Trip to Llandudno 15-08-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
MIB 986	Fenton, Manor Street	Llandudno, Mostyn Broadway	Charter	Copeland's Tours
MIB 986	Llandudno, Mostyn Broadway	Fenton, Manor Street	Charter	Copeland's Tours

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Llandudno on a coach. Matthew got up around 06:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew had his medication and got ready to go. 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 986. We got on the coach and we sat down in our seats. We set off onto Manor Street and we turned right onto Victoria Road past the fromer pub. We ran up to the top and we turned sharp right onto 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 we passed the site of a Costa and McDonald's. We joined the Westbound M56 and we passed the site of a new McDonalds. We got onto the Westbound M56 and forwards onto the A494. We crossed over the Dee at Queensferry and we joined onto the Westbound A55. We ran to junction 19 and we joined the Northbound B5115. At the roundabout we veered slight left onto Whitehall Road. We continued onto Penrhyn-side and up the hill into Llandudno. We turned right into Vaughan Street and we turned right into Mostyn Broadway and we got up and got off the coach. Matthew took another picture of Copeland's Tours MIB 986.

Copeland's Tours MIB 986 in Llandudno

We stopped at the coach park and we saw Pats Coaches KA15 BWS on layover.

Pats Coaches KA15 BWS in Llandudno

We continued along Mostyn Broadway and we walked up Conway Road and we heading into M&S and Matthew went to the toilet. We came out of Conway Road and onto Vaughan Street and we visited the Heaven in the Ground and Matthew enjoyed being locked in a Rafael Pérez Evans: Brown Notes. Afterwards we visited Coral Island for dinner. Matthew had sausage chips and beans washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we headed along Vaughan Street and we waied for a taxi to Cheadle in Autocabs taxi. We set off onto Vaughan Street and we ran through Augusta Street and we turned right onto Trinity Squars and we ran through onto Clonmel Street. We turned right onto St George's Place and we went onto the Promendae. We walked around the corner onto Gloddaeth Cres and we continued onto North Parade promenade and into the Leisure Island Amusement Arcade. Afterwards Matthew had an ice cream. We ran to Pier Kids Funfair Rides and we went to the toilet. When we had finished we walked back along North Parade and back up the Saint George's Crescent. Afterwards Matthew had washed down with can of Coke. We went onto the Promendae and we ran through onto Clonmel Street and we saw Daish's Holiday BF23 CGK.

Daish's Holiday BF23 CGK in Llandudno

We returned Up St Clonmel Street and back onto Mostyn Street and past Marks & Spencers site which is going to be a new leisure hub. A few minutes later we saw Arriva NW&W 3191 on a #5 to Bangor.

Arriva NW&W 3191 in Llandudno

We came out of the shop and we saw Arriva NW&W 4553 on a #12 to Rhyl. We went to The Coffee Centre. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had sausage ships and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we walked down Mostyn Street and we crossed over the Mostyn Broadway and we saw Leons 248.

Leons 248 in Llandudno

As we got to the stop we saw Sky Coaches YX16 NWK. A short time later we saw our coach for the return journey. It was Copeland's Tours MIB 986.

Copeland's Tours MIB 986 in Llandudno

We got on the coach and we sat down in our seats. We set off onto the one-way system. We ran Eastwards along Mostyn Broadway and we turned left onto Carmen Sylva Road. We turned right onto the B5115 and we headed Eastwards out of town. We ran past the Little Orme to the edge of Rhos on Sea and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned right onto Penrhyn Avenue and we ran down to the see front. We turned right onto Rhos Promenade and we continued onto West Promenade. We turned right onto Cayley Promenade and right onto Whitehall Road. At the roundabout we veered slight left onto the B5115 and we crossed over the A55 at junction 19. We continued Eastwards thriugh Noerh Wales and we ran forwards onto the A494 at Queensferry. We got onto the Eastbound M56. We ran Southwards for around 25 miles and we came off the M6 onto the A5117 and stopped at Chester servcies. Matthew went to the toilet and we saw Pats Coaches YN22 YMR.

