centre of Buxton where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Spring Garden and back to the car park. We got in the car and we set off onto Station Road. We ran forwards onto the A53 and we headed Westwards out of town. After passing the junction of the A54 we climbed up the hill and out of Derbyshire into Staffordshire. We ran through Flash and Winkhill and we ran down the hill into Blackshaw Moor. We continued into Leek and we ran past Lidl and the new KFC site and we turned left onto Ball Haye Street. We ran onto the A53 and we ran Southwards out of town. We climbed up the hill towards Ladderedge and we ran down the other side into Longsdon. We continued Southwards through Endon and we veered left onto the A5009. We ran through Milton and Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall. At Limekiln light we ran forwards onto the A52. We crossed over the roundabout at Joiners Square and we ran towards Stoke. We ran alongside the railway line and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill in to Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room for a while. Later on Matthew attended a new Years Eve party. We went downstairs and the main lounge was filled with food. Matthew ate egg sandwiches and a burger followed by lots of cake! He also drank a bottle of Coke. Matthew stayed up until after midnight in order to see in the new year. Happy New Year 2020! Matthew went upstairs and we to bed around 00:30... Mark.

Trip to Chesterfield / Brimington 13-08-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
17008	Chesterfield, New Beetwell Street	Chesterfield, Opp Brookfield Avenue	84	Stagecoach Yorkshire
17008	Chesterfield, Adj Brookfield Avenue	Chesterfield, New Beetwell Street	84	Stagecoach Yorkshire
17009	Chesterfield, New Beetwell Street	Chesterfield, Royal Hospital	84	Stagecoach Yorkshire
17009	Chesterfield, Royal Hospital	Chesterfield, New Beetwell Street	84	Stagecoach Yorkshire
17007	Chesterfield, New Beetwell Street	Chesterfield, Royal Hospital	84	Stagecoach Yorkshire
17007	Chesterfield, Royal Hospital	Chesterfield, New Beetwell Street	84	Stagecoach Yorkshire
15693	Chesterfield, New Beetwell Street	Chesterfield, Adj Brunswick Street	50A	Stagecoach Yorkshire
34364	Chesterfield, Opp Stagecoach Bus Depot	Chesterfield, New Beetwell Street	90	Stagecoach Yorkshire
14000	Chesterfield, New Beetwell Street	Brimington, Adj Three Horseshoes	74	Stagecoach East
36993	Brimington, Opp Ark Tavern	Chesterfield, New Beetwell Street	74	Stagecoach Yorkshire

Today we decided to visit Chesterfield. We had seen online that Stagecoach Yorkshire were holding a farewell day for the Dennis Tridents at Chesterfield. As the car had now been fixed we told Matthew on Friday that we were going to visit Chesterfield. Research consisted of checking for the weather, which was for dry weather with some sunshine. We also did some research into where we could park. We decided that we could eat at The Salt Box cafe in Hatton as it was only just off the A50. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We set off around 11:40 and we ran down to the A5035. We went North up through Dresden and up to Longton where we joined the Eastbound A50. As we travelled East we passed Cooks WA10 KNL & Copeland's Tours MIB 536. We left the A50 onto the A511 and we ran the couple of miles to the Salt Box cafe. As we got to the traffic lights we saw Arriva Midlands 3708 on a #1 to Uttoxeter. In the Cafe Matthew went to the toilet and then had a breakfast. This was followed by a a slice of cake washed down with a small bottle of Coke. Whilst we ate we saw Trent Barton 618 (V2) & 657(V1). When we had finished we got back into the car and we carried on East through Hilton and onto the A516. We travelled North up the A516 and onto the A38 and we passed Gray's Travel Group N39 FWU & Goodyear KEZ 7425. In Alfreton we passed Yourbus 1307 on a #52 service. We came into Chesterfield along Spital lane and along the A632. We went West along the A619 and we came back into the centre of town along West Bars and forwards onto New Beetwell Street. We parked up Hipper Street and we said goodbye to um before we walked back down New Beetwell Street. We had heard that the information for the buses would be published in the travel centre in the coach station. On the way we saw TM Travel Solo 431 on a #16A to Dronfield.

