Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 30-11-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67156	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, Lytton Street	11	First Potteries
67142	Stoke, Lytton Street	Newcastle BS	11	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 Autocabs SY67 WLC. Later on Matthew went downstairs to do his shopping. We set of onto City Road. After crossing over the road we turned right into Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. Part way down Victoria Road and we turned left onto Victoria Road. In Aldi Matthew picked up his weekly shop. After he had done his shopping we went to Hanley in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran down to joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran towards Hanley. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to the other side of Town We exited the ring road onto Town Road. The bus came in through Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We got out of the taxi When we walked along Stafford Street and we turned left onto Tontine Square and we sat on the bench the bank. We continued through the square onto Parliament Row and we visited the Pound Bakery. Matthew brought a sausage roll and a bottle of Coke. We sat down on a bench and Matthew had his sausage roll for dinner washed down bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we walked along Tontine street and onto Lichfield Street. When we got to Hanley we called for a taxi to Bentilee. The taxi appeared and it was a Z Carz taxi. we got in and we set off along Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We ran around the ring road and we ran anti-clockwise around Hanley. We turned right onto the A50 and we ran Northwards through Cobridge into Burslem. We continued up Scotia Road towards Tunstall and we continued onto the High Street and Northwards through Goldenhill. We ran down the hill to Kisgrove and we continued under the railway line and canal into Cheshire. We ran through to Rode Heath and we turned right onto the A5011. We turned left onto the A533 and we ran the last few miles into Sandbach. We followed the A533 Northwards through town and we turned right into the town centre. We parked up on the common and we saw D&G Bus 177 on a #38 to Crewe. We walked down the High Street and we stopped at the pub for dinner. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. He also had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we walked back to the Common. We returned to Fenton in a lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto the A533 and we headed Southwards. We ran down to Rode Heath and we turned right onto the B5011. We turned left onto the A50 and we ran through Kidsgrove. We ran through Goldenhill and we joined the A527 towards the Chatterley Valley. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Longport and Etruria. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we and right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We saw Travel Express BG61 HSY. Later on we went out for tea on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued up City Road and we saw First Potteries 67177 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67177 in Fenton

We continued down to the bus stop and whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 in Fenton

Behind this was D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 111 in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #11 to Newcastle.

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 towards Stoke. We went under the railway line and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over the road to wait for a bus towards Newcastle. A short tme later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67142 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and 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 and we saw blue minibus V604 MBL. 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 set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down High Street and we turned left into Church Street. We turned left onto the Southbound A34 and we went under the subway on to the A34. We turned left onto the A525 and we turned right onto Stanier Street. When we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew went outside and went on the slide. He also spent time in the soft play area. We watch buses out of the window we saw Priory Adult Care EJ21 RNU. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We set off onto Stanier Street. When we returned to Fenton in a Intercity taxi. We set off along John O'Gaunt's Road and we turned left onto the B5044. We turned left onto the A525 and left onto the Northbound A34. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. We veered left onto Shelton New Road and we stopped briefly near to the old Gilberts furniture shop. We continued down Shelton New Road through the traffic lights and we turned right to join the Southbound A500. We stayed on the high level road and we came off the A500 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 back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Trentham 29-11-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
171	Hanley BS	Trentham Gardens	100	D&G Bus
67146	Trentham, New Inn Lane	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	22	First Potteries
67153	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	Fenton, adj Travers Court	23	First Potteries
109	Stoke, stop N	Shelton, Cauldon College	9	D&G Bus
67178	Shelton, Film Theatre	Fenton, Albert Square	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 dentist and we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newcastle. 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. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street. and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora 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 we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the and we waited for a bus towards Trentham. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 171 on a #100 to Stone.

D&G Bus 171 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning right onto City Road. We went South on the A500 which we did down to A34. Once on the A34 we went South through Trentham. 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 walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. Matthew had a ham sandwich washed down with bottle of Coke. 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 and we turned right into New Inn Lane and we saw First Potteries 67141 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67141 in Trentham

We headed around the corner onto Pacific Road and we saw blue minibus YP09 NGU. We walked back around the corner onto New Inn Lane. We waited for the next bus to Blurton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67146 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67146 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before we sat down. We set off down New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive where we got up and got off the bus. A couple of minutes later we saw the First Potteries. As expected it was First Potteries 67153 on the #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. At the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and up the hill into Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we went through the traffice lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the end of the road and we waited time and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 783 going towards the baths. The original plan was to get off on City Road and we got up and got off at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew 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 City Road past the new sheltered housing complex. We crossed over the A500 and went into Stoke town centre. We crossed the road to wait for the next station bound bus. When it turned up it was required D&G Bus 100 on a #9 to Biddulph. We got on the bus and booked to the railway station before sitting down. The bus set off out of Stoke town centre and across the A500. We crossed under the railway line before turning left onto the A52. At the eother end of the road we turned left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we we walked down College Road and we saw Scraggs VT 9389. Wewent into Hanley Park for a while. We walk northwards through the park and into the North West corner to the sensory play area where Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. Matthew walked to the toilet. and visited the ice cream van. Matthew had an ice cream with a Flake. Matthew highlights of the bus sightings included Copeland's Tours MIB 516. We walked through the park and we saw the cafe in the park. After spending a while there we walked back to the South East corner of the park. we walked down Avenue Road. We returned back into College Road. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67178 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. We continued down 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 onto Christchurch Street we turned left onto Temple Street and to the residential unit and went upstairs and chilled out in his room for a short while. For tea Matthew had steak pie and chips followed by treacle tart and custard. 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 Wigan / Bolton 26-11-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
2904	Wigan BS	Bamfurlong, Bryn Hall	320	Arriva NW&W
3057	Bamfurlong, Bryn Hall	Platt Bridge, Millers lane	320	Arriva NW&W
1031	Platt Bridge, Millers lane	Bolton BS	559	Vision Travel
19410	Bolton BS	Westhoughton, Stop E	7	Stagecoach Manchester
40746	Westhoughton, Stop D	Daisy Hill, Stop B	516	Rotala Diamond
27231	Daisy Hill, Furze Avenue	Wigan BS	7	Stagecoach Manchester

Today we decided to re-visit Wigan. Matthew chose Wigan in the week and very little research was done, other than to check where to park and to check the weather, which was for dull and wet weather. Matthew got up around 10:30 and had toast and apple juice for breakfast. We got ready and we set off around 12:00. We set off through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued down Wheildon Road and we joined the Northbound A500. We saw a white and blue Megabus on a Northbound M11 service. Traffic was moving quite slowly as we headed up to the M6. AS we travlled Northwards we saw Flixbus 019 (023) and Lucky Seven KN12 NBF. We joined the Northbound M6 at juntion 16 and we headed through Cheshire into Greater manchester. On the M6 were an unidentified grey coach, Globus YN22 ??? , ABC coach hire BA19 ???, an unidentified JH Coaches coach, an unidentified MacPhails Coaches coach and an unidentified AC Coaches coach. We came off the M6 at junction and we joined the A49. We followed the road to the edge of town and we ran forwards onto the A577. We crossed the big roundabout and we crossed ovrt the Leeds and LIverpool canal before turning left onto Wilcock Street. We turned left onto Miry Lane and right onto Prescott Street. We turned right onto Frog Lane and we went under the railway bridge. We turned right into Deanery Court and left into Richmond Street. We turned left into the car park and we parked up. We walked up Hallgate and past the bus station. We saw Stagecoach Manchester 36799 0n a #4 Kitt Green circular service.

Stagecoach Manchester 36799 in Wigan bus station

We walked up the passageway onto Hallgate and we saw the cafe that we sometimes go to was closed. We continued onto Hallgate and we saw the Mr Chips had closed down! Mum suggested a cafe around the corner, so we continued up Hallgate and we turned left onto Market Street. We stopped at The new Chippery. Matthe went to the toilet and mum ordered the food. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of Coke. When we had finished eating we said goodbyue to mum and we walked along Market Street and turned left into the entrance of the bus station. We had a walk around to see what we might catch. We walked down to the bottom end of the bus station and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 19481 on a #10 to Leigh. I'd asked Matthew where he had wanted to go and he said he would like to go to Bolton. We had just missed a #575 and there was a #7 on stand but it left empty. We walked back up to the other end and we saw Arriva NW&W 2904 on a #320 to St Helens which we decided to do.

