Trip to Newcastle / Biddulph 11-12-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69155	Blurton, Magdalen Road	Trentham, Adj Man in Space	22	First Potteries
67157	Trentham, Adj Man in Space	Stoke, Adj stop R	21	First Potteries
119	Stoke, adj stop P	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
65732	Newcastle BS	Tunstall, Stop A	99	First Potteries
105	Tunstall, Stop B	Newcastle BS	94	D&G Bus
63175	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4A	First Potteries
67156	Hanley BS	Biddulph BS	7A	First Potteries
69169	Biddulph BS	Hanley BS	7A	First Potteries

Today we decided to do a local trip. We checked the weather for today and it was for cold wet weather all day. I was also feeling a bit fragile as I had the Covid booster jab the day before. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and for breakfast. We decided do catch the 12:00 departure towards Newcastle today. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. Whilst we waited for our bus we saw First Potteries 69162 on a #22 to Longton. A few minutes later our bus appeared and it was First Potteries 69155 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69155 in Blurton

We got on the bus and booked a Smart Day ticket at £5.30. This ticket is a multi-operator ticket valid throughout the North Staffordshire area. We sat down ear to the back of the bus and the bus set off onto the A5035. We went past the Trentham Hotel we turned right into New Inn Lane where we saw First Potteries 67157 was on the #21 to Hanley. Assuming we didn't hang around too long, we would be on this bus to Stoke. We got up to get off the bus at the man in Space and Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 69155 before it carried on to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69155 in Trentham

Once we got off the bus we waited at the bus stop for a couple of minutes. A couple of minutes later we saw the First Potteries. As expected it was First Potteries 67157 on the #21 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we placed our Smart Day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus travelled through Trentham up New Inn Lane, We passed the building site where new housing is being built. At the top of the hill we turned right into Hanford along Wilson Road. We ran down Mayne Street before joining the Northbound A34. As we joined the A34 we saw Dunwood coach YN18 XSZ heading Northwards. We crossed under the A500 and we saw First Potteries 67154 on #21 turn to Trentham. We turned onto London Road and we ran through Oak Hill past the former Oak Hill pub. We continued through the the West End before running into Stoke Town centre and Campbell Place. There was nothing of interest parked up in City cabs and we got up and got off the bus. We walked along Campbell Place and we crossed over the road. As we turned into Church Street we saw recent arrival D&G Bus 149 on a #9 to Westlands. We headed into Stoke Cafe. Uncle Dave escorted Matthew downstairs to the toilet and I ordered the food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we walked down Church Street to the Newcastle bus stop. Opposite to the bus stop was First Potteries 32643 parked up on Church Street to sell tickets for the BET365 stadium shuttle.

First Potteries 32643 in Stoke

We waited for the next bus to Newcastle. We didn't have to wait long before we saw a D&G bus approaching. As it glot closer we saw it was D&G Bus 119 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 119 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we placed our Smart Day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Street and off up the hill along Hartshill Road. We passed the Noah's Ark pub and Just after the pub we turned left by the Co-operative Food store and we headed to the hospital. We bounced our way through the hospital grounds over the severe speed bumps and we joined the North bound A34. We went around the roundabout at the bottom end of Newcastle and we turned right onto Barracks Road before entering the bus station from the Southern end. Once off the bus we had a walk around to see what we co9uld catch and to take a few bus pivtures. We saw First Potteries 44514 on a #72A to Clayton.

First Potteries 44514 in Newcastle bus station

Another vehcile seen was another one of the new arrivals at D&G. we saw D&G Bus 151 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G Bus 151 in Newcastle bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 69170 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 69170 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65733 arrive on a #22 from Longton. After dropping off the passengers it became the next #99 to Chell.

First Potteries 65733 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Smart Day ticket on the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout onto the A527 and headed through Wolstanton. As we travelled North up the road we passed First Potteries 69155 on a #99 to Newcastle. We turned right onto Porthill Bank and we we went down the hill and over the A500. We went through Middleport and at Trubshaw Cross we went left onto Brownhills Road. We joined Tunstall High Street and at the top of the Road we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Pottereies 65733 before it continued on towards Chell Heath.

First Potteries 65733 in Tunstall

We went to Tunstall Cafe and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards he had a can of Coke and a slice of chocolate cake with squirty cream. When we had finished we crossed the road and we waited for a bus back to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 32639 on a #3A to Talke. A few minutes later we saw a bus on the map heading towards Newcastle. It came around the corner and it was as expected D&G Bus 105 on a #94 to Newcastle.

D&G Bus 105 in Tunstall

We got on the bus and we flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down the High Street and forwards onto Brownhills Road. As we travelled down to Trubshaw Cross. We ran forwards along the A5271 through Longport and over the A500. We climbed up Porthill Banks and we turned right. We turned right onto Arnold Grove and we went past the cemetery. We turned left onto Bursley Way and then left onto Bradwell Lane. We turned right onto Hanbridge Avenue. We turned left onto Dimsdale Parade West and then right onto Hassam Parade. We turned left onto Wulstan Drive and we turned right onto the A527 into Newcastle. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout and we ran down Barracks Road and into the bus station from the North end. Once off the bus we took a few pictures whilst we waited for a bus to Hanley. We saw First Potteries 69148 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 69148 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63175 approaching on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63175 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we Smart Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the roundabout onto the A53 and we ran up and over into Etruria. We crossed the A500 and and we headed up to Festival Park. We left the A53 onto Forge Lane near to the site of the new link road to Wolstanton. We came back towards the A53 along Festival Way. We crossed under the A53 and we ran up Etruria Road and into Hanley. We continued onto trinity Street before turning right into Stafford Street and after a short wait we continued past the town hall onto Bagnall Street and into the bus station. We then got up and got off the bus. Matthew used the toilet and then we walked over to the John Street. Whilst in the car park we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #7A to Biddulph.

First Potteries 67159 in Hanley bus station

Becasue it was cold we didn't stay in the car park for too long we saw First Potteries 65032 on a #18 to Leek. We walked back to the bus station and we visited the Spar shop. Matthew had a can of Coke and a few small chocolate bars. We headed down to the middle stands to wait for the next bus up to Biddulph. Whilst we waited Matthew ate the chocolate from a Kinder egg. A short time later the bus appeared and it was First Pottereus 67156 on a #7A to Biddulph.

First Potteries 67156 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus waited for time before setting off out of the bus station. We went down John Street and onto Bethesda Street before we went across onto Marsh Street and then we turned right into Trinity Street. We turned left into Stafford Street and we continued forwards to Quadrant Road and we left Hanley along Town Road past the sight of the new Tesco Express store. We travelled through Sneyd Green and over Smallthorne roundabouts to Chell. At the roundabout we turned right and we ran down the A527 through Brindley Ford. We turned left to run through Brown Lees. We crossed over the A527 at Knypersley and we ran around through the housing estates of Biddulph before running into town via St John's Road, Colliers Way. We ran past the building site and we turned right up Wharf Road to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67156 before it returned to Hanley on the next #7A.

First Potteries 67156 in Biddulph bus station

WE walked down to the toilet but the toilet now closes at 16:00 on a winter evevning. We walked back up Wharf Road past the old bus station waiting room witch has been turned into a Christmas scene. We turned left onto the High Street and we continued down to the fast food shop. We brought a portion of fries between us and we returned to the bus stop to eat the fries and wait for the next bus back to Hanley. Matthew washed the fries down with a can of Coke. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 105 again on a #94 to Newcastle. A short time later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 69169 on a #7A to Hanley.

First Potteries 69169 in Biddulph bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the High Street and we turned left onto St Johns Road. We ran around the estate and onto Woodland Street. We crossed over the A527 at Knypersley. We ran through Brown Lees and we rejoined the A527 by the industrial estate. We ran down through Brindley Ford and to Fegg Hayes. We ran up the hill to Chell and we turned left onto High Lane. We ran back through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green into Hanley. When we got up and got off the bus. WE visited the toilet and afterwards, we had arranged with mum to get meet up near to the bus station. As we walked through the bus station we saw D&G Bus 20 on a #16 to Leek.

D&G Bus 20 in Hanley bus station

We crossed over Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road and we met up with mum at the Venus Fish Bar. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we got in the car and we went to Blurton. We set off onto Lichfiels Street and we ran down to Joiners Square. we turned right onto the A52 and as we ran towards Stoke we passed Stanton's of Stoke 82 HBC coming the other way. We ran alongside the railway line and we turned right onto City Road. We turned left to to towards the A500 and we veered left onto Whieldon Road. We dropped uncle Dave off and we continued up Whieldon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield and back to Blurton. Once back we wrote an e-mail and did the Blog. Matthew chilled out on his computer until 00:00... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Newcastle 10-12-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
115	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle, opp Cherry Tree	1	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Blurton for the weekend and also visiting his Grandma. 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 First Potteries 67155 on a #11 to Newcastle. As long as the rules don't change and as long as no one gets Covid. Matthew had a hair cut and afterwards had a Covid test. Matthen went downstairs and set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and we visit the chip shop. Matthew brought the food and also picked up a can of Coke. After picking up the food Matthew returned to Temple Street and went back upstairs. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. Afterwards Matthew had a cake. I turned up to pick Matthew up around 14:30 and we set off downstairs and through onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford rent-a-car YP18 DAO parked up in their garage.

Afford Rent-A-Car YP18 DAO in Fenton

We stood at the bus stop and we waited for the next bus towards Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 104 heading towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 104 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. It was D&G Bus 115 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 115 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. We continued along Church Street and we saw Shelton Care Group LT21 UVM coming the other way. We continued onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #25 to Hanley, ERS nedical YJ21 FWA and former E-zec minibus OU18 CEX. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus opposite to the Cherry Tree. We crossed over the A34 and we walked up to the hill towards grandma's. On the way we saw white minibus YX02 FTD. We continued up the hill and into grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. I set off to go to work and Matthew stayed with mum and the grandparents. Later on he had a carton of orange juice. When it was time to go we said goodbye to Grandma and we got in the car. We set off onto Victoria Street and we turned left onto the A34. We ran into Trent Vale and we continued up to Hanford. At the roundabout we joined the Northbound A500 and we ran up to Stoke. We turned right onto City Road and right onto the A500 Southbound. We continued onto Whieldon Roa and we picked up uncle Dave. We set off onto Wheildon Road and we we ran down to the A500. We came off at Stoke and we turned left onto Church Street. We followed the one-way system around past Sainsbury's and we turned left onto London Road. We saw City Cabs DE17 OZM in Sainsbury's car park. We continued through the West End and Oakhill and past the former Oakhill pub. We ran into Trent Vale and we turned right onto the A34 and right into the pub. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by red velvet cheesecake with custard. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 65036 on a #101 to Hanley, and ERS Medical YJ71 DWO heading Southwards. Once we had finished eating we set off to Blurton. We got in the car and we ran down the A34 and Crossed under the A500 into Hanford. We continued down to Trentham and we saw black minibus OU19 CCN. We turned left onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line in to Blurton and back to the house. Matthew chilled out and had a can of Irn Bru. We wrote some of the blog and sent a few e-mails. Later on Matthew got into his pyjamams and watch some TV. Matthew went to be around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Stafford 07-12-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
113	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
65036	Newcastle BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
65029	Stafford BS	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Stafford 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 Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We continued to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 116 on a #40 to Longton. The bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 113 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 113 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. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw D&G Bus 151 on a #9 to Longton, Travel Express DU14 KJV and ABC Supreme HN18 VHM. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63174 in Newcastle bus station

We walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we turned left onto Ironmarket. We turned left onto Hight Street and we walked down to the bottem end. We walked through the Roebuck Centre and onto High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we turned left onto Castle Walk and into Wilko. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. We returned to the bus station to wait for a bus to Stafford. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65036 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65036 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and past the roundabout where the new KFC has been built. We continued down to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. After going around the one-way system and onto Stafford Road. We crossed over the A34 onto Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We rejoined the A34 at the roundabout where the A51 goes Eastwards and we ran Southwards through the fast section on the A34 to the A513 roundabout. We ran the last couple of miles into town down the A34 onto Foregate Street and we turned right onto Chell Road where we got up and got off the bus. In Stafford we saw Arriva Midlands 2378 on a #8 to Moss Pit. We set off along the path through to Broad Street and we continued onto Stafford Street. We turned right onto Gaolgate Street. We crossed the Market Square and we continued onto Greengate Street and we visited McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. After eating his food Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we left McDonalds and we set off along Greengate Street. We croosed Market Square and we continued onto Gaolgate Street and we turned right into the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Hanley. We saw Arriva Midlands 3749 on a #5 to Telford.

Arriva Midlands 3749 in Stafford bus station

Another vehicle seen was Chaserider 166 on a #74 to Cheslyn Hay.

Chaserider 166 in Stafford bus station

A short time later we saw Select 5.

Select 5 in Stafford bus station

We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65029 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65029 in Stafford bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the bus station. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran North through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station we saw First Potteries 65033 on a #11 to Hanley. We continued along onto Barracks Road where we saw Newcastle School EN16 OTS. We crossed the roundabout onto the A53 and we went onto the one-way system on the A52. We veered left onto George Street and at the roundabout we went onto Shelton New Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran up to Snow Hill. We ran up Broad Street and we saw Stanton's of Stoke FSU 359. We turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. We set off onto Lichfield Street. We waited for a taxi and when it appeared in Autocabs taxi. We in a taxi. We set off along on Stafford Street where we saw First Potteries 63100 running out of service. Past the town hall and Radio Stoke. where we saw We saw First Potteries 65027 on a #3 to Crewe. We entered the bus station off Bagnall Street and we turned right onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down through Shelton along Regent Road and College Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station. We continued onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning left onto City Road. We ran up the hill to Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. We saw Denstone College WA70 ERO going towards Longton. For tea Matthew had a sausage, egg and bacon washed down with a can of Coke. We went downstairs to the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we left onto Church Street where we stopped. We got up and got off the bus. We walked down the road to The Wheatsheaf. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton unit in Autocabs taxi. We set off around the one way system. We turned right onto Liverpool Road and we veered right onto Elonora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we ran forwards onto Glebe Street. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed over the A500. We went under the railway line and up City Road into Fenton. 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. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Warrington / Penketh 04-12-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
233	Warrington Interchange	Penketh, Red Lion	32	Network Warrington
H2	Penketh, Red Lion	Widnes, Green Oaks	32	Network Warrington
3045	Widnes, Green Oaks	Runcorn BS	61	Arriva NW&W
2698	Runcorn BS	Halton Lea North	110	Arriva NW&W
5006	Halton Lea South	Frodsham, o/s Lloyds Bank	X30	Arriva NW&W
5000	Frodsham, Bears Paw	Halton Lea, Hospital	X30	Arriva NW&W
2644	Halton Lea, Hospital	Widnes, Green Oaks	110	Arriva NW&W

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Warrington. 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 Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

After a few minutes we saw First Potteries 69154 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 69154 in Fenton

So we decided to go to Warrington. After get ready we went downstairs to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Glebedale Road. We turned left onto City Road. We ran over the railway line and then we turned went Forwards onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran North up to the M6 at junction 20 and we headed Northwards up the A50. We ran Northwards through Grappenhall and Latchford and we ran into Warrington. After crossing over the Mersey we turned left into Bridgefoot. We turned right into Winmarleigh Street and at the end we turned right into Sankey Street. We turned left into Leigh Street and we missed the entrance of the car park so we went around again. We turned left onto the A57, left onto Crosfield Street and back onto Sankey Street. Once we got back to the Golden Square shopping centre car park we parked up and afterwards walked through the shopping centre past the bowling alley. We carried on through the shopping centre into Old Market Place. We through into the pedestrianised centre of the town and We carried on to the cafe where we had planned to eat, the Hideaway Cafe. Matthew used the toilet whilst mum ordered his food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we set off onto Buttermarket and we turned left onto Scotland Road. We continued onto Winwick Street and we decided to do a lap of the bus station and take a few pictures. We saw Arriva NW&W 2161 on layover. At the West end of the bus station we saw Network Warrington H9 on a #20 to Orford. We walked into the bus station and we had a look around to see what we could catch. Almost immediately we saw Network Warrington 233 on a #32 to Widnes. We got on the bus and we booked Halton Hopper Day tickets at £5.95 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we went under the bus station before turning left onto Leigh Street. We turned right onto Sankey Street and we ran forwards onto Liverpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and at the roundabout we turned left onto Old Liverpool Road. We ran for around 1/2 mile through Sankey Bridges and we turned left onto the A562. We ran for around 1/2 mile into Penketh and we turned right into Greystone Road. As we travelled North we passed Network Warrington on a #14 to Warrington. We turned left onto Meeting Lane and at the end we turned left into Stocks Lane. We turned right onto Farnworth Road and at the roundabout we continued Westwards along the A562. where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew we waited for a #32 to Widnes. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Network Warrington H2 on a #32 to Widnes. We got on the bus and we booked to Halton Hopper Day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A562. We ran up the hill into Doe Green and then forwards into Cuerdley Cross. At the roundabout we turned right onto Warrington Road and we turned right onto Halton View Road. We ran through Albert Road and we ran into Widnes. We turned left onto Marzahn Way and we turned left onto Bradley Way and we turned right onto Green Oaks Way. We we got to the bus stops by Green Oaks we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over to the other side of the bus station to catch a bus back towards Runcorn. Almost immediately a bus came around the corner and it was Arriva NW&W 3045 on a #61 to Palacefields. We got on the bus and we flashed the Halton Hopper Day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto Green Oaks Way and we turned right onto Gerrards Street. We ran forwards onto Milton Road and we turned left onto the B5419. We went near to the site where are currently developing a new leisure centre on Moor Lane. We went through the old town and across the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto Hutchinson Road and we joined the the A533. We crossed over the Jubilee Bridge. We crossed the bridge into Runcorn and we wheeled around onto Station Road and into the old town. We crossed over the canal and past 'The Archers' pub and onto the High Street. We turned into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We decided to catch the next Arriva bus towards Halton Lea. Whilst we waited we saw MP Travel TX21 ONE on a X1 to Halton Hospital. A few minutes later we saw dud Arriva NW&W 2698 on a #110 to Murdishaw. We got on the bus and we flashed the Halton Hopper Day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto Church Street. We ran forwards onto Leiria Way and at the first roundabout we ran forwards onto the busway. We ran the industrial areas around Astmoor and under the Mersey Gateway bridge. We joined Castlefield Avenue East and we got onto the busway at the corner of Tyrrel Way by the McColls Store. We ran through the Castlefields area and we stopped at the library side of the Halton Lea shopping centre where we got up and got off the bus. After taking a few bus pictures we set off to go into the shopping centre. There was an old lady who was struggling to get to the shopping centre due to there being an elevated walkway and her being quite afraid of heights. I helped her to the lift and I also guided he out of the lift into the shopping centre after I had walked down the stairs. We walked through the shopping centre and we went to the toilets. After we had used the toilets we headed over to the South side of the shopping centre where the Frodsham bound buses stop. A few minutes later we saw required Arriva NW&W 5006 on the X30 to Chester. We got on the bus and we flashed the Halton Hopper Day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus stattion onto Busway. We carried on West onto Grangeway. We ran through Higher Runcorn and we turned left onto Clifton Road. We ran through onto Beechwood Ave and we joined Beechwood. We turned right onto the A533 and we turned right onto the A56. We ran through Sutton Weaver and Frodsham. We got up and got off the bus by the Lloyds Bank. Once off the bus we started to walk towards Morrisons. We crossed over the A56 and we walked along the path into Morrisons. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we picked up a bottle of Coke and a kitkat and we paid for them at the kiosk. We went outside to uncle Dave and we crossed over A56 past the old HSBC which moved to the new restaurant. We turned right onto the B5152. We crossed over the road and we went into The Golden Lion. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. We walked along the B5152 and we turned right onto the A56 to wait a bus to Halton Lea. We continued to the bus stop and we saw Stagecoach Merseyside 15579 on a #2 to Ellesmere Port. As it got closer we saw it was required Arriva NW&W 5000 on a X30 to Warrington. We got on the bus and we flashed the Halton Hopper Day tickets to the driver before sitting down towards the rear of the bus. We set off out of town along the A56 and we ran up to Sutton Weaver. We turned left onto the A533 and we saw required Arriva NW&W 2161 on the X30 to Chester. We continued through Beechwood and we turned left onto Beechwood Ave and we continued forwards onto Clifton Road. We turned right onto one of the busways and we ran under the A533 before stopping outside the library on an elevated road. After a brief stop we continued to the hospital where the bus terminated. We got off the bus and crossed over the road to stop B and we waited for the next bus back. A few minutes later we saw required Arriva NW&W 2644 on a #110 to Warrington. We got on the bus and we flashed the Halton Hopper Day tickets to the driver for the final fine today. The bus set off along the busway Westwards and we stopped on the Southside of the Halton Lea shopping centre. We carried on West onto Grangeway. At the end we ran forwards onto Linkway and right onto Laburnum Grove. We turned right onto Windsor Grove and we followed the road around. We ran North up Norleane Crescent and we turned left onto Heath Road. We then did a loop around Langdale Road and Ivy Street before we rejoined Heath Road, this time going Northwards. We continued up the B5155 and we followed the road to the left over the canal. We then travelled via Lena Way into the town centre and into the bus station. After a brief stop we set off up the High Street and we passed close to the Waterloo pub as was and we joined the A533. We crossed over the Mersey and we ran into the old town of Widnes up Victoria Road. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran through a bus lane into the Asda car park. We joined onto Gerrard Street past Marks & Spencers and we turned left onto Green Oaks Way. We we got to the bus stops by Green Oaks we got up and got off the bus. A few minutes later mum turned up and we got in the car. Matthew had a Greggs sausage roll and a small bottle of Irn Bru. We set off onto Green Oaks Way and we did a u-turn and we turned right onto Lugsdale Road and we spotted a chip shop. After getting some food we drove for another mile or so to a parking space and we ate our food. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. When we had finished eating we continued Westwards along Lugsdale Road and we turned right onto Vine Street after dropping off a few gifts we went down Lugsdale Road and at the roundabout and headed back to the A557. We travelled North for around 3 mile before we turned right onto the Eastbound M62 and we got onto the Eastbound M62. We ran for around 8 miles to junction 10 and we joined the Southbound M6. We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we joined the Southbound A500 and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road, We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his roon to watch TV and chill out. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a bottle of Coke and a toffee Crisp. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 03-12-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67157	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63117	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries
65027	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
32650	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, Adj Cherry Tree	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus and going to Grandma 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 Aimee's KE05 MMF. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop by the flats for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw Sandford Hill Primary School DK68 BWW going towards Stoke.

Sandford Hill Primary School DK68 BWW in Fenton

We continued down to the bus stop and whilst we waited we saw Sandford Hill Primary School DK68 BWX going towards Stoke.

Sandford Hill Primary School DK68 BWX in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw ERS Medical YJ21 FWW heading towards Stoke.

ERS Medical YJ21 FWW in Fenton

The bus turned the corner and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station 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 and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We set off up Lichfield Street. We continued onto Tontine Street and we crossed over Tontine Square. We visited Primark and afterwards we went to the Card Factory. After we had finished we walked across Tontine Square. We went into the Intu Potteries shopping centre and we went in the shopping centre. Once we had finished shopping we set off along Tontine Street and we stopped at the pub. For dinner Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off onto We walked back along Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station we saw First Potteries 69160 on a #7A to Biddulph. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63117 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 63117 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw white minibus DU70 JMO going towards Stoke. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65027 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 and we saw Newfriars College SA71 UYE. 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 got in the bus station and there was already a bus we could catch in the bus station. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 149 on a #9 to Biddulph. A short time later we saw First Potteries 32650 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to the Hospital. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. We got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed up the hill towards Grandma's and we saw Stanton's of Stoke 550 XBV going towards Newcastle. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. For tea Matthew had a sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When it was time to go we said goodbye to Grandma and we got in the car. we set off onto Occupation Street and we saw beige minibus DF08 KHU. We turned left onto the A34 and we saw ABC Supreme coach YA67 VBB. We ran down into Trent Vale past the site of a new Greggs. We continued through Trent Vale and we saw First Potteries 65038 on a #101 to Hanley. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through Oak Hill and the the West End before running into Stoke Town centre and Campbell Place and onto the one way system. We followed the one-way system to the left onto Church Street and we veered left onto Liverpool Road. We veered right onto Elanora street and we followed the road to the right onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way-system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we ran forwards onto City Road. We went under the railway line and we ran up City Road into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned 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. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Middleton / Rochdale 27-11-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
3101	Middleton BS	Rochdale Interchange	17	Go North West
37460	Rochdale Interchange	Kirkholt, Hogarth Road	6	First Manchester
69539	Kirkholt, Hogarth Road	Rochdale Interchange	6	First Manchester
37459	Rochdale Interchange	Oldham BS	409	First Manchester
33682	Oldham BS	Ashton BS	409	First Manchester
12197	Ashton BS	Hyde BS	330	Stagecoach Manchester

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to St Helens. We decided to re-visit Widnes. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to Widnes he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Afford rent-a-car DY21 JWE.

Afford rent-a-car DY21 JWE in Fenton

Matthwe went into the living room and we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Around 11:30 we came to pick Matthew up. After getting ready we went downstairs to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Wheildon Road and we ran down the hill and picked up uncle Dave. under the railway line towards Stoke and we joined the A500. As we travelled Northwards up the A500 we saw silver minibus DG64 KUT, white minibus HT68 HHE, an unidentifled blue minibus and an unidentifled Moffat & Williamson coach. The A500 was quite bus as far as Longport and afterwards it eased off a little. We ran into Cheshire and we joined the Northbound M6 at junction 16. As we went up the M6 we saw silver minibus DN08 GOC, an unidentifled Parks of Hamilton coach, an unidentifled A2B Travel minicoach, an unidentifled Atlantic Travel coach and City Centre Central KE64 HFG. We ran up to Junction 19 and we got onto the Eastbound A556. We continued for a few miles and we ran forwards onto the M56. As we travelled Eastwards we saw an unidentified coach on National Express(#328). We took the junction to go onto the The anti-clockwise M60 and we circled around Manchester. We ran through Stockport and we passed an unidentified coach on National Express 540. When we got to the right junction we left the M60 and got onto the Eastbound A576. We ran the last couple of miles into middle and at the roundabout we ran forwards onto Limetrees Road. We entered the car park and we parked up. After visiting the toilet in the shopping centre we went outside to a newish cafe called Sub Station. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we walked over to the bus station. We saw Stagecoach Manchester 10850 on a #112 to Manchester. We went into the bus station and we looked for bus to catch. On layover was dud Go North West 6204. As we thought about where we could go we saw Go North West 3101 on a #17 to Rochdale. We got on the bus and we booked System One bus only tickets at £5.20. We went upstairs and we sat down. The bus set off out of the We set off out of the bus station and we turned left and ran past the Middleton Arena. We turned onto the A664. North up Long Street and then Rochdale Road. The road turned due North by the canal and we carried on under the M62 and into Castleton. We joined the A58 and we traveled Eastwards into town. We turned right onto Drake Street and we approached the interchange from the South. We got off the bus and we headed straight for the toilet. So we headed out of the bus station and up the steps onto this elevated walkway. parked up next to the steps in between doing #6 Kirkholt circulars was dud Transdev Rosso 733. It turned out it took around 30 minutes. We carried on down the walkway and we saw required Rotala Diamond 40740 on a #471 to Bolton. Afterwards we had a walk around the bus station to see what we could catch. We saw First Manchester 37460 on a #6 to Kirkholt. We got onto the bus and we flashed the System One tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and we sat down. The bus set off out of the interchange. We went down River Street and onto Water Street. We turned left onto the A6223. We turned left onto Oldham Road. We turned right onto the A664 and we turned left onto Daventry Road. We continued into Kirkholt and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Daventry Road. We went to use the disabled toilet on Daventry Road but it was in use so Matthew went to the gents. Having used the toilet we walked down to Daventry Road Matthew used the Gents. Afterwards we waited for a bus towards Rochdale. Whilst we waited we saw Transdev Rosso 1232 on a R7 to Castleton. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 69539 on a #6 to Rochdale. We got onto the bus and we flashed the System One tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along Daventry Road. We turned right onto the A664 and we turned left onto Oldham Road. We turned left onto Milnrow Road and we turned right onto Drake Street. We turned right onto Water Street and into the Interchange where we got up and got off the bus. We walked to the Interchange and we waited for a bus towards Oldham. After a while we saw First Manchester 37459 on a #409 to Ashton. We got onto the bus and we flashed the System One tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and we sat down. The bus set off out of the interchange. We went down River Street and onto Water Street. We turned left onto the A6223 and we saw First Manchester 33747 on a #409 to Rochdale. We turned left onto Oldham Road and we continued into Balderstone. We continued Westwards along the A671 under the M62 and into Royton and we saw an unidentified Jacko's Travel midicoach. We continued straight up Long Sight. We continued Southwards past thr Royal Oldham Hospital and we turned left onto St Mary's Way. We travelled Eastwards for a short distance and we turned right into Oldham bus station. We walked down to the other part of the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus. and we saw required First Manchester 37461 on layover. The plan now was to head up back to the other half of the bus station and we saw First Manchester 33831 on a #83 to Manchester. As we were about to enter the bus station to go to the newsagents we saw required First Manchester 33682 on a #409 to Ashton. We decided to abandon the plan to go to the newsagent and catch the required First double decker. We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and we sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and down the hill before turning left. We crossed Oldham way and we went South Down the A627. We continued Hathershaw and Into Fitton Hill. We ran up the hill and into Bardsley. We ran forwards onto Waterloo and we ran down the hill into Ashton. We turned left onto the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards Hyde. A short time later we saw Stagecoach Manchester 19352 on a #237 to Glossop. We walked into the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. We stood by the #330 stop and we watched buses coming and going from the bus station. On stand we saw Stagecoach Manchester 12126 on a #219 to Manchester. We looked up the time of the next #330 bus up to Hyde. A few minutes later we saw Arriva Midlands 12197 on a #330 to Stockport. We got on the bus and we flashed the System One day tickets to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto the A6043. We turned left onto the A627 and we through Dukinfield and we ran into Hyde. We turned left onto Bank Street and we entered the bus station from the East end. Web got up an got of the bus and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 36422 on a #346 to Ashton. Once off the bus Matthew decided he wanted the toilet. The bus station toilet were closed so we went for a walk to look for somewhere for Matthew to go. We ran up Clarendon Street and we spotted a pub on the corner. We went in the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. After using the toilet Matthew had a glass of Coke. After we finished the drink we went outside and met up with uncle Dave. We walked back down Clarendon Street and mum was waiting for us in the car near to the old entrance to the railway station. Mum was waiting with a sausage roll and a can of Irn Bru. We set off along Clarendon Street and we turned right onto the A57. We turned right onto Clark Way and we ran to the end. We turned left onto the B6170 and we turned left onto A627. A few hundred yards up the road we pulled into a parking area and we stopped to pick up chips. Once we had the chips we continued on our journey. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy on a tray. We rejoined the A627 and we turned right onto the B6170. We turned left onto the M67 and we turned left onto the clockwise M60. We ran forwards onto the M56 and as we travelled Westwards. We ran forwards onto the A556 and we continued forwards as far as the M6. We joined the Southbound M6 and as we travelled down we saw Gwyn Jones YN06 NZX. We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we joined the Southbound A500. Seen on the A500 were taxi minibus SF11 MVO, white minibus BX60 ELH. We ran through Longport and Etruria and into Stoke. We came off the A500 and we ran through Shelton and Stoke. We came off the A500 and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road, We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and went up to his room. 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 Bradford / Halifax 20-11-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
37710	Shipley, Market Square	Bradford Interchange	626	First West Yorkshire
32694	Bradford Interchange	Halifax BS	579	First West Yorkshire
37047	Halifax BS	Shelf, Village Hall	508	First West Yorkshire
33880	Shelf, Village Hall	Halifax BS	508	First West Yorkshire
66778	Halifax Crown Street	Todmorden BS	592	First West Yorkshire
69582	Todmorden BS	Halifax Crown Street	592	First West Yorkshire

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Bradford. We checked the weather and it was for dry sunny weather. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to Bradford he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the dentist and we saw red minibus BJ12 OAN.

BJ12 OAN in Fenton

Matthew chilled out in his room until it was time we saw a red minibus ??16 BEJ.

??16 BEJ in Fenton

Around 11:30 we came to pick Matthew up. After getting ready we went downstairs to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Wheildon Road and we ran down the hill and picked up uncle Dave. under the railway line towards Stoke and we joined the A500. As we travelled Northwards up the A500 we saw blue minibus MX07 NDU and West Midlands Ambulance Service YJ19 HFL. The A500 was quite bus as far as Longport and afterwards it eased off a little. We ran into Cheshire and we joined the Northbound M6 at junction 16. As we went up the M6 we saw red minibus RX70 AVP, . Matthew also lost his hat out of the window as we travelled up through Cheshire. At junction 20 we went Westbound along the M62. As we travelled East around the North ot Manchester we saw Epsom Coaches (National Express) BX65 WCY & Coachmasters P691 XVL. On the M60 we passed 3 x Gordon's coaches, 2 York Pullman coaches, A Tetley's coach, a T&J Coaches coach and East Yorkshire Coaches 71. We came of the M62 at Junction 24 and we went North on the M606 and we turned right into the A6177. We turned right onto the A6037 and followed the road around to the right and into Shipley town centre. At the roundabout we turned left onto Salts Mill Road and we parke up at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we sat down at the table with mum and uncle Dave. Matthew had a large breakfast washed down with a glass of orange juice. When we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we walked towards the exit near to the bus station. We set off onto Salts Mill Road past the site of the new wharf retail park. We returned along Salts Mill Road and we continued forwards onto Victoria Street. We turned left onto Wharf Street and we turned right onto the A657. We turned right onto Bank Street and we turned left onto onto Market Square and we saw Transdev Keighley 2757 on a #60 to Leeds. After we walked to the bus stop. We waited for a bus to Bradford. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First West Yorkshire 37710 on a #626 to Bradford. We got on the bus and we purchased WY Metro Weekender tickets at £8.50 each before we went upstairs and sat down. A couple of minutes later the bus set off out of the square and forwards onto Market Street. We turned right onto the A6038 and left onto the A650. We ran down into the past Frizinghall and up the hill and under Bradford. We ran through Manor Row and Cheapside. We continued forwards onto Market Street. We turned left onto Bank Street and right onto Broadway. We turned left onto Bridge Street and we turned into the interchange. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went downstairs and Matthew used the toilet. We went back upstairs and we decided to go in a different direction. When we arrived we saw First West Yorkshire 32694 on a #576 to Halifax. We got on the bus and we placed the WY Metro tickets under the scanner we went upstairs and sat down. A couple of minutes later the bus set off out of the interchnage and we turned onto Croft Street. We turned right onto the Northbound A641 and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Little Horton Lane and we ran past the ice rink. We turned right right onto Chester Street. We ran forwards onto Great Horton Road and we heade out of town. We ran through Shearbridge and forwards onto the A6177. We continued onto the A647 and into Great Horton. We continued through Horton Bank Top and Old Dolphin. The bus paused in Queensbury opposite the opposite the war memorial and we ran through Amblet Thorn. As we ran down down the hill towards Halifax we had stunninf views over the Valley to the North West. We continued Southwards descending through Boothtown and we reached the edge of Halifax. We crossed the North Bridge and we continued onto Northgate before turning left into the bus station. The bus station is currently being re-built. Once off the bus we had a look around. We decided to catch the next #508 bus towards Shelf. Whilst we waited we saw First West Yorkshire 32080 on layover. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. It was required First West Yorkshire 37047 on a #508 to Leeds. We got on the bus and we placed the WY Metro Weekender tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station. We set off out of the bus station onto Northgate and we crossed over the North Bridge. We ran forwards onto the A58. We ran through Godley Gardens and into Stump Cross. We headed Eastwards A6036 and we went through Northowram and Stone Chair and further North through Shelf. We got up and got off the bus by the Village Hall. We crossed over the A6036 and we decided to visit the Lidl Store. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we brough a couple of small bottles of Coke and a pack of Crunchies. We decided to catch a #508 back towards Halifax. As it got closer we saw that it was First West Yorkshire 33880 on a #508 to Halifax. We got on the bus and we placed the WY Metro Weekender tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A6036 and we travelled Westwards through Stone Chair and we ran through Northowram. We turned onto right the A58 and the road veered ran through Stump Cross and into Godley Gardens and we reached the edge of Halifax. We crossed the North Bridge and we continued onto Northgate before turning left into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked out of the bus station onto Northgate and we ranup to the Broad Street Plaza business centre and parked in the car park. We walked through the business centre and we went to the Wetherspoon's pub The Percy Shaw and Matthew used the toilet. We then went to the bar and Matthew had a small Coke. Once we had finished we went outside to meet back up with uncle Dave. We walked back up to the bus station and we waited for the next bus towards Todmorden. Whilst we waited we saw First West Yorkshire 66713 on a #571 to Bradford. We set off out of the bus station onto Northgate and we turned right onto Crossley Street. We turned left onto Waterhouse Street and we turned right onto Crown Street and we walked to the bus stop. As it got closer we saw it was First West Yorkshire 66778 on the #592 to Burnley. We got on the bus and we placed the WY Metro Weekender tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Crown Street onto George Street. At the other end of town we joined the A629 and King Cross Street. We went east along the A58 to King Cross. We turned right onto Kings Cross Road and we turned right onto the A646 through the short curved tunnel before runnin down the hill into Willowfield and coming of the road into Friendly. We ran through Luddenden Foot and Mytholmroyd. We continued into Hebden Bridge into Charlestown and Eastwood and we ran the last couple of miles into Todmorden. We past the bus depot and the social club and we turned right, following the A646 before we entered the bus station. We got up and got off. We decided to go for a comfort break and we set off along the path opposite to the bus station towards the market. We went through the market and across the car park to the toilet block where Matthew used the toilet. We walked back past the front side of the market and as we turned the corner we saw a double decker in the bus station. As we got closer we saw required Transdev Rosso 2706 on a #7 to Rawtenstall. A few minutes later saw required First West Yorkshire 69582 on a #592 to Halifax. We got on the bus and we flashed the WY Metro weekender tickets to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Stansfield Road before joining the Southbound A646. We followed the road to the left and as we left town past the Todmorden Social Club. A few hundred yards up the road we passed the Todmorden bus depot. The road up to Hebden Bridge is a meandering tight valley. Sometimes there is barley enough room for the road, the River Calder and the Rochdale Canal, other times there is a wider area with houses and even a cricket ground. The railway line run above them all on a viaduct the length of the valley. We ran through the little vilages of Eastwood, Charlestown and Mytholm before entering Hebden Bridge past the old Lloyds Bank which is going to be new restaurant. We ran onto Mytholmroyd and we ran down through Luddenden Foot and into Friendly and King Cross. We turned left onto King Cross Road and we turned left onto the A58. We reached the edge of Halifax. We turned left onto King Cross Street and onto Bull Green. We turned left onto the A629 before turning right into Crown Street and we in the town cente where we got up and got off the bus. We walked along Crown Street and right onto Commercial Street. We ran up the A629 and we ran down the hill to MacDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards he had beefburger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. After we had finished eating we got in the car and mum was waiting for us with Greggs sausage rolls. We set off out of the Southbound A629. We ran down into the valley past Ellend and up the hill and under the M62. As we were about to join the M62 we saw J&B Travel double decker J600 JBT. We got onto the West M62 and we travelled forwrds onto the M60, through the roadworks and back onto the M62 again. We passed loads of coaches going the other way. we were overtakn by Tyrers coach TYR 14R on the M62. Going the other way we also saw 4 x Gordons coaches, 2 x Tetley Coaches, 6 x Acklams coaches, 2 x Kettlewell Coaches, 1 T&J Coaches, 1 x Tyrers coach. We left the M62 to go onto the Southbound M6. On the M6 we were passed by M&J Travel YG71 MBU. At junction 16 we left the M6 and went South down the A500 and we turned right onto Wheildon Road. We went under the railway line and we stopped at uncle Dave's house. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards drank some of uncle Rob's pop. We set off onto Whieldon Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew also drank a bottle of Buddies Cherryade. 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.