Trip to Great Yamouth / Lowestoft 06-09-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
36690	Great Yarmouth, Market Gates	Gorleston, Town Centre	8	First Eastern Counties
33815	Gorleston, Town Centre	Lowestoft BS	X1	First Eastern Counties
33815	Lowestoft BS	Gorleston, Town Centre	X1	First Eastern Counties
35670	Gorleston, Town Centre	Great Yarmouth, Market Gates	2	First Eastern Counties
37566	Great Yarmouth, Market Gates	Hemsby, Kingsway Shops	1	First Eastern Counties
37533	Hemsby, Kingsway Shops	Great Yarmouth, Coastguard Lookout	1C	First Eastern Counties
37562	Great Yarmouth, Coastguard Lookout	Scratby, Opp Beach Drive	1C	First Eastern Counties

Today was our second full day on holiday and we had planned to stay fairly local. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up at 09:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We realised that we had not done the e-mail for yesterday, so we spent over an hour compiling the e-mail. We got in the car and we set off around 11:30. We drove out of the caravan park and we headed Southwards down Scratby Road. We ran straight onto Jack Chase Way and we ran forwards onto the Caister bypass. We continued along the A149 and we turned left onto Jellicoe Road. We turned right onto North Drive and we ran into Yarmouth. We looked for somewhere to park along the front, but we were struggling so we decided to park in town instead. We turned right onto Main Cross Road and we turned right onto the Northbound A1243. We ran to the edge of town and we turned right onto Stonecutters way and we turned right onto Howard Street South and we entered the car park. After we had parked up we cut through Austin Row onto Market place and we went around the corner onto Theatre Plain. We turned left onto Regent Road and we headed across the bus station into the pub. Matthew wenrt to the toilet and afterwards mum ordered some food. Matthew had a burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. When we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we headed out into the bus station. In the bus station we saw First Eastern Counties 33813 on a X11 to Norwich.

First Eastern Counties 33813 in Great Yarmouth

We decided to head South towards Gorleston. We saw a bus approaching on one of the middle stands. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 36690 on a #8 to James Paget Hospital.

First Eastern Counties 36690 in Great Yarmouth

We got on the bus and we booked a Costal Day ticket at £8 before we sat down. We turned ran forwards onto Market Gates and we continued Southwards. We continued onto Alexandra Road and we crossed KIng Street onto Yarmouth Way. We turned right onto South Quay and we turned left onto the A1243. We turned left onto Southown Road and we headed towards Gorleston. We briefly joined Beccles Road and we turned left onto High Road past the former Barlcays bank which is being converted into shops and flats. We ran forwards onto High Street and into the centre of Gorleston. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 36690 before it contunued towards James Paget Hospital.

First Eastern Counties 36690 in Gorleston

We walked up the road and we visited a couple of shops to npick up some hardware. Afterwards we went into a convenience store and Matthew bought a can of Coke for later. We headed back to the bus stop and we waited for a bus Southwards towards Lowestoft. A short time l;ater we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 33815 on a X1 service to Lowestoft.

First Eastern Counties 33815 in Gorleston

We got on the bus and we placed the Costal Day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off down the High Street and we continued Southwards and onto Lowestoft Road. We continued onto Victoria Road and we turned left onto Park Road. We turned right onto Marine Parade and right onto Bridge Street. We turned left onto the A47 and we turned right into Paget James hospital. We ran around the car park and we turned right on to the A47. We followed the road Southwards for a few miles and we turned left onto LOwestoft Road. After loading up at the stop we returned onto the A47. We headed South down the A47 and we turned left into the retail park. After turning around at the roundabout we re-joined the A47. We ran to the North edge of town and we left into Gordon Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we took a few pictures. We saw First Eastern Counties 37577 parked up in the bus station.

First Eastern Counties 37577 in Lowestoft bus station

We decided to have a short break away from the bus, so we went to the pub. We walked along Gordon Road and we turned left onto London Road North. We headed into the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. We went to the bar and we ordered a couple of drinks for us. Matthew had a glass of Coke. We sat and watched some of the football until we had finished our drinks. We set off back down London Road North and we turned right onto Gordon Road and back to the bus station. Seen arriving at the bus station was First Eastern Counties 44537.

First Eastern Counties 44537 in Lowestoft bus station

We worked out that we were going to get the same bus back that we causght down. We waited for the bus to be readied for service. When it was time to board, Matthew got another picture of First Eastern Counties 33815.

