Trip to Newcastle / Trent Vale 31-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65005	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63101	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
111	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
65035	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, Adj 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. Whilst waiting to go out he watched buses out of the window. In the morning Matthew out on the bus. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65005 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65005 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off onto Castle Walk and we went up to JD Sports. Matthew did dome shopping afterwards we walked down Castle Walk onto Hassell Street and we turned left onto High Street. We crossed over and we went to the cinema. Matthew had some popcorn,a Milky Way and a cup of Coke. He went to the cinema to watch A Jumanji: The Next Level. After the film Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished we we set off onto Hassell Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63118 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63118 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63101 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst the bus waiting to depart, we saw required First Potteries 67658 on a #4 to Hanley. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew waited for me to come and fetch him for the weekend. Around 15:00 I came to pick him and we got ready to go out. We went downstairs as we cut through onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. It was D&G Bus 111 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 111 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. 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. Whilst we waited we took a few pictures of buses. We saw First Potteries 32630 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32630 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 65035 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65035 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 set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and We saw First Potteries 67652 on a #72 to Clayton. We got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 65035 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65035 in Newcastle

We headed up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. He also attempted a slice of grandma's fruit cake, even though he's not a fan of dried fruit. When it was time to go we said goodbye to Grandma and we got in the car. We set off just after 18:00 and we ran down Occupation Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale where we saw First Potteries 32648 on a #101 to Hanley. We stopped at the pub. We walked into the pub and we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #101 to Stafford. We sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63118 on a #22 to Longton, and First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Hanley. Once we had finished eating we set off to uncle Dave's to pick him up. We ran down the A34 and we joined the Northbound A500. At Sideway we turned right onto the A50 heading Eastwards. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran up to Heron Cross and we into Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got home around 19:15. 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 Alsager / Hanley 30-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
44511	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
44515	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 and orange juice for breakfast. Before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 67649 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67649 in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to Alsager. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left Victoria Road we saw First Potteries 32648 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street where we saw Stanways TIG 2270. We ran up the hill towards Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We ran around to Etruria Road and we turned left. We ran over the roundabout under the A53 A500 onto the Northbound A34. We ran up to Talke Pits and followed the A34 to the right. We passed through the West end of Kidsgrove and we turned left onto the A50. We ran through Church Lawton and we joined the B5077 and we travelled Westwards into Alsager We stoped at Ma's Kitchen and we went in for dinner. Matthew had a breakfast washed down a can of Coke. When Matthew had finished we returned to Fenton car. We set off along the B5077 we ran through Church Lawton and forwards onto the A50. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran through Talke down to the A500. We ran Southwards through Longport and Etruria dnwe came off the A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the railway bridge and up into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to then residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to Whilst he waited he watched buses out of the window. We saw beige minibus DS04 FYR going towards Hanley.

DS04 FYR in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63096 on the #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63096 in Fenton

After a while we saw Afford rent-a-car CN68 JJK going into the back of the garage.

Afford rent-a-car CN68 JJK in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 44515 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 44515 in Fenton

