Trip to Newcastle / Stafford 16-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67148	Blurton, Magdalen Road	Newcastle BS	22	First Potteries
35942	Newcastle BS	UHNS, Main Entrance	25	First Potteries
HV74 EZJ	UHNS, Main entrance	Stafford County Hospital	Shuttle bus	ABC Supreme
KP25 DKO	Stafford County Hospital	UHNS, Main Entrance	Shuttle bus	ABC Supreme
67148	UHNS, Main Entrance	Blurton, Ladybank Drive	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the dentist and we saw City Centre Central BK58 DZZ. Matthew came downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Brudge Road and we continued onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road and we saw AJS Passenger Travel AJ56 BUZ. We crossedover the A50 and we continued into Blurton. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 15:30. Matthew got out of the car and came him. Matthew used his computer amd had a couple of Milky Ways. A short time later I arrived back from training and Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru. Just before 17:30 we set off on foot to the bus stop all the way over on Magdalen Road. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67142 on a #22 to Longton. A short time later we saw a bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67148 on a #22 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and ran over the railway line into Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane and we entered Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. We turned left into Church Lane and we joined the A34 and we saw D&G Bus 146 on the #100 to Hanley. As we headed into Trent Vale and we turned right into Harpfields Road and we turned left into the hospital and we saw MT Travel HXZ 3953 and First Potteries 35935 on the #25 to Hanley. We turned right onto the A34 and we turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67148 before it continued to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67148 in Newcastle bus station

Once we got off the bus. We walked out of the bus station. We set off onto Hassell Street. We went down High Street to Poundland and Matthew bought a bottle of Coke. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we continued onwards to the bus station. We saw it was First Potteries 35942 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before going upstairs. we set off ouf of the bus station and we turned right onto Barracks Road. We turned left on to the A34 and we past the the Cherry Tree pub. We turned left into the UHNS and we got up and got off the bus near to the chapel. Once off the bus we Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 35942 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35942 in the UHNS

We walked to the main entrance and waited for the shuttle bus to Stafford. We saw it was ABC Supreme HV74 EZJ. We got on the shuttle bus and after a short while it set off through the hospital. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 and we ran down into Hanford and we ran through Trentham and past Trentham Gardens. We continued through Titensor and through Darlaston. We ran to the West of Stone and we turned left onto the Eastbound A51. We continued North through Burston and Sandon. We turned right onto the B5066 and we ran through Enson and we reached Hopton. We turned right onto the A513 and we turned right onto the A518 and we continued into town. We turned right into the hospital grounds and we got up and got off the bus. We went to appointment and returned to the bus stop to wait for a bus back to Newcastle. We saw it was ABC Supreme KP25 DKO. We got on the shuttle bus and after a short while it set off through the hospital and onto the A518 left onto the A513 we ran Westwards around the north side of Stafford and we turned right onto the Northbound A34. Aston by Stone, Stone, Darlaston, and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale. right into the hospital grounds and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus saw ABC Supreme HN74 DCZ.

ABC Supreme HN74 DCZ in the UHNS

We walked up to the Main Entrance and e waited at the stop for the bus. We saw First Potteries 35688 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35688 in the UHNS

Also seen was First Potteries 35690 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35690 in the UHNS

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67148 on a #22 to Longton. We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the hospital and we turned right onto the Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the house. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and we wrote the Blog and edited photos. Around 16:00 Matthew set off back to the residential unit by car. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue and we turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link OW73 RYR. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued 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. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and stopped to pick up our friend. After we picked him up We crossed over Ryecroft we ran forwards 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 Ryecroft and we pulled up. We dropped out our friend and we continued along Ryecoft and we crossed over the roundabout onto the A53. We ran around the one way system and we went along the A52 into Hartshill. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we went around the one-way system in Stoke. We turned left onto Liverpool Road and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned 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 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. He chilled out in his room and watched TV. He had a can of Cherry Coke. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newstead / Bentilee 15-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63100	Fenton, Albert Square	Newstead, Shops	23	First Potteries
67154	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Devonshire Square	11	First Potteries
42	Blurton, The Parks	Longton, Market Street	27A	D&G Bus

