Trip to Newcastle / Holmes Chapel 31-08-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
115	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
69173	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	First Potteries
YS59 FYA	Fenton	Stoke	Charter	City Cabs
YS59 FYA	Stoke	Fenton	Charter	City Cabs

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 69155 on a #11 to Hanley. Later on we went out on the bus to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. On the way we saw Ladyline RIL 8182 parked on Elsing Street. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 115 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 115 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw First Potteries 63103 on a #22 to Longton, ERS Medical FN20 BVE and ABC Supreme YA67 VBB. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus. We walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk. We stopped at Greggs and brought a sausage roll and a can of Coke. We continued onwards to the bus station and we saw First Potteries 69174 on a #72 to Clayton Village. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 69173 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 69173 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off 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. Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew chilled out in his room on his computer. For dinner he had sausage rolls followed by a slice of vanilla slice. we we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley. We went to Holmes Chapel by Car. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we headed onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We ran up the hill to the edge of Hanley and we we joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We went around town anti-clockwise and we ran onto Waterloo Road. We ran through Cobridge into Burslem and we continued through town onto Scotia Road. We turned left onto Williamson Street and at the end we turned right onto Tunstall High Street. We continued through town through Goldenhill into Kidsgrove. We continued North through Church Lawton into Rode Heath and out the other side We passed the Stanway's depot. We continued North to Holmes Chapel along the A50 through Arclid crossroads. We ran into Holmes Chjapel and we turned left onto the A54. We turned left onto Selkirk Drive and we ran down to the leisure centre. Once in leisure centre Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards cafe for food to take away. Matthew had a can of coke. Once he had pickd up the drink we returned to the car. We had finished we got in the car and we set off onto the Selkirk Drive. We turned right onto Chester Road and right onto the A50. We continued through Brereton Green and down towards Brereton. We continued down through Arclid. We ran through Fourlanes End and into Rode Heath. 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 Scotia Road and left into the Boulevard. We ran down the hill past the park and we went forwards onto Queens Avenue. We turned left onto High Lane. We ran through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green. We ran into Hanley and onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street. At Joiners Square crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went to his room and chilled out. We went upstairs and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. For a late tea Matthew had a sausage on toast. Matthew used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw City Cabs YS59 FYA. We went downstairs and we went it was City Cabs YS59 FYA. We got on the bus and we set off onto 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 forwards onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we left onto Church Street where we stopped. We got up and got off the bus. We walked down the road to The Wheatsheaf. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on City Cabs YS59 FYA. We got on the bus and we set off around the one way system. We turned right onto Liverpool Road and we veered right onto Elonora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we ran forwards onto Glebe Street. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed over the A500. We went under the railway line and 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 his room to chill out. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using 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 Potteries Apedale Running day 29-08-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65034	Apedale Light Railway	Hanley BS	Special	First Potteries
67155	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	4A	First Potteries
65029	Newcastle BS	Apedale Light Railway	Special	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out the the POPS rally, which this years was being held at the Apedale Heritage Centre. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw silver minibus EF17 KWM parked up outside. We to pick Matthew up. We also arranged to meet uncle Dave outside the residential unit. I arrived at the residential unit about 10:00 and we went downstairs and met up with uncle Dave. We set of onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road and we to pick uncle Dave up. We ran up Smithpool Road and we turned left onto City Road and we headed down the road into Stoke. We ran under the railway line and we crossed the A500. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we ran around Stoke town centre on the one-way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and we turned right onto Flemming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We ran forwards onto Hartshill Road and we went up the hill through Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned right onto the Northbound A34 to Chesterton. We turned left onto Wolstanton Road and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Loomer Road. We ran to the end of Loomer Road and into Apedale Country park. We parked up near to the visitors centre and as it was uncle Dave's first visit we took him down to the Apedale Valley Light Railway. We set off up the car park and onto the service road in from of the staium and headed towards the Boothen end behind which all the buses were parked up. As we got to the corner we saw Crosville ERL267 arriving on site.

