Trip to Stockport / Trafford Centre 16-08-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
12126	Stockport Interchange	Chorlton BS	25	Stagecoach Manchester
10049	Chorlton BS	Trafford Centre BS	23	Stagecoach Manchester
21420	Trafford Centre BS	Eccles BS	52	Stagecoach Manchester
6179	Eccles, Stop M	Trafford Centre BS	22	Go North West
12113	Trafford Centre BS	Chorlton, Crematorium	23	Stagecoach Manchester
12090	Chorlton, Stop A	Stockport Interchange	25	Stagecoach Manchester
11916	Stockport Interchange	Stockport, Peel Centre	322	Stagecoach Manchester

Today we decided to re-visit Stockport. We looked on the map on Friday night and we chose Stockport. This might have been influenced by the current engineering possession on the railway line between Manchester and Stafford. Research consisted of Looking at where we could park, looking at ticket prices and looking at the weather which was for dry weather with some sunshine. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready and we got in the car and set off just before 12:00. We set off through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued down Wheildon Road and we joined the Northbound A500. We headed Northwards through Etruria and Longport. We continued through Talke to Barthomley and we joied the Northboud M6. Travelling up the M6 we saw Belle Vue YG25 FEU / A19 VUE / A10 VUE, Stanton's of Stoke VT18 SOS, Whittles 21 and white minibus NC08 PKE. We came off the M6 at junction 19 and we joined the Northbound A556. After a few miles we ran forwards onto the M56. On the M56 we saw Rothwells AT12 LCT. We ran forwards onto the M60. We came off the M60 at junction 1 and we continued Eastwards on the A5145. We turned right onto Travis Brow and left onto Great Egerton Street. We parked up in the car parked and we crossed over the A6 to Mersey Square. We went to Greggs and Matthew had a large sausage roll as well as some of mum's chicken mayo baguette washed down with a bottle of Coke. Whilst we ate we saw Andrew's Coach J10 AOT. After we had finished eating we said goodbye to mum and we set off onto Mersey Square. We saw Andrews double decker J22 AOT on a rail replacement service. We headed into the Interchange and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we went outside and we saw Metroline DE518 arrive on a #370 from Altrincham.

Metroline DE518 in Stockport Interchange

We walked back into the interchange to see what we might catch. We turned down High Peak 534 on a #199 to Buxton. A few minutes later we saw another bus come on stand. It was Stagecoach Manchester 12126 on a #25 to The Trafford Centre.

Stagecoach Manchester 12126 in Stockport Interchange

We got on the bus and we bought Bee Newtwork Bus Day tickets at £5 each before we went upstairs. The bus set off out of the Interchange and we went forwards onto Swain Street. We continued onto Astley Street. We turned right onto Heaton Lane and left onto the Northbound A6. We turned left onto Heaton Road and we crossed over the railway line. We turned left onto the B5169 and we turned right onto Clifton Road and we turned right onto Mauldeth Road and onto pyramid Roundabout avoiding lane. We re-joined onto Burnage Lane and we turned left onto Mauldeth Road and we went under the A34 into Ladybarn. We ran under the A5103 and we continued forwards onto Fallowfield. We continued Westwards along the A5145 and into Chorlton and we continued to the small bus station in Chorlton where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 12126 as it continued towards The Trafford Centre.

Stagecoach Manchester 12126 in Chorlton bus station

Also in the bus station was Metroline WDS345 on a #86 to Piccadilly Gardens.

Metroline WDS345 in Chorlton bus station

A short time later we saw Rotala Diamond 20635 on a #87 from Piccadilly Gardens.

Rotala Diamond 20635 in Chorlton bus station

We crossed over the road and we went into a bar. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over the road and we waited for a nother bus towards The Trafford Centre. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach 10049 on a #23 to THe Trafford Centre. We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Newtwork Bus Day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along the A5145 and we re-joined the Northbound B5217 and we turned left onto the A6010 and we turned left onto the A5145. We ran forwards onto the B5213 and we ran into Urmston. We turned right onto The B5214 and passing the former RBS bank which is currently up for sale. We turned right into the B5214 and we ran North for a short while. We turned left into Moorside Road and into Davyhulme. We passed the Trafford General hospital and close to the Manchester Ship Canal before we turned Northwards onto Woodsend Road. We continued East along Davyhulme Road and we turned left onto Woodhouse Road. We re-joined the Northbound B5214 and back under the M60. We passed the Trafford Golf Centre and then we turned right into the Trafford Centre bus station next to the former BP garage. Once off the bus we took a few pictures. We saw Go North West 4132 on a #20 to Bolton.

Go North West 4132 in Trafford Centre bus station

We headed to the toilet and afterwards we came back to see what we could catch. We saw Stagecoach Manchester 21420 arrive on a #52 to Failsworth.

Stagecoach Manchester 21420 in Trafford Centre bus station

Whilst we waited for the bus to be readied for service ewe took some more pictures. We saw Go North West 6241 on a #21 to Agecroft.

Go North West 6241 in Trafford Centre bus station

We saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 21420 and it was ready for service. We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network Day Ticket under the scanner. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside of Stagecoach Manchester 21420 before we sat down.

Inside Stagecoach Manchester 21420

The bus set off out of the bus station and onto the B5214. We turned left onto the B5211 and we crossed over the Manchester Ship canal. We turned right onto the B5230 and we turned left onto Trafford Road. We ran to the end and we turned right onto the A57. On the edge of Eccles we ran forwards onto Church Street and we continued into the centre of Eccles and into the interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we sat down in the town and Matthew had a can of Coke. When we had finished we headed to the bus stop so we could head back towards The Trafford Centre. Whilst we waited we saw Go North West 3459 on a #10 to Brookhouse.

