Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 19-08-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6012	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop P	1	D&G Bus
794	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Hanley BS	100	D&G Bus
63175	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	38	First Potteries
67177	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
6012	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
67148	Stoke, adj stop M	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later. 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. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford Rent-A-car YM70 BXL outside there yard. We waited for a bus to Stoke. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6012 on a #1 to Park Site. 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 off the bus and we crossed obver the road to the stop opposite to wait for a #25 to Hanley. We walked down we went under the railway line onto the A52. We turned left onto Boothen Old Road and under the River Trent Path. We walked down we went under the railway line onto the A5006. We joined the Southbound Trent & Mersey canal towpath and we walked past Dolphin Boats. Once we had finished eating and drinking we crossed over the canal and walked up towards Atlantic Grove and we turned right onto Earls Road and we went to Hanley by Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Earls Road and we turned right onto onto the A5035 and we ran to the end of the A5035 and we crossed over the roundabout and we ran into Trentham Gardens. We parked up and we went to the retail village. Matthew went to the retail village and visited the Millets. Once we had finished shopping we walked down to The News Kiosk Matthew brought can of Coke. We went into the gardens and we walked to the North West corner and we stopped to benches sit down on the benches. Matthew had a can of coke. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. When we had finished we returned to Hanley. We set off onto the Northbound A34 and we saw ABC Supreme KP25 EHB. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 794 on a #100 to Hanley.

D&G Bus 794 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down. We set off Northwards up through Hanford along the A34 and we saw 1st Class Travel GM18 KXY. When we got to the Northbound A500. The A50 appeared to be busy so we carried onto the Stoke and we turned right onto Church Street. Due to roadworks there was a diversion in place for Westbound bus services. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Flemming Road. We turned right onto Boothen Road and we re-joined Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along 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 and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left 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. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Afterwards we waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. We saw it was First Potteries 63175 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63175 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Festival Park before we sat down. The bus set off onto John Street and we ran down the hill before we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over Broad Street and we continued onto Marsh Street. At the lights we turned left onto Etruria Road past former Sainsbury's supermarket. We went under the A53 and we went forwards onto Festival We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Forge Lane past a new minibus building by the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford and 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 we got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and we walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we stopped at the Pound Bakery. Matthew brought a sausage roll before continuing along Castle Walk. We stopped at the benches at the end to eat a jam filled shortbread biscuit and drink the can of Irn Bru. Afterwards we waited for a bus to Hartshill. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67177 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67177 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road and we got up and got off the bus by the the swimming baths turn. We crossed over City Road and we walked. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew took a can of Irn Bru. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 67153 on the #23 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6012 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 6012 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off onto Castle Walk and we stopped at Heron Foods. We bought a cake and we set off along Castle Walk and we went past the former Poundland. We turned right into Ironmarket and we turned left onto High Street and we past the fromer Laura Ashley. We walked onto Hassell Street and e decided to call for a taxi and a short while later it appeared. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Friars Street. We turned right onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto the A527. We ran past the bus station and we crossed over the roundabout onto the A53. We ran around the one way system and we went along the A52 into Hartshill. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we went around the one-way system in Stoke. We ran to the end of the road and we got out. We walked around the corner onto Church Street. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67148 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67148 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We walked onto Manor Street for we stopped at the Fenton Community Hall and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. Matthew had a ham sandwich and sausage rolls. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Stoke / Adderley Green 17-08-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63114	Newcastle BS	Stoke, stop Z	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to McDonalds and going around the bus garages. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After getting ready we went to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off around 10:40. We got ready and went out in tne car to pick up uncle Dave just before 11:00. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue, right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we went through the road works and up the hill to Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we turned left at the traffic lights onto Grove Road. We continued onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Afterwards we set off down Wheildon Road and forwards onto the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we ran around the one-way system. We turned right onto Campbell Place and left onto Hartshill Road. We ran to the edge of Newcastle and we ran down George Street. At the roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Roac and right onto the Northbound A34. We ran through Milehouse to Chesterton and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a cheeseburger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke, and we shared some chicken nuggets. When we had finished we headed to Reids to see if there was anything interesting in the yard. We got in the car and we set off down the A34. We ran through Milehouse to Newcastle and we turned left onto Ryecroft. We turned right onto Barracks road and we went to the bus station. We decided t do a bus down to Stoke. After a short wait a bus appeared. We saw it was First Potteries 63114 on a #25 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 out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the grounds and onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus We walked down Stoke Road and we crossed over the A500. We turned right onto the ramp onto car park 3 and we headed to the ralway station. As we got to the tp of the ramp we saw Mighty Travel FJ09 XGL on a railreplacement service.

