Trip to Hanley / Trent Vale 30-06-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67159	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley, stop J1	23	First Potteries
65035	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	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 dentist and we saw Roseville BV60 BAA. Matthwe went into the living room and we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car MJ22 HHS parked up. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 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 Street 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 ans 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 and we got up and got off the bus at the top of John Street. We walked down John Street and we crossed over Bethesda Street. We went into the museum and Matthew visited the natural history section to look at the stuffed animals. He also went to the space exhibition and had his photo taken in a spacesuit. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we left the museum. We walked up Albion Street past the town hall and onto Old Hall Street and we visited B&M. Afterwards we went across onto Stafford Street and went to Wilko. We walked onto Lichfield Street and we crossed onto Birch Terrace and we cut down towards the crossing over the ring road. We stopped at Venus Fish Bar and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down bottle of Coke. Afterwards we crossed over the ring road and headed up to Birch Terrace, We crossed over Lichfield Street and we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. Whilst waiting for the bus we saw First Potteries 67144 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. It was First Potteries 65035 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65035 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street we saw Harry Shaw YR17 CYL at the depot. We crossed over 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 where we saw Lucky Seven SF15 DUU. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 63174 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off. We walked down City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and Matthew went back to his room to chill out. Matthew came downstairs and got in the car. We set off from Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Wheildon Road and we stopped to pick up uncle Dave. We continued down Wheildon Road towards the A500. At Stoke we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 537. We turned left onto Church Street and and we went around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we headed into the West End, and we ran past the former Oak Tree pub 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 mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters matthew had a cheesecake with custard. Afterwards we had some birthday cake for mum who's birthday was this weekend. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 33827 on a #101 to Stafford and ABC Supreme coach YA67 VBB heading Northwards. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34. We turned left onto the Northbound A500. A500. We veered left onto Wheildon Road and we went to uncle Dave's. We dropped off uncle Dave and Matthew got out to use the toilet. 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 turned left onto Smithpool Road and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit and went upstairs with some cake. Matthew went to his room to chill out and use his computer. later on he had a Crunchie and a slice of Millionaire's Shortbread. Matthew looked at buses on the Internet and watched the television. 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 29-06-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67177	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63096	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was residential unit and he was going out on the bus and going to visit uncle Dave later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF. 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 Afford rent-a-car MC22 HRU outside there yard. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67177 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67177 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 Matthew went to the toilet. We set off on foot up Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at the McDonalds and Matthew went to the toilet. He had a chicken nuggets and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down High Street. When we had finished we set off onto High Street and we visited Primark. Matthew brought some clothes for his up and coming overnight trip. Afterwards we crossed over High Street. We continued onto. We turned right onto Ironmarket and past the former Malik's store which Titanic Brewers want to open up as a Bod. We turned right onto Castle Walk and into the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67143 on a #11 to Hanley. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63096 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63096 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We 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 turned right onto the ring road and we ran around anti-clockwise to Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up the hill to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and and we walked down to Stand S to wait for the next bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67172 on a #7A to Biddulph. Our bus arrived on stand and it was 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 to Newcastle in the car. We went downstairs to the car and we set off onto Temple Street where we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross. We ran up Blurton Road and we turned left to joined the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 and onto Uttoxetter Road and we turned right onto Meir Hay Road. We followed the road around onto Sutherland Road and we turned right onto Weston Coyney Road. We ran to the top and we turned left onto the A520. We continued Northwards up to Cellarhead and we turned left onto the A52. We turned right onto Armshead Road and we ran through Wetley Moor. We ran forwards onto Bagnall Road and we stopped at Jackson Nurseries. Stopped at the cafe and Matthew had a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we we set off onto Thornyedge Road and onto Armshead Road. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Werrington. We ran down Ash Bank and into Bucknall and we followed the road to the left. We ran through Joiners Square and over the roundabout towards Stoke. We ran near to the railway station and we followed the road alongside the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we turned right onto Smithpoll Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out before going to uncle Dave's. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's house. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of lemon meringue pie. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue and we saw silver minibus DK53 VRE parked up. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We stopped at the shop and Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. We turned right onto Temple Street past the the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer and drank his bottle of Coke. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00...

Trip to Leek / Newcastle 28-06-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67146	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to Belper he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Belper and we saw First Potteries 69163 on a #11 to Hanley. In the morning Matthew went to Leek. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street. we turned left onto Christchurch Street whwre we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. We turned left onto Baker Street and left into Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we continued onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton and Milton to Stockon Brook and we saw First Potteries 65035 on a #18 to Hanley. We joined the Northbound A53 and we ran through Endon and and Longsdon. We continued through Ladderedge and up the hill into Leek town Centre. We turned left onto St Edwards Street and left onto the A523 past the site of the new Tim Hortons. We took the next right turning and parked up. We went in the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a mixed grill with beans washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and custard. When we had finished we got in the car and we set off onto the A523. We turned right onto St Edwards Street and right onto the A53. We ran out of lee town centre and we climbed the hill up towards Ladderegde. We continued through Longsdon and down towards Endon. We continued down through Stockton Brook and we turned left onto the A5009. we ran through Baddeley Green and into Abbey Hulton. We continued under the railway line and into Bucknall. At the light we ran forwards onto the A52 and towards Joiners Square. We turned left onto Victoria Road past Adsa and the B&M. We turned right onto Manor Street and we saw blue minibus P879 PMB. We turned left onto City Road and we turned right Glebedale Road. We turned right Baker Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We ran to the end of the road and we got out. We walked around the corner onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. He also watched buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had pasta and tuna followed by a Bakewell tart. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67146 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67146 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 visited a cash machine. We turned left into Church Street and we turned left onto the Southbound A34 and we went under the subway on to the A34. We turned left onto the A525. We walked down the hill to the park. In the park Matthew had a sit down and ate a chocolate bar washed down with a bottle of Irn Bru. We left the park onto the B5044 and we turned left onto John O'Gaunt's Road. We turned left onto Stanier Street. When we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. He also spent time in the soft play area. Afterwards Matthew went outside and went on the slide. We watch buses out of the window we saw Priory Adult Care EJ21 RNU. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We set off onto Stanier Street. When we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along Stanier Street and we turned right onto Castle Hill Road. We turned left onto Dunkirk and we turned right onto Knutton Lane. We around the roundabout and back onto the Ryecroft and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned left onto Shelton Old Road and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran up to the next junction we turned left onto City Road and right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. 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 / Biddulph 27-06-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67142	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65034	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
67176	Hanley BS	Biddulph BS	7A	First Potteries
65031	Biddulph BS	Hanley BS	7A	First Potteries
47519	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 dentist and we saw Roseville BV60 BAA. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car MJ22 HKG parked up. We continued to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67142 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67142 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 D&G Bus 91 on a #85 to Keele. Matthew used the toilet and we walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we visited Pound Bakery. Matthew brought a sausage roll and a bottle of Coke. We continued up Castle Walk. We stopped at the benches at the end to eat the sausage rolls followed by a jam filled shortbread biscuit and drink the can of Coke. We walked out of the bus station. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #101 to Stafford. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus towards Hanley. The bus turned the corner and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee Roundabout. We joined the one-way system and we ran onto the A52. We continued up to the top of George Street and we veered left onto the B5045. We went through the traffic light onto Shelton New Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran up to Snow Hill. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus, Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 65034 as it continued towards Leek.

First Potteries 65034 in Hanley bus station

Matthew went into the toilet. We waited for a bus to Biddulph. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67147 on a #3 to Crewe. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67176 on a #7A to Biddulph.

First Potteries 67176 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Biddulph before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus waited for time before setting off out of the bus station. We went down John Street and onto Bethesda Street before we went across onto Marsh Street and then we turned right into Trinity Street. We turned left into Stafford Street and we continued forwards to Quadrant Road and we left Hanley along Town Road. We travelled through Sneyd Green and over Smallthorne roundabouts to Chell. At the roundabout we turned right and we ran down the A527 through Brindley Ford and past the coach depot. We turned left to run through Brown Lees. We crossed over the A527 at Knypersley and we ran around through the housing estates of Biddulph before running into town via St John's Road, Colliers Way and up Wharf Road to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Wharf Road and we turned left onto the High Street and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. He also had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we walked along High Street to the shop and we returned back up to Wharf Road. Matthew wanted to do the next #7A back to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65031 on a #7A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the High Street and we turned left at the roundabout onto St John's Road. We ran around the estate and we crossed over the A527 at Knypersley. We ran through Brown Lees and we rejoined the A527 by the industrial estate. We ran down through Brindley Ford and to Fegg Hayes. We ran up the hill to Chell and we turned left onto High Lane. We ran back through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green into Birches Head. We ran forwards onto Town Road and we crossed over the ring road. As we ran onto Quadrant Road and we went forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street and we entered the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67172 on a #7A to Biddulph. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. 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 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. 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 33565 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off. We walked down City Road and we cut through onto Temple Steet and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room. For tea Matthew had chicken nuggets and chips followed by a triffle. We went downstairs to the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hil into stoke and forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line. We passed near to the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. We ran to the top and we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. At the end we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We joined town road and we crossed over the ring-road and headed out of town towards Birches Head. We joinmed the A5272 and we travelled Northwards through Sneyd Green. We turned right onto Milton Road and into the pub car park. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. When we returned to the car. We set off along the A5272 and we ran into Hanley. We ran around the clockwise ring road and we ran around to Botteslow Street and we hit traffic again. We turned left onto Botteslow Street and we ran down to the A52. We turned right and we ran towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went left onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road and we ran down to Smithpool Road where we turned left. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Shelton / Newcastle 26-06-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Blurton, adj Landybank Grove	Stoke, Lytton Street	23	First Potteries
2985	Shelton, Brick Kiln Lane	Newcastle BS	64	Arriva Midlands
67174	Newcastle BS	Blurton, adj Landybank Grove	22	First Potteries
47519	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
63113	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was at Blurton. He was going out on the bus and later on he was going to back to the residential unit. Matthew got up around 09:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast, Just after 11:30 we set off on foot to the bus stop all the way over on Beaconsfield Drive. We had arranged to meet uncle Dave at the bottom of City road and afterwards walk to Bailey's. We waited at the stop for the bus to returned from Newstead As short time later the bus came around the corner. As exoected we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Blurton

We got on the bus booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. At the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and up the hill into Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we went through the traffice lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. We went under the railway line and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of First Potteries 67151 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Stoke

We met up with uncle Dave the bridge we walked along City Road and got onto the the Trent and Mersey canal. We headed Northwards around the back of the railway station and through Cliff Vale. We decided to come off the canal at the other end of Stoke to have a look at the minibuses parker up in the yard at Travel Express. Whilst we were there we just happen to see skills double decker SN08 BXZ that had taken a wrong turning and turned around before joining the Northbound A500.

Skills of Nottingham SN08 BXZ in Shelton

We got back onto the canal and we came off the canal at Cockshute where we veered left onto the path that runs along side the railway line. We came out by the Railway Enterprise Centre and we crossed over the A500 slip road onto Garner Street. We continued up to Emerys Builders Merchants and we cut into the yard to Bailey's Food Truck. Matthew had a cumberland sausage ring, bacon and egg on a bap washed down with a can of Coke. When we finished eating our food we said godbye to the Bazzers and we walked along Garner Street. We walked up the ramp onto Shelton New Road and we crossed over to catch a bus towards Newcastle. We had just missed a #101 so we had almost 30 minutes to wait. Whilst I was looking to see what the next #101 to Stafford was going to be, I noticed that the #64 was in the bus station at Hanley. I looked at the map at the next stop from where the #64 departed and it was due now! I knew there would be enough time to walk to the stop from which we could catch the bus. so I gave Matthew a choice of waiting for the #101 or walking to the next stop to get on the #64. Matthew chose the latter. We walked along Shelton New Road to the next stop after the slip road off the A500, which was the route which the #64 take. We got to the stop with about 30 seconds to spare. We saw the bus approaching and it was Arriva Midlands 2985 on a #64 as expected.

Arriva Midlands 2985 in Shelton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Shelton New Road and we ran up the hill into Hartshill. At the roundabout we ran forwards onto George Street and into Newcastle. We continued along the A52 past the baths and we turned left onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went across the roas to the toilets. We then went to wilko to buy a drink but all they had was water and Red Bull. We decided to go to the new convenience store on the corner that used to be a bookmakers. Wwe brought a bottle of Diet Coke. Afterwards we went to the bottom of Stubbs Street and we sat on the bench to wait for the next #22. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 112 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 67174 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67174 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton 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. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67174 before it continued towards Longton.

First Potteries 67174 in Blurton

We walked around the corner and we saw Stanton's of Stoke WIL 2928 heading through Blurton. We did some of the Blog and Matthew had can of Cherry Coke. We went back to the residential unit in the car. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue and we turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link DK05 ERV. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. we saw white minibus N8 YFE going towards Stoke. For tea Matthew had burger and chips followed by a Vienetta. Later on Matthew went out to catch a bus to Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and walked through onto City Road. As we had missed the Hanley bus we crossed over the road and we walked up to the stop by Philpots to wait for a #11 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 47519 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and we turned right onto John Street. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We visited B&M and we brought some shopping. When we had finished we set off onto Old Hall Street and we turned left onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63113 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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. 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 67174 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off. We walked down City Road. We turned left onto onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Birkenhead / West Kirby 24-06-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
4531	Birkenhead BS	West Kirby, (Stop B)	437	Arriva NW&W
HA21 ALS	West Kirby, (Stop B)	Heswall BS	22	Happy Als
4506	Heswall BS	Birkenhead,	472	Arriva NW&W
15748	Birkenhead BS	Arrowe Park Hospital	472	Stagecoach Merseyside
2972	Arrowe Park Hospital	Prenton,	413	Arriva NW&W
37127	Prenton,	Birkenhead BS	42	Stagecoach Merseyside

Today we decided to revisit Birkenhead. He had been telling his uncle that he was going to Birkenhead all week, so we decided that it was a good idea and we would go along with it. We did no research other than to check the weather, which was for dry warm weather with some sunshine. We already knew where we were going to park and eat and what tickets we would purchase. Matthew got up just after 07:00 this morning. Later on he had toast and orange juice. Mum returned home from work and after a short while we set off to pick up uncle Dave on the way. We set off approximatley 11:55. 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. The road was quiet and we headed up to the M6. We joined the M6 and as we travelled Northwards we saw an unidentified Go Travel coach, Alfa A141, Attian AT18 ???, Lucky Seven AK17 UOM and Stanton's of Stoke 3093 RU. At junction 20 we got on the Westbound M56. On the M56 we saw an Strafford's SC09 ???. We joined the Northbound M53 and we headed up The Wirral. We came off the M53 at junction 4 and we headed Northwards up the B5151. We turned right onto Mount Road and left onto Borough Road. We turned right onto the A552 and we ran to the edge of town We turned left onto A5029 and we turned right onto Claughton Road. We ran to the end and we parked up in the car park opposite to Wilko and afterwards we walked across to the market. Before we went into the market we saw Stagecoach Merseyside 27255 on a #38 to West Kirby.

Stagecoach Merseyside 27255 in Birkenhead bus station

Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we went further into the market and ew stopped at a cafe. Matthew had a breakfast ashed down with a small bottle of Coke. When we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we went out of the market. Matthew stood at the WEstern end of the bus station watching buses and I got the Saveaway tickets from the travel office. Afterwards we walked to the Eastern end of the bus station to see what we might catch. We saw Arriva NW&W 4518 on a #407 to Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 4518 in Birkenhead bus station

I asked Matthew where he wanted to go and he said West Kirby. A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 2958 on a #487 to Ness Gardens.

Arriva NW&W 2958 in Birkenhead bus station

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 4531 on a#437 to West Kirby.

Arriva NW&W 4531 in Birkenhead bus station

We decided to do this bus so we walked down the bus station and got on the bus. We placed the Walrus passes on the ticket machine and we went upstairs ans sat down. We set off out of the bus station and onto Conway Street. We ran North Westwards out of town and past the end of Dale Street near to Birkenhead Park railway station. We continued onto Laird Street past the Arriva depot and we turned left onto Mallby Street. We turned right onto Park Road North and we ran through Claughton. We continued onto Upton Road and we crossed over the M53 near to Upton railway station. We turnd right onto Ford Road and into Upton town centre. We continued out of the other side onto Old Greasby Road and forwards onto the B5139. We turned left onto Breasby Road and we ran through the village before re-joining the B5139. We continued throgh Frankby and Newtown and we ran forwards onto Greenbank Road. We past West Kirby football club and we turned left onto Anglesey Road before turning tight onto Bridge Road. We crossed over the railway line and we ran into town. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4531 as it continued towards Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 4531 in West Kirby

In front of us was Al's Coaches SN57 DCO on a #22 to Chester. We crossed the road and we visited the Dee Hotel. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a small glass of Coke. After we had finished we crossed the road and we saw A2B Travel SK10 AJR on a #81 West Kirby circular via Arrowe Park.

A2B Travel SK10 AJR in West Kirby

We sat in the shade under a tree to wait for the next bus. There was a #437 to Liverpool but he did not want to do this. I asked him what we wanted to do and he said he wanted to do the #22. There was an approximate wait of 30 minutes for the next #22. We sat under the tree and we waited for the next bus to arrive. The Als Coaches buses were not showing up on the map. As while later the bus appeared. It was A's Coaches HA21 ALS on a #22 to Chester.

Happy Als HA21 ALS in West Kirby

We got on and we put the Metro cards on the card reader before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A540 and we turned left onto Orrysdale Road. We ran forwards onto Anglesey Road and we turned sharp right by West Kirby football club. We ran along Greenbank Road and forwards onto the B5139. We passed through Newton and Frankby and we turned right onto Greasby Road. We ran through Greasby Road and forwards onto Arrow Road. We ran forwards onto Arrowe Brook Road before turning right onto the A551. We turnbed right into Arrowe park hospital and we stopped briefly before continuing South through Thingwall. We continued Southwards through Pensby and into Heswall. We turned left onto the A540 and left into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Happy Als HA21 ALS as it continued towards Chester.

Happy Als HA21 ALS in Heswall bus station

We walked over to the other side of the bus station and we had a choice of Al's Coaches CC21 HAL on a #22 to West Kirby. We saw an Arriva bus on stand. As we got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 4506 on a #472 to Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 4506 in Heswall bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Walrus cards on the ticket machine before we went upstairs. The bus set off out of the bus station onto the Northbound A540. We turned right onto the B5138 passing Helms 135 running out of service. We ran through Pensby and up to Arrowe Park Road. We joined the Northbound A551 and by the Arrowe Park pub we followed the A551 to the left. We turned into Arrowe Park hospital and we stooped briefly to pick up passengers. We left the hospital and we ran Southwards back down the A551 to a roundabout. We went Westwards along the A552. We passed the Asda near to Woodchurch where they appear to be building a small building in the car park. We crossed over the M53 at junction 3 and we ran up the hill into Prenton. We continued alomg the A552 to the roundabout on the edge of town by Birkenhead Central railway station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4506 as it continued towards Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 4506 in Birkenhead

We stood by the bus stop for a short while whilst we thought about what to do next. A short time later we saw Stagecoach Merseyside 10886 on a #38 to West Kirby.

Stagecoach Merseyside 10886 in Birkenhead

We decided to walk up to the bus stations. We set off around the corner onto Argyle Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. After we went outside and met up with uncle Dave. We continued along Argyle Street and we turned left onto Conway Street. We continued to the bus station and we waited for something we could catch. A short time later we saw Stagecoach Merseyside 15748 on a #472 to Heswall.

Stagecoach Merseyside 15748 in Birkenhead bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Walrus cards on the ticket machine before we went upstairs. The bus set off out of the bus station onto Claughton Road. We turned left onto the A5029 and we turned right onto the A552. We ran through Prenton and we crossed over the M53. We coninued past Asda and we ran forwards into Arrowe Park hospital where we decided to get up and get off the bus. Once off the bus we had a look around. We saw Stagecoach Merseyside 15740 on layover.

Stagecoach Merseyside 15740 in Arrowe Park Hospital

Also seen was Stagecoach Merseyside 37127 on a #42 to Mill Park.

Stagecoach Merseyside 37127 in Arrowe Park Hospital

A short time later we saw Stagecoach Merseyside 37129 on a #17 to Moreton Cross.

Stagecoach Merseyside 37129 in Arrowe Park Hospital

A shirt time later we saw an Arriva bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 2972 on a #413 to Woodside.

Arriva NW&W 2972 in Arrowe Park Hospital

We got on the bus and we placed the Walrus cards on the ticket machine. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 2972 before we sat down.

Inside Arriva NW&W 2972

We set off the hospital and we ran Southwards back down the A551 to a roundabout. We went Westwards along the A552. We passed the Asda near to Woodchurch where they appear to be building a small building in the car park. We crossed over the M53 at junction 3 and we ran up the hill into Prenton. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2972 as it carried on towards Birkenhead.

Arriva NW&W 2972 in Prenton

Once off the bus we went into Sainsbury and we brought a can of pop and a cake. We walked back to the bus stop to sit down and eat the cake. Whilst sitting down we saw a bus approaching. Matthew decided he was goinf to catch the bus. As it approached we saw it was Stagecoach Merseyside 37127 on a #42 to Mill Park. We got on the bus and we placed the Merseytravel cards on the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A552 and we ran out of Prenton towards Birkenhead. We continued along rh A552 past the Pyramids Shopping centre and we turned left onto Argyle Street. We turned left onto Conway Street and we veered left into the bus station. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Stagecoach Merseyside 37127 as it continued towards Mill Park.

Stagecoach Merseyside 37127 in Birkenhead bus station

We walked through the bus station and we went across the car park to the car. Matthew had a bottle of Diet Coke. We set off out of the car park onto Claughton Road and we turned right onto the A5029. We turned right onto Conway Street and we turned right onto the A552. We crossed over the roundabout in front of Birkenhead Central railway station and we got on the flyover onto the A41. We ran Southwards through the Wirral down through Tranmere and Bromborough and we joined the Southbound M53 at Hooton. We decided to stop at Sanbach services for a quick toilet stop. Before we headed into the service station we spotted a couple of coaches parked up. We saw Greenline BV72 XZP stopped at the services.

Greenline BV72 XZP in Sandbach Southbound

Another vehicles seen was Alan Davies Travel A2 ADT.

Alan Davies Travel A2 ADT in Sandbach Southbound

We headed into the service station and we bought a bottle of Dr Pepper for Matthew. Afterwards we returned to the car. We continued Southwards along the M6 and we came off at junction 16. We headed Southwards along the A500 to Talke and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran through Chesterton to Milehouse and we stopped at the milehouse chippy. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. After I had eaten my food we re-joined the Southbound A34. We turned left onto Ryecroft and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 537 returning from a day trip to Barmouth. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #25 to Keele. We turned left onto the 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 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