Trip to Sheffield / Broomhill 17-07-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
37485	Dore and Totley Station	Sheffield, Arundel Gate	97	First South Yorkshire
19	Sheffield Interchange	Broomhill, Whitham Road	X57	Hulley's of Baslow
67143	Broomhill, Whitham Road	Sheffield, Moorhead	51	First South Yorkshire
63378	Sheffield Interchange	Manor Top, City Road	73	First South Yorkshire
15192	Manor Top Supermarket	Sheffield Interchange	50	Stagecoach Yorkshire

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Sheffield. Bus news. Snake X57 rerouted to serve Hyde bus station in September. And New Route! The X1! Manchester-Macclesfield-Leek-Ashborne New Monday to Saturday daytime service introduced by Hulleys in September. Information on Derbyshire website. Matthew got up around 09:00 and had toast and orange juice 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

Matthew chilled out in his room before going out. We saw grey minibus PK68 LVR.

PK68 LVR in Fenton

We decided that if we were going to go to Sheffield on the bus we would have to do it immediately and not got up to walk we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

we went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We got in the car and we drove onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street. At Heron Cross we went Eastwards along the A50 to Longton where we came off onto baths Road. In Longton Interchange. We turned right onto Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Sutherland Street. We turned right onto Weston Coyney Road and. At the end of Weston Coyney Road we turned left onto the A520. There were some temporary traffic lights and once we had passed them and got onto the fast section we stormed up to Cellarhead. We went across the crossroad and forwards into Wetley Rocks. We stopped at Truckers Tucker for dinner. Matthew had a breakfast box with toast and oatcakes washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we continued Northwards up the A520 through Cheddleton and Leek Brook. We ran through Compton and we turned right onto the A53. We followed the A53 through town and we turned right and headed out of town. As we travelled through Blackshaw Moor we drove into thick fog. We continued up the hill past the roaches and we passed the Winking Man pub. We turned right onto and we headed into Longnor past the Golden Green Coaches garage. We ran out of the other side of the village and through Crowdecote. We crossed the A515 and we ran into Moneyash. At this point we took a wrong turn and ending up going South. We re joined the Northbound A515 and we turned right and ran into Moneyash for a second time! We went straight through time and we turned left onto Green Lane. We headed Northwards onto the A6 and we turned left onto the A6020. We ran forwards onto the A619 and we ran into Baslow. We followed the A619 to the right and we turned right onto the A621. We ran through Owlea Bar and we dropped down into the valley through the Totley. We ran down the hill and we parked by Dore & Totley railway station. After we had parked up crossed over the road and we waited at the bus stop for a bus to Sheffield. We said goodbye to mum who was riding up to Sheffield on the train. We saw a bus approaching and it was required First South Yorkshire 37485 on a #97 to Hillsborough. We got on the bus and we booked Citybus tickets at £4.70 each before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off up the A621 and we ran through Abbeygate. We ran through Norton Hammer and Highfield passing Ashley Travel AT16 ASH. We crossed over the ring road. We ran forwards onto South Lane and we turned right onto Cumberland Street. We turned left onto Eyre Street and we ran Northwards. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Arubdel Gate. We ran forwards past the Millenium Gallery and we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus we took a few pictures before we walked down towards the bus station. We decided to walk down to the main Interchange. We crossed over the road and we cut between the cinema and the O2 Academy. We walk down a few flights of stairs which were adjacent to a car park and we crossed over Pond Street and walked into the Interchange. We walked to the facilities and we used before going to look for a bus we could catch. Once of the bus we saw First South Yorkshire 37104 on layover. As we got closer we saw it was required Hulley's of Baslow 19 on a X57 to Manchester. We got on the bus and we flashed the Citybus Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First South Yorkshire 63371 on a #135 to Rotherham. The bus set off out of the Interchange and we turned right onto Hammer Lane. We turned right onto Pond Street. We headed Northwards we turned left onto High Street. We turned left onto Arundel Gate and we turned right onto High Street. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we ran forwards onto West Street. We ran forwards onto Glossop Road and we turned right onto Upper Hanover Street. We turned left onto the A57 and we crossed over Broomhall where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back into the centre of the town and we spotted a Tesco Express. We went in and we brought a can of Coke and chocolate bars as well as a box of Millionaires shortbread. We sat on some seats by the bus stops in the centre of town and Matthew drank a bottle of Irn Bru. We walked up A57 past the former RBS bank which is new a restaurant. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First South Yorkshire 67143 on a #51 to Charnock. We got on the bus and we flashed the Citybus Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up the A57 and onto West End. We crossed over the ring road and we turned right onto the B6069. We turned left onto Durham Road and we turned left onto the B6547. We ran forwards onto West Street and we turned right onto Rockingham Lane. We turned right onto Division Street and left onto Rockingham Street. We turned right onto Charter Row and left onto Fitzwilliam Gate. We turned left onto Eyre Street and we turned left onto Furnival Gate. We got up and as the bus was now empty Matthew took a picture inside First South Yorkshire 67143 before we got off the bus.

