Trip to St Helens / Liverpool 29-04-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
2967	Earlestown BS	St Helens BS	34	Arriva NW&W
2939	St Helens BS	Clock Face, Fallow Close	32	Arriva NW&W
3002	Clock Face, Fallow Close	St Helens BS	17	Arriva NW&W
4599	St Helens BS	Liverpool, Queens Square	10	Arriva NW&W
4603	Liverpool, Queens Square	Fincham, Princess Drive	10A	Arriva NW&W
10814	Fincham, Princess Drive	St Helens BS	10A	Stagecoach Merseyside

Today we decided to revisited St Helens. I had checked the weather for today and it was for mainky dry weather with some showers, with there being less showers in the North. As such I asked Matthew to pick somewhere in the North West and Matthew chose St Helens. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Mum came back from work and we set off around 12:00. We got in the car and we ran along 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 came off at Stoke and we turned left onto Church Street. We ran around the one-way system and we turned left at Sainsbury's onto London Road. We stopped at the petrol station and we filled up with petrol. We headed back onto London Road and we ran into Stoke. We ran forwards onto Campbell Place and we turned left onto Church Street. We ran towards Hartshill and we turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto the Northbound A500. We ran through Etruria, Longtport and Talke. As we headed up to the motorway we saw blue minibus SF10 LLT. At Borthomley we joined the Northbound M6. Travelling up the M6 we saw an unidentified Johnsons coach, Alfa 141, an unidentified BN Coaches coach and an unidentified Cannon BBT 70 seater coach. We travelled through Cheshire and over Thelwall Viaduct. At junction 21A we joined the Westbound M62. We ran up to the next junctiona dn we came off onto the Northbound A49. As we headed around the raoundabout we saw Holmeswood PO17 EKE coming off the M62. We headed North to Newton-le-Willows and we stopped at the railway station to but Saveaway tickets at £6 each. Once we got the tickets we we carried on Northwards up the A49 through the town cenmtre. We turned left onto the A572 and we headed Westwards around the North side of town. We turned sharp left onto Market Street and we headed into the town centre. We turned right onto Tamworth Street and we stopped at the free town car park. We parked up and we headed towards the town centre. On the way we saw Arriva NW&W 2691 on a #34A to St Helens.

Arriva NW&W 2691 in Earlestown bus station

We headed across to Crumpets, but as we got there they were closing up. So we walked back past the bus station to Wetherspoons. Matthew went to the toilet and mum ordered the food. When he returned to the table Matthew had a burger with a chicken burger with chips washed don with a glass of coke. When we had finished eating we said goodbye to mum and we headed across the the bus station. We waited for a bus to St Helens. Whilst we waited we saw Network Warrington 238 on a #22 to Vulcan village.

Network Warrington 238 in Earlestown bus station

A few minutes later the bus arrived. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 2967 on a #34A to St Helens.

Arriva NW&W 2967 in Earlestown bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Saveaway tcikets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Tamworth Street. We ran out of town along Market Street and at the end we turned left onto the A572. We ran West for a few miles into Parr and we joined the A58 on the eastern edge of town. We ran into the centre of town along Corporation Street and we followed the one way system around onto Bickerstaffe Street where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2967 before it returned on a #34A to Newton-le-WIllows.

Arriva NW&W 2967 in St Helens bus station

We had a look around to see what we could catch. We saw Stagecoach Merseyside 24182 on a #10A to Liverpool.

Stagecoach Merseyside 24182 in St Helens bus station

Also seen was Arriva NW&W 2696 on a #33 to Sutton Heath.

Arriva NW&W 2696 in St Helens bus station

We walked over to the other side of the bus station to see what was on layover. We saw Arriva NW&W 4625 in between runs on the #10A to Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 4625 in St Helens bus station

Also seen was Stagecoach Merseyside 10547 on layover in between runs on the #10A to Liverpool.