First Eastern Counties 33815 in Lowestoft bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Costal Day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto Gordon Road. We past the former theatre site which is currently being re-developed. We joined the Northbound A47 and we headed out of town. A few miles North we turned right into the retail park. After a brief Stop we rejoined the Northbound A47. A few miles further North we turned right onto Lowestoft Road to the stop by the ASda petrol station. We returned to the A47 and further up the road we turned left into James Paget Hospital. After a brief circuit around the hospital and a stop we rejoined the Northbound A47. We turned left onto Brasenose Avenue and we passed a new build site. We turned right onto Hertford Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Way. We turned right onto Church Lane and we crossed over the A47 and we stopped at some traffic light as there was roadworks on a roundabout. We ran into Gorleston and we turned left onto the High Street where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 33815 before in continued to Norwich.

First Eastern Counties 33815 in Gorleston

We had about 20 minutes to wait for the next non-electric bus. Matthew decided that as we did not get a cake early, he would visit Costa. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards had is usual of a bottle of Coke and a slice of Millionaire's Shortbread. Matthew drank his coke out of a glass with ice and ate the shortbread. When we had finished we went outside and we saw First Eastern Counties 36696 on a #8 to Caister.

First Eastern Counties 36696 in Gorleston

We let this go in favour of a Hybrid bus that was 10 minutes behind. The time past quickly and as expected we saw the bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 35670 on a #2 to Great Yarmouth.

First Eastern Counties 35670 in Gorleston

We got on the bus and we placed the Costal Day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs. The rear of the top deck was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside of First Eastern Counties 35670 before we sat down.

inside First Eastern Counties 35670

We set off Northwards up High Street and forwards onto Beccles Road. We continued onto William Adams Way and at the roundabout turned right onto the A1154. We crossed over the River Yare and we turned right onto the Southbound A1243. We turned left onto Main Cross Road and we turned left onto South Beach Parade. After a short stop at the timing point we ran North up South Beach Parade. We turned left onto Harbord Crescent and left onto Peggotty Road. We turned right onto Admiralty Road and we headed Northwards. We ran forwards onto Camden Road and forwards again onto Blackfriars Road. We turned right onto St Peter's Road and left onto Nelson Road Central. We turned left onto St Nicholas Road and we turnd left and entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 35670 before it worked the following #3 to Burgh Castle.

First Eastern Counties 35670 in Great Yamouth

The plan was to now get a couple of the older Volvo buses in. I had seen that 37566 was following us up from Gorleston on a #1 to Martham, and 37562 was a replacement on the open top #1C service. As the #2 is a more circuitous route from Gorleston, by the time we got to Great Yarmouth the Martham bus was already in the bus station. We took a slow walk over to the opposite side of the bus station. We strolled across and Matthew took a picture of First Eastern Counties 37566 on a #1 to Martham.

First Eastern Counties 37566 in Great Yamouth

We got on the bus and we placed the Costal Day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we turned ran forwards onto Temple Road and onto Priory Plain. We turned right onto Northgate Street and we headed Northwards. We continued onto Caister Road and we stopped near to the bus depot. We saw First Eastern Counties 37069 parked up outside on Staff Bus duties. We continued Northwards up Caister Road past the racecourse and Yarmouth Stadium. We continued onto Yarmouth Road and into Caister. We turned right onto Prince of Wales Road and turned right onto Jack Chase Way. We turned left onto Yarmouth Road and we turned left onto Cromer Road and we turned right onto Station Road. We turned left onto North Road and we continued onto Ormesby Road. We continued onto The Street and we turned left onto Yarmouth Road and we turned right onto The Street and we turned left onto Kingsway. At the roundabout we turned left onto the layby in front of the shops. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Eastern Counties 37566 as it continued towards Markham.

First Eastern Counties 37566 in Hemsby

Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We stopped at the Co-op. Matthew had a can of Coke, some cookies and a chocolate bar. We paid for the food and we came back to the stop and Matthew ate a Crunchie. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching from the Beach. It crossed the roundabout and as it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 37533 on a #1C to the Pleasure Beach.

First Eastern Counties 37533 in Hemsby

We got on the bus and we placed the Costal Day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off onto Kingsway and we headed Southwards. We ran forwards onto Yarmouth Road and onto Scratby Road. We turned left onto Beach Road and we continued onto Rottenstone Lane. We got a better view of the sea in this direction and I remember us coming here around 25 years ago when Matthew was very little. We turned right onto California Road and left to re-join Scratby Road. We turned left onto Ormesby Road and we ran into Caister. We continued onto High Street and onto Yarmouth Road. We ran down Caister Road and we turned left onto Jellicoe Road. We turned left onto North Drive and we ran to the turning circle at the end. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 37533 as it continued towards the Pleasure Beach.