Pats Coaches YN22 YMR in Chester servcies

Matthew went to the toilet before returning to the coach for the last leg of the journey. We re-joined the Southbound M56 At junction 9 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 Newcastle / Shelton 07-08-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63176	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35946	Newcastle BS	Shelton, Beresford Street	25	First Potteries
35950	Shelton, Beresford Street	Hanley BS	501	First Potteries
67178	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries
67144	Newcastle, O/s Cherry Tree PH	Trent Vale, Black Lion	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Grandma's, going to the pub and going to Blurton for the weekend, but first he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up and had his medication. Matthew got up and had breakfast. Matthew chilled out in his room until it was time to go out. Later on Matthew went downstairs and cut through onto City Road. He waited at the bus stop for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later he saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 onto Hartshill Road and past the former pub where we are building a new convenience store. 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. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We headed back to the bus station and we saw D&G Bus 787 on a #104 to Hanley. We set off along Hassle Street and we turned right onto High Street. We turned right onto Ironmarket and right onto Castle Walk. We headed back to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Shelton. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35946 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35946 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Shelton before we went upstairs. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A34. we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. As we travelled through the hospital. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto College Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off along College Road and we turned left along Beresford Street. We turned right onto Stoke Road and we crossed over the canal. We turned left onto Shelton New Road past the new development off Pyenest Street. We walked back along Shelton New Road and we turned right onto Stoke Road. We turned left onto Cauldon Road and right onto College Road and back to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35950 on a #501 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off up College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off onto Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Stafford Street. We turned right onto PIccadilly and into Market Square. We headed into the market and Matthew went to the toilet. We headed into the shopping centre and Matthew went to a cafe. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. For dessert Matthew had millionaire's shortbread. When we had finishde eating we headed back to the bus station. We set off onto Market Square and forwards onto Tontine Street. We continued onto Lichfield Road and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus come onto stand. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67178 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67178 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton 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 and we turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and in the corner of the depot were a collection or recent arrivals from Bristol. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked down City Road and we stopped at Costa Coffee. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards he had a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we set off onto City Road and we cut into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out. Around 15:00 we came to pick Matthew up. Matthew came downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We ran under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and we went forwards onto the A52 and past the former pub which is going to be a Spar shop. We ran into Hartshill and we continued along the A52 into Newcastle. We ran along the one-way system and forwards onto Ironmarket. We stopped to drop off some food for our friend and we continued to Greggs. We set off along Ironmarket and we turned right onto Barracks Road. We turned left onto the A34 and we saw Leons 260 on a return trip from Torquay. We ran down to Trent Vale and we stopped at Greggs in the retail park. After picking up our sausage roll we turned right onto the A34 and we headed back to Newcastle. We turned right onto The Avenue and left onto Parkstone Avenue and left onto Occupation Street. We parked up near to Grandmas and we headed inside out of the heat. 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 by bus. We walked down the hill via Victoria Street to the A34 and we waited for a bus towards Trent Vale. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 35945 on a #25 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67144 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67144 in Newcastle

We got on the bus and we booked to Trent Vale before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A34 and we turned left into the hospital. We saw First Potteries 35940 on a #25 to Keele. We turned right onto Hilton Road and we ran forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the A34. We got up and got off at the next stop. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67144 as it carried on towards Longton.

