Trip to Hanley / Kidsgrove 29-02-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67141	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
63362	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later. 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 Afford rent-a-car DT23 PFF. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. Eventually we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 67141 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus we went inside the bus station we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #21 to Trentham.

First Potteries 67153 in Hanley bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 35947 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35947 in Hanley bus station

We continued down John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went into the museum and Matthew used the toilet. Matthew had a walk around and went to see the natural history section. We stopped on the corner of Bethesda Street and we walked up John Street to the bus station. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63362 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63362 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also had a can of Irn Bru. Later on Matthew went to the adult social at the old adventure playground. We went downstairs and we went in a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street where we saw taxi minibus WM70 DXB. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke where we saw Swan Travel YN18 CPK. We crossed over the A500. We joined the Northbound A500 and we headed North. We had heard that the A527. It looked like both the A500 and the A50 and past the Tesco Express. We ran to towards Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove. At the bottom of the hill we turned left onto The Avenue. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we arrived at our destination. Once out of the car Matthew went around Clough Hall Park. We used the playground and we walked around the park. When we had finished we returned to Fenton. We got in the car and we set off along Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Harecastle Avenue and forwards again onto Mitchell Drive. We ran forwards onto St Saviours Street and we turned left onto the A34. We ran past the Costa Coffee. We followed the A34 to the left and we headed South. We joined the Southbound A50 and we ran through Longport and Etruria. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we turned left onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and to his room to chill out. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We set off down City Road and we ran forwards onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and we went over the A500. We ran into Stoke along Church Street and we walked down we went under the railway line onto the A52. We joined the Southbound Trent & Mersey canal towpath and we walked past Dolphin Boats. We contuniued under Whieldon Road and we turned onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. For a late tea Matthew had bangers and mash followed by angel cake and custard. Matthew went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill to Stoke. joining onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and we turned right onto the Northbound A5500. Wew ran through Etruria to Longport and we turned right onto the A5271. At the roundabout formerly know as Trubshaw Cross (now the Wayne Walker roundabout) we turned right onto Newcastle Street. We ran up to Burslem and forwards onto Moorland Road. We stopped at the college and we continued doing the welding, making a brick mold for the forthcoming brick production. When we had finished we returned to Fenton. We set off onto Moorland Road and we ran down to Burslem. We continued onto Newcastle street and at the roundabout we veered left onto the A5271 and past the Texaco petrol station. We joined the Southbound A50 and we ran through Longport and Etruria. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we turned left onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out 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 / Talke Pits 28-02-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63346	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63146	Newcastle BS	Talke Pits, Clinic	4A	First Potteries
63361	Talke Pits, Clinic	Hanley BS	3A	First Potteries
63346	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going on the bus. Matthew also found out that National Express (Selwyns) were to trial Yutong GTe14 battery-electric tri-axle. 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 Afford rent-a-car DT23 PFF. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and and we stopped at Aldi to pickup Matthew's weekly shop. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the Burslem in Lucky Seven taxi. We set off up Victoria Road and we ran down the hill. We crossed over the roundabout at Joiners Square onto Lichfield street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We went around the ring-road and we got onto the A50. We ran through Burslem we past Lidl supermarket. We around the back of Tunstall High Street past the police station. We re-joined the High Street and ran through Sandyford. We ran through Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove. We went under the railway line and into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34 onto the B5077. We continued into Alsager and past the site of new Sainsbury's. We ran forwards into Radway Green. We continued up Slaughter hill and we ran up to Haslington before running towards Crewe along the A534. We ran inti the town and past the railway station before turning right into Edleston Road. We ran into the centre of Crewe and we followed the road around onto Delamere Street. We walked onto the bus station is currently being re-developed and we have set up a new temporary bus station to the West of the original site. We sat down in the chip restaurant and we order our food. Matthew went to the toilet and the food arrived. He had Chips beans and sausage with 2 round of bread and butter washed down with a cup of Coke. After we had finished eating headed back to the bus station. After we had finished we walked back through the bus station. After we had finished we walked back through the bus station and we had finished we returned We got in the car and we set off onto Edleston Road and we turned left onto the A534. We ran past the railway station and we continued up towards Haslington. 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 and then we ran around the town centre and joined Scotia Road near to Asda. We ran up into Burslem and we continued along the A50 into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road to Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we turned right onto the A52. We ran forwards past the railway station and we veered left towards Fenton. We turned left onto City Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Mathew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63346 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 63346 before it returned towards Hanley on a #11 service.

First Potteries 63346 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 Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Talke Pits. After a short while we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #22 to Longton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63146 on a #4A to Talke Pits.

First Potteries 63146 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before sitting down towards the back of the bus. set of out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Ryecroft. We veered left onto Merrial Street and we turned right onto High Street. We ran forwards onto Liverpool Road and we ran turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran Northwards past the bus garage and we ran through Milehouse. We ran Northwards to the McDonald roundabout and we turned left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto Chesterton High Street. We turned right onto Crackley Bank and we ran through Crackley and Red Street. We crossed over the A500 and we veered left onto Talke High Street. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus in the centre of Audley we crossed over the road to wait for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63361 on a #3A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out High Street and we turned right somewhere and left onto Chester Road. We re-joined the road and we ran forwards onto Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto the A34 and up towards somewhere where we turned right onto the B5371. We turned right onto Mitchell Avenue and we turned left onto Lower Ash Road. We turned right onto First Avenue and we turned right onto the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards through Sandyford past the new retail park into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street. We continued down the High Street and we ran past the former Co-operative bank. We turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto Scotia Road and we ran 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 towards Hanley and then up into town along Hope Street and Stafford Street. We turned right at the end past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street before entering the bus station where we got up got off. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later the bus appeared. We saw it was First Potteries 63346 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63346 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle. we sat 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 and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 63357 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 the site of the new Burger King. 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 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 Bridge Street and we went under the subway on to the A34. We turned left Dunkirk and we saw white minibus SN56 FCL. We walked up Castle Hill Road and we right onto Stanier Street. We got out of the taxi and we saw grey minibus YJ73 AKH.

YJ73 AKH in Newcastle

When we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. He also spent time in the soft play area. We went inside and we had a glass of Coke followed by chocolate cake with custard. We watch buses out of the window we saw Priory Adult Care EJ21 RNU. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We set off onto Stanier Street. When we returned to Fenton in a Intercity taxi. We set off along Stanier Road and we turned left onto Pool Side. 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. We veered left onto Shelton New Road and we stopped briefly near to the old Gilberts furniture shop. We continued down Shelton New Road through the traffic lights and we turned right to join the Southbound A500. We stayed on the high level road and we came off the A500 at City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Bentilee 27-02-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
8701 VT	Fenton, Lordship Lane	Hanley BS	50	Stanton's of Stoke
8701 VT	Hanley BS	Bucknall Trent Tavern	26	Stanton's of Stoke
67152	Bucknall Trent Tavern	Bentilee, Twigg Street	11	First Potteries
63359	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
47520	Hanley BS	Fenton, Adrian Street	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going 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 we saw First Potteries 63360 on a #11 to Hanley. A short time later we saw Travel Express GN14 DVX. Matthew got ready to go to Newcastle. Whilst getting ready we saw Stafford & District Community Link DK05 ERU heading towards Stoke. We went downstairs and we saw First Potteries 63349 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63349 in Fenton

We set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. On George Street we saw Stanton's of Stoke FSU 359. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we saw St Thomas More Catholic Academy YR73 UHV.

St Thomas More Catholic Academy YR73 UHV in Fenton

Right behind the Hanley bus was St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy GN22 LSF.

St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy GN22 LSF in Fenton

As it got closer we saw that it was dud Stanton's of Stoke 8701 VT on a #50 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street and we past the fromer Stratstone showroom a which new convenience store. We turned left onto Derby Street and we stopped at Derby Street Pharmacy. After the brief stop we went up Derby Street. We crossed the ring road onto Botteslow Street and Matthew visited the doctor. Afterwards we walked back up to the ring road and around to Charles Street. We went forwards onto 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 though and down onto Stafford Street and we went onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. As we got to the bus station we saw First Potteries 63364 on a #3 to Crewe. Across the way we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was Stanton's of Stoke 8701 VT on a #26 to Bentilee.

Stanton's of Stoke 8701 VT in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Bucknall before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went down Dividy Road and went to the Trent Tavern. We waited for a bus to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Bentilee before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Dividy Road and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. We got up and got off the bus. We walked Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive and we stopped at one of the house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. We continued along Dawlish Drive and we got in a City Cabs taxi and we set off along onto Dawlish Drive. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and we turned right onto Malthouse Road. We turned right onto Wooliscroft Road and left onto Corneville Road. We turned right onto Ruxley Road and right onto the A52 and and we turned left onto Eaves Lane. We turned left onto Greasley Road and continued onto Greasley Road. Before we joined the A5009 and we ran past the Cemetery to Milton and we turned left onto Millrise Road and we ran forwards onto Maunders Road and we crossed over the old railway line. We turned right onto Newford Crescent and left onto the A53. We turned into the retail park. We headed through Cobridge and we ran past the site of the new Wrights Pies shop. At the lights we turned left onto Waterloo Road. We ran down to the ring Road and then we ran around Hanley before going onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to Joiners Square and we continued onto Victoria Road. We ran up to the top and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room to use his computer and watch buses. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 63113 on a #11 to Hanley. We continued up City Road. We walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. Whilst waiting we saw Safeguard YX67 YDT going towards Hanley.

Safeguard YX67 YDT in Fenton

Eventually we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 63359 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63359 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 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 Coke. We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked through Tontine Square onto Tontine Street. We walked back down Lichfield Street and back to the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67146 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67146 in Hanley bus station

A few mninutes later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 47520 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 47520 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 turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and past the site new Lidl. We crossed over 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 left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out. For tea Matthew had a Lamb Mince Pasta Bake Cheese & Bacon with chips followed by cake. 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 Bradwell / Tunstall 26-02-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67172	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63347	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going the bus later on. Matthew we're taking you out for dinner today instead of tea because I'm now on a late shift. 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 to go to the Hanley we saw AJS Passenger Travel WX08 BMY.

AJS Passenger Travel WX08 BMY in Fenton

Later on we went out for tea on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued up City Road and we carried on down the road and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. 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 turned left onto Avenue Road and we turned right onto 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. Once in the bus station Matthew went to the toilet. Once off up Lichfield Street and across onto Tontine Street. Matthew visited the barbers and got a haircut. whilst at the barbers Matthew used the toilet. After having his haircut we continued 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 though and down onto Stafford Street and past the old Wilko. We continued forwards onto Lichfield Street and we continued into the bus station. We saw First Potteries 63364 on layover. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67172 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 67172 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67172 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 67172

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 and we got up and got off the bus. Afterwards we waited for a bus to Hartshill. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63347 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63347 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 we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room. We went downstairs and to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. We went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Newcastle. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and we crossed over the roundabout onto Bradwell Lane and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran forwards onto the A527 and we ran into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we ran past the bus station. We continued onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. Travelling up towards Hartshill and we saw Travel Express YW15 HBB. 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 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew collected a few suypplies from the car and headed upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. He had a can of Cherry Coke. For a late tea Matthew had sausage and potatoes followed by a slice of lemon meringue pie. Later on Matthew went downstairs to do his shopping. We went to do the shopping. transport for the trip was a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down to joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. We ran up to the ring road and we ran anti-clockwise around Hanley. We turned right onto the A50 and we ran Northwards through Cobridge into Buslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We and and we stopped at Aldi to pickup Matthew's weekly shop. Once Matthew had finished shopping we set of on foot onto Scotia Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street. We followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. At the corner we turned right onto Tunstall High Street and we returned to Fenton in a car. We set off onto High Street and forwards onto Brownhills Road. We ran down the hill to Trubshaw Cross and we joined Longport Road. We rejoined the A500. We came off the A500 at Etruria to Stoke and we came off the A500 and we saw Z Carz DC12 KNG. We turned left onto City Road. We went under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer. 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 Moneystone / Newcastle 25-02-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63349	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63171	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4	First Potteries
67178	Hanley BS	Fenton, Adrian Street	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going 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. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue we saw silver minibus DK53 VRE parked up. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. For dinner he had chicken, potatoes and carrots followed by a slice of red velvet cake. After dinner Matthew went to Moneystone. We saw First Potteries 63111 on a #11 to Hanley. We went downstairs We got in the car and we set off onto onto Temple Street we turned left onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street. At Heron Cross we went Eastwards along the A50 and we joined the Eastbound and we ran up to Meir. We came off the A50 and we turned left at roundabout onto the Northbound A520. We ran through Weston Coyney and we continued up to Cellarhead. We turned left the A52 and we ran Eastwards into Froghall. We turned right into Blakeley Lane and we parked near to where past the former Moneystone Quarry which is new resort with indoor play zone, pool and 250 lodges. Matthew went for a short walk and used the toilet in the toilet block there. When it was time to go back to Fenton we travelled back on car. We set off down Blakeley Lane and we turned left onto the A52 and we went Westwards to Cellarhead. We turned left onto the A520 and we ran South to Meir. We turned right onto Waterhead Road and we continued onto Grosvenor Road and we followed the road onto Meir Road. We stopped at old Premier Travel. We ran through to Upper Belgrave Road down to Normacot. We continued onto Lightwood Road and into Longton. We crossed over the West bound high level A50. We ran down to Heron Cross and we came of the A50 and onto the link road. We ran up to City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car NV72 FEU outside there yard. On the way we saw Afford rent-a-car YM70 BXF parked up at their garage.

Afford rent-a-car YM70 BXF in Fenton

We waited for a short while and we saw First Potteries 63102 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63102 in Fenton

A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63349 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63349 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 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 walked onto Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus to Hanley arrive on stand. It was First Potteries 63171 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63171 in Newcastle bus station

We booked to Hanley and as the rear of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63171 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 63171

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 ran up the hill into Hanley and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we ran forwards onto Albion Street. We continued onto Bagnall Street and we entered the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walkd down to the bottom of the bus station. Matthew used the toilet and we walked up Lichfield Street and we past the fromer Stratstone showroom a which new convenience store. We set off back towards the bus station. Matthew went to the toilet. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67178 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 67178 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 turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and past the site new Lidl. We crossed over 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 left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window we saw Afford rent-a-car YP23 MSX. For a late tea Matthew had bangers and mash followed by angel cake and custard. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Stone / Stafford 24-02-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
44514	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	11	First Potteries
100	Stoke, adj stop Q	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
35939	Newcastle BS	Stone, Radford Street	101	First Potteries
35946	Stone, Radford Street	Stafford, Station Road	101	First Potteries
35944	Stafford BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
35943	Newcastle BS	Stoke, Lytton Street	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going 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. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Autocabs DU70 XKM. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 44514 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke 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 we got up and got off the bus. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Stoke

We crossed the road to wait for the next station bound bus. As it got closer we saw that it was D&G Bus 100 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 100 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down 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 ABC Supreme YA67 VBB. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw First Potteries 35944 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35944 in Newcastle bus station

We sat at the bottom of the bus station to wait for a bus towards Stone. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63362 on a #22 to Longton. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35939 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35939 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stone before we went upstairs and down towards. We set off out of the bus station and 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 then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and we continued down to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. When we got to the main stop we got up and got of the bus. Once off the bus we walked down the high Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued Southwards down the B5027. We turned around and we headed back up the High Street. We stopped at Superdrug and we did some shopping. Later on we went to a cafe. It was busy so we continued up the High Street and we went to pub. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a Coke. For afters he had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. He went to the toilet and afterwards we set up Station Road. We crossed back over the road and we waited for the bus to Stafford. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35946 on a #101 to Stafford. We got on the bus and we scanned the Knot day tictes before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off around the one-way system past Morrisons and we continued down the A520 and we crossed over the A34 onto Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We rejoined the A34 at the roundabout where the A51 goes Eastwards and we ran Southwards through the fast section on the A34 to the A513 roundabout. We ran the last couple of miles into town down the A34 onto Foregate Street and we turned right onto Chell Road. We crossed the roundabout onto Tenterbanks and we turned right onto Victoria Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we got up and got off the bus. We continued to the railway station and and Matthew decided he wanted to go to the toilet. Once out of the station we walked along Victoria Road and we went back past St Mary's into the town centre and we walked over market Square onto Gaolgate Street. At the top we turned right and we stopped at the bus station. In the bus station we saw Select Bus 41 on a #9 to Highfields.

Select Bus 41 in Stafford bus station

Also seen was Select Bus 22 on a #8 to Parkside.

Select Bus 22 in Stafford bus station

Also in the bus station was Select Bus 18 on a #875 to Cannock.

Select Bus 18 in Stafford bus station

We saw a bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35944 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35944 in Stafford bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. Due to roadworks on the A34 roundabout we turned left onto the M6 link road and at the first roundabout we did a 180' turned and rejoined the A34. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. Once we got ot the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we stopped at the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35943 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35943 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the grounds and onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. We went forwards onto Church Street and the bus topped in the town centre. After a brief stop we continued over the A500 and we got up and got off the bus just before the railway bridge. We walked up City Road and we cut across onto Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use his computer. We went downstairs and Matthew had a plaster on his hand. We went out onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We stopped at the kebab shop and we brought burger and fries. When we brought the food we walked back down City Road and we turned left into Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use the computer. For tea Matthew had Pizza followed a couple of slices of syrup sponge puddinge. Later on Matthew went downstairs. We set off onto Temple Streeet and onto Christchurch Street and into the Co-operative food store. Matthew brought a Milky Way before setting off back to the house. We went onto Christchurch Street and onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went back to his room to chill out. 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 / Kidsgrove 23-02-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63362	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, adj stop J1	6	First Potteries
63101	Hanley BS	Kidsgrove, Fourth Avenue	3A	First Potteries
63178	Kidsgrove, Fourth Avenue	Hanley BS	3A	First Potteries
67147	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
33828	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, opp Cherry Tree	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew watched buses whilst he waited to go out in the morning. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued up City Road and we walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. After a short wait we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63362 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we 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 we got up and got off the bus. Matthew got another picture of First Potteries 63362 before it continued into the bus station.

First Potteries 63362 in Hanley

Once off the bus we walked along Bagnall Street and we walked past the Town Hall and we saw D&G Bus 503 on a #5 to Abbey Hulton. We went forwards onto Old Hall Street and we went into B&M. Matthew brought some of his weekly shopping. Once we had paid for our shopping we walked out of the shop and forwards onto Tontine Street. We walked through Tontine Square and into the market. Afterwards we went to the floor above into the shopping centre and we went up to the First Floor. We headed upstairs to the toilet and afterwards went out of the shopping centre onto Parliament Row. We stopped at McDonalds and we had tea. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we walked 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 towards Kidsgrove. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 63101 on a #3A to Talke Pits.

First Potteries 63101 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus 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 then 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 Buslem 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 past the A527 where there is a new pertol station. We continued North onto the A50. We ran through Goldenhill and down the bank into Kidsgrove. Adjacent to Aldi there is a new retail park being built. We turned left onto the B5371 and when turned the corner and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5371 we walked onto the A50 and onto Heathcote Street and Matthew visited the toilet. As we walked through the King Street and we turned left onto Somerset Avenue. We turned right onto Victoria Avenue and we stopped at one of the house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. We continued along Victoria Avenue and we walked along a path onto Bedford Road. We turned right onto King Street and we walked down Attwood Street and we turned left onto Liverpool Road and up to the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67149 on a #3 to Crewe. A short time later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 63178 on a #3A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63178 in Kidsgrove

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off along the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards through Sandyford past the new retail park into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street. We continued down the High Street and we ran past the former Co-operative bank. We turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto Scotia Road and past the the old bus garage before running up the hill into Burslem Town centre. We ran through the light onto Waterloo Road and up the hill into Cobridge. We ran down the hill towards Hanley and then up into town along Hope Street and Stafford Street. We turned right at the end past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street before entering the bus station where we got up got off. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards waited for a bus to Newcastle. A short time later the bus appeared. We saw it was First Potteries 67147 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67147 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle. we sat 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 and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive and we saw new arrival to Jayjay's Travel R6 DLT. 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. 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. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63360 on a #98 to Ball Green. A short time later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 33828 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to the Hospital 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 got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. Afterwards we went outside to we waited for the taxi to Fenton. When it arrived we saw it was an Intercity taxi. We set off onto onto the A34 and we ran down into Trent Vale past the site of a new Greggs. We continued through Trent Vale and we turned left onto London Road and we ran through Oak Hill and the the West End before running into Stoke Town centre and Campbell Place and onto the one way system. We followed the one-way system to the left onto Church Street and we veered left onto Liverpool Road. We veered right onto Elanora street and we followed the road to the right onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way-system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we ran forwards onto City Road. We went under the railway line and we ran up City Road into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew went downstairs out to the pub. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the pub on foot. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Matthew chilled out in the pub all afternoon and afterwards returned to the residential unit. We set off along Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Clifton Street and we turned right onto Alma Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. We used his computer and watched buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had chicken nuggets and chips. 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.