First Eastern Counties 37533 in Great Yamouth

We walked down towards the beach. We continued onto the beach and we sat on a large concrete block. We went outside and we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 37562 on a #1C to Hemsby.

First Eastern Counties 37562 in Great Yamouth

We got on the bus and we placed the Costal Day ticket under the scanner before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off Southwards along North Drive and we turned right onto Jellicoe Road. We turned right onto Caister Road past the racecourse and Yarmouth Stadium. We continued onto Yarmouth Road and into Caister. We turned right onto Ormesby Road and turned right onto Scratby Road. We turned right onto Californis Road and left onto Rottenstone Lane. We continued onto Beach Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 37562 as it continued towards Hemsby.

First Eastern Counties 37562 in Scratby

Once off the bus we had the considerable walk back to the caravan. As we got back mum pulled up in the car and we went into the caravan. Matthew chilled out on his phone and I went to get some food for tea. When I cam back Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down a can of cherry Coke. We did some of the Blog and we wrote an e-mail. Matthew also watched some YouTube. After Matthew had his shower, we did some more of the Blog and he watched some more YouTube until bedtime at 00:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Scratby 04-09-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63179	Fenton	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35946	Newcastle BS	Keele, Darwin Building	25	First Potteries
35945	Keele, Darwin Building	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
6003	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	9	D&G Bus
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going on holiday, 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 sepnt some time in his room watching buses out of the window. Later on we wset off on foot to the bus stop. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the stop and whilst we waited for the bus we saw Rapid Travel CA11 NAD heading towards Stoke.

Rapid Travel CA11 NAD in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 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 past the former pub which is being rebuilt as a shop. 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 went to the toilet. A short time later we saw First Potteries 35950 on a #25 to Hanley. We decided to head towards Keele. As we got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35946 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35946 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Keele before we went upstairs and sitting down. The bus set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road we turned right onto Ryecroft. We veered left onto Merrial Street and after a brief stop we ran forwards onto Church Street. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto the A525. We turned right into Orme Road and we saw St Giles And St George's academy MF68 AFJ. We continued along Orme Road before we re-joined the Westbound A525. We climbed the steep hill up to Keele and we turned left into the campus. We turned left onto University. We got up and got off the bus and we set off onto foot onto Barnes Hall Road. We saw D&G Bus 146 on a K to Chesterton.

D&G Bus 146 in Keele

We crossed the square and we visit the new KFC. Matthew visited coffee shop and had a bottle of coke and a cake. When we had finished we headed to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35946 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35946 in Keele

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and before we went upstairs and sitting down. We set off through the campus We turned right onto University Drive and we ran up to the entrance of the campus before turning right onto the A525. We ran down the hill and we crossed over the roundabout. We went past the scrapyards and we turned left onto Orme Road. We ran through the estate and to the end of the road. We turned left onto the A525 and at the roundabout onto the Southbound A34. We ran down two roundabout and we went left onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We waited for another bus to Hanley. A short later we saw a bus come on stand. We saw it was D&G Bus 6003 on a #9 to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We ran down to the A34 and we headed South to the hospital where we turned left. We saw City Centre Central minibus SD10 BMZ. We ran through the hospital grounds and out the other side onto Hilton Road. At the roundabout we went left onto Newcastle lane and we ran up the hill into the centre of Penkhull. We turned left onto St Thomas Place and forwards onto Princes Street. We past the old North Staffs Royal Infirmary which is currently being re-developed. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran down into Stoke. We passed through Church Street and we crossed over the A500. after running under the railway line we followed the A52 around to the left running parallel to the railway line. We then turned left onto to station Road. After stopping briefly outside the railway station we turned right onto College Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We continued onto Cleveland Road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued along Bethesda Street before turning right onto John Street. We ran up the hill into the bus station and onto stand. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We stopped at the chip shop and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of coke. When we had finished we went back to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. 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. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past 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. We then walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Just after 13:00 we came to pick Matthew up to take him away for the weekend. He got in the car and we set off along Temple Street and we saw SAS Travel SA68 RZZ parked up. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and right onto Wheildon Road and we stopped to pick up Uncle Dave. Matthew got out of the car and used his toilet. We all got in the car and we set off up Wheildon Road. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We joined the A50 and we came off at Longton. We filled up with petrol and we rejoined the A50. Travelling along the A50 we saw AJS Passenger Travel KV70 RFJ / BK72 KMZ / BV54 AJS, white coach reg like CE26 AEY, a new Green Yutong double Decker (no plates, no decals) trade plate L7402, a Notts & Derby double decker reg like SF62 ??? & black minibus JGZ 6583. We ran the 35 miles or so to the motorway and we joined the Southbound M1. As we headed Southwards through Leicestershire we saw white minibus HV22 JUK, Happy Days LC25 ???, grey minibus YS64 FDF, silver minibus BD57 DKL, National Express liveried coach BF21 ???, blue and white coach YX19 ???, new school minibus SJ76 XRD, National Express West Midlands 326 on a #230 to , unidentified white coach and Ambulance minibus YJ21 GNV. At junction we left the M1 and we joined the Eastbound A14. As we travelled eastywards we saw Travelstar European TS74 TSE 777, Big Coach Company X66 BCC, Kearney's Coaches RK26 GUK and Phil Haines Coaches PC75 BUS. After around 50 miles we came off the A14 to visit Cambridge Services. We parked up and Matthew went top the toilet. Afterwards we went over to the coaches. We saw Kearney's Coaches YT24 BJY parked up there.