Stagecoach Merseyside 10547 in St Helens bus station

A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 3174 depart on a #329 to Warrington.

Arriva NW&W 3174 in St Helens bus station

We walk over to the middle stands. I assume we were going over to catch something towards Liverpool. On the way over we saw Arriva NW&W 2939 on a #32 to Clock Face and Matthew decided he wanted to do this.

Arriva NW&W 2939 in St Helens bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Saveaway tickets to the driver and we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off through the town and then across the roundabout near to KFC. We went along Peasley Cross Lane and under the railway line. We went South and we turned left onto Robins Lane. We turned right onto New Street and we went over the railway line at over the narrow bridge. We turned left onto Mill Lane and right onto Leach Lane. We turned left onto Clock Face and we turned right onto Garton Lane. We turned right onto Bodden Street and we ran forwards onto Burnage Avenue. We ran to the far end and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2939 as it returned North on the #32 towards Clinkham Wood.

Arriva NW&W 2939 in Clock Face

After getting off the bus we headed towards the shops. We visited the Morrisons Local and we brought a can of Coke and a bag of Starburst. We headed back to the bus stop and we waited for a #17 back to St Helens. Whilst we waited we went into the trip bag and we found a rather squished Milky Way duo in the bag. we had been to this stop before. It turns out that we got off here on our very first visit to St Helens back in January 2012! A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 3002 on a #17 to Laffak.

Arriva NW&W 3002 in Clock Face

We got on the bus and we flashed the Saveaway tockets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Burnage Avenue and we turned right onto Four Acre Lane and we turned left onto the A569. We ran up to the roundabout and we turned right onto Mill Lane. This was a diverssionary route becasue the A569 past Sherdley Park was shut for the day. We turned left onto New Street and we ran Northwards over the railway line over the narrow bridge. We turned left onto Robins Lane and we turned right onto Marshall Cross Road and we ran past the hospital. We ran forwards onto Peasley Cross Lane and we ran past the Saints rugby stadium. We crossed the Linkway onto Pheonix Brow and we ran forwards onto Corporation Street. We crossed over the railway line and we turned left onto Hall Street and right onto Bickerstaffe Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed to the middle stands to catch something going West. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva NW&W 2904 on a #31 to Parr.

Arriva NW&W 2904 in St Helens bus station

We waited for a bus towards Liverpool. A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 4599 on a #10 to Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 4599 in St Helens bus station

The bus set off out of the bus station through town passing Hatton MX59 AWC on a #12 service. We went past the new Nando's and Cinema. We joined the A58. As we went past West Park Rugby club we saw a Selwyns coach. We carried on Westward along the A58 to the edge of Prescot and we turned left onto St Helens Road. We turned right onto the A57 and we crossed over the M57. We continued a further mile or so into Page Moss. We travelled along the dual carriageway for a further mile or so and we entered the Dovecot area and we continued for another mile past Alder Hay hospital and into the bustling region of old Swan. We continued along the A57 through Stanley, Fairfield and Kensington. We crossed the A580 and we passed the hospital. We turned left onto Derdy Stree and right onto Pembroke Place. We continued onto London Road and we turned left onto the A5038. We ran past Liverpool Lime Street railway styation and we followe the road to the right. We turned left onto Hood Street and we entered the Queens Square bus station area where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4599 as it continued towards the Liverpool One bus station.

Arriva NW&W 4599 in Liverpool

Once off the bus we had a look around. Matthew had an ice cream and we took a few bus pictures. We saw Stagecoach Merseyside 10539 on a #14A service.

Stagecoach Merseyside 10539 in Liverpool

Another vehicle seen was Arriva NW&W 4836 on a #15 to Huyton.

Arriva NW&W 4836 in Liverpool

We crossed over Hood Street and we headed into Queens Square. We were looking for a pub. We walked through the square onto the A5038 and we found a pub called Doctor Duncans. Matthew went down to the basement to use the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we came out of the pub and we walked through Queens Square to stand 2 to wait for a bus back towards St Helens. We considered doing Arriva NW&W 4715 on a #10B to Huyton, but there was a very long queue. Whilst that bus was loading we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 4603 on a #10A to St Helens.

Arriva NW&W 4603 in Liverpool

We got on the bus and we flashed the Saveaway tickets to the dricer before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus was very full and initially we all hgad to sit seperately. We set off up Hood Street and we turned right on to the A5038. We followed the road to the left and we ran past Liverpool Lime Street railway station. We turned right onto London Road and left onto Anson Street. We turned right onto the A57 and we headed out of Liverpool. We crossed the A580 and we continued into Kensington. We carried on Eastwards through Stanley and into Old Swan and the bus emptied out and we were able to sit together. As we travalled Eastwards we could see black cloads ahaed. We decided to get off at the next stop with a shelter. We came into Fincham and we got up and got off the bus. We knew there was a Stagecoach #10A behind us. We let Arriva NW&W 4802 on a #10B to Huyton. A few minutes later we saw Stagecoach Merseyside 10814 on a #10A St Helens.

Stagecoach Merseyside 10814 in Fincham

We got on the bus and we flashed the Saveaway tickets to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. We headed Eastwards along the A57 and we crossed over the M57 before going into Prescot along the High Street and we went straight onto the A57. We ran South Eastwards out of town past Whiston Hospital and down towards Rainhill railway station. we turned left onto Rainhall Road and we went North towards Thatto heath. We crossed the railway and we went North to the A58. At the junction we turned right and we ran into the Western end of St Helens. After running though the shopping centre of town and we passed the town hall before running in along Bickerstaffe Street and Corporation Street. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Arriva NW&W 4621, on layover in between runs on the #89 to Liverpool Airport.

Arriva NW&W 4621 in St Helens bus station

We walked around the corner into Charles Street and we met up with mum. We got in the car and we set off along Charles Street. We turned right onto Parade Street and right onto Hall Street. We turned left onto Corporation Street and we crossed over the railway line. We ran forwards onto the A58 ans we turned right onto the A572. We ran to the edge of town and we turned right onto Ashtons Green Drive. We stopped at the shop and I went to the chip shop to get food. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Irn Bru. When I had finished eating we set off up Ashtons Green Drive and we rejoined the Eastbound A572. We ran around the North Side of Earlestown and we turned right onto the A49. We headed South towards Winwick and we joined the A49 link road up tp the M6. WE got on the Southbound M6 and as we travelled Southwards we passed a number of coaches in both directions. We saw an unidentified white coach, white school minibus YN63 ESO, an unidentified Holmeswood coach, Anderson WH68 LRN, white minibus RE63 UGK, 2 x unidentified Tyrers coaches. We decided to stop at Sandbach Servoce so that Matthew could go toilet. We we stopped we saw 3 coaches. We saw Aziz Coach Service MY17 AZZ.

Aziz Coach Service MY17 AZZ in Sandbach Southbound

Also seen was Plan Ahead Travel BV69 LNM.

Plan Ahead Travel BV69 LNM in Sandbach Southbound

Another coach seen was Boudens YD18 WYL.

Boudens YD18 WYL in Sandbach Southbound

After going to the toilet we got back in the car and we continued Southwards down the M6. At junction 16 we went South down the A500 through Longport and Etruria into Stoke. We came off the A500 and we diverted onto Wheildon Road. We dropped off uncle Dave and Matthew got out to use the toilet. He also had some of uncle Rob's Irn Bru. We updated uncle daves calendar to show recent activity. Once we had dropped off uncle Dave we set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now 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 we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 21:30. 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 01:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 28-04-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
47519	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries
44	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
35939	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, o/s Chertry Treet PH	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. He was also going to the pub, going to see Grandma and going to Blurton. Matthew got up at 08:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. I the morning Matthew went out to catch the bus. We went downstairs and cut through onto City Road. We continued down the hill into Stoke and we turned right onto the A52. We walked near to the railway stations and we went past the sixth form college and university. We turned left onto Mawson Grove and we went into Hanley Park. We went to the pavillion and the cafe was closed! We returned to The Parkway and we turned right onto Cleveland Road. We continued onto Regent Road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We stopped at Venus Fish Bar and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Fanta Orange. Whilst we ate we saw Leons coach 238. When we had finished eating we crossed over the ring road and cut through onto Birch Terrace. We turned right onto Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Tontine Street. We crossed the square and we went to Greggs and we brought a chocolate brownie. We continued along Parliament Row and into the shopping centre. We found a seat and Matthew ate his chocolate brownie. When we had finished we headed out of the shopping centre onto Parliament Row. We went forwards onto Tontine Street and we continued onto Lichfield Street. We went into the bus station and Matthew went into the toilet. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67145 on a #23 to Newstead. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw a #11 come on stand. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 47519 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 47519 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 47519 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 47519

We set off up set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and 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 Scraggs VT 9389. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road past the new build houses. We turned left onto Market Street and right onto Commerce Street past the former Co-op Bank. We went arounf the roundabout and turned 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 turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. I short time later I came to pick up Matthew. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the bus stop by the flats. Whilst there we saw on of Matthew's friend's and their carer. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 44 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 44 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 we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 615 going towards Fenton. We crossed 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. 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 looked for something to catch towards Grandma's. We saw First Potteries 35943 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35943 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later another bus appeared. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35939 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35939 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 35939 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35939 in Newcastle

Once off the bus we headed along the A34 and we went 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 17:30 and we set off onto Victoria Street. We joined the Southbound A34 and 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. 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 accidentally went the wrong way so we turned left onto Hide Street. We turned left onto Epworth Street and left onto Spark Terrace. We ran down Spark Street and we turned right onto London Road. We saw Mustafa's Cabs minibus YT67 MFV. We headed into the West End, and we ran past the former Oak Tree pub which has now been demolished. 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 33828 on a #101 to Hanley and First Potteries 65039 on a #101 to Stafford. 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. 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 back to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog and had a can of Dr Pepper. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 27-04-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67145	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63103	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4A	First Potteries
63179	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	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 First Potteries 67173 on a #23 to Hanley. Later on Matthew was going out. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-op and Matthew had a bottle of Coke. We set off onto Christchurch street and we turned left onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67145 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67145 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 and in the petrol station. 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. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus towards Hanley. We waited for the #4A back to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63110 on a #22 to Longton. We sat on a bench Matthew had a sandwich for breakfast washed down bottle of Coke. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63103 on a #4A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63103 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran into and into Hanley. We continued onto trinity Street before turning right into Stafford Street and after a short wait we continued past the town hall onto Albion Street and we ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and 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 63098 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned left onto Market Street and right onto Commerce Street past the former Co-op Bank. We went arounf the roundabout and turned 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 turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and into Heron Cross. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street. We ran to the end and we turned right onto the A5035. We ran over the railway line and into Trentham. At the roundabout we joined the Northbound A34. We ran up to Hanford and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran through Sideway and Stoke and we continued Northwards beyond Etruria We can of the A500 at Longport and we turned right onto the A5271. At Trubshaw Cross we veered left to stay on the A5271 and we turned left onto Westport Lake Road. We parked up in the car park. We had a walk around the lake and we went to the Westport Lake visitors centre. In the cafe Matthew had a can of Coke and a piece of millionaire's shortbread. When we had finished we got in the car and we set off along Westport Lake Road. We turned right onto Davenport Road and we ran down to Trubshaw Cross. We turned right onto the A5271. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A500 and we ran fast through Etruria and Stoke. We came off the A500 at City Road and we went up the hill to Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street. In the residential unit matthew went to his room and had some toast and used his computer. For tea Matthew had Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce 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 Blurton / Hanley 26-04-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67145	Blurton, Magdalen Road	Newcastle BS	22	First Potteries
157	Newcastle BS	Chell Heath, Burnwood School	9	D&G Bus
105	Chell Heath, Heathfield School	Hanley BS	9	D&G Bus
67157	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries
67147	Fenton, Smithpool Road	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on and to Blurton. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 69161 on a #11 to Hanley. After Matthew went for a walk to Aldi to get some shopping. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and and we stopped at Aldi to pickup Matthew's weekly shop. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to Blurton in Autocabs minibus SH58 WKV. We set off up Victoria Road and we turned onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. In Heron Cross we turned right onto Blurton Road. As we travelled through Blurton we passed First Potteries 67146 on a #22 to Longton. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home When we got home For dinner Matthew had a chicken burger and fries from KFC. We walked to the stop all the way over on Magdalen Road. On the was we saw First Potteries 63099 on a #22 to Longton. We continued to the stop and we waited for the next bus towards Trentham. A few minutes later the bus turned the corner. It was First Potteries 67145 on a #22 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We sat down ear to the back of the bus and the bus set off onto the A5035. We went past the Trentham Hotel we turned right into New Inn Lane and we entered Hanford. As we turned right into Wilson Road then we turned left into Church Lane. We joined the A34 and then we headed into Trent Vale before turning right into Harpfields Road. We continued onto Hilton Road and we turned left into the hospital where we saw ABC Supreme minibus NH57 HRO. 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. We waited for a bus towards the Hanley. A short time later we saw Arriva Midlands 2522 on a #64 to Market Drayton. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 157 on a #9 to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to the Cherry Tree before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road where we saw ABC Supreme YR20 DTF. and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road. At the roundabout we went left onto Newcastle lane and we ran up the hill into the centre of Penkhull. We turned left onto St Thomas Place and forwards onto Princes Street. We past the old school. on the left old North Staffs Royal Infirmary. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran down into Stoke. We passed through Church Street and we crossed over the A500. after running under the railway line we followed the A52 around to the left running parallel to the railway line. We then turned left onto to station Road. railway station and due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We continued onto Cleveland Road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued along Bethesda Street before turning right onto John Street. We ran up the hill into the bus station and onto Bethesda Street. We went onto Marsh Street before turning back into Hanley on Trinity Street. we turned onto Stafford Street and we picked up more passengers before heading out of town along Quadrant Road. We headed through Townsend an onto Chell Street. We went through Sneyd Green and we turned left at Smallthorne Roundabouts onto Ford Green Road. We turned left onto Chell Heath Road and we ran down the hill to Chell Heath and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over the road and we waited at the bus stop opposite to the old Heathfield School which is currently being built into Sheltered housing. We didn't have to wait too long for the Northbound service. A short time later as the bus approached we saw it was D&G Bus 105 on a #9 to Clayton. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards out of Chell Heath and Bradeley to the traffic lights. We turned right and we ran up the hill through Smallthorne where we saw D&G Bus 161 on a #9 to Biddulph. At the top of the hill we turned left onto the A5272 and into Hanley. We ran into town along Town Road and due to a road closer we turned left onto the ring road we ran clockwise around Hanley and we turned right into Bethesda Street. We turned right into John Street and into the station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67177 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We went downstairs and we walked through onto City Road. We crossed over the road and we waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching and we saw it was First Potteries 67147 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67147 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up City Road and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 we saw First Potteries 67699 on a #11 to Newcastle. We ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and right onto John Street and into the bus station. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street onto Old Hall Street anbd we went into B&M. Matthew did some shopping and we crossed over the road onto Old Hall Street past the site of the old bus station which has now been almost completely demolished. We turned the corner onto and we walked up McDonalds and we had dinner. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once We walked along Parliament Row and we walked into the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We went through the shopping centre. Afterwards we came back down and went to Primark. We came out of the shopping centre and we walked back along Tontine Square towards TK Maxx. We cam out of the bottom of TK Maxx onto Tontine Square and we came out on Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street. We continued into the bus station. We waited for the next #23 back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67151 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 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 day centre. Later on we returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. Later on 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 Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran forwards onto Station Road and we turned right onto Stoke Road. We ran up the hill to Snow Hill and we continued up to Broad Street. We turned left into Sun Street and stopped. We walked to a unit and we went to Truninja. Matthew had a session in the play area and then returned to fenton in an Intercity taxi. We set off along Sun Street and we turned right onto Broad Street. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road and we turned left onto Station Road. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we turned left onto City Road. We turnd right onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 25-04-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Hanley BS	Trent Vale, Riverside Road	21	First Potteries
67151	Trent Vale, Black Lion	Hanley BS	21	First Potteries
63178	Hanley BS	Weston Coyney, The Close	6	First Potteries
67141	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35939	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
67142	Hanley BS	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 City Centre Central PO14 OKZ. Matthwe went into the living room and we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. 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 onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we turned into the the stop outside the bus station. We afterwards we waited for a bus towards Trent Vale. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #21 to Trentham.