Later on we went out. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 44511 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 44511 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road where we saw Magnum CH04 FAZ. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto Stafford Street. We continued forwards onto Bryan Street and we went to Cineworld. Matthew had a hot dog and Coke. He went to the toilet and afterwards he saw Paw Patrol: Mighty Pups at the cinema. When he had finished we set off back down Bryan Street onto Stafford Street. 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 First Potteries 44515 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 44515 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road 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. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car minibus MK67 UEN parked up in their garage. We went in a car to Bentilee. We set off onto along Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. We turned right up Baker Street and left onto Glebdale Road. We turned right onto City Road and at the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and and we went forwards on Lichfield Street. At Hanley joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we turned right onto Bucknall New Road. We crossed over the traffic lights and forwards onto the A52. We veered right and we joined the A5272. We ran to the other end of Bentilee and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. We turned right onto Cowley Way and left onto Waverton Road. We stopped in the estate and we stopped at a house. Matthew went to a themed party. After the party Matthew returned to Fenton by car We set off onto Waverton Street and we turned onto Cowley Way. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and left onto the A5272. We turned left onto the A5272 and at Adderley Green we turned right onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill and down the other side and into Longton town centre. We joined the one way system and due to the road been closed eastbound from Market Street to Commercial Street we turned right into Chadwick Street. We turned right into Normacot Road and we crossed the roundabout onto The Strand. We ran under the railway line and forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and to his room to chill out. He watched television and used his computer. Later on he had a bath. After his bath he had some toast for supper. He chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Stoke / Werrington 29-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67663	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	23	First Potteries
63097	Stoke, adj stop M	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
63146	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Square	6	First Potteries
67648	Fenton, Victoria Square	Fenton, Sixth Form College	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. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 114 in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63096 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63097 in Fenton

we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we walked down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. We walked to the bus stop by the flats and we waited for a bu towards Stoke. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67663 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street where we got up and got off the bus. We crossed the road and 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 63097 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. 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 climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We ran around to Lichfield Street and we turned right to pull up outside the stop adjacent to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. we walked up Lichfield Street we continued forwards onto Stafford Street. We went into Della's Cafe and Matthew wanted a sausage sandwich washed down with a can of Coke. Highlights of the sightings included First Potteries 65692 on a #3 to Crewe. After we had finished eating we went upstairs to the toilet. Afterwards we went downstairs and we set off onto Stafford street. We walked onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 37157 on a #32 to Uttoxeter. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. After a short while the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63146 on a #6 to Coalville. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Stafford. 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 where we saw CMP Travel GU64 MWG. 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. We crossed over the road and we waited for a bus back down through Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67648 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67648 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to the old Sixth Form College before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We went downstairs and we set off down Victoria Road for a round 1/2 mile and then we got up and got off the bus. We continued down to Aldi and we did some shopping. After we had done the shopping we got a Lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off up Victoria Road. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room and use his computer. Matthew went out to get his haircut. We set off on foot onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto City Road and we walked up past KFC onto King Street. Just after the convenience store we stopped at the barbers and Matthew had his hair cut. Once we had finished we got in a car and we set off along back down King Street. We turned right onto Victoria Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran tu Bucknall. We followed the A52 to the right and we ran through Bucknall up Bank to Werrington. We stopped at the pub and Matthew used the toilet. For tea Matthew went to see Daniel for his birthday. Matthew had a carvery with washed down with a glass of coke. After his tea Matthew had a slice of Birthday cake. When we had finished we set off down the A52 into Bucknall and we turned left to follow the road. We continued through Joiners Square into Stoke and we ran past the railway station. We ran alongside the railway line and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Oakhill 28-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67157	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67157	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 and orange juice for breakfast. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop by the flats for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw Christchurch Primary DU56 DNN.

Christchurch Primary DU56 DNN in Fenton

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

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street where we saw First Potteries 32649 on a #25 to Hanley. and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street bus station where we saw Park's of Hamilton BV67 JYX on a #333 to Bournemouth. We got up and got off the bus Once off the bus we set off onto Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Tontine Street. We turned right onto Parliament Street. We turned left onto parliament Row and we visited McDonalds. Matthew had some Big Mac fries and a cup of Coke. Afterwards we walked down Parliament Street and onto Percy Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a Coke. Once we had finished we returned to the bus station. We set off onto Percy Street and we turned right onto Tontine Street. We went straight onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67157 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw Edwards Coaches National Express liveried coach BV67 JYB on a #528 service to Haverfordwest and First Potteries 63173 on a #7A to Biddulph. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street we saw Harry Shaw YR17 CYL at the depot. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We went passed the former chemists which is becoming a new dessert shop. and we ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500. 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. Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre. to the residential unit we set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to his room and use his computer. He also watched buses out of the window before going out later on. We saw Stanton's of Stoke BSZ 2143.

Stanton's of Stoke BSZ 2143 in Fenton

Later on we went out. 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 left onto Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line before we crossed over the A500. We went around the one-way system in Stoke town centre and we turn ed left onto Lonsdale Street. We turned right onto Fleming Road and left onto London Road. In Oakhill we stopped at a chip shop and Matthew picked up some food. We set off down London Road and we turned right onto the A34 where we saw First Potteries 65031 a on #101 to Stafford. We turned off the A34 and we stopped at Grandma's house. Matthew went on the computer and had a can of Irn Bru. For tea Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by treacle tart and custard. Staff came to pick Matthew up in the car and Matthew said goodbye to Grandma and we set off onto Occupation Street. We turned onto the A34 and we ran past Newcastle. Near to the KFC we turned left onto Robertson Avenue. We crossed forwards onto Douglas Road and forwards to the disco. We spent some time at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and a glass of coke. God knows what your teeth are like! You are forever eating chocolate, cake and drinking Coke. Eat some proper food for a change. After doing some dancing we returned to Fenton. We ran back to the A34 and we went South into Newcastle. We turned left onto the A527 and we ran up to the Jubilee Roundabout. We ran around the one-way system onto George Street and we ran into Hartshill. We ran down Hartshill Road into Stoke and we went around the one-way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and onto City Road before going under the railway line. We climbed the hill and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Leicester / Newcastle 27-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
BL69 RFF	Fenton	Leicester	Charter	Shelton Care Group
BL69 RFF	Leicester	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out for the day and out with me and uncle Dave for tea 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 white minibus PL16 OZA going towards Hanley.

PL16 OZA in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was D&G Bus 51 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 51 in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63176 in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 112 in Fenton

After a while we saw Afford rent-a-car MK67 UER going into the back of their garage.

Afford rent-a-car MK67 UER in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63115 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63115 in Fenton

In the morning we went to Leicester. We went downstairs and it was Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. we turned right onto City Road. We turned right onto the A50 link road and then we we ran down to the A50. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we ran through Longton. We continued along the A50 through Blythe Bridge and Uttoxeter. We ran Eastwards to the motorway and we got onto the Southbound bound M1. We came off the M1 at junction 22 and we ran Southwards down the A50. We turned left onto the A563 and we ran around the ring road to the A46. We turned right and we headed towards the cente of Leicester and we saw Arriva Midlands 4759 on layover. We pulled into the car park and we stopped at the national Space Centre. We got out of the minibus and we saw Stafford Coaches 403 BGO parked up nearby. We went into the space centre and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew visited the shop and cafe and had a sausage sandwich washed down with a bottle of orange fanta. In the afternoon Matthew went around the space centre and look at the exhibits. When it was time to go we returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF. We got in the minibus and we set off onto the Northbound A46. We turned left onto the A563 and we turned right onto the A50. We ran northwards up to the motorway and we joined the Northbound M1. We ran North for around 20 miles and we got onto the Westbound A50. We ran to near to Uttoxeter and into Stoke-on-Trent. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran through Heron Cross onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch street and left again onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. he watched buses out of the window whilst waiting for me to pick him up, we saw white minibus WA07 CZM going towards Longton. A short time later we came to pick him up and we got ready to go out. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we decided to go back to Blurton to pick up a better charging cable. we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we ran forwards onto Heron Street. We ran through the traffic lights and onto Blurton Road, We crossed over the A50 and we ran through Blurton. We veered right onto Church Road and we turned right onto Beaconsfield Road. We stopped at Blurton and we picked up a battery and Matthew recorded the Grammys on the Tivo box. We set off through Blurton and we joined the A5035. We ran over the railway line into Trentham and we joined the Northbound A34. We ran into Hanford and under the A500 into Trent Vale. We continued into Newcastle and we turned right onto Barracks Road. We did a u-turn at the roundabout and we went back onto Baracks Road. We turned by Domino's Pizza. We parked in the car park and we walked onto Barracks Road. We went under the subway onto Queens Gardens and we walked up to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we found a table. For tea Matthew had a chicken burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. Later on a had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. When we had finished we walked back through the gardens and under the subway where we saw Travel Express BG61 HSY. We carried on back to the car park. We got in the car and we set off onto Barracks Road onto the A34. We turned left at the Avenue and we ran up to 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 / Crewe 26-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
124	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	D&G
65705	Hanley BS	Crewe BS	3	First Potteries
67649	Crewe BS	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
124	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	D&G

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going on the bus to Crewe 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 Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW. 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 cut through onto City Road. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus turned the corner and it was D&G Bus 124 on a #23 to Hanley.

D&G 124 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road. we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a walk around the bus station we saw Park's of Hamilton BF68 LFJ on a # to Bournemouth.

Park's of Hamilton BF68 LFJ in Hanley bus station

We waited for a bus towards Crewe. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65705 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 65705 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus. We booked to Crewe and as the rear of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 65705 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 65705

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 continued into Burslem 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. At the corner we turned right onto Tunstall High Street. and we continued North onto the A50. We ran through Goldenhill and down the bank into Kidsgrove. We ran under the railway line and we passed the site of the new Lidl being built in Kidsgrove. We continued into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34. We continued into Church Lawton and then into Alsager. We continued Westwards along the B5077 under the M6 and into Radway Green. We followed the road to the right up Slaughter hill and we continued straight up into Haslington. We turned left onto Crewe Road and we re-joined the B5077 towards Crewe Green. We crossed over the roundabout onto the Westbound A534 and we ran towards Crewe railway station. We past the railway station and we continued for around 1/2 mile before turning right into Edlestone Road. We ran into town crossing over the railway line and forwards onto Chester Bridge. We followed the road around onto Delamere Street and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw Arriva NW&W 2933 on layover in the bus station.

Arriva NW&W 2933 in Crewe bus station

On an adjacent stand was Arriva NW&W 2501 on a #84 to Chester.

Arriva NW&W 2501 in Crewe bus station

Also seen was D&G Bus 46 was on a #38 to Macclesfield.

D&G 46 in Crewe bus station

We set off onto foot onto Charles Street and we went past the former Wetherspoons pub, which will soon be demolished to make way for the Royal Arcades shopping centre development. We turned right onto Victoria Street and we visited a coffee shop. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards a had a sausage sandwich washed down with a bottle of Coke. Across the square we saw that Santander is no longer a bank anymore. We walked back along Victoria Street we turned left onto Charles Street and we returned to the bus station. We saw D&G Bus 122 on layover.

D&G 122 in Crewe bus station

We continued through the bus station and we walked through onto Market Square. We visited Subway. Afterwards we returned along Delamere Street into the bus station. We saw D&G Bus 128 on a #85 to Newcastle.

D&G 128 in Crewe bus station

Another vehicle seen arriving was D&G Bus 55.

D&G 55 in Crewe bus station

A few minutes later we saw Arriva NW&W 2499 on a #84 to Chester.

Arriva NW&W 2499 in Crewe bus station

We waited for the next bus back to Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67649 on a #3 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67649 in Crewe bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley, and as the rear of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67649 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 67649

Whilst we waited for departure time we saw D&G Bus 57 on a #38 to Macclesfield. We set off out of the bus station onto Delamere Street and we followed the road around onto Chester Bridge. We ran forwards onto Edleston Road and we turned left onto the A534. We ran past the railway station and we continued up towards Haslington along the B5077. 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 where we saw City Centre Central YD63 UKW in the depot. We continued down the High Street and we ran through 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 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. We got off the bus and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was D&G 124 on a #23 to Blurton.

D&G 124 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had chicken and potatoes. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew went out. We went downstairs and we 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 ran under the railway line and we crossed over the A500. we ran around the one-way system onto Lonsdale Street and we followed the road to the right onto Fleming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we rejoined Church Street. We ran forwards onto Hartshill Road and we went up the hill into Hartshill. We turned left into Newcastle and we stopped at the pub on the end of George Street. Matthew had a glass of Coke. when he had finished he returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto George Street and we ran forwards onto Hartshill Road. we ran through Hartshill and we went down the hill into Stoke. 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 upstairs to Matthew's room to chill out. 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 Chelmsford / Ipswich 25-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
37017	Chelmsford BS	Colchester Osborne Street	70	First Essex
31	Colchester Osborne Street	Ipswich Cattlemarket BS	93	Ipswich Buses
69424	Ipswich Cattlemarket BS	Felixstowe, Conkers	X7	First Eastern Counties
69422	Felixstowe, Cinema	Ipswich Cattlemarket BS	75	First Eastern Counties
31	Ipswich Cattlemarket BS	Colchester Osborne Street	93	Ipswich Buses
32642	Colchester Osborne Street	Chelmsford BS	70	First Essex

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 and there was also a party. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX going towards Longton.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63116 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63116 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Lucky Seven YD63 VWR going towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven YD63 VWR in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs to go out. We got into a car and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and at the end we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we parked up at Sainsbury's. Across the road we saw City Cabs FT61 UEP at the depot. London Road. In the West We continued through Oak Hill and into London Road. We ran down to Trent vale and we joined the Southbound A34. Southbound A500 and we ran down to the motorway. We got onto the Southbound M6 and we ran Southwards through the West Midlands and to the Southern end of the M6. We joined the Southbound M1 and we ran through Northamptonshire to junction #6A. We joined the Eastbound M25. We ran clockwise around North London and we came off the M25 at junction 28. We continued Eastwards along the A12 and into Chelmsford along the A1114. We ran into town and we parked up near to the railway station. We went to Sindy's Sandwich Bar and Matthew had a sausage sandwich washed down with a can of coke. Once we had the food we walked under the railway and into the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Colchester. After a short while we saw First Essex 37017 on a #70 to Colchester. We got on the bus and we booked a First Essex Day ticket before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station onto Duke Street. We turned right onto Well Street. We turned left onto Railway Street and right onto Broomfield Road, We ran Northwards out of town and onto the B1008. We ran North through Broomfield and we turned left onto Hospital Approach to visit the hospital. After a brief stop in the hospital ground we ran back to the main road and continued Northwards up the B1008. We turned right onto The Street and we ran through Little Waltham. We re-joined B1008. At the roundabout we continued onto the A131 and we ran North Eastwards. We ran through Chatham Green and we turned right and ran through Great Leighs. We continued Northwards up the old main road through Young's End. We continued onto London Road and we crossed under the Braintree by-pass. We ran Northwards into Braintree and through the town centre. We Headed Eastwards along Coggershall Road and we joined the A120. We came off the main road to run through Coggershall and we ran along West Street. We turned left onto Stoneham Street and right onto Church Street. We ran Northwards up Colne Road and we re-joined the Eastbound A120. We continued Eastwards and through Mark's Tey. We crossed the A12 and we ran forwards onto the B1408. We ran through Copford and Stanway and into the West End of Colchester. After going through the town into the bus station. Once off the bus, we waited for a bus towards Ipswich. We saw First Essex 63332 on a #66 to West Bergholt. A short time later we saw the bus. It was Ipswich Buses 31 on a #93 to Ipswich. We got on the bus and we book an Ipswich buses day ticket before going upstairs and sitting down. The bus set off onto Osbourne Street and we travelled Westwards. We turned right onto Head Street and right onto High Street. We headed out of town Eastwards along East Hill and left onto Ipswich Road. We crossed the railway line and we headed Northwards out of town. We crossed the A120 and we joined the Northbound A12. We came off the A12 and we ran through Stratford St Mary. We ran through the village and we re-joined the A12. Further North we came off the A12 and did a circuit of East Bergholt before rejoining the A12. We came off the A12 and we ran around Capel St Mary and we rejoined the A12. We ran a short distance up the A12 and we veered left onto London Road. We ran through Washbrrok and onto Swan Hill before crossing over the A14 and running into Ipswich. We ran along Princes Street and onto Friar Street before terminating at the Cattlemarket bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Felixstowe. A short time later we saw First Eastern Counties 69424 on a X7 to Felixstowe. We got on the bus and we flashed the day ticket to the bus driver before sitting towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Friar Street and we continued onto Princes Street. We ran past the railway station and we turned left onto Burrell Road. We ran Southwards down Wherestead Road and onto A137. We joined the A14 and we crossed over the River Orwell and we ran fast to the edge of Felixstowe. We turned right onto Hamilton Road and we stopped outside the NatWest Bank where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked down Hamilton Road and we looked at the site where they propose to build a new 5 storey Wetherspoons. We walked Northwards up Hamilton Road and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. We walked back down the road and we waited for a bus back towards Ipswich. A short time later we saw First Eastern Counties 69422 on a #75 to Ipswich. We got on the bus and we flashed the First Day ticket to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Hamilton Road and we turned left onto High Road West. We continued onto High Street and forwards onto High Road. We ran through the Trimleys and we continued on the old road parallel to the A14. We continued over the A1156 and we crossed over the A14 and ran into Ipswich. We ran Northwards up the A1189 and we turned left onto the A4124. We ran into town from the East side and we ran along Spring Road. We did a circle of the town centre past the Tower Rampart bus station. We turned left onto High Street and forwards onto Museum Street. We turned left onto Friar Street and we turned into the Cattlemarket bus station where we got up an got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a towards Colchester. A short time later we saw Ipswich Buses 31 on a #93 to Colchester. We got on the bus and we flashed the Ipswich Buses Day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out off the bus station and we ran towards the railway station. We turned right onto Burrell Road and we ran Westwards out of town. We turned left onto London Road and we ran out of town. We turned right onto A1071 and we crossed over the A14. We turned left onto Swan Hill. We ran through Washbrook and Copdock and we joined the A12. We turned left onto the slip road and we ran under the A12 into Capel St Marys. We rejoined the A12 and we ran further West. We turned left onto B1070 and we did a circle of East Bergholt. After re-joining the A12 we came off the A12 and run into Stratford St Marys. We continued down the A12 and we ran forwards onto Ipswich Road. We ran into the town centre along East Hill and forwards onto High Street. We turned left onto Queen Street and right onto Osbourne Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus back to Chelmsford. A short time later we saw First Essex 32640 on a #70 to Chelmsford. We got on the bus and we flashed the First Day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we ran around the one-way system. We ran Westwards along Lexden Road and we ran forwards onto London Road. We joined the A120 at Marks Tey and we continued Westwards for a few miles and we turned left onto Colne Road. We ran through Coggershall and we re-joined the Westbound A120. We ran forwards into Coggershall Road and into Braintree town centre. After a brief stop we ran down London Road and we crossed over the A120. We ran through Notley Green and through Young's Green We ran through Great Leighs and we rejoined the A131. We ran forwards onto the B1008 and we came off the road to run through Little Waltham. We rejoined the B1008 and we continued Southwards. We turned right onto Hospital Approach and we stopped by Broomfield Hospital. We rejoined the B1008 and we ran through Broomfield. We ran into the centre of town and onto Broomfield Road. We turned left onto Duke Street and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked to where the car was parked. We got in the car and Matthew had a bottle of Irn Bru. We ran out of town along the A1060 and we went forwards onto the A1114. We joined the Southbound A12 and we ran down to the M25 at junction 28. We joined the M25 at junction 28 and we ran anti-clockwise around to the M1. We ran northwards up the M1 through Northamptonshire and at junction Junction 19 we took the Westbound M6. We continued Northwards through the West Midlands and up through Staffordshire. We ran North to junction 15 where we cam off onto the A500. We travelled North up to Sideway and then we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned 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. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to use his computer and chill out in his room. Later on Matthew went downstairs and had a Chinese Burn night party with some of his fellow housemates. He ate Chinese food and and the room was decorated with Chinese Lanterns. Later on Matthew went back upstairs and returned to his room. He chilled out until bedtime around 00:30...Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 24-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
44515	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
37146	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
32630	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
67158	Hanley BS	Fenton	23	First Potteries
65001	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65035	Newcastle BS	Trent Vale, adj Black Lion	101	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. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 44514 in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. . In the morning Matthew went out to catch a bus. Near to the day centre we saw ABC Supreme VU63 LGL.

ABC Supreme VU63 LGL in Fenton

We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. We cut through onto City Road and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 112 in Fenton

We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw it turn the corner and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 44515 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 44515 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street and forwards onto Tontine Street. We walked through Tontine Square and onto Town Road. We walked through the side of the Intu Potteries shopping centre and back through the shopping centre. We walked across the square and down to Stafford Street. We cut through an alleyway onto Foundry Street and we turned right onto Trinity Street. We turned left onto Gitana Street and right onto Brunswick Street. We turned left onto Marsh Street and we saw First Potteries 65705 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 65705 in Hanley

We continued along Marsh Street and we saw First Potteries 67661 on a #8 to Ball Green.

First Potteries 67661 in Hanley

We turned left onto Piccadilly and we crossed Stafford Street and walked up to Tontine Square. We turned sharp right onto Tontine Street and we went forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 37146 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 37146 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle. As the lower saloon of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 37146.

Inside First Potteries 37146

We went upstairs and the top deck was empty too, so Matthew took another picture inside First Potteries 37146.

Inside First Potteries 37146

We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We went passed the former chemists which is becoming a new dessert shop. and we ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We went forwards onto A52 and we followed the road around to the right and under the railway line. We crossed over the A500. We continued into Stoke centre along Church Street. We went out of the other side of Stoke and up Hartshill Road into Hartshill. We turned left into The Avenue and we ran down to Hilton Road and we turned right into the hospital. We ran through the hospital and we turned right onto the A34. We ran up to Newcastle and we turned right onto Barracks Road. The bus veered left into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus station we set off onto Hassell Street and we went down the High Street. We stopped at the chip shop and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. We returned to the bus station and we walked down Stubbs Street where we saw First Potteries 63115 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63115 in Newcastle bus station

We waited for another bus. A short time later we saw First Potteries 32630 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32630 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A34. we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. As we travelled through the hospital. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We went outside the bus station and we saw First Potteries 65001 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65001 in Hanley

Back inside the bus station, we waited for a bus towards Fenton. We saw First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67158 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Before We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We went passed the former chemists which is becoming a new dessert shop. and we ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on Mathew went out. 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 65001 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. 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 65032 on a #101 to Hanley. We saw a bus heading towards the hospital. When it came into the bus station we saw it was First Potteries 65035 on a #101 to Stafford. We got on the bus and we booked to the Black Lion before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we continued into Trent Vale where we got up and got off the bus. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 67637 on a #22 to Longton, ABC Supreme KX13 DZL going North and First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Stafford. Once we had finished eating we set off back to Newcastle by an Intercity taxi. We set off onto the Northbound A34 and we ran through Trent Vale into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and left onto Ironmarket. Once ouf of the taxi we visited the pub. Matthew had a glass of Coke. Matthew had a night out in Yates and afterwards got an Intercity taxi back to Fenton. We set out along Ironmarket and we ran forwards onto the A53. We followed the one way system around onto George Street and we ran up the hill to Hartshill. We ran down Hartshill Road into Stoke and we went around the one-way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and onto City Road before going under the railway line. We climbed the hill and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back he went up to 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.