Go North West 3459 in Eccles

A short time later we saw another nbus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Go North West 6179 on a #22 to The Trafford Centre.

Go North West 6179 in Eccles

We got on the bus and we flashed the Bee Newtwork Bus Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along Church Street and forwards onto Liverpool Road. We turnd left onto the B5211 and we headed into Barton upon Irwell and over the Manchester Ship Canal. We turned right onto the B5214 and we came into the Trafford Centre from the North end. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We went to the vending machine and we bought a bottle of Coke. We returned to the bus station and we looked for something back towards Stockport. A short time later we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 12113 on a #23 to Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 12113 in Trafford Centre bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Bee Newtwork Bus Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto the B5214. We went Southwards under the M60 and straight down into the centre of Urmston. We turned left onto the B5213 and we ran Eastwards inti Stretford. We decided to do the bus to the next stop on the other side of the crossroads. After a stop in the centre of Stretford we travelled Northwards onto the A5145. We crossed the A6010 and we followed the B5217. We ran through Chorlton and just after we passed the Barlow Moor Road tram stop we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 12113 as it continued towards Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 12113 in Chorlton

Once off the bus we realised that we had gone a stop too far so we walked back down the A5145 and crossed over the road. WE went into the Co-op and we bought Coke, Cakes and some chocolate. We crossed over the road and we headed to the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 12090 on a #25 to Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 12090 in Chorlton

We got on the bus and we flashed the Bee Newtwork Bus Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along the A5145 and we headed Southwards. We turned left onto Mauldeth Road West and we headed Eastwards. As we travlled back I called mum to see where she had moved the car to. She had driven to a nearby Tesco so I worked out which bus we could catch to get close by. We ran under the A5103 and we continued forwards onto Mauldeth Road into Ladybarn. We crossed over the A34 and we continued along Mauldeth road before turning right onto Burnage Lane. We turned left onto Mauldeth Road and we headed Southwards. We turned left onto Clifton Road and at the roundabout we turned right to continued following Clifton Road. We turned left onto Heaton Moor road and right onto Parsonage Road. We turned left onto Heaton Road and we went ober the railway line before turning right onto the Southbound A6 and we turned right onto the A5145. We turned left onto Heaton Lane and we turned right onto Astley Street to the transport interchange and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed into the Interchange to look for a bus that was stopping at the peel centre. We had a choice od doing either the #322 or the #330. We looked on stand and we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 11916 on a #322 to Houghton Green.

Stagecoach Manchester 11916 in Stockport Interchange

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Newtwork Bus Day ticket under the scanner for the final time today before we went downstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Astley Street and we turned left onto Heaton Lane and at the roundabout we turned right onto the A560 and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw the other bus that we could have caught, Stagecoach Manchester 18927 on a #330 to Ashton-under-Lyne.

Stagecoach Manchester 18927 in Stockport

We set off on foot along the A560 and under the M60. We got a bit disoriented with all the roads and paths and eventually we found our way to Tesco. Mum was on the car park near to the entrance. We got in the car and we hd a Dairy Milk Buttond ice cream. We set off out of Tesco and we ran up Tivoy Way. We turned sharp right onto the B6167 and we stopped at the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy and washed it down with a bottle of Coke. When I had finished eating we turned around and we went back down the B6167. We turned left onto Tivot WaY and we joined the Westbound M60. We coninued to the M56 and we ran near to the airport. We turned onto the A556 and we ran the last few miles to the M6. As we travlled down the M6 we saw Selwyns BX16 CKD. We came off the M6 at Junction 16 and we went Southwards down the A500. As we travelled down the A500 we saw Eminence Travel BV19 YJJ. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we saw Amans Travel BV19 YFM on a rail replacement service. We ran along the high level A500 and onto Wheildon Road. After dropping off uncle Dave we set off onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road and right onto the A5035. We got back to the house around 20:30. Matthew had his medication and chilled out on his computer. Matthew did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew settled down around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Manchester / Ashton 21-02-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
10582	Manchester, (Stop D)	Ashton BS	216	Stagecoach Manchester
10601	Ashton BS	Manchester, Warwick Street	231	Stagecoach Manchester
12186	Manchester, Piccadilly	Trafford Centre BS	250	Stagecoach Manchester
3131	Trafford Centre BS	Altricham Interchange	247	Arriva NW&W
19528	Altricham Interchange	Wythenshawe, Police Station	11	Stagecoach Manchester
19471	Wythenshawe Interchange	Manchester, Dickinson Street	101	Stagecoach Manchester

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Manchester. Matthew got up around 06:00. Around 07:00 Matthew came downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. The walked along A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and had a bottle of Coke. After finishing eating we went waited for a train to Manchester. We got on the train and we set off Northwards towards Manchester. It was an express train so the first stop was Macclesfield. We continued Northwards and we stopped at Stockport. and we continued Northwards into Manchester Piccadilly. Once of the train we walked out of the railway station. We walked out of the station area and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 10849.

Stagecoach Manchester 10849 in Manchester

Matthew visted the toilet and afterwards we saw Go North West 3225 on a #135 to Bury.

Go North West 3225 in Manchester

After we had finished eating we continued down to Piccadilly. We stopped at McDonalds and we had breakfast. Matthew had a breakfast roll with Hash brown and orange juice. When we had finished we walked along Piccadilly. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 10582 on a #216 to Ashton. We got on the bus and we flashed the System One Bus Only Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Piccadilly and we turned right onto Lever Street and we turned right onto the A665. We ran through Ancoats and we turned left onto the A662. We ran Westwards through Holt Town, Sportcity and Clayton. We ran through Droylsden and we turned left into the A635. We went through Ashton and we turned left onto Margaet Street and we turned right onto Katherine Street and we turned left onto Gas Street. We turned into the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 10582.

Stagecoach Manchester 10582 in Ashton bus station

We set off out of the bus station onto Wellington Road and we saw First Manchester 69445 on a #409 to Rochdale.

First Manchester 69445 in Ashton

We went into B&M and we brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we went out of the shop. We walked down Wellington Road. A short time later we saw Stagecoach Manchester 10585 on a #237 to Glossop.

Stagecoach Manchester 10585 in Ashton bus station

Whilst we waited we saw Stagecoach Manchester 10579 on a #346 to Hyde.

Stagecoach Manchester 10579 in Ashton bus station

We headed into the bus station and we waited for a bus back towards Manchester. A short time later we saw First Manchester 33736 on a #350 to Oldham. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was Stagecoach Manchester 10601 on a #231 to Manchester.

Stagecoach Manchester 10601 in Ashton bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and onto Wellington Road. We ran forwards onto Henrietta Street and we turned left onto the A670 and we turned right into the Tameside General Hospital and we turned right onto the A670. We continued onto Queens Road and we ran through Hurst and into Higher Hurst and we turned left onto St Albans Avenue and into Hartshead and we continued through Smallshaw and we ran onto Wood Lane. We ran through Waterloo into Taunton and we travelled Westwards along the Westbound M60 and at the end we turned right onto Moorside Street and we turned left onto the A662. We ran Westwards through Droylsden, Clayton and Sportcity. We turned left into the A662 and we ran through Holt Town. We turned left onto Every Street and we ran into Ancoats. We turned right onto the A665 and we ran down the hill into Manchester and we turned left onto Oldham Street and we got up and got off the bus. We turned left onto Oldham Street and we turned right onto Market Street. Once we had finished we went to the Manchester Arndale shopping centre. after visiting shops in the shopping centre we visited the toilet. When we had finished we walked along Piccadilly bus station at Parker street. As it got closer we saw that it was required Stagecoach Manchester 12186 on a #250 to Trafford Centre.

Stagecoach Manchester 12186 in Manchester

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the terminal and we turned right onto Portland Street. We turned left onto Princess Street and right onto Whitworth Street. We turned left onto Oxford Street and we headed Southwards. We turned right onto Booth Street West. We passed the College of Music and we turned right onto Boundry lane. We turned left onto the A5067 and we headed Westwards. We passed Hulme Park and we ran to the end of the road and we joined Chester Road. We joined the A56 and we ran past White City Retail Park. We passed Old Trafford and we turned right onto the A5081 and we turned left onto Europa Way. We turned right onto Westinghouse Road and we turned left onto the A5181 and we turned right onto the B5211. We pulled into the bus station and we got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and went into the Trafford centre. Matthew used the toilet. We continued into the Trafford centre and we visited Five Guys. Matthew had bacon cheeseburger and fries washed down with a cup of coke. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. We visited Work Shop. We walked through the bus station taking picture whilst we decided what to do next #247 to Altricham. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching as it got closer we saw it was required Arriva NW&W 3131 on a #247 to Altricham.

Arriva NW&W 3131 in Trafford Centre bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned right on to the B5214. We continued East along Woodhouse Road and we turned right onto Davyhulme Road. We turned right and close to the Manchester Ship Canal. Passed the Trafford General hospital and we turned Northwards onto Woodsend Road and into Davyhulme. We turned right into Moorside Road and we turned left onto Woodsend Road. After running the hill through Flixton and we turned left onto Irlam Road and we turned right into the B5158 and we turned left onto the A6144 and we turned right into the A56. We ran up the hill into Broadheath and we turned left onto the B5164 and we ran into the interchange and we got up and got off the bus. As we headed New Stamford Road before arriving at our destination. At the pub Matthew went to the toilet and drank some Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included D&G Bus 33 on the #88 to Macclesfield. We set off continued down New Stamford Road. On the way to the interchange. We continued down to the interchange. AS it got closer we saw it was required Stagecoach Manchester 19528 on a #11 to Stockport. We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the Interchange and we turned right onto Stamford New Road. We turned right onto the A560 and we headed Eastwards. We veered left onto the B5165 and we ran into the centre of Timperley. We ran past the old NatWest Bank which closed 2 years ago. We turned right onto Thorley Lane and we crossed over the A560. We turned left onto Mainwood Road and left onto Greystoke Avenue. We ran forwards onto Aimson Road East and we turned right onto the A560. We ran into Baguley and we turned right into Southmoor Road. We turned right into Ledson Road and left into Floats Road. We turned left into Southmoor Road and we entered the hospital. After a brief stop at the hospital main bus stop we continued forwards onto Hollyhedge Road. We turned right onto Greenbrow Road and we ran around a loop. We turned right onto Tuffley Road and we crossed over the M56. We continued onto Simonsway and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 19528 as it continued towards Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 19528 in Wythenshawe