Kearney's Coaches YT24 BJY in Cambridge Services

Also see was Tey Tours Y25 TEY parked up.

Tey Tours Y25 TEY in Cambridge Services

At the end of the row was Kearney's Coaches RK26 GUK.

Kearney's Coaches RK26 GUK in Cambridge Services

We got back in the car and Matthew had a Cherry Coke and a banana We set off out of the services and we rejoined the A14. As we travlled Eastwards we were passed by Carriageways RO67 YAH and Al's Coaches AA69 ALS / AA16 ALS. Near to Newmarket we joined the Eastbound A11. As we travelled Eastwards we saw P&R Coaches RV16 RAJ, Ambassador BV72 XGM. We passed First Eastern Counties 36182 on a X14 to Attleborough near to Cringleford. We continued Eastwards and we saw Coach Services CS73 BUS on a #90 service. We reached the A47 and we continued Eastwards. We saw white minibus LD56 NXB / SF04 FDU and First Eastern Counties 36202 X1 to Norwich. We turned off to go into Acle but when we got to the roundabout the road was closed. We went back down the A47 for a mile and we joined the B1140 before re-joining the Eastbound A47. We saw Completely Coach Travel Y28 CCT. We joined the A1064 and almost immediaetly we saw First Eastern Counties 33812 on a X1 to Norwich. We ran through Filby and we joined the Northbound A149. When we got to Scratby we turned right onto Beach Road. We saw First Eastern Counties 37569 on a #1A and 37065 on a #1C. We followed the road around and we headed into the camp site. After picking up the keys we headed to the Caravan. We did some of the Blog and Matthew had cheese oatcakes! He also had a can of Cherry Coke. We continued with the Blog and wrote an e-mail. We chilled out in the caravan and we went to bed at 00:30... Mark.

Trip to Boxworth / Etwall 29-09-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YJ69 EHW	Fenton	Westbury Park	Charter	Travel Express
YJ69 EHW	Westbury Park	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express

Today we were in East Anglia and heading back to Blurton. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 09:00 and had toast for breakfast. We got ready to go out and just after 10:00 we got in the car and we set off onto Beach Road. There was a road closure at the end so we turned around and we turned right onto. We turned right onto California Road and left onto Scratby Road. We turned left and we ran through Caister. We turned right into Tesco and we realised there wasn't a petrol station there so we re-joined the road. We continued onto the A149 and we ran to the edge of Great Yarmout. We turned right onto the A47 and we continued out of town. We accidental went startight into Acle and we turned left onto and we re-joined the A47. We ran around the South side of Norwich and we headed onto the A11. We ran near to Thetford and Newmarket and we joined the Westbound A14. We stoppped at Cambridge Services and Matthew used the toilet. For dinner Matthew had burger, fries and chicken nugget washed down with a small cup of Coke. We went to see the coaches parked up in the service station we saw Richmonds Coaches 851 FYD.

Richmonds Coaches 851 FYD in Boxworth Services

Also seen was Gee-Vee Travel GT65 GVT.