Arriva NW&W 2904 in Wigan bus station

We got on the bus and we brought System one bus at only tickets at £5 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto New Market Street and we turned right onto Mesnes Street. We ran forwards onto Compton Street and we crossed over the A49 onto the A573. We ran out of the town and we past Lidl and we crossed over the A577. We continued Southwards down the A573 and we crossed over the canal and under the railway line. We ran through Ince-in-Makerfield and we continued through Spring View and into Platt Bridge. We had seen a #559 bus which runs from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Bolton. The service is hourly, so we though we could get off the bus we were on and catch another bus back to Platt Bridge and wait for it there. We worked out we could intercept a Northbound #320 if we got off before Ashton-in-Makerfield. We continued Southwards through Bryn Gates and Bamfurlong and we spotted 2 bus stops opposite each other with bus shelters so we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2904 as it continued towards St Helens.

Arriva NW&W 2904 in Bamfurlong

We crossed over the road and we waited at the bus stop opposite to the Bryn Hall pub. We didn't have to wait too long for the Northbound service. A short time later as the bus approached we saw it was Arriva NW&W 3057 on a #320 to Wigan.

Arriva NW&W 3057 in Bamfurlong

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One Bus Day ticktets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards out of Bamfurlong and Bryn Gates. We crossed over the railway line and the Leigh branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and we came into Platt Bridge. When we got to the centre of town we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we visited the Co-op. Matthew brought a can of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars, as well as some cornflake cakes. We went back to the stop and we waited for the #559 to Bolton. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva NW&W 2695 on a #360 to Wigan.

Arriva NW&W 2695 in Platt Bridge

Whilst we were waiting we saw Stagecoach Manchester 19481 on a #10 to Wigan. A short time later saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was Vision Travel 1031 on a #559 to Bolton as expected.

Vision Travel 1031 in Platt Bridge

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One Bus Day ticktets to the driver. The bus was empty so Mathew took a oicture inside of Vision Travel 1031 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside Vision Travel 1031

We set off Northwards out of Platt Bridge and we turned right to continue along the A58. We turned right again at the roundabout following the A58 North Eastwards through to Hindley. In the centre of Hindley we turned left onto the A577 and we turned right onto Cross Street. We re-jined the A58 and we headed Eastwards out of Hindley crossing over Borsdane Brook. We ran through Hart Common and Dobb Brow and we crossed over the railway line before heading into Westhoughton. We ran forwards onto the B5236 and we turned right into Market Street and into the centre of Weshoughton. After a brief stop we ran out of town and re-joined the A58. At the Checkerbent roundabout we joined the Eastbound A6. We ran up to Four Lane Ends and we turned left onto the Northbound A579. We crossed over the M61 and the road looked familiar. It was the same route the #582 which we had done to the edge of Bolton many years ago back in March 2013. We ran into Daubhill and we turned left onto Deane Church Lane and we turned right onto Willow Lane. We turned right onto Venice Street and we turned left to re-join the A579. We ran into Bolton and we turned left onto Black Horse Street. We turned right onto Great Moor Street. We turned right onto Newport Street and we entered the bus station. Once off the bus we headed to the toilet. Afrerwards we went outside to get a few pictures before we decided what to catch. We saw Rotala Diamond 40843 on a #524 to Bury.

Rotala Diamond 40843 in Bolton Interchange

Also seen was Arriva NW&W 2684 which was running out of service.

Arriva NW&W 2684 in Bolton Interchange

Originally we had spotted a #520 to Westhoughton, which we throught about doing, but it wasn't sue off for a while. Onan adjacent stand we saw Stagecoach Manchester 19410 on a #7 to Wigan. We decided to do this bus so we got on and we flashed the System One Bus Day ticktets to the driver we went upstairs and we sat down. The bus set off out of the interchange and we turned right onto Newport Street. We turned left onto Great Moor Lane and we went forwards onto Deane Road. We past the site where there used to be an old double decker bus. This was now part of an aeroplane fuselage and call Steaks on a Plane. We ran about 3 miles out of town and we crossed under the M61. Chequerbent roundabout we saw an unidentified Grayways coach parked up at the side of the road. At the Chequerbent roundabout we turned right onto the A6 and we saw a giant illuminated xmas tree sign at the Mercury service station. We turned left onto Bolton Road and we ran down towards Westhoughton. We turned right onto Market Street and we ran through the town centre of Westhoughton. At the Western end we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took anothr picture of Stagecoach Manchester 19410 as it continued towards Wigan.

Stagecoach Manchester 19410 in Westhoughton

Once off the bus we crossed the road and we went into the pub. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we fought our way to the bar in a very busy and noisey pub and Matthew had a glass of coke. When we had finished our drinks we crossed over the road to wait for a bus towards Wigan. Whilst we waited we saw Rotala Diamond 33004 on a #516 to Leigh.

Rotala Diamond 33004 in Westhoughton

A few minutes later we saw Rotala Diamond 40746 on a #516 to Leigh.

Rotala Diamond 40746 in Westhoughton

We realised that we could do this bus down to Daisy Hill and get an extra bus in so we crossed the road and got on the bus. We placed the System One ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Market Street and we turned right onto Mill Street. We turnd right onto the Westbound A58 and we followed the road the the left and headed Southwards. We turned left onto Southfield Drive and at the roundabout we followed the road to the left and we headed Northwards. We turned right onto Washacre and we turned right onto the B5235. We passed Daisy Hill railway station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Rotala Diamond 40746 as it continued towards Leigh.

Rotala Diamond 40746 in Daisy Hill

It was trying to rain and there was no shelter at the bus stop. We decided to walk back up the B5235. We crossed over the road and we turned left into Washacre. The next bus stop didn't have a shelter either, so we continued al little further along Washacre. Still no bus stop, but we decided not to go any further in case we missed the next bus. Matthew sat down and ate a chocolate bar. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 27231 on a #7 to Wigan.

Stagecoach Manchester 27231 in Daisy Hill

We got on the bus and we placed the System One bus only day tiacket under the scanner for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set of along Washacre and we turned right onto the B5235. We passed Daisy Hill railway station and we turne right onto Lower Leigh Road. We ran forwards onto Hindley Road and we continued forwards onto Swann Lane. We turned right onto Green Lane and left onto Crossdale Road through Hindley Green. We turned right onto Long Lane and left onto Alder Lane. We turned left onto Broadway and we turned right onto Lancaster Road. We ran forwards onto the Westbound A58 and we ran into the centre of Hindley. We turned right onto the A577 and we ran the last coupke of mile into Wigan. Once off the bus Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards, we had a walk around to see what pictures we could get before we left. We saw Arriva NW&W 2970 on layover.

Arriva NW&W 2970 in Wigan bus station

We walked onto Hallgate and we met up with mum who had driven up to Hallgate to meet us. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. We set off along Hallgate and we followed the one-way system onto Dorning Street. We followed the road around to the right past the old Uncle Joe's Mintball factory and we ran forwards onto Deanery Street. We turned left onto Frog Lane and went under the railway bridge before turning left onto Prescott Street. We turned left onto Miry Lane and right onto Herbert Street. We turned left onto the A577 and we ran around the one-way system and around Wigan Pier. We crossed under the Liverpool line and we past the big roundabout. We continued Southwards to the A49 and we stopped at a chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a piece of chocolate cheescake. After we had eaten our food we set off along the A49 and we turned right into Sainsburys and stopped at the petrol station. After filling up we re-joined the Southbound A49 and we ran the last few miles down to the motorway. Travelling back along the M6 we saw ABC coach hire BA19 ???. We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran through Talke, Longport, Etruria and Stoke. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we veered off onto Whieldon Road and into Fenton. We dropped off uncle Dave and Matthew got out of the car to use the toilet, drink some of uncle Rob's Irn Bru and update his calendar. We got back in the car and we conrinued along Wheildon Road past the former Regent which is back up for sale. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we saw green minibus R482 NDM parked up. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog and wrote an e-mail. Matthew ate a peice of millionaire's shortbread and we chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 25-11-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67150	Fenton, Smithpool Road	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
67173	Hanley, stop O 1	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries
67181	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
32635	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, o/s Cherry Tree PH	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was coming back to Blurton and going out on the bus. He was also going up to see grandma and grandad. We found out that Former Weston double deckers are transferring to First Potteries. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. In the morning Matthew was going out on the bus to Hanley. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We crossed over and we waited at the bus stop by the shops for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. Ad it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67150 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67150 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went 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 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and we turned right onto John Street. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off onto Lichfield Street and forwards onto Stafford Street. We visited Rymans and we brought a pen. We went back outside onto Stafford Street and we saw First Potteries 63112 on a #3 to Crewe. We continued along Stafford Street and we went into the Intu potteries shopping centre. Matthew visited a shop that sold luxury sweets. we went into the former Debenhams and we came out though the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We continued around to Primark and we saw a new cafe being built. We brought some clothing. Afterwards we came out onto Lamb Street and we turned right onto Stafford Street. We stopped at the Geek Retreat cafe and Matthew had a sausage sandwich washed down with a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we walked across the road to the LIttle Dessert Shop and Matthew had a red velvet cheesecake with custard. Matthe went to the toilet and afterwards we set off along Stafford Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street and we waited for the bus back to Fenton there. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it came closer we saw it was First Potteries 67173 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67173 in Hanley

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 33830 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off. We walked down City Road and we cut through onto Temple Steet and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room. I turned up about 15:00 and Matthew came downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stops by the flats. Almost immediately we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 112 in Fenton

We checked on the map and there was a #11 right behind the D&G bus. As few seconds later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67181 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67181 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We had a look around and to see what we might catch. There was a double decker on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 32635 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32635 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the Hospital before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus loaded quickly and departed almost immediately and we saw First Potteries 67147 on a #98 to Ball Green. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. Once off the bus, Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 32635 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 32635 in Newcastle

We walked up to the hill towards grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru. When it was time to go we said goodbye to Grandma and we got in the car. We set off just before 17:30 and we ran down Victoria Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale past the site of a new Greggs. We continued through Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63112 on a #101 to Stafford, ERS Meidical FJ22 FXT going Southwards and Leons 239. Once we had finished eating we got in the car and we set of 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 watched the England match and we shared a large custard tart. We wrote the Blog and sent a couple of e-mails. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Bucknall 24-11-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
47520	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, adj stop J1	6A	First Potteries
67141	Hanley BS	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 day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. 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 saw Ash to Adderley SF60 CNC. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street. We onto City Road. At the top we crossed over Victoria Road to wait for the bus at the bus stop. We got to the bus stop in time we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 783. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 47520 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 47520 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and we got up and got off the bus at the top of John Street. We got up and got off the bus at the stop outside the bus station. Once off the bus we set off up Bagnall Street and we turned right past the town hall. We turned left onto Tontine Square. We visited Primark and afterwards we went to the Intu Potteries shopping centre and we went in various clothing and shoe shops. Once we had finished shopping we walk back through Tontine Square onto Stafford Street. We turned righ onto Old Hall Street anbd we went into B&M and we brought a can of Coke. Once we had finished we went out of the shop. We went down Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short while later we saw First Potteries 67181 on a #11 to Newcastle. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67141 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67141 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street we saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room and had some cheesecake. For dinner he had sausages cheese oatcakes washed down with a can of coke followed a couple of slices of Victoria sponge. After dinner Matthew went to Bucknall. We went downstairs We got in the car and we set off onto Temple Street we turned left onto Christchurch Street and crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road. and we ran down to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards Bucknall. At Limekiln we turned right to follow the A52. We turned left onto Finney Green and we parked up. after spending some time at the gardens we returned to Fenton. We got in car we set off onto Finney Green and we turned right onto the A52. At Limekiln Light we followed the A52 to the left. At Joiners Square. we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. Whilst he waited he used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Whilst he waited he used his computer and watched buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had lasagne and chips followed by a cheesecake. Later on we went downstairs and out onto Temple Street. We went in a car to Bentilee. We set off onto along Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. We turned right up Baker Street and left onto Glebdale Road. We turned right onto City Road and at the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and and we went forwards on Lichfield Street. At Hanley joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we turned right onto Bucknall New Road. We crossed over the traffic lights and forwards onto the A52. We veered right and we joined the A5272. We ran to the other end of Bentilee and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. We turned right onto Cowley Way and left onto Waverton Road. We stopped in the estate and we stopped at a house. Matthew went to a themed party. After the party Matthew returned to Fenton by car We set off onto Waverton Street and we turned onto Cowley Way. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and left onto the A5272. We turned left onto the A5272 and at Adderley Green we turned right onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill and down the other side and into Longton town centre. We joined onto Commercial Street and we turned right into Chadwick Street. We turned right into Normacot Road and we crossed the roundabout onto The Strand. We ran under the railway line and forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and to his room to chill out. He watched television and used his computer. Later on he had a bath. After his bath he had some toast for supper. He chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Stoke / Longton 23-11-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
111	Fenton, Christchurch Street	Longton Interchange	1A	D&G Bus
111	Longton Interchange	Fenton, adj Travers Court	1A	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was 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 YS70 KWG. We went downstairs and we went in a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street where we saw Stanton's of Stoke BT66 TZF. We turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500 We went around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we ran to the end of the road and we got out. We walked around the corner onto London Road and we cross the road to Starbucks. Matthew had a bottle of orange juice. When we finished in the coffee shop we walked back to Campbell Place and we turned left onto the A52 and left onto South Wolfe Street. Matthew said hello to a lady using the payment machine and then we got his bus pass sorted in less than 10 minutes. He used the toilet and then we decided to catch a bus home. We walked onto South Wolfe Street and onto Flemming Street and at the next junction we turned left onto London Road. We passed Sainsbury's and we turned into Iceland. Matthew did his weekly shop Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off towards Stoke along London Road and we turned left into Corporation Street. We turned right onto the A5006 and we followed the road around back onto A500. At Sideway we turned right onto the A50 heading Eastwards. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We ran through Blurton along Blurton Road and we stopped at St Mary's Chip shop. We brought some food and a bottle of Panda pop and we rejoined Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 12:00. Once we got home Matthew ate his sausage chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of Cola Panda Pop. Around 13:00 we got ready to return to the residential unit. We set off onto Finstock Avenue and onto Beaconsfield Drive passing First Potteries 47519 on the #22 on to Newcastle. We continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we saw Ash to Adderley SF60 CNC. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link DK05 ERU. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car DS21 RWU outside there yard. On Elsing Street we saw Afford Rent-a-car YM69 NPZ parked up by the garage.

Afford Rent-a-Car YM69 NPZ in Fenton

We carried on down the road and we waited for a First Potteries bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 119 in Fenton

We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Longton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67176 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67176 in Fenton

Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

Matthew wanted to do the Hanley bus, but it was going in the wrong direction so we decided not to do it. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67173 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67173 in Fenton

We continued up City Road. We crossed over at the crossing and we headed to the stop outside the shops. We waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 111 on a #1A to Meir. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton Transport Interchange and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 111 before it continued towards Meir.

D&G Bus 111 in Longton Interchange

We cut through onto The Strand and we visited the pub. We went to the toilet. Afterwards we went down The Strand and we went to Mega Bite for tea. Matthew used the facilities and afterwards had chicken and fries washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished Matthew walked along The Strand and we turned left onto Heathcote Road and we walked down over The Strand and along the alley to the Transport Interchange. Whilst Matthew waited for a bus back to Fenton he took a few bus pictures. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 111 on a #1A to Park Site. We got on the bus We booked to Fenton and we sat down. We set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road and we turned left onto King Street under the railway line. We continued through Foley along King Street and into Fenton. We went forwards onto City Road and we got up and got off at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a couple of slices of syrup sponge puddinge. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 22-11-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67177	Fenton, Adrian Street	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
32647	Hanley BS	Stoke, Seven Arches	25	First Potteries
67149	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
118	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Christchurch Street	1A	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was 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 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 Paul's of Stoke BU16 GZZ.

Paul's of Stoke BU16 GZZ in Fenton

We onto City Road. We crossed the road and turned left onto Fountain Street. We turned right on to William Streeet and left onto Victoria Road. We walked down to the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 67177 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67177 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. 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 set off onto Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Tontine Street. We continued onto Tontine Square and we headed in to the shopping centre. He visited a shop that sold luxury sweets. We visited Primark and afterwards we went to the Card Factory. After we had finished we walked across Tontine Square onto Stafford Street and we stopped at the Forbidden Planet International. After we had finished we walked across Percy Street and onto Tontine Street. We stopped at Wrights Pies and Matthew had a sausage roll, can of Coke. When we had finished in the shop we set off across Tontine Street. As it was a nice day we sat on the seats and watched buses on Stafford Street and ate a sausage roll. We walked back down Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 67172 on a #7A to Biddulph. Afterwards we waited for a bus to Stoke. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67150 on a #6 to Park Hall. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 32647 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32647 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto john Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down through Shelton along Regent Road and College Road. We passed the railway station and we saw Northwich Travel PE11 KHL. We continued forwards onto the A52. We got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning left onto City Road into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also ate a can of Coke. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. On Elsing Street we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63178 in Fenton

Behind this was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 in Fenton

We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 117 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 117 in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67149 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67149 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 blue minibus V604 MBL. 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 set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down High Street. We walked onto Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Fenton. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 118 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 118 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we saw Roseville BV60 BAA. We ran through the grounds and 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. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a couple of slices of syrup sponge puddinge. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark