Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 24-04-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63116	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	4	First Potteries
35944	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
44515	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	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 First Potteries 65728 on a #11 to Newcastle. A short while later me and mum appeared to take Matthew out for tea. we went downstairs and got in the car. As we went down to the car We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we headed down the road into Stoke. At the bottom we overtook First Potteries 63177 on the #11 to Newcastle. We ran under the railway line and we turned left onto the Southbound A500. We ran past Sideway to Hanford. We joined the Northbound A34 and we ran under the A500 into Trent Vale. We turned left onto Clayton Lane and we turned right onto the Northbound A519. We turned left onto Abbots Way and we stopped to pick up a friend. We returned onto Abbots Way and we turned left onto the A519. We crossed the A34 and we ran up Barracks Road. We went the Jubilee roundabout onto the A53. We stopped at the pub and parked up before walking through the car park where we saw green Volkswagen minibus R722 MVV. In the pub Matthew used the toilet and we found a table. Matthew had a burger & fries washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had a piece of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished eating we returned to the car. We turned right onto the A53 and we returned onto Albert Street and we turned left onto the A52. We ran up Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew collected a few suypplies from the car and headed upstairs. He chilled out in his room and watched TV. He had a can of Cherry Coke. up to his room to chill out and use his computer and watched buses out of the window we saw blue minibus SK15 OLU.

SK15 OLU in Fenton

before Matthew went to Hanley he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Newcastle, We saw Copeland's Tours MIB 394. 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 D&G Bus 149 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 149 in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus turned the corner and It was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

We got on the bus and place the First Potteries Newtwork Day tickets under the scanner 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 Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Trentham. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67181 on a #7A to Biddulph. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63116 on a #4A to Talke Pits.

First Potteries 63116 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and then we joined the clockwise ring road. At the end we turned left onto Etruria Road before going under the A53 onto Festival Way and we ran to the end and turned left onto Festival Way. We turned right onto the A53 and we headed up to Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford. We ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off onto Hassell Street and we turned left onto High Street and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We continued along High Street and we sat on a bench to eat the chicken sandwich and drink the bottle of coke. When we had finished we walked back along High Street. We turned right onto Ironmarket and past the former Malik's store which Titanic Brewers want to open up as a Bod. We turned right onto Castle Walk. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35944 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35944 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs and down towards. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A34 and we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. 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 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 we ran up the hill into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet. As we left the bus station we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 44515 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 44515 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. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room. For tea Matthew had pie and Chips. Matthew used his computer and watched television in his room to chill out. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Stoke 23-04-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
135	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop Q	23	D&G Bus
63099	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Devonshire Square	11	First Potteries
63173	Hanley BS	Stoke, Lytton Street	25	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 dentist and we saw City Centre Central PO14 OKZ. Matthwe went into the living room and we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley today. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 135 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We got up and got off the bus. We set off on foot onto Church Street and we crossed over the A500 onto City Road. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #25 to Keele. The walked along A52 and we turned right onto Lordship Lane and we University Student Accommodation. We went around the corner The Catalyst Building. When we had finished and we said goodbye and we returned to Shelton in a taxi. We set off along the A52 and we turned right onto Boughey Road. Once off the bus we we walked down College Road and we went into Hanley Park for a while. We walk northwards through the park and into the North West corner to the park. After spending a while there we walked to Lichfield Street. We continued onto Tontine Street and onto Parliament Row. We stopped at Pound Bakery. Matthew had a sausage and bean pasty. We continued onto Tontine Street and onto Tontine Square and we stopped at Greggs. Afterwards we walked back along Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping centre where Matthew had a chicken sandwich washed down with can of Irn Bru. We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked through Tontine Square onto Tontine Street. As it was a nice day we sat on the seats and watched buses on Stafford Street. We walked back down Lichfield Street and back to the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 47520 on a #7A to Biddulph.