Gee-Vee Travel GT65 GVT in Boxworth Services

We got back into the car and we set off onto the A14. We saw white coach AE16 DYA. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke in the car. At the end of the A14 we joined the Northbound M1. At junction 24 we came off the motorway and we went onto the Westbound A50. We joined the Northbound A516 and we missed the car park for the pub so we ended up turning around and pulling into a layby and Matthew peed in a bush. We headed South on the A516 and we saw Notts & Derby 1403 on a school service. We re-joined the Westbound A50 and as we passed the junction for the A511 we saw Rotala Diamond 30995 on a #401 to Uttoxeter. We continued past Uttoxeter and Blythe Bridge and we passed through Meir and Longton. We came off the A50 and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We turned left onto Grove Road and forwards onto Wheildon Road. We dropped off uncle Dave and we returned up Wheildon Road. We ran forwards on to Grove Road and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we continued through Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto the A5035. We got back to Blurton just after 16:00. Matthew down loaded his photographs and got ready to go back to the residential unit. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw white minibus EA07 LWW 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 OGZ. 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 steak pies and chips with carrots followed by a piec of cheesecake. Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Westbury Park. We went downstairs and we saw it was Travel Express YJ69 EHW. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road. We ran down the into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the the A500 and we turned left onto Southbound A500. We ran past Sideway to Hanford. We turned right onto the A519 and we turned left onto Westbury Road and to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a a glass of Coke. After we had finished in the pub we returned to Fenton in Travel Express YJ69 EHW. We set off onto Westbury Road and we turned right to run anti-clockwide around the estate. We turned right onto Wye Road and we crossed over Seabridge Lane and we turned left onto the Northbound A519. We ran into Newcastle and we went around the roundabout onto Barracks Road and past the bus station. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout onto the A53 and we ran through Basford to Etruria. We got onto the Southbound A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the raileay line and up into Fenton. We continued up City Road before turning right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. 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

Trip to Hanley / Scratby 26-09-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63118	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going out on the bus, he was also starting a short break in East Anglia. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. For breakfast Matthew had crumpets. Later on Matthew went out in a taxi. We went downstairs and we got in the taxi. We set off along Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we turned right onto the A52. We ran past the railway station and we turned left onto Cauldon Road. We turned right onto Boughey Road and right onto Ridgeway Road. When we arrived we got out of the taxi and we headed to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew went to the playground and spent some time there. When e had finished we walked into Hanley. We set off out of the park on Regent Road. We crossed over Lichfield Street and we went to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we walked back to the bus station. We crossed over the ring road and crossed over Lichfield Street and into the bus station. In the bus station we saw Stanton's of Stoke BF67 WGO on the free shuttle service to Smallthorne. Matthew went to the shop and bought a choclate bar. Matthew ate his chocolate bar whilst he waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63118 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63118 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up 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 and we turned right onto Dividy Road. 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 we saw First Potteries 44514 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned left onto Market Street and right onto Commerce Street past the former Co-op Bank. We went arounf the roundabout and turned 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 forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off. We walked down City Road and we turned right onto 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. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. Matthew did a coffee morning and had some cake. Later on around 13:00 I came to pick Matthew up. Matthew came downstairs and got in the car. We set off along 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 forwards onto the A52 and we crossed over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and we ran around the one-way syaytem in Stoke. We rejoined Church Street and we continued up Hartshill Road past the former pub which is now a new shop. We turned left onto The Avenue and right onto Parkstone Avenue. We turned left onto Occupation Street and we stopped to visit Grandma's. Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. After an hour or so we said our goodbye's and we set off to pick up uncle Dave. We set off onto Victoria Street. We joined the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto 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. We turned right onto the A500. We veered left into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We picked up uncle Dave and set off along Whieldon Road. We continued onto Grove Road and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we ran through Longton and Meir. We continued along the A50 towards Uttoxeter and just after Uttoxeter we saw Rotala Diamond 30973 on a #401 to Uttoxeter. We joined the Southbound M1 and as we travelled Southwards we saw Flixbus 420 on a #004 to London.

Flixbus 420 on the M1

We ran down to junction and we joined the Eastbound A14. We ran quite fast until junction 16 where we hit traffic. Whilst in the traffic Matthew had a cream cake and half a corned beef pastie. After junction 20 we got going faster again but by this time we needed a break. We came off the A14 and we to Brampton Hut services. Matthew uased the toilet and we bought a can of Coke and a chocolate bar. We got back in the car and we joined the Southbound A1(M) before rejoining the A14. we continued for another 20 miles os so and we joined the Northbound A11. It was now going dark We ran near to Thetford and Attleborough and we joined the A47. We ran to the South of Norwich and at Acle we took a diversion along the A1064 as the Eastbound A47 is currently shut. We ran to caister and we joined the A149. We turned left onto Jack Chase Way and we ran forwards onto Scratby Road. We turned right onto Beach Road and we stopped at the caravan park. We picked up the keys and we headed to the chalet. We unloaded the car and we did some of the Blog. Matthew had a ham sandwich and a pork pie washed down with a can of Cherry Coke. We chilled out in the chalet and Matthew went to bed around 00:00.... Mark.