First Potteries 67144 in Trent Vale

We headed along the A34 and we walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 35945 on a #101 to Stafford and D&G Bus 6002 on a #22 to Longton. Once we had finished eating we set off along the A34. We ran under the A500 in Hanford and we continued into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 into Blurton. We got back around 19:25. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and sent a couple of e-mails. Later on Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Trent Vale 26-06-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63358	Newcastle, O/s Cherry Tree PH	Trent Vale, Black Lion	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Blurton and going to see the grandparents. But first he was going out shopping. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. When Matthew got up he had breakfast. For breakfast Matthew had pancakes. Later in the morning Matthew went out in a car to The Range. Matthew came downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We turned into the car park and parked up. Matthew went into the shop and he bought a present for mum. When we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We got in the car and we set off out of the car park onto City Road. We ran up the hill to Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the reidential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. Matthew tried to keep cool and waited for us to come and pick him up. We came to pick Matthew up, and due to the hot weather we decided to go straight to grandma's and to catch a bus later on when it was hopefully a little cooler. Matthew came downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We ran under the railway line and we saw First Potteries 35947 on a #25 to Hanley. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and we went forwards onto the A52 and we saw silver minibus BL26 ZFE. We ran into Hartshill and we turned left onto The Avenue. We turned right onto Parkstone Avenue and left onto Occupation Street. We parked up near to Grandmas and we headed inside out of the heat. 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 by bus. We walked down the hill via Victoria Street to the A34 and we waited for a bus towards Trent Vale. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63358 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63358 in Newcastle

We got on the bus and we booked to Trent Vale before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A34 and we turned left into the hospital. We saw First Potteries 35940 on a #25 to Keele. We turned right onto Hilton Road and we ran forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the A34. We got up and got off at the next stop. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63358 as it carried on towards Longton.

First Potteries 63358 in Trent Vale

We headed along the A34 and we walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included Leons 256 Heading Southwards, First Potteries 63349 on a #101 to Stafford and D&G Bus 3014 on a #22 to Longton. Once we had finished eating we set off along the A34. We ran under the A500 in Hanford and we continued into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 into Blurton. We got back around 19:25. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and sent a couple of e-mails. Later on Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 08-05-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67155	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63176	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries
67145	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35685	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, O/s The Cherry Tree PH	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Grandma's, going to the pub and then going to Blurton, but first he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. For breakfast Matthew had crumpets and toast. Matthew chilled in his room until it was time to go out. Matthew went downstairs onto Temple Street and cut through onto City Road. We walked to the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 6009 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 6009 in Fenton

A short time later we saw a bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street and we continued onto Tontine Street. We went into the shopping centre and we visited Harvest Deli and Lovisa. We visited the market, Three and Primark. When we had finished we headed back through upper Market Square onto Tontine Street. We continued onto Lichfield Street and across the ring road. We headed to the chippy, but the chippy was closed. We headed back along Lichfield Street and Right onto Old Hall Street. We turned left onto Parliament Row and we went into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards Matthew a glass of Coke. for dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. For dessert, Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we set off onto Parliament Road and we turned right onto Percy Street. We turned left onto Tontine Street and we went forwards onto Lichfield Street and into the bus station. We waited for a bus back to fenton. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 5220 on layover. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 63176 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63176 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63176 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 63176

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Whilst Matthew waited he had a can of Coke. just after 15:00 we came to pick Matthew up. Matthew came downstairs and we put his medication in the car and said goodbye to mum. We cut through onto City Road and we headed to the bus stop by the flats. The traffic was moving slowly and we had to wait about 20 minutes for the bus. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67145 on a #11X to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67145 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 through the road works. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill past the new shop. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle passing Leons 254 parked outside the swimming baths. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we sat at the bottom of the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Grandma's. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35685 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35685 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we went upstairs and sitting 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 35685 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35685 in Newcastle

We walked along the A34 and we walked up to the hill towards grandma's. We continued up the hill and into grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru. When it was time to go we said goodbye to Grandma and we got in the car. We set off just before 18:00 and we ran down Victoria Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale past the Greggs. We continued through Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63346 on a #101 to Stafford and D&G Bus 110 on a #22 to Longton. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035. 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 sent a couple of e-mails. Later on Matthew had a Twix and a can of Irn Bru. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Etruria / Wolstanton 16-03-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YJ69 EHG	Fenton	Longton	Charter	Travel Express
YJ69 EHG	Longton	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express

Today Matthew was going back to the residential unit, but firt he was going out for dinner and going to do his weekly shop. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready to go out and we set off just after 12:00. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton onto the A5035. We ran to Trentham and we turned right onto the A34. We ran through Hanford and we crossed the A500 and we continued through Trent Vale and we saw First Potteries 63363 on a #101 to Stafford. We continued along the A34 into Newcastle and we turned right onto Barracks Road and we ran around one-way system and onto the A52. As we turned the coner we saw Leon's Coaches 248 heading inti Newcastle. We ran up to Hartshill and we ran forwards onto Shelton New Road. As we travelled along Shelton New Road and we passed KE Travel BD65 JFE. We turned right onto Garner Street and we stopped at the food truck. Our old friend Baz was at the food truck today! Matthew had a cumberland ring with bacon and egg washed down with can of Coke. When we had finished Matthew had a hug off Baz and we set of to the shop. We ran along Garner Street to Etruria and we turned left onto the A53. We veered left onto Forge Lane and we ran forwards onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned left onto the Etruria Valley Link Road passing First Potteries 35941 on a #501 Etruria Valley circular. We went under the A500 and we turned left onto the retail park and we saw blue minibus SD72 WBN.

SD72 WBN in Wolstanton

We did Matthew's weekly shopping and before we went back to the car we saw grey minibus LY25 BSO parked up.

LY25 BSO in Wolstanton

We did Matthew's weekly shopping and before we went back to the car and we saw First Potteries 67181 on a #501 circular service. We set off through the retail park and we turned left onto the A527 and we ran to the top of the hill and we turned left to follow the A527 into Newcastle. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we pulled up. We dropped off our friend. We set off onto Ryecroft and we turned right onto Barracks Road. We passed the bus station and we saw D&G Bus 57 on a #85 to Nantwich. We turned keft onto the Southbound A34 we ran down to Trent Vale and under the A500 into Hanford. We ran into Trentham and at the roundabout we turned left onto the A5035. We ran into Blurton and we got back to home just after 14:30. When we got back we did the Blog and Matthew had a piece of cake and a glass of orange. Around 16:00 we got ready to return to the residential unit. We set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw gold minibus DE04 FNZ parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link LA72 DDU. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had chicken and rice with naan bread followed by a Toffee sponge pudding and custard. Washed it down with a can of Irn Bru. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we walked down to the entrance of the park. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Grove Road. We crossed over the Whieldon Road and we saw it was Travel Express YJ69 EHG. We got on the bus and we set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto City Road and we ran up onto King Street and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton. The bus stopped on Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Sutherland Road and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in Travel Express YJ69 EHG. We set off onto along Sutherland Road and left onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Market Street and left onto The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. 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 Strensham / Bradwell 20-10-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63178	Blurton, Magdalen Road	UHNS, Main Entrance	22	First Potteries
63366	UHNS, Main Entrance	Blurton, Ladybank Drive	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Camborne. Matthew had other ideas he wanted to stay in Penzance. 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. We went downstairs to the car and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and and we joined the Northbound A52. Near to the railway station. We went forwards onto Station Road and at the end we turned right onto Stoke Road. We went up the hill and and to Shelton New Road where we had a brief stop at the other day centre. Once we had finished we returned onto Stoke Road via Caledonia Road and we ran up Snow Hill into Hanley. We went around the ring and we turned right onto Lichfield Street. At Joiners Square we crossed over the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we stopped at Poundstretcher to do some shopping. Matthew went in and brought some chocolate bars before returning to the car. We set off onto Victoria Road and we crossed over the roundabout Lichfield Street. We got onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We ran around to Etruria Road and we turned left and headed under the A53 onto Festival Way. After running around the loop of festival Way and Forge Lane we re-joined the A53. We ran over the A500 into Basford and we dropped down into Newcastle and went around the one-way system. We went down Barracks Road past the bus station and we joined onto the A519. We ran down to Hanchurch and we got onto the Southbound M6 we ran through Staffordshire. We travelled down to Junction 12 and we joined the Southbound M5. We ran a few junctions Southwards and we stopped at Frankley Services. Matthew visited the toilet and afterwards we returned to the car. We rejoined the M5 ran Southwards for around 85 miles and we joined the A370. We got onto the B3440 and we turned right onto Quee's Way. We headed Northwards and we passed through Norton and we ran forwards onto Lower Norton Lane we turned right onto Sand Road. We turned left onto Beach Road and we walked into the campsite. We got back to the caravan and after picking up the key we went to the caravn to chill for a short while and we set off on foot along Beach Road to the end. We saw First Bristol 37630 on a #1 to Sand Bay.

