Trip to Crewe / Sneyd Green 25-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63173	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11X	First Potteries
6006	Newcastle BS	Sneyd Green, Sneyd Arms	9	D&G Bus
7239 VT	Sneyd Green, Buxton Street	Hanley BS	19	Stanton's of Stoke
67155	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to out for 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. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and and we stopped at Aldi to pickup Matthew's weekly shop. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the Burslem in Lucky Seven taxi. We set off up Victoria Road and we ran down the hill. We crossed over the roundabout at Joiners Square onto Lichfield street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We went around the ring-road and we got onto the A50. We ran through Burslem we past Lidl supermarket. We around the back of Tunstall High Street past the police station. We re-joined the High Street and ran through Sandyford. We ran through Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove. We went under the railway line and into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34 onto the B5077. We continued into Alsager and we ran forwards into Radway Green. We continued up Slaughter hill and we ran up to Haslington before running towards Crewe along the A534. We ran inti the town and past the railway station before turning right into Edleston Road. We ran into the centre of Crewe and we followed the road around onto Delamere Street. We walked onto the bus station is currently being re-developed and we have set up a new temporary bus station to the West of the original site. We sat down in the chip restaurant and we order our food. Matthew went to the toilet and the food arrived. He had Chips beans and sausage with 2 round of bread and butter washed down with a cup of Coke. After we had finished eating headed back to the bus station. After we had finished we walked back through the bus station. After we had finished we walked back through the bus station and we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #3 to Hanley. When we had finished we returned We got in the car and we set off onto Edleston Road and we turned left onto the A534. We ran past the railway station and we continued up towards Haslington. We turned right onto Slaughter Hill and we ran back through Radway Green and into Alsager. We continued over the A34 and into Staffordshire and we ran under the railway line into Kidsgrove. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and we continued into Sandyford. We joined Tunstall High Street and then we ran around the town centre and joined Scotia Road near to Asda. We ran up into Burslem and we continued along the A50 into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road to Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we turned right onto the A52. We ran forwards past the railway station and we veered left towards Fenton. We turned left onto City Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Mathew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. After getting ready Matthew set off downstairs onto Temple Street and cut through onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford rent-a-car CA70 BXY parked up in Elsing Street.

Afford rent-a-car CA70 BXY in Fenton

We continued to the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63173 on a #11X to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we visited Poundland. When we had finished shopping we walked up Castle Walk and we set off onto Hassell Street and we visited a cash machine. We turned left into Stubbs Street and we walked out of the bus station. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6006 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G Bus 6006 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road. At the roundabout we went left onto Newcastle lane and we ran up the hill into the centre of Penkhull. We turned left onto St Thomas Place and forwards onto Princes Street. We past the old school. on the left old North Staffs Royal Infirmary. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran down into Stoke. We passed through Church Street and the bus topped in the town centre. After a brief stop we continued over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 and we ran past the railway station to joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station onto john Street and we ran down the hill to Bethesda Street. We ran past the museum and we ran forwards onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity street and at the top of the hill we turned left onto Stafford Street. We ran forwards onto Quadrant Road and we went across the ring road along Town Road. We ran forwards onto the A5272 and into Sneyd Green. We turned right onto Milton Road and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over Milton Road and ee set off towards the pub we went into the pub and Matthew found a seat where he could see out of the window. Matthew had Sausage, egg beans and chips with bacon and 2 oatcakes washed down with a glass of Coke. for dessert Matthew had toffee sponge pudding and custard. We crossed over Tor Street and we turned right onto Buxton Street and we turned right onto the A5272 and we waited for the bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud Stanton's of Stoke 7239 VT on a #19 to Hanley.