TM Travel 431 in Chesterfield

We headed over to there to the travel centre. On layover by the coach station were Stagecoach Yorkshire spare Trident 17009, Stagecoach Yorkshire Dart 34720 & Galloway coach YJ14 CDX.

Galloway YJ14 CDX in Chesterfield

At the bottom end of the coach station was Stagecoach Yorkshire 15193 on a X17 to Sheffield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 15193 in Chesterfield

Whilst there Matthew visited the toilet and I picked up a local travel guide as well as the #39 timetable and the leaflet with the information about the Trident running on the #25 & #84 services. The was also a board as promised with the buses listed, with the services they were working and their departure times of New Beetwell Street. There were 4 Trident booked to work with 17004/17007/17008 & 17050 listed on the boards. There were also times for the Stagecoach East Megadecker 14000 & Stagecoach East Midlands Atlantean 15513. After we had finished we went outside and we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 34583 to Alfreton.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 34583 in Chesterfield

We walked along New Beetwell Street whilst we decided on what bus to do first. Almost as soon as we got to the area by the bus stops we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 15513 on a #39 to Grangewood.

Stagecoach East Midlands 15513 in Chesterfield

We considered doing this bus but almost as soon as we got a picture the bus pulled off. We consulted the Trident running guide and we saw there was a #84 to Holymoorside at 14:22. We looked up whete the stop was for the #84 in the Chesterfield Bus Guide and we headed over to it. Whilst we waited we saw TM Travel 1171 running out of service.

TM Travel 1171 in Chesterfield

We also saw one of the Tridents in service... It was Stagecoach Yorkshire 17004 on a #25 to New Whittington.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 17004 in Chesterfield

Just before our bus was due we saw TM Travel 405 on a #16A to the Broomfield Estate.

TM Travel 405 in Chesterfield

A minute or so later the Dennis Trident on the #84 made an appearance. It was required Stagecoach Yorkshire 17008.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 17008 in Chesterfield

We got on the bus and we booked Stagecoach Chesterfield Dayrider tickets at £3.30 each. We went upstairs and the top deck was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 17008.

Inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 17008

The bus set off out of New Beetwell Street and almost immediately we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 17007 on a#84 to the Royal Hospital. We went forwads onto West Bar and we went West along the A619. According to the map we weren't valid all the way to Holymoorside so when we got to Brookfield Schools we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 17008 as it carried on towards Holymoorside.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 17008 in Chesterfield

We crossed the road for the return service, which we knew would be Stagecoach Yorkshire 17008 again. We only had to wait 10 minutes or so, and whilst we waited we saw The Traveller Choice coach PO15 KTP. As few minutes later we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 17008 approaching again up the road.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 17008 in Chesterfield

We got on the bus again and we flashed the Stagecoach Chesterfield Dayrider tickets to the driver before we went upstairs. We set off along Chatsworth Road and as we passed Storr's Road we saw TM travel 1109. We carried on into town along the A619 and we ran into town along West Bar and forwards onto New Beetewll Street. When we got back to the bus stop we got up and got off the bus. There was another Dennis Trident in front of us so we went to investigate... It was required Stagecoach Yorkshire 17009, and it was taking over from Stagecoach Yorkshire 17008 on the #84 to the Royal Hospital so we decided to get on it.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 17009 in Chesterfield

We got on the bus again and we flashed the Stagecoach Chesterfield Dayrider tickets to the driver before we went upstairs. The top deck was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 17009.

Inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 17009

The bus set off Eastwards along New Beetwell Street and we forwards onto Beetwell Street and onto Lordsmill Lane. We crossed Lordsmill Roundabout and we went east on the A632, under the A61 and the railway line. We climbed a rather steep hill out of the Rother valley and at the top of the hill we passed Stagecoach East Megadecker 14000 on a #80 to Chesterfield. We got to the hospital and we turned left into the grounds. There was a booked stop of around 4 minutes so we got off the bus and we took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 17009.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 17009 in Chesterfield

We got back on the bus and we flashed the Stagecoach Chesterfield Dayrider tickets to the driver before we went upstairs. Whilst we waited for bus to depart we worked out that we could get back into Chesterfield for an 8 minute wait for the next Trident back up to the hospital, which was Stagecoach Yorkshire 17007. The bus set off out of the hospital and back onto the A632. We ran down the hill and under the railway line and the A61 and we ran into town. We entered New Beetwell Street from the East and on onto stand B12. Once off the bus we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 17004 on the #25 to Whittington. We crossed the road and walked over to it, and we just had time to get a picture before it set off Eastwards. We only had a few minutes to wait for required Stagecoach Yorkshire 17007. Whilst we waited we saw TM Travel 1207 on the stop opposite.