Crosville ERL267 in Apedale Light Railway

Also in the bus station was First Potteries 65029 on the shuttle bus to Hanley.

First Potteries 65029 in Apedale Light Railway

We decided to go around and take picture of as many of the buses as we can before we did anything else. We set off up the row and we saw Robinson's Holidays 206.

Robinson's Holidays 206 in Apedale Light Railway

As we carried on in a clockwise circle of the site we saw Western Welsh ABO 145B parked up. There was a little time before the last required coach was going to work so we had a quick walk around the rally site again. We saw Roadside Safety FN06 CDE parked up.

Roadside Safety FN06 CDE in Apedale Light Railway

One that was was running was former Arriva London now Space Buzz WSU 812. As we waited we saw dud GM Buses 3253 returning after working a service.

GM Buses 3253 in Apedale Light Railway

After we had done a lap of the site we went to the top end to wait for mum to arrive. Whilst we waited we saw MerseyBus 261 arrive on site. Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had washed down with a can of Coke. He also helped me and his mum eat breakfast. When we had finished we went outside to get another bus. We spotted Bournemouth 55 on a service to Hanley. We got on the bus and we sat down towards the back. We set off along Loomer Road and at the roundabout we turned right onto London Road. We ran to the end and we turned right onto the Southbound A34. We ran Southwards for around a mile and a 1/2 past the bus garage, and we turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and we entered Newcastle bus station. After a brief stop we set off onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and 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 and onto Church Street. We followed the A52 under the railway line and towards the railway station and we turned left onto Station Road. Just after the station 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 before we turned right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet First Potteries 63099 was on a #3 to Crewe. Once we got off the bus we went inside the bus station we saw Whippet FX19 on a #023 to Shudehill.

Whippet FX19 in Hanley bus station

We continued down John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we turned right onto Lanelagh Street and the bottom was the harry Shaw garage. We saw coches including BL64 MFK. When we had finished we walked back up Ranelagh Street and we crossed over the ring road to meet mum at the Venus Fish Bar. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. whilst we ate we saw JMS Topgear Travel JM54 BUS. After eating dinner we set off back towards the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Newcastle. A short time later we saw. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67155 on a #4A to Kidsgrove. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto john Street and 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 turned left onto Ironmarket. 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 Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63116 on a #72 to Westbury Park.

First Potteries 63116 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw it was former South Yorkshire bus, First Potteries 63034 on a #25 to Hanley. A short time later our bus appeared. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65029 on the shuttle bus to Apedale. We got on the bus and we set down near to the back of the bus. We set off onto the bus station onto Barracks Road. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto the A34. We continued North through Cross Heath and we turned left onto london Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Loomer Road and we ran into the site and unloaded in front of the heritage centre where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 65029 before returning back to Hanley on a #18.

First Potteries 65029 in Apedale Light Railway

we walked down to the bottom of the site and we asked the which were the next few buses out, most of the buses we saw London Transport RM467. and we stopped at an ice cream van and Matthew had an ice cream. After we had finished eating the ice cream. One of the first buses we spotted Hulleys of Baslow 7.

Hulleys of Baslow 7 in Apedale Light Railway

We returned to the car and we met up with mum and uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off out of the Apedale Country Park onto Loomer Road and we diverted into Turner Crescent past the depot and we saw E-zec patient transport minibuses. We continued along Loomer Road and we turned sharp right onto London Road. We turned right onto Holditch Road and left onto Bymbo Road. We continuned along the A34 through Cross Heath and into Newcastle. As we passed the depot which was empty. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. 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 upstairs and we room. Matthew also drank a can of Irn Bru. For tea Matthew had a chicken and potatoes. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Ashbourne / Derby 21-08-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
736	Ashbourne BS	Derby BS	Swift	Trent Barton
842	Derby BS	Belper, King Street (Stop A)	6.3	Trent Barton
845	Belper BS	Derby BS	6.2	Trent Barton
750	Derby BS	Ripley, Market Place	CMT	Trent Barton
251	Ripley, Market Place	Alfreton High Street	9.3	Trent Barton
263	Alfreton BS	Ripley Grosvenor Road	9.3	Trent Barton
262	Ripley, High Street (Stop 3)	Derby BS	9.3	Trent Barton
842	Derby BS	Belper, King Street (Stop A)	6.3	Trent Barton

