Trip to Hanley / Bentilee 04-07-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63173	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Brassington Way	11X	First Potteries
6008	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
67148	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, O/s Cherry Tree PH	101	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Blurton and going to Grandma's. He was also going to the pub for tea. But first he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up around 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had crumpets and orange juice for breakfast. Later on Matthew went out in a taxi. Matthew went downstairs and we got into the taxi. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we went to Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down to Joiner's Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Lichfield Street we ran to the top and we stopped at the car park. We got out of the taxi and we went to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we walked into town. We crossed over the ring road and we continued along Lichfield Street. We continued up Tontine Street anto Tontine Square and went into the market hall. Matthew went to the toilet and after we had finished we went up to the 1st floor and Matthew visited H&M. Matthew bought a new big Bag. When we had finished we headed into the former Debenhams. We went into Primark and we walked out onto Market Square. We crossed the pedestrian area and we went to a coffee shop. Matthew had a some baked chocolate cake and a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we headed back to the bus station. We walked onto Stafford Street and onto Lichfield Street. We headed into the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Bentilee. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 63173 on a 11X to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63173 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 Matthew headed across the greens and we went onto Wellfield Drive. We went past the site of the former school where they are building affordable housing. We got in a car and we headed back to Fenton. We set off along Wellfield Drive and we ran onto Dawlish Drive. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and we turned left onto the A5272. We ran through Bentilee to Adderley Green past the bus garage and we saw First Potteries 44514 at the garage. We turned right onto Anchor Road and left onto Amison Street. We turned left onto Forrister Street and right onto Farnworth Road. We turned right onto Weston Coyney Road and Right onto Sutherland Road. We rejoined Anchor Road and we joined the one way system. We turned left onto Market Street and right onto Commerce Street. We ran around the roundabout and turned right onto The Strand. We ran through Longton and we went under the the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and we went forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and cilled out in his room until I arrived. Matthew had a can of Dr Pepper. just after 14:30 I came to pick up Matthew. We got ready and we headed downstairs. We said goodbye to mum and we headed to the bus stop. We cut through onto City Road and we walked to the bus stop and we waited for a bus. There was nothing around showing up on the map. A short time later a bus appeared. As it got closer we saw it was D&G BUs 6008 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 6008 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. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a look around. We saw First Potteries 35947 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35947 in Newcastle bus station

We headed up to the stop and there was another bus on stand. As we got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67148 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 67148 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We got up and we got off the bus outside the Cherry Tree. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67148 as it continued towards Stafford on the #101.

First Potteries 67148 in Newcastle

We crossed over the A34 and we walked up to the hill towards grandma's. On the way we saw white minibus YX02 FTD. We continued up the hill and into grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru. When it was time to go we said goodbye to Grandma and we got in the car. We set off just before 18:00 and we ran down Victoria Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale past the Greggs. We continued through Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 35950 on a #101 to Hanley and ABC Supreme KP25 EHC going Northwards. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and sent a couple of e-mails. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Kidsgrove 03-07-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63345	Fenton, Christchurch Street	Hanley, adj stop J1	11X	First Potteries
63346	Hanley BS	Kidsgrove, Second Avenue	39A	First Potteries
63146	Kidsgrove, First Avenue	Newcastle BS	39	First Potteries
35684	Newcastle BS	Stoke, Lytton Street	25	First Potteries
47519	Stoke, Lytton Street	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. We were going to walk local area, but he was went to bowling. 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 went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford rent-a-car DL21 NTJ parked up in the garage. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching and we saw it was First Potteries 63345 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 turned left onto Upper Cross Street and we turned right onto Wood Street. We turned left onto Ashwood and we turned right onto Longley Road. We turned left onto Heathcote Street and we turned right onto Galsworthy Road. We turned right onto Bambury 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 and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Bagnall Street and we walked past the Town Hall and we went forwards onto Old Hall Street and we went into B&M. Matthew brought some of his weekly shopping. Once we had paid for our shopping we walked out of the shop and forwards onto 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. Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63346 on a #39 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63346 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we ran forwards onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and left onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto New Hall Street and we re-joined Marsh Street. We ran forwards onto the A50 and we ran through Cobridge up to Burslem. We ran into the centre of town past the old Lloyds bank and onto Scotia Road past the site of the new Lidl. We turned left onto Williamson Street and right onto Tunstall High Street. We continued up the High Street past the City Centre Central depot and past the Tesco Express. We ran to towards Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove and we turned left onto The Avenue. We ran forwards onto First Avenue and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto Lower Ash Road. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 63146 on a #39 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63146 in Kidsgrove

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat town towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Lower Ash Road and right onto Mitchell Avenue. We turned left onto Harecastle Avenue and we turned left onto The A34. We ran up to the traffic lights and we crossed over the junction on Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto Swan Bank and we turned left onto Chester Road. We ran around the estate and we Ashenough Road. We turned left onto Monument Road and left onto High Street. We ran down to the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Talke Road. We ran through Red Street and we past community centre. We continued down Crackley Bank to Dragon Square and into Chesterton. We ran down the High Street and we turned left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we joined the Southbound A34. We ran through Milehouse and as we headed towards Newcastle. We turned left onto Liverpool Road and left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto 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 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 the sausage rolls followed by a jam filled shortbread biscuit and drink the can of Irn Bru. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35684 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35684 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the grounds and onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. We went forwards onto Church Street and the bus topped in the town centre. After a brief stop we continued over the A500 and we got up and got off the bus just before the railway bridge. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it closer we saw it was First Potteries 47519 on a #11 to 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 City Road and 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. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. After getting ready we went downstairs and we got in the car and we drove onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We ran up the hill towards Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We ran around to Etruria Road and we turned left. We ran over the roundabout under the A53 and onto Festival Park. We turned left onto Marina Way and we stopped at the car park and Matthew went to the the bowling alley and then Matthew had a few games of bowling. We set off onto Festival Way and we went under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We got onto the anti-clockwise ring road and we saw City Centre Central SF60 BYP. We turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down to Joiners Square. We crossed over the A50 and we ran up Victoria Road past Adsa and the B&M. We turned right onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and we headed down the hill. We turned left onto Temple Street and left again onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Latter on Matthew had a sausage roll and a jam filled shortbread biscuit. 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 / Newcastle 02-07-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67144	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63177	Hanley BS	Fenton, Alfred Street	6A	First Potteries
6011	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Fenton, Smithpool Road	1A	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 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. He also went and we saw Intercity BK70 FTU parked up. 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 MJ22 HGP. We stopped at the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67144 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67144 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. After crossing over the A500 we ran into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road. We ran under the railway line and up through Shelton. 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. Once off the bus we visited the toilet before setting off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street. We went forwards onto Tontine Street and we visited the barbers. Matthew had a haircut and afterwards we set off back down Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street and into the bus statin. Matthew had a Flake and waited for the bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus pull on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 63177 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63177 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot on the road at the back of Victoria Road. We turned left onto Manor Street. We crossed over City Road and we went back to the residential unit. Matthew went to his room to chill out and use his computer. He also watched buses out of the window before going out later on. We saw Paul's of Stoke BT25 VWA. 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 and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car YR24 URM parked up.

Afford rent-a-car YR24 URM in Fenton

As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6011 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 6011 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw City Centre Central KE64 HFG. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus we saw First Potteries 35945 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35945 in Newcastle bus station

We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we turned left into Church Street. We turned left onto the Southbound A34 and we went under the subway on to the A34. We turned left onto the A525 and we turned right onto Stanier Street. We got out of the taxi and we saw beige minibus YJ68 BHK. 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 soft play area. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We set off onto Stanier Street. When we returned to Fenton in a 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 turned right onto Balloon Street and we turned right onto Stoke Old Road. We turned left onto Kingswell Road and we turned left onto onto Hartshill Road. We ran into Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street and we turned left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran through onto City Road. We ran under the railway bridge and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. 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 / Trentham 01-07-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop P	23	First Potteries
35691	Stoke, stop N	Stoke, Hancock Street	25	First Potteries
63358	Hanley BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
35948	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
6012	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	1	D&G Bus

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 Stafford & District Community Link DK05 ERV. 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. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 47519 on a #11 to Newcastle. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and we got up and got off the bus. 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 35943 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 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 we saw First Potteries 35948 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35948 in Hanley bus station

Another bus came on stand and it was First Potteries 63358 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 63358 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63358 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 63358

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 we turned right onto Bethesda Street. 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. As we got to the bus station in Newcastle we set off out of the bus station 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 sausage and cheese oatcake washed down with glass of Coke. Afterwards Matthew had an Victoria sponge cake. 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. When we had finished we returned to Hanley. We set off onto the Northbound A34 and we saw red minibus BK60 CKL. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35948 on a #101 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 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 we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at McDonalds. We went to the toilet. Afterwards we went down High Street and we turned left onto Hassell Street. We continued onwards to the bus station. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6012 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 6012 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme YK24 DYB. We turned left onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. A short while later me and mum appeared to take Matthew out for tea. we went downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temnple Street and we turnde left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Wheildon Road and we picked up umncle Dave. Afterwards we continued down Wheildon Road and onto the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and onto the one-way system. We continued onto Campbell Place and we rejoined the Church Street and and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran through Hartshill amd we ran into Newcastle and onto the one-way system. We crossed over the roundabout and we stopped on Ryecroft to pick up a friend and we saw First Potteries 63118 on a #38 to Kidsgrove. We turned onto Rycroft and right onto Barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran into Trent Vale. We stopped at the pub and met up with Granma and Grandad and uncle Chris and family. Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. Later on Matthew had some birthday cake with ice cream. Sightings whilst we ate include ABC Supreme KP25 EHC and First Potteries 35946 on a #101 to Stafford. When we had finished we said goodbye to everyone and we head to Fenton. We got in the car and we set off onto the A34 and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we turned right onto Barracks Road. We turned left onto Ryecroft and we pulled up. We dropped out our friend and we continued along Ryecoft and we turned right onto Barracks Road and we turned keft onto the Southbound A34 we ran down to Trent Vale and we turned left onto the Northbound A500. We turned right onto City Road and 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 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. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.