TM Travel 1207 in Chesterfield

A few minutes later we saw required Stagecoach Yorkshire 17007 approaching from Holymoorside on the #84 to the Royal Hospital.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 17007 in Chesterfield

We got on the bus again and we flashed the Stagecoach Chesterfield Dayrider tickets to the driver. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 17007.

Inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 17007

We then went upstairs and the top deck was empty, so Matthew took another picture inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 17007.

Inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 17007

Once again the bus set off Eastwards along New Beetwell Street and we forwards onto Beetwell Street and onto Lordsmill Lane. We crossed Lordsmill Roundabout and we went east on the A632, under the A61 and the railway line. We climbed a rather steep hill out of the Rother valley. We got to the hospital and we turned left into the grounds. We got off the bus and we took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 17007.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 17007 in Chesterfield

Once again we got back on the bus and we flashed the Stagecoach Chesterfield Dayrider tickets to the driver before we went upstairs. Last time we had just missed Stagecoach Yorkshire 17004 on the #25 to New Whittington. This time, if we were running on time we could make Stagecoach Yorkshire 17050 on the following #25 service. The bus set off out of the hospital and back onto the A632. We ran down the hill and under the railway line and the A61 and we ran into town. We entered New Beetwell Street from the East and we passed Stagecoach Yorkshire 17050 just leaving... We got off the bus and we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 34720 on the #80 to Brimington Common, which had taken over from Stagecoach East Megadecker 14000.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 34720 in Chesterfield

We had spotted there was an #50A service to Sheffield which ran out of town along the same roads as the #25. I thought that perhaps we could go North to meet Stagecoach Yorkshire 17004 and get back for Stagecoach East 14000, which was booked to wotk the 16:40 #74 departure to Duckmanton. Whilst we waited we saw TM Travel Plaxton Centro 796 branded for the Spira service to Sutton-in-Ashfield.

TM Travel 796 in Chesterfield

A few minutes later we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 15693 on the #50A to Sheffield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 15693 in Chesterfield

We got on the bus and we flashed the Stagecoach Chesterfield Dayrider tickets to the driver before we went upstairs. The top deck was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 15693.

Inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 15693

The plan was to travel a short distance North out of town and to come back on Stagecoach Yorkshire 17004. Due to a lack of local Knowledge I didn't figure on a one way system around town. I also didn't figure out just how slow we would progress through the town. It was 16;10 before we set off and we made slow progress as we went North past the crooked spire. We went onto Saltergate and we went North up the B6057 and over a roundabout. I think we must have already missed the bus in the one way system so as we only had a round 20 minutes to get back into town for the #74 service, as we started leaving town we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 15693 as it carried on towards Sheffield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 15693 in Chesterfield

We crossed the road and we set off up to the bus stop on the opposite side of the road. On the way up we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 15829 on a #50 to Chesterfield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 15829 in Chesterfield

When we got to the stop we saw that there was a #90 into town due in a few minutes. We also noticed that we were opposite to the Stagecoach Chesterfield depot which sat 100 yards back from the road on on a large levelled off area above us. A few minutes later we saw a dart turn the corner onto Sheffield Road. As it got closer we saw that it was required Stagecoach Yorkshire 34364.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 34364 in Chesterfield

We got on the bus and we flashed the Stagecoach Chesterfield Dayrider tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Sheffield Road and over the roundabout. We ran down Holywell Street and onto Stephenson Place. We ran through town and onto New Beetwell Street. We got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 34364.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 34364 in Chesterfield

We had around 8 minutes to go to the travel centre to use the toilet and then cross back over to get the #74 bus. When we got to the travel centre we found that it had shut a couple of minutes earlier at 16:30! I had to promise to take Matthew to the toilet after we got off the next bus. We walked across the road and we Stagecoach East 14000 was already on stand.

Stagecoach East 14000 in Chesterfield

We got on the bus and we flashed the Stagecoach Chesterfield Dayrider tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off along New Beetwell Street. And we went North through town and onto Saltergate. We went around the Holywell Cross car park and onto Brewery Street. We crossed over the A61 and we ran close to the railway station before we turned left onto Birmington Road. We crossed over the railway line and we ran North for around 1/2 mile up to Chesterfield Road. We turned right heading Eastwards up the hill in Birmington. As we approached town Matthew took a picture of the empty seats behind us in Stagecoach East 14000.

Inside Stagecoach East 14000

In the centre on Birmington, we went around the common and we got up and got of the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East 14000 before it carried on towards Duckmanton.

Stagecoach East 14000 in Brimington

We walked around the common to the bus stop and we checked the times. We checked the times of the #74 & #80 as I had noticed that there was an #70 service too. Once we had checked the time we had around 20 minutes so we headed down to the pub on the other side of the common called the Red Lion. Matthew used the toilet and then we brought a couple of small bottle of pop. There was another stop which was closer to the pub, so we crossed over and sat there. A few minutes later we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 36993 on the #74 to Chesterfield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 36993 in Brimington

We got on the bus and we flashed the Stagecoach Chesterfield Dayrider tickets to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off back down Chesterfield Road and we turned left onto Birmington Road. We crossed over the railway line and we ran South down to the railway station before we went West into town over the A61. We ran into the town centre and we went out West on Rose Hill towards Clarence Road where we turned right. We then joined onto New Beetwell Street from the West end and onto the stand for the #74. We let the bus empty out and then Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 36993.

Inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 36993

Mum had parked on a a space outside the coach station, so we walked down to there. Outside the travel centre we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 27184 on a Pronto service to Mansfield.

Stagecoach East Midlands 27184 in Chesterfield

We got in the car and mum was waiting for us with some Greggs sausage rolls. Matthew washed his down with a large can of Irn Bru. As we didn't have to find anywhere we decided to go back over a more direct route over the moors. We set off along New Beetwell Street and we ran Westwards out of town along the A619. As we got to the edge of town near to Holymoorside we caught up with G&J Holmes YJ60 LTY. We ran into Bakewell and we continued west along the B5055 through Moneyash. We crossed the A515 and we continued through Longnor and onto the A53 at Winkhill. We ran South through Blackshaw Moor. We entered the east end of Leek and ee turned left onto Springfield Road. We turned right onto the A523 and we ran into the centre of Leek. We got back onto the A53 briefly, before we turned into Compton and onto the A520. We ran down through Cheddleton and Wetley Rocks and Cellaread to Meir. We joined the A50 and we saw Tiger European TT55 GER and Skills SIL 9543. We went Westwards to Longton where we came off to see what was parked up at Z Carz this evening. In the first row we saw Z Carz Ford minibus GL04 CVE.

Z Carz GL04 CVE in Longton

In the front of the row we saw Z Carz LDV minibus PN06 ONM.

Z Carz PN06 ONM in Longton

In the second row was Z Carz Volkswagen minibus S973 OVP.

Z Carz S973 OVP in Longton

We turned left into Willow Row to see what was parked up in the compound this evening. Closest minibus to the gates was Z Carz Airport division minibus MJ03 DPU.

Z Carz MJ03 DPU in Longton

We got back onto the A50 and we crossed over the main carriageway and onto Baths Road. We went into Tesco and we filled up with diesel at the petrol station. We got back on to the A50 and we headed towards Heron Cross. on the way we saw Harpur's coaches P386 JJU. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross we joined Blurton Road. We passed Lightning Travel T2 DLT and we ran through Blurton. At Critclow's Corner we turned right onto Church Road and we turned right again onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:00. For a late tea we had bangers and mash with carrots followed by a jam filled shortcake biscuit. Matthew then chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark