Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 31-05-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67142	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
67147	Joiners Square, Warrington Road	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the dentist and we saw First Potteries 69148 on a #11 to Hanley. Matthwe went into the living room and we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We went downstairs and we went in a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. We joined the Northbound A500. We came off the A500 and we ran up to Shelton. We joined Shelton New Road and we headed into Hartshill. At the roundabout we ran forwards onto George Street and into Newcastle. We ran forwards onto Ryecroft and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We turned inti Hassell Street and we parked up in the Roebuck Centre car park. We walked through the Roebuck Centre and onto High Street. We stopped at Wrights Pies and Matthew brought a sausage roll and a can of Coke. Once we had finished in Wright's Pies we walked down the High Street. We walked up to Ironmarket and we got in the car. We turned left onto Ryecroft and we joined the Northbound A34. We continued North through Cross Heath and we turned left onto London Road. At the next roundabout we went North up the B5500 and through Chesterton. We turned right onto Crackley Bank and we ran through Crackley and Red Street. We crossed over the A500 and we veered left onto Talke High Street. We turned right somewhere and left onto Chester Road. We re-joined the road and we ran forwards onto Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto the A34 and up towards somewhere where we turned right onto the B5371. We ran forwards onto First Avenue and we turned right onto Liverpool Road. We ran North into Kidsgrove and we turned left onto Mount Road. We continued onto Pennyfields Road. We ran through Newchapel and Packmoor and onto Turnhurst Road. We turned left onto the A527 through Pits Hill and Sandyford past the site of a new Petrol station and Burger King. We crossed over the A50 and we ran down to the A500. We ran Southwards through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We ran up the A52 under the railway line and we ran forwards onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned 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. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road the new sheltered housing complex. We walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. Whilst waiting we saw A1 Embassy minibus WP14 HMD going towards Hanley.

A1 Embassy WP14 HMD in Fenton

A short while later we saw Rode Runner DK69 CMV going towards Hanley.

Rode Runner DK69 CMV in Fenton

Eventually we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 67142 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67142 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road. crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and onto Old Hall Street past the site of the old bus station which has now been almost completely demolished. We turned the corner onto Parliament Row and we went to the pub. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished we set off onto Parliament Row and into the market. Matthew visited the toilet and afterwards we walked through Tontine Square past the HSBC bank onto Piccadilly. We turned left onto Cheapside and onto Albion Street. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and we saw First Potteries 37146 on a #18 to Leek. We called for a taxi to Shelton. The taxi appeared and it was a Z Carz taxi. We got in taxi and we set off along onto Bethesda Street we saw Harry Shaw YJ69 VLX at the depot. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We turned left into The Parkway and we went into Hanley Park and parked in the car park. We walk northwards through the park and into the North West corner to the sensory play area. Once we had finished in the park we walked down Ridgway Road. We turned left onto Mawson Grove and we turned left onto A52 and we carried on past the University to Joiners Square. We turned right onto Egerton Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67147 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67147 in Joiners Square

We got on the bus and booked to Fenton. We sat down and the bus set off on Victoria Road past Adsa and the B&M. We ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room. Matthew used his computer and watched television in his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Northwich / Sandbach 28-05-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
2930	Northwich Interchange	Sandbach Common	37	Arriva NW&W
2667	Sandbach Common	Winsford, railway station	37	Arriva NW&W
4410	Winsford, railway station	Winsford, Library	7A	Arriva NW&W
4406	Winsford, Library	Winsford, Guildhall	7C	Arriva NW&W
2670	Winsford, Guildhall	Davenham, Green Lane	31	Arriva NW&W
2633	Davenham, Green Lane	Northwich Interchange	37	Arriva NW&W

Today we decided to re-visit Northwich. We hadn't been to Northwich for quite a while and mum was coming from work today so we wanted somewhere reasonably close. Research consisted on asking Matthew which buses he wanted to do (Arriva) and research the service from Northwich. We also checked the weather which was for warm weather with some sunshine. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast for breakfast. Mum came home around 10:45 and we got ready to go out. We had a flat battery to deal with when we went to get in the car, but a few minutes later we were up and running. We set off around 12:00 and we ran through Blurton along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the mini roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran into Heron Cross and we crossed over the A50. At the traffic light we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Whieldon Road and we stopped to pick up uncle Dave. Once uncle Dave was onboard we ran down onto the Northbound A500. We headed North through Stoke and we passed through Stoke and Longport. As we were approaching the last junction the traffic came to a stop. mum did some research and saw there was a crash ahead. A few minutes later we saw Flixbus FX31 heading Southwards. We came off the A500 and we turned right and headed into Alsager. At the crossroads we went straight onto the A533 and we ran Northwards through Lawton Heath End. We turned left onto the A533 and we headed towards Sandbach. We turned left to follow the A533 and we turned right and ran up the hill past B&M and Waitrose. We continued along the A533 and we ran out of Sandbach towards Elworth we continued North WEstwards and we ran alongside the canal and into Middlewich. We turned left onto the A54 and we ran up to the one-way system. We turned right onto Newton Bank and we stopped in the car park of the former Golden Lion pub to get dinner from The Country Kitchen. Matthew had a breakfast and a bap washed down with a bottle of Coke. Whilst we ate dinner we saw Arriva NW&W 4422 on a #37W to Winsford. When we had finished eat we set off onto the A530 and we ran forwards onto the A54. We ran out of town for around 1/3 of a mile and we turned right onto the A533. we turned left onto Brick Kiln Lane and we turned right onto the A533. We continued Northwards on the A533 to the edge of town. We ran forwards onto London Road and we turned right onto Watling Street. We turned left onto Crum Hill and we turned left into the car park. After parking up we said goodbye to mum and we walked onto Watliong Street. We walked down to the last 2 stands and we saw Arriva NW&W 4706 on a #4 Northwhich circular service.

Arriva NW&W 4706 in Northwich Interchange

Also seen was Arriva NW&W 2930 on a #37 to Crewe.

Arriva NW&W 2930 in Northwich Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked Arriva NW&W Day Saver tickets at £6.40 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Watling Street and we turned right onto the ring road. We followed the A533 out of town for about 1/3 of a mile before we veered left onto London Road. We crossed the A533 and we went over the roundabout over the A556. We continued Southwards into Davenham and we ran through the village. We turned right onto Jack Lane and we ran through Moulton. We joined the Southbound A533 and we turned right onto Bostock Road. We ran forwards onto the B5355. We ran forwards onto Whaton Road and we crossed over the big roundabout at the bottom of Winsford onto the High Street. We turned left onto Dingle Lane and we turned right onto The Drumber. We turned right onto Dene Drive and we turned right onto the High Street. After a short wait at the stop outside the Guildhall. We ran down the High Street and we crossed the main roundabout onto the Southbound A54. We veered left onto Station Road and we ran along the narrow street towards Middlewich. At the roundabout we ran forwards into Winsford railway station. We did a lap of the car park and back out onto the main road. We turned right onto the A54 and we crossed over the railway line. We continued East for around 2 miles and we came into the West end of Middlewich. We ran around the one-way system and left onto the A54. After a brief stop at the main bus stop we turned right onto the A533. We turned right onto Long Lane South and right onto Warmingham Lane. We ran through the estate and we turned left Cross Lane. We turned right and we re-joined the Southbound A533. We ran alongside of the canal and into Sandbach through Elworth. We turned left Hightown and at the next roundabout we ran forwards on Congleton Road. We turned right onto The Commons and we ran onto the other side of the triangle where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and we sat on the low wall by the chemist and Matthew had a can of Coke. We waited for the nest bus going Northwards. As short time later we saw the bus run around the common. It was Arriva NW&W 2667 on a #37 to Northwich.

Arriva NW&W 2667 in Sandbach

We got on the bus and we Flashed the Arriva Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the common and we joined the Northbound A533. We ran out of town past the railway station towards Elworth. We turned left onto Cross Lane and right onto Warmingham Lane. We ran through the estate and we turned right Long Lane South. We turned right and we re-joined the Northbound A533. We ran alongside the canal and into Middlewich. We turned left onto the A54 and we ran up to the one-way system. We turned right onto Newton Bank and onto the A530 and we ran forwards onto the A54. At the roundabout we ran forwards into Winsford railway station. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2667 before it continued towards Northwich.

Arriva NW&W 2667 in Winsford

We got off the bus and the bus came into the stop behaind us. It was Arriva NW&W 4410 on a #7A Winsford town circular.

Arriva NW&W 4410 in Winsford

We got on the bus and we Flashed the Arriva Day Saver ticket to the driver. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 4410 before we went upstairs.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4410

The top deck was also empty so Matthew took another picture inside Arriva NW&W 4410.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4410

We set off out of the railway station and we turned right onto the A54. We crossed over the railway line and we turned left onto Road One and we headed Northwards. We stopped in the industrial estate to wait time and then we continued up Road One. We turned left onto Bostock Road and we headed Southwards. We turned left onto th B5355 and we ran forwards onto Wharton Road. We crossed over the big roundabout and we ran up the High Street. We ran to the top of the hill and when we got to the library we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4410 before it continued around it's route.

Arriva NW&W 4410 in Winsford

Once off bus we walked across the car park. We crossed over Dene Drive we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a drink of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over Dene Drive and we saw Tari Travel MK67 WUU parked up by the road.

Tari Travel MK67 WUU in Winsford

We crossed over the car park and we returned to the stop outside of Library. We waited for the other double decker that was working the #7C. A short time later the bus appeared and it was Arriva NW&W 4406 on the #7C Winsford circular service.

Arriva NW&W 4406 in Winsford

We got on the bus and we Flashed the Arriva Day Saver ticket to the driver. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 4406 before we went upstairs.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4406

The top deck was also empty so Matthew took another picture inside Arriva NW&W 4406.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4406

We set off up the High Street and we turned left onto Dene Drive. We turned right onto Townfields Road and left onto Swanlow Lane. We turned right onto Swanlow Drive and we ran to the end. We turned right onto Darnhall School Lane and left onto Glebe Green Drive. We run forwards onto Durham Drive and left onto Dover Drive. We turned right onto Denbigh Drive and we continued to the end. We turned left onto Beston Drive and we re-joined Swanlow Lane. We turned left onto the A54 and we ran to the roundabout. We did a 180' turn and we ran back up the A54. We turned left onto St Johns Drive and we ran forwards onto Foxfield Lane. We turned right onto the A54 and we haeded Northwards. We turned right on the B5074 and we turned left onto Nixon Drive. We turned right onto Abbotts Way and left onto Saxon Crossway. We turned right onto Nixon Drive. We turned right onto Grange lane and at the junction we turned left onto High Street. We got up and got off the bus by the Guildhall about 40m away from where we got on the bus! Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4406 as it continued around the #7C route.

Arriva NW&W 4406 in Winsford

At this point we decided to head back to Northwich, albiet with a stop on the way. We waited for the Next Northwich bound bus. A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 2670 ona #31 to Northwich.

Arriva NW&W 2670 in Winsford

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva NW&W Day Saver Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. whilst we waited for veparture time, we saw required Arriva NW&W 2518 on a #37 to Sandbach. We set off along the High Street and we ran down the hill towards the big roundabout. We ran forwards onto Wharton Road and we continued Northwards out of Winsford. We ran up the A5018 and we turned right onto the Northbound A533. We ran fast up the A533 for around 1/2 mile and we turned left onto Jack lane. We ran into Moulton and we followed Jack Lane to the right and towards Mere Heath. We turned left onto London Road and we headed Northwards into Davenham where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2670 as it continued towards Northwich.

Arriva NW&W 2670 in Davenham

We walked along London Road and we went to The Oddfellows Arms. Matthew used the toilet and we returned to the bar to get drinks. As we waited to be served we saw that Port Vale was been promoted to League One after beating Mansfield 3-0. We got a glass of Coke and we sat down to drink it. After we had finished we went outside to uncle Dave and set off back to the bus stop. On the way we saw Club Class taxi minibus PY65 AFK parked up at the side of the road.

Club Class PY65 AFK in Davenham

We continued to the bus stop and we waited for the next bus towards Northwich. Whilst we waited we saw Sunny Cars PO60 BKE. A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. It was Arriva NW&W 2633 on a #37 to Northwich.

Arriva NW&W 2633 in Davenham

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva NW&W Day Saver Saver ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up London Road and we crossed over the A556 and A533. We continued through Leftwich before joining the Northound A533. We ran forwards onto Dane Street and we turned right onto Watling Street before stoppping at the interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2633 before it worked a #31 to Crewe.

Arriva NW&W 2633 in Northwich Interchange

As we walked back to the car we saw Arriva NW&W 702 on a #4 Northwich town circular.

Arriva NW&W 702 in Northwich Interchange

Also seen was Arriva NW&W 4421 on a #1 Northwich circular service.

Arriva NW&W 4421 in Northwich Interchange

We got in the car and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. We set off onto Crum Hill and we turned right onto Chester Way. We turned left onto the A533 and I accidentally turned to soon into the entrance of Dane Court. We turned around and re-joined the A533 before following the A533 to the left. We headed Southwards under the railway line and we bypassed Leftwich before crossing the A556. We continued Southwards on the A533 bypassing Bostock before we joined the Eastbound A54. We ran into Middlewich and around the one-way system before turning right onto the A533. We ran to the Southern end of town and near to the King Lock pub we turned right onto At Annes Avenue. We stopped here and I went to the chip shop around the corner to get some food. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we turned in the road and we turned right to re-join the A533. We ran alongside the canal and into Elworth. We passed Sandbach railway station and we ran to the edge of town. We ran down the Western edge of town and we turned left onto the A534. We turned left onto the A533 and we continued over the M6 and through Thurlwood past the Royal Oak pub which is being refurbished. We continued through Rode Heath and onto the A5011. We ran down to Talke and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran about 2 miles to the A500 and we joined the Southbound side. We ran through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 in Stoke. We veered left onto Wheildon Road and we stopped at uncle Dave's house. Matthew drank some of uncle Rob's Irn Bru and we updated the calendar with today's trip. We said goodbye to uncle Dave and we got back in the car. We set off onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we ran around the one-way system in Stoke. We turned left onto London Road and we stopped at Sainsbury's petrol station to get fuel. We continued along London Road and at Trent Vale we joined the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we continued to Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 20:15. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. We watched TV and Matthew got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:30... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Festival Park 27-05-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63172	Hanley BS	Festival Park, Moat House Hotel	4	First Potteries
63117	Festival Park, Moat House Hotel	Newcastle BS	4	First Potteries
67154	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
113	Fenton, Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
37146	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, o/s Cherry Tree PH	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was heading to Blurton for the weekend, He was also going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 09:00 and had toast and juice for breakfast. He chilled out in his room and watched buses out of the windown until it was time to go out. Whilst we waited to go out we saw Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. When it was time to go out we went downstairs and onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for the bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto 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 and 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 where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw D&G Bus 781 on a #5 to Abbey Hulton. We waited for a bus towards Festival Park. A short tiime later First Potteries 63172 on a #4 to Audley.

First Potteries 63172 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Festival Park before we sat down. The bus set off onto John Street and we ran down the hill before we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over Broad Street and we continued onto Marsh Street. At the lights we turned left onto Etruria Road past former Sainsbury's supermarket. We went under the A53 and we went forwards onto Festival Way. We crossed the next roundabout and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked across to the bowling alley and Matthew had a few games of bowling. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards. We walked back onto Festival Way to catch a bus back to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching and it was First Potteries 63117. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off along Festival Way and under the A53. We went forwards onto Etruria Road and we ran up the hill into Hanley. We crossed over Marsh Street and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. At the top of the hill we turned right onto Stafford Street, past the town hall and Radio Stoke. We entered the bus station off Bagnall Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 63117.

First Potteries 63117 in Hanley bus station

Afterwards we waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67154 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off 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 left onto Station Road and we ran part the railway station before going right onto Glebe Street. After a brief stop we continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. 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 walked onto Smithpool Road. We stopped at the chip shop and we picked up dinner. Once we had the food we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew ate his sausage, Chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. Matthew chilled out in his room and waitred for me to come and pick him up. I arrived around 15:00 and we he came downstairs. We cut through onto City Road and we walked to the bus stop by the flats. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 113 on a #1A to Wood Street.

D&G 113 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 32627 on a #25 to Hanley. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus towards grandma's house. A short time later we saw First Potteries 37146 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 37146 in Newcastle bus station

Whilst we waited to get on the bus we saw First Potteries 65040 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 65040 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we went upstairs and sitting down. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. We got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 37146 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 37146 in Newcastle

Once off the bus we headed up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car via uncle Daves house. We set off just after 17:45 and we set off onto Victoria Street. We turned left onto The Avenue. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500. We turned right onto the A500 and we veered left into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We set off back down towards Stoke and onto the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and and we went around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we headed into the West End, and we ran past the former Oak Tree pub. We ran to the end of London Road and we sat at the light waiting to turn right onto the A34. We continued up to the pub and we parked up. We walked into the pub and Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Stafford, D&G Bus 45 running Out of Service towards the depot and ABC Supreme coach YA67 VBD heading Northwards. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and watch TV. Later on we dropped uncle Dave off back at home. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw grey minibus DU21 VVA parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Heron Cross lights. We turned left onto Grove Road and we ran forwards onto Wheildon Road. We dropped off uncle Dave and we ran back up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We ran through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto the A5035 and we returned to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog and we chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Trentham 26-05-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65041	Hanley BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
65041	Trentham, Whitmore Road	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67143	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	First Potteries
67154	Fenton, Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67154	Hanley BS	Fenton	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. Later on 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 silver minibus LY56 EVN. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto 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 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. We decided to do a #101 forwards to Trentham Gardens. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65041.

First Potteries 65041 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Broad Street. We ran down to snow hill and at the roundabout we turned Shelton New Road. We ran over the canal and railway line. We ran through the cross road up to Hartshill and at the roundabout we ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one-way system and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned right into the bus station. After a brief stop we Continued onto Barracks Road and forwards onto the Southbound A34. We ran past the hospital into Trent Vale and under the A500 into Hanford. We continued into Trentham and when we got opposite to the old Trentham Gardens entrance we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over the road and we set off into the retail village and we went to the Riverside restaurant. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a bottle of Coke. For afters Matthew had a Bakewell tart. Matthew went to the toilet and after we headed back to the bus stop. We walked ouf of the entrance and Northwards up the A34 to the bus stop outside the old entrance to Trentham Gardens. We waited for a bus back to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65041 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65041 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards through Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. We waited for the bus to Fenton and a short time later we saw First Potteries 37158 on a B2 to Trentham Lakes. Matthew had a can of Fanta Orange whislet waiting for the bus. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67143 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67143 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67143 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 67143

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 saw Copeland's Tours MIB 797. We crossed over City Road and onto Christchurch Street 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 unit. We set off outside and we saw Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG outside the residential unit. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto 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 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 Matthew ate his tea. It was sandwiches, a flapjack. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #7A to Biddulph. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards continued waiting for the bus. A short time later we saw First Potteries 44511 on a #7A to Biddulph. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67154 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67154 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 67154

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 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. He also ate the a bottle of Coke and a toffee Crisp. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Smallthorne 24-05-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
115	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
65034	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the dentist and we saw Roseville BV60 BAA. Matthwe went into the living room and we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car YM69 HND parked up.

Afford rent-a-car YM69 HND in Fenton

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 ERS Medical FJ21 HGG and ABC Supreme HV22 HKK. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for the next bus to Trentham. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65004 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 65004 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 104. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 65041 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65041 in Newcastle bus station

Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65034 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Garden 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 ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham where we saw ABC Supreme HV22 HKP. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. We parked up and we went to the retail village. we stopped at the riverside Cafe and for dinner Matthew had sausage chips and beans washed down with a bottle of Coke. We walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. Afterwards Matthew had an ice cream in a waffle cone. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the residential unit in Lucky Seven taxi. We set off up the onto the A34 and at Hanford we saw white minibus DG66 YPF. When we got to the Northbound A500. At Sideway we turned right onto the A50 heading Eastwards. 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 his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and got in the car we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hil into stoke and forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line. We passed near to the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. We ran to the top and we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. At the end we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we saw Intercity RE12 JWU. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We joined town road and we crossed over the ring-road and we overtook Stantons of Stoke TSU 268. We headed out of town towards Birches Head. We joinmed the A5272 and we travelled Northwards through Sneyd Green up to Smallthorne Roundabouts and we turned left onto Sneyd Hill and we ran down to Captian Kooks. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we sat down on a table by the window. For tea Matthew had a breakfast. He also helped mum to eat some of her chips with bread and butter. When we had finished we set off back to Fenton via Smallthorne to drop a few things off. We went up Sneyd Hill and we crossed over Smallthorne Roundabout onto Ford Green Road. We turned left onto Fell Street and right onto Coseley Street. After a brief stop we ran down Coseley Street and we turned right onto Croft Street and right onto Ford Green Road. We turned left onto Saturn Road and right onto Mars Street. We turned right onto Jupiter Street and we stopped for a short while to drop something off. When we had finished we turned left onto Ford Green Road. At the top of the hill we joined the Southbound A5272. and we ran through Sneyd Green into Birches Head. We ran into Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We ran past the bus station and we turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street. We turned right onto Cleveland Road and we ran forwards onto College Road where we saw Autocabs NK16 DTF. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran past the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alkongside the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the the Queen Elizabeth II Court and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room. He had a can of Fanta orange. 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.