Trip to Stoke / Hanley 31-07-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63178	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	11	First Potteries
35943	Stoke, stop N	Shelton, Cauldon College	25	First Potteries
67146	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries
67172	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
161	Newcastle BS	Penkhull, Thistley Hough	9	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 09:00 and had toast and juice for breakfast. He chilled out in his room and watched buses out of the windown until it was time to go out. Whilst we waited to go out we saw First Potteries 69155 on a #11 to Hanley. When it was time to go out we went downstairs and onto Temple Street. We turned cut through onto City Road and we headed towards the bus stop. On the way we saw Afford rent-a-car YM70 BXK parked up at their garage.

Afford rent-a-car YM70 BXK in Fenton

We waited at the bus stop by the flats and we waited for a bus towards Stoke. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill 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 where we got up and got off the bus and we crossed obver the road to the stop opposite to wait for a #25 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As soon as it cam into view we knew it was First Potteries 35943 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley. before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of Stoke town centre and across the A500. We crossed under the railway line before turning left onto the A52 and we ran Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we we walked down College Road and we went into Hanley Park for a while. We walk northwards through the park and into the North West corner to the sensory play area. After spending a while there we walked to Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we turned right the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We went into B&M and we brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we went out of the shop. 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 had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked through Tontine Square. After we had finished shopping we walked back down Tontine Street. We walked back down onto Lichfield Street. When we got back to the bus station we saw First Potteries 63348 on a #11B to Bentilee.

First Potteries 63348 in Hanley bus station

Matthew walked into the bus station and went to the toilet. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #3 to Crewe. A few minutes later our bus appeared and it was dud First Potteries 67146 on a #11 to Newcastle.

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 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 63363 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. We went downstairs and we walked through onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67172 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We walked onto Stubbs Street and down to the bottom end of the bus station. We saw First Potteries 63111 on a #4A to Talke Pits. We waited for a bus towards Penkhull. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 161 on a #9 to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Penkhull 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. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road. At the roundabout we went left onto Newcastle Lane and we got up and got off the bus. We walked along Newcastle Lane and around the corner into Rothwell Street. We turned left onto Chamberlain Avenue and we stopped at one of the house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished the drink we returned to Fenton by car. We got in the car and we set off onto Chamberlain Avenue and we turned left London Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We turned right onto Liverpool Street and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we veered left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran to the end before turning left onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He 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 Hanley / Crewe 30-07-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67144	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
63364	Hanley BS	Crewe BS	3	First Potteries
63113	Crewe BS	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
63117	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	4	First Potteries
67159	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	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 and orange juice for breakfast. We saw Shelton Care Group SH71 KMZ outside. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street. We onto City Road. At the top we crossed over Victoria Road to wait for the bus at the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 67144 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67144 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards Crewe. We left the bus station and we walked up LIchfield Street. We cross over the shared space and we went into Wilko. In the shop Matthew brought some pick and mix. Once we had finished we crossed over Stafford Street. We carried on towards Debenhams. We headed into Debenhams and we came out though the Intu Potteries shopping centre into Tontine Square. Matthew by a tractor. We set off along Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63364 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 63364 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Crewe before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto Trinity Street and we went past the former RBS now a new shop. We turned left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams we followed the road around to the left and then back onto marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Burslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. At the corner we turned right onto Tunstall High Street and we continued North onto the A50. We ran through Goldenhill and down the bank into Kidsgrove. We ran under the railway line into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34. We continued into Church Lawton and then into Alsager. We continued Westwards along the B5077 under the M6 and into Radway Green. We followed the road to the right up Slaughter hill and we continued straight up into Haslington. We turned left onto Crewe Road and we re-joined the B5077 towards Crewe Green. We crossed over the roundabout onto the Westbound A534 and we ran towards Crewe railway station. We past the railway station and we continued for around 1/2 mile before turning right into Edlestone Road. We ran into town crossing over the railway line and forwards onto Chester Bridge. We followed the road around onto Delamere Street and we turned right into Gatefield Street. We turned right onto Victoria Street and we turned right onto the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We decide to head into town past the new multi-storey car park and along Victoria Street and we came out though the Victoria Centre and we stopt at Ryman. At the we brought a fountain pens. After we had finished in the Ryman we returned to Victoria Street. We turned right onto Market Street. We stopped at Greggs on Greengate Street and Matthew had a sausage roll and and a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished in the shop we walked back to the square and we ate the sausage roll and drank the Coke followed by slice of triple chocolate cookie. Once we had finished eating and drinking we walked through Market Street. We carried on to the little dessert shop and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards he had a slice of Red Velvet Cheesecake with custard. When we had finished we walked down Market Street and forwards onto Delamere Street and back to the bus station. A short time later we saw the bus arrived in the bus station. On closer inspection we saw it was First Potteries 63113 on a #3 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63113 in Crewe bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Delamere Street and we followed the road around onto Chester Bridge. We ran forwards onto Edleston Road and we turned left onto the A534. We ran past the railway station and we continued up towards Haslington along the B5077. We turned right onto Slaughter Hill and we ran back through Radway Green and into Alsager. We continued over the A34 and into Staffordshire and we ran under the railway line into Kidsgrove. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and we continued into Sandyford. We joined Tunstall High Street where we saw City Centre Central PO14 OKZ in the depot. We continued down the High Street and we ran through the town centre and joined Scotia Road near to Asda. We ran up into Burslem town centre. We ran past the site of the new Kiln Gate Retail park and we continued into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road to Town Road and we ran into Hanley. We ran down Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran across the shared space past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street. We ran forwards into the bus station. We got off the bus and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63117 on a #4 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63117 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle, and as the rear of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63117 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 63117

We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and then we joined the clockwise ring road. At the end we turned left onto Etruria Road before going under the A53 onto Festival Way and we ran to the end and turned left onto Festival Way. We turned right onto the A53 and we headed up to Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford. We ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off onto Hassell Street and we turned left onto High Street. We stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down High Street and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We continued along High Street. We walked onto Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67159 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Newcastle 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 Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had chicken and potatoes followed by treacle tart and custard. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 29-07-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63349	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35948	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
44511	Hanley BS	Normacot, Normacot Road	6	First Potteries
65034	Normacot, Cottage Hospital	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries
67151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to Newcastle we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 992. We went downstairs and we walked through onto City Road. We walked down to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a First Potteries bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63349 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and 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 got a picture of First Potteries 63349 before it returned towards Hanley on a #11 service.

First Potteries 63349 in Newcastle bus station

We walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and up onto Ironmarket and we went to Queens Gardens where Matthew had a chicken sandwich washed down with can of Irn Bru. Once we had finished the drink we set off onto Ironmarket and right onto Castle Walk. Matthew went to the toilet. We continued onwards to the bus station. We decided to go to the new convenience store on the corner that used to be a bookmakers. We brought a bottle of Coke. We waited for a bus towards the Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #22 to Longton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 35948 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35948 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 we went to the toilet and afterwards we saw First Potteries 63098 on a #7A to Biddulph. A few minutes later our bus appeared and it was dud First Potteries 44511 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 44511 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Normacot 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. City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We passed through Foley. We ran forwards into Longton and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street. We continued onto and we followed the one-way system onto Commerce Street. We crossed over the A50 and we ran forwards onto Lightwood Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Upper Belgrave Road and we got up and got off the bus opposite to the shops. Once we had finished we crossed over to wait for another bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65034 on the #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65034 in Normacot

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We ran along Upper Belgrave Road onto Lightwood Road and into Longton. We crossed over the A50 and we ran down The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down under the railway bridge onto King Street. We ran down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the new petrol station and coffee shop. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we stopped at the Co-op food store. Matthew brought a small can of Coke. We went outside onto Christchurch Street. We walked back into Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Bensons Travel PA66 LFX. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

We got on the bus and booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. After crossing over the A500 we ran into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We followed the one-way system around onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we ran under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. After stopping briefly outside the railway station we turned right onto College Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We continued onto Cleveland Road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued along Bethesda Street before turning right onto John Street. We ran up the hill into the bus station and onto stand. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We went outside and we crossed over the ring road. We carried on along Lower Bethesda Street and we turned right onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and visited the ice cream van. Matthew had an ice cream with a Flake. We walked through the park and we saw the cafe in the park. After spending a while there we walked back to the South East corner of the park. we walked down Avenue Road. We returned back into College Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road. We continued onto the A52 and we carried on past the University to Joiners Square. At Joiners Sqaure there were major roadworks taking place. We turned right at the roundabout onto Victoria Road where we saw First Potteries 63364 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We continued along Victoria Road and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. We got an ABC Supreme taxi back to the residential unit. We set off up Victoria Road. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left 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. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. 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 Stoke / Hanley 28-07-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65038	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop Q	11	First Potteries
67142	Stoke, adj stop N	Stoke, railway station	25	First Potteries
67155	Hanley BS	Stoke, adj stop T	21	First Potteries
63357	Stoke, stop M	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
65035	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
67156	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 Newfriars College GN22 VFJ. 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 today. Whilst we waited for our bus we saw First Potteries 63357 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63357 in Fenton

We walked through onto City Road and we walked down to the stop outside the flats. We waited a few minutes for a bus and then one appeared. It First Potteries 65038 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill 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. We got off the bus and we crossed obver the road to the stop opposite to wait for a #25 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As soon as it cam into view we knew it was First Potteries 67142 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley. before we sat down. The bus set off out of Stoke town centre and across the A500. We crossed under the railway line before turning left onto the A52. At the eother end of the road we turned left onto Station Road. We got up and got off the bus and we saw Stanways DEZ 2717. Once off the bus we set off along Station Road and we turned right onto College Road and we turned right into Avenue Road. We walked around Hanley Park for a while. We walk northwards through the park and into the North West corner to the sensory play area. Matthew hung around here for 30 minutes and afterwards we headed to the North West corner of the park and onto Cleveland Street. We continued onto Regent Road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the ring road. We crossed over Lichfield Street and we went to Venus Fish Bar for dinner. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over the ring road and cut through onto Birch Terrace and onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto Albion Street and we headed down the hill and we visited the museum. After a look around the museum we headed onto Bethesda Street and up John Street to the bus station. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later a bus arrived on stand. It was First Potteries 67155 on a #21 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67155 in Hanley 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 and we ran down John Street and left onto onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Hinde Street. We turned right onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station and we continued forwards onto the A52. We followed the road to the right under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 we entering Stoke town centre and we followed the road around onto Church Street. The bus rounded the corner onto Campbell Place and we got up and got off the bus. We walked back onto Church Street and we waited for a bus up to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63357 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto 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 to his room to chill out. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street. We onto City Road. At the top we crossed over Victoria Road to wait for the bus at the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 65035 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63035 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road. crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus at the stop outside the bus station. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street onto Stafford Street. We saw First Potteries 63364 on a #4 to Crackley. We continued up Old Hall Street past the site of the old bus station which has now been almost completely demolished. We turned the corner onto Parliament Row and we went to the pub. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished we set off onto Parliament Row and right onto Lamb Street. We stopped at Primark and Matthew bought some clothes. When we had finished we walked across the square and along Parliament Row and we walked onto Old Hall Street. We walked up Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67156 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67156 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 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. 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. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road onto Market Street. We continued along the one-way 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. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Trentham 27-07-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67148	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
33829	Hanley BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
33829	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
65029	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the dentist and we saw First Potteries 63349 on a #11 to Newcastle. Matthwe went into the living room and we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67148 on a #23 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 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 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 saw First Potteries 63172 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got a picture of First Potteries 67148.

First Potteries 67148 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67173 on a #7A to Biddulph. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 33829 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 33829 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Stafford before We sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the bus station. and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned right onto Shelton New Road. We ran down through Etruria an up into Hartshill before joining the A52. We ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one way system and we turned left on the roundabout onto Barracks Road. As we got to the bus station in Newcastle we saw required First Potteries 63103 on a #4 to Hanley. 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 and when we got opposite to the old Trentham Gardens entrance we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed the road and we entered the gardens opposite to the A5035. We went into the actual gardens and we walked anti-clockwise around the lake. We walked to the Tea Room and we stopped for dinner. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. 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 Stanton's of Stoke FJ17 EJF. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 33829 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 33829 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. 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 few minutes later we saw First Potteries 44511 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65029 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 65029 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 65029 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 65029

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. We turned right onto onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street and past the former Day Centre. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a bottle of Coke. 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. 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 had a walk around the pool and then we returned along Smithpool Road and we crossed over the railway line. We turned right onto Welby Street and we turned left onto Watkin Street and we turned right into Masterson Street and we saw white minibus HV09 XDN. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Longton / Newcastle 26-07-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67178	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries
67180	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. We went downstairs and we 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 turned left into Baker Street. We continued onto Glebedale Road and we went to the doctors. We returned to the residential unit along Baker Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We got in a car and we set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and we turned left onto the A50. We ran through Longton. We turned left onto Baths Road. Matthew went to Tesco Extra. Once out of the taxi we walked through onto The Strand and went to the Cafe Delight. Matthew had a brunch washed down with a can of Coke. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67178 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. The bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. We continued down to Aldi and we did some shopping. After we had done the shopping we got a Lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off up Victoria Road. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room and use his computer. 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 MC22 EPK parked up.

Afford rent-a-car MC22 EPK in Fenton

On the way we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67181 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road where we saw blue minibus V604 MBL. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got a picture of First Potteries 67180 before it returned towards Hanley on a #11 service.

First Potteries 67180 in Newcastle bus station

We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down High Street and we turned left into Church Street. We turned left onto the Southbound A34 and we went under the subway on to the A34. We turned left onto the A525 and we turned right onto Stanier Street. When we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew in the soft play area. 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 right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street and we turned left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran through onto City Road. We ran under the railway bridge and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to use his computer and watch buses. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. 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 25-07-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
113	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
44511	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
67155	Fenton, Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65031	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 Copeland's Tours MIB 992. 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 YP23 FFW parked up.

Afford rent-a-car YP23 FFW in Fenton

We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67150 on a #23 to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 113 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 113 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ERS Medical YJ21 FWO and ABC Supreme YO69 AZA. 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. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 27 on a #9 to Biddulph. We set off on foot along Barracks Road and we crossed over the Jubilee Roundabout onto the A527 We stopped at Bramptons and Matthew had a chicken sandwich, can of irn bru and an ice cream. We crossed over the roundabout onto the A527. We cut across the park and into the museum. When we had finished in the museum we walked back down the A527 and we saw First Potteries 69169 on a #4 to Hanley. we turned into the bus station Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 35950 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35950 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 44511 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 44511 in Newcastle 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 Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street. Once in the bus station we saw First Potteries 35940 on layover. we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus to Fenton and a short time later we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #25 to Keele. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65031 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. As we travelled up we saw D&G Bus 781 on a #16 to Hanley. We turned right onto Dividy Road and we saw . 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. For tea Matthew had ham sandwich followed by a jam filled sponge. He watched television and used his computer. 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 Cannock / Walsall 22-07-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6738	Cannock BS	Bloxwich, Victoria Avenue	X51	National Express West Midlands
2132	Bloxwich, Victoria Avenue	Walsall St Pauls BS	31	National Express West Midlands
6736	Walsall St Pauls BS	Great Barr, Scarsdale Road	997	National Express West Midlands
6730	Great Barr, Malthouse Lane	Aldridge, Shopping Centre	997	National Express West Midlands
4348	Aldridge, Shopping Centre	Walsall St Pauls BS	7	National Express West Midlands
6765	Walsall St Pauls BS	Walsall, Alumwell Road	529	National Express West Midlands
6767	Walsall, Alumwell Road	Walsall St Pauls BS	529	National Express West Midlands
2112	Walsall St Pauls BS	Bloxwich, Wolverhampton Road	31	National Express West Midlands
6740	Bloxwich, Wolverhampton Road	Cannock BS	X51	National Express West Midlands

Today we decided to revisit Cannock. There was an issue with the main car, so we decided to stay fairly local. It was also the same today that Copeland's Tours ran a trip to Leicester. Research consisted of checking the National Express West Midlands bus ticket prices and local at the weather. The weather was forecast for rain all afternoon. Matthew got up around 09:00 and had toast for breakfast. We got reasy and we set off around 12:00 to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued down Wheildon Road and we joined the Northbound A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we we around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we stopped at Sainsbury's to put diesel in the car. Once we had filled up with diesel we set off onto London Road and we conrinued onto the one-way system. We turned left onto Church Street and right onto Liverpool Road. We veered right onto Eleanor Street and right onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we turned left onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 before joining the Southbound A500. We ran to the end and we joined the Southbound M6. Seen on the M6 were taxi minibus SF16 XWV, blue minibus FN66 YWP, an unidentified NX liveries coach on a Northboud #120 service, white minibus HX12 HHY, an unidentified white coach and ERS Medical FJ21 HGK. We came off the M6 at junction 12 and we headed Eastwards towards Cannock. We stopped at The Truckers Rest truck stop and Matthew went to the toilet whilst mum ordered the food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we got back into the car and and we set off onto the Eastbound A5. At the roundabout we turned left at the A4601 and we ran into Cannock towards centre. At the edge of town we forwards onto the ringway. We went past the bus station and we did a 180' turn at the roundabout before parking up at Beechcroft Road car park. We walked across to the bus station and we took a few bus pictures. We saw Chaserider 542 on a #60 to Lichfield.

Chaserider 542 in Cannock bus station

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 6738 on a X51 to Birmingham.

NX West Midlands 6738 in Cannock bus station

We got on the bus and we booked National Express Daysaver tickets for £4.50 each. We went upstairs, and as the rear of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside National Express West Midlands 6738.

Inside NX West Midlands 6738

We set off out of the bus station and we turned around at the roundabout and we went Eastwards along the A34. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A5190. We past the railway station and at the McArthur Glen Shopping Centre we turned left onto The Northbound A460. We veered left into the retail park and pulled into the bus stop and we returned back Southwards down the A460. We turned left onto Votager Drive and we entered the Orbital Retail Park. We followed Voyager Drive to the left and we turned left onto Orbital Way. We rejoined the Southbound A460 and we crossed over the M6 toll road onto the A34. We turned right onto Hilton Lane and we turned left onto Gorsey Lane. At the roundabout we turned left onto Holly Lane and at the end we turned right onto the A34. We Headed Southwards for a mile or so before turning right onto right onto Turnberry Road and we ran past the pub One Man and his Dog. We turned left onto the B4210 next to Bloxwich North railway station and we travelled Southwards. We turned left onto the A4124 by the Sir Robert Peel pub and we turned right onto Sand Bank. We followed the road around to the left onto Wolverhampton Road and we turned right onto Bloxwich High Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 6738 as it continued towards Birmingham.

NX West Midlands 6738 in Bloxwich

Once off the bus we had a walk around to see what we could catch. We left the A34 and we walked onto Park Road. We saw Walsall Community Transport YX13 BVW on a #25 to Kingstanding.

Walsall Community Transport YX13 BVW in Bloxwich

Afterwards we walked back onto the A34 to wait for a bus towards Walsall. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. It was National Express West Midlands 2132 on a #31 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 2132 in Bloxwich

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We deviated off the A34 onto Stafford Street and we ran the 2 or so miles into Walsall. We crossed over the A4148 and we saw an unidentified TNS minubs go past. We ran down onto St Pauls Street and we entered the bus station and we got up and got off. Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards we looked around for something to catch. A short time later we saw a bus heading towards Birmingham. We saw it was Narional Express West Midlands 6736 on a #997 to Birmingham.

NX West Midlands 6736 in Walsall bus station

We got on the bus and we booked flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver before going upstairs and sitting down. When it was departure time the bus set off out of the bus station and on to Hatherton Street and forwards onto Hatherton Road.We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we turned left at the roundabout. We ran Northwards along Lichfield Road and we ran through Rushall. We turned right onto the B4154 and we came into Daw End and we turned left onto Redhouse Lane and we ran North Eastwards until we reached Walsall Road. We continued onto Aldridge bypass and we ran to the West of the town centre before turning right at the roundabout onto Anchor Road and into the town centre. We ran back onto the Aldridge Bypass and we veered left onto Birmingham Road. We turned left onto the B4154 and we headed Eastwards. The road curved around to the South and at Barr Beacon crossroad we turned left. We turned right onto Aldridge Road and at Queeslet we turned right onto the A4041. We passed the former the Buffet Island site which is going to be a new McDonald's. We turned right onto Collingwood Drive and left onto the B4154. We turned left out of Dyas Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 6736 as it continued towards Birmingham.

NX West Midlands 6736 in Great Barr

Once we let the bus go we walked Northwards up Aldridge Road and we crossed over Dyas Road before stopping at a shop to buy chcolate and a drink. We also brought a jelly snake. We paid for the stuff and Matthew ate the jelly snake and we crossed over the road to wait at the Northbound bus stop. Whilst we weaited for our bus we saw National Express West Midlands 1866 on a #28 to Heartlands Hospital.

NX West Midlands 1866 in Great Barr

A short time later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 6730 on a #997 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 6730 in Great Barr

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off Northwards up Aldridge Road and we turned right onto Dyas Road. We turned left onto Old Oscott Lane and left onto Oscott School Lane. We turned left onto Shady Lane and right onto Aldridge Road. We crossed the A4041 and we headed Northwards onto Beacon Road and at the roundabout we turned right onto Collingwood Drive. We turned left onto Hillingford Avenue and forwards onto Frampton Way. We turned right onto Doe Bank Lane and at the end we turned left onto the A4041. At the next roundabout we turned left onto Aldridge Road. We turned left onto the B4151 and at the next roundabout at at the next roundabout we turned right onto the B4154. We ran Northwards for around 1/4 of a mile and we turned left onto Barr Common Road. At the next junction we veered right onto Birmingham Road up to Pool Green. We turned right onto the A454 and we turned right into Portland Road. We veered left onto Anchor Road and we stopped in Aldridge town centre where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 6730 as it continued towards Walsall.

NX West Midlands 6730 in Aldridge

Once off the bus we went into the pub and Matthew used the toilet. Matthew had a glass of Coke and we sat down. After we had finished our drinks we went outside and met up with uncle Dave. We waited for a bus towards Walsall. Across the road we saw National Express West Midlands 6758 on a #937 to Brownhills West.

NX West Midlands 6758 in Aldridge

A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 4348 on a #7 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 4348 in Aldridge

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day ticket to the driver. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside National Express West Midlands 4348.

Inside NX West Midlands 4348

We went upstairs and the rear of the top deck was empty too. Matthew took another picture inside National Express West Midlands 4348.

Inside NX West Midlands 4348

We set off along Anchor Road and we ran forwards onto Portland Road. We turned left onto the A454 and we ran South-Westwards towards Walsall. After a couple of miles we turned left onto the A461 and we headed Southwards. We crossed the A4148 and we ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. We continued onto Bridge Street and we followed the road around onto St Pauls Street where the bus terminated. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 4348 before it went on to it's next service.

NX West Midlands 4348 in Walsall bus station

We walked through the bus station to have a look what we could catch. We saw Rotala Diamond 32240 parked up on layover in Hatherton Street.

Rotala Diamond 32240 in Walsall

Also see was National Express West Midlands 1840 on a #29 to Bloxwich.

NX West Midlands 1840 in Walsall bus station

A few minutes later we saw a bus Matthew wanted to catch. It pulled onto stand and we saw it was National Express West Midlands 6765 on a #529 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands 6765 in Walsall bus station

Once the bus was ready we got on the bus bus we flashed the nBus Star Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. The bus set off out of the bus station and we ran past the Crown Wharf shopping centre along Wolverhampton Street. We ran forwards on to the A454 and we ran the 1/2 mile where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another pictre of National Express West Midlands 6765 as it continued towards Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands 6765 in Walsall

We crossed over the road and we waited for a bus back to Walsall. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 6767 on a #529 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 6767 in Walsall

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along the A454 and we ran forwards onto the A4148. We turned right onto Wolverhampton Street and we ran past the Crown Wharf Shopping Park. We ran forwards onto Townend Street and we crossed the roundabout into St Paul's Street and into the bus station. Once off the bus we looked for a bus to head back towards Cannock. We had just missed the X51 so we decided to go to Bloxwich and break the journey. A short time later a bus came on stand, As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 2112 on a #31 to Mossley.

NX West Midlands 2112 in Walsall bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. Once again we didn't realise it was a dud bus until we got on it. The bus set off out of the bus station and we went North up Stafford Street. We crossed over the A4148 continuing North up Stafford Street and we ran the 2 miles or so up to Bloxwich. When we got to town we went up the High Street and we turned left onto Wolverhampton Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 2112 as it continued on the #31 to Mossley.

NX West Midlands 2112 in Bloxwich

Once off the bus we had a bout a 20 minutes wait or so we decided to visit the spotted cow, Matthew went the toilet and afterwards had a can of Coke which we took outside to drink. A short time later the bus came around the corner. We saw it was National Express West Midlands 6740 on a X51 to Cannock.

NX West Midlands 6740 in Bloxwich

We got on the bus and we flasjed the nBus day tickets to the driver for the final time today before we went upstaits and sat down. We continued onto Sand Bank and we turned left onto Bell Lane. We re-joined the Northbound B4210 and we headed past Bloxwich North railway station. We turned right onto Turnberry Way and we ran to the end. We turned left onto the Northbound A34 and we headed up to Landywood. We turned left onto Holly Lane we turned right onto Gorsey Lane. We turned right onto Hilton Lane and then left onto the Northbound A34. We crossed the M6 toll and we ran Northwards up the A460. We turned right onto Votager Drive and we entered the Orbital Retail Park. We followed Voyager Drive to the left and we turned left onto Orbital Way. We rejoined the Northbound A460 and we ran up to the McArthur Glen retail outlet village. After looping around to the stops for McArthurs Glen we rejoined the Southbound A460. We turned right onto the A5190 and we ran to the edge of the town centre. We went Westwards onto the ringway and at the roundabout we turned left onto the A34 before turning left into the bus station. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 6740 before it returned to Birmingham.

NX West Midlands 6740 in Cannock bus station

Also see at the bus station was Chaserider 670 on layover.

Chaserider 670 in Cannock bus station

Once off the bus we called mum to see where she was. She had a flat battery in the car and she was parked by The Range. We set off on foot around the ringway and we turned left onto the A34. We got part way down the hill and we spotted mum mum driving up the hill as she had managed to get a jump start. We got in the car and we turned around and headed Southwards onto the A34. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. We joined the Westbound A460 and we headed towads the motorway. I needed to look on my phone to reset the car radio. We decided to pull over inti a layby and there just happened to be a minibus there. It was Five Star Cars YB19 EJD.

Five Star Cars YB19 EJD in Cheslyn Hay

Car Radio reset we carried on along the A460 before joining the Northbound M6. We came off at junction 12 and we went Westwards along the A5 before turning right onto the A449. We ran Northwards to Penkridge before stopping in the car park in the town centre. I went to the chip shop and fetched chips. Matthew had sausage, chips and gravy. When we had finished eating we continued Northwards up the A449. We ran up to the motorway and we joined the Northbound M6 at junction 13. As we travlled Northwards up the motorway it was dark and we passed wuite a few coaches including WMAS YJ21 GWX, an unidentified Major Coachways coach and an unidentifeid Atlantic Coaches coach. We came of the motorway at junction 15 and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran through Hanford up to Stoke and we came off the A500. We turned right onto City Road and right again to go Southwards onto the 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 ran forwards onto Grove Road and we saw green minibus R482 NDM parked up. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 20:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. We watched TV and Matthew got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:00... Mark