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to re-visit Ashbourne. We had checked the weather for today and it was for cold, dull and dry weather. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to Ashbourne we saw First Potteries 63099 on a #11 to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and we turned right onto Glebedale Road and we ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street. At Heron Cross we went Eastwards along the A50 and we went Eastwards past Blythe Bridge to Uttoxeter. We ran Northwards up the A515 through Ashbourne and we turn ed left into the car park. We parked up and we set off over the bus station towards the market. On the way we saw required D&G Bus 134 on a #108 to Leek. We crossed over the road and we headed into the chip shop cafe on the corner and Matthew used the toilet. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gracy with bread and butter washed down with a can of coke. When we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we walked over to the A515. We turned left into King Edward Street. Whilst we waited for the next bus to Derby we saw Slacks YJ09 FHT on a free shuttle bus to Osmaston Show Ground. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was required Trent Barton 736 on a Swift service to Derby. We got on the bus and we booked Zigzag Group Day ticket at £.530 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto King Edward Street and we turned left into Station Road. We turned left onto the A515 and we saw Trent Barton 737 on the Swift service to Uttoxeter. We turned right onto Derby Road and we turned right onto Springfield Ave. We turned right onto Old Derby Road and we saw Naylors Minibus YJ56 MKD. We turned left onto Wyaston Road. We turned left onto Willow Meadow Road. We turned right onto Old Derby Road and we turned right onto Derby Road and we saw Trent Barton 738 on the Swift service to Uttoxeter. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran into Commonside. We turned into Brailsford Green. We turned into Kirk Langley. We turned into Markeaton. We turned onto the A52. As we went along Friar Gate. We ran up the hill and into Derby. We turned left into Cheapside. We turned left into Bold Lane. We continued onto Jury Street and forwards onto Cathedral Road. We crossed over onto Full Street. We turned the roundabout into Morledge and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We had a look around the bus station and we stood on the paved area just outside. We saw Arriva Midlands 3577 on layover. We came back inside the bus station and as it was cold we decided to catch something almost immediatley. We saw required Trent Barton 842 on a #6.3 to Ripley. We got on the bus and we flashed the Zig-Zag Duo ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto the A601 and we crossed over the Derwnt and onto King Street. We joined the Northbound A6 and we ran for through Darley Abbey. We crossed over the A38 and we continued up the A6 into Duffield. We crossed over the railway line and we ran Northwards into Milford. We crossed back over the railway line and we ran into Belper. The was a 'Save our NHS' protest outyside the Babington hospital. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A609 and then we turned left onto Campbell Street. We turned right into King Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus we walked up King Street and we turned right onto Strutt Street. We went into the Co-operative food store which is one of the biggest Co-op supermarkets I have seen for a few years. Once we had finished we went outside to the cah machine. After using the cash machine we continued to the end of Strutt Street and Matthew used the public toilet on the corner. Once we used the facilities we turned right into the A609 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Chapel Street. We ran for a few yards and we turned right into a bus station we waited for a bus back to Derby. A short while later we saw it was Trent Barton 845 on a #6.2 to Derby. We got on the bus and we flashed the Zig-Zag Duo ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the A6. We went Southwards through Milford and Duffield and we ran into Derby along the A6. We turned right onto Queen Street and we turned left onto Full Street. We continued onto Corporation Street and forwards again onto Morledge before we turned left into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus we had a walk around and we looked to see what else we might catch. We saw Arriva Midlands 3560 on a #22 to Oakwood. As it got closer we saw that it was required Trent Barton 750 on a Comet to Chesterfield. We got on the bus and we flashed the Zig-Zag Duo ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto the A601 and we came off onto Derwent Street. We went onto Stuart Street and under the A601 along Pheonix Street onto Mansfield Road. We ran forwards onto Alfreton Road after crossing the railway we joined the Northbound A61. At the next roundabout we joined the Northbound A38 and we ran fast up the dual carriage for a few miles. We came off the A38 and we continued Northwards B6179 into Kilburn. We continued Northwards for another 3 miles or so into Ripley. When we got to the town centre we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw Trent Barton 251 on a #9.3 to Mansfield. We got on the bus and we flashed the Zig-Zag Duo ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Market Place and we turned right onto Church Street. We turned left onto the B6179. We ran through Butterley Towards Swanwick and we turned right onto the B6016 towards Leabrooks. We turned left onto the B600 and we headed through Somercotes into Alfreton. We turned left into the B6019 and we got up and got off the bus. We went to pub and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards he had a can of Coke. When we had finished we crossed the road and we waited for a bus back to Ripley. We walked onto the B6019 and we turned left onto the A61 and turned left onto Hall Street. We ran past Tesco and we back to the bus station and we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 36715 on a #55 to Chesterfield. A few minutes later the bus appeared from around the corner and it was required Trent Barton 263 on the #9.3 to Derby. We got on the bus and we flashed the Zig-Zag Duo ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Hall Street. We turned left onto Cressy Road and we turned right onto the B6019. We turned right onto the B600 and we ran back through Somercotes. We continued over the B6016 and into Leabrooks and we ran under the B6179 into Swanwick. We ran up into Butterley and we continued Ripley and we turned right into Grosvenor Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back to the stop and a few minutes later we saw a bus appraoching. As we got closer we saw that it was required Trent Barton 262 on a #9.3 to Derby. We got on the bus and we flashed the Zig-Zag Duo ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the High Street and we ran down the B6179 to Kliburn. We got onto the A38 and we ran fast to the edge of Derby. We ran forwards onto the A61 and at the next roundabout we turned right onto Alfreton Road. We ran forwards onto Mansfield Road and we crossed under the A601 onto Pheonix Street. We turned right onto Derwent Street and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over Derwent street and we walked back to the bus station alongside the river. Once in the bus station we decided that we would have time for one quick out and back before the parking ticket ran out. We knew that we saw required Kinchbus 156 on the Skylink service to Leicester. A short time later a bus appeared and it was Trent Barton 842 on a #6.3 to Ripley. We got on the bus and we flashed the Zig-zag group ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto the A601 and we crossed over the Derwnt and onto King Street. We joined the Northbound A6 and we ran for through Darley Abbey. We crossed over the A38 and we continued up the A6 into Duffield. We crossed over the railway line and we ran Northwards into Milford. We crossed back over the railway line and we ran into Belper. The was a 'Save our NHS' protest outyside the Babington hospital. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A609 and then we turned left onto Campbell Street. We turned right into King Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus we walked up King Street past the old RBS bank which has now closed. In the end mum ran out time on the car park so she came to pick us up outside the bus station. We got in the car and Matthew had a Greggs sausage roll and a can of Irn Bru. We set off onto A6. We continued the Cromford and into Matlock Bath. We accidentally turned into Matlock. We joined the Northbound A6 and we continued Northwards through Darley Dale and Rowsley. We continued Northwards for the last 3 miles or so into Bakewell and we continued west along the B5055 through Moneyash. We crossed the A515 and we continued through Longnor and onto the A53 at Winkhill. We ran South through Blackshaw Moor. We entered the east end of Leek and ee turned left onto Springfield Road. We turned right onto the A523 and we ran into the centre of Leek. We got back onto the A53 briefly, before we turned into Compton and onto the A520. We ran down through Cheddleton and Wetley Rocks and Cellaread to Meir. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran up to Longton so we could check out what was parked up at Z Carz this evening. We turned left into Willow Row to see what was parked up in the compound this evening. We saw Z Carz Ford minibus FP06 WTW. We returned onto the A50 and we went West to Heron Cross and we came of the A50 and onto the link road. We ran up to City Road and we saw silver minibus DS17 WFV. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. Matthew had a can of Fanta orange. For a late tea Matthew had a chicken burger from KFC. He also had some fries and a cup of Coke. Until it was time to go out Matthew watched buses out of the window we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Also seen was Afford rent-a-car WM70 DXB.

Afford rent-a-car WM70 DXB in Fenton

A short while later we saw First Potteries 63118 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63118 in Fenton

Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. When it was time to go to we went downstairs and and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road and we turned right onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Later on he had a few digestive biscuits and and some Irn Bru. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Audley 19-08-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
37146	Newcastle BS	Stoke, stop N	25	First Potteries
63171	Stoke, adj stop Q	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
101	Newcastle BS	Tunstall, adj stop B	94	D&G Bus
135	Tunstall, adj stop B	Newcastle BS	94	D&G Bus
65001	Newcastle BS	Audley, Council Offices	4	First Potteries
67159	Audley, Library	Newcastle BS	4	First Potteries
63115	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to stay local. We checked the weather and it was for cold mainly dry weather with some snow showers. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to Widnes he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Afford rent-a-car MX70 CJF. We turned up around 11:30 and we went out to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the railway line and onto the A52. We crossed over the A500 and we ran through stoke on the one-way system. We continued uo into Hartshill on the A52 and we ran up the hill and towards Newcastle. At the roundabout we veered left onto George Street and down the hill. We ran forwards onto Brunswick Street and parked up on the right hand side. Matthew went to see mum who was having her hair cut and coloured. Afterwards Matthew retruedn to Fenbton by car. We got in the car and we ran down to Newcastle on the one-way system. We went arounf the roundabout and onto the A52. We ran back towards Hartshill and we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We Crossed over the A500 and we got onto the Southbound side. We ran through Stoke and we came off at City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and we went back residential. After picking up the phone we got onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the railway line and onto the A52. We crossed over the A500 and we ran through stoke on the one-way system. We continued uo into Hartshill on the A52 and we ran up the hill and towards Newcastle. At the roundabout we veered left onto George Street and down the hill. We ran forwards onto Brunswick Street and parked up on the right hand side. Matthew went to see mum who was having her hair cut and coloured. We walked up George Street and we saw Aimee's GW55 SON in between runs on the #109. Afterwards we walked back down George Street and over the roundabout onto Ironmarket. We walked down Barracks Road and we saw First Potteries 32627 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32627 in Newcastle

We went into the bus station and we Waited for a bus towards Stoke. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 160 on a #9 to Westbury Park.

D&G Bus 160 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later our bus appeared. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 37146 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 37146 in Newcastle bus station

We got on a purchased Smart Day ticket at for £5.20 each. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 37146 before we went upstairs.

Inside First Potteries 37146

We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme KX14 EBZ & E-zec patient transport OU18 CEF. We turned left onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. We went forwards onto Church Street where we got up and got off the bus. We got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 37146 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 37146 in Stoke

Once off the bus we went around the corner onto Campbell Place and we crossed over the road. We stopped at the old London Grill cafe and Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a can of Coke. We continued forwards onto Campbell Place and we turned right onto to the Newcastle bus stop. When we got to the stop we waited for the the next Newcastle bus to appear. We saw D&G Bus 160 on a #9 to Biddulph. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63171 on the #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63171 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We walked onto Stubbs Street and we saw D&G Bus 101 on layover.

D&G 101 in Newcastle bus station

We had a look around to decide what bus we would catch next. We got on the bus and we flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout onto the A527. We turned left onto Wulstan Drive and we turned right onto the Hempstalls Lane. We continued onto Hoon Avenue and forwards again onto Hassam Parade. We turned left onto the B5369 and right onto Oldcastle Avenue. We turned left onto Hanbridge Avenue and we turned left onto Bradwell Lane. We turned right onto Bursley Way and at the roundabout we went forwards onto Arnold Grove. We turned left onto Bradwell Lane and we went past the Potters Wheel pub. We continued left to the roundabout and we ran down Porthill Bank and crossed over the A500. As we crossed over the A500. We ran forwards onto the A5271 and we veered left onto Brownhills Road. We went to the top of the hill and we ran forwards onto Tunstall High Street. At the top end of the high Street we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 101 as it continued towards Congleton.

D&G 101 in Tunstall

We walked a few paces down the High Street and we entered the Tunstall Cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and I ordered his toffee cheesecake and a can of Coke. Once Matthew had finished eating we said goodbye and we crossed the road. We wanted to go back towards Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 32648 on a #3A to Talke.

First Potteries 32648 in Tunstall

A few minutes later we saw a bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 135 on a #94 to Newcastle.

D&G 135 in Tunstall

We got on the bus and we flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver. The bus was nearly empty so Matthew took a picture inside D&G Bus 135 before we sat town towards the back of the bus.

Inside D&G 135

We set off down the High Street and forwards onto Brownhills Road. As we travelled down to Trubshaw Cross. We ran forwards along the A5271 through Longport and over the A500. We climbed up Porthill Banks and surprisingly we turned right. Bradwell and Hempstalls to pick up that section of the route. We turned right onto Arnold Grove and we went past the cemetery. We turned left onto Bursley Way and then left onto Bradwell Lane. We turned right onto Hanbridge Avenue. We turned left onto Dimsdale Parade West and then right onto Hassam Parade. We turned left onto Wulstan Drive and we turned right onto the A527 into Newcastle. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout and we ran down Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus and we set off towards where mum had parked the car. On the way we saw First Potteries 44515 on a #72A to Clayton Village.

First Potteries 44515 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 65001 on a #4 to Wereton.

First Potteries 65001 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. At the roundabout we went left onto the A52 and we veered left onto Merrial Street. We turned right onto High Street and then forwards onto Liverpool Road. We rejoined the A52 and at the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran North through Cross Heath and we turned left onto Brymbo Road. We turned right onto Holditch Road. As we travelled up we saw Cabability YJ64 BWW. At the roundabout we turned left onto London Road. we ran pas the site of where Lidl would like to put a new store somewhere. At the next roundabout we went North up the B5500 and through Chesterton. We turned right onto Crackley bank and we ran a few hundred yard before turning left onto Birch House Road. We turned right onto Holly Road and we ran to the top. We turned left onto Cedar Road and we ran Westwards to the B5500. We travelled North out into the open countryside to a junction. At the junction we turned left Megacre and we ran up into Wood Lane village. We ran around the village along High Street and right onto Apedale Road. We turned right onto Church Street and right again onto Woodcroft. At the end we turned onto Megacre and we returned back to the B5500. We continued Westwards into Bignall End and then forwards into the centre of Audley village where we decided to get off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 65001 as it continued towards Wereton.

First Potteries 65001 in Audley

We decided to go up to the council offices where is a toilet. As we got closer we could see the gate on outside of the building was closed. We decided to return to the bus stop via a path up to a raised green, which had a tree and a stone in the centre. It was Audley Millenium Green. We walked down along Church Street. We stopped at the Co-op and Matthew had a bottle of Coke. We crossed over the road and we headed to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Audley

We got on the bus and we flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Street and we turned right onto the B5500 through Bignall End and then we turned right onto Megacre and we ran around Wood Lane. We returned to the B5500 along Megacre and we continued Eastwards into Crackley. We turned left onto Cedar Road and then we turned left onto Holly Road. we ran through the estate onto Crackley bank and we ran down into Chesterton. We ran through Chesterton along the B5500 and we turned left onto London Road. Part way along we turned right onto Holditch Road and we ran through the industrial estate. We re joined the A34 and we ran south towards Newcastle. By the old bus depot we turned left onto Liverpool Road and then left onto the A52. At the Jubilee roundabout we turned right onto barracks road and then we entered Newcastle bus station. The bus set off out of the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew visited the toilet and we saw First Potteries 65040 on a #4 to Audley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63115 on a #4A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63115 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we Smart Day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the roundabout onto the A53 and we ran up and over into Etruria. We crossed the A500 and and we headed up to Festival Park. We left the A53 onto Forge Lane passing the site of the new pub being contructed. We came back towards the A53 along Festival Way. We crossed under the A53 and we ran up Etruria Road and into Hanley. We continued onto trinity Street before turning right into Stafford Street and after a short wait we continued past the town hall onto Bagnall Street and into the bus station. We then got up and got off the bus. Matthew used the toilet and then we walked over to the John Street. On the way over we saw Whippet FX22 a #023 to London Victoria.

Whippet FX22 in Hanley bus station

We visited the toilet before going over to John Street car park to take a few bus pictures. We went up a floor and we saw First Potteries 65035 on a #6 to Weston Coyney.

First Potteries 65035 in Hanley bus station

Also seen was required First Potteries 65732 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 65732 in Hanley bus station

Another bus seen was First Potteries 63118 on a #7A to Biddulph.

First Potteries 63118 in Hanley bus station

We headed back to the bus station . We crossed over Lichfield Street and we walked over to Birch Terrace and we crossed over the ring road to meet mum at the Venus Fish Bar. For tea Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. whilst we ate we saw an unidentified Castell Coaches coach. Once we had finished eating we set off down Lichfield Street and into joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout We turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards Stoke. By the railway station we veered left along the A52 and we ran parallel to the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his roon to watch TV and chill out. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. He also ate the a toffee Crisp. 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 Newcastle / Hanley 16-08-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69160	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
69160	Newcastle BS	Hanley, stop S6	11	First Potteries
67153	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
67156	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop P	23	First Potteries
69174	Stoke, adj stop M	Fenton, Smithpool Road	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 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 Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. A short while later we went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. We had to wait for the next Newcastle bus. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 165 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 165 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 69160 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69160 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 where we saw Intercity PG19 ENH. 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 Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65729 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 65729 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63177 on a #4 to Wereton. We walked up to the top end of the bus station and we saw D&G Bus 10 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G 10 in Newcastle bus station

We returned to Hanley of First Potteries 69160 on the #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. we sat down. 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 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. We ran forwards onto the A5272 and we followed. As Bucknall New Road is due to heavy roadworks. it to the left and through Northwood. We continued through Birches Head. We ran back up Keelings Road and onto Town Road. We ran back through into Hanley. We ran into town along Town Road and we crossed over the ring road. We turned right onto Quadrant Road and we went under the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We ran forwards onto Stafford Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Stafford Street and we turned left onto Piccadilly and forwards onto Broad Street. We turned left onto Leonard Coates Way. After a quick stop at One Smithfield, We continued through the Leonard Coates Way and turned right onto Broad Street. Matthew went to get dinner. We set off along Piccadilly and we walked up Stafford Street. We walked through Tontine Square and we turned right onto Tontine Street and we stopped at the pub. For dinner Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 69167 on a #7A to Biddulph. Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67153 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. we sat 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 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. 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 Copeland's Tours PN08 CLZ. We back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew returned to his room to chill out for a short while. Later on we went out on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop outside the flats for a bus to Stoke. A short time later we saw a bus turned the corner. When it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We got off the bus and Matthew went to the toilet on the car park on the end of Welch Street. Matthew went to the council office to get his new bus pass. After we had been to get the bus stop we crossed over the road to the newsagents. We walked back onto Church Street and we saw First Potteries 69154 on a #11 to Newcastle. A short while later we saw D&G Bus 160 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G 160 in Stoke

After a short while bus back to Fenton appeared, As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 69174 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 69174 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off 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 back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Once we were ready we went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We got in the car and we drove onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and into Heron Cross. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. As we travelled through Blurton. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 17:00. When we got home Matthew and ate late tea Matthew has Sausage Bap followed by a Manchester tart. When it was time to go finished off the Blog and then we went back to the residential unit in the car. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue and we turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. 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. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used 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.