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. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. When we had finished we returned to the bus stop to wait for the next bus to Blurton. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63100 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 63100 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newstead before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50 onto Blurton Road. We ran down the hill and we went past the BP garage. We ran up the hill towards Critchlow's Corner and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconfield Drive and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and up towards the shops. We turned right onto Ripon Road and at the end we turned left onto the A5035. We turned right onto Barlaston Road and right onto Waterside Drive. We turned left onto Wimbourne Avenue and we stopped at the bus stop by the shops. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked Wimbourne Avenue and we turned onto Waterside Drive. We stopped at one of the house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. We continued along Waterside Drive. We continued to the end and we turned right onto Wimbourne Avenue. 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 Wimbourne Avenue and we turned right onto Waterside Drive. we continued to the ens and we turned left onto Barlaston Road. We turned left onto the A5035 and right onto Ripon Road. At the end we turned left onto Finstock Avenue. We ran past the shops and we turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We ran to the end we turned left onto Church Road. We ran to Critchlow's Corner and we veered left onto Blurton Road past the former Coral betting shop. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we ran along Manor Street. We ran down the hill through Fenton and at Joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran towards Hanley. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to the other side of Town We exited the ring road onto Town Road. The bus came in through Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We got out of the taxi When we walked along Stafford Street and we walked up Piccadilly into Tontine Square. We continued along Tontine Street. Once we had finished we went to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. after visiting shops in the shopping centre we walked down Tontine Square and we sat on the bench the bank. We continued through the square 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 walked up Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 6012 on a #32X to Upper Tean. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67154 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 the bus. Once off the bus we set off along Dawlish Drive and we turned right onto Wellfield Road and we passed old school site which is going to be a new sheltered housing site. We ran to the end and we turned left 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 into Fenton and forwards onto King Street new petrol station and coffee shop. We turned right onto the A50 link road and we ran down to the A50 and we went Westwards to Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 12:55. We decided to go out and get another couple of buses in. Just before 14:00 we set off on foot over towards the bus stop outside of High Tales. We headed onto the A5035 and we crossed over. We saw First Potteries 67152 on a #22 to Longton. Also seen was D&G Bus 6010 on a #24 to Norton. A short time later our bus appeared. As it approached we saw it was D&G Bus 42 on a #27A to Bentilee. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along Stanley Matthews Way and we ran down to the A50. We headed Westwards and we turned left towards the Southbound A500. We came off near to the incinerator and we ran forwards onto Railway Cottages. We turned around at the turning circle by the Dunelm Mill warehouse and we headed back along Railway Cottages. We ran forwards onto the A5006 and we turned around at the Michelin Roundabout. We turned left onto the A500 and right onto the A50. We ran up to Heron CRoss and we turned left onto the A50 link road. We went under the railway line and we turned right onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Longton and under the railway line again. We got up and got off the bus. We crossed over the road and we went forwards onto King Street and under the railway bridge. We waited for a taxi towards Fenton. We got in the car and we set off along King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the new petrol station and coffee shop. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto Baker Street we saw past the former day centre. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to use his computer and watch buses. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left into Watkin Street and we turned left into the back alley. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line 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 Welby Street and we turned left into Watkin Street and we turned right onto Masterson Street and we saw Community Link Stafford OW73 RYR. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and into the Co-operative food store. Matthew brought a can of Coke before setting off back to the house. We went onto Christchurch Street and onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit and onto and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into the room. He chilled out in his room using his computer and watching buses out of the window. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. For a late tea we had Lamb Mince Pasta Bake Cheese & Bacon followed by millionaire's shortbread. In the late evening Matthew went downstairs to spend time with the other residents ar cuppa club. Matthew had various biscuits as well as some rice crispy cakes washed down with a can of Dr Pepper. Later on Matthew went back upstairs and 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 13-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63362	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop Q	11	First Potteries
6001	Stoke, stop N	Stoke, Hancock Street	9	D&G Bus
35685	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
67177	Newcastle BS	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
44514	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries
6010	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop Q	1	D&G Bus
63358	Trent Vale, Black Lion	Stoke, stop R	21	First Potteries
6009	Stoke, stop M	Fenton, Smithpool Road	1	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the dentist and we saw City Centre Central BK58 DZZ. Matthwe went into the living room and we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley today. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford rent-a-car FE25 XGU parked up at their garage.

Afford rent-a-car FE25 XGU in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63362 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We got off the bus and we crossed obver the road to the stop opposite to wait for a #25 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As soon as it cam into view we knew it was D&G Bus 6001 on a #9 to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. The bus set off out of Stoke town centre and across the A500. We crossed under the railway line before turning left onto the A52 and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up onto the A52 and we ran past the railway station. They are currently in the process of building a new bus gate and bus lane outside of the station. We turned right onto College Road. We walked around Hanley Park for a while. We walk northwards through the park and into the North West corner to the sensory play area. Matthew walked to the toilet. We walked through the park and we walked back to the South East corner of the park. After spending a while there we walked back to the South East corner of the park. We returned back to Fenton we got in the car and we set off along The Avenue and onto Boughey Road and we turned left onto Ridgway Road and we turned left onto Mawson Grove and we turned left onto the A52. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we turned left onto Derby Street and we stopped at Derby Street Pharmacy. After the brief stop we went up Lichfield Street and we stoped at Venus Fish Bar and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. Matthew washed this down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we set off across the ring road and we cut through onto Birch Terrace. We continued onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35685 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35685 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the Keele before we went upstairs and we sat down. We set off out of 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. We turned left onto Station Road and we past the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning right onto City Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke centre along Church Street. We went out of the other side of Stoke and up Hartshill Road into Hartshill. We turned left into The Avenue and we ran down to Hilton Road and we turned right into the hospital where we ran through the hospital and we turned right onto the A34. We ran up to Newcastle and forwards onto Barracks Road at the roundabout. We came into the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and we walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we stopped at the Pound Bakery. Matthew brought a sausage roll before continuing along Castle Walk. We stopped at the benches at the end to eat a jam filled shortbread biscuit and drink the can of Irn Bru. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67177 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67177 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive and we continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. Once off we walked onto The Strand and we walked to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 44514 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 44514 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sitting down. The bus set off down The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down under the railway bridge onto King Street. We ran down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the new petrol station and coffee shop. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. We walked down City Road and we turned right onto onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. 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 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 D&G Bus 6010 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 6010 in Fenton

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. We continued onto Chrisrchurch Street and we got in the Lucky Seven taxi. 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. We turned right onto the A34 and we stopped at the pub. As we set off towards the pub we saw First Potteries 67179 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 63357 on a #101 to Stafford and ABC Supreme KP25 DKA heading Northwards. When he had finished eat Matthew set off onto the A34 and around the corner onto London Road to wait for the bus back towards Stoke. When he had finished eat Matthew set off onto the A34 and around the corner onto London Road to wait for the bus back towards Stoke. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63358 on a #21 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63358 in Trent Vale

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along London Road and we ran through Oak Hill past the former Oak Hill pub. We continued through the the West End before running into Stoke Town centre and Campbell Place. There was nothing of interest parked up in City cabs and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off along London Road. We turned right into Church Street to wait for a First bus back up to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6009 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 6009 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off 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 back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew had a bath followed by toast for supper. Matthew then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark..

Trip to Newcastle / Bentilee 12-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6009	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
63362	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
63347	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Devonshire Square	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 Newcastle. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. On the way we saw Afford rent-a-car DS21 SXT parked up at their garage. We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was D&G Bus 6009 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 6009 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 Travel Express HF64 AJU. 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 63177 on a #11 to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63362 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63362 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. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street and onto Stafford Street stopped at Wilko's to buy sweets and a bottle of Coke. We walked along Stafford Street and We went into Della's cafe and as it was busy we went upstairs. For dinner Matthew had a sausage sandwich washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished Matthew used the facilities before we left. We walked along Stafford Street and we continued past the town hall through to the bus station. We went in the bus station and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Afterwards Matthew visited the shop and brought a toffee Crisp. We waited for the next #11 to Bentilee. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67147 on a #7A to Biddulph. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63347 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63347 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. we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off along Dawlish Drive and we turned right onto Wellfield Road and we passed old school site which is going to be a new sheltered housing site. We ran to the end and we turned left 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 before going out later on. We saw Travel Express BG61 HSY going towards Heron Cross. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Travel Express GC65 OXG. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Dave's house. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of toffee cheesecake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few malted milk biscuits. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home by car. We got in the car and we set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned 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. 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 Meir / Hanley 11-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6011	Fenton, Smithpool Road	Meir, Lansbury Grove	1	D&G Bus
67159	Fenton, Royal Oak	Hanley, Victoria Square	23	First Potteries
67159	Hanley, Victoria Square	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 Belper he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Bentilee and we saw First Potteries 67176 on a #11 to Hanley. After tea Matthew went for a walk to Aldi to get some shopping. 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 went down the hill to Aldi. Matthew brought his shopping and then we got a lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off onto Victoria Road and we turned right onto Manor Street and left 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 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. In the back of the First garage we saw First Potteries 63347. We continued along Dividy Road and we stopped near to Wrenbury Crescent. We visited the Respite place and went upstairs to the kitchen Matthew had Matthew had burger fries & cup of coke from MacDonalds followed by a trifle. Matthew went to his room and chilled out. After the visist we went back to the residential unit. We said goodbye and we went downstairs and got in the taxi. We set off onto Dividy Road and we headed Eastwards to Adderley Green. We turned right at the round about onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill and down into Longton. We joined the one-way systam and we turned right onto Commerce Street. We crossed over the A50 and we joined the Westbound carriageway. We came off at Heron Cross onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch street and left again onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and we walked onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford Rent-A-car WM25 LZR.

Afford Rent-A-car WM25 LZR in Fenton

We stopped at the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. We waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6011 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 6011 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton Transport Interchange onto Baths Road and we ran forwards onto Market Street. We turned left onto Anchor Road and right onto Sutherland Road. We ran to the other end of the road and we turned left onto Weston Coyney Road. We ran up the hill past Matthew's old respite place and at the end we turned right onto the A520 and we turned left onto Brookwood Drive. We got up and got off the bus. We got in the car and we went along Brookwood Drive and we where work has started to build new flats. we turned left onto the A520 and passed the site of the new special school being built. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran fast to the edge of Longton and we came off the A50 onto the end of Lightwood Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Longton down The Strand and we turned left onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. When we got back we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Before tea We went downstairs out for a walk to fetch his tea. we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We ordered sausages and chips gravy and then we walked back along Smithpool Road and onto and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Matthew went into the living room to have tea. Matthew ate his sausages and chips gravy followed by a Butterfly cake. We went downstairs and we 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 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Christchurch Street. We turned left onto 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 turned right onto Shelton Old Road and we saw Travel Express YJ69 EHG parked up th the depot. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road. We ran under the railway line and up through Shelton. We ran up Broad Street and we got up and got off the bus and we walked down Broad Street. We turned right onto Sun Street and stopped. We walked to a unit and we went to Truninja. Matthew had a session in the play area and returned to walked. We set off along Sun Street and we crossed over the road and we saw First Potteries 67175 on a #101 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching and we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67159 in Hanley

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up Broad Street and we ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned left onto Copeland Street. We continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road and we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. 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. He chilled out in his room and watched TV. He had a can of Cherry Coke. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Stoke / Trentham 10-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63366	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop P	11	First Potteries
35945	Stoke, stop N	Stoke, Hancock Street	25	First Potteries
63365	Hanley BS	Trentham, Longton Road	101	First Potteries
63345	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
67155	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	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. We saw Voyager Travel LG69 CCA. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus KD23 DHC. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car CF74 DHM parked up.

Afford rent-a-car CF74 DHM in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63366 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We got off the bus and we crossed obver the road to the stop opposite to wait for a #25 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As soon as it cam into view we knew it was First Potteries 35945 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley. before we sat down. The bus set off out of Stoke town centre and across the A500. We crossed under the railway line before turning left onto the A52 and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up to the A52 and we turned left onto Mawson Grove and we went into Hanley Park. We went to the pavillion and the cafe was closed! We returned to The Parkway and we turned right onto Hardings Road and we stopped at the bus stop on Regent Road. We stopped at the Premier and Matthew had a viennetta and can of Bar Bubblegum. We walked down Regent Road and we turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we turned right the ring road. we turned into the the stop outside the bus station. Whilst we waited for a bus back to Fenton and Matthew visited the toilet. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 35945 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35945 in Hanley bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 67156 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67156 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 63365 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 63365 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Gardens and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and right onto Bethesda Street. We ran down Broad Street and we crossed the ring road onto Snow Hill and at the roundabout we turned Shelton New Road. Due to roadwork we went the wrong way around the one-way system. We ran over the canal and railway line. We ran through the cross road up to Hartshill and at the roundabout we ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one-way system and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned right into the bus station. After a brief stop we Continued onto Barracks Road and forwards onto the Southbound A34. We ran past the hospital into Trent Vale and under the A500 into Hanford. We continued into Trentham and we got up and got off the bus near to Trentham Garden. Once off the bus we crossed over the A34 and we went into the gardens and we walked to the North West corner and we stopped to Frankie & Benny's. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards when he came back we ordered some food. Matthew had a classic cheeseburger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke followed by a apple & blueberry pie and ice cream. When we had finished around the North end of the lake and Matthew stopped to got to the toilet. later on we walked through the retail village and we walked to the the gardens and headed to the coach park. We saw Boydons Coaches L19 BCL.

Boydons Coaches L19 BCL in Trentham

Another vehicle seen was Robinsons Coaches YN18 SXY.

Robinsons Coaches YN18 SXY in Trentham

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 a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63345 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63345 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 right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 796 on a #8A to Endon. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. It was First Potteries 67154 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 67155 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off 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 Copeland Street. We continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and 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 got a Lucky Seven taxi up to Knutsford. We set off along City Road and we joined the Northbound A500 and we ran through Stoke and Etruria. We continued past Longport and we joined the A527. We ran past the North end of Tunstall and we stopped to have a look at the new business park on James Brindley Way and past the Tesco Express. We ran to towards Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove. We continued North through Church Lawton into Rode Heath and out the other side We passed the Stanway's depot and we continued North to Holmes Chapel and we continued Northwards to Knutsford and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew used the toilet and we returned to the bus station. We walked onto Toft Road and we turned right onto Princess Street. we turned right onto Canute Place and we headed over the Plaza to the Sainsbury's local shop. In the shop we brought a can of Coke and a couple of bars of chocolate as well as a Drumstick lolly. Once we had finished we walked back down Canute Place. We forwards through Princess Street and we turned right onto Toft Road. We forwards through Stanley Road and we forwards through Cranford Avenue and we forwards through Westfield Drive. Matthew went into the building and used the toilet. He spent the afternoon on the trampoline. We set off onto Westfield Drive and left onto Cranford Avenue and turned right onto Stanley Road and we turned right onto the A50 and we traveled South through Holmes Chapel and down into Kidsgrove. We carried on South towards Tunstall and we turned left onto the A527. In Fegg Hayes we turned right onto Oxford Street and we ran through Chell Heath past Matthew's old school. In Smallthorne we turned right onto Ford Green Road and at the roundabouts we turned left onto the A5272. We followed the road through Sneyd Green and Northwood and down to Bucknall. We turned right onto the A52 and at Joiners Square roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. At the top of the hill we turned right onto City Road and we ran down the hill to Smithpool Road. We turned left and left again 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. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street for We stopped at the Fenton Community Hall and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. Matthew had a ham sandwich and sausage rolls. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Kettering / Newcastle 09-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
NX13 XDJ	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Shelton Care Group
NX13 XDJ	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today we returning to Stoke-on-Trent back to the residential unit. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medicatin. Matthew got up just before 09:00 and had crumpets and orange juie for breakfat. He also had a couple of mini doughnuts left over from last night. We packed up ur things and we set ff just before 10:00.We set off onto Coast Road and we continued onto Station Road. We joined the Nrthbond A47 and we headed up towards Great Yarmouth. We followd the A47 and we headed Westwards towards Norwich. We ran to the South of Norwich and we joined the A11. We ran towards Thetford and we saw Norfolk Coachways B22 NCW. We continue ont the A14. as we travelled Westward we saw an unidentified Safeguard Coaches coach. We had promised Matthew a McDonalds so e came off the A14 at juntion 9. We headed Northwards up towards kettering and we stopped at Tesco for fuel. We then went to the retail park next door and stopped at McDonalds. On the way in we saw grey minibus AE25 VZV parked up.

AE25 VZV in Kettering

Matthew went to the toilet and as the App didn't work we ordered from the drive through. Matthew had a plain cheeseburger, chicken nuggets and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. We got back onto the Southbound A509 and we joined the Westbound A14 aagain. At the end of the A14 we joined the Notrhbound M1. We saw Mott's Travel GB16 MTT. We came off the M1 and junction and we headed Westwards along the A50. As we travelled along the A50 we saw an Skills of Nottingham BV74 LLN.

Skills of Nottingham BV74 LLN in Fenton

We continued Westwards along the A50 and we saw De-Luxe LGZ 222. We came off the A50 and we turned right onto Blurton Road. at the traffic lights we turned left Grove Road. We ran ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we stopped at uncle Dave's. Matthew went in as he was desperate for the toilet. He also updated uncle Dave's calendar with the details of today's trip. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. We said goodbye to uncle Dave and we set off back to Blurton. We set off onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 15:45. We saw First Potteries 63357 on a #22 to Newcastle. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some of the Blog. Later on we dropped Matthew back off at Fenton. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue and we turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link OW73 RYR. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had chicken & rice and washed it down with a glass of lemonade. Matthew chilled in hos room for a while before we went out. Later on we went downstairs and we saw it was Shelton Care Group NX13 XDJ. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street. and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke and on the one way system. We followed the road onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Street. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we followed the road around back onto Church Street. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and edge the edge of Newcastle we ran onto George Street. We went forwards onto the ring road and we crossed the roundabout onto Ironmarket. We parked up and and we went to the pub. For dessert he had chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. When we had finished we set off along Ironmarket to the High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we walked past the bus station. We walked onto the ring road and past the new council building and into the park. After we had finished in the park we returned to the minibus. We returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group NX13 XDJ. We got on the bus and we set off onto the roundabout and we turned right onto barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran down to Trent Vale. We turned left onto Harpfields Road and we went forwards onto Keelings Drive. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through Boothen into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line into Fenton. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Great Yarmouth / Hemsby 08-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
33815	Great Yarmouth, Market Gates	Hemsby, Kingsway Shops	1A	First Eastern Counties
37065	Hemsby, Kingsway Shops	Great Yarmouth, Seashore Holiday	1C	First Eastern Counties
37068	Great Yarmouth, Seashore Holiday	Hemsby, Beach	1C	First Eastern Counties
37066	Hemsby, Beach	Great Yarmouth, Pleasure Beach	1C	First Eastern Counties
37066	Great Yarmouth, Pleasure Beach	Great Yarmouth, Marina Centre	1C	First Eastern Counties
37068	Great Yarmouth, Marina Centre	Caister, Covent Garden Road	1C	First Eastern Counties
36190	Caister, Second Avenue	Gorleston, Town Centre	8	First Eastern Counties
33819	Gorleston, Town Centre	Hopton, Station Road	X1	First Eastern Counties

Today was our second day in East Anglia. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up a little after 09:00 and had crumpets and orange juice for breakfast. We chilled out in the cararvan until around 10:30. We got into the car and we headed Northwards through Corton. We ram forwards onto the B1385 and we joined the A47. We headed North to the edge of town and we turned right onto the A1243. We crossed over the Yare and we turned right onto Hall Quay. We turned left onto Regent Street and left onto Howard Street South and we entered the car park. We parked up and we set off on foor towards the pub. We walked along Austin Row onto Market place and we turned right onto Theatre Plain. We turned left onto Regent Road and we saw Ambassador Travel BV72 XGL on a #727 to Heathrow Airport.

Ambassador Travel BV72 XGL in Great Yarmouth

We walked past the bus station and we went into the pub. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a glass of Coke. After we had finished eating Matthew went to the toilet. We came back to the table and we said goodbye to mum and we went outside to catch a bus. We decided to head North towards the #1C route so we could have some of the open top buses out today. We planned on catching eiter a #1, #1A or a #8. Whilst we waited we saw First Eastern Counties 33810 on a X11 to Belton.

First Eastern Counties 33810 in Great Yarmouth

A short time later we saw a suitable bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 33815 on a #1 to Markham. We got on the bus and we booked a Costal Hi5 Day ticket at £12 before we went upstairs and sat down. We turned ran forwards onto Temple Road and onto Priory Plain. We turned right onto Northgate Street and we headed Northwards. We continued onto Caister Road and we stopped near to the bus depot. We saw First Eastern Counties 37069 parked up outside on Staff Bus duties. We continued Northwards up Caister Road past the racecourse and Yarmouth Stadium. We continued onto Yarmouth Road and into Caister. We turned right onto Ormesby Road and turned right onto Scratby Road. We turned right onto Californis Road and left onto Rottenstone Lane. We continued onto Beach Road and we turned right to rejoin Scratby Road. We ran forwards onto Yarmouth Road and in Hemsby we turned left to continue along yarmouth Road. We turned right onto The Street and we turned left onto Kingsway. At the roundabout we turned left onto the layby in front of the shops were all buses call at. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Eastern Counties 33815 as it continued towards Markham.

First Eastern Counties 33815 in Hemsby

Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We came back to the stop and Matthew ate a Crunchie. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching from the Beach. It crossed the roundabout and as it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 37065 on a #1C to the Pleasure Beach.

First Eastern Counties 37065 in Hemsby

We got on the bus and we placed the Costal Hi5 Day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off onto Kingsway and we headed Southwards. We ran forwards onto Yarmouth Road and onto Scratby Road. We turned left onto Beach Road and we continued onto Rottenstone Lane. We got a better view of the sea in this direction and I remember us coming here around 25 years ago when Matthew was very little. We turned right onto California Road and left to re-join Scratby Road. We turned left onto Ormesby Road and we ran into Caister. We continued onto High Street and onto Yarmouth Road. We ran down Caister Road and we turned left onto Jellicoe Road. We turned left onto North Drive and we ran to the turning circle at the end. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 37065 as it continued towards the Pleasure Beach.

First Eastern Counties 37065 in Great Yarmouth

Once off the bus we had almost 30 minutes before the bus back to Hemsby. WE decided to catch the bus in that direction to get another required bus. In the meanwhile, we walkd down to the beach and had a look around. We headed back to the bus to top wait for the required bus and we saw First Eastern Counties 37069 on Staff Bus duties, enabling a driver swap on First Eastern Counties 37066 which was heading for the Pleasure Beach.

First Eastern Counties 37069 in Great Yarmouth

We waited for the next bus which should be a required one. As short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 37068 as expected.

First Eastern Counties 37068 in Great Yarmouth

We got on the bus and we placed the Costal Hi5 ticket under the scanner before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off Southwards along North Drive and we turned right onto Jellicoe Road. We turned right onto Caister Road past the racecourse and Yarmouth Stadium. We continued onto Yarmouth Road and into Caister. We turned right onto Ormesby Road and turned right onto Scratby Road. We turned right onto Californis Road and left onto Rottenstone Lane. We continued onto Beach Road and we turned right to rejoin Scratby Road. We ran forwards onto Yarmouth Road and in Hemsby we turned left to continue along yarmouth Road. We turned right onto The Street and we turned left onto Kingsway. We ran into the layby and we ran back onto Kingsway and turned right onto Beach Road. We ran to the beach turning circle and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over the road and Matthew got a picture of First Eastern Counties 37068 before it returned to the Pleasure Beach.

First Eastern Counties 37068 in Hemsby

We walked down towards the beach. We stopped at the toilet block and Matthew used the facilities. We continued onto the beach and we sat on a large concrete block. Matthew had a couple of sausage rolls and can of Dr Pepper. Once we had finished eating we stopped at an ice cream van. We sat on a wall and Matthew ate his ice cream. We walked back towards the turning circle and we could see a bus ready to depart! Luckily the driver spotted us and waited. Matthew took a picture of First Eastern Counties 37066 before we got on the bus.

First Eastern Counties 37066 in Hemsby

We got on the bus and we placed the Costal Hi5 Day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off onto Beach Road and we crossed over the roundabout onto the Kingsway bus top. We continued onto The Street and it started to rain heavily. We turned left onto Yarmouth Road and we headed Southwards.onto Scratby Road. We turned left onto Beach Road and we continued onto Rottenstone Lane. We turned right onto California Road and left to re-join Scratby Road. We turned left onto Ormesby Road and we ran into Caister. We continued onto High Street and onto Yarmouth Road. We ran down Caister Road and we turned left onto Jellicoe Road. We turned left onto North Drive and we ran to the turning circle at the end. After a short wait we headed back down North Drive and we ran forwards onto Marine Parade. We ran past the cinema and we saw Alfa A141 parked up out an hotel. We ran forwards onto South Beach Parade and we got up to get off the bus. The bus was nor empty so Matthew took a picture inside to top deck of First Eastern Counties 37066 before we got off the bus.

Inside First Eastern Counties 37066

Once off the bus we had a look around. There wasn't much to do at this end of town. We crossed over and we saw First Eastern Counties 37066 heading up the road, so e decided to get back on it and go a few stops up into the centre of Great Yarmouth.

First Eastern Counties 37066 in Great Yarmouth

We got on the bus and we placed the Costal Hi5 Day ticket under the scanner before we went downstairs and sat down. We set off up South Beach Parade and we ran forwards onto Marina Parade and we got up and got off the bus. It was trying to rain so we ducked into a sports bar. Matthew had a glass of coke and we sat by the window until we had finished. We went outside and we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 37068 on a #1C to Hemsby for the secong time today.

First Eastern Counties 37068 in Great Yarmouth

We got on the bus and we placed the Costal Hi5 Day ticket under the scanner before we went downstairs and sat down. We set off up Marina Parade and we ran past the cinema and onto North Drive. We continued to the North end and we turned around at the turning circle. WE came back South and we turned right onto Jellicoe Road. We had decided to do this bus to some on another route so we could get off doinf the #1C's had we had now had all the open top buses would could get at this time. We turned right onto Caister Road and we ran past the racetrack and Yarmouth Stadium. We continued onto Yarmouth Road and into Caister. We turned right onto Ormesby Road. We ran until we got to the chip shop and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 37068 as it continued towards Hemsby on a #1C.

First Eastern Counties 37068 in Caister

We crossed over the road and we walkd around the corner onto Second Avenue. We walked down to the beach and Matthew used the toilet. We then walked back up second Avenue and we turned left onto Marram Drive. We waited for a few minutes and then a bus appeared from around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 36190 on a #8 to James Paget Hospital.

First Eastern Counties 36190 in Caister

We got on the bus and we placed the First Costal High5 Day ticket under the scanner. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside of First Eastern Counties 36190 before we went upstairs.

Inside First Eastern Counties 36190

We went upstairs and the rear of the upper saloon was empty too, So Matthew took another picture inside of First Eastern Counties 36190 before we sat down.

Inside First Eastern Counties 36190

The bus waited for time and afterwards set off along Marram Drive. We turned left onto Second Avenue and we ran to the end before heading Southwards down Ormesby Road. We ran forwards onto High Street and forwards onto Yarmouth Road. We joined the Southbound A149 and we ran past the greyhound stadium. We turned left onto Jellicoe Road and right onto Beatty Road. We turned left onto Barnard Avebue and right onto Sandringham Avenue. We continued Southwards before turning right onto Beaconsfield Road. We turned left onto Northgate Street and we headed Southwards into the town. We veered left onto Fullers Hill and we continued onto Priory Plain. We continued onto Temple Road and we stopped in the Market Gates Interchange for a short while. After a short wait we continued Southwards. We continued onto Alexandra Road and we crossed KIng Street onto Yarmouth Way. We turned right onto South Quay and we turned left onto the A1243. We turned left onto Southown Road and we headed towards Gorleston. We briefly joined Beccles Road and we turned left onto High Road past the former Barlcays bank which is being converted into shops and flats. We ran forwards onto High Street and into the centre of Gorleston. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew got another picture of First Eastern Counties 36190 as it continued on a #8 towards James Paget hospital.

First Eastern Counties 36190 in Gorleston

We messaged mum and arranged to meet her in Hopton. We had around 15 minutes to wait for our bus. Whilst we waited we saw Simonds 538 ELX heading Southwards.

Simonds 538 ELX in Gorleston

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 33819 on a X1 to Lowestoft.

First Eastern Counties 33819 in Gorleston

We got on the bus and we placed the Costal Hi5 Day ticket under the scanner for the final time today before we went downstairs and sat down. We set off down High Street and we turned right onto Church Lane. We crossed over the A47 and we turned left onto Magdalen Way. turned right onto Hertford Way and we turned left onto Brasenose Avenue and we turned right onto the A47. We turned right into Paget James hospital and we ran around the car park and we turned right on to the A47. We followed the road Southwards for a few miles and we turned left onto Station Road. We got up and got off the bus and right behind our bus was another X1. It was First Eastern Counties 37564 on a X1 to Norwich.

First Eastern Counties 37564 in Hopton

We walked around the coner onto Station Road and we saw the car. Matthew decided he needed the toilet so we went into the pub on the corner. After going to the toilet Matthew had a small glass of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and got in the car. We set off along Station Road and we turned right onto Coast Road. We headed into the caravan park and after we had parked up we went into the caravan. Matthew had a scotch egg and 2 sausage rolls. We did the Blog and later on Matthew had a shower. For suppoer Matthew had a piee of red velevet cake washed down with a glass of Cherry Coke. We finished the e-mail and Matthew went to bed around 00:00... Mark.