Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 07-02-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67156	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	Shelton Care Group
63172	Hanley BS	Fenton, Sixth Form College	6	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We walked down City Road and down to near the bottom end, before we returned up City Road and right into Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to Newcastle on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We Set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned 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 and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We ran forwards onto George Street and onto the one-way system. We ran forwards onto Ryecroft and we crossed over the A34 onto the B5367. We turned left onto Dunkirk and we ran forwards onto Poolside. We turned left onto Stanier Street and into the adventure playground. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards spent time outside on the play equipment and went up in the tower. He also spent time in the indoor soft play area. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in Shelton Care group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Stanier Street and we turned right onto John O'Gaunts Road. We turned left onto B5044 and left onto the A525. We turned left onto the Northbound A34 and at the next roundabout we turned right onto Ryecroft. We ran forwards onto the one-way system and we continued onto the A52. We ran thought Hartshill along Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and at the end we turned right onto Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had a cheese oatcake followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew went to a car parts shop. We set off on foot on to Glebedale Road and we saw Stanton's of Stoke Mercedes minibus GSU 344 going towards Longton.

Stanton's of Stoke GSU 344 in Fenton

We turned right onto City Road and the roundabout we continued forwards onto King Street. We crossed the A50 link road and we continued up to the corner of Duke Street. We went in the shop and we bought some car parts. When we had finished we returned to the day centre. We set off down King Street and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. When it was time to go we returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back into the unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use his computer. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw Z Carz GK02 NWJ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Fenton

Later on we went to Hanley on the bus. we went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto City Road and we saw Afford Rent-A-Car minibus WX18 WJZ in their garage.

Afford Rent-A-Car WX18 WJZ in Fenton

We stopped at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 41501 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 41501 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw the bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 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 Steet 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 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. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and onto Tontine Street we walked through Tontine Square. We continued to the Intu Potteries shopping centre and we went in various clothing and shoe shops. Once we had finished shopping we walk back through Tontine Square onto Stafford Street and we went to Dixy Chicken for tea. Matthew used the facilities and afterwards had chicken and fries washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished Matthew walked along Stafford Street and up onto Tontine Square. We turned right onto Tontine Street and we stopped at the pub for a drink. Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we continued along Tontine Street and right onto Percy Lane. We turned left onto Stafford Lane and through the alleyway onto Stafford Street. We went forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 160 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G 160 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63172 on a #6 to Weston Coyney.

First Potteries 63172 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 67631 on a #3 to Crewe. 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. Near to Subway we got up and got off the bus. We walked up Victoria Road and we crossed over before turning right onto Manor Street. At the end we crossed over City Road and onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. At the residential unit went up the stairs. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 06-02-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67662	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
67660	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	4A	First Potteries
2966	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	164	Arriva Midlands
67154	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to visit uncle Dave later on and out on the buses. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 67659 on a #11 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued to the day centre and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the afternoon Matthew went to Hanley on the bus. We set off on foot onto City Road. We crossed over City Road and we walked up to Victoria Place to wait for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67662 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. bus station to catch a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67660 on a #4A to Talke Pits. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and then we joined the clockwise ring road. At the end we turned left onto Etruria Road before going under the A53 onto Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Forge Lane past a new minibus building by the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford. We ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and we walked through Queens Garden We turned left onto Ironmarket and we then went to pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Matthew also had diner. He had a burger and fries followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned onto Ironmarket and we turned right onto Castle Walk we stopped at Heron Foods to buy some groceries. We then continued down Castle Walk and into the bus station. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw Arriva Midlands 2966 on a #164 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we crossed the roundabout onto the A53. We followed the one-way system around onto George Street and we ran up the hill towards Hartshill. We veered left at the roundabout onto Shelton New Road. We crossed over the railway line and the A500 before joining the Southbound A500. We ran to the near end of Stoke and we came off the A500 onto Stoke Road. We ran up through Shelton into Snow Hill and forwards onto Broad street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda street. We turned right onto John Street and into the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67601 on a #101 to Stafford. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead. we got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew chilled out in his room and used his computer. He also watched buses out of the window before going to see uncle dave. We saw white minibus G14 SBX going towards Longton.

G14 SBX in Fenton

Also seen was Lucky Seven SF54 AXK going towards Longton.

Lucky Seven SF54 AXK in Fenton

After a while we saw Roseville silver minibus BV60 BAA going Hanley.

Roseville BV60 BAA in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63097 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Ladyline Coaches minibus HV66 PXR going towards Longton.

Ladyline Coaches HV66 PXR in Fenton

After a while we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 112 in Fenton

When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Matthew had some cheesecake and a can of Tango orange. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. Later on he had another slice of cheesecake and a few digestive biscuits and custard creams. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Longton 05-02-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63172	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries
67633	Fenton, Christchurch Street	Longton, Market Street	11	First Potteries
41502	Longton, stop C	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Hanley and Longton later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67633 on a #11 to Newcastle. we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went out for a walk. e set off onto Christchurch Street and onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We walked to the bottom of City Road and we turned around and walked back up City Road. We walked up to the roundabout and left onto Victoria Road. W walked down the hill and we saw Stanton's of Stoke 784 RBF. We stopped at a shop and Matthew brought a Twix and a can of Coke. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we returned to the day centre. We walked down to manor Street and we turned left. We crossed over City Road and we stopped at the bus stop on Christchurch Street and we waited for a bus to Hanley. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. down under the railway line and into Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet 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 and 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 we entered the bus station where we saw First Potteries 67151 on layover. we got up and got off the bus. We were considering what bus to do next and we saw First Potteries 65039 on a #101 to Stafford. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Tontine Street. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had For dinner Matthew had a Chicken burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we went up Tontine Street and back to the bus station. We waited for the next #23 back to Fenton. A short while later we saw First Potteries 63172 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. 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. We saw D&G Bus 44 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 44 in Fenton

Also seen was E-zec patient transport YN15 FFG going towards Longton.

E-zec patient transport YN15 FFG in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Copeland's Tours Bova bodied coach MIB 797 gong towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 797 in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 41502 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 41502 in Fenton

Before tea Matthew went out to do some shopping. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. After crossing over City Road we walked along Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road and we crossed over the old railway line before turning left into Aldi. In the shop Matthew brought some Bakewell tarts as well as other foodstuffs. We the returned to the residential in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran through the private road on which the swimming baths are situated. At the end we turned left onto City Road and right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. For tea Matthew had a lasagne followed by cake. Later on we went to Longton. We went downstairs and onto City Road. We waited at the stop opposite the car park. A short while later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67633 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up City Road and forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and we got up and got off the bus. We set off along 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 set off along Sutherland Road and left onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Market Street and left onto The Strand. We waited at the bus stop near to the Britannia Café for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 41502 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. As we approached the flat we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit and up the stairs. Matthew went up to his room to chill out. Matthew watched some 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 Widnes / Runcorn 02-02-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
5015	Widnes, Green Oaks	Runcorn BS	500	Arriva NW&W
2642	Runcorn BS	Halton Lea North	110	Arriva NW&W
2540	Halton Lea South	Runcorn BS	110	Arriva NW&W
5001	Runcorn BS	Weston, The Cross	3C	Arriva NW&W
5001	Weston, The Cross	Runcorn BS	3C	Arriva NW&W
5012	Runcorn BS	Murdishaw Central	500	Arriva NW&W
5007	Murdisham Central	Halton Lea South	1	Arriva NW&W
49	Halton Lea South	Widnes, Green Oaks	62	Halton Transport

Today we decided to re-visit Widnes. It had snowed in the week and the weather wasn't the best so we decided to do a medium distance trip. We gave Matthew a choice of nearby destinations in the Midlands and North West and from the list Matthew chose Widnes. Matthew got up around 10:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We set off a little after 12:00 on the A5035 and we turned right onto Stanley Matthew Way. We ran to the Northern end past a new building that is appearing next to the Audi garage. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran down to Sideway. At the roundabout we joined the Northbound A500. Traffic was light and we made good progress. We joined the M6 at junction 16 and we ran Northwards. As we travelled North we saw Edwards Coaches National Express liveried coach BU18 OTL on a #528 to Haverfordwest, an unidentified KT Coaches coach and an unidentified gold coloured coach. When we got to Thelwall Viaduct we could see the snow on top of Winter hill to the North side of Bolton. At junction 21A we turned left and we joined the Westbound M62. We came off at junction 7 and we headed Southwards down the A557. After a few miles we did the designated u turn onto the Northbound side of the A557 and we veered left onto Watkinson Way. At the next roundabout we turned left onto Green Oaks Way and after the bus station entrance we turned left into the car park. As we were parking up the car we saw a Stagecoach coach approaching. Once out of the car we headed over to the bus station to see Stagecoach Merseyside 53290 on a X5 to Liverpoool One.

Stagecoach Merseyside 53290 in Widnes

Also in the bus station was Halton Transport Dart 3 on a #17 to St Helens.

Halton Transport 3 in Widnes

Mum caught up with and we headed over to the market. On the way was saw Dial a Ride minibus DK66 CKJ parked up near to Morrisons.

Dial a Ride DK66 CKJ in Widnes

We headed into the market and Matthew used the toilet. We had dinner at the nearby Widnes market Cafe. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we walked towards the exit near to the bus station. We stopped on the way at a sweet stall and Matthew had a few eggs and a couple of jelly snakes. We asked which buses Matthew wanted to do and he chose Arriva. We decided to head over the river first so we stood on the North side of the bus station. Whilst we waited we saw Halton Transport 92 on a #62 to Halebank.

Halton Transport 92 in Widnes

Matthew considered changing his mind as we saw Halton Transport 6 on a #61 to Halton Hospital.

Halton Transport 6 in Widnes

Across the way was Arriva NW&W 719 on a #17 to St Helens.

Arriva NW&W 719 in Widnes

A few minutes later we saw an Arriva bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was dud Arriva NW&W 5015 on a #500 to Murdishaw.

Arriva NW&W 5015 in Widnes

We got on the bus and we brought Arriva NW&W daysaver tickets at £5.50 each. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 5015.

Inside Arriva NW&W 5015

We set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto Gerrards Street. We ran forwards onto Milton Road and we turned left onto the B5419. We went through the old town and across the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We got onto the new A533 and we crossed over the new Mersey Gateway Bridge. We then headed back Westwards and then joined Leiria way to run into Runcorn town centre. We ran onto the High Street we ran past the bus station before turning right into the bus station so we were pointing the right way to go towards Halton Lea. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 5015 as it continued towards Murdishaw.

Arriva NW&W 5015 in Runcorn bus station

We decided to go forwards towards Halton Lea on the next bus. A few minutes later we saw dud Arriva NW&W 2642 on a #110 to Murdishaw.

Arriva NW&W 2642 in Runcorn bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva NW&W Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto Church Street. We ran forwards onto Leiria Way and at the first roundabout we ran forwards onto the busway. We ran the industrial areas around Astmoor and under the Mersey Gateway bridge. We joined Castlefield Avenue East and we got onto the busway at the corner of Tyrrel Way by the McColls Store. We ran through the Castlefields area and we stopped at the library side of the Halton Lea shopping centre where we got up and got off the bus. After taking a few bus pictures we set off to go into the shopping centre. There was an old lady who was struggling to get to the shopping centre due to there being an elevated walkway and her being quite afraid of heights. I helped her to the lift and I also guided he out of the lift into the shopping centre after I had walked down the stairs. We walked through the shopping centre and we went to the toilets. After we had used the toilets we headed over to the South side of the shopping centre where the Runcorn bound buses stop. A few minutes later we saw required Arriva NW&W 2552 on a #1 Halton Lea circular service which Matthew decided to turn down.

Arriva NW&W 2552 in Halton Lea

We waited for the next bus back to Runcorn. A few minutes later dud Arriva NW&W 2540 on a #110 to Warrington.

Arriva NW&W 2540 in Halton Lea

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Daysaver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus stattion onto busway, and we went around an Asda store and North under the Halton Link Road. The busway was on a sweeping curve to the right and we went through the middle of the Castlefields area. After around 3/4 of a mile we left the busway and went forwards on Tyrell Way. We followed the road around to the left and we turned left onto Castlefields Avenue East. We crossed over the A558 Daresbury Expressway and we then turned left onto another busway. We ran Westwards through the Astmoor area of town. The busway crossed over road every couple of hundred yards and there were traffic lights which usually turned to green and we approached them. We also passed under the Southern end of the Mersey Gateway bridge. We went under the B5155 adjacent to the canal and we turned right at a roundabout off the busway onto Lieria Way with the town centre in sight. We ran down the hill and we turned left into the bus station. Once we got to the station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2540 before it continued of towards Warrington.

Arriva NW&W 2540 in Runcorn bus station

Once we had seen the bus depart towards Warrington Matthew want a short break away from the buses. He walked to the bottom end of the bus station and played with the ice on the wall, clearing much of it away. On the other side of the bus station we saw Arriva NW&W 2536 on a #110 to Murdishaw.

Arriva NW&W 2536 in Runcorn bus station

A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 5003 on a #500 to Murdishaw.

Arriva NW&W 5003 in Runcorn bus station

A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 5001 on a #3C Weston circular.

Arriva NW&W 5001 in Runcorn bus station

Matthew decided he wanted to do this bus, which seemed a little surprising. It turned out we had never done the Weston section of the #3C circular, so it was quite an interesting journey. We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva North West Daysaver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto the High Street. We went past 'The Archers' and over the A557. We went under the A533 and past the railway station. We continued along Picow Farm Road and we turned left into Penn Lane. We turned right onto Holloway and right onto Weston Road. As we travelled around Weston as the bus climbed up a little there were great views of the Mersey and the chemical plant below. As we got to a tur in the road we noticed the Selwyns coach depot in front of us. In the gate was Selwyns double decker SN16 OGW. We followed the road to the left and we got another view of the depot and saw Selwyns midicoach FJ65 XRW. We turned right onto Rocksavage Way and under the A557. We ran adjacent to the chemical plant and into the Weston Point area. We ran forwards onto Bankes' Lane and forwards again onto Lydgate Lane. We turned right onto South Parade and left into Sandy Lane. We crossed back under the A557 and we turned left onto Russell Road. We turned right onto Westfield Road and at the end we turned left onto Holloway. We turned left onto Penn Lane and Right onto Picow Farm Road. We ran past the railway station and under the A533. We crossed over the A557 and forwards onto High Street and into the bus station. We got off the bus and it was at this point Matthew decided to go to the pub across the road. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards he had a glass of Coke. Once he had finished his drink we re-joined uncle Dave who waited outside and we went back up to the bus station. We decided to go to Murdishaw and back to Widnes. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. It was required Arriva NW&W 5012 on a #500 to Murdishaw.

Arriva NW&W 5012 in Runcorn bus station

We got on the bus and flashed the Arriva Daysaver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of town and as we got close to the town hall on Heath Road, we turned right into Ivy Street and left into Langdale Road. We ran through Halton Lodge Norleane Crescent and Linkway. We ran clockwise around Grangeway and we joined the busway and we ran though Halton Lea North close to the library. We decided to go a bit further East to Murdishaw. We ran past the hospital and we travelled East for about a mile and the busway opened out at a turning circle and we had reached the end of the run. We got up and we got off the bus. After taking a few bus pictures off the footbridge we went into the Co-operative food store. Mathew had a bottle of Coke. He also had some Milky Way and a Flake. Once we had done our shopping we went to the till. Whilst we waited to catch an Arriva bus we saw Halton Transport 63 on a #14A to Liverpool One.

Halton Transport 63 in Murdishaw

We had seen required Arriva NW&W 5013 which was going to work the next #500 to Widnes. Whilst we waited we saw dud Arriva NW&W 5007 on a #1 Halton Lea circular service.

Arriva NW&W 5007 in Murdishaw

We got on the bus and flashed the Arriva Daysaver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off around the turning circle and onto the Southbound busway we ran through the Palacefields area and past Halton Hospital. We continued down to the Halton Lea shopping centre and we got up. The rear of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 5007 before we got off the bus station.

Inside Arriva NW&W 5007

Once off the bus we saw Halton Transport 49 on a #62 to Halebank.

Halton Transport 49 in Halton Lea

Also seen was Arriva NW&W 2535 on a #110 to Warrington.

Arriva NW&W 2535 in Halton Lea

Matthew decided to do Halton Transport 49 so we got on the bus and booked the final bus journey of today to Widnes. We set off onto Grangeway. At the end we ran forwards onto Linkway and right onto Laburnum Grove. We turned right onto Windsor Grove and we followed the road around. We ran North up Norleane Crescent and we turned left onto Heath Road. We then did a loop around Langdale Road and Ivy Street before we rejoined Heath Road, this time going Northwards. We continued up the B5155 and we followed the road to the left over the canal. We then travelled via Lena Way into the town centre and into the bus station. After a brief stop we set off up the High Street We turned right to go onto the Leiria Way.joined the A533. We crossed over the Mersey on the new bridge. we ran into the old town of Widnes up Victoria Road. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran through a bus lane into the Asda car park. We joined onto Gerrard Street past Marks & Spencers and we turned left onto Green Oaks we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus Matthew took another picture Halton Transport 49 before it carried on towards Halebank.

Halton Transport 49 in Widnes

We took a few bus pictures before we returned to the car. We saw Halton Transport 46 on a #62 to Murdishaw.

Halton Transport 46 in Widnes

We walked back to the car and mum was waiting for us with Greggs sausage rolls and a can of Irn Bru. We set off onto Green Oaks Way and we did a U-turn at the roundabout and headed Southwards. We turned left at the roundabout and we joined the Northbound A557. We ran the 3 miles or so up to the M62 and we got onto the Eastbound M62. We ran for around 8 miles to junction 10 and we joined the Southbound M6. As we travlled down the M6 we saw Intercity SF07 DHU, an unidentified GDS Travel minibus, and Pod Tre? MC14 BYR. We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we joined the Southbound A500. Seen on the A500 was an unidentified National express liveried coach (#325). At Sideway we left the A500 and got onto the Eastbound A50. Seen on the A50 was an unidentified A1 Travel minibus. We came off the A50 at Longton and we went to see what was parked up at Z Carz this evening. The spare ground was empty so we went to Willow Row and we saw Z Carz Volkswagen minibus OV05 WSW in the compound.

Z Carz OV05 WSW in Longton

We turned around and got back onto the A50 and we went Westwards to Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. As we got home we saw Afford rent-a-car WX18 WKF. We got home just before 19:00. For a late tea bangers and mash with carrots followed by jam filled shortbread biscuit. We did an e-mail and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew went to bed around 00:00.... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Newcastle 01-02-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
111	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, Stop Q	1A	D&G Bus
37157	Stoke, Stop Q	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. he was going to see Grandma later on and going to the pub and returning to Blurton for a long weekend. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to day centre he watched buses out of the window. We saw Britannia Travel S100 KKE going towards Hanley.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

Also seen Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX heading towards Stoke.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and out of the residential unit onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew did some baking. We set off on foot on Christchurch Street and into the Co-op. Matthew brought some eggs. We walked out onto Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. He made some cupcakes. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. In the afternoon Matthew went to the pub Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished in the pub we walked back to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. We went upstairs to the residential unit and Matthew chilled out in his room. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw Copeland's Tours MIB 797 going towards Longton. As mum was working and the weather was poor we did things differently today I left the car and grandmas and I had a lift to Fenton to meet up with Matthew. I got up to Matthew just before 15:00. I went upstairs and Matthew got ready to go out. We went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We walked onto City Road and down to stop outside the flats to wait for a bus to Stoke. A few minutes later we saw a #1 branded bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 111 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 111 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke 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 where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for the next bus towards the hospital. A few minutes later we saw a double decker approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 37157 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 37157 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we went upstairs and sat down. Whilst we waited to depart we saw First Potteries 37156 on #25 to Hanley. We set off along Church Street and off up the hill along Hartshill Road. We passed the Noah's Ark pub and Just after the pub we turned left by the Co-operative Food store and we headed to the hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #22 to Longton. We bounced our way through the hospital grounds over the severe speed bumps and we joined the North bound A34. A couple of stops up the road we got up and got off the bus. On the way up to Grandma's house we saw D&G Bus 39 on a #2 to Newcastle.

D&G 39 in Newcaslte

We walked up the hill to Grandma's house. 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 via uncle Daves house. We set off just after 17:30 and we set off onto Victoria Street. We turned left onto the 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 and we saw Travel De Courcey National Express liveried coach MD43 on a #540 to Manchester. We turned right onto the A500 and we veered left into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We set off back down towards Stoke and onto the A500. We went around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we passed First Potteries 67159 on a #21 to Hanley. We turned right onto Keelings Drive and left onto Harpfields Road. At the end of the road we turned left onto the A34 and we ran to the pub. We walked into the pub and sat down out our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 65026 on a #101 to Hanley and First Potteries 65037 on a #101 to Stafford. 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 and we crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We passed City Cabs silver minibus LL09 SSV at the end of Stanley Matthews Way. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and we sent a couple of e-mails. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark