Trip to Llandudno / Bangor 13-05-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
3187	Llandudno,	Bangor BS	5	Arriva NW&W
2912	Bangor BS	Llangefni	X4	Arriva NW&W
2667	Llangefni	Menai Bridge BS	62	Arriva NW&W
2913	Menai Bridge BS	Bangor BS	X4	Arriva NW&W
3184	Bangor BS	Llandudno, North West Gardens	5	Arriva NW&W
4552	Llandudno, North West Gardens	Abergele, Tesco Car Park	12	Arriva NW&W

Today was the second day of the trip to Wales. We had checked the weather which was for a dry sunny day and I had looked at the multi-operator tickets for North Wales. Matthew was awake around 09:00 and we met up in Matthews room and packed all our belongings away. We set off around 09:45 and we walked onto Clonmel Street and put the bags in the car. We continued onto Mostyn Street and we looked for the cafe we intended to eat at. We decided to move the car to a nearby street so I moved the car and Matthew chilled out watching the buses. After I parked the car, before we went to the cafe we saw Arriva NW&W 3181 on a #5D to Bangor.

Arriva NW&W 3181 in Llandudno

Also seen was Arriva NW&W 2653 on a #13 to Prestatyn.

Arriva NW&W 2653 in Llandudno

We crossed the road and we went into the Arcade and walked to the back to the cafe. Matthew had a full breakfast washed down with a glass of orange juice. He also had a can of Coke. When we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we walked to the bus stop opposite the North West Gardens. Whilst we waited for the #5 bus we saw Arriva NW&W 4479 on an inbound #12 from Rhyl.

Arriva NW&W 4479 in Llandudno

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 3187 on a #5 to Bangor.

Arriva NW&W 3187 in Llandudno

We got on the bus and we booked a Group day ticket at £15 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Mostyn Street and we ran forwards onto Mostyn Broadway. We continued onto Mostyn Avenue, and we turned right onto Queen's Road. We crossed the A470 and we ran fowards onto Conway Road. We ran forwards onto the B5115 and we turned left onto Marl Lane. We turned right onto Victoria Drive and we headed Southwards. At the end of the road we waited in the traffic to get across the flyover. The lights changed and we turned right onto Ferndale Road and we went forwards onto the A547 and we crossed over the cob and over the river Conwy. We ran past the castle and through the town and we past through the narrow gap in the wall. We ran out of town and we joined the Westbound A55. As we travelled along the A55 we saw NPC BV19 YGJ. We went through the tunnel and we came off the A55 onto Glan-Yr-Afon Road. We ran through Dwygyfylchi and we continued onto Conway Road and through Penmaenmawr. We re-joined the A55 and we came off again onto Penmaenmawr Road. We ran through Llanfairfechan. We re-joined the A55 and we came off the A55 for the Aber Falls srop before re-joining the A55. We came off the A55 at junction 12 and we ran throu Tal-y-bont. We ran through Llandygai and we joined the A5. We ran past Bangor Crematorium and past the bay. We turned left and headed Southwards and we ran past the end of the bus station. We turned left onto Ffordd Gwynedd and we followed the road around onto Tan-Y-Fynwent where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a look around. We saw Arriva NW&W 677 parked up on layover.

Arriva NW&W 677 in Bangor bus station

We continued around the corner and we saw O.R.Jones YX17 NDU parked up on stand.

O.R.Jones YX17 NDU in Bangor bus station

We walked down to the bottom end of the bus station and we saw Arriva NW&W 684 on a #58 to Beaumaris.

Arriva NW&W 684 in Bangor bus station

Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a sit down and think about where we could go. We considered going towards Caernarfon but the bus came in and there were a lot of people on the bus. A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 2912 on a X4 to Holyhead via Llangefni.

Arriva NW&W 2912 in Bangor bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the group day ticket under the scanner before we sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto the A5. We turned left onto Farrar Road and we ran past the entrance to the railway station before we rejoined the A5. We followed the A5 out of town through 180' and we headed South Westwards. There is currently a weight restriction on the Menai Suspension Bridge, so the bus continued along the A487. We joined the Northbound A55 and we crossed over the Britannia Bridge. We turned right onto the A5 and we headed Eastwards. We headed to Menai Bridge and as if we were going towards the bridge before turning left onto the A545. We turned left at Wood Street and we stopped briefly at Menai Bridge bus station, which is basically 2 bus stops on the opposite of the road by the Library. We turned left onto Dale Street and we rejoined the Westbound A5. We crossed under the A55 and we ran into Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch where we saw Nash's coach N400 SHS as well as a few other unidentified coaches. We continued through Gaerwen and Pentre Berw and we crossed over the A55 and turned right onto the A5114. We turned right onto the Industrial Estate and we ran Northwards into Llangefni. We turned left onto Bridge Street and we continued onto High Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2912 as it continued towards Holyhead.

Arriva NW&W 2912 in Llangefni

Once off the bus we walked along High Street and forwards onto Bridge Street. We saw a sign for a toilet so we walked along a path next to the Afon Gefni and into a car park where we found a toilet block. Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we walked back along the path and we turned left onto Bridge Street. We went to the Spar shop we had passed earlier and we bought some drnks and chocolate. We walked back to the centre of the town and we sat down and Matthew had a bottle of Dr Pepper Whilst we were sitting down we saw Arriva NW&W 2658 on a #4R to Llangefni that was going forwards on a X4 to Bangor.

Arriva NW&W 2658 in Llangefni

A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 2652 on a X4 to Holyhead.

Arriva NW&W 2652 in Llangefni

After we had finished our drink weh had a look at the map tp have a look at where the stop was to return to Bangor. We headed Eastwards along Bridge Street and we turned right onto Industrial Estate Road. We waited at the bus stop for the bus towards Bangor. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva NW&W 2654 on a X4 to Holyhead.

Arriva NW&W 2654 in Llangefni

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 2667 on a X4 to Bangor.

Arriva NW&W 2667 in Llangefni

We got on the bus and we placed the group day ticket under the scanner before we sat down. The bus set off along Industrial Estate Road and we turned right at the roundabout and left on to the A5114. We headed Southwards and we crossed over the A55 before joining the Eastbound A5. We ran through Gaerwen and Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch and we continued Eastwards to Menai Bridge. We decided to get off the bus here and catch something else fowards. We ran straight onto Dale Street and we turned right onto Wood Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2667 before it continued towards Bangor.

Arriva NW&W 2667 in Menai Bridge bus station

Once off the bus we had a quick look at the timetable. There was a #62 to bangor due in around 10 minutes. Whilst we waited Matthew had a chocolate bar. A few minutes later the bus appeared. It was Arriva NW&W 2913 on a #62 to Bangor as expected.

Arriva NW&W 2913 in Menai Bridge bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the group day ticket under the scanner before we sat down. The bus set off along Wood Street and we turned right onto the A545. With the weight restriction on the Menai Susupensio Bridge the bus was diverted over the Britannia Bridge. We turned right onto the A5 and we ran Westwards along the A5. We joined the Southbound A55 and we crossed over the bridge. After crossing the Menai Straight we came off the A55 and we headed Eastwards along the A487. We rejoined the A5 just East of the Menai Suspension Bridge and we followed the road into town. We ran past the railway station and we turned sharp left to stay on the A5. We continued for another 300 yds and we turned right onto Ffordd Gwynedd. We followed the rosd to the left onto Tan y Fynwent and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over the road and Matthew got a picture of Arriva NW&W 695 which was on layover.

Arriva NW&W 695 in Bangor bus station

We deicded to have a bit of a break off the bus so we went into town to get some food. We set off up path in between to shopping centres into the pedestrian area. We turned right on High Street and we visited Greggs. We brought a 4 pack of sausage rolls and Matthew also had a vanilla slice. We headed back down Garth Road and we sat down by the bus stops. We each had a sausage roll and afterwards vanilla slice. After we had finished eat Matthew went to the toilet. We decided to head back towards Llandudno. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw Lloyds Coaches SN15 ETD on a T2 to Aberystwyth.

Lloyds Coaches SN15 ETD in Bangor bus station

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching the stand. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 3184 on a #5 to Llandudno.

Arriva NW&W 3184 in Bangor bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the group day ticket under the scanner before we sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto the A5 and through Hirael and Llandygai and right onto onto A55. As we travelled Eastwards we passed an unidentified Jim Bell coach. We turned right onto Aber Road and up to Llanfairfechan and right onto onto A55 and into Penmaenmawr. We turned left onto Bangor Road left onto Town Ditch Road. We turned the corner onto Castle Street and forwards onto Conway Road. We crossed over the River Conway through the roadworks and we ran forwards onto Ferndale Road. We turned left onto Victoria Drive and we turned left onto marl Lane. We turned right onto the B5115 and we headed Northwards. We ran Northwards for about a mile and we crossed over the A470. We ran forwards onto Queen's Road and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Mostyn Avenue and we ran into town. And we turned left onto Tudor Crescent. We turned right onto Conway Road and left onto Mostyn Street. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we went to the King's Arms pub. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we went to the bar and Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finisned we went outside to meet up with uncle Dave. Matthew spotted a sugar dummy with a Wales lanyard so we went into the shop and paid for it before we heeaded to the bus stop. Whilst we waited for a bus towards Abergele we saw Ellison's YJ16 ELX pass by.

Ellison's YJ16 ELX in Llandudno

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 4552 on a #12 to Rhyl.

Arriva NW&W 4552 in Llandudno

We got on the bus and we placed the group day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Mostyn Street and we past the coach park where we saw and unidentified Happy Als Coach and an unidentified Alfa coach. We continued onto Mostyn Broadway and we turned left onto Carmen Sylva Road. We turned right onto the B5115 and we headed Eastwards out of town. We ran past the Little Orme to the edge of Rhos on Sea and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned right onto Penrhyn Avenue and we ran down to the see front. We turned right onto Rhos Promenade and we continued onto West Promenade. We turned right onto Cayley Promenade and right onto Whitehall Road. At the roundabout we veered slight left onto the B5115 and we crossed over the A55. We continued into Colwyn Bay along the A547 and through Old Colwyn. We climbed the hill up to Penmaen rhos and we ran past the quarry into Llandulas. We continued Eastwards along the A547 and we pulled off the main road onto the entrance of the North Wales Business Park. After a short wait there we went around the roundabout and we got back onto the Eastbound A547. We ran to the edge of Abergele and we pulled into the car park. after turning on the roundabout we pulled up onto the stop where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4552 before it carried on towards Rhyl.

Arriva NW&W 4552 in Abergele

Once off the bus we walked towards Tesco and we met up with mum. We went in the shop and Matthew went to the toilet whilst mum got some shopping. This included a bag of ice to put in the drinks and a box of Choc Ices. Matthew had a choc ice before we had a cup of Cherry Coke with ice. We set off onto the A547 and we headed through the town before joining the Eastbound A55. Seen on the A55 were Travelmaster Holidays BN17 JMO, Greenwood CV58 YOH and Pat's Coaches OU17 ORN. We came off the A55 just East of Chester and we joined the Eastbound A51. We turned right to bypass Tarvin and we continued Eastwards along the A51. Seen on the A51 were Lakeside BV69 LPL. We passed Snugbury's and the site of the new petrol station. We turned left on to the Nantwich by-pass and past Reaseheath College and we turned right onto Barony Road. We turned right onto Beam Street and we parked up by the civic centre. Mum went off the get the chips and me and Matthew walked onto Beam Street to got to a pub. We went to the Red Cow and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards he had a glass of Coke. Whilst in the pub we saw a bus go into the bus station. We finished our drink and we went outside. We saw Stagecoach Merseyside 27902 on a #84 to Chester.

Stagecoach Merseyside 27902 in Nantwich bus station

We walked down Market Street and we headed through a passageway onto the civic centre car park. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Irn Bru. When I had finished eating we set off onto Beam Street and we turmed right onto the B5074. We turned left onto The B5338 and we ran Eastwards to te bypass. We joined the Southbound A51 and at the next roundabout we joined the Eastbound A500. We continued Eastwards to Barthomley and we went under the M6. We continued along the A500 through Talke, Longport and Eruria and we came off at Stoke. We came off the A500 and we diverted onto Wheildon Road. We dropped off uncle Dave and Matthew got out to use the toilet. He also had some of uncle Rob's Irn Bru. We updated uncle daves calendar to show recent activity. Once we had dropped off uncle Dave we set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now up for sale. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we saw green minibus R482 NDM parked up. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 20:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. We watched TV and Matthew got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Llandudno / Colwyn Bay 12-05-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63012	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
4546	Llandudno, Mark & Spencers Stop D	Colwyn Bay, Greenfield Road	12	Arriva NW&W
681	Colwyn Bay, Greenfield Road	Llandudno, West Shore roundabout	12	Arriva NW&W
3189	Llandudno, The Oval	Llandudno Junction, Victoria Crescent	5	Arriva NW&W
3190	Llandudno Junction, Victoria Crescent	Llandudno, Victoria Centre Stop X	5	Arriva NW&W

Today was the first day of a short break in Wales. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We saw Shelton Care Group YP70 JYJ outside. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car NX72 HFY outside there yard.

Afford rent-a-car NX72 HFY in Fenton

We continued to the bus stop and we waited for the bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63012 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63012 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 First Potteries 67158 on a #7A to Biddulph. We left the bus station and we walked up Lichfield Street. We continued onto Tontine Street and onto Tontine Square. Afterwards we walked back along Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked through Tontine Square onto Parliament Row. We stopped at Poundland and Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. After we had been to Poundland we stopped on Upper Market Square and We sat down and Matthew had a bottle of coke. When we had finished we walked along Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and we stopped at the bus station to use the toilet. We decided to get a taxi back to Fenton. We got in the taxi on Lichfield Street and we set off along Licfield Street and over the ring road. At Joiners Square we went straight onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto the private road past the swimming baths. We turned left onto City Road and right onto Smithpool Road. We got out of the taxi by the chip shop and we ordered dinner. We walked back along Smithpool Rod and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy for dinner. Afterwards Matthew chilled out in his room until we came to pick him up at around 13:30. Matthew came downstairs and got in the car. We set off from Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Wheildon Road and we stopped to pick up uncle Dave. We continued down Wheildon Road towards the A500. At Stoke we saw D&G 160 on a #9 to Biddulph. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran through Etruria and Longport. As we headed Northwards we saw Sporting Stars HX22 BTV, Hollinshead DH15 HOL, ABC Supreme HV22 HKB. We went under the M6 and we continued South of Crewe to the edge of Nantwich. We joined the Nantwich bypass A51 and we saw Stagecoach Merseyside 10575 / 27925(#84), Fenn MR09 FEN and Leger Services BJ15 BDE as we headed towards Reeseheath College. We continued to the edge of town as we were about to turned right we saw white minibus YN07 OZE. We stopped at Snugbury's and Matthew had ab ice cream. We walkked up to and around the bee and we saw the Stagecoach double decker go past. When we had finished we got back in the car and we joined the Westbound A51. As we travalled Westwards we saw an unidentified Paul's of Stoke coach, Lakeland L11 ESU, Anthony's Travel CB14 ANT,Stagecoach Merseyside 27925(#84), green minibus DK58 HSD and D&G bus 43(#82). Just outside of Chester we turned left and joined the A55. On the A55 we saw Veol 776 VC. We had a brief stop near to Abergele. Matthew used the toilet and we brought sausage rolls. We continued past Colwyn Bay and we came off the A55 to run into Llandudno along the B5115. As we tralled towards Llandudno we saw white coach FJ11 GMO, silver minicoach YN03 NHH, Alpine coaches YNZ 3263, Voel 7934 VC and City Sightseeing Tours OFZ 7848. We continued onto St George's Crescent and we stopped outside of the hotel. Whilst mum was booking in we saw Daish's Hoilidays BF68 ZDY. Once mum had check in we went outside and up to our room. Matthew had a room at the front of the hotel and could see the sea. We chilled out for around an hour and had drink before getting ready and going out to catch a few buses. We went out of the hotel and we turned right onto Clonmel Street. We turned right onto Mostyn Street and we walked up to the bus stop. As we got to the stop we saw Arriva NW&W 681 depart on a #14 to Llysfaen.

Arriva NW&W 681 in Llandudno

We had a look on the ma and we saw there was a #12 on the corner of the road about to depart towards Rhyl. We wauited for a few minutes and the bus appeared. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 4546 on a #12 to Rhyl.

Arriva NW&W 4546 in Llandudno

We got on the bus and we booked and Arriva Daysaver Duo at £11.50 before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off along Mostyn Street and we past the coach park where we saw and unidentified Happy Als Coach and an unidentified Alfa coach. We continued onto Mostyn Broadway and we turned left onto Carmen Sylva Road. We turned right onto the B5115 and we headed Eastwards out of town. We ran past the Little Orme to the edge of Rhos on Sea and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned right onto Penrhyn Avenue and we ran down to the see front. We turned right onto Rhos Promenade and we continued onto West Promenade. We turned right onto Cayley Promenade and right onto Whitehall Road. At the roundabout we veered slight left onto the B5115 and we crossed over the A55. We continued into Colwyn Bay along the A547 and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4546 as it continued towards Rhyl.

Arriva NW&W 4546 in Colwyn Bay

We crossed the road and we had a look on the map what was due. There was a #12 due first, but it was running a little late. just after that the was a #14 service. Whilst we waited we saw National Express liveried Llew Jones BG65 TGU on a #175 from Manchester to llandudno.

Llew Jones BG65 TGU in Colwyn Bay

A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw Arriva NW&W 681 on a #14 to Llandudno.

Arriva NW&W 681 in Colwyn Bay

We got on the bus and we placed the Daysaver Duo tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A547 and we turned right onto the B5115 and we crossed over the A55. We veerd slight right onto Whitehall Road and we turned left onto Cayley Promenade. We turned left onto West Promanade and we ran forwards onto Rhos Promenade. We turned left onto the B5116 and we turned right onto Elwy Road. We turned right onto Church Road and left onto Penrhyn Avenue. We turned left onto Marine Drive and we ran along the coast. Near to the Little Orme we veered off the coact and we ran forwards onto Glan Y Mor Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto the B5115 and we ran up the hill. By the Llandudno sign we turned left onto Blyn Y Bla Road. We ran to the end and we turned left to rejoin the B5115. We ran along the coast for a short while before turning left onto Carmen Sylva Road. We turned right onto Moston Avenue and we ran towards the town centre. Following the one-way system we turned left onto Tudor Crescent and right onto Conway Road. By North West Gardens we turned left onto Moston Street. We ran a few blocks North Westwards before turning left onto the A546. We ran towards the West Beach and we turned left to follow the A546 and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 681 before the bus continued to the terminal.

Arriva NW&W 681 in Llandudno

We walked around the corner onto the A546 and we walked back up towards the centre of Llandusno to the next stop. There was someone waitinmg for a bus, so we decided to stop and look at the next bus. We had a lok at the timetable and there was a #5 to Bangor in about 15 minutes. Whilst at the stop we saw Arriva NW&W 3189 head towards the terminal. The bus ran around the turning circle and sat at the first stop. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 3189 as expected.

Arriva NW&W 3189 in Llandudno

We got on the bus and we placed the tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A546 and we ran to the end before turning right onto Mostyn Street. We ran along the main street and e ran forwards onto Mostyn Broadway. We continued onto Mostyn Avenue, and we turned right onto Queen's Road. We crossed the A470 and we ran fowards onto Conway Road. We ran forwards onto the B5115 and we turned left onto Marl Lane. We turned right onto Victoria Road and we headed Southwards. We ran for about 1/4 mile and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Arriva NW&W 3189 as it continued towards Bangor.

Arriva NW&W 3189 in Llandudno Junction

We crossed over the road and we waited for the bus back towards Llandudno. The was a bus due in around 5 minutes. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 3190 on a #5 to Llandudno.

Arriva NW&W 3190 in Llandudno Junction

We got on the bus and we placed the Daysaver Duo tickets under the scanner for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards up Victoria Drive and we turned left onto marl Lane. We turned right onto the B5115 and we headed Northwards. We ran Northwards for about a mile and we crossed over the A470. We ran forwards onto Queen's Road and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Mostyn Avenue and we ran into town. And we turned left onto Tudor Crescent. We turned right onto Conway Road and left onto Mostyn Street. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Mostyn Street and we turned right onto Clonmel Street. We turned left onto St George's Crescent and we met up with mum. The original plan was to go to McDonalds. We got in the car and we ran along St George's Crescent. We turned left onto St George's Place amd left onto Mostyn Street. We ran forwards onto Mostyn Broadway and we entered the retail park. When we realised the voucher we had for McDonalds wasn't worth the bother, we decided to try a chips shop. We left the retail park and we turned right onto Moston Avenue. We turned left onto Pleasant Street and right onto Victoria Street. We found the chip shop but there was nowhere to park, so we decided to go to Asda and get stuff to make sandwiches. We turned left onto Queens Road and left onto the B5115. We turned left onto Ty'n Y Ffrith Road and right onto Mostyn Broadway. We turned left onto Rudor Crescent and we ran forwards into Asda car park. After parking up we went inside and got food. Mum went to the till and Matthew went to use the toilet. We returned to the car and we set off onto Conway Road. We turned left onto Mostyn Street and we turned right Clonmel Street. We turned left onto St George's Crescent and the was no space, so we went around the block and parked on Clonmel Street. We walked back to the hotel and we we went up to the room. We started with a small sausage roll and afterwards had a ham sandwich. Matthew had a bag of Frazzles and then an egg custard. We chilled in the room and we wrote e-mails and did some of the Blog. Matthew had a bottle of Cherry Coke. He got changed for bed and I left for our room around 23:30. Matthew chilled out and went to bed around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 11-05-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
111	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	1	D&G Bus
158	Stoke, stop N	Hanley, stop J1	9	D&G Bus
35944	Hanley, Regent Centre	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
67174	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. 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 Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We walked to the stop opposite the flats and we watched the digger across the road which had started work on the new sheltered housing complex. We waited for a bus towards Stoke. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67141 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67141 in Fenton

The bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 111 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. We e got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we spotted a bus at the Hanley bus stop. As we got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 158 on a #9 to Westbury Park.

D&G Bus 158 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley. before we sat down. The bus set off out of Stoke town centre and across the A500. We crossed under the railway line before turning left onto the A52. At the eother end of the road we turned left onto Station Road. By the railways station We carried on up College Road were we passed First Potteries 42554 on the #21 to Trentham. 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 walked up Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We walked through the town centre and just before the Intu Potteries shopping centre we turned right onto Huntbach Street. We crossed over the ring road and we walked up the hill to the dentist. Matthew had a check-up and then set off back through Hanley. We walked through Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We went into the market hall and we stopped at Cafe No 22 and Matthew had sausage oatcakes and a bottle of coke. We went past Realm of Distinction and it is temporarily closed. We went up in the lift and we walked though and down onto Stafford Street and we went onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. As we got to the bus station we saw First Potteries 67145 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. On we got off the bus we went outside and we crossed over the ring road and we saw First Potteries 63103 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. We ran down onto Regent Road and we waited for a bus to Keele. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35944 on a #25 to Keele. We got on the bus and we booked to the Keele before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We went forwards onto A52 and we followed the road around to the right and under the railway line. We crossed over the A500. We continued into Stoke centre along Church Street. We went out of the other side of Stoke and up Hartshill Road into Hartshill. We turned left into The Avenue and we ran down to Hilton Road and we turned right into the hospital where we saw ABC Supreme HV22 HKL. We ran through the hospital and we turned right onto the A34. We ran up to Newcastle and forwards onto Barracks Road at the roundabout. We came into the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked onto Castle Walk and into Wilko. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. We returned to Hassell Street and we turned left onto High Street and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We continued along High Street. We turned right onto Ironmarket. We stopped at Caffe Java Ltd. Matthew had a cadbury's Snack washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Ironmarket and we turned left onto Castle Walk. We continued down to the bus station and saw First Potteries 67179 on a #98 to Ball Green. We headed to the toilet and Matthew used the facilities. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67174 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67174 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had Pasta and Tomato Sauce followed by treacle tart and custard. Later on we went downstairs and out onto Temple Street. We went in a car to Bentilee. We set off onto along Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. We turned right up Baker Street and left onto Glebdale Road. We turned right onto City Road and at the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and and we went forwards on Lichfield Street. At Hanley joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we turned right onto Bucknall New Road. We crossed over the traffic lights and forwards onto the A52. We veered right and we joined the A5272. We ran to the other end of Bentilee and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. We turned right onto Cowley Way and left onto Waverton Road. We stopped in the estate and we stopped at a house. Matthew went to a themed party. After the party Matthew returned to Fenton by car We set off onto Waverton Street and we turned onto Cowley Way. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and left onto the A5272. We turned left onto the A5272 and at Adderley Green we turned right onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill and down the other side and into Longton town centre. We joined onto Commercial Street and we turned right into Chadwick Street. We turned right into Normacot Road and we crossed the roundabout onto The Strand. We ran under the railway line and forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and to his room to chill out. He watched television and used his computer. Later on he had a bath. After his bath he had some toast for supper. He chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Chell / Kidsgrove 10-05-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67174	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35942	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
44511	Hanley BS	Kidsgrove, Queen Street	7	First Potteries
67150	Kidsgrove, Queen Street	Hanley BS	7	First Potteries
63111	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to Belper he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Belper and we saw Stanton's of Stoke DRZ 404. After tea Matthew went for a walk to Aldi to get some shopping and we went downstairs and we set off. We walked onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we went down the hill to Aldi. Matthew brought his shopping and then we got a lucky Seven taxi to Biddulph. We set off onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and across the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We joined town road and we crossed over the ring-road and headed out of town towards Birches Head. We joinmed the A5272 and we travelled Northwards through Sneyd Green up to Smallthorne roundabouts and High Lane where we saw City Centre Central GL70 BLK. We ran forwards into Chell. At the end of High Lane the end we turned left onto the A527 and we stopped at the church where Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a drink of orange. When we had finished we got a lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off onto the A527 and at the roundabout we turned right onto High Lane. We ran through to Smallthorne roundabout and we continued long the A5272 through Sneyd Green. We ran forwards onto Town Road and we joined the clockwise ring Road and we ran around Hanley. We turned left onto LIchfield Street and we ran down to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards Stoke railway station. We ran alongside the railway line and we turne left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We saw Travel Express BG61 HSY. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued up City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car MJ22 HHR outside there yard.

Afford rent-a-car MJ22 HHR in Fenton

A short time later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67174 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67174 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off onto Castle walk and we past the former Poundland. We continued down Castle Walk and up onto Ironmarket past the old RBS bank which has now The Bank Space. We turned left onto High Street past the old Santander bank which has now closed. We visited a cash machine and we withdrew some money and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down Street and we turned left into Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Longton. After a short while we saw First Potteries 67180 on a #11 to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35942 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35942 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A34. we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. As we travelled through the hospital. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. As we walked through the bus station we saw First Potteries 63097 on layover. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 44511 on a #7 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 44511 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we crossed Broad street onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and we stopped on Stafford Street to to pick up more passengers before we left town along Quadrant Road where we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #7A to Hanley. We crossed over the ring road and we headed out of town towards Sneyd Green along Town Road and we continued to Smallthorne roundabouts and we continued forwards onto High Lane. At the end of High Lane the end we turned left onto the A527. We turned right onto Turnhurst Road and we ran up to Packmoor. We continues into Newchapel and onto the High Street. We turned left onto Pennyfields Roads and at the roundabout we went onto Newchapel Road. We ran through the estate via Galleys bank and we ran into Kidsgrove and the bus terminated on King Street where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew then magcally teleported to the other side of town to wait for the #7 to Hanley. A short time later the bus arrived and it was First Potteries 67150 on a #7 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley. We set off onto King Street and we turned left Heathcote Street and we ran forwards onto Attwood Street. We ran forwards onto Whitehill Road and we turned left onto Whitehill Road. We turned left onto Galleys Bank and right onto Newchapel Road. We crossed the roundabout onto Pennyfields Road and we turned right onto High Street. We ran through Packmoor and we continued onto Turnhurst Road. We turned left onto the A527 and at the roundabout we turned right onto High Lane. We ran through to Smallthorne roundabout and we continued long the A5272 through Sneyd Green. We ran into Hanley along Town Road and we crossed over the roundabout onto Quadrant Road. We ran forwards onto Stafford Road and we went past the town hall onto Bagnall Street. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet. We waited for a bus to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 35950 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35950 in Hanley bus station

As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63111 on a #6 to Meir. 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. 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 Newcastle / Hanley 09-05-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67149	Fenton, Christchurch Street	Longton, Market Street	11	First Potteries
67176	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries
63110	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35941	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
65029	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. 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 Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. 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 67149 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. 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 walked past the Interchange and onto The Strand and we walked up to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67176 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. we 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 past the new Burger King. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. We set of around the corner onto City Road and we crossed over. We turned left into Christchurch Street and right into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Matthew chilled out in his room until dinner time. For dinner Matthew had sausages cheese oatcakes followed by chocolate sponge pudding with custard. Later on we went downstairs and we got in the car set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto the private road and we headed to the swimming baths. Matthew went swimming and after we had finished we came out and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 797. We got in the car and we drove along private Road up to City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. we saw ABC Supreme KX15 BJK. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Stanton's of Stoke 815 DYE. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw Intercity BG64 YGJ going towards Stoke.

Intercity BG64 YGJ in Fenton

As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63110 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63110 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off onto Hassell Street and we turned left onto High Street and we visited Wright's Pies. Matthew brought a egg custards. We continued along High Street and we sat on a bench to eat the egg custards and drink the bottle of coke. When we had finished we walked back along High Street and we turned left into Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35941 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35941 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A34. we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. As we travelled through the hospital. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once in the bus station Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we headed across Lichfield Street and the ring road and we went to the Venus Fish Bar. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. After eating tea we set off back towards the bus station. In the bus station. A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65029 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 65029 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. chilled out in his room and used his computer. After tea Matthew returned to his room. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.