First Bristol 37630 in Kewstoke

We got in car and we set off out of the camp site onto Beach Road. We turned right onto Sand Road and We turned left Lower Norton Lane. We ran forwards onto Quee's Way and we turned right onto the B3440 and we turned right onto Commercial Way. We stopped at the Sainsburys garage to take on diesel. We returned onto the B3440 and we joined the Eastbound A370 which we did over to Junction 21 of the M5. We ran to the South of Gloucester and we joined the Southbound M5. We stopped for a brief break at Strensham services. We got out of the car and we Caledonian Travel BV22 WPJ parked up.

Caledonian Travel BV22 WPJ in Strensham services

Also seen was Leons 245.

Leons 245 in Strensham services

Next in the row was John Martin JM57 HOL.

John Martin JM57 HOL in Strensham services

Last in the row was Caledonian Travel 872 UXW.

Caledonian Travel 872 UXW in Strensham services

We walked into the building and Matthew went to the toilet. For dinner Matthew had burger, fries and chicken nugget washed down with a small cup of Coke. We got back into the car and we set off and we rejoined the Northbound M5 and at junction 28 we joined the Northbound M6. We went North up to junction 15 and we came off onto A500. We joined the Southbound A519 and we turned left onto Whitmore Road. We turned right onto the A34 and at the big roundabout in Trentham we turned left onto the A5035. We continued through Blurton and we got home around 13:59. We chilled out on the computer. After getting ready we set off to the bus stop all the way on Magdalen Road and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw the bus turn the corner. AS it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63178 on a #22 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to the UHNS before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the A5035. We went past the Trentham Hotel we turned right into New Inn Lane. We turned left into Wilson Road and left into Church Lane. We continued down to the hill and we joined the Northbound A34. In the distance saw an unidentified Lakeside coach join the Northbound A500. We headed into Trent Vale. We turned right into Harpfields Road and we continued forwards on Hilton Road before turning right into the UHNS and we got up and got off the bus near to the chapel. Once off the bus we Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 35942 as it continued towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63366 on a #22 to Longton. We got on the bus and we booked to the UHNS before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the hospital and we turned right onto the Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the house. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and we wrote the Blog and edited photos. Around 16:00 Matthew set off back to the residential unit by car. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue and we turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link LA72 OGZ. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. We went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and stopped to pick up our friend. After we picked him up We crossed over Ryecroft we ran forwards onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and we crossed over the roundabout onto Bradwell Lane and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran forwards onto the A527 and we ran into Newcastle. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we pulled up. We dropped out our friend and we continued along Ryecoft. We turned left onto Barracks Road and we ran past the bus station. We continued onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. Travelling up towards Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road and 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. 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. Matthew collected a few suypplies from the car and headed upstairs. He chilled out in his room and watched TV. He had a can of Cherry Coke. He watched television and used his computer. 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 Longbridge / Kings Norton 12-09-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
5507	Longbridge, Railway station	Kings Norton, CA	47	NX West Midlands
6828	Kings Norton, CA	Longbridge, Railway station	47	NX West Midlands

