Trip to Worcester / Red Hill 28-09-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
35159	Worcester BS	Bevere, Bevere Drive	37	First Worcester
21101	Bevere, New Inn	Bevere, New Inn	303	Rotala Diamond
64033	Worcester BS	Blackpole, Winchcombe Drive	35	First Worcester
64045	Blackpole, Winchcombe Drive	Worcester BS	35	First Worcester
35156	Worcester BS	Red Hill, Sixth Form College	44	First Worcester
66693	Red Hill, Red Hill Top	Worcester BS	X50	First Worcester
63361	Worcester BS	Blackpole, Sainsbury's	33	First Worcester

Today we decided to revisit Worcester. Matthew had chosen this destination earlier in the week. Research consisted of checking the local multi-operator tickets and finding where to park and eat. We also received at comment:- Your Websie is very good, like sir Berita Terpopuler Mine, Visit too Villabetting Which is very useful for everyone. I also have a page Villabetting With a very cool appearance. Matthew got up 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We set off just before 12:00 and we joined the A5035. We ran over the railway line into Trentham and at the Trentham Gardens roundabout we joined the Northbound A34. We ran up to Hanford and we joined the Southbound A500. We crossed over the A519 and we joined the Southbound M6. Travelling down on the M6 we saw Abbot Coach Travel E16 ACT, an unidentified Hamiltons of Uxbridge coach, An unidentified Appletons coach, an unidentified James Travel coach, an unidentified white Grayway coach, Stanton's of Stoke XY 5382, Copeland's Tours MIB 542, Truemans J400 TRU & taxi minibus K33 MYY. We couldn't find where we were going to eat in Worcester and there had been warning on the matrix displays of long delays from junctions 3 to 4 on the M5. We decided to come off the M6 and eat at the truckers rest in Cannock. We turned left onto the A460 and we ran forwards onto the A4601. Just before the town we saw Holmeswood PN63 ??? & YN13 TPO parked up at a pub. We turned left onto the A5 and we stopped at the truckers rest. Matthew went to the toilet and had a can of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a full English breakfast. When we had finished we set off onto the A5 and we headed Eastwards. We turned right onto the A4601 and we ran South to the A460. We continued Southwards down the M6 and at junction 8 we joined the Southbound M5. Running down the M5 we saw Alfa 85 / 86, Shearings 644, white coach FJ61 GZG and Richards Bros KX53 SJV and grey coach YJ67 ???. We came off the M5 at junction 6 and we went Westwards along the A449. We turned left and we went Southwards down the A4440. We turned right onto the A44 and we ran through Red Hill into Worcester. We ran into the centre of town and around the one-way system and we entered the crowngatw shopping centre. We parked up and we said goodbye to mum. We went down the stairs and we went too far and ended up in the basement of the shopping centre! We wen up a level and into the 1st floor of the shopping centre. We went down the escalator and down to the level of the bus station. Matthew visited the toilet and afterwards we entered the bus station to look for something to catch. We saw First Worcester 35159 on a #37 to Bevere.

First Worcester 35159 in Worcester bus station

Whilst we waited for the bus to be readied for service we had a look around the bus station. We saw First Worcester 66694 on a #44 to the Sixth Form.

First Worcester 66694 in Worcester bus station

Also seen was Aston's KN52 NFO on a #310 to Clifton on Teme.

Aston's KN52 NFO in Worcester bus station

Another vehicle seen was LMS Travel Y353 HMY on Layover.

LMS Travel Y353 HMY in Worcester bus station

Whilst we waited for the bus to be readied for service we saw Johnson's YY15 NJK on a #150A to Redditch. We got on the bus and we booked City Connecta tickets at £5.50 each. We went upstairs and Matthew took a picture inside First Worcester 35159 before we sat down.

Inside First Worcester 35159

We set off out of the bus station onto The Butts and we turned right onto Shaw Street. We turned left onto Foregate and we headed Northwards out of town. We travelled Northwards through Barbourne and Northwick. We turned left onto Beckett Road and we turned right onto Northwick Road. We turned right onto Willowsea Road and left onto Parkland Road. We turned right onto Grange Avenue and at the end we got up and got off the bus. We had seen on the interactive bus map there was a #303 into Worcester due in 3 minutes from the stop on Ombersley Road. We crossed over Ombersley Road and we walked to the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was required Rotala Diamond 21101 on a #303 to Worcester.