Inside First South Yorkshire 67143

Once of the bus we walked around the corner and we saw TM Travel 670 on a #218 to Bakewell. We turned right onto Pinstone Street and we ran forwards onto Leopold Street. We turned right onto Fargate We walked to the North end and we stopped ar Starbucks. Matthew had an orange juice. We turned right onto High Street and we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 12168 on a #120 to Halfway. We walked back into Arundel Gate and we decided to walk down to the main Interchange. We crossed over the road and we cut between the cinema and the O2 Academy. We walk down a few flights of stairs which were adjacent to a car park and we crossed over Pond Street and walked into the Interchange. We spotted First South Yorkshire 37494 on layover. A few minutes later we saw First South Yorkshire 63378 on a #73 to Rotherham. We got on the bus and we flashed the Citybus Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the Interchange and we turned left onto Hammer Lane. We turned right onto the A61 and we turned left onto the A6135 and into Deep Pit. We continued into Deep Pit and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up to the A6135. We went in KFC. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a cup of Coke. Highlights of the sigting whilst we had the drink was First South Yorkshire 63913 on a #73 to Sheffield. When we had finished we returned to Sheffield. We set off on foot onto the A6135. A few minutes later we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 15192 on a #50 to Sheffield. We got on and we flashed the Citybus Day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set along the A6135 and out of Deep Pit and over the A61. We turned right onto Mortimer Street and right onto Leadmill Street. We turned right onto the A61 and we turned left into Hammer Lane before entering the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We saw First South Yorkshire 36275 on layover. We had a walk around the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. We continued through the layover area and we saw Hulley's of Baslow 5 on a X57 to Manchester. We walked over to the car. Mum was waiting with Greggs sausage rolls and a can of Irn Bru for Matthew. We got into the car and we set off towards home. We set off onto Pond Street and we turned left onto Hammer Lane. We turned right onto the A61. We continued around the ring road to the South side of the city and we turned left onto the B6388. We ran along Cemetery Road through Sharrow and we continued into Brincliffe. We joined the A625 and we ran Westwards out of the City. We ran through Parkhead and Whirlow and we ran Southwards along the A625 into Calver. We crossed over the A623 and we ran forwards onto the B6001 into Hassop. We turned right onto Longreave lane and we went into Rowland before heading Southwards. We turned right onto the A6020. We joined the Northbound A6 and we ran up to Buxton. We joined the A53 and we ran out of town though Flash and Winkhill. We ran South through 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. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We stopped at the kebab shop and we brought burger and fries. When we brought the food we walked back down City Road and we turned left into Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use the computer. For tea Matthew had burger and fries followed a couple of slices of chocolate cake. Matthew also had a can of Coke. Later on Matthew went downstairs to the and out to the day centre. We set off on foot onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-operative Food store and we picked up. We then walked round the corner back to the day centre where we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFE.

Shelton Care Group BL69 RFE in Fenton

In the day centre Matthew spent some time baking. We made a cake and afterwards Matthew used the facilities. We returned to the residential uinit. We walked along Baker Street past the of the new housing development. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room. He watched TV and had a can of Irn Bru. 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 Broomhill / Hanley 31-07-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Broomhill	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Broomhill	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
47519	Fenton, Adrian Street	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
67155	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going on the bus later on. 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 First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 112 in Fenton

When it when time to go we went downstairs and we saw transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we sat down. We set off onto Temple Street and We turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and at the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down to Joiners Square and we turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we continued onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton and Milton to Stockon Brook. We joined the Northbound A53 and we ran through Endon and and Longsdon. We continued through Ladderedge and up the hill into Leek town Centre. We ran forwards onto the A523 and we turned right onto the A53. We ran out of Leek and into the Staffordshire Moorlands. We ran through Blackshaw Moor and we continued up the hill towards The Winking Man pub. We turned right and we ran past the Golden Green Travel garage. We continued into Longnor and we went through Crowdecote. We crossed over the A515 onto Tagg Lane and we ran into Moneyash. We turned left onto Chapel Street and we followed the road to the right onto Horse Lane. We continued towards Ashford in the Water and we crossed over the A6 and onto the A6020. After a couple of miles we turned left onto the B6001. We ran North to Calver and we ran forwards onto the A625. We ran for around 10 miles to the edge of Sheffield and we turned left onto Newbould Lane. We turned left onto Glossop Road and we arrived at our destination. We stopped at a cafe and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards he had a sausage sandwich washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we walked around the corner onto the A57 to have a look at the ols RBS bank which is going to be converted into a restaurant and apartments. We walked back to the minibus and transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Newbould Lane and we turned right onto the A625. We ran out of town for around 10 miles and we ran forwards B6001. We ran for several miles and we turned right onto the A6020. We ran through Ashford in the Water and we crossed over the A6 onto the road towards Moneyash. We turned right onto Tagg Lane and we crossed over the A515. We ran through Longnor and we headed up into the high moors and we joined the A53 by The Winking Man pub. We ran down the hill and through Blackshaw Moor and we entered Leek from the North Eastern corner. We ran through the centre of Leek and we climbed the hill up towards Ladderegde. We continued through Longsdon and down towards Endon. We continued down through Stocton Brook and we turned left onto the A5009. we ran through Baddeley Green and into Abbey Hulton. We continued under the railway line and into Bucknall. At the light we ran forwards onto the A52 and towards Joiners Square. We turned left onto Victoria Road and right onto the private road up the the swimming baths. We came oot of the other side and we turned left onto City Road. 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 chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Later on we went out on the bus. We set off on foot onto City Road and we headed onto Fountain Street. We went forwards onto William Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 47519 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 47519 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Stafford Street. We stopped at Wilko's and we brought a bottle of Coke and a box blue. We walked further up Stafford street and we stopped to eat tea. Matthew had a packed lunch whicj included an egg sandwich and drink the bottle of Coke he had brought at Wilko's. When we had finished eating we went to the Little Dessert Shop and Matthew had a red velvet cheesecake with custard. When we had finished there we walked along Stafford Street and back onto Lichfield Street and to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Blurton.

First Potteries 67155 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. we saw First Potteries 67657 on the #7A to Biddulph. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we saw Daish Holidays BU18 YNE. we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and use his computer and watched buses out of the window. He watched television and used 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.