Trip to Tunstall / Newcastle 07-05-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67175	Fenton, Smithpool Road	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
67148	Hanley BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
523	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Stoke, Hancock Street	100	D&G Bus
67142	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop P	23	First Potteries
63346	Stoke, stop K	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre. When it was time to go out we went downstairs and onto Temple Street. We turned cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching and we saw it was First Potteries 67175 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up City Road and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. We turned left onto the A5272 and and we ran through Bentilee and we turned left onto Beverley Drive and due to a diversion we came back down beverley Drive and left onto the A5272 and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and right onto John Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus to Trentham. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67180 on a #11 to Newcastle. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67148 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 67148 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Broad Street. We ran down to snow hill and at the roundabout we turned Shelton New Road. We ran over the canal and railway line. We ran through the cross road up to Hartshill and at the roundabout we ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one-way system and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned right into the bus station. After a brief stop we Continued onto Barracks Road and forwards onto the Southbound A34. We ran past the hospital into Trent Vale and under the A500 into Hanford. We continued into Trentham and when we got opposite to the old Trentham Gardens entrance we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. we walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. Matthew had a ham sandwich washed down with bottle of Coke. Afterwards Matthew had an ice cream in a waffle cone. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 35934 on a #101 to Stafford. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 523 on a #100 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down. We set off Northwards up through Hanford along the A34 and we got to the Northbound A500. The A50 appeared to be busy so we carried onto the Stoke and we turned right onto Church Street and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we got up and got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of D&G Bus 523 as it continued towards Hanley.

D&G Bus 523 in Stoke

Once off the bus we got in the car and we set off up to the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning left onto City Road and we went under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned left at 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 and around the back of Tunstall High Street and we continued down to Asda and we did some shopping. After we had done the shopping we got in the car and we set off onto Woodland Street and past the site of the new McDonalds. We turned left onto High Street and we turned left into Williamson Street. We turned right into 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 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. He also watched buses out of the window. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car YM69 LGL outside there yard. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67142 on a #23 to Hanley. 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. We walked around the corner onto Campbell Place and we walked up to Sainsbury's. Matthew brought a valentine's day card in Sainsbury's and afterwards we walked back along Campbell Place and we turned right onto Church Street. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63346 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63346 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 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. Whilst we continued up Castle Walk and we turned right into Ironmarket. We stopped at the pub and matthew went to the toilet before having a glass of Coke. Matthew also had tea. He had a burger and fries followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned onto Ironmarket and we turned right onto Castle Walk and into the bus station. We got a Lucky Seven taxi back to Fenton. We set off onto Stubbs Street and we turned left onto Barracks Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A53. We ran around the one-way system and we turned left onto the A52. At the end of George Street we veered left onto Shelton New Road and we ran towards Shelton. We crossed over the A500 and we turned right onto the Southbound carriageway. We came off the A500 near to Hyde Park corner and we turned left onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road, left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to Matthew's room and Matthew chilled out 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 Hanley / Basford 06-05-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63112	Fenton, Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63362	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Afford rent-a-car YG23 PXM. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Afford Rent-A-car YR72 ZPN. 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 63112 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. 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 off the bus Matthew got a picture of First Potteries 63112.

First Potteries 63112 in Hanley bus station

Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street. We turned righ onto Old Hall Street anbd we went into B&M. Matthew did some shopping and we crossed over the road onto Old Hall Street. We walked up Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63362 on a #11 to Newcastle.

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 onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. We turned right onto Dividy Road and we 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. We went downstairs 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 35944 on a #25 to Hanley. We turned right into Albert Street and we turned right onto the A53. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a burger and chips followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream, washed down with a glass of Coke. Highlight's of the bus sightings include Harry Shaw 84 COV going towards Etruria and First Potteries 65027 on a #4 to Hanley. After we had finished Matthew visited the toilet again. We returned to the car and we travelled back to Fenton. We turned right onto the A53 and We turned right into Albert Street and we turned right onto the A52. We ran up Hartshill and we ran down the hill into 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. 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 DS21 SWO parked up. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and over the railway bridge. We saw grey minibus YR66 TUW parked up near to the park.

YR66 TUW in Fenton

We walked down to the entrance of the park. In the park Matthew walked up to the playground. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room to chill out. For tea Matthew had chicken & rice followed by a Vienetta. 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 Hanley / Bentilee 05-05-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63100	Fenton, Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63346	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Tyson Green	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out 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 BL69 RFF. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Afford rent-a-car KD23 DHC. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-op and Matthew had a bottle of Coke. We 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. He also drank a can of Fanta orange. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto 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 63100 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63100 in Fenton

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. 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 of the bus Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we went across Lichfield Street and we went into B&M. Matthew did some shopping and we crossed over the road onto Old Hall Street. We walked onto 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 we walked onto Old Hall Street. We saw beige minibus YJ69 BVD parked up.

YJ69 BVD in Hanley

We walked up Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63112 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 63112 in Hanley bus station

A short time later the bus arrived on stand. 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 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 got up and got off. We walked down Dawlish Drive and we saw Jayjays Travel YO16 SVF. We turned right onto Beverley Drive and left onto Cowley Way. We crossed over Waverton Road and forwards onto Moffat Grove. We stopped at one of the house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. We continued along Moffat Grove and left onto Waverton Road. We turned right onto Cowley Way and left onto Beverley Drive and we saw SAS Travel YT19 TYC. We got in the car and set off onto Beverley Drive. We turned left onto onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. We continued forwards past Park Hall into Weston Coyney and we veered right onto the the A520 and we ran into the centre of Meir. We turned left onto Brookwood Drive. We turned left onto Pinewood Crescent we ran past new flats under construction. We turned right onto Brookwood Drive and we turned left onto Stansmore Road and we turned left onto Leason Road. We paused in the Square before going onto Woodville Road. We turned left onto the A520 and we ran into the centre of Meir. At the roundabout we turned right onto Broadway and we joined the Westbound A50. We ran fast to the edge of Longton and we came off the A50 onto the end of 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. When we got there we saw Shelton Care Group WA22 AVN parked up. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. We saw Travel Express SM65 DMY going towards Stoke. For tea Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by cheesecake. Later on Matthew went downstairs. We set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Heron Street and we stopped at Best-one where Matthew had a can of Barr Cherryade. We continued up Grove Road and we walked down to the entrance of the park. In the park Matthew walked up to the playground. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room to chill out. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Stafford / Newport 04-05-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67146	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
67158	Hanley BS	Stafford, Deanshill Close	101	First Potteries
3782	Stafford, Deanshill Close	Newport BS	5	Arriva Midlands
3771	Newport BS	Stafford, Railway Station	5	Arriva Midlands
67158	Stafford BS	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
44511	Hanley BS	Longton, stop B	11	First Potteries
113	Longton, stop C	Fenton, adj Travers Court	1A	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going out on the bus and to visit Stafford. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We saw Shelton Care Group YP70 JYJ outside. We went downstairs and we set off onto 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. We got to the bus stop in time we saw Travel Express GN14 DVX. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 67146 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67146 in Fenton

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 off the bus we went to the stop to wait for a bus to Stafford. A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 67158 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 67158 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before sitting 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 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 past the roundabout where the new KFC has been built. We continued down to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. After going around the one-way system and onto Stafford Road. We crossed over the A34 onto Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We saw former Wolverhampton Council minibus WX07 DKN. 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 where we got up and got off the bus. We set off along the path through to Mount Street and we continued onto Princes Street. We turned right onto Gaolgate Street and past the Market Square to the Guildhall shopping centre. After a quick stop at Cash Converters. We continued through the Market Square and forwards onto Greengate Street. We crossed over onto Mill Bank and we ran down to Victoria Park. We walk northwards through the park and into the North West corner to the sensory play area. We walked through the park. We sat down and Matthew ate his a can of Coke and a Manchester Tart. After spending a while there we walked back to the South East corner of the park. We returned back into Station Road and we waited for a bus to Newport. Whilst we waited we saw Select Bus 26 on a #9 to Highfields.

Select Bus 40 in Stafford

Also seen was First Potteries 35938 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35938 in Stafford

We walked along Railway Street and we saw Guru Travel GX53 MWJ.

Guru Travel GX53 MWJ in Stafford

We turned right onto Castle Street and we walked down the path onto Martin Drive and we walked onto Kingsway. We turned right onto the A518 to wait for a bus to Trentham. A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. It was Arriva Midlands 3782 on a #5 to Telford. We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus before the bus set off down the A518 under the M6 and into Billington. We ran through Haughton and we headed up through Gnosall and up over Coton and we continued into Coley and we ran out into open countryside. We climbed the hill into Newport into the Stafford Road and onto Stafford Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We decided to do a bus up back to Stafford. We went to the toilet and walked down the bus station. We turned left onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto High Street to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. He also had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we walked along High Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and into the bus station. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva Midlands 3771 on a #5 to Stafford. We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus before the bus set off set off out of the bus station and onto Audley Road. We turned right onto Stafford Road. We crossed the roundabout onto the A518 and headed through Coley. We headed up through Coton and up over Gnosall and we continued through Billington into Castle Bank. We ran into Stafford. We ran down onto Newport Road. We went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. Near to the railway station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over Church Street to wait for a First bus back up to Fenton. We saw Select Bus 30 on a #9 to Highfields.

Select Bus 30 in Stafford

We continued to the park and and Matthew decided he wanted to go to the toilet. Once out of the staion we had finished eating we went back past St Mary's into Tenterbanks and we turned right onto Water Street and we went into Mill Street. We walked over Church Lane and forwards onto St Mary's Place. We turned left onto Earl Street and we saw Chaserider 610 on a #826 to Lichfield.

Chaserider 610 in Stafford

Also seen was Chaserider 180 on a #841 to Uttoxeter.

Chaserider 180 in Stafford

We walked over market Square onto Gaolgate Street. We walked through the shopping centre and back onto Broad Street we visited Wilko and we continued to Home Bargains. We brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we crossed over Gaolgate Street. At the top we turned right and we stopped at the bus station. In the bus station we saw Select Bus 9 on a #8 to Parkside.

Select Bus 9 in Stafford bus station

Also in the bus station was Select Bus 16 on a #9 to Highfields.

Select Bus 16 in Stafford bus station

In the meanwhile we saw Select Bus 11 which came into the bus station and afterwards went out of service.

Select Bus 11 in Stafford bus station

After a short while the bus back to Hanley appeared. It was First Potteries 67158 on a #101 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. 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 we continued along onto Barracks Road and we crossed the roundabout onto the A53 and we went onto the one-way system on the A52. We veered left onto George Street and at the roundabout we went onto Shelton New Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran up to Snow Hill. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 44511 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 44511 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton we sat down. We set off up set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 67148 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned left onto Market Street and right onto Commerce Street past the former Co-op Bank. We went around the roundabout and turned right onto The Strand where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went down The Strand and we entered the shopping precinct and we stopped at Poundland. We came out of the market and we crossed over The Strand and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 113 on a #1A to Audley.

D&G Bus 113 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down The Strand. We turned left into Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange. After a brief stop we ran out onto Baths Road and we turned left under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC. As we approached the flat we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and use the computer. For tea tea had Pizza followed by a butterfly cake. We 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 Hanley / Trent Vale 03-05-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, Travers Court	Stoke, stop P	11	First Potteries
35944	Stoke, railway station	Shelton, Cauldon College	25	First Potteries
63178	Hanley BS	Fenton, Travers Court	11	First Potteries
67176	Fenton, Travers Court	Stoke, stop P	11	First Potteries
67158	Stoke, stop T	Trent Vale, Black Lion	21	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 went into the living room and we went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. We waited at the bus stop outside the flats for a bus towards Stoke. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67154 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. We walked onto Church Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road and we walked down the hill to the bus stop. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35944 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Shelton before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off down 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 where Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. We set off on foot along College Road and we continued onto Regent Road and we turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the ring road and we continued along the ring road to Lichfield Street and we stopped at tehe chips shop. When we had finished we walked across to Lichfield Street and across onto Tontine Street. 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 sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked though and down onto Stafford Street and we continued forwards onto Lichfield Street and we continued into the bus station. matthew visited the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63117 on a #3A to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63117 in Hanley bus station

We saw it was First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63178 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 63901 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 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. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we walked towards the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67176 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. We walked around the corner onto Campbell Place to wait for a bus to Trentham. A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 67158 on a #21 to Trentham.

First Potteries 67158 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Campbell Place and forwards onto London Road. We continued through Oakhill and past the former Oakhill pub. We ran into Trent Vale and we turned left onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus. As we set off towards the pub we saw First Potteries 63364 on a #22 to Newcastle. We went into the pub and Matthew found a seat where he could see out of the window. Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters matthew had a cheesecake with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 63345 on a #101 to Stafford and Stanton's of Stoke 82 HBC heading Northwards. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34. We turned left onto the Northbound A500. We veered left onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now up for sale. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit and went upstairs with some cake. Matthew went to his room to chill out and use his computer. later on he had a Crunchie and a slice of Millionaire's Shortbread. Matthew looked at buses on the Internet and watched the television. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Trentham 02-05-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67142	Fenton, Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67181	Hanley BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
67178	Trentham, Whitmore Road	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to visit uncle Dave later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67146 on a #11 to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67142 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67142 in Fenton

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. 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 left onto Marsh Street and right onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we ran past the town hall. We ran forwards onto Bagnall Street and we entered the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. It was First Potteries 67181 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 67181 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 67181 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 67181

We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and we turned left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hil and at the roundabout we turned Shelton New Road. We ran over the canal and railway line. We ran through the cross road up to Hartshill and at the roundabout we ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one-way system and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned right into the bus station. After a brief stop we Continued onto Barracks Road and forwards onto the Southbound A34. We ran past the hospital into Trent Vale and under the A500 into Hanford. We continued into Trentham and when we got opposite to the old Trentham Gardens entrance we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. we walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. Matthew had a ham sandwich washed down with bottle of Coke. Afterwards Matthew had an ice cream in a waffle cone. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 104. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67178 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67178 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down. We set off Northwards up through Hanford along the A34 and we went under the A500 in Trent Vale. We continued Northwards into Newcastle and past the hospital. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and into Newcastle bus station. After a brief stop we continued towards Hanley. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and when we got to Hartshill we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We ran over the railway line and canal and we went up to Snow Hill. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned left onto Marsh Street and right onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we ran past the town hall. We ran forwards onto Bagnall Street and we entered the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67147 on a #7A to Biddulph. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. It was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off 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 left onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto College Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the day centre. Later on we returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we got into a 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 and past the site new Lidl. 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 Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairsto chill out before going to uncle Dave's. Matthew took a can of Irn Bru. Whilst he waited he used his computer and watched buses out of the window we saw Jayjays Travel BX24 XDP. When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off onto 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. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of chocolate cake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. 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. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left 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. He also ate the a can of Irn Bru and a golden crunch creams. 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 Bucknall / Newcastle 01-05-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63363	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 SH71 KMZ. We went downstairs. 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 and we turned left onto Victoria Road and we saw Z Carz WX60 CKK. We stopped at Aldi to pickup Matthew's weekly shop. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the Bucknall in Autocabs 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 turned right onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we ran forwards onto the A52. We stopped at the shop and we went inside. Matthew went in a brought a sausages cheese oatcakes to take away. We got into the car and we set off up the A52. At Limekiln Light we followed the A52 to the left. At Joiners Square. we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one-way system in Stoke. We turned left onto London Road and we turned right onto Chamberlain Avenue. We stopped for a short while and Matthew had a sausages cheese oatcakes washed down with a can of coke followed a couple of slices of Victoria sponge. we returned to Fenton. 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. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw Lucky Seven CN69 WBG.

Lucky Seven CN69 WBG in Fenton

For tea Matthew had Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce followed by a Bakewell tart. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car DS21 TFE parked up

Afford rent-a-car DS21 TFE in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63363 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63363 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off onto Castle walk and we past the former Poundland. We continued down Castle Walk and up onto Ironmarket past the old RBS bank which has now The Bank Space. We turned left onto High Street and we turned left into Church Street. We turned left onto the Southbound A34 and we decided to visit the Lidl Store. Matthew brough a couple of small bottles of Coke and a pack of Crunchies. We walked down Stanier Street. We got out of the taxi and we saw grey minibus SF67 CSO.

SF67 CSO in Newcastle

When we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew went outside and went on the slide. He also spent time in the indoor soft play area. 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 Trentham / Bentilee 30-04-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63364	Trent Vale, Newcastle Lane	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
63361	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
47520	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Twigg Street	11	First Potteries
YJ07 VRM	Bentilee, Arbourfield Drive	Park Hall, Defoe Drive	26	Stanton's of Stoke
126	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	First Potteries
63366	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Travel Express BG61 KTK. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we went into the Co-operative Food store and Matthew had a can of Coke. We walked back out onto Christchurch Street. We went to hospital in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we crossed over the A500. We went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital and we waited we saw E-zec patient transport YJ20 BNY.

E-zec patient transport YJ20 BNY in UHNM

In the hospital grounds. After an Appointment Matthew had a sausage sandwich and a can of Coke. We cut through onto hospital we turned right onto the A34 and waited at the bus stop outside of we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 536. A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63364 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 63364 in Trent Vale

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A34 and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 293. We ran down through Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham where we saw First Potteries 63358 on a #101 to Hanley. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished shopping we walked down to The News Kiosk Matthew brought Ice Cream Cone with Flake. We went into the gardens and we walked to the North West corner and we stopped to benches sit down on the benches. Matthew had a Ice Cream Cone with Flake. 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. 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 Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63349 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 63349 in Trentham

As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63361 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63361 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down. We set off Northwards up through Hanford along the A34 and we saw ABC Supreme YA67 VBB. We went under the A500 in Trent Vale. We continued Northwards into Newcastle and past the hospital. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and into Newcastle bus station. After a brief stop we continued towards Hanley. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and when we got to Hartshill we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We ran over the railway line and canal and we went up to Snow Hill. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus to Bentilee. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. It was First Potteries 47520 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 47520 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Bentilee 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 and we turned right onto Dividy Road and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. We got up and got off the bus. We walked down Beverley Drive and we cut through onto Dividy Road and we waited for the bus to Park Hall. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it came closer we saw it was Stanton's of Stoke YJ07 VRM on a #26 to Park Hall. We got on the bus and we booked to Bentilee before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Dividy Road and we ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 33569 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we continued towards Park Hall. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into we continued towards Park Hall. we headed towards Hulme village. We turned right at the entrance to Park Hall and we ran to the main car park where we got out of the taxi. Once at the visitors centre we went for a walk. We walked around the country Park and we stopped a few times to have a rest. Matthew climbed up to the top of a few of the hills. when we had finished we called for a taxi back towards Adderley Green. When it arrived we saw it was an Intercity taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off out of the Country Park. We turned left onto Hulme Road and right onto the A5272. We passed the Scraggs Coaches depot and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran down towards Longton and we turned right into Heathcote Street. We turned left Longley Road and we crossed over Ashwood onto Clarence Road. We turned right onto King Street. We ran through Fenton, running forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and we ran along Baker Street onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and right onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and onto Temple Street to go back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. We saw Lucky Seven PO11 CCG going towards Hanley. Later on we went out on the bus to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car CA70 BHZ parked up.

Afford rent-a-car CA70 BHZ in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw dud Scraggs 1 HVT. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was D&G Bus 126 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 126 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. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ERS Medical YJ21 FWO and ABC Supreme HV22 HKL. 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. We decided to do a bus up to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 35943 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35943 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63366 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63366 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley 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. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and we turned right onto John Street. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Afterwards Matthew visited the shop and brought a egg sandwich and bottle of Coke. We waited for the next #23 back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67174 on a #21 to Trentham. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 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 left onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto College Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up 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 and Matthew went to his room to chill out. For tea Matthew had a Lamb Mince Pasta Bake Cheese & Bacon with chips followed by Manchester tart. 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.