Rotala Diamond 21101 in Bevere

We got on the bus and we flashed the City Connecta tickets to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Southwards down Ombersley Road and we headed into the town centre. We headed South through Northwick and we ran forwards onto Barbourne Road. We ran through Barbourne and into the town centre. We turned right onto Angel Street and we ran into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a look around to see what we could catch. We saw First Worcester 63358 on a #44 to Great Malvern.

First Worcester 63358 in Worcester bus station

We decided to go into the shop and get supplies. We bought a can of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars, as well as some spare batteries. When we had finished in the shop we spotted First Worcester 64033 on a #35 to Blackpole.

First Worcester 64033 in Worcester bus station

Whilst we were waiting for the bus to be readied for service, we spotted an old friend... Former First Potteries bus now First Worcester 42894 on a #31 to Henwick Park.

First Worcester 42894 in Worcester bus station

Once the bus was readied for service we got on First Worcester 64033 and we flashed the City Connecta ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto The Butts and we turned right onto Shaw Street. We ran forwards onto Sansome Street. We turned left onto Lowesmoor and we ran forwards onto Rainbow Hill. We ran forwards onto Astwood Road and we turned right onto Brickfields Road. We continued onto Langdale Drive and at the end we turned left onto Windemere Drive. We turned right by the Glovers Needle onto Cranham Drive. We ran to the end we turned left onto the B4639. We turned left onto Blackpole Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for the next bus back towards Worcester. Matthew had purchased a triple bounty earlier so we shared that whilst we waited for the bus. Whilst waiting for the bus we saw white minibus FH19 MTK heading into the City.

FH19 MTK in Blackpole

We checked on the live interactive map to see where the buses were and which bus it would be. We saw there were 3 buses travelling through Blackpole together, 2 buses on the #35 and a bus on the #33. First Worcester 64045 on a #35 was leading the pack with First Worcester 47517 right behind it on a #33. A few minutes later a bus turned the corner and as predicted it was required First Worcester 64045 on a #35 to Worcester.

First Worcester 64045 in Blackpole

We goWe got on the bus and we flashed the City Connecta tickets to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Southwards down Blackpole Road. Near to Lidl we turned left onto Windermere Drive and we headed back past the Glovers Needle pub. We turned right onto Langdale Drive and we ran through Brickfields. We ran forwards onto Brickfield Road and over the railway line. We turned left onto Astwood Road and we ran Southwards into the City. We ran forwards onto Lowesmoor and we veered left onto Pheasant Street. We crossed the roundabout onto the A38 and we followed the road to the left. We ran forwards onto Angel Street and we ran forwards into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we spotted required First Worcester 35156 on a #44 to the Sixth Form College.

First Worcester 35156 in Worcester bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the City Connecta ticket to the driver. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Worcester 35156.

Inside First Worcester 35156

We went upstairs and we saw the top deck was empty too, so Matthew took another picture inside First Worcester 35156 before we sat down.

Inside First Worcester 35156

The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto All Saint's Road. We continued onto Deansway and past Worcester Cathedral. We continued onto London Road and we ran into Red Hill. At the roundabout we turned left onto Spetchley Road. We travelled down the road a few hundred yards and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we decided to turn down the bus coming back and walk to the pub. As we walked towards the pub we saw Custom Travel AF65 HGO.

Custom Travel AF65 HGO in Red Hill

We walked walked Spetchley Road and we stopped at the pub on the roundabout. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we met up with uncle Dave. We had around 25 minutes until the next bus was due to Worcester. We visited the garage around the corner and Matthew brought a chocolate bar and a Kinder Egg. We crossed over the A44 and we sat in the bus stoop to wait for the bus back to Worcester. Mum messaged us to say she had gone to Sainbury's in Blackpole. Whilst we waited for our bus we saw Butler Brothers coach M6 BUT heading out of the city. Matthew ate a Flake which we had in our bag. We checked on the live bus map to see the the X50 was going to be dud First Worcester 66693. A few minutes later as predicted we saw First Worcester 66693 approaching on the X50.

First Worcester 66693 in Red Hill

We got on the bus and we flashed the City Connecta ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up the A44 through Red Hill and into the city centre. Just before the cathedral we turned right onto the A38 and we went further into town. We followed the A38 to the left and at the next junction we went straight on and into Angel Street entering the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Worcester 66693 as it returned to the depot.

First Worcester 66693 in Worcester bus station

Once off the bus we looked for a bus heading towards Blackpole. On stand was required First Worcester 63361 on a #33 to Blackpole.

First Worcester 63361 in Worcester bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the City Connecta ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto The Butts and we turned right onto Shaw Street. We ran forwards onto Sansome Street. We turned left onto Lowesmoor and we veered right onto Tolladine Road. We ran out off town for over a mile into Long Meadow and we ran forwards onto Windemere Drive. We ran for a few hundred yeards and we turned right by the Glovers Needle onto Cranham Drive. We ran to the end we turned left onto the B4639. We turned left onto Blackpole Road and we headeded Southwards. Near to Lidl we turned left onto Windermere Drive and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Worcester 63361 before it returned into Worcester.

First Worcester 63361 in Blackpole

We walked into the car park and we met up with mum. Mum was waiting at the car with Morrison's sausage rolls and a bottle of Irn Bru. We set off out of the car park and we turned right onto Windermere Drive. We turned right onto Blackpole Road and we headed Northwards out of town. We crossed over the A449 and we took the slip road and joined the Eastbound A449. We ran East for 2 miles before joining the Northbound M5. As we travelled Northwards up the motorway we saw an unidentified Marchants coach, Paul's of Stoke Y16 POS, an unidentifed Globe Coaches coach, and unidentified KB Coaches coach, black minibus BC66 JUH and an unidentified Harry Shaw coach. We ran to the end of the M5 and we joined the Northbound M6. As we went towards Staffordshire we saw Sky Coaches AT07 GYZ went past us.

Sky Coaches AT07 GYZ on the M6

Coninuing Northwards on the M6 was saw an unidentified white grey yellow coach, an unidentified Ridley's coach, black minbus WR12 LCY and an unidentified KB Coaches coach. We came off the M6 at junction 15 and we headed Northwards up the A500. At Sideway we went up the roundabout and we joined on the Eastbound A50. Seen on the A50 were an unidentified white minibus and D&G Bus 107 on the E1 service. We came off the A50 at Longton to see what was parked up at Z Carz this evening. We turned left into Willow Row and at the near end of the row was Z Carz Mercedes minibus KE03 JXC.

Z Carz KE03 JXC in Longton

Behind that was new arrival LJ07 PXW. Also seen was Z Carz Mercedes minibus LV52 TZY

Z Carz LV52 TZY in Longton

Another vehicle in the compound was Z Carz Mercedes minibus CE02 LYX.

Z Carz CE02 LYX in Longton

We turned around and got back onto the A50 and we went Westwards to Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:15. For a late tea we had bangers and mash with carrots followed by a slice of egg custard tart. We spent time doing the e-mails and doing the Blog. We chilled out on the computer and watching telly until 01:00... Mark

Trip to Longton / Newcastle 27-09-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63146	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65034	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, opp Cherry Tree	101	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to see Grandma later on and going to the pub and returning to Blurton for a long weekend. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew watched buses whilst he waited to go out in the morning. We saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW parked up in the Street. Around 09:00 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 right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning we went to Longton. Transport for the trip was an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We ran forwards onto King Street and we stopped at the charity shop to pic something up. We continued up through Foley and into Longton. We turned right onto Baths Road and we turned into Tesco. We got out of the taxi and we visited Carphone Warehouse. We cross ed over the Strand and went into the Bennett Precinct. We stopped at Brighthouse and we headed back onto the Strand via Nat West bank. We stopped at the cash machine and we wen into the market. We walked up the Strand and we visited Cafe Delight. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. We walked back past the bus station we saw First Potteries 67662 on a #22 to Newcastle. We got an Intercity taxi back to Fenton. We set off out of Tesco and onto Baths Road. We saw grey minibus SF19 OSD. We turned left onto King Street and we ran through Foley into Fenton. We continued onto City Road and we turned left onto Glebedale Road where part of the road is closed and back to the day centre. In the afternoon Matthew went to a coffee morning and ate cakes and won a box of biscuits in the raffle. When it was time to return to the residential unit we set of on foot onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went into the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window before I came to pick him. We saw Boydons L19 BCL. just before 15:00 I came to pick Matthew up. After we got ready we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop by the flats to wait for the next bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. Coming the other way we saw Trans Executive YJ07 DWV. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63146 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63146 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 waited for a bus towards the hospital. A short time later we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 37158 in Newcastle bus station

We saw a bus heading towards the hospital. When it came into the bus station we saw it was First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65034 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the Cherry Tree before sitting down towards the back of the bus. we saw First Potteries 67660 on a #22 to Longton. 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. Once off the bus we headed up the hill towards Grandma's. We saw Stanton's of Stoke 7239 VT going towards Newcastle. At Grandma's Matthew had 2 cheese and bacon oatcakes and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car. We set off onto Occupation Street and we ran down the hill. We turned left onto the A34. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included Paul's of Stoke Y15 POS, First Potteries 65027 on a #101 to Stafford, First Potteries 37158 on a #101 to Hanley, First Potteries 63118 on the final #22 turn to Longton and ABC Supreme KX13 DZL going towards Newcastle. When it was time to go we went o pick up uncle Dave. We set off onto the A34 and we headed towards Hanford. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran up to Stoke. We did a u-turn wnd we headed back South and into Fenton. We picked up uncle Dave and we ran up to Heron Cross. we saw Paul's of Stoke W476 MKY heading towards the Britannia Stadium. We ran forwards into Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we composed a few e-mails and sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa doing e-mails and writing the until bedtime around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Hanley 26-09-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63177	Fenton, Christchurch Street	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on a bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw D&G Bus 112 on #1 to Meir.

D&G 112 in Fenton

Also seen was blue minibus BL66 OLX going towards Heron Cross.

BL66 OLX in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we got in the car set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto the private road and we headed to the swimming baths. Matthew went swimming and after we had finished we came out and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 520. We got in the car and we drove along private Road up to City Road. We continued down the hill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran alongside the railway line and we went forwards onto Station Road and we saw Lucky Seven DS19 ACZ. We turned right onto Stoke Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We joined the ring road and we turned left onto Etruria Road. We went under the A53 and we went to the cinema. Whilst in Festival park we saw First Potteries 65692 on a #4 to Hanley. we got their we decided to go on to Joiners Square. We set off out of the car park and we went under the A53. We ran down to Etruria Vakle Road and we headed into Shelton. We stopped at the other day centre and we ran down Stoke Road and we turned left onto Station Road. We continued onto the Eastbound A52 and we ran up to Joiners Square. We continued towards Bucknall and we turned right onto Austin Street, We turned right onto Cornes Street and to the community centre. At the community centre Matthew used he toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had egg sandwiches. Afterwards he had an egg custard, iced cake and a Tunnocks teacake. We went outside we saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XEV parked up.

Shelton Care Group PE67 XEV in Joiners Square

We got in the taxi and we set off onto Cornes Street. We turned left onto Austin Street and left onto the A52. We headed towards the roundabout at Joiners Square. At the roundabout. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we saw First Potteries 32630 on a #6A to Hanley. We turned into McDonalds and we stopped to get some food. We parked up near to the bingo hall and we ate some fries. We ran up Victoria Road and we turned into the private road on which the baths are situated and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 615. We continued up the private and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. we saw ABC Supreme KX15 BJK. Before tea Matthew went out to do some shopping. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We picked a few things up at the Co-operative food and we turned left Temple Street We walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had a chilken fajitas and chips followed by cake. Later on we went to Hanley. We went downstairs and onto City Road. up to the bus stop outside the Marmaris takeaway. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63177 on a #11 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 up City Road and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. 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 we turned right onto Beverley Drive 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 right onto John Street and into the bus station we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #3 to Crewe. We got off the bus Matthew used the toilet. We set off onto Lichfield Street and we continued onto Tontine Street. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. We went upstairs and we had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we went downstairs and out pf the pub. We walked back down Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street. We returned to Fenton in a Z Carz taxi. We set off down Lichfield Street and we ran down to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards the railway station. We ran alongside the railway line and we turned left onto City Road and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. He used his computer and watched music videos on the Television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Tunstall 25-09-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67662	Fenton, Sixth Form College	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
63118	Hanley BS	Tunstall, Asda superstore	3	First Potteries
65728	Tunstall, Washington Street	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

We out to catch a bus to Hanley. We went downstairs We set of on foot onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street. At the end of the street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we walked down the hill to the bus stop. we saw Boydens Coaches L19 BCL. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67662 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station we saw Arriva Midlands 2976 on a #164 to Market Drayton. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. We waited for a bus to Tunstall. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63118 on a #3 to Crewe. We got on the bus and we booked to Tunstall. we sat down. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto Trinity Street and we went past the former RBS now a new shop. We turned left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams we followed the road around to the left and then back onto marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge we saw. We continued into Buslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. We got up and got off the bus. When we got to Tunstall we walked up High Street to the Tunstall Cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had Gammon, chips and egg washed down by a can of Coke. This was followed by a slice of toffee cheesecake. When we had finished we set off down the High Street. We turned left onto Williamson Street and we waited for the bus back towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65728 on a #3 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 Williamson Street and we 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 Town Road and we ran into Hanley. We ran down Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran across the shared space past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street. We ran forwards into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 37160 on a #25 to Keele. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. He used the computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 112 in Fenton

Also seen was Phil Smiths Travel YN14 ??? going towards Longton.

Phil Smiths Travel YN14 in Fenton

After a while we saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 119 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Meadows DX65 DMF heading towards Heron Cross.

Meadows DX65 DMF in Fenton

For tea Matthew went out to Ruth house. We went downstairs and we got in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Temple Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We went across City Road and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we went straight across onto Lichfield Street. We went anti-clockwise around Hanley and at the end of the ring road we turned right onto Waterloo Road. We ran up through Cobridge into Burslem and we continued up Scotia Road into Tunstall. We turned left onto Williamson Street and we turned right onto High Street. We turned right onto Furlong Road and we continued onto Little Chell lane. We crossed over High Lane onto Spring Bank Road. We turned right onto Chell Heath Road and we went past Matthew's old school where we are building a new building. At the traffic light we turned left onto Ford Green Road and up into Norton. We turned left into Saint Nicholas avenue and we ran into the estate. For tea Matthew had sausages chips and gravy from the chip shop. When Matthew had finished eat he went to the toilet. We then set off back to the residential unit. We came out of the estate along st Nicholas Avenue and we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and ran up through Smallthorne to the roundabouts. We turned left onto the A5272 and we headed through Sneyd Green and to the edge of Hanley. We ran clockwise around the ring road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we went across the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 24-09-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63116	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
63099	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
43876	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew watched buses whilst he waited to go out in the morning. We saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW parked up in the Street. Around 09:00 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 right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU.

Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU in Fenton

In the morning Matthew we out to catch a bus. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we crossed over City Road. We waited at the bus stop near to Philpots for a bus towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63116 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 City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. 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 we turned right onto Beverley Drive 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. We ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road we saw Stanton's of Stoke A12 EFA. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and right onto John Street and into the bus station. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Newcastle. We saw First Potteries 63099 on a #101 to Stafford. We decided to do this bus to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Broad Street. We ran down to snow hill and at the roundabout we turned Shelton New Road. 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 where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to the cafe on the corner of Hassell Street. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a can of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a breakfast. Once Matthew had finished his dinner he crossed over the road into the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 43876 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We got off the bus by the shops and we cross over City Road. We through the passage onto Christchurch Street and down temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out. He used the computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 43876 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 43876 in Fenton

Later on Matthew went to MacDonalds on foot. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We walked onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we walked down the hill to MacDonalds we saw Z Carz GK02 NWJ parked up. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. We set off back onto Victoria Road and we walked up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew returned to his room chill out. Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Trentham / Bradwell 23-09-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
37	Fenton, Albert Square	Longton Interchange	40	D&G
63178	Longton Interchange	Trentham, Newpark Plantation	22	First Potteries
63113	Trentham, Trentham Hotel	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
37	Longton Interchange	Fenton, Stewart Street	40	D&G

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Trentham on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU.

Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU in Fenton

In the morning Matthew we to Trentham by bus. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we stood at the bus stop by Albert Square to wait for a bus to Longton. After a short while we saw D&G Bus 37 on a #40 to Longton.

D&G 37 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we crossed over the railway line. We ran forwards Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50. We ran into Blurton along Blurton Road and we saw P&D York YR16 BLV at the BP garage. We turned left 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. Once off the bus we waited for the bus to Trentham. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63178 in Longton Interchange

The bus set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road past Tesco. We cross over the A50 onto Foley Road and at the end we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran down the hill into Blurton and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran up the hill and at the roundabout we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we ran to the end. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and we followed the road around onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham. At the next stop we got up and got off the bus. Once over the bus we continued over the canal and into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had had a carvery. He had beef and gammon with potatoes, carrots and a Yorkshire pudding with gravy. For afters Matthew had chocolate fudge cake with custard. When he had finished Matthew went to the toilet. We set off on foot onto Longton Road and we crossed over to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Longton. We saw a bus approaching and as it got closer we saw it was recent arrival First Potteries 63113 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63113 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along the A5035. We crossed over the canal and the railway line and into Blurton and we turned left into Magdalen Road. At the junction we followed the road around to the right onto Finstock Avenue. We turned 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. Once off the bus we waited for the bus to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 37 on a #40 to Fenton.

D&G 37 in Longton Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. we saw First Potteries 63118 on a #22 to Newcastle. The bus set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road past Tesco. We cross over the A50 onto Foley Road and at the end we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran down the hill into Blurton and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran up the hill and at the roundabout we crossed over the A50. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street and we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran into Fenton and forwards onto Whieldon Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road. We got up and got off at the stop near to Stewart street. Once off the bus Matthew walked up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out until. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window before going out for tea with me and uncle Dave. We saw First Potteries 63117 on the #11 to Hanley. A short time later I came to pick Matthew up with uncle Dave. Once we were ready we went downstairs to the car. Temple Street where we saw Temple Street Methodist Church minibus DN03 WKK. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500 and we saw Aimee's KX05 KGN waiting to come off the Northbound A500. We went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We turned right into Albert Street and we crossed over the A53 onto Sandy Lane. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and we crossed over the roundabout onto Bradwell Lane and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Highlights of the sightings whilst we ate Included D&G Bus 54 on a #94 to Newcastle and D&G 10 on #94 to Congleton. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran forwards onto the A527 and we ran into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we ran past the bus station. We continued onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. Travelling up towards Hartshill. 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 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a bottle of Irn Bru. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 22-09-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
44515	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
44514	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	4	First Potteries
65036	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4A	First Potteries
44515	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew watched buses whilst he waited to go out in the morning. We saw D&G Bus 143 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued up City Road and we walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #11 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 44515 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 44515 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. Instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. Once in Hanley Bus Station we decided to do a #4 forwards to Newcastle. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 44514.

First Potteries 44514 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and then we joined the clockwise ring road. At the end we turned left onto Etruria Road before going under the A53 onto Festival Way. 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. We ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and we set of up Castle Walk. We stopped in a few shops including Claire's and we turned left onto Ironmarket. We visited a jewellers and afterwards we went for dinner in a pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterward had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we went outside and we set off along Ironmarket and into the Roebuck Centre. We visited Bon Marche and afterwards we walked down High Street. We walked along Hassell Street and up Castle Walk. After visiting New Look we walked back down Castle Walk and we stopped at the toilet. After using the toilet we went to the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65036 on a #4A to Hanley.

First Potteries 65036 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran into Hanley and into the bus station. Once in the bus station Matthew went to the toilet. We saw First Potteries 67158 on a #18 to Leek. We waited for a bus to Fenton and a short time later we saw First Potteries 44515 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 44515 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street we saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room and had some cheesecake. For tea Matthew had Chicken Nuggets and potato waffles followed by a jam filled sponge. Later on he had some biscuits. Matthew went out for while. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We joined the A52 and we crossed over the A500. We went onto the one-way system and we turned right onto South Wolfe Street. We parked up and we walked onto Church Street and went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we walked back to the car and we set off along South Wolfe Street and forwards onto Kingsway. We turned right onto Glebe Street and left onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we went under the railway line. We ran up City Road into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. He 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.