Trip to Newcastle / Trentham 30-05-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67179	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
33830	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
33830	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries
35942	Stoke, Lytton Street	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
67146	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. 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. We carried on down the road and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67179 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67179 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw First Potteries 35945 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35945 in Newcastle bus station

What does be oh mean. We saw D&G Bus 161 on a #9 to Westbury Park.

D&G Bus 161 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 134 on a #33 to Westlands.

D&G Bus 134 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 33830 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 33830 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Garden before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham where we saw ABC Supreme HV22 HKP. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. we walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. Matthew had a ham sandwich washed down with can of Irn Bru. Afterwards Matthew had an ice cream in a waffle cone. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw blue minibus LK11 GXY. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 33830 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 33830 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down. We set off Northwards up through Hanford along the A34 and we saw ABC Supreme YA67 VBB. We went under the A500 in Trent Vale. We continued Northwards into Newcastle and past the hospital. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and into Newcastle bus station. After a brief stop we continued towards Hanley. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and when we got to Hartshill we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We ran over the railway line and canal and we went up to Snow Hill. We turned left and 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 to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63347 on a #3 to Crewe. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we walked through onto City Road. We continued down the hill and under the railway line before we saw D&G Bus 151 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G Bus 151 in Stoke

A short tme later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35942 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35942 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and 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 walked down Tontine Street and onto Tontine Square and we stopped at Greggs. Afterwards we walked back along Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping centre where Matthew had a chicken sandwich washed down with can of Irn Bru. We continued up Market Square. Matthew had an ice cream with a Flake in it. After we had finished eating the Donuts we walked up a back alley and we came out on Tontine Street ans forwards onto Lichfield Street. We continued into the bus station. Whilst we waited for a bus back to Fenton we saw First Potteries 65039 on the #7A to Biddulph. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67146 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 67146 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. Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. For tea Matthew had a chicken nugget and chips followed by a slice of chocolate roll. Matthew used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Wigan / Ormskirk 27-05-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
4579	Wigan BS	Ormskirk BS	385	Arriva NW&W
4566	Ormskirk BS	Skelmersdale Concourse	375	Arriva NW&W
4578	Skelmersdale Concourse	Ormskirk BS	385	Arriva NW&W
4583	Ormskirk BS	Old Skelmersdale, War memorial	385	Arriva NW&W
3200	Old Skelmersdale, War memorial	Skelmersdale Concourse	310	Arriva NW&W
3035	Skelmersdale Concourse	Wigan BS	395	Arriva NW&W

Today we decided to re-visit Wigan. Up to an hour before we set off we thought we might have to do a local trip because we thought mum was going to be stuck at work. When we found out that mum was coming home I gave Matthew a choice of where to go. He initially picked Warrington, but we ruled this out because there was a music festival there and would would be very busy and make it difficult to get fed and get the bus rides in. Eventually Matthew chose Wigan. We did no research other than to check the weather which was for warm sunny weather in the 20's. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready to out and after mum came home we set off just before 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. There was some traffic on the A500 but this did not delay us too much. We ran up to Barthomley and we joined the Northboud M6. As we came onto the M6 we saw Angel Tours MX59 KTL. A few miles up the road and the coach caught up with us and Matthew got a picture of Angel Tours MX59 KTL as it came past us.

Angel Tours MX59 KTL on the M6

We continued up the M6 asnd we saw Parks of Hamilton LSK 813 / KSK 983, Sewyn's (NX) BM68 AHO(#540) / BX16 CKD(171), 2 unidentified Alba Travel coaches, Ellisons WSM 3 coach in Man City colours and Alpine AP13 ALP. We came off the the M^ at junction 25 and we joined the Northbound A49. Just South of the town we jan forwards onto the B5386 which used to be the A49 before it was diverted around the town centre. We ran under the railway line to Kirkby and at the big roundabout we joined the A577. We crossed over the Leeds and Liverpoo, canal and we turned 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 West Coast main line we turned right into Dorning Street and we parked up in the Mona Street car park. We walked up to the POst Office sorting office and we turned right onto Hallgate. We saw Stagecoach Manchester 36799 parked up on layover.

