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 Warwick / Basford 21-05-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Warwick	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Warwick	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Hatton County World for the swashbuckling fun to be had. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw white minibus YM02 URH going towards Longton.

YM02 URH in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Crescent Academy PK56 RJJ going towards Longton.

Crescent Academy PK56 RJJ in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63175 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 111 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Masterson Street and we ran to the end. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and at the end we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we parked up at Sainsbury's. Across the road we saw City Cabs Depot. London Road. In the West We continued through Oak Hill and into London Road. We ran down to Trent vale and we joined the Southbound A34. Southbound A500 and we ran down to the motorway. We got onto the Southbound M6. We headed South through the West Midlands and we came off the M6 at junctio 4 onto the Southbound M42. We continued around the South of Birmingham to junction 3A and we joined the Southbund M40. We ran down to junction 15 and we headed South West onto the A46. We crossed obver the roundabout onto the B4463 and we turned left onto the A4189. We turned right onto Norton Curlieu Lane. We turned right onto Dark Lane and we ran Northwards under the M40. We carried on for a short distance and we turned right onto the access road for Hatton County Park. We parked upnin the coach park. When we got thre Matthew went to the disabled toilet and went to the free pick your owb potatoes section. He went to the funfair and he also went to the pirate festival and up to the petting zoo. For dinner Matthew went to the Spinning Jenny restuarant and had a breakfast washed down with a cup of Coke followed by a Caramel Short Bread. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off along the access road and we turned right onto Dark Lane. We crossed over the B4439 and we ran onto The Green. We turned left onto the A452 and we ran Northwards to the A446. After briefly joining the A446 we joined the Westbound M6. We continued Northwards throught the West Midlands and up through Staffordshire. We ran North to junction 15 where we cam off onto the A500. and we turned left onto the A34. We ran through Trent Vale and we turned right onto The Avenue. We turned right onto A52 and we ran through hartshill. When we got to Stoke we turned left Shelton Old Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran forwards onto Stoke Road. We went under the railway line and to the top of the hill. Near to Snow Hill we turned right onto Norfolk Street. We turned left Croston Street and right onto Wellesley Street. We turned left onto College Road and we ran forwards onto Cleveland Road. We continued onto Regent Road and we had a brief stop. As we crossed Lichfield Street we saw Stanton's of Stoke VK61 BVG in the car park. We continued onto Derby Street and we turned right onto Botteslow Street. We turned left A52 and we followed the road to right at Limekiln lights. We turned right onto the A5272 and we ran through Bentilee to Adderley Green. At thr roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We ran up and over the hill and down into Longton. We ran around the one-way system onto market Street and we turned right onto Commerce Street. We turned right at the roundabout onto The Strand and we ran down under the railway line onto King Street. We Continued through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went to chill out in his room whilst he waited for me to come and pick him up to go out for tea. Whilst waiting we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67650 in Fenton

Also seen was white minibus FD05 CBV gping towards Longton.

FD05 CBV in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Stoke-on-Trent city council welfare bus LK17 DXC gping towards Heron Cross.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXC in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67647 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67647 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Autocabs taxi minibus SF58 EWL going towards Longton.

Autocabs SF58 EWL in Fenton

We arrived to pick Matthew up and today uncle Dave came with me as mum was working. We went down to the car and we set off onto Temple Street where we saw white minibus DN03 WKK. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500 and we saw Hulley's of Baslow YJ06 LDF. We went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We turned right into Albert Street and we turned right onto the A53. We stopped at the pub and Matthe went to the toilet. Matthew had a burger and chips followed by a chcolate fudge cake and ice cream, washed down with a glass of Coke. Highlight's of the bus sightings include D&G BUs 38 on a #2 to Newcastle and First Potteries 65042 on a #4 to Hanley. After we had finished Matthew visited the toilet again. We returned to the car and we travelled back to Fenton. We turned right onto the A53 and we ran around the one-way system. OUtside the baths we saw Meredith's coach BD64 NDJ. We turned left onto Barracks Road and we ran past the bus station where we saw First Potteries 67660 on a #22 to Longton. We continued down the A34 and we turned left on to 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 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a can of Irn Bru. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on 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.