We went into Asda and we vivited the toilet. Once we had finished we went out of the shop. We continued onto Hale Top and walked up Wythenshawe Civic Centre and we ran alongsid Poundswick Lane and we went back to the interchange. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As expected it was Stagecoach Manchester 19471 on the #101 to Manchester. We got on the bus and we placed the System One bus tickets to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Poundswick Lane we turned right onto Simonsway. We turned left onto Greenbrow Road We turned left into Southmoor Road and we entered the hospital. After a brief stop at the hospital main bus stop. We turned right onto Hollyhedge Road and we continued forwards onto Bowland Road. We turned right onto Floatshall Road and we turned left onto Hall Lane we turned right onto the A560 and we crossed over the A5103. We joined the A560 and we ran up to Moss Side and we turned right onto Greenheys Lane and we turned right onto Burlington Street. We turned left onto Higher Cambridge Street and we ran through the the A57(M). We ran along Cambridge Street and we turned right onto Whitworth Street West and right onto Oxford Street. We turned right onto Portland Street and we got up and got off the bus at the top of Portland Street. Once off the bus we saw Stagecoach Manchester 19495 on the #101 to Logistics North. As we turned left into Dickinson Street and we turned right into George Street. We turned left into Charlotte Street and we turned right into Mosley Street and we stopped at the shop. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We crossed over Mosley Street and we continued up Market Street. Once we had finished we went to the Manchester Arndale shopping centre. after visiting shops in the shopping centre we visited the toilet. When we had finished we walked along Piccadilly we walked back to the railway station and we also visited burger king and Matthew had a burger and fries. We waited for a train back to Stoke-on-Trent. After a short while we got on the train and we found a seat. We set off Southwards out of Manchester Piccadilly and we ran fast down to Stockport. After a station stop we continued Southwards to Macclesfield. We ran fast through Congleton and Kidsgrove to Stoke-on-Trent where we got up and got off the train. Once off the train we got a Lucky Seven taxi up to Fenton. We set off along Station Road and we joined the Westbound A52. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and 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 Salford / Manchester 10-06-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
12108	Salford (Stop D)	Manchester, Piccadilly Gardens	38	Stagecoach Manchester
2748	Manchester, Piccadilly Gardens	Sale, (Stop B)	263	Arriva NW&W
3096	Sale, Broadoaks Road	Trafford Centre BS	245	Arriva NW&W
4013	Trafford Centre BS	Eccles Interchange	52	Go North West
3206	Eccles Interchange	Manchester Shudehill	67	Go North West
3132	Manchester Shudehill	Eccles Interchange	10	Arriva NW&W
3208	Eccles Interchange	Salford (Stop J)	67	Go North West

Today we decided to start our journey at Salford for the first time. We have been through Salford many times before, but today was the first time we have parked up here. After Matthew had chosen Salford, research consisted at looking at where to park and where to eat. We also checked the weather which was for hot sunny weather with a chance of thunderstorms later on. Matthew got up and had toast for breakfast. We set off approximatley 11:45. We got in the car and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued down Wheildon Road and we joined the Northbound A500. There was some traffic on the A500 but this did not delay us too much. We ran up to Barthomley and we joined the Northboud M6. AS we travelled Northwards up the M6 we saw Selwyn's (NX) BV23 ZWB(#550) / BD65 JFO(#540) / BV67 JXZ(#121), Aman's BV19 YFM, Weavaway Travel YN72 ZXZ and an unidentified Telfords coach. We ran up to junction 21A and we got on the Eastbound M62. Seen on the M62 was taxi minibus BY04 CAB. As we reached the M60 we went forwards onto the M602. We came off the M602 at junction 3 and we turned left onto the Northbound A5063. We joined the Westbound A6 and we ran for about 1/3 of a mile and we came off the A6 onto Hankinson Way. We turned right at the roundabout onto eywood Way and we turned right into Tesco and we parked up. On the way in we had been passed the cafe that we had planned on eating at and it had been closed! We decided to go to POund Baker and get food so we said goodbye to mum and we walked around the North Western corner of the shopping centre to the toilets. After using the toilet we set off towards Pound Bakery. On the way arouns we saw Rotala Diamond 40817 on a #8 to Manchester.

Rotala Diamond 40817 in Salford

We continued around the North and East sides of the shopping centre and we stopped at the Pound Bakery. Matthew had a couple of sausage rolls and a bottle of Pepsi. As there weren't any cakes he fancied I said we could grab a cake later on. We went outside and we saw a an empty bus stop so we sat down and ate our food, Whilst we ate we saw Stagecoach Manchester 19519 on a #34 to Piccadilly Gardens.

Stagecoach Manchester 19519 in Salford

When we had finished we wakled up to stand D to catch something towards Piccadilly Gardens. After a short wait we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 12108 in Magicbus livery. We got on the bus and we brought System One Bus Only Day tickets at £5 each before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off along Hankinson Way and we turned left onto Rossall Way. We Headed North onto the roundabout before turning right onto the A6. We headed Eastwards Past Salford Crescent railway station and into the city. We ran forwards onto Chapel Street and we turned right onto the A34. We ran through the centre of Manchester and we turned left onto Portland Street. Just after the main bus station we stopped on Portland Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Stagecoach Manchester 12108 as it continued along Portland Street.

Stagecoach Manchester 12108 in Manchester

Once off the bus we walked along Portland Street and we crossed over the tramway and into the interchange. We had a look around to to see what we might catch. We saw Stagecoach Manchester 12042 on a #85 to Chorlton.

Stagecoach Manchester 12042 in Manchester

We walked to the North end of the bus station. We saw Stagecoach Manchester 19502 on a #256 to Flixton.

Stagecoach Manchester 19502 in Manchester

A few minutes later we saw an Arriva bus come into the bus station. As we got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 2748 on a #263 to Altrincham.

Arriva NW&W 2748 in Manchester

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only Day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the terminal and we turned right onto Portland Street. We turned left onto Princess Street and right onto Whitworth Street. We turned left onto Oxford Street and we headed Southwards. We turned right onto Booth Street West. We passed the College of Music and we turned right onto Boundry lane. We turned left onto the A5067 and we headed Westwards. We passed Hulme Park and we ran to the end of the road and we joined Chester Road. We joined the A56 and we ran past White City Retail Park. We passed Old Trafford and we continued along the A56 until Streford. We went under the M60 and we carried on into Sale. As we came into Sale an alarm went off in the cab of the bus. The driver pulled over and called the garage to tell them that the bus had started to overheat. In the centre of Sale we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W as it carried on towards Altrincham.

Arriva NW&W 2748 in Sale

Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we headed West towards the next bus stop. We had just missed Arriva NW&W 2745 on a #263 to Manchester. We looked at the timetable and we saw that there was a #245 to the Traffod Centre due in a few minutes. After a short while we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 3096 on a #245 to The Trafford Centre.

Arriva NW&W 3096 in Sale

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only Day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along the A56 through Sale and we went under the M60. At Stetchford Mall we turned left onto the A5145 and we headed Westwards. We ran forwards onto the B5213 and we ran under the M60. We followed the road around to the right onto the B5214 and we ran into Urmston. We turned left into Moorside Road and into Davyhulme. We passed the Trafford General hospital and close to the Manchester Ship Canal before we turned Northwards onto Woodsend Road. We continued East along Davyhulme Road and we turned left onto Woodhouse Road. We re-joined the Northbound B5214 and back under the M60. We passed the Trafford Golf Centre and then we turned right into the Trafford Centre bus station next to the BP garage. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed to the toilet. After using the toilet we had a sit down and Matthew drank a bottle of Coke Zero. Afterwards we had a look around to see what we might catch. We saw Rotala Diamond 33027 which was about to work a #126 to Leigh.

Rotala Diamond 33027 in Trafford Centre bus station

Another vehicle seen was Rotala Diamond 40840 on a #20 to Bolton.

Rotala Diamond 40840 in Trafford Centre bus station

Further up the bus station we saw it was Go North West 4013 about to work a #52 to Cheetham Hill.

Go North West 4013 in Trafford Centre bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only Day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto the B5214. We turned left onto the B5211 and we crossed over the Manchester Ship canal. We turned right onto the B5230 and we turned left onto Trafford Road. We ran to the end and we turned right onto the A57. On the edge of Eccles we ran forwards onto Church Street and we continued into the centre of Eccles and into the interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus, Matthew took another picture of Go North West 4013 before in continued towards Cheetham Hill.

Go North West 4013 in Eccles Interchange

We had a walk along to see what other buses were around. Rotala Diamond 31434 parked up on layover.

Rotala Diamond 31434 in Eccles Interchange

We crossed the road to go and visit a pub. I though we were going to go to the Joseph Holt pub The Lamb Hotel, but Matthew decided he wanted to go to Wetherspoons. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we went to the bar to get drinks. We ordered 2 small Coke's, and we sat at a table near to the front. When we had finished we dropped the empty glasses off at the bar and we went outside. As we considered where to go next, we saw Alfa A141 heading Westwards along Church Street.

Alfa A141 in Eccles Interchange

We crossed over the road and we decided we would head into Manchester. We went into the interchange and we saw a bus on stand. As we got closer we saw it was Go North West 3206 on a #67 to Manchester Shudehill.

Go North West 3206 in Eccles Interchange

We got on the bus and we placed the System One Bus Only Day tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs. The bus set off out of the Unterchange and we travelled Eastwards along Regent Street. At the roundabout we joined the Northbound A576 and we crossed over the M602. We continued the road turned through 90' and we travelled Eastwards past Salford hospital. WE continued for another mile before diving down below the A6 and coming up on Pendleton roundabout. We ran around the roundabout past the police station and KFC and down the side of Salford Shopping Centre on Hankinson Way. After a brief stop opposite to the shopping centre and continued down to the roundabout and we turned left onto Churchill Way. We turned left onto Cross Lane and we turned right onto the A6. We passed Salford Crescent railway station. We continued along Chapel Street and we went under the railway line by Salford Central railway station. We continued into the city centre and we turned left onto Victoria Street. We turned right onto Hunts bank and past the Manchester Arena and the entrance to Manchester Victoria railway station. We followed the road around to the right onto Victoria Station Approach and we went forward onto Todd Street past the National Football Museum. We turned right onto Corporation Street and left onto Withy Grove. We continued onto Shudehill and we entered the Interchange. Once off the bus we saw Flixbus FX34 about to work the N603 service to Paris.

Flixbus FX34 in Manchester Shudehill

Afterwards we had a walk around. Matthew used the toilet and we went around the corner to a coffe shop in the bus station. It was about to close, So Matthew a millionaire's shortbread and a can of Coke to take out. We walked over to the middle stands and Matthew ate the shortbread and afterwards had his can of Coke. As we were finishing the can we saw an Arriva bus drop onto the stand. We saw it was Arriva NW&W 3132 on a #10 to the Brookhouse estate.

Arriva NW&W 3132 in Manchester Shudehill

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the Interchange and we turned right onto Shudehill. We continued onto Withy Grove and we turned right onto Corporation Street. We turned left onto Todd Street and we continued onto Victoria Station Approach. We ran past the front of Victoria Railway station along Hunts Bank and we turned left onto Victoria Street. We ran along Chapel Street and we turned right under the railway line onto Blackfriars Road. We continued Northwards out fo the city centre and we crossed over the A6042. We continued Northwards up the A6041 and we continued forwards onto the A5066. We crossed over the river Irwell and we turned left onto Lower Broughton Road. We turned left onto the A576 and we ran Southwards towards Pendleton. We crossed over the A6 and we ran down past the side of Salford Shopping Centre along Hankinson Way. We turned right onto Heywood Way and right onto Fitzwarren Street. We turned left onto Seedley Road and left onto Langworth Rpad. We turned right onto Liverpool Street and we ran forwards onto Tootal Road. We followed the road around the corner onto Tootal Drive and we turned left onto Eccles Old Road. We crossed over the M602 and at Ladywell roundabout we turned right onto Regent Street. We pulled up outside of the Interchange and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 3132 as it continued towards the Brookhouse estate.

Arriva NW&W 3132 in Eccles Interchange

We walked along Church Street near to the former RBS bank and into the Interchange. It was now 18:00 and we neede to head back to Salford. There were a couple of different buses approaching. Whilst we waited we saw Rotala Diamond 20921 which had been broken down on stand for a few hours.

Rotala Diamond 20921 in Eccles Interchange

Also seen was Rotala Diamond 40710 in the new Bee Network colours on a #20 to Bolton.

Rotala Diamond 40710 in Eccles Interchange

A short time later the first of the 2 buses that were approaching came on stand. We saw it was Go North West 3208 on a #67 to Manchester Shudehill.

Go North West 3208 in Eccles Interchange

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One Bus Only Day tickets to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of the Interchange and we travelled Eastwards along Regent Street. At the roundabout we joined the Northbound A576 and we crossed over the M602. We continued the road turned through 90' and we travelled Eastwards past Salford hospital. We continued for another mile before diving down below the A6 and coming up on Pendleton roundabout. We ran around the roundabout past the police station and KFC and down the side of Salford Shopping Centre on Hankinson Way where we got up and got off the bus. We crossed the road and Matthew got another picture of Go North West 3208 as it continued towards Manchester.

Go North West 3208 in Salford

Once off the bus we walked around the North side of the shopping centre and we headed to Tesco car park as mum had returned here. We dropped the bag off in the car and Me and Matthew went into Tesco and we went to the toilet. Afterwards we went into the shop and we bought a bottle of Coke. We returned to the car and mum had brought some ice and we had cold drinks. We also had a rocket lolly. Afterward I walked across to the shopping centre and I brough Chips from Mother Hubbards. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. Whrn we had finished eating we set off onto Heywood Way. We ran forwards onto Churchill Way and we turned right onto Cross Lane. We turned left onto Liverpool Street and right onto the Southbound A5063. We went onto RegenT Road roundabout and we turned right onto the Westbound M602. We ran out of the city and we crossed the M60 and ran forwards onto the M62. On the M62 we saw JH Coaches JH19 ??? & Fourway YX67 UPZ. We ran to the North or Warrintgon befoer joining the Southbound M6. On the M6 we saw Ellenvale MF71 AFZ, an unidentified white minibus, silver minibus FD57 UGM and an unidentified DHN Coaches coach. We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran through Talke, Longport, Etruria and Stoke. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we veered off onto Whieldon Road and into Fenton. We dropped off uncle Dave and Matthew got out of the car to use the toilet, drink some of uncle Rob's Irn Bru and update his calendar. We got back in the car and we conrinued along Wheildon Road past the former Regent which is back up for sale. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we saw green minibus R482 NDM parked up. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog and wrote an e-mail. Matthew chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Warrington / Manchester 19-03-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
3256	Warrington Interchange	Trafford Centre BS	100	Go North West
3108	Trafford Centre BS	Eccles Interchange	100	Go North West
3240	Eccles Interchange	Manchester Shudehill	67	Go North West
6164	Manchester Shudehill	Brougton, Cheetham Street West	97	Go North West
6157	Broughton, Great Clowes Street	Eccles Interchange	52	Go North West
3257	Eccles Interchange	Irlam, The Ship	100	Go North West

Today we decided to re-visit Warrington. Research consisted of checking the weather, which for unseasonably warm and sunny weather and checking the price of Warrington Day tickets. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast for breakfast. After mum had returned home from work we got ready to go out, and we set off around 11:30. We set off through Blurton and onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued down Wheildon Road and we joined the Northbound A500. As we ran up towards the motorway we saw silver minibus DK20 RJJ, Cabability LK66 AET, Z Carz DC12 KNG and Bullocks PB14 BUL. We joined the M6 and we headed Northwards. On the M6 we saw Anthony's Travel RB16 ANT, an unidentified Travel Express coach, an unidentified Ellison's coach and black minibus EJ61 FLM. We came off the M6 at junction 20 and we joined the A50. We ran Northwards through Grappenhall and Latchford and we ran into Warrington. After crossing over the Mersey we tried to get to a cafe on Parr Street through an industrial estate but the road had been cut off with bollards! We went back out onto the roundabout and we joined the Eastbound A49. We went to the next roundabout and we did a u-turn. We turned left onto Hall Street and we ran forwards onto Parr Street. We parked up and we headed into the cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and we sat down and ordered the food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had eaten we got back into the car and we set off towards the Golden Square shopping centre. We kept making wrong turns so we spent several miniutes going around in circles between the roundabout over the Mersey and the Times Square multi storey car park. eventually we headed Eastwards along the A49 and we turned left onto the A57. We ran past the Interchange and we entered the shopping centre car park up the spiral ramp. Once we had parked up we got in a lift and went down to the shopping centre. We said goodbye to mum and we walked through the shopping centre and into the interchange. We decided to have a walk around to see what we could catch. we went around the outside of the bus station to the layover spaces to see what was parked up. We saw Network Warrington 224 which we think mght have just lost it's offside wing mirror.

Network Warrington 224 in Warrington Interchange

Also seen was Go North West 3256 on layover in between runs on the #100 to Manchester.

Go North West 3256 in Warrington Interchange

We continued around the bus station and we saw Network Warrington 59 on a #17 to Callands.

Network Warrington 59 in Warrington Interchange

We entered the interchange and Matthew walked towards the stand where the 100 was due to depart. I hadn't planned on doing Go North West buses. But a quick view of the side of the bus revealed that they did a paper day ticket. We got on the bus and we booked Day tickets at £5.50 each. We went upstairs and Matthew took a photo inside Go North West 3256 before we sat down.

Inside Go North West 3256

A few minutes later the bus set off and we went under the shopping centre. We turned left onto Legh Street and we headed Southwards. We turned left onto Sankey Street and right onto Bold Street. We turned left onto Suez Street and we ran forwards onto Rylands Street. We turned right onto Bridge Street and left onto Academy Way. We turned left onto Academy Street and right onto Buttermarket Street. We crossed the A49 and we left town along Church Street. We joined the Eastbound A57 and we continued out of town. We continued through Bruche and Woolston before crossing over the M6 at junction 21. We continued Eastwards along the A57 before we turned left onto Manchester Road into Hollins Green village. We paused outside of of the Black Swan pub, before rejoining the A57. At the next roundabout we turned left onto Liverpool Road and we ran into Cadishead. We continued under the railway line and into Irlam. we rejoined the A57 at Barton Moss and we ran past the Baron City Airport. We ran forwards onto the Salford Western Gateway and past the A J Bell stadium. We followed the road under the M60 and over the Manchester Ship canal lift bridge. We ran forwards onto Trafford Way and we crossed the Bridgewater circular before entering the Trafford Centre. We pulled into the bus statio and we got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Go North West 3256 before it continued on towards Manchester.

Go North West 3256 in Trafford Centre bus station

Once off the bus we took a few more pictures before going to the toilet. before we went as Matthew was taking a picture of an Arriva bus, the driver called us over. He handed Matthew a piece of Arriva Merchandise over and Matthew said thank you to the driver. After Matthew had been to the toilet we stood at North end of the bus station whilst we waited for the next Go North West bus that we could do on the ticket. Whilst we were waiting we saw a number of Vision Travel double deckers coming and going into the bus station. Sale Sharks had been playing at home against Wasps. Vision Travel run shuttle to the stadium and back to allow fans to park up at the Trafford Centre. We saw Vision Travel BJ11 DUV on one of the Sale Sharks shuttle buses.

Vision Travel BJ11 DUV in Trafford Centre bus station

Also seen was Vision Travel BJ11 DTF on another one of the Sale Sharks shuttle buses.

Vision Travel BJ11 DTF in Trafford Centre bus station

After about a 20 minute wait we saw Go North West 3108 on a #100 to Manchester.

Go North West 3108 in Trafford Centre bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Go North west day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs. At the same time we saw Go North West 6160 on a #52 to Cheetham Hill. The bus set off out of the bus station and we headed East on the B5214. At the next roundabout we turned left onto the B5211 and we ran North over the river Manchester Ship Canal. We ran Northwards through Barton upon Irwell and we ran alongside the Bridgewater Canal. We turned right onto the A57 and we crossed over the canal. We ran the 1/2 mile into Eccles. We continued forwards onto Church Street and we entered the Interchange. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Go North West 3108 before it continued on towards Manchester.

Go North West 3108 in Eccles Interchange

Once off the bus we had a quick look around. We saw Diamond North West 20871 on a #65 to Prestwich. We headed back inside the Interchange and we spotted Go North West 3240 on a #67 to Manchester.

Go North West 3240 in Eccles Interchange

We got on the bus and we placed the Go North west day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs. The bus set off out of the Unterchange and we travelled Eastwards along Regent Street. At the roundabout we joined the Northbound A576 and we crossed over the M602. We continued the road turned through 90' and we travelled Eastwards past Salford hospital. WE continued for another mile before diving down below the A6 and coming up on Pendleton roundabout. We ran around the roundabout past the police station and KFC and down the side of Salford Shopping Centre on Hankinson Way. After a brief stop opposite to the shopping centre and continued down to the roundabout and we turned left onto Churchill Way. We turned left onto Cross Lane and we turned right onto the A6. We passed Salford Crescent railway station and we headed into town passing white minibus N121 BUS. We continued along Chapel Street and we went under the railway line by Salford Central railway station. We continued into the city centre and we turned left onto Victoria Street. We turned right onto Hunts bank and past the Manchester Arena and the entrance to Manchester Victoria railway station. WE followed the road around to the right onto Victoria Station Approach and we went forward onto Todd Street past the National Football Museum. We turned right onto Corporation Street and left onto Withy Grove. We continued onto Shudehill and we entered the Interchange. Once off the bus we had a walk around. Matthew used the toilet, and becasue the disabled toilet was out of action it cost 60p to take him to the toilet for me to go and make sure that he was okay and get through the dodgy turnstyle. We walked up to the top end of the Interchange and we saw Go North West 6207 on a #98 to Bury.

Go North West 6207 in Manchester Shudehill

Also seen was Megabus 54263 on a M36 service to Bristol.

Megabus 54263 in Manchester Shudehill

We walked up to the top end of the bus station and we took some pictures on the road outside. We saw Stagecoach Manchester 10850 on a #112 to Manchester Piccadilly.

Stagecoach Manchester 10850 on Shudehill

A few minutes later we were surprised by preserved Bolton Corporation 77 which was heading into Shudehill Interchange.

Bolton Corporation 77 in Manchester Shudehill

Another vehicle seen was Stagecoach Manchester 10863 on a #112 to Middleton.

Stagecoach Manchester 10863 in Manchester Shudehill

We headed back into the Interchange and we saw Go North West 3001 on a #17 to Rochdale.

Go North West 3001 in Manchester Shudehill

I originally tol Matthew that we had to leave on a #33/67 or 100 service so they we could headed back towards Warrington. Matthew spotted a #97, so we decided we could do this Northwards to intercept the #52 bus. It pulled onto the stand and we saw that it was Go North West 6164 on a #97 to Bury.

Go North West 6164 in Manchester Shudehill

We got on the bus and we placed the Go North west day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the Interchange and we turned right onto Shudehill. We continued onto Withy Grove and we turned right onto Corporation Street. We turned left onto Todd Street and we continued onto Victoria Station Approach. We ran past the front of Victoria Railway statio along Hunts Bank and we turned left onto Victoria Street. We ran along Chapel Street and we turned right under the railway line onto Blackfriars Road. We continued Northwards out fo the city centre and we crossed over the A6042. We continued Northwards up the A6041 and we continued forwards onto the A5066. We crossed over the river Irwell and we Headed along Great Clowes Street. When we got to Albert park we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Go North West 6164 as it continued Northwards towards Bury.

Go North West 6164 in Brougton

We walked around the corner to the bus stop on Great Cheetham Street West and we waited for a Orbits bus towards Eccles. Whilst we waited we saw Go North West 6156 on a #52 towards Cheetham Hill.

Go North West 6156 in Brougton

A short time later we saw Go North West 6157 on a #52 to Eccles.

Go North West 6157 in Brougton

We got on the bus and we placed the Go North west day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Great Cheetham Street West and ran forwards onto Cromwell Road. We crossed over the Irwell and we turned right onto Gerald Road. We turned left onto Douglas Green and we turned left onto Langley Road South. We turned right onto the A576 and we ran Southwards towards Pendleton. We crossed over the A6 and we ran down past the side of Salford Shopping Centre along Hankinson Way. We turned right onto Heywood Way and right onto Fitzwarren Street. We turned left onto Seedley Road and left onto Langworth Rpad. We turned right onto Liverpool Street and we ran forwards onto Tootal Road. We followed the road around the corner onto Tootal Drive and we turned left onto Eccles Old Road. We crossed over the M602 and at Ladywell roundabout we turned right onto Regent Street. We pulled up outside of the Interchange and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we visited the Eccles Cross pub. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we left the pub and crossed back over the road to join uncle Dave. We saw Arriva NW&W 3134 on a #10 to Brookhouse.

Arriva NW&W 3134 in Eccles Interchange

Right behind the Arriva bus was Go North West 3257 on a #100 to Hollins Green.

Go North West 3257 in Eccles Interchange

We got on the bus and we placed the Go North west day ticket under the scanner for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off from outside the Interchange and we ran along Regent Street. We ran forwards onto Church Street and forwards onto Liverpool Road. We turnd left onto the B5211 and we headed into Barton upon Irwell and over the Manchester Ship Canal. We turned right onto the B5214 and we came into the Trafford Centre from the North end. After a stop in the Trafford Centre bus station we came out of the bus station and we headed onto Trafford Way. We ran past the Travelodge where we saw an unidentified Roberts Travel(Hugglescote) coach. We ran along the Salford Western Gateway, over the Manchester Ship Canal and under the M60. We ran past the A J Bell Stadium and we joined the Westbound A57. We ran past the City Airport to Barton Moss where we turned right onto Liverpool Road. As we ran towards Irlam we saw an unidentified The Traveller's Choice coach heading Eastwards along the A57. We turned right onto Silver Street and left onto Morrilion Road. We turned left onto Merlin Road and left onto Cutnook Lane. We ran forwards onto Moorfield Road and we turned right onto Liverpool Road. We ran past Prince's Park and we got up and got off the bus outside Lidl. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Go North West 3257 as it continued towards Hollins Green.

Go North West 3257 in Irlam

Once off the bus we walked past Lidl and we headed into the car park at Tesco to meet up with mum. Matthew and I went into Tesco and he used the toilet. Afterwards we brought a meal deal of which Matthew had a bottle of Coke, and he also had a Kinder egg. We returned to the car and we set off to a nearby chip shop, We set off onto Liverpool Road and we turned right onto Ferryhill Road. We stopped at the chip shop and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with his bottle of Coke. When we had finished eating we continued along Ferryhill Road and we turned left onto Ferry Road. We turned left onto Liverpool Road and we turned left onto Fairhills Road and past Tesco. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A57. We ran Weswards under the former railway line to Stockport and we joined the Southbound M6. We headed Southwards through Cheshire and we came off the We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we joined the Southbound A500. Seen on the A500 were 2 x unidentified Burland coaches and Jayjays Travel YM61 PUA. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we headed Southwards before veering left onto Whieldon Road. We stopped at uncle Dave's house. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards drank some of uncle Rob's pop. We set off onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfiels Drive and we got back to Blurton around 19:50. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. We watched TV and Matthew got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:00... Mark