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. It was the first day of a weekend in the West Midlands. Matthew woke up around 08:00 and had his almedication. For breakfast Matthew had crumpets and orange juice. In the morning somebody came to tests the smoke alarm in Matthews room. Later on he went to Hanley He went downstairs and and we went to Hanley by car. We got in the car and we set off onto Temple Street we turned left onto Christchurch Street and crossed over City Road and we turned left onto Victoria Road. We went straight onto Lichfield Street. We stopped at the top of Lichfield Street and Matthew got out. We set off on foot onto Old Hall Street and we turned the corner. We returned down Lichfield Street and we cross over the ring road. We went to the chip shop and Matthew had sausage chip and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we got back in the car and returned to Fenton. We set off down Lichfield Street and we went staright onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto Manor Street and we turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled in his room for a while. Later on he went to the Doctors. He went downsrairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and left onto Baker Street. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and we stopped at the Doctors. After seeing the Doctor Matthew returned to the residentil unit. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto Baker Street past the former Library now vacant. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room. He had a can of Irn Bru whilst he waited. Later on we came to pick him, up and we set off to pick up uncle Dave. Matthew came downstairs and got in the car. We set off from Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Wheildon Road and we stopped to pick up uncle Dave. Matthew went in and he used the toilet before getting back into the car. We continued down Wheildon Road towards the A500. At Stoke we turned right onto the A52 and right onto the Southbound A500. As we travelled down the A500 we saw Stanton's of Stoke double decker coach 87 HBC. We joined the Southbound M6 and we headed through Staffordshire. On the M6 we saw an unidentified JH Coaches coach, brand new First 63700, unidentified South Staffs coach and Leon's 237. At junction 8 we joined the Southbound M5. On the M5 we saw black minibus SB25 PFD. We came off the M5 at Junction 4 and we headed Northwards up the A38. We ran into Longbridge and we turned right onto Longbridge Lane. We crossed over the railway line and we stopped at the hotel. We parked up, checked in and went to the room. We chilled out for a short while and afterwards we went shopping for snacks and to get something to eat. We set off onto Longbridge Lane and we turned left onto the A38. We followed the A38 down to Rubery and we headed into the town centre. We stopped at Tesco and we went in to buy snacks. Whenn we had finished we walked onto the High Street and we saw a couple of buses. We saw National Express West Midlands 7521 on a X20 service to Bromsgrove.

NX West Midlands 7521 in Rubery

Also seen was National Express West Midlands 4940 on a #63 to Birmingham.

NX West Midlands 4940 in Rubery

We walked back to the car and we set off onto the High Street. We ran under the road and we joined the Northbound A38. We followed the A38 into Longbridge and we turned right onto the High Street. We turned right into College Road and we stoped and we parked up at the side of the road. We headed into the Hungry Horse and we sat at a table. We ordered the foot and Matthew had hunters chicken and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream washed down with a glass of Coke. When we had finished eat we retrned to the hotel. We got in the car and we set off onto College Road. We turned left onto High Street and right onto Longbridge Lane. We stopped at the hotel and parked up. We went back to the room and Matthew had his medication. After a quick toilet stop we went out again to do a couple of the local buses. We came out of the hotel and we waited at the bus stop opposite. A short time ater we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 5507 on a #47 to Birmingham.

NX West Midlands 5507 in Longbridge

We got on the bus and we booked to Kings Norton before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off along Longbridge Lane and we turned left onto Turves Green. We ran forwards onto Staple Lodge Road and we ran forwards onto Wychall Lane. We turned left onto Westhill Road and right onto Camp Lane. We turned left onto the A441 and as we approached the railway station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we waited for the bus back to Longbridge. Whilst we waited we saw National Express West Midlands 02 on a #49E to Kings Norton. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 6828 on a #47 to Longbridge.

NX West Midlands 6828 in Kings Norton

We got on the bus and we booked to Lobngbridge before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A441 and we turned right onto Camp Lane. We turned left onto Westhill Road and we turned right onto Wychall Lane. We turned left onto Staple Lodge Road and we ran forwards onto Turves Green. We turned right onto Longbridge Lane and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed into the hotel and we went to our room. We went on the laptop and we updated the Blog and wrote an e-mail. We also uploaded pictures. Matthew had some Tesco bacon fries, a Cherry Bakewell and a can of Irn Bru. Matthew went to sleep around 00:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 18-07-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
35944	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries
6012	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
35940	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, O/s Cherry Tree PH	101	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Blurton and going to see grandma, but first he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had crumpets and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew chilled in his room and saw Abbey Hill School ML73 OJX. In the morning Matthew had a taxi to Hanley. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We saw Afford rent-a-car BD24 NNC parked up in their garage.

Afford rent-a-car BD24 NNC in Fenton

We got in the taxi and we set off along City Road. We ran towards Stoke and we turned right onto the A52. We ran past the railway station and university and we turned left onto Cauldon Road. We turned right onto Boughey Road and right onto Ridgway Road. We ran forwards onto The Parkway and we stopped at Hanley park. We went into the park and we saw Central Cheshire Buddy PO22 MUE parked up.

Central Cheshire Buddy PO22 MUE in Hanley

Once in the park we headed to the playground and Matthew used the equipment. When we had finished we headed onto Regent Road and we turned left onto Lichfield Road. We stopped at the chip shop and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with can of Coke. When we we had finished we crossed over the ring road and Lichfield Street and we headed into the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. We saw First Potteries 67146 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 67146 in Hanley bus station

A short time later we saw a a bus come on statnd. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35944 on a #6 to Parkhall.

First Potteries 35944 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot on the road at the back of Victoria Road. We went sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. 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 to chill out and use the computer. a short time later we came to pick up Matthew. He came downstairs and we said goodbye to mum. We cut through onto City Road and we headed to the bus stop. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6012 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 6012 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. 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 off the bus we had a look around. We saw Leons 241 heading Northwards. A short time later we saw a suitable bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35940 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35940 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we went upstairs and sitting down. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. Due to roadwork we headed North and did a u-turn at the roundabout. 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 35940 as it continued towards Stafford.

First Potteries 35940 in Newcastle

We crossed over the A34 and we walked up to the hill towards grandma's. On the way we saw white minibus YX02 FTD. We continued up the hill and into grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru. When it was time to go we said goodbye to Grandma and we got in the car. We set off just before 18:00 and we ran down Victoria Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale past the Greggs. We continued through Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 35950 on a #101 to Hanley and ABC Supreme KP25 EHB going Northwards. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035. 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 sent a couple of e-mails. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Trent Vale 25-10-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67157	Fenton, Adj Traver Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67177	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	39A	First Potteries
67175	Fenton, Adj Traver Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35942	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, o/s Cherry Tree PH	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to visit Grandma and going to Blurton, but first he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We set off downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walkes to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67157 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67157 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. Once off the bus we cut through onto the High Street and we went to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy and a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we walked up the High Street and we turned right onto Hassell Street. We went to the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus on stand, It was First Potteries 67177 on a #39A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67177 in Newcastle bus station

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 turned right onto the ring road and we ran around anti-clockwise to Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up the hill to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. Whilst in the bus station we saw D&G Bus 797 on a #100 to Stone. We decided to get a taxi back to Fenton. We went outside the bus station and we got in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off down Lichfield Street and over the roundabout towards Joiner's Square. We croosed the roundabout and onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto Manor Street and we ran to the other end. We ran forwards Christchurch Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We got out of the car and Matthew went upstairs to chill out and wait for me to arrive. Arund 15:00 I came in the car with mum and Matthew came downstairs. We said goodbye to mum and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the bus stop all the way by the flats. As we got to the stop we saw a bus pull up. We saw it was First Potteries 67175 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67175 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. Once off the bus we headed down to the bottom of the bus station and we waited for the bus towards the hospital. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw D&G Bus 45 on a #94B to Bradwell.

D&G Bus 45 in Newcastle bus station

Almost immediately we saw a bus approaching. It pulled on stand and we walked up to it. As we got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35942 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35942 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we went upstairs and sitting 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 35942 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35942 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 and we headed down Victoria Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale. We continued through Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included Leons 239 and First Potteries 63365 on a #101 to Hanley. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and into Trentham and we turned left onto the A5035. 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. After Matthew had his medication we went to Longton to get a some shopping and to fill up with petrol. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton. We headed onto Finstock Avenue and we turned right onto Ripon Road. We turned left onto the A5035 and we headed through Dresden into Longton. We joined the high level A50 and we turned right onto Baths Road and into Tesco. We parked up and we went into Tesco and bought some shopping. We then got back in the car and we headedv to the petrol station. When we had filled up we turned right at the roundabout onto the A50. We turmed left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We veered right onto Church Road and right onto the A5035. We got back around 20:44. Later on we did some more of the Blog and had some mini battenburgs. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark