Trip to Worcester / Evesham 08-06-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69460	Bromsgrove BS	Worcester BS	144A	First Worcester
35158	Worcester BS	Red Hill, Sixth Form College	44	First Worcester
63391	Red Hill, Red Hill top	Evesham, High Street	X50	First Worcester
MX15 AFU	Evesham, High Street	Evesham, Coldicott Gardens	540	Aston's
63364	Evesham, Church Hill	Worcester BS	X50	First Worcester

Today we decided to re-visit Bromsgrove. We had heard that that rain would be quite bad today so I did some research into the weather. A front was moving in from the South, and would be clearing in the afternoon. Based on information from the BBC weather site, I decided that it would be best to go South or West. We gave Matthew a choice of destinations from the Midlands and to the West and from the list he chose Bromsgrove. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After getting ready we set off around 11:30. We had to got to the post office to pick up a parcel so we ran down to the A5035. We turned left and we went through Dresden we saw preserved PMT 766 attending a local fun day. We turned right onto Belgrave Road and we ran up the the roundabout. We continued onto Upper Belgrave Road and we turned left onto Spring Road and we turned right onto Bengry Road. We parked near to the mail depot and mum picked up her parcel. Once we had finished we turned right onto Alexandra Road and right onto Meir Road. We turned right onto Upper Normacot Road and we ran down to the A50. We got onto the Westbound A50 and as we travelled towards Stoke we saw Caledonian Travel LSK 507 and preserved routmaster SVS 618. At Sideway we turned left onto the A500 and we ran Southwards towards the motorway. We joined the M6 at junction 15 and we ran Southwards through Staffordshire. Seen on the M6 were an unidentified Terry's coach, an unidentified AFJ Travel coach, and unidentifed Simpson's coach, grey minibus BD19 OWO, Travel de Courcey MD20, Newbury Travel X15 NEW, white minibus P512 CAY, silver minibus SF67 HFK, an unidentified purple and white tri-axle ambulance coach, blue minibus FJ14 DAU, Bouden BF68 ZGL, Leon's 238 & E-zec patient transport YJ64 JUA. At junction 8 we veered left onto the sliproad and we joined the Southbound M5. Due to the roadworks we were delayed slightly. Seen on the M5 were grey minibus BP19 TPY / KU06 XXP, silver minibus AX13 PEX, Johnson's YJ11 ANR, Alfa 74, an unidentified G Line Holiday's coach and and unidentified Den Caney coach. We came off the M5 at junction 4 and we joined the Southbound A38. We crossed the M42 and we ran to the edge of town. We turned right onto Birmingham Road and we ran the last mile or so into town. We joined the A448 and we turned right onto Recreation Road and we turned left into the car park. Once we had parked up we headed across the road to chip shop. On the way we stopped at the bus station toilets. In the bus station was First Worcester 69453 on a #144 to Worcester.

First Worcester 69453 in Bromsgrove bus station

As we headed up to the chip shop we saw Kev's of Bromsgrove KX64 AED on a #318 to Bromsgrove railway station.

Kev's KX64 AED in Bromsgrove bus station

We went into the Market Plaice and we met up with mum who had ordered the food and saved table. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy with a bap washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we went outside and we said goodbye to mum. We walked over the road into the bus station and we saw Rotala Diamond 30946 on a #43 to Redditch and First Worcester 69460 on a #144 to Worcester.

First Worcester 69460 in Bromsgrove bus station

We decided to catch the First bus to Worcester. We got on the bus and we brought Connecta County ticket at £8 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto the A448. We turned left onto Hanover Street and we continued onto Worcester Road. We continued South for a couple of miles and we joined the Southbound A38. passed Webbs of Wychbold. On the other side of the road at the lake opposite there was an open top Olympian parked up as a cafe and ice cream parlour. It was the former Regional Transport ope-top tour bus D251 FYM. We continued South and we passed through the village. Just South of Wychbold at the Holiday Inn Express we saw an unidentified white coach with a blue roof. We crossed under the M5 and we continued down the A38. We continued as far as the B4065 where we turned left. We crossed under the railway and we turned onto the Saltway. We turned left onto Saltway and we ran around the town centre before coming back in the other end along Ombersley Street East. At the stop in front of us was LMS Travel CX60 AED on a #20B town circular service. After a brief stop we continued onto Victoria Square and forwards onto St Andrews Road. We turned right onto Worcester Road and we ran Southwards down to the A38. We travelled through Copcut and Fernhill Heath and we ran into the North end of Worcester. We joined the A449 and as we travelled South we passed for Potteries bus First Worcester 42893 on a #36 to the Royal Hospital. We continued into the town centre and we went under the railway line. We turned right into Angel Street and we entered Worcester bus station for the first time. When we got to the bus station we let the bus empty and Matthew took a picture inside of First Worcester 69460 before we got off.

Inside First Worcester 69460

Once off the bus we had a look around the bus station. Across the way we saw LMS Travel Dart KP51 SXY on layover.

LMS Travel KP51 SXY in Worcester bus station

Also seen was First Worcester 66695 on a #32 to Baynhall.

First Worcester 66695 in Worcester bus station

Another vehicle seen was First Worcester 35158 on a #44 to Red Hill.

First Worcester 35158 in Worcester bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Connecta County ticket to the driver. The top deck of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Worcester 35158 before we sat down.

Inside First Worcester 35158

The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto All Saint's Road. We continued onto Deansway and past Worcester Cathedral. We continued onto London Road and we ran into Red Hill. At the roundabout we turned left onto Spetchley Road. We ran to the roundabout and afterwards we did a u-turn. The next stop was the end of the run, so we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of First Worcester 35158 before it returned towards Great Malvern.

First Worcester 35158 in Red Hill

We walked along Spetchley Road back to the A44 where we were going to make a decision on what direction to go next. On the roundabout was a pub and Matthew decided to visit it. He went to the toilet and afterwards he had a small glass of Coke. When we had finished we went outside to meet up with uncle Dave. We walked to the nearest bus stop, but the stop was now out of use. Whilst there we saw Aston's coach YJ16 UTS heading Southwards down the A44.

Aston's YJ16 UTS in Red Hill

We decided to go on towards Evesham, so we went around the roundabout to the bus stop that was in use. There was only a few minutes to wait at this point. After a very brief wait we saw a bus approaching. As it was in all-over white I wasn't sure it was the right bus at first. As it got closer we saw it had X50 in the front window. It was required on loan bus First Worcester 63391 on the X50 to Evesham.

First Worcester 63391 in Red Hill

We got on the bus and we flashed the Connecta County ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We crossed over the roundabout and we carried on along the A44 Red Hill to Whittington. We crossed over the M5 and we headed in a South Easterly direction out of town. We carried on for a further 3 miles or so into the hamlet of Stoulton. At this point we asked if Matthew want to get off here to get the other bus back and he decided he wanted to go on to Evesham. We ran towards Pershore and we passed First Worcester 63363 going to other way on the X50. At the edge of Pershore we turned right onto Three Springs Road. We turned left onto Defford Road and we ran around the South side of town. We followed Defford Road to the left and back Northwards. We turned right Broad Street and we stopped in the main street in town. Opposite us was Aston's MX11 EGU on layover to work a #564 to Evesham. After a brief pause we turned right into Bridge Street. We continued through Endon and Wick and throught to Hampton. We turned ran forwards onto Waterside and left onto Bridge Street and Northwards into Evesham town centre. We followed the road to the right onto Mill Street and we turned right onto Chapel Street. We passed Rotala Diamond 30167 on layover in between runs on the #247 to Redditch. We turned left onto Swan Lane and left onto High Street. We got up and Matthew took a picture inside First Worcester 63391 before we got off the bus.

Inside First Worcester 63391

Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Worcester 63391 before it returned to Worcester on the X50.

First Worcester 63391 in Evesham

We visited a local papershop and Matthew had a can of Coke and a bottle of Fanta. He also brought a couple of chocolate bars. When we cam out of the shop we had a look around to see what we could catch. We realised there were only about 4 departures in the next hour, and nothing we could do and get back for the following X50! We had to turn down required Stagecoach Midlands 10729 which was on a X18 to Stratford-upon-Avon.

Stagecoach Midlands 10729 in Evesham

Matthew sat on the bench and ate a caramel Freddo and had a drink of Irn Bru. Whilst we waited for a suitable bus we saw required Henshaw's Solo NT55 JKJ, which was on a #553 to Honeybourne.

Henshaw's NT55 JKJ in Evesham

That bus wasn't due to depart until after 17:05. The only option left were to do a Rotala Diamond bus on the #247, an Aston's bus on the #540 for a few stops and finally First Worcester 63364 on the X50. Whilst we were waiting Matthew decided he wanted to go to the toilet. We went into pub and Matthew used the facilities upstairs. We came back down and Matthew had a small Coke. Once had finished the drink we went back outside and met up with uncle Dave. We saw Rotala Diamond 32307 arrive on the #247 to Redditch.

Rotala Diamond 32307 in Evesham

A few minutes later we saw required Aston's MX15 AFU on the #540 to Tewkesbury.

Aston's MX15 AFU in Evesham

Matthew decided he wanted to do this bus so we got on the bus and we flashed the Connecta County ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the High Street and we ran forwards onto High Street. We continued onto Abbey Road and we crossed over the River Avon. We continued onto Cheltenham Road and we got up and got off the bus at the next stop. Once of the bus Matthew took another picture of Aston's MX15 AFU as it continued towards Tewkesbury.

Aston's MX15 AFU in Evesham

We watch the bus go Southwards and afterwards we walked back Northwards up Cheltenham Road to the crossroads. We turned left into Pershore Road and we walked to the next bus stop. We had a round 5 minutes to wait for the bus, which we had seen go past into town as we came over the crossroad. A few minutes later as expected the bus came over the bridge and turned right into Pershore Road. It was as expected required First Worcester 63364 on a X50 to Worcester.

First Worcester 63364 in Evesham

We got on the bus and we flashed the Connecta County day tickets to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Pershore Road and we ran through Hampton and Endon. We crossed over the river Avon and we ran into the East on or Pershore. We stopped in the square and turned left onto Defford Road. We follow the road around the South side of town and we turned right into Three Springs Road. We turned left onto the A4084 and we ran out of town. We ran throught Drakes Broughton and we passed First Worcester 63391 on the X50 to Evesham. As we travelled towards Worcester we arranged with mum to come and pick us up from the town centre. We passed through Stoulton and we headed towards the town and we crossed over the M5. We headed up the A44 through Red Hill and into the city centre. Just before the cathedral we turned right onto the A38 and we went further into town. We followed the A38 to the left and at the next junction we went straight on and into Angel Street entering the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. We spotted First Worcester 64042 on a #35 to Blackpole.

First Worcester 64042 in Worcester bus station

We walked inside the shopping centre and Matthew used the toilet. We took a few pictures inside the bus station, and we headed outside towards the arrange pick up point. On the way we took a few more bus pictures. We saw First Worcester 47514 on a #38 to the Royal Hospital.

First Worcester 47514 in Worcester bus station

We continued to the corner of The Butts. Across the car park we saw Go Goodwins C1 ECB and M&S Coaches YN15 DYY. We waited at the corner of the road and we saw First Worcester 47513 on a #34 Warndon circular service.

First Worcester 47513 in Worcester

A few minutes later mum appeared in the car, we got in the car and there were sausage rolls and a bottle of Irn Bru waiting for Matthew. We set off along The Butts and we continued onto Shaw Street. We turned left onto The Foregate and we ran Northwards out of town. We forked left onto the A449 and we ran Northwards for a few miles. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A449 and we ran fast to the motorway. We joined the Northbound M5 and we ran through Worcestershire into the West Midlands. Travelling up the M5 we saw M5 an unidentified Davies Coaches coach in Frankley services, blue minibus BG58 AFE, Bouden BF61 HCX, red minibus AD56 JNK, Dunwood YN18 SUF and an unidentified white midicoach. We ran to the Northern end of the M5 and we joined the Northbound M6. Travelling up the M6 we saw Pheonix coaches YN06 NYN, King's Norton Coaches YN12 CSZ, Selwyn's (NX) BV67 JXS(#212) / BX16 CKA(540), an unidentified Robinson coach, an unidentified National Express liveried coach(#548), an unidentified A-Line coach, an unidentified Coach Tours & Travel coach and an unidentified Tour Rides coach. The matrix signs were diplaying that junction 15 of the M6 was closed, so e had ro come off the M6 at junction 14. We turned right onto the A34 link road and we ran to the North end of Stafford. We turned left onto the A34 and we ran North through Stone to Trentham. Seen on A34 were MT Travel BK14 GAO and an unidentified Scraggs(ex Johnson magic) coach. At Trentham we turned right onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Blurton. We continued trhough Dresden and up to the edge of Longton. We joined the high level A50 and we turned into Edensor Road to see what was parked up at Z carz this evening. The spare ground had no buses on it as usual these day, so we turned left into Willow Row. we saw Z Carz Puegeot minibus YJ62 LSX near to the gates.

Z Carz YJ62 LSX in Longton

Also seen was Z Carz Citroen minibus LV59 DZC, which appears to have some damage to it.

Z Carz LV59 DZC in Longton

We turned the car around and we returned onto the A50. We ran up the Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We saw Lightning Travel R6 DLT parked at the Lightning house. We carried on down the hill into Blurton and we saw Lucky Seven SH57 NHU parked up at the garage. We ran through Blurton before turning right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got home around 19:30. For a late tea we had bangers and mash with carrots followed by a shortbread biscuit. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some more of the Blog. Matthew went to bed around 01:00... Mark.

Trip to Leek / Newcastle 07-06-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67650	Blurton. Magdalen Road	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also 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 for breakfast. In the morning we went to Leek by Car. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we headed onto Victoria Road. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At Bucknall we continued onto the A5009. We ran through Abbey Hulton and Milton and we joined the Northbound A53. We continued North through Endon. We ran through Longsdon and we ran into Leek. Once in Leek we parked up in Derby Street. We went to the cafe and Matthew had a can of Coke. He also had sausage chips and gravy. When we had finished in Leek we set off alond Derby Street and we turned left into St Edwards Street. We ran to the end and we turned right onto the A53. We ran through Longsdon and into Endon. We continued South Through Stockton Brook and down to Cobridge. At the lights we turned left onto Waterloo Road. We ran down to the ring Road and then we ran around Hanley before going onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to Joiners Square and we continued onto Victoria Road. We ran up to the top and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out and wait for me to come and pick him up. A short time later I came to pick him up and matthew got ready to go to Blurton for the weekend. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we ran to the end. We turned right Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We continued onto Heron Street and through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we saw ISS Labour FE68 ZPG. We got back to the house around 15:15. When we got home Matthew had toast and a drink of Irn Bru. Today we were catching the 15:56 to Newcastle as we were going to the pub via Grandma's House. We set off around 15:55 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. Unfortunately for us the bus was running later. Whilst we waited we saw Plants minibus JP18 NTS going into Blurton.

Plants JP18 NTS in Blurton

At the same time we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63097 in Blurton

A few minutes later the bus came around the corner. As it approached and we saw it was First Potteries 67650 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67650 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035. We we went over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane. We turned left into Wilson Road and left into Church Lane where we passed First Potteries 63101 on the final #22 turn to Longton. We continued down to the hill and we joined the Northbound A34. We headed into Trent Vale and when we stopped at the bus stop we saw black minibus YJ64 BXG. We turned right into Harpfields Road and forwards on Hilton Road. As we travelled through the hospital we saw white minibus EA07 LMW, ABC Supreme KX64 AFF & First Potteries 37156 on a #25 to Hanley. We turned right onto the A34 and E-zec patient transport YN15 FKA going the other way. A couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over A34 and we saw Stanton's of Stoke 3093 RU. headed up the hill to Grandma's House. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru, some toast and a pack of drumstick chews used her computer. We set off onto Victoria Street and we saw black minibus KX19 UYF. We turned left onto the A34. As we past the hospital we saw D&G Bus 27 on a #9 to Westbury Park and First Potteries 37159 on a #101 to Hanley. We continued down the A34 and we ran down into Trent Vale. we saw E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHY. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included Roseville EJ61 VGZ going Northwards as well as D&G Bus 44 running out of service, First Potteries 65035 on a #101 to Stafford. Once we had finished eating we set off to pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we joined the Northbound A500. We came off the A500 and we turned right onto the A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran up to Heron Street and we crossed over the A50 and we continued into Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we composed a few e-mails and sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa doing e-mails and writing the until bedtime around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Bentilee 06-06-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65005	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, stop J1‎	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Afford rent-a-car MK67 UEM.

Afford rent-a-car MK67 UEM in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Shelton Care Group NX13 XDH heading towards Longton.

Shelton Care Group NX13 XDH in Fenton

We went downstairs and we walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and onto Albert Square where we saw silver minibus NC57 BYM parked up outside the old Court building.

NC57 BYM in Fenton

In the morning we went out shopping. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we walked up City Road and we went to JTF. In the warehouse Matthew had a millionaire's shortbread and a bottle of Coke in the cafe upstairs. When we had finished in JTF we walked back onto City Road. We cut across onto Victoria Road and we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #6 to Coalville. we walked down the hill to the park. In the park Matthew had a sit down and ate a ham sandwich as well as a chocolate bar, a banana and a slice of birthday cake washed down with a bottle of Coke. We went to the toilet and afterwards we saw the grass being cut.

grass cut in Fenton park

We left the park onto Beville Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road and walked up to the square and crossed over the road. We waited at the bus stop for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65005 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 saw First Potteries 67154 on a #6 to Coalville. We ran up Lichfield Street instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We got up and got off the bus and we walked onto Lichfield Street. When we got to Hanley we called for a taxi to Bentilee. The taxi appeared and it was a Z Carz taxi. we got in and we set off along Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We ran around the ring road and we turned right onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We turned into Brecon Way and we turned into Aylesbury Road. We visited a house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton by Z Carz taxi. We got in the taxi and we ran through the estate and back onto the A5272 and we saw First Potteries 67647 on a #11 to Hanley.. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned left onto Market Street and we ran forwards onto Uttoxeter Road and we turned right into Chadwick Street. We turned right onto Normacot Road and we crossed over the roundabout onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC. City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room to chill out. For tea Matthew had burger and chips followed by a Vienetta. Later on Matthew went out. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off down We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. At the end we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we went straight on, forwards onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton. We turned left onto Birches Head Road and we stopped at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke and did some dancing. When it was time to go back to Fenton we travelled back on car. We set off onto Birches Head Road and we turned right onto the A5009. We ran down though Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall where we went straight onto the A52. We ran through Joiners Square and towards Stoke railway station we continued along the A52 along side the railway line and we then turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Once Matthew had put his shopping away he had a bath. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Horwich / Trentham 05-06-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
HV18 FHH	Fenton	Horwich	Charter	ABC Supreme
HV18 FHH	Horwich	Fenton	Charter	ABC Supreme

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out for a birthday tea. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw D&G Bus 119 on #1 to Meir. we went downstairs and it was ABC Supreme HV18 FHH. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and we joined the A52. We went under the railway bridge and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran through Etruria and Longport and up to junction 16 on the M6. We joined the Northbound M6 and ran up though Cheshire into Lancashire. We joined the Eastbound M62 at junction 21A and we headed to the M60. We travelled clockwise for 2 junctions and we joined the Northbound M61. We ran up to junction 6 and we joined the Northbound A6. At Blackrod we turned right onto Crown Lane and we ran into Horwich. At the roundabout we turned right onto the B6226. We parked up and we visited former RBS bank which is being turn into 2 shops. Whilst there we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 15234 on a #125 to Preston. After we had finished we had dinner. We walked to the cafe and Matthew had a full English breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished we returned to Fenton on ABC Supreme HV18 FHH. We got on the bus and we set off along the B6226. At the roundabout we turned left onto Crown Lane and we ran past Blackrod railway station. We saw Arriva NW&W 2680 on a #575 to Bolton. We turned left onto the Southbound A6 and we joined the Southbound M61. We ran down to the M60 and we joined the anti-clockwise M60. We ran for a couple of junctions and we joined the Westbound M62. We ran Westwards through the roadworks and we joined the Southbound M6. We ran through Cheshire and we came of the M6 onto the Southbound A500 at junction 16. We continued through Longport and Etruria into Stoke. We came off the A500 onto the A52 and we went under the railway bridge. We ran up the hill up City Road into Fenton and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out and wait for us to pick him up. we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was grey minibus SB66 FZW going towards Longton.

SB66 FZW in Fenton

Also seen was white minibus G14 SBX going towards Longton.

G14 SBX in Fenton

We turned up to pick Matthew up and we also met up with uncle Dave at the same time. Matthew came downstairs to meet us and we set off past the flats onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we ran forwards Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and we ran forwards onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran through Heron Cross into Blurton. We turned right onto Church Street and we turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We had a brief stop at the house and we continued to the pub. We set off onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We stopped at the pub and we went inside to meet up with grandma and grandad and uncle Chris and Kath. Matthew went to the toilet and we sat at the table. He opened present and afterwards we had dinner. For the salad course Matthew had grated carrots on a bun. For his main course Matthew had a triple chicken meal with chips washed down with a glass of Coke. for dessert he had a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. A staff member came out with a birthday cake and we sang happy birthday. He also had a slice of cake. Highlights of the bus sighting included First Potteries 65027 on a #101 to Hanley and ABC Supreme KX13 DZL heading towards the hospital. Once we had finished we said our goodbye's and we headed to the car. We spotted a bus on the main road so we went over to investigate. It was First Potteries 65040 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65040 in Trentham

We got got into the car and we set off onto the A34. We ran up to Hanford roundabout and we joined the Northbound A500. At sideway we joined the Westbound A50. We ran up to Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran through the traffic lights onto Heron Street and we ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto Masterson Street.We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to the room and went on his computer. He drank a bottle of Irn Bru. He had a small party at the house and he had some birthday cake. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 04-06-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63174	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
32632	Newcastle BS	Keele, Sneyd Arms PH	25	First Potteries
32632	Keele, Sneyd Arms PH	Hanley, stop J1‎	25	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries
63171	Fenton, Christchurch Street	Longton, Market Street	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. Whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Z Carz PO55 URU going towards Heron Cross.

Z Carz PO55 URU in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63174 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63174 in Fenton

After a few minutes we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Global Travel coach BIG 9854 going towards Longton.

Global Travel BIG 9854 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 516 going towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 516 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off to the day centre. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Afford Rent-A-Car minibus YO19 AXT parked up near to the flats.

Afford Rent-A-Car YO19 AXT in Fenton

We walked onto Temple Street and in the distance we saw white minibus G14 SBX.

G14 SBX in Fenton

We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto 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 out on the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We walked down to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a First Potteries bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a First Potteries Streetlite approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63174 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63174 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We decided to do a bus up to Keele. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 32632 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32632 in Newcastle bus station

We got on and booked to Keele before we went upstairs. The top deck of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 32632 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 32632

The bus set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road we turned right onto Ryecroft. We veered left onto Merrial Street and after a brief stop we ran forwards onto Church Street. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto the A525. We turned right into Orme Road and we saw St Giles And St George's academy MF68 AFJ. We continued along Orme Road before we re-joined the Westbound A525. We climbed the steep hill up to Keele and we turned left into the campus. We turned left onto University Drive we did a u-turn and headed into the campus. At the main roundabout we turned left and we ran around the shops and student union bar. We ran through the campus past the back of the library and out the other side into the village. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we decided to go back to Hanley on the double decker. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off through the campus We turned right onto University Drive and we ran up to the entrance of the campus before turning right onto the A525. We ran down the hill and we crossed over the roundabout. We went past the scrapyards and we turned left onto Orme Road. We ran through the estate and to the end of the road. We turned left onto the A525 and at the roundabout onto the Southbound A34. We ran down two roundabout and we went left onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station and we pulled up on stand. After a short while in the bus station the bus set off out onto Barracks Road. We went Southwards on the A34 before turning into the hospital. We trundled through the hospital grounds and ran up to Hartshill Road via Hilton Road and The Avenue. We went down Hartshill Road into Stoke town centre and we continued onto Church Street and over the A50 before passing under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we went forwards onto Station Road before turning right onto College Road. At the top off College Road we continued onto regent Road before turning left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed the ring road onto Bethesda Street and we turned right onto John Street. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Bagnall Street and we went past the town hall. We walked up Tontine Street and we turned right onto Parliament Street. We turned left onto Parliament Row and we visited The Pound Bakery. Matthew had a chicken pasty and a bottle of Coke. We walked along Parliament Row and across Tontine Square and into the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We went to the first floor and Matthew visited Superdrug. Matthew brought some of his weekly shopping. Once we had finished we went out of the Shopping centre onto Stafford Street. We continued onto Lichfield Street and we went to the bus station. Matthew visited the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67151 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road 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 Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the day centre. Later on we returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. We saw Copeland's Tours MIB 746. We went downstairs and we walked through onto City Road. We crossed over at the crossing and we headed to the stop outside the shops. We waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63171 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63171 in Fenton

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. Once off the bus we crossed over the street and we headed up Transport Lane. We crossed over The Strand and we cut through the passage past Next and we headed towards Tesco. We used the cash machine and afterwards we headed into Tesco. We brought some Irn Bru and we went outside to book a taxi. The taxi appeared and it was an Autocabs taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto baths Road. We turned right onto the Westbound A50 and we came off at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we went through the lights onto Heron Street. We ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the end near to Temple Street. We got out of the taxi and we walked onto Temple Street and back into the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to the room and went on his computer. For tea Matthew had chicken wraps washed down with Irn Bru. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Sneyd Green 03-06-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67650	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
PF64 RJJ	Hanley	Central Forest Park	Charter	Magnum
AF15 TKJ	Central Forest Park	Hanley	Charter	Intercity
63176	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus and going for tea. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw white minibus G14 SBX.

G14 SBX in Fenton

We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street where we saw City Cabs RE67 BBO. We walked onto City Road and we crossed over and headed towards Victoria Place. On the way we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 970 going towards Stoke. A short distance up the road we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle. We waited at the bus stop near to Pilpots for a bus towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67650 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67650 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52. We ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and right onto John Street and into the bus station. Once out of the bus station we walked onto Lichfield Street and onto Tontine Street. We turned right onto parliament Street and left onto Parliament Row. We visited the Pound Bakery adn we brought a Chilli Chicken baguette and a bottle of Coke. We walked back around the corner and onto Tontine Street. We visited Wrights Pies and we brought a Manchester tart. once we had finished shopping we set off through the Intu Potteries shpping centre and onto Quadrant Road. We called for a taxi and when it arrived we saw it was Magnum minibus PF64 RJJ. We got on the bus and we set off along Quadran Road. We crossed over the ring road and we headed out of town along Town Road. We ran to Birches Head and we joined the Northbound A5272. We ran into Sneyd Green and we stopped at Hanley Forrest Park. Matthew had his Chilli Chicken baguette and a bottle of Coke followed by a Manchester tart. Once out of the taxi we had a walk around the park. When it was time to return we booked a taxi back to Hanley. It appeared and it was Intercity taxi minibus AF15 TKJ. We got on the minibus and we set off along the A5272. We carried on onto Town Road and we crossed over the ring road and into the town centre. We got out of the taxi and we walked through the shopping centre and along Tontine Street. We walked past the town hall and along Bagnall Street. We turned right onto John Street and we crossed over Bethesda Street and we went into the museum. Matthew visited the Spitfire and also looked at the space exhibition. He also had a can of Coke. When he had finished in the museum we crossed the road into Adventure Place and we turned right onto Bagnall Street. We continued onto Lidice Way and we went into the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63171 on a #11B to Bentilee.

First Potteries 63171 in Hanley bus station

In the bus station Matthew saw one of his old friends. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63176 in Hanley bus station

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

Inside First Potteries 63176

We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and down the hill past the car park. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We ran around the ring road and we turned right onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #32 to Hanley. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off. We walked down City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. Whilst waiting for me to come and pick him up we saw Stanton's of Stoke 614 WEH going towards Stoke. Me and uncle Dave turned up and we got ready to go out for tea. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we headed down the road into Stoke. We ran under the railway line and we crossed the A500. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we ran around Stoke town centre on the one-way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and we turned right onto Flemming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We ran forwards onto Hartshill Road and we went up the hill through Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill onto the one-way system. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through May Bank. We continued into Wolstanton and at the top of Porthill Bank. We ran forwards into Bradwell and we stopped at the pub. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. For tea Matthew had burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Whilst we ate we saw D&G 106 on a #94 to Newcastle. When it was time to go we returned to the car for the trip back to Fenton. We set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran along the A527 through May Bank. We continued along the A527 and into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road. We ran past the bus station and we saw First Potteries 37146 on a #25 to Keele. We continued along Barracks Road onto the A34. We turned left at the Avenue and we ran up to Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a can of Irn Bru. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Trent Vale 01-06-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67158	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67157	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
67159	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
32649	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX outside. We went downstairs and we walked through onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford Rent-A-Car minibus MK67 UET. Once we had finished we walked back out onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 67665 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67665 in Fenton

We waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

We got on the bus and booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. After crossing over the A500 we ran into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We followed the one-way system around onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we ran under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. After stopping briefly outside the railway station we turned right onto College Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We continued onto Cleveland Road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued along Bethesda Street before turning right onto John Street. We ran up the hill into the bus station and onto stand. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we saw Llew Jones LJ09 LLJ. Once out of the bus station we walked up Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We went into B&M and Matthew brought a Bottle of Coke. Once we had finished shopping we set off onto Old Hall Street and we turned right onto Stafford Street. We visited Savers and Matthew brought some toiletries. When we had finished in that shop we went around the corner onto Tontine Street and forwards onto Parliament Row. We visited Poundland and afterwards we went to the Card Factory. Once we had finished there walk walked back down Tontine Street and we turned right onto Percy Street. We turned left onto Stafford Street and we went to The Potteries Pantry. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had cheese oatcakes washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we walked back down Stafford Street and we ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Fenton. A short while later we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67157 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat 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 saw Harry Shaw YR17 CYL at the depot. 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. We saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We went upstairs and Matthew returned to his room to chill out for a short while. whilst in his room we saw Marbill DAZ 1527. Later on we went back out to Hanley. We went downstairs We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

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. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station 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 before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set we saw First Potteries 67661 on a #3 to Crewe. We left the bus station and we walked up Lichfield Street. We walked along Tontine Street and we turned left onto Percy Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we turned right onto Tontine Square. We continued onto Tontine Street and we walked to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished in the pub we walked back to the bus station. We set off onto Tontine Street and we we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We went back into the bus station and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. We saw First Potteries 63174 on a #7A to Biddulph.

First Potteries 63174 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later we saw the Fenton bus arrive. We saw it was First Potteries 32649 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 32649 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 67156 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. 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. Later on we went out t the chip shop in Trent Vale. We went down the stairs and we got into a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we followed the road forwards onto Heron Street. We ran through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road and we turned right onto the Westbound A50. We ran down to Sideway and we got onto the Southbound A500. We ran down to Hanford and we turned right at the roundabout onto the Northbound A34. We stopped in the parking spaces in front of the chip shop and we went in to get chips. once we got the chips we returned to Fenton by car. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran to Hanford roundabout. We got onto the Northbound A500 and we ran up to Sideway. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off at Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through the lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs the residential unit and Matthew chilled out in his room. For tea Matthew sausage chips and gravy. 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.