First Potteries 47520 in Hanley bus station

Afterwards we waited for a bus towards Trentham. We waited for a short while and we saw D&G Bus 160 on a #24 to Hem Heath. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63099 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63099 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63099 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 63099

We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot on the road at the back of Dawlish Drive. When it was time to go home we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi we set off along Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 44511 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When we got there we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW parked up. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used his computer and he drank a bottle of Irn Bru we saw First Potteries 63034 on a #11 to Newcastle. We went downstair and we got in a Autocabs taxi. 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 crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down to Joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we carried on up Lichfield Street and we turned into the the stop outside the bus station. Whilst we waited for a bus back to Fenton we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 63173 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 left onto Station Road and we past the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning right onto City Road where we got up and got off the bus just before the railway bridge. We walked up City Road and we cut across onto Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. He chilled out in his room using his computer and watching buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had lasagne followed a couple of slices of chocolate cake. Matthew also had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 22-04-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67144	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
63116	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	4	First Potteries
67157	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4A	First Potteries
27	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	9	D&G Bus
63115	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4A	First Potteries
67154	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
160	Stoke, Lytton Street	Newcastle BS	9	D&G Bus
35947	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
35945	Hanley BS	Stoke, Lytton Street	25	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 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 Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street. We onto City Road. At the top we crossed over Victoria Road to wait for the bus at the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 67144 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67144 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 Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63116 on a #4 to Audley.

First Potteries 63116 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and then we joined the clockwise ring road. At the end we turned left onto Etruria Road before going under the A53 onto Festival Way and we ran to the end and turned left onto Festival Way. We turned right onto the A53 and we headed up to Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford. We ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63100 on the #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63100 in Newcastle bus station

We continued up Castle Walk and we stopped at Costa Coffee. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we stopped for dinner. Matthew vegan saus'ge bap followed by a choclate cake washed down with a glass of Coke. When he had finished eating we went next door to Sports Direct and Matthew bought some boots. We walked down Castle walk and into the bus station. and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67177 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67177 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67157 on a #4A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We turned right onto the ring road and we ran around anti-clockwise to Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up the hill to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was D&G Bus 27 on a #9 to Westbury Park.

D&G Bus 27 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto john Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down through Shelton along Regent Road and College Road we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley. We passed the railway station and we continued forwards onto the A52. We followed the road to the right under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 we entering Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We turned left onto Princes Road past the old school. Part of site was demolished to make more car parking spaces. We ran into Penkhull village. We onto Newcastle Lane and we turned right onto Hilton Road. We turned into the hospital and as we travelled through the hospital we saw ERS Medical FJ21 HJZ and ABC Supreme HV22 HKM. 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 walked out of the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 35940 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35940 in Newcastle bus station

Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63115 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63115 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We turned right onto the ring road and we ran around anti-clockwise to Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up the hill to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. When we got to Hanley we called for a taxi to Shelton. The taxi appeared and it was a Z Carz taxi. We got in taxi and we set off along onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street. We turned right onto Cleveland Road. We turned left into The Parkway and we went into Hanley Park and parked in the car park. We walked over to the pavilion. Once we had finished in the park we walked down College Road. we returned to Hanley in an Intercity taxi. We set off down College Road. We continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down Lichfield Street and we turned into the the stop outside the bus station. Whilst we waited for a bus back to Fenton and Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards we saw First Potteries 67172 on a #7A to Biddulph. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67154 in Newcastle 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 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 we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. We went downstairs and We walked onto Temple Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-op and Matthew had a bottle of Coke. We turned left onto City Road and we crossed over the road to wait for a bus towards Newcastle. A short tme later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67142 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 over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We turned left onto Princes Road past the old school. Part of site was demolished to make more car parking spaces. We ran into Penkhull village. We onto Newcastle Lane and we turned right onto Hilton Road. We turned into the hospital and as we travelled through the hospital we saw ERS Medical FJ21 HJZ and ABC Supreme HV22 HKM. 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. Once off the bus we saw First Potteries 65029 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65029 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 35947 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35947 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Hanley before We sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the bus station and onto Barracks Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and when we got to Hartshill we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We ran over the railway line and canal and we went up to Snow Hill. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63110 on a #3A to Talke Pits. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35945 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35945 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 ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning right onto City Road where we got up and got off the bus just before the railway bridge. We walked up City Road and we cut across onto Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. He chilled out in his room using his computer and watching buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We stopped at the kebab shop and we brought burger and fries. When we brought the food we walked back down City Road and we turned left into Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use the computer. For tea Matthew had burger and fries followed a couple of slices of syrup sponge puddinge. Matthew also had a can of Coke. We chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Glasgow 21-04-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
38408	Govanhill, Seath Street	Glasgow, West Regent Lane	75	First Glasgow
BV23 ZUC	Glasgow BS	Manchester, coach station	182	Bruce's Coaches

Today Matthew was in Glasgow and he was going out on the bus later on. Later on he was returning to the residential unit. Matthew got up around 06:50 and we got dressed and ready to go down for breakfast. We had full English breakfast and orange juice. After breakfast we returned to the hotel bag. After getting ready we set off onto foot down Govanhill Street and we ran forwards onto the A728. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching as it got closer we saw it was required First Glasgow 38408 on a #75 to Milton.

First Glasgow 38408 in Govanhill

We got on a purchased flexible tickets at £4.50 each before before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off the A728. We ran up to Caledonia and we saw First Glasgow 44448 parked in the garage and we ran forwards onto the A370 and we went through Glasgow and we turned left onto Stockwell Place. We ran forwards onto Howard Street and we turned left onto Jamaica Street. We ran forwards onto Broomielaw and we turned right onto Oswald Street and we ran forwards onto Hope Street and got up and got off. Once off the bus and we turned right onto Sauchiehall Street and we went to TK Maxx. We cam out of the bottom of TK Maxx onto Sauchiehall Street and we stopped at the Greggs and brought a sausage roll and a can of Coke. We continued onwards to Renfrew Street. We ran North up Killermont Street and onto the bus station. We looked for something that we could catch to Manchester. We saw McGill’s 8938 on a X10 to Balfron. We walked over to the coach stops and we waited for our coach. A short time later we saw Bruce's Coaches BV23 ZUC on a #182 to Birmingham.

Bruce's Coaches BV23 ZUC in Glasgow bus station

We got on the coach after putting the cases in the luggage compartemtn and we sat down. We set off along the bus station and onto Killermont Street. We turned left into North Hanover Street and we turned left into onto Cathedral Street and we turned left into the A803. We joined the Northbound M8 and we crossed under the A724 and in Hamilton and at the main roundabout we entered the bus station. After a brief stop we re-joined the A724 and we turned left onto Leechlee Road. We turned right onto Cadzow Street and onto Keith Street. We turned left onto the A723 and we got onto the M73 and we ran Southwards and onto the M74. We ran the M6 north We ran South for around 30 miles and we came off at junction 14. We joined the Southbound A69 and we continued through Carlisle. We crossed over Lonsdale Street and as we got to the bus station we saw required Stagecoach Lancashire 37094 on a #685 to Brampton. We set off out of the bus station onto Lonsdale Street and we ran forwards onto Lowther Street. We veered slight right along the A7 and we came off the M6. at junction 3 and we headed Southwards into Penrith along the A592. We turned into the bus station and we had a short stop here. After a while we continued onto the next location. We set off onto the A592. We ran the M6 and as we approached Tebay Services for a compfort break. We ran the M6 and a couple of junctions on we joined the Southbound M61. We ran down to the A580 and we crossed under the A580 and the Wardley park and ride car park. We continued Eastwards and the A580 merged with the A6. We passed the point where somebody has tagged themselves as being a business on the road which is 'Temporarily closed'. We headed past Salford Crescent to the edge of the city Centre. We ran forwards onto Chapel Street and we turned right onto the A34 past Salford Central station which is temporarily closed for refurbishment. We turned left onto Chorlton 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 crossed over Chorlton Street and turned right onto Bloom Street. We turned right Minshull Street and we went under the railway line before turning onto the A6. We walked back to the railway station and Matthew visited the toilet, We also visited burger king and Matthew had a burger and fries. We waited for a train back to Stoke-on-Trent. After a short while we got on the train and we found a seat. We set off Southwards out of Manchester Piccadilly and we ran fast down to Stockport. After a station stop we continued Southwards to Macclesfield. We ran fast through Congleton and Kidsgrove to Stoke-on-Trent where we got up and got off the train. Once off the train we got a Lucky Seven taxi up to Fenton. We set off along Station Road and we joined the Westbound A52. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Glasgow / Riverside 20-04-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
38489	Govanhill, Hollybrook Street	Glasgow, Stockwell Place	7	First Glasgow
SJ69 EXU	Riverside Transport Museum	Glasgow, Queen Street	100	CT Glasgow
34399	Glasgow, Sauchiehall Lane	Govanhill, Govanhill Street	75	First Glasgow

Today we started the day in Glasgow. Matthew woke up around 07:00 and we got dressed and ready to go down for breakfast. We had full English breakfast and orange juice. After breakfast we returned to the hotel bag. After getting ready we set off onto foot down Govanhill Street and Dixon Community SF56 HWL.

Dixon Community SF56 HWL in Govanhill

and we turned right onto Hollybrook Street and we waited for a bus towards Summerston. As short time later we saw a bus approaching As it got closer we saw it was First Glasgow 38489 on a #7 to Summerston. We got on the and we booked flexible tickets at £4.50 each before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Hollybrook Street and we turned right onto Calder Street. We turned right into Victoria Road and we turned right onto the Pollokshaws Road and we ran forwards onto the A370 and we went through Glasgow and we turned left onto Stockwell Place. We ran forwards onto Howard Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Glasgow 38489 before it continued towards Summerston.

First Glasgow 38489 in Glasgow

We crossed over Dunlop Street and we headed into Clyde Street. We headed Southwards through the park to the South Eastern corner and we crossed over Broomielaw and we saw Stagecoach Western 27213 on a X19 to Easterhouse.

Stagecoach Western 27213 in Glasgow

A short while later we saw Phoemix X3 PBS.

Phoemix X3 PBS in Glasgow

We visited The Clydeside Distillery. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. Once we had finished we walked through Stobcross Road to the museum and on the sailing ship today. We stopped at the food truck and Matthew had a burger and we shared a few fries washed down with a can of Coke. We afterwards had a ice cream. When we had finished we walked back along Riverside. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it was Community Transport Glasgow SJ69 EXU on a #100 to Glasgow.

Community Transport Glasgow SJ69 EXU in Riverside

We got on the bus and we put the flexible tickets before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out Pointhouse Place and we turned left into Stobcross Road and right into Hayburn Street. We turned right into Benalder Street and right into Dumbarton Road and we joined the Argyle Street. We turned right onto Finnieston Street and into Finnieston. We turned left into the A814 and right into Argyle Street. We got up and got off the bus. We walked into Hope Street and right into Renfrew Street and we went to Cineworld. Matthew had a hot dog and Coke. He went to the toilet and afterwards he saw The Super Mario Bros. Movie at the cinema. When he had finished we set off back down Renfrew Street and we turned right onto Sauchiehall Street and we went to Tesco Express store. Matthew brought a can of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars. When we had finished we went out and Matthew decided he needed the toilet. There was a pub next door so we visited Costa Coffee. Matthew used the toilet and then Matthew had a sausage roll and and a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished eating and drinking we walked through the shopping centre and back onto Sauchiehall Street and right onto Renfrew Street. We saw First Glasgow 38406 on a #75 to Castlemilk.

First Glasgow 38406 in Glasgow

We crossed over the Blue Lagoon Fish & Chips. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we walked back along Govanhill. As it got closer we saw it was First Glasgow 34399 on a #75 to Castlemilk. We got on the bus and we placed the flexible tickets under the scanner for the final time today before we went downstairs. Matthew saw a seat towards the back of the bus. When he sat down we saw another couple of seats so we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Renfrew Street and we ran to Union Street. We turned left onto Argyle Street and we turned left onto Queen Street. We turned right onto Ingram Street and we turned right onto Glassford Street. We ran forwards onto Stockwell Street. We turned left onto Bridgegate and we turned right onto Crown Street and we turned right onto Ballater Street. We turned right onto the A370 and we turned left onto Cumberland Street and we turned right onto the A728. We ran up to Caledonia and we saw First Glasgow 44448 parked in the garage. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Glasgow 34399 before it continued towards Summerston.

First Glasgow 34399 in Govanhill

Once off the bus we walked down Govanhill Street at the appartment. We came in and we settled down. Matthew had a ham sandwich and a can of orange Fanta. After a late tea will chilled out in the room. Matthew watched TV and we did some work on the Blog. Later Matthew had a shower and then got into his pyjamas before settling to bed around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Glasgow / Paisley 19-04-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
64143	Govanhill, Hollybrook Street	Summerston, Invershiel Road	7A	First Glasgow
38469	Summerston, Lewiston Road	Glasgow, Trongate	61	First Glasgow
37243	Glasgow BS	Paisley, St Mirren Street	9	First Glasgow
37740	Paisley, Smithhills Street	Glasgow BS	9	First Glasgow
64143	Glasgow, CitizensTheatre	Govanhill, Kingarth Street	7A	First Glasgow

Today was the second day of the short break in Glasgow. Research for today consisted of looking up the various dat tickets for the local operators and checking the weather. It was due to rain all morning with high winds, clearing up in the afternoon and mild for the time of year. Matthew woke up around 07:00 and had toast for breakfast. Just after 09:00 we set off onto the Govanhill Street and we turned right onto Hollybrook Street and we waited for a bus towards Summerston. As short time later we saw a bus approaching As it got closer we saw it was First Glasgow 64143 on a #7A to Summerston.

First Glasgow 64143 in Govanhill

We got on the and we booked flexible tickets at £4.50 each before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Hollybrook Street and we turned right onto Calder Street. We turned right into Victoria Road and we turned right onto the Pollokshaws Road and we ran forwards onto the A370 and we went through Glasgow and we turned left onto Stockwell Place. We ran forwards onto Howard Street and we turned left onto Jamaica Street. We ran forwards onto Broomielaw and we turned right onto Oswald Street and we ran forwards onto Hope Street. We turned left onto Cowcaddens Road and we turned right onto Garscube Road. We crossed over the A81 and we turned right onto Possil Road. We ran through Possilpark and we ran forwards onto Saracen Street. We ran forwards onto the A879 and forwards onto Skirsa Street. We turned right onto Herma Street and we turned left onto Cadder Road. We turned left onto Thornton Street and we turned right onto Sandbank Street and we ran forwards onto Rothes Drive and we ran through Summerston. We turned left onto Caldercuilt Road and we turned right onto Arrochar Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked down to the stop outside the shops and we waited for a bus towards Glasgow. A short time later we saw a bus coming up the hill. We saw First Glasgow 37530 on layover. As it got closer we saw that it was First Glasgow 38469 on a #61 to Sandyhills.

First Glasgow 38469 in Summerston

We got on and we placed the flexible tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs we sat down. The bus set off along Arrochar Street and we turned left onto Caldercuilt Road. We ran forwards onto Rothes Drive and we turned left onto Shiskine Drive. We turned left onto the A81 and we ran through Wyndford. We continued through Maryhill and we saw McGill’s 8945 on a X10 to Stirling. We an forwards onto Maryhill Road and we joined the Southbound A804. We turned right onto the A81 and we turned right onto Cambridge Street and we turned right onto Cowcaddens Road. We turned left onto Renfrew Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a walk onto we turned right onto Cambridge Street and we turned right onto Sauchiehall Street and we went to Tesco Express store. Matthew brought a can of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars. When we had finished we went out and Matthew decided he needed the toilet. There was a pub next door so we visited Costa Coffee. Matthew used the toilet and then Matthew had a sausage roll and and a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished eating and drinking we walked through the shopping centre and back onto Sauchiehall Street and left onto Hope Street and we turned right onto Renfrew Street. We ran North up Killermont Street and onto the bus station. We looked for something that we could catch to Paisley. We saw Ember SG22 LTV on a E3 to Dundee.

Ember SG22 LTV in Glasgow bus station

As it got closer we saw it was First Glasgow 37243 on a #9 to Paisley.

First Glasgow 37243 in Glasgow bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the flexible tickets to the driver before we went upstairs. As the rear of the top deck was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Glasgow 37243.

Inside First Glasgow 37243

We set off out of the bus station and onto Killermont Street. We continued onto Renfrew Street and we turned left onto Renfield Street. We headed Southwards onto Union Street and we ran past Glasgow Central railway station before We crossed over the Clyde on the A77. We turned right onto the A8 and we headed Westwards. We ran through Cessnock and we contoinued Forwards onto the A761. We crossed over the M8 and into Craigton. We continued through Halfway, Cardonald and Ralston. We came into Paisley from the East along Gauze Street and we crossed over White Cart Water and we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus we crossed over Gauze Street and we headed into the shopping centre. We stopped to use the toilets before continuing through the shopping centre onto County Place. We stopped at pub for dinner. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and custard. When we had finished we headed onto County Place and we turned right onto Gilmour Street. We waited at the stop for a first bus towards Glasgow. Whilst we waited we saw Mcgill's J 5031 on a #38 to Glasgow.

Mcgill's J 5031 in Paisley

A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Glasgow 37740 on a #9 to Glasgow.

First Glasgow 37740 in Paisley

We got on and we placed the flexible tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs we sat down. The bus set off down Gauze Street and we turned right onto the A761. We continued along the A761 through Ralston, Cardonald and Halfway. We continued to Craigton and we joined the Eastbound A8. We ran into KIngstone and we crossed the Clyde on the Northbound A77 bridge. We ran forwards onto Oswald Street and we ran past Glasgow Central railway station. We continued Northwards up Hope Stree and we turned right onto Renfrew Street. We ran forwards onto Killermont Street and we entered the bus station from the South end. We pulled onto a stand and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a look a round to see what we could catch we saw McGill’s 1818 on a #10 to Stirling.

McGill’s 1818 in Glasgow bus station

We set off out of the bus station onto West Nile Street and we headed Southwards. We walked down to the river and we walked Eastwards We crossed over the Clyde at Gorbes Street and walked down to the Citizen Theatre to wait for a bus back towards the apartment. Whilst we waired we saw First Glasgow 38488 on a #5 to Castlemilk.

First Glasgow 38488 in Glasgow

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Glasgow 64143 on a #7A to Cambuslang.

First Glasgow 64143 in Glasgow

We got on the bus and we flashed the flexible tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the A370. We turned right onto the Pollokshaws Road and we ran forwards onto Victoria Road opposite to Lidl. We got up and got off the bus. We crossed over the A6 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. When we had finished we set off across Victoria Road onto Kingarth Street. We turned right onto Ardbeg Lane and left onto Calder Street. We turned left onto HIckman Street and right onto Govanhill Street and we arrived at the appartment. We went in and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy for tea and a can of Coke. Matthew went to his room and did some of the Blog. Later on Matthew had a piece of Millionaires Shirtbread. He brushed his teeth and settle down for bed around 00:30... Mark.

Trip to Glasgow / Govanhill 18-04-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
BV23 ZUA	Manchester Coach Station	Glasgow BS	182	Bruce's Coaches
38468	Glasgow, Ingram street	Govanhill, Hollybrook Street	7	First Glasgow

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was later on we were travelling up to Glasgow. Matthew got up around 06:00. Around 07:00 Matthew came downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. The walked along A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and had a bottle of Coke. After finishing eating we went waited for a train to Manchester. We got on the train and we set off Northwards towards Manchester. It was an express train so the first stop was Macclesfield. We continued Northwards and we stopped at Stockport. and we continued Northwards into Manchester Piccadilly. Once of the train we walked out of the railway station. We walked out of the station area and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 11534 on a #192 to Stockport. We continued walking and we visited the pub. Matthew visted the toilet and afterwards we saw Go North West 3221 on a #135 to Bury. We went for dinner and we had pizza washed down with a glass of Coke. Afterwards Matthew had a piece of chocolate cake with custard. After we had finished eating we continued down to Piccadilly. We stopped at McDonalds and we had breakfast. Matthew had a breakfast roll with Hash brown and orange juice. When we had finished we walked along Piccadilly bus station at Parker street and we continued down to Portland Street and left onto Chorlton Street. As we walked into the bus station area we saw Stagecoach Manchester 19265 on layover.

Stagecoach Manchester 19265 in Manchester

As it got closer we saw that it was required Bruce's Coaches BV23 ZUA on a #182 to Edinburgh. We got on the coach after putting the cases in the luggage compartemtn and we sat down. We set off along Sackville Street and we turned left onto the Westbound A5103 and we ran along the A635(M) onto the A57. We joined the Northbound M602 before joining the Northbound M60 and a couple of junctions on we joined the Northbound M61. We continued onto the M6 and as we approached Tebay Services for a compfort break. Matthew took another picture of Bruce's Coaches BV23 ZUA as it continued Northwards towards Edinburgh.

Bruce's Coaches BV23 ZUA in Tebay Services

We got back on the coach and when everybody was back onboard we set off back onto the M6. We travelled North for around 10 miles and we came off the M6. at junction 3 and we headed Southwards into Penrith along the A592. We turned into the bus station and we had a short stop here. After a while we continued onto the next location. We set off onto the A592. We ran the M6 north We ran South for around 30 miles and we came off at junction 14. We joined the Southbound A69 and we continued through Carlisle. We crossed over Lonsdale Street and as we got to the bus station we saw required Stagecoach Lancashire 37094 on a #685 to Brampton. We set off out of the bus station onto Lonsdale Street and we ran forwards onto Lowther Street. We veered slight right along the A7 and we came off the M6 at the A74(M) and we ran West the M74. We came off the A723 and we crossed under the A724 and in Hamilton and at the main roundabout we entered the bus station. After a brief stop we re-joined the A724 and we turned left onto Leechlee Road. We turned right onto Cadzow Street and onto Keith Street. We turned left onto the A723 and we got onto the M74 and we ran Southwards and onto the M73. We joined the Northbound M8 and we ran North for another 100 miles or so into Glasgow and the A804. We turned left into North Hanover Street and we turned right into Killermont Street and we turned right into bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew used the facilities and then we had a walk around to see what we could catch. We waited for the next bus towards appartment. Whilst we waited we saw First Glasgow 67043 on a #267 to Hamilton.

First Glasgow 67043 in Glasgow

We turned left onto Killermont Street and we walked along this quiet back street onto North Hanover Street. After we had finished we walked across George Square. We went into West George Street and forwards onto Ingram Street and we walked up to the bus stop. On the way we saw First Glasgow 47398 on a #2 to Baillieston.

First Glasgow 47398 in Glasgow

As it got closer we saw it was First Glasgow 38468 on a #7 to Rutherglen. We got on and we placed the flexible tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs we sat down. The bus set off down Ingram Street and we turned right onto Glassford Street. We ran forwards onto Stockwell Street and we saw First Glasgow 67024 on a #267 to Glasgow. We ran forwards onto Gorbals Street and we went straight onto the A370. We turned right onto the Pollokshaws Road and we ran forwards onto Victoria Road. We turned left into follow the B763 and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Glasgow 38468 as it carried on towards Rutherglen.

First Glasgow 38468 in Govanhill

Once off the bus we walked down Hollybrook Street and we turned right onto Govanhill Street at the appartment. We came in and we settled down. Matthew had a ham sandwich and a can of orange Fanta. We decided to go out and get a couple of taxi in. We set off along Govanhill Street and we ran forwards onto the A728. We turned right onto the A730 and right onto Queensferry Street and then we turned right into Southcroft Road and up to the unit. At Flip Out Matthew went to the toilet and then went on the trampolines. After a strenuous session Matthew returned to taxi for the journey back to Govanhill. We left Southcroft Road and we ran down to Queensferry Street and we continued onto the A730. We followed the road around onto the A728 and we joind Govanhill Street and we ran up the hill to we went through to Govanhill. We came back the appartment. After a late tea will chilled out in the room. Matthew watched TV and we did some work on the Blog. Later Matthew had a shower and then got into his pyjamas before settling to bed around 00:30... Mark