Stagecoach Manchester 36799 in Wigan

We walked along the path along the South end of the bus station and we went into the bus station and through onto Market Street. We went to The New Chippery and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards Matthew sat down with us and had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we headed back past the shopping centre which is having construction work done on it. We went into the bus station and almost Immediately we saw an Arriva double decker on stand. I asked Mtthew if he wanted to do this and he said yes. We saw it was Arriva NW&W 4579 on a #385 to Southport.

Arriva NW&W 4579 in Wigan bus station

We got on the bus and we brought an Arriva Day saver Duo ticket at £11.50 before we went upstairs and sat down. We saw Stagecoach Manchester 36796 on layover. We set off out of the bus station onto Hallgate and we continued onto Dorning Street. We turned left out of King Street West and we turned right onto Wallgate. We passed the 2 railway stations and we ran under the railway line and onto the A577. We ran to the Wigan Pier and at the big rounsabout we continued onto the A577 through Newton and into Pemberton. We continued Westwards over the M6 and into Orrell. We passed the point to which we had previously travelled and we continued along the A577. Near to the Wide Cross serv ice station we turned left to follow the A577 into Upholland. We turned right onto Newgate Road and left onto Windmill Road. We ran forwards onto the B5312 and we turned left onto Tanhouse Road. We ran forwards onto Digmoor Road and we ran around the loop before running forwards onto Gillibrands Road. At Thorn Island we turned right onto Whiteledge Road. We ran around Bone Islands and forwards onto Southway. We ran anti-clockwise around the Concourse Shping centre onto Northway and we went up the ramp to the small bus station located over part of the shopping centre. After a brief stop we set off out of the bus station onto Yeadon and onto Southway. We headed back Southwards onto Southway and we went around Bone Island onto the Westbound B5312. As we headed Weswards we saw a yard full of buses that contained buses and coaches. We turned right onto Westgate and right onto High Street. We turned left onto Church Road and left onto Kiln Lane. We ran to the end and we turned left onto School Lane. We turned left onto Neverstitch Road and left onto Ormskirk Road. We turned right onto Sandy Lane and we stopped outside the war memorial. We turned right onto Witham Road and we ran forwards onto the A577. We ran through Blaguegate and Lathom and we ran into Westhead. We ran the last 1 1/2 miles into Ormskirk and we turned right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4579 as it continued towards Southport.

Arriva NW&W 4579 in Ormskirk bus station

We headed across the railway line along Moor Street and we went into the pub. We went into the Golden Lion and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we headed to the bar and we bought a couple of glasses of Coke and we sat down. It was a very friendly pub and a couplke of the locals were chatting to Matthew. When we had finished we headed back out onto Moor Street and we crossed over the railway line and back to the bus station. We waited for something we could catch... anything Arriva in any direction. Whilst we waited we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 15747 on a #2A service to Preston.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15747 in Ormskirk bus station

Also seen was Arriva NW&W 2937 on a #310 to Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 2937 in Ormskirk bus station

After a while we saw Charlton Minicoaches XFC 482 on a #6 service to the Scott estate.

Charlton Minicoaches XFC 482 in Ormskirk bus station

A short time later we saw a bus headinh towards Skelmersdale. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 4566 on a #375 to Wigan.

Arriva NW&W 4566 in Ormskirk bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Day Saver Duo ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Moor Street. We ran forwards onto the A577 and we headed Eastwards out of town we ran through Westhead and we continued Eastwards into Lathom. We continured through Blaguegate and we ran forwards onto Sandy Lane and we stopped outside the war memorial. We turned right onto Neverstitch Road we turned right onto School Lane. We turned right onto Flag Lane and right onto Church Road. We turned right onto High Street and we turned left onto Westgate. We turned left onto the B5312 and we headed Eastwards. At Thorn Island we turned right onto Whiteledge Road. We ran around Bone Islands and forwards onto Southway. We ran anti-clockwise around the Concourse Shping centre onto Northway and we went up the ramp to the small bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4566 before it continued towards Wigan.

Arriva NW&W 4566 in Skelmersdale

We headed into the Concourse Shopping Centre and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterward we came out into the bus station and we saw Arriva NW&W 3195 on layover.

Arriva NW&W 3195 in Skelmersdale

About 10 minutes later the driver came out, got into the bus and then drove off out of service. Whilst we waited for another bus we saw Stagecoach Merseyside 27261 on a #319 to Kirkby.

Stagecoach Merseyside 27261 in Skelmersdale

A short time later another we saw Arriva NW&W 2670 on a #310. This also went off out of service. After another few minutes we saw Arriva NW&W 4578 on a #385 to Southport.

Arriva NW&W 4578 in Skelmersdale

We got on the bus and we placed the Day Saver Duo ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto Yeadon and onto Southway. We headed back Southwards onto Southway and we went around Bone Island onto the Westbound B5312. As we headed Weswards we saw a yard full of buses that contained buses and coaches. We turned right onto Westgate and right onto High Street. We turned left onto Church Road and left onto Kiln Lane. We ran to the end and we turned left onto School Lane. We turned left onto Neverstitch Road and left onto Ormskirk Road. We turned right onto Sandy Lane and we stopped outside the war memorial. We turned right onto Witham Road and we ran forwards onto the A577. We ran through Blaguegate and Lathom and we ran into Westhead. We ran the last 1 1/2 miles into Ormskirk and we turned right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a short break and Matthew had a Caramel Freddo. Whilst sitting there we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 11102 on a EL1 Edgelink service to the local Edge Hill University campus.

Stagecoach Lancashire 11102 in Ormskirk bus station

We decided that we needed to start heading back towards Wigan. A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 4583 on a #385 to Wigan.

Arriva NW&W 4583 in Skelmersdale

We got on the bus and we placed the Day Saver Duo ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Moor Street. We ran forwards onto the A577 and we headed Eastwards out of town we ran through Westhead and we continued Eastwards into Lathom. We continured through Blaguegate and we ran forwards onto Sandy Lane and we stopped outside the war memorial where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4583 as it carried on towards Wigan.

Arriva NW&W 4583 in Old Skelmersdale

Once off the bus we headed into the pub. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we went to the bar. Matthew had glass of Coke and we stayed in the bar for a few minutes. After drinking his drink we headed outside to the bus stop and almost immediately we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 3200 on a #310 to Skelmersdale.

Arriva NW&W 3200 in Old Skelmersdale

We got on the bus and we placed the Day Saver Duo ticket under the scanner. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 3200 before we sat down.

Inside Arriva NW&W 3200

We set off from outside of the war memorial and we turned right onto Neverstitch Road. We turned right onto School Lane. We turned right onto Flag Lane and right onto Church Road. We turned right onto High Street and we turned left onto Westgate. We turned left onto the B5312 and we headed Eastwards. At Thorn Island we turned right onto Whiteledge Road. We ran around Bone Islands and forwards onto Southway. We ran anti-clockwise around the Concourse Shping centre onto Northway and we went up the ramp to the small bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew we saw another bus we could catch on an adjacent stand. We saw it was Arriva NW&W 3035 on a #395 to Wigan.

Arriva NW&W 3035 in Skelmersdale

We got on the bus and we placed the Day Saver Duo ticket under the scanner for the final time today. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 3035 before we sat down.