Stanton's of Stoke 7239 VT in Sneyd Green

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto Southwards down the A5272 and forwards onto Town Road and we crossed over the ring road. As we ran onto Quadrant Road and we went forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street and we entered the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew went to the toilet. We turned left onto Lichfield Street. We headed into the bus station and we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67155 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and 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 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 walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to his room. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Matthew went back upstairs and 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 / Trentham 24-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67155	Fenton, Royal Oak	Stoke, stop P	23	First Potteries
35949	Stoke, stop N	Stoke, Hancock Street	25	First Potteries
35944	Hanley BS	Trentham, Longton Road	101	First Potteries
63358	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
67177	Hanley BS	Blythe Bridge, Old Bill's Garage	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. Wehilst we saw Travel Express SM65 DMY. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw black minibus EN74 OGT. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-op and Matthew had a sandwich for breakfast and bottle of Coke. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto 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. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As soon as it cam into view we knew it was First Potteries 35950 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley. before we sat down. The bus set off out of Stoke town centre and across the A500. We crossed under the railway line before turning left onto the A52 and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up to the A52 and we saw First Potteries 67143 on a #501 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67143 in Stoke

Once off the bus we walked up to the A52 and we turned left onto Mawson Grove and we went into Hanley Park. We went to the pavillion and the cafe was closed! We returned to The Parkway and we turned right onto Hardings Road and we stopped at the bus stop on Regent Road. We stopped at the Premier and Matthew had a viennetta and can of Bar Bubblegum. We walked down Regent Road and we turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we turned right the ring road. we turned into the the stop outside the bus station. Whilst we waited for a bus back to Fenton and Matthew visited the toilet. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 35944 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35944 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Gardens and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and right onto Bethesda Street. We ran down Broad Street and we crossed the ring road onto Snow Hill and at the roundabout we turned Shelton New Road. Due to roadwork we went the wrong way around the one-way system. We ran over the canal and railway line. We ran through the cross road up to Hartshill and at the roundabout we ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one-way system and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned right into the bus station. After a brief stop we Continued onto Barracks Road and forwards onto the Southbound A34. We ran past the hospital into Trent Vale and under the A500 into Hanford. We continued into Trentham and we got up and got off the bus near to Trentham Garden. Once off the bus we crossed over the A34 and we went into the gardens and we walked to the North West corner and we stopped to Frankie & Benny's. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards when he came back we ordered some food. Matthew had a classic cheeseburger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke followed by a apple & blueberry pie and ice cream. When we had finished around the North end of the lake and Matthew stopped to got to the toilet. later on we walked through the retail village and we walked to the the garden centre. 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. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63358 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63358 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 went under the A500 in Trent Vale. We continued Northwards into Newcastle and past the hospital. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and into Newcastle bus station. After a brief stop we continued towards Hanley. We set off 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. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63356 on a #103 to Crewe. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. It was First Potteries 67177 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67177 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Blythe Bridge 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. We continued onto City Road and forwards onto King street and we ran through Foley and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and then we continued onto Uttoxeter Road. We ran through Normacot and then we joined the A50. We ran fast up to Meir and we came off the A50 onto Broadway. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A520 and we headed up the hill to Rough Close and we turned left onto Grindley Lane. We turned left onto Whitestone Road and then left onto Lysander Road. We ran around the Meir Park and we crossed over the A50 onto the A521. We ran into Blythe Bridge and we crossed over the railway line. We continued into the town centre and as we travelled we passed Harry Shaw YJ69 VLX. We continued into the town centre and we went under the railway line. we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for someone to come and pick us up. We got in the car and we set off along Uttoxeter Road. We turned right onto the A521 and we ran forwards onto the Westbound A50. We ran through Meir into Longton. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned right onto the A50 link road. We turned left onto King Street and we ran forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over 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 Etruria / Wolstanton 23-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YJ69 EHG	Fenton	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express
YJ69 EHG	Fenton	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express

Today Matthew was going back to the residential unit, but not before he had been out for dinner and to get his weekly shopping. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up just after 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready and we went out just before 12:00. We set off to Newcastle to pick up our friend. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and onto the A5035. We continued to Trentham and we turned right onto the A34 and we saw First Potteries 35940 on the #101 to Stafford. We ran through Hanford and we crossed the A500 and we continued through Trent Vale and into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road. We turned left onto Ryecroft and stopped to pick up our friend. After we picked him up We crossed over Ryecroft we ran forwards onto the A53. We ran around one-way system and onto the A52. We ran up to Hartshill and we ran forwards onto Shelton New Road. We turned right onto Garner Street and we stopped at the food truck. Our old friend Baz was at the food truck today! Matthew had a cumberland ring with bacon and egg washed down with can of Coke. When we had finished Matthew had a hug off Baz and we set of to the shop. We ran along Garner Street to Etruria and we turned left onto the A53. We veered left onto Forge Lane and we ran forwards onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned left onto the Etruria Valley Link Road. We went under the A500 and we turned left onto the retail park and we saw white minibus LV64 ZLN parked up. We did Matthew's weekly shopping and before we went back to the car we saw orange minibus MXZ 5646 parked up.

MXZ 5646 in Wolstanton

We set off through the retail park and we turned left onto the A527. We ran to the top of the hill and we turned left to follow the A527 into Newcastle. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we pulled up. We dropped out our friend. Matthew went up to the flat to have a look around. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards had a can of Dr Pepper. Whilst in the flat we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #99 to Chell Heath. When we had finished the drink we went down to the car. We set off onto Ryecroft and we turned right onto Barracks Road and we saw D&G Bus 155 on a #85 to Nantwich. We turned keft onto the Southbound A34 we ran down to Trent Vale and under the A500 into Hanford. We ran into Trentham and at the roundabout we turned left onto the A5035. We ran into Blurton and we got back to home just before 14:00. Matthew had a piece of chocolate cake and a can of Dr Pepper. We wrote some Blog and afterwards Matthew returned to the residential unit. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw blue minibus SB72 OYJ parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link OW73 RYR. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we also watched buses out of the window and we saw Afford rent-a-car HT73 SSU.

Afford rent-a-car HT73 SSU in Fenton

For a late tea Matthew had chicken and rice with naan bread followed by angel cake and custard and washed it down with a can of Irn Bru. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we walked down to the entrance of the park. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Grove Road. We crossed over the Whieldon Road and we saw it was Travel Express YJ69 EHG. We got on the bus and we set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto City Road and we ran up onto King Street and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton. The bus stopped on Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Sutherland Road and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in Travel Express YJ69 EHG. We set off onto along Sutherland Road and left onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Market Street and left onto The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and 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 Woverhampton / Codsall 21-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
5404	Wednesfield, (stop N6)	Wolverhampton BS	59	NX West Midlands
2113	Wolverhampton BS	Wobaston, Upton Green	6	NX West Midlands
2018	Wobaston, Upton Green	Whitmore Reans, Hordern Grove	6	NX West Midlands
671	Whitmore Reans, Hordern Grove	Codsall, Church Road	5	Chaserider
144	Codsall, Church Road	Wolverhampton BS	5	Chaserider
2089	Wolverhampton BS	Ashmore, Fitzmaurice Road	69	NX West Midlands

Today we decided to re-visit Wolverhampton. We were checking the weatyer as we were expecting thunder storms and it appeared to be slightly better to the South. It was also Dave Day and they were expecting thousands of motorbikes to be heading North up the M6 going towards Barrow for Dave Day. Saturday morning we made a decision to go to Wolverhampton. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:30 and had toast and apple juice for breakfast. He also had a can of Fanta Orange. We got ready to go out and we set off just after 12:00. We got in the car and we set off onto the A5035. We turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way and we saw D&G Bus 781 on a #24 to Hanley. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off at Heron Cross avoiding the roadworks on Blurton Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and left onto Grove Road. We continued onto Whieldon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. After we picked up uncle Dave we continued down Whieldon Road and we ran forwards onto the A500. We turned right onto the A52 and right onto the Southbound A500. We ran through hanford to Hanchurch and we joined the Southbound M6. As we travelled Southwards we saw an unidentified grey tri-axle coach, an unidentified JKT coach and Imperial Coaches BU74 YSK. We accidentially missed junction 12 so we came off at junction 11. We turned left onto the A460 and at the next roundabout we ran forwards onto the A4601. We ran Northwards for around a mile and we turned left onto the A5. We continued for about another 1/4 of a mile and we stopped at the truck stop. As it was hot, we sat on a table outside under the shelter. We ordered the food and Matthew sat outside with uncle Dave. Matthew had a full English breakfast washed down with a can of Cherry Coke. When we had finished eating Matthew went to the toilet and we bought a Cherry Bakwell for later on. We got in the car and we set off onto the Eastbound A5. We turned right onto the A4601 and we ran forwards onto the A460. At the motorway junction we veered left onto the A462. We ran South for a few miles, we crossed over the M6 and we headed South Towards New Invention. We turned right onto the A4124 and we ran around Wednesfield and we entered Bentley Bridge retail park and we parked up. We said goodbye to mum and we walked thrugh the retail park and onto the canal. We walked past the pub and we crossed over the canal onto Wolverhampton Road. AS we waited to cross over New Cross Avenue we saw a bus approaching. As it approached we saw it was National Express West Midlands 5404 on a #59 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands 5404 in Wednesfield

We crossed the road and we walked to the bus stop and got on the bus. We booked an nBus day group ticket at £9.60 before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Wolverhampton Road past New Cross hospital. We headed West and we turned right onto the A4124. We ran back into town along the dual carriageway and we crossed under the railway line. We crossed the ring road and we ran along the contraflow lane adjacent to the ring road that took us straight to the entrance of the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed out of the bus station to the shop. Matthew bouught a bottle of Coke and some chocolate. When we had finished we headed inside and we and we sat down and contemplated what we would catch next. It was raining. Whilst we thought about what to catch we saw Rotala Diamond 32125 on a #27 to Dudley.

Rotala Diamond 32125 in Wolverhampton bus station

We had a sit down and Matthew shared a pack of Cadbury's Snack biscuits. He also had his bottle of Coke. We saw Woods Coaches 366 arriving on a #210 from Gatwick Airport.

Woods Coaches 366 in Wolverhampton bus station

A short time later we saw a bus come in on the adjacent stand. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands on a #6 to Wobaston.

NX West Midlands 2113 in Wolverhampton bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Group Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto the A 4150 and we turned left onto Broad Street. We turned left onto Princess Square and we turned right onto Lichfield Street. We ran through Queen Square and we continued onto Darlington Street. We turned right ont Waterloo Road and we crossed over the ring road and we ran forwards onto Waterloo Road. We veered left onto New Hampton Road East and we ran forwards onto New Hampton Road West. We turned right onto Court Road and we turned left onto Hordern Road. We crossed over the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal and under a former railway line. We turned right onto Aldersley Road and we ran through Aldersley. We turned left onto Green Land and we turned right onto Pendeford Avenue. We crossed over the Shrewsbury line and we turned right onto Ryefield. We ran through Dovecotes and we turned right onto the Droveway. We crossed over the Shropshire Union Canal and we turned right onto Blaydon Road. We ran to a small bus terminus and we turned aruound and headed back Northwards up Blaydon Road. We turned right onto Droveway and we continued up to the i54 industrial estate. We turned around at the roundabout and we turned left onto Wobaston Road. We turned right onto Patshull Avenue and the bus pulled into the bus terminus where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 2113 before it returned on a #6 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands 2113 in Wobaston

Once off the bus we walked down Patshull Avenue and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we went to the bar and had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and we saw the #25 and the #3 go past. We headed back to the same stop and as we apporoached we saw a bus at the terminus. As we got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 2018 on a #6 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands 2018 in Wobaston

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Group Day ticket to the driver. The bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside of National Express West Midlands 2018 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside NX West Midlands 2018

The bus sat for a few minutes waiting for departure time. A short time later we set off onto Patshull Avenue and we turned left onto Wobaston Road. We turned right into the 154 estate and we did a u-turn at the roundabout. We headed Southwards onto The Droveway and we turned left onto to Blaydon Road and we stop at the small bus terminus. We headed back Northwards up Blaydon Road and we turned left onto THe Droveway. We crossed over the canal and we turned left onto Ryefield. We turned left onto Barnhurst Lane and we went over the railway line. We continued onto Pendeford Avenue and we turned left onto Green Lane. We continued onto Aldersley Road and we ran through Aldersley. We turned left onto Hordern Road and we ran under a former railway line and over the canal. We continued into Whitmore Reans and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 2018 as it continued on a #6 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands 2018 in Whitmore Reans

Once off the bus we crossed the road and checked the timetable. We had 20 minutes for the next bus to Codsall so we walked to the corner shop. We went in the shop and Matthew bought a bottle of Dr Pepper and a Twirl. We headed back to the bus stop and Matthew sat on the grass. Across the road was a former care home which is going to be re-developed. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Chaserider 671 on a #5 to Codsall.

Chaserider 671 in Whitmore Reans

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Group Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Hornden Road and we went over the canal and under the railway line. We ran forwards onto Lowlands Avenue and we were passed by 2 hills Coaches coaches. We turned right onto Lower Street and we ran forwards onto Codsall Road. We crossed the roundabout and continued along Codsall Road. We comtinued onto Birches Road and we passed Bilbrook Railway station and ran onto Duck Lane. We continued onto Bilbrook Road and we turned left onto Watery Lane. We continued onto Elliotts Lane and we turned right onto Wolverhampton Road. We continued onto Bakers Way and the bus terminated. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of Chaserider 671 before it returned on a #5 to Wolverhampton.

Chaserider 671 in Codsall

Once off the bus we walked across the green into town and we had a choice of 3 pubs to visit. We went to the Banks' pub as it seemed the best. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we headed to the bar and had a glass of Coke. We had our drink and watched some darts. When we had finished we headed back to the green. We sat on a bench with uncle Dave and Matthew had a Twirl. A short time later we saw the bus arrive at the terminus. We saw it was Chaserider 144 on a #5 to Wolverhampton.

Chaserider 144 in Codsall

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Group Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Westwards along Bakers Way and we turned around on the bus lane and Headed Eastwards. We ran forwards onto Wolverhampton Road and we turned left onto Elliotts Lane. We continued onto Watery Lane and we turned right onto Bilbrook Road. We continued onto Duck Lane and we ran past the shops and the railway station. We turned left onto Birches Road. We continued onto Codsall Road and we crossed over a roundabout. We ran forwards onto Lower Street and we turned left onto Lowlands Avenue. We continued onto Hordern Road and we ran under the disused railway line and over the canal. We continued onto Hunter Street and we turned left onto New Hampton Road West. We turned left onto Evans Street and we ran forwards onto Dunstall Road. We followed Dunstall Road to the left and we ran around the roundabout and Headed Southwards down Waterloo Road. We ran past Molineux and we headed towads the ring road. We crossed the ring road an unidentified Johnson coach pulled along side us and turned left onto the ring road. We continued along Waterloo Road and forwards onto School Street. We turned left onto Salop Street and we continued onto Cleveland Street. We turned left onto Garrick Street and right onto Bilston Street. We turnrf left at the roundabout onto the A4150 and we enetered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed to the toilet. after Matthew had used the toilet we looked for a bus towards Ashmore as mum had driven to Farmfoods to pick up pop. Whilst had a look what we could catch we saw Chaserider 3010 on layover.

Chaserider 3010 in Wolverhampton bus station

There were a couple of different buses we could have done but we saw that the next #59 was 5404 that we had done earlier in the day. We decided to wait for a #69. We sat at the appropriate stand and a short time later we saw the bus arrive. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 2089 on a #69 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 2089 in Wolverhampton bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Group Day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we joined the Northbound A4150. We turned right onto the A4124 and we headed Eastwards out of Wolverhampton. We veered left onto Wolverhampton Road and we turned left into New Cross hospital. We turned right onto Prestwood Road West. We crossed the B4484 and we continued onto Lower Prestwood Road. We turned right onto Wood End Road and we turned left onto Moathouse Lane West. We turned left onto Ridge Lane. We turned right onto Linthouse Lane and we turned left onto Griffiths Drive. We Turned right to continued along Griffiths Drive and we passes National Express West Midlands 5404 nwhich we had been on ealier in the day. We turned right onto Peacock Avenue. We ran to the end and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of National Express West Midlands 2089 as it continued towards Walsall.

NX West Midlands 2089 in Ashmore

Once off the bus we walked to the end of the road and we turned right onto the A4124. We crossed over the canal and we met up with mum at farmfood. We got in the car and Matthew had an orange flavour ice lolly. We got in the car and we set off towards the chip shop. We joined the Westbound A4124 and we turned left onto Stubby Lane. We ran to the next roundabout and we parked up near to the shop. Matthew went with mum to the shop whilst I went to the chip shop to get some food. matthew bought some cold pop for us all to drink and went back to the car. I came back with food and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of Coke. when I had finished eating we set off Northwards up Stubby Lane and we turned right onto the A4124. We ran Northwards up the A462 and we joined the Northbound M6. We came off the M6 at junction 15 and we ran forwards onto the A500. We ran through Hamford and Sideway and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We turned right onto the A52 and right onto the Southbound A500. We veered left onto Wheildon Road and we stopped to drop off uncle Dave. We continued up Whieldon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and at the roundabout we turned right onto the Westbound A50. We came off at Stanley Matthews Way and we ran Southwards. We turned left onto the A5035 and we got home just after 20:00. Matthew had his medication and we wrote the Blog and we did the e-mail. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke and a Flake ice cream. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we to bed around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 20-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries
6008	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
35684	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, O/s Cherry Tree PH	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Blurton. He was also going to visit grandma and go to the pub, but first he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up around 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had crumpets amd orange juice for breakfast. Later on Matthew went to Shelton by taxi. Matthew went downstairs and got in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Temple Street where we saw Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill to Stoke and we turned right onto the A52 and we ran past the railway station. We turned left onto Conway Street and we got out of the taxi. We walked back onto the A52 ans we turned right onto Station Road. We turned right onto College Road and we visited the Family Hub. We continued along College Road and we headed into the park. We visisted the playground and afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. Later on we set off on foot towards Hanley. We walked onto Harding Road and we got a taxi to Hanley. We set off onto The Parkway and we turned right onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we stopped at the chip shop. Matthew had sausage cips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we headed to the bus station. We crossed over the ring Road and Lichfield Street and we headed into the bus station, Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus towards Fenton. A shirt time later we saw a bus on stand. We saw it wasFirst Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67153 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus waited for time before setting off out of the bus station. We went down John Street and onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and 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 crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back to to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we walked back into Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to the room and went on his computer and drank his bottle of Coke. Around 15:00 I came to pick up Matthew. He came downstairs and we cut throught onto City Road. We walked to the bus stop by the flats and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6008 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 6008 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a look around. We saw Stanton's of Stoke 2328 RU heading Northwards. A short time later we saw a suitable bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35684 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35684 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we went upstairs and sitting down. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. We got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 35684 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35684 in Newcastle

We headed up the hill to Grandma's house Matthew had toast and Irn Bru and used the computer. A short time later Matthew went with us to pick up the other car after it's MOT. We set off onto the A34 and we headed towards Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and left onto Ryecroft and we saw Stanton's of Stoke VT63 SOS on a #218 to Endon. We turned right onto the A34 and we headed Northwards to Milehouse. We turned left onto Brymbo Road and we stopped to drop off mum so should could pick up the car. We turned around and we set off back along Brymbo Road and onto the Southbound A34. We ran through Milehouse into Newcastle and we turned left onto Ryecroft. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we rejoined the A34. We headed up the hill and we parked near to Grandma's house. We went back into Grandma's and Matthew had another can of Irn Bru. Around 17:30 we set off to pick up uncle Dave. We set off onto Occupation Street and we joined the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. At the end we turned right onto 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. We turned right onto the A500. We veered left into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We set off back down towards Stoke and onto the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and and we went around the one-way system and we turned left onto London Road. We headed into the West End. We ran to the end of London Road and we sat at the light waiting to turn right onto the A34. We continued up to the pub and we parked up. We walked into the pub and Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included white coach BT25 VWA. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34. We ran to Hanford and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran through Side to Stoke and we turned right onto City Road. We headed back South on the A500 and we veered left onto Whieldon Road past the old Board Products factory which is being converted into a new soft play place. We dropped off uncle Dave and we ran back up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed the A50. We ran through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street and we saw silver minibus SF21 FRK parked up. We turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog. Matthew had a bath and afterwards we had a flake Ice cream and a can of Dr Pepper. We wrote some of the Blog and we went to bed around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Kidsgrove / Chesterton 19-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67141	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63146	Hanley BS	Kidsgrove, Mount Road	39	D&G Bus
135	Kidsgrove, Mount Road	Chesterton, Rosevale Court	95	First Potteries
63146	Chesterton, Rosevale Court	Newcastle BS	39	First Potteries
63116	Newcastle BS	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
6008	Longton, stop C	Fenton, adj Travers Court	1A	D&G Bus
63101	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop Q	11	First Potteries
35685	Stoke, stop P	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	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 First Potteries 67174 on a #11 to Newcastle. Matthwe went into the living room and we went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw Little Den Nursery LX61 BFM. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67141 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street. We turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road. We ran under the railway line and up through Shelton. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got a picture of First Potteries 67141.

First Potteries 67141 in Hanley bus station

Matthew walked into the bus station and went to the toilet. We set off out of the bus station 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 onto Botteslow Street and Matthew visited the doctor. Afterwards we walked back up to the ring road and around to Charles Street. We went forwards onto Tontine Street and we stopped at The Card Factory. We visited Poundland for a a bottle of Coke. After we had finished shopping we walked back down Tontine Street. AS it was a nice day we sat on the seats and Matthew had a chicken sandwich washed down with bottle of Coke. We walked back down onto Lichfield Street. When we got back to the bus station. Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63146 on a #39 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63146 in Kidsgrove

We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we ran forwards onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and left onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto New Hall Street and we re-joined Marsh Street. We ran forwards onto the A50 and we ran through Cobridge up to Burslem. We ran into the centre of town past the old Lloyds bank and onto Scotia Road past the site of the new Lidl. We turned left onto Williamson Street and right onto Tunstall High Street. We continued up the High Street past the City Centre Central depot and past the Tesco Express. We ran to towards Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5371 we walked onto the A50 and onto Heathcote Street and Matthew visited the toilet. As we walked through the King Street and we turned left onto Bedford Road. We turned right onto Victoria Avenue and we stopped at one of the house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. We continued along Victoria Avenue and we walked along a path onto Bedford Road. We turned right onto King Street and we walked around the corner onto Liverpool Road. We waited for the bus towards Hanley. A short time later the bus appeared. It was D&G Bus 135 on a #95 to Audley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off along the A50 and we turned left onto The Avenue. We ran forwards onto First Avenue and we ran to the end. We turned left onto the A34 and at the light we ran straight onto Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto Swan Bank and we turned left onto Jamage Road. We turned left onto Oak Tree Lane and at the roundabout we went forwards onto Talke Road. We crossed over the A500 and we continued onto Liverpool Road. We ran down Crackley Bank and we got up and gt 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 First Potteries 63146 on a #39 to Hanley. 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 over Parkhouse West Road. We turned left onto London Road and at roundabout we went left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A34 and we ran Southwards through Cross Heath through to the edge of Newcastle, We veered left onto Liverpool Road and we turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and we turned right into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Castle Walked and we went past the former Poundland. Afterwards we continued up Castle Walk and we stopped at the Pound Bakery. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke before continuing along Castle Walk. We stopped at the benches at the end to drink the bottle of Coke. We returned to the bus station. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 63116 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63116 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. where we got up and got off the bus. We walked over to Tesco and Matthew used the toilet. Once off we walked onto The Strand and we walked to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6008 on a #1A to Wood Land.

D&G Bus 6008 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down The Strand. We turned left into Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange. After a brief stop we ran out onto Baths Road and we turned left under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC. As we approached the flat we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and use the computer. Later on we went out on the bus to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. On the way we saw Cabability WJ65 BKE.

Cabability WJ65 BKE in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 saw D&G Bus 6011 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 6011 in Stoke

A short time later we saw First Potteries 35691 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35691 in Stoke

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As soon as it cam into view we knew it was First Potteries 35685 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. The bus set off out of Stoke town centre and across the A500. We crossed under the railway line before turning left onto the A52 and we ran past the railway station to joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and 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. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 35685 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35685 in Hanley bus station

Once of the bus Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we went across Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace and we visited Iceland. When we had finished shopping we walked onto Old Hall Street past the site of the old bus station which has now been almost completely demolished. We turned the corner onto Parliament Row and we went to the pub. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished we set off onto Parliament Row and we walked onto Old Hall Street. We went into B&M. Matthew did some shopping and we crossed over the road onto Old Hall Street. We walked up Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63365 on a #7A to Biddulph. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus waited for time before setting off out of the bus station. We went down John Street and onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and 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 crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back to to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we walked back into Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to the room and went on his computer and drank his bottle of Coke. 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.