First Potteries 67153 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trent Vale 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. The bus rounded the corner onto Campbell Place and forwards onto London Road. We continued through the West End and Oakhill and past the former Oakhill pub. We ran into Trent Vale and we turned left onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus. As we set off towards the pub we saw First Potteries 67179 on a #22 to Newcastle. We went into the pub and Matthew found a seat where he could see out of the window. Matthew had a pint of Coke and afterwards went to the toilet. For dinner Matthew had a mixed grill with chips. whilst at the pub highlights of the bus sightings were First Potteries 65042 on a #101 to Hanley and ABC Supreme HV22 HKK heading Northwards. Matthew went to the toilet again and for dessert he had cheesecake and custard. When he had finished eat Matthew set off onto the A34 and around the corner onto London Road to wait for the bus back towards Stoke. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #21 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along London Road and we ran through Oak Hill and the the West End before running into Stoke Town centre and Campbell Place. We continued around the one-way system onto Church Street and we veered 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 we turned right onto College Road. We continued into 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 were considering what bus to do next and we saw First Potteries 65036 on a #7 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 65036 in Hanley bus station

Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew visited the shop and brought a bottle of Coke and a toffee Crisp. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #11B to Bentilee.

First Potteries 67157 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63178 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 63178 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus 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. We crossed the roundabout onto City Road and past the site of the new Burger King. We continued forwards onto King Street and we passed through Foley. We ran forwards into Longton and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street. We continued onto and we followed the one-way system onto Commerce Street. We crossed over the A50 and we ran forwards onto Lightwood Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Upper Belgrave Road. We ran forwards onto Waterhead Road. We turned left onto the A520 and we ran through Meir and we turned right onto Woodville Road and we paused in the Square before going onto Leason Road. We turned right onto Stansmore Road and Brookwood Drive and we turned right onto the A520 and we got up and got off the bus. We walked up through the A520. Once off the bus we waied for a taxi back to Fenton. It was a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along the A520 and we turned right onto Weston Coyney Road and left onto Uttoxeter Road. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran through Longton. We ran West down to Heron Cross lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We ran onto Temple street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs his room to chill out and use his computer. We went downstairs and cut through onto City Road and we saw ABC Supreme NU65 FHX.

ABC Supreme NU65 FHX in Fenton

We waited at the bus stop for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67141 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67141 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 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. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35939 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35939 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A34. we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. As we travelled through the hospital. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walkd down to the bottom of the bus station. Matthew used the toilet and we walked up Lichfield Street and visited Venus Fish Bar. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. After eating dinner we set off back towards the bus station. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 44515 on a #7A to Biddulph. Matthew went to the toilet. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 35942 on a #3A to Talke Pits. A short time later we saw the bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 67142 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67142 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 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 day centre. Later on we returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. 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.