Inside Arriva NW&W 3035

We set off out of the bus station onto Yeadon and onto Southway. We headed back Southwards onto Southway and we went around Bone Island and forwards onto Whitelodge Road. At Thorn Island we turned left onto Gillibrands Road. We ran forwards onto Digmoor Road and we ran around the loop before turning right onto Clay Brow Road. We continued onto Ormskirk Road and we turned right onto Tanhouse Road. We ran up to the roundabout and headed back Southwards before joining the Eastbound B5312. We ran forwards onto Windmill Road before turning right onto the A577. We turned left to follow the A577 and we ran through Upholland. We paused briefly by the Co-op and we followed the road around to the North before turning sharp right to continue Following the A577. We ran through Orrell and we crossed over the M6 and into Pemberton. We ran the last 2 miles or so to the edge of town and we went over the big roundabout and over the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. We ran past Wigan Pier and we ran forwards onto Wallgate and under the West Coast Main Line. We past the 2 railway stations and we turned left onto King Street West. We turned right onto Dorning Street and we crossed Hallgate and into the bus station. We had messaged mum to let her know when we would be in the bus station. Matthew used the toilet before we walked towards Hallgate to wait for mum. She ssaid she had been delayed so we took a few bus pictures. We saw Stagecoach Manchester 19326 running out of service.

Stagecoach Manchester 19326 in Wigan bus station

Also seen was Stagecoach Manchester 19522 on a #8 to Leigh.

Stagecoach Manchester 19522 in Wigan bus station

Another vehocle seen was Stagecoach Manchester 36787 running out of service.

Stagecoach Manchester 36787 in Wigan bus station

Afterwards we saw Arriva NW&W 2995 on a #575 to Bolton.

Arriva NW&W 2995 in Wigan bus station

Mum called to say she was parked on Hallgate so we headed out of the bus station onto Hallgate and we got in the car. Matthew had a cup of Cherry Coke with ice. We drove up Hallgate and we turned right onto Dorning Street. We continued past the former Uncle Joes Mintball factory and we ran forwards onto Dearney Court. We turned left onto Frog Lane and 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. After we had eaten our food we set off along the A49 and we ran the last few miles down to the motorway. Travelling back along the M6 we saw an unidentified Lloyds Coaches coach. We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran through Talke and we saw Global Travel RU 5621 parked up in a layby with the engine cover open. We continued through 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 Cadburys Snack and we chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 26-05-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67141	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67141	Hanley BS	Fenton	23	First Potteries
23	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
35945	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, O/s Cherry Tree PH	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Blurton and also 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 67152 on a #23 to Hanley. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car BG72 UEX outside there yard. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67141 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67141 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 and and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street. Once in the bus station we saw recent arrival First Potteries 63347 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we left the bus station and and walked up Lichfield Street and onto Tontine Street. We continued onto Parliament Row and we stopped at Poundland. We brough some shampoo and toothpaste. When we had finished we walked along Paliament Row and we crossed over Old Hall Street onto Charles Street. We went around the corner onto Birch Terrace and we cut through the passageway and crossed over the ring road. We stopped at Venus Fish Bar and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over the ring road and we crossed Lichfield Street and into the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Blurton, A short time later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67141 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67141 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67141 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 67141

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. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right into Christchurch Street. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over Christchurch Street and we visited the Co-op. Matthew bought a cake. We headed back to Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room and waited for me to turn up. I came around 15:00 and today I went up to Matthew to have a quick look at his computer. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. After a short wait we saw D&G Bus 23 on a #1A to Audley.

D&G Bus 23 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. 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 63100 on a #4A to Talke.

First Potteries 63100 in Newcastle bus station

We headed down to the bottom end of the bus station to wait for a bus. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. It was First Potteries 35945 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35945 in Newcastle bus station

We went up to the stop and we queued to get on the bus. Whilst we were waiting we saw D&G Bus 27 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G Bus 27 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 35945 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35945 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 and we turned left onto London Road. 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 65029 on a #101 to Hanley and First Potteries 65031 on a #101 to Stafford. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford were we saw Chalfont Coaches BV19 XPW (NX) on a #540 to Manchester. We continued into Trentham and we saw KB Coaches PO18 FDM. 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 bottle of Cherry Coke. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Trentham 25-05-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65039	Hanley BS	Trentham, Longton Road	101	First Potteries
65039	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
113	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	1	D&G Bus

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 67152 on a #23 to Hanley. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car DS71 NCY outside there yard. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before 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 bus. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 67177 on a #7A to Biddulph. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65039 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65039 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 65039 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 65039

We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and right onto Bethesda Street. We ran down Broad Street and we crossed the ring road onto Snow Hill and at the roundabout we turned Shelton New Road. Due to roadwork we went the wrong way around the one-way system. We ran over the canal and railway line. We ran through the cross road up to Hartshill and at the roundabout we ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one-way system and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned right into the bus station. After a brief stop we Continued onto Barracks Road and forwards onto the Southbound A34. We ran past the hospital into Trent Vale and under the A500 into Hanford. We continued into Trentham and we got up and got off the bus near to Trentham Garden. Once off the bus we crossed over the A34 and we went into the gardens. We went into the main entranced and through to the gardens. We walked past the North end of the lake and we visited Totally Delicious. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke followed by Cheesecake bites. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65039 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65039 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards through Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. We waited for the next bus back Fenton. Eventually the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 113 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G Bus 113 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ERS Medical YJ71 DWN. We turned left onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. We saw grey minibus MF71 ZVE going towards Stoke. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Masterson Street and we crossed over Smithpool Road. We walked through the park and came out on 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. For tea Matthew had Lamb Mince Pasta Bake Cheese & Bacon 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 Newcastle / Hanley 24-05-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67156	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35940	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
63172	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 Belper he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Belper and we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #11 to Hanley. In the morning we went to Belper by Car. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road and then left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and forwards onto the A52 and under the railway line. We turned right onto the Northbound A500 and we ran up through Etruria and Longport to Talke. We came of the A500 onto the A34 and we ran Northwards up to Talke Pits. We cintinued onto the A5011 and forwards onto the A50. We ran past the Stanways Coaches depot and we turned right onto Church Lane. At the end we turned left onto the A34 and we ran to the edge of Congleton. We turned left onto Padgbury Lane and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a chicken burger and fries with a glass of Coke. He also had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in car. We set off Northwards up Padgbury Lane and we joined the Eastbound A534. We ran down to the A34 and we ran Northwards a couple of junction up the the A54. We ran into the town centre and then we turned right onto the A527. We ran Southwards through Biddulph and Knyppersley and Brindley Ford and we climbed the hill to Chell. We turned left onto the A5272 ans we ran Southwards through Smallthorne, Sneyd Green and Birches Head Hanley on the ring road and back up Victoria Road where they stopped off at Aldi so that Matthew could pick up his weekly shop. Matthew did his shopping and then waited for a taxi back to Fenton. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right onto Edward Street We turned right onto George Street We turned left onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left again onto Temple Street. Back at the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

Before tea We went downstairs out for a walk to fetch his tea. we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We ordered sausages and chips gravy and then we walked back along Smithpool Road and onto and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Matthew went into the living room to have tea. Matthew ate his sausages and chips gravy followed by a Butterfly cake. 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 Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw blue minibus DV71 XOH.

DV71 XOH in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67156 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67156 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. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we past old Edinburgh Woollen Mill which moved to the new food outlets. We turned left into Church Street and we turned left onto Bridge Street and we went under the subway on to the A34. We turned left Dunkirk and we saw white minibus SN56 FCL. We walked up Castle Hill Road and we right onto Stanier Street and we walked along the footpath which used to be the B5044 and and we walked along the footpath which used to be the Stanier Street. We came out onto Dunkirk and we saw white minibus SN56 FCL. We walked up Castle Hill Road and we crossed over the roundabout onto the Southbound A34 and we went under the subway and we walked up Church Street and into the High Street and we walked onto Hassell Street and into the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63116 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63116 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35940 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35940 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. 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 waited for a bus to Stone. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63118 on a #6 to Coalville. Matthew visited the toilet. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63172 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We 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. We turned right onto Dividy Road and 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. 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 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 up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. He watched television and used his computer and he drank a can of Dr Pepper. 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.