Mighty Travel FJ09 XGL in Stoke

Also on rail replace was Cymru Coaches W21 CYM.

Cymru Coaches W21 CYM in Stoke

There was an area with coaches on layover so we went over to view them. In the area we saw First Choice BU18 YST.

First Choice BU18 YST in Stoke

Also seen was Cymru Coaches D24 CYM on layover.

Cymru Coaches D24 CYM in Stoke

Another vehicle in the layover area was Keane's Coaches RT14 RTT.

Keane's Coaches RT14 RTT in Stoke

We walked up to the rer of the ralway station and we saw South Staffs Travel GB25 KBZ getting ready to work a rail replacement service.

South Staffs Travel GB25 KBZ in Stoke

When we had finished we walked back down the ramp onto Stoke Road and we turned right up to Shelton. We walked up to where the car was parked and we got in the car. We set off down Stke Road and we joined the Southbund A500. We came off at the other end of Stoke and we turned left onto City Road and under the railway line. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton and we ran forwards onto Market Street. We turned left onto Anchor Road and right onto Sutherland Road. We ran to the other end of the road and we turned left onto Weston Coyney Road. We ran up the hill past Matthew's old respite place and at the end we turned left onto the A520 and we turned left onto the A5272. We turned right onto Hulme Road and right into Park Hall Country park. We parked up and we went for a walk around Park Hall. We parked up near to the visitor centre and we walked to the toilet block and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we returned to the car. We set off out of Park Hall and we turned left onto Hulme Road and left onto the A5272. We stopped by Scraggs and Matthew took some pictures from the car of the buses in the yard. We saw Scraggs 4493 VT parked up in the yard. We rejoined the A5272 and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Mossfield Drive and we drove to the end. We got out of the car and we walked to the back of the D&G Bus garage. We saw D&G Bus 111 parked up in the yard.

D&G Bus 111 in Adderley Green

We got back in the car and we drove to the other end of Mossfield Drive and parked up. We walked down the footpath to the back of the First Pottereis bus garage. We walked around the garage and we saw an number of First 35669. We walked onto the A5272 and we walked around the other side by the petrol station and we saw First 35681.

First 35681 in Adderley Green

Another former York bus was First 35678.

First 35678 in Adderley Green

Also seen around the side of the garage we saw First 35677.

First 35677 in Adderley Green

We walked past the pertol station onto Anchor Road and we turned right onto the path behind the depot. As we walked along the path of note were First Potteries 63178 and First 35682. We turned left over Wass's site footpath and we walked up the hill back to the car. We got in the car and Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. We set off along Mossfield Drive and we turned right onto Anchor Road. We ran down the hill into Longton and we turned left onto Uttoxeter Road. We turned right onto Commerce Street and at the roundabout we turned right onto THe Strand. We ran through Longton and we went under the railway bridge onto King Street. We ran through Fopleyinti Fenton and we turned left onto Duke Street. We turned left onto the Link Road and we turned right onto the high level A50. At the roundabout we turned right onto Blurton Road and left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Whieldon Road. We stopped at uncle Dave's and Matthew used the toilet and updates uncle Dave's calendar with the details of the weekend. We said goodbye and we set off onto Wheildon Road and we ran 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 the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 14:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer. In the afternoon we did some work on Flickr and watched some videos on YouTube. We did the Blog and Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. For tea Matthew had a chcicken buger and chips with sausage and beans followed by fruit crumble and custard. Later on Matthew had his bath. He chilled outon his computer until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Stockport / Trafford Centre 16-08-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
12126	Stockport Interchange	Chorlton BS	25	Stagecoach Manchester
10049	Chorlton BS	Trafford Centre BS	23	Stagecoach Manchester
21420	Trafford Centre BS	Eccles BS	52	Stagecoach Manchester
6179	Eccles, Stop M	Trafford Centre BS	22	Go North West
12113	Trafford Centre BS	Chorlton, Crematorium	23	Stagecoach Manchester
12090	Chorlton, Stop A	Stockport Interchange	25	Stagecoach Manchester
11916	Stockport Interchange	Stockport, Peel Centre	322	Stagecoach Manchester

Today we decided to re-visit Stockport. We looked on the map on Friday night and we chose Stockport. This might have been influenced by the current engineering possession on the railway line between Manchester and Stafford. Research consisted of Looking at where we could park, looking at ticket prices and looking at the weather which was for dry weather with some sunshine. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready and we got in the car and set off just before 12:00. We set off through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued down Wheildon Road and we joined the Northbound A500. We headed Northwards through Etruria and Longport. We continued through Talke to Barthomley and we joied the Northboud M6. Travelling up the M6 we saw Belle Vue YG25 FEU / A19 VUE / A10 VUE, Stanton's of Stoke VT18 SOS, Whittles 21 and white minibus NC08 PKE. We came off the M6 at junction 19 and we joined the Northbound A556. After a few miles we ran forwards onto the M56. On the M56 we saw Rothwells AT12 LCT. We ran forwards onto the M60. We came off the M60 at junction 1 and we continued Eastwards on the A5145. We turned right onto Travis Brow and left onto Great Egerton Street. We parked up in the car parked and we crossed over the A6 to Mersey Square. We went to Greggs and Matthew had a large sausage roll as well as some of mum's chicken mayo baguette washed down with a bottle of Coke. Whilst we ate we saw Andrew's Coach J10 AOT. After we had finished eating we said goodbye to mum and we set off onto Mersey Square. We saw Andrews double decker J22 AOT on a rail replacement service. We headed into the Interchange and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we went outside and we saw Metroline DE518 arrive on a #370 from Altrincham.

Metroline DE518 in Stockport Interchange

We walked back into the interchange to see what we might catch. We turned down High Peak 534 on a #199 to Buxton. A few minutes later we saw another bus come on stand. It was Stagecoach Manchester 12126 on a #25 to The Trafford Centre.

Stagecoach Manchester 12126 in Stockport Interchange

We got on the bus and we bought Bee Newtwork Bus Day tickets at £5 each before we went upstairs. The bus set off out of the Interchange and we went forwards onto Swain Street. We continued onto Astley Street. We turned right onto Heaton Lane and left onto the Northbound A6. We turned left onto Heaton Road and we crossed over the railway line. We turned left onto the B5169 and we turned right onto Clifton Road and we turned right onto Mauldeth Road and onto pyramid Roundabout avoiding lane. We re-joined onto Burnage Lane and we turned left onto Mauldeth Road and we went under the A34 into Ladybarn. We ran under the A5103 and we continued forwards onto Fallowfield. We continued Westwards along the A5145 and into Chorlton and we continued to the small bus station in Chorlton where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 12126 as it continued towards The Trafford Centre.

Stagecoach Manchester 12126 in Chorlton bus station

Also in the bus station was Metroline WDS345 on a #86 to Piccadilly Gardens.

Metroline WDS345 in Chorlton bus station

A short time later we saw Rotala Diamond 20635 on a #87 from Piccadilly Gardens.

Rotala Diamond 20635 in Chorlton bus station

We crossed over the road and we went into a bar. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over the road and we waited for a nother bus towards The Trafford Centre. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach 10049 on a #23 to THe Trafford Centre. We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Newtwork Bus Day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along the A5145 and we re-joined the Northbound B5217 and we turned left onto the A6010 and we turned left onto the A5145. We ran forwards onto the B5213 and we ran into Urmston. We turned right onto The B5214 and passing the former RBS bank which is currently up for sale. We turned right into the B5214 and we ran North for a short while. We turned left into Moorside Road and into Davyhulme. We passed the Trafford General hospital and close to the Manchester Ship Canal before we turned Northwards onto Woodsend Road. We continued East along Davyhulme Road and we turned left onto Woodhouse Road. We re-joined the Northbound B5214 and back under the M60. We passed the Trafford Golf Centre and then we turned right into the Trafford Centre bus station next to the former BP garage. Once off the bus we took a few pictures. We saw Go North West 4132 on a #20 to Bolton.

Go North West 4132 in Trafford Centre bus station

We headed to the toilet and afterwards we came back to see what we could catch. We saw Stagecoach Manchester 21420 arrive on a #52 to Failsworth.

Stagecoach Manchester 21420 in Trafford Centre bus station

Whilst we waited for the bus to be readied for service ewe took some more pictures. We saw Go North West 6241 on a #21 to Agecroft.

Go North West 6241 in Trafford Centre bus station

We saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 21420 and it was ready for service. We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network Day Ticket under the scanner. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside of Stagecoach Manchester 21420 before we sat down.

Inside Stagecoach Manchester 21420

The bus set off out of the bus station and onto the B5214. We turned left onto the B5211 and we crossed over the Manchester Ship canal. We turned right onto the B5230 and we turned left onto Trafford Road. We ran to the end and we turned right onto the A57. On the edge of Eccles we ran forwards onto Church Street and we continued into the centre of Eccles and into the interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we sat down in the town and Matthew had a can of Coke. When we had finished we headed to the bus stop so we could head back towards The Trafford Centre. Whilst we waited we saw Go North West 3459 on a #10 to Brookhouse.

Go North West 3459 in Eccles

A short time later we saw another nbus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Go North West 6179 on a #22 to The Trafford Centre.

Go North West 6179 in Eccles

We got on the bus and we flashed the Bee Newtwork Bus Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along Church Street and forwards onto Liverpool Road. We turnd left onto the B5211 and we headed into Barton upon Irwell and over the Manchester Ship Canal. We turned right onto the B5214 and we came into the Trafford Centre from the North end. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We went to the vending machine and we bought a bottle of Coke. We returned to the bus station and we looked for something back towards Stockport. A short time later we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 12113 on a #23 to Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 12113 in Trafford Centre bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Bee Newtwork Bus Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto the B5214. We went Southwards under the M60 and straight down into the centre of Urmston. We turned left onto the B5213 and we ran Eastwards inti Stretford. We decided to do the bus to the next stop on the other side of the crossroads. After a stop in the centre of Stretford we travelled Northwards onto the A5145. We crossed the A6010 and we followed the B5217. We ran through Chorlton and just after we passed the Barlow Moor Road tram stop we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 12113 as it continued towards Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 12113 in Chorlton

Once off the bus we realised that we had gone a stop too far so we walked back down the A5145 and crossed over the road. WE went into the Co-op and we bought Coke, Cakes and some chocolate. We crossed over the road and we headed to the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 12090 on a #25 to Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 12090 in Chorlton

We got on the bus and we flashed the Bee Newtwork Bus Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along the A5145 and we headed Southwards. We turned left onto Mauldeth Road West and we headed Eastwards. As we travlled back I called mum to see where she had moved the car to. She had driven to a nearby Tesco so I worked out which bus we could catch to get close by. We ran under the A5103 and we continued forwards onto Mauldeth Road into Ladybarn. We crossed over the A34 and we continued along Mauldeth road before turning right onto Burnage Lane. We turned left onto Mauldeth Road and we headed Southwards. We turned left onto Clifton Road and at the roundabout we turned right to continued following Clifton Road. We turned left onto Heaton Moor road and right onto Parsonage Road. We turned left onto Heaton Road and we went ober the railway line before turning right onto the Southbound A6 and we turned right onto the A5145. We turned left onto Heaton Lane and we turned right onto Astley Street to the transport interchange and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed into the Interchange to look for a bus that was stopping at the peel centre. We had a choice od doing either the #322 or the #330. We looked on stand and we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 11916 on a #322 to Houghton Green.

Stagecoach Manchester 11916 in Stockport Interchange

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Newtwork Bus Day ticket under the scanner for the final time today before we went downstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Astley Street and we turned left onto Heaton Lane and at the roundabout we turned right onto the A560 and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw the other bus that we could have caught, Stagecoach Manchester 18927 on a #330 to Ashton-under-Lyne.

Stagecoach Manchester 18927 in Stockport

We set off on foot along the A560 and under the M60. We got a bit disoriented with all the roads and paths and eventually we found our way to Tesco. Mum was on the car park near to the entrance. We got in the car and we hd a Dairy Milk Buttond ice cream. We set off out of Tesco and we ran up Tivoy Way. We turned sharp right onto the B6167 and we stopped at the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy and washed it down with a bottle of Coke. When I had finished eating we turned around and we went back down the B6167. We turned left onto Tivot WaY and we joined the Westbound M60. We coninued to the M56 and we ran near to the airport. We turned onto the A556 and we ran the last few miles to the M6. As we travlled down the M6 we saw Selwyns BX16 CKD. We came off the M6 at Junction 16 and we went Southwards down the A500. As we travelled down the A500 we saw Eminence Travel BV19 YJJ. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we saw Amans Travel BV19 YFM on a rail replacement service. We ran along the high level A500 and onto Wheildon Road. After dropping off uncle Dave we set off onto Wheildon Road and we ran 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 and right onto the A5035. We got back to the house around 20:30. Matthew had his medication and chilled out on his computer. Matthew did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew settled down around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Trent Vale 15-08-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67158	Hanley BS	Trentham, Man in Space	21	First Potteries
67158	Trentham, Man in Space	Stoke, stop R	21	First Potteries
63179	Blurton, Magdalen Road	Trent Vale, Chubb Way	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Blurton and going to the pub, but first he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medications. Matthew got up and had pancakes for breakfast washed down with orange juice. In the morning Matthew went to Fenton by taxi. Matthew came downstairs and waited for a taxi. We set off onto Tample Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Road. We crossed over City Road and onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill. We went into the retail park and we got out. We went into Dunelm Mill. We went to the cafe and Matthew had a bottle of Coke. when we had finished we went outside. We waited for a taxi and we went to Hanley. We set off onto Victoria Road and at Joiners Square we crossed over the roundabout and onto Lichfield Street. We ran up the hill to Hanley and we pulled into the car park. Matthew went to the chip shop and had sausage chips and gravy for dinner and a can of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over the ring road and we continued up Lichfield Street. We turned right onto Old Hall Street and we went to B&M. Matthew bought a present to grandad as it was his birthday. We paid for our shopping and we went around the corner onto Lichfield Street and into the bus station. We waited for a bus to Trentham. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 794 on a #32X to Uttoxeter.

D&G Bus 794 in Hanley bus station

A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67158 on a #21 to Trentham.

First Potteries 67158 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the bus station. and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned left onto Copeland Street. We continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We turned left onto Campbell Place and forwards onto London Road. We continued through Oakhill and past the former Oakhill pub. We ran into Trent Vale and we turned left onto the A34 and we saw First Potteries 35691 on a #21 to Hanley. We went under the A500 into Hanford. We turned left onto Church Lane and we ran up to the top of the hill. We turned right into Wilson Road and at the end we turned left onto New Inn Lane. We turned left onto Pacific Road and we continued around onto Constance Avenue and we stopped. We continued around the loop and we re-joined 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 crossed under the A500. 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. Once off the bus we set off along London Road. We turned right into the A52 and we turned left onto South Wolfe Street and we ran past the Stoke Indoor Market. We waited for a taxi back to Fenton. We got in the taxi and we set off along Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we continued along the A52. We ran forwards onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street. When Matthew got back we were already waited for him. We went upstairs to get his batteries and to put his photographs on his camera and ge came down and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and we saw Travel Express BK58 DZZ. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we continued onto Heron Street. We ran forwards onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50 roundabout. We continued through Bluyrton and we veered right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back just after 15:00. Once Matthew got back to Blurton. He downloaded his photos onto the computer and had a can of Dr Pepper. Matthew chilled out on his comuter until it was time to go out nad catch the bus to the pub. We set off to the stop all the way over on Magdalen Road and we waited for the bus. A short time later the bus appeared around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63179 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road. We sat down towards the back of the bus and we set off onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line into Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane and we climbed the hill into Hanford. We turned right into Wilson Road and we passed First Potteries 67151 on a #21A to Trentham Gardens. We turned left Church Lane and we ran down the hill and joined the A34 and we saw Cymru Coaches B17 CYM. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and we turned right into Harpfields Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63179 as it continued towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Trent Vale

Once off the bus we crossed over Harpfields Road and we walked along the A34 to the pub. We went into the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. We sat at our table and we waited for mum to arrive. When mum arrived I ordered the food. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 67159 on a #101 to Hanley and Leons 250. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 and we turned left onto Church Lane and into Hanford. We turned right onto Wilson Road and we turned left onto New Inn Lane. We ran through Trentham and we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #21 to Hanley. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and used the computer. Matthew went to bed around 00:30... Mark.

Trip to Longton / Chesterton 14-08-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63558	Fenton, Victoria Place	Longton, Market Street	6A	First Potteries
63174	Longton, Market Street	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
63113	Hanley BS	Chesterton, Rosevale Court	38	First Potteries
794	Chesterton, Rosevale Court	Keele, Veterinary School	K	D&G Bus
35950	Keele, Barnes Hall	Newcastle BS	25	D&G Bus
63103	Newcastle BS	Hanley, stop S6	39	First Potteries
35947	Hanley BS	Stoke, stop Q	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 Shelton Care Group WA22 AVN. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left into City Road and we saw First Potteries 63362 on a #11 to Newcastle. After a short while we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 63358 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street and we passed through Foley We ran forwards into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took picture of First Potteries 63358 before it carried on towards Hanley.

First Potteries 63358 in Longton

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63174 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along King Street and we continued forwards onto Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee due to a diversion we turned right onto Croftifield Street and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and we turned right onto John Street. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63113 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63113 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Festival Park before we sat down. The bus set off onto John Street and we ran down the hill before we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over Broad Street and we continued onto Marsh Street. At the lights we turned left onto Etruria Road past former Sainsbury's supermarket. We went under the A53 and we went forwards onto Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Forge Lane past a new minibus building by the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford and 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 onto Barracks Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Ryecroft. We veered left onto Merrial Street and we turned right onto High Street. We ran forwards onto Liverpool Road and we ran turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran Northwards past the bus garage and we ran through Milehouse. We ran Northwards to the McDonald roundabout and we turned left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto Chesterton. As we turned onto Crackley Bank we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for the next bus towards Kidsgrove. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 794 on a K to Keele. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Crackley bank and we ran down into Chesterton. We ran through Chesterton along the B5500 and we turned left onto London Road. We turned right onto the Northbound the A34 and we turned left onto Lower Milehouse Lane and we turned left onto High Street and left onto the B5368. We turned right onto the B5044 and ran through Silverdale. We turned left onto the A525 and we climbed the steep hill up to Keele and we turned left into the campus. We got up and got off the bus. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35950 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the campus We turned right onto University Drive and we ran up to the entrance of the campus before turning right onto the A525. We ran down the hill and we crossed over the roundabout. We went past the scrapyards and we turned left onto Orme Road. We ran through the estate and to the end of the road. We turned left onto the A525 and at the roundabout onto the Southbound A34. We ran down two roundabout and we went left onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at McDonalds. We went to the toilet. Afterwards we went down High Street and we turned left onto Hassell Street. We continued onwards to the bus station. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63103 on a #39 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. Matthew drank a can of Cherry Coke. 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 ran up the hill into Hanley and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we got up and got off the bus. We walked up through Old Hall Street. We continued along Parliament Row and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We walked forwards onto Lichfield Street and over the ring road. We walked round onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto Derby Street and we stopped at Derby Street Pharmacy. After the brief stop we went up Derby Street. We crossed the ring road and we went onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35947 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35947 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the Keele before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street onto Bethesda street where we crossed over the ring road and we ran down through Shelton along Cauldon Road and we turned left onto Station Road outside the railway station. We went forwards onto A52 and we followed the road around to the right and under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke town centre along Church Street where we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over Church Street and we walked around the corner onto Campbell Place and we walked up to Sainsbury's. Matthew did his weekly shop and we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along London Road and forwards onto Campbell place. 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. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Whilst he waited he used his computer and watched buses out of the window. When it was time to go to the pub we went downstairs and we got in the car and set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road and we turned right onto Whieldon Road and we stopped at Uncle Dave's, but it wasn't the right today visit. We went back to the pub. We got in the car and we set off onto Whieldon Road and we joined the A500. We ran along the high level A500 and we came of at Stoke. We turned right onto Stoke road and we ran up through Shelton and Snow Hill into Hanley. We ran anti-clockwise around the ring road and we came off onto Town Road. We ran forwards onto the A5272 ans we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a chciken burger and chips ashed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had a chocolate fudge brownie. When we had finished we returned to the residential unit by car. We set off onto the A5272 and we ran forwards onto Town Road. We joined the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to joiners Square and we turned right onto the A52. We ran past the railway station and we ran alongside the railway and 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 the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a can of Irn Bru and biscoff Chessescake. 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 13-08-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63354	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
6008	Newcastle BS	Meir, Broadway	1	D&G Bus
63357	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. We whilst waiting we saw Cabability WA64 BRX. Later on Matthew went downstairs to do his shopping. We set of onto City Road. After crossing over the road we turned right into Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. Part way down Victoria Road and we turned left onto Victoria Road. In Aldi Matthew picked up his weekly shop. After he had done his shopping we went to Hanley in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran down to joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran towards Hanley. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to the other side of Town We exited the ring road onto Town Road. The bus came in through Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We got out of the taxi When we walked along Stafford Street and we turned left onto Tontine Square and we sat on the bench the bank. We continued through the square onto Parliament Row and we visited the Pound Bakery. Matthew brought a sausage roll and a bottle of Coke. We sat down on a bench and Matthew had his sausage roll for dinner washed down bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we walked along Tontine street and onto Lichfield Street. We called for a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off down Lichfield Street and over the ring road. We ran down to joiners Square and we went over the roundabout onto Victoria Road past Adsa and the B&M. We turned right onto Manor Street and we turned right onto City Road and we ran down the hill to Smithpool Road. We turned left and left again onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63354 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63354 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a walk around Newcastle. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67142 on a #22 to Longton. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus towards Meir. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6008 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 6008 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Meir before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the grounds and onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton Transport Interchange onto Baths Road and we ran forwards onto Market Street. We turned left onto Anchor Road and right onto Sutherland Road. We ran to the other end of the road and we turned left onto Weston Coyney Road. We ran up the hill past Matthew's old respite place and at the end we turned right onto the A520 and we turned left onto Brookwood Drive. We turned right onto Stansmore Road and we turned left onto Leason Road. We paused in the Square before going onto Woodville Road. We turned left onto the A520 and we ran into the centre of Meir. At the roundabout we turned right onto Broadway and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked into Broadway. We turned left onto the A520. Once off the bus we waied for a taxi back to Fenton. It was a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along the A520 and we turned right at the roundabout onto the Westbound A50. We ran through Longton to Fenton and we came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we went through the traffix lights onto Heron Street. We ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window whilst and ate his Manchester tart whilst we waited for tea. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car BD24 NNC parked up in their garage.

Afford rent-a-car BD24 NNC in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63354 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63354 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill and we ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we haded down to the bottom end of the bus station to see what we might catch. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we visited a cash machine. We turned left into Church Street and we turned left onto Bridge Street and we went under the subway on to the A34. We turned left Dunkirk and we walked up Castle Hill Road and we right onto Stanier Street. We got out of the taxi and we saw turquoise minibus BX13 XDU. We got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew went outside and went on the slide. He also spent time in the indoor soft play area. We watch buses out of the window we saw grey minibus SH74 FET. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We set off onto Stanier Street. When we returned to Fenton in a Intercity taxi. We set off along Stanier Road. We turned right onto John O' Gaunt's road and left onto Silverdale Road. We turned left onto the A525 and we ran past the dancing Octopus. We turned right onto the Southbound A34. We turned right onto Newcastle Lane and we ran through Penkhull onto Penkhull New Road. We turned right onto London Road. We ran into Stoke and onto the one-way system. We ran forwards onto Campbell Place. We turned left onto Church Street and right onto Liverpool Road. We turned right onto Elanora Street and right onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and left onto Church Street and we crossed over the A500 and onto City Road before going under the railway line. We climbed the hill and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. 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