Sunday, 25 October 2026

Trip to Sutton / Epsom 25-10-2026
















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416Ashtead, Farm LaneLeatherhead, Stop S479Falcon Buses
406Leatherhead, Stop RAshtead, Farm Lane479Falcon Buses


Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Camborne. Matthew had other ideas he wanted to stay in Penzance. 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. Later on we went downstairs to go out. We got into a car and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and at the end we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we parked up at Sainsbury's. Across the road we saw City Cabs FT61 UEP at the depot. In the West We continued through Oak Hill and into London Road. We ran down to Trent vale and we joined the Southbound A34. Southbound A500 and we ran down to the motorway. We got onto the Southbound M6 and we ran Southwards through the West Midlands and to the Southern end of the M6 and almost immediatetly we joined the Southbound M5. We ran clockwise around North London and we came off the M40. We travelled down to Junction 12 and we joined the Southbound M25 ran Southwards for around 85 miles and we joined the A6. We got onto the A3 and we turned right onto the A298. We turned right onto Grand Drive and we crossed over the B279 and we ran around Sutton Common Road. We ran forwards onto High Street we turned left onto Marshall's Road. We turned left onto Throwley Way and we ran forwards onto Benhill Avenue and at the appartment. We came in and we settled down. We set off on foot onto Benhill Avenue and we headed Northward up High Street. We walked along the A232 and we joined the B2230. A few minutes later we saw London General WHV75 on a #80 to Reynolds Close.


London General WHV75 in Sutton
Afterwards we saw London General EE157 on a #80 to Downview.


London General EE157 in Sutton
A few minutes later we saw London General SEE174 on a #164 to Sutton Station.


London General SEE174 in Sutton
Finally we saw London General EE175 on a #280 to St George's Hospital.


London General EE175 in Sutton
Once mum had finished doing what she needded to do in Sutton we decided to go up to Epsom. We set off onto the once way system and we turned right onto the A232. We turned left onto the B2230 and we turned right onto Basinghall Gardens. After a brief stop and ran forwards and back onto Basinghall Gardens. We turned right onto the B2230 and into Belmont. We turned left onto the A217 and we turned right onto the A2022. We turned right onto the A240 and we turned left onto the College Road and we turned left onto Pitt Road. We turned left onto Church Street and we turned right onto Downs Road and we turned right onto Downside. We turned left onto St Martins Avenue and we saw white minibus. After a brief stop and ran forwards and back onto St Martins Avenue. We turned right onto Downs Hill Road and we turned right onto the B290 and we turned left onto Ashley Avenue and we turned right onto South Street. We turned left onto West Street and we ran forwards onto West Hill and we ran forwards Christ Church Road. We turned right onto Horton Lane and we ran forwards Hook Road and we turned left onto the B284 and we ran through Chessington and we turned right onto Moor Lane. We turned right onto Sanger Avenue and we turned left onto Cox Lane and we ran forwards Huntser Road. We turned left onto the A243 and we crossed over the A243 we ran forwards onto the King Edwards Recreation. We got in the car and we set off up the A243. We turned left onto Bridge Road and we saw First London 34796 on a #280 to Cromwell Road. We ran forwards onto Moor Lane and we ran forwards Chessington Road and we turned right onto Hook Road. We turned right onto High Steet and we turned right onto the B290. We turned left onto Heathcote Road and we ran forwards Downside and we turned right onto St Martins Avenue. After a brief stop and ran forwards and back onto St Martins Avenue. We turned right onto Downs Hill Road and we turned right onto the B290 and we turned left onto Ashley Avenue and we turned left onto South Street and we ran forwards onto Dorking Road and we ran forwards the A24 and we turned right onto White Horse Drive. After a brief stop and ran forwards and back onto White Horse Drive. We turned right onto the A24 and we turned left onto Farm Land and we ran through Ashtead. We set off on foot onto Farm Land and we crossed over the A24 and we stood at the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Falcon Buses 416 on a #479 to Guildford. We got on the bus and we booked to Leatherhead before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down the A24 and over the M25 and straight into Leatherhead town centre along Epsom Road. We turned right onto the B2122 and we turned left onto North Street and we got up and got off the bus. We set off on foot up High Street and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we came out of the pub and we crossed over High Street and we turned right onto North Street and we headed to the bus stop. As it got closer we saw it was Falcon Buses 406 on a #479 to Epsom. We got on the bus and we booked to Ashtead before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down North Street and we turned right onto the B2122 and we turned left onto Epsom Road and over the M25 and we continued onto the A24. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over the A24 and we turned right onto Farm Land and we ran through Ashtead. We went back to the car and we set off down Farm Land and we turned left onto the A24 and we turned right onto the A243 and we ran up to the M25. We ran Westwards for a few miles and we joined the Northbound M40. We headed onto the Westbound A535 and Beaconsfield. We turned left onto the A40 and through Holtspur and we ran into High Wycombe. We continued past West Wycombe bypass and through Studley Green. We continued to Stokenchurch and we ran through Postcombe. We ran near to Tetsworth and Milton Common. We stopped for a brief break at Oxford Services. We got out of the car and we saw silver minibus BN60 MGO parked up. We walked into the building and Matthew went to the toilet. We got back into the car and Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. We rejoined the Southbound M40

Friday, 23 October 2026

Trip to Talke Pits / Tunstall 23-10-2026
















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63113Fenton, adj Travers CourtNewcastle BS11First Potteries
67180Newcastle BSTalke Pits, Clinic38First Potteries
63174Talke Pits, ClinicTunstall, stop T238First Potteries
5220Tunstall, stop T1Hanley BS9BD&G Bus
63117Hanley BSFenton, adj Travers Court11First Potteries
6010Fenton, Christchurch StreetLongton Interchange1D&G Bus
67141Longton InterchangeTrent Vale, Chubb Way22First Potteries


Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. Later on Matthew was going out. We went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We set off onto onto Temple Street. We turned cut through onto City Road and we headed towards the bus stop. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63113 on a #11 to Newcastle.


First Potteries 63113 in Fenton
We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once in the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Matthew went to the toilet and we walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we stopped at the coffee shop. Matthew had a bottle of Coke and a chocolate brownie fudge cake. When we had finished we headed back down Castle Walk to the bus station. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67180 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.


First Potteries 67180 in Newcastle bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Talke Pits before sitting down towards the back of the bus. set of out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran Northwards past the bus garage and we ran through Milehouse. We ran Northwards to the McDonald roundabout and we turned left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto Chesterton High Street. We turned right onto Crackley Bank and we ran through Crackley and Red Street. We crossed over the A500 and we veered left onto Talke High Street. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus in the centre of Audley we crossed over the road to wait for a bus towards Hanley. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto Anne Court. As we turned into Elizabeth Court and we walked along Jamage Road to the Talke Freeport and Matthew used the toilet. We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked through Jamage Road onto Elizabeth Court. We walked back down Anne Court and right onto High Street. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63174 on a #38 to Hanley.


First Potteries 63174 in Talke Pits
We got on the bus and booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down High Street. We turned right somewhere and left onto Chester Road. We re-joined the road and we ran forwards onto Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto the A34 and up towards somewhere where we turned right onto the B5371. We turned right onto Mitchell Avenue and we turned left onto Lower Ash Road. We turned right onto First Avenue and we turned right onto the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards through Sandyford past the new retail park into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street. We continued down the High Street and at the top of the Road we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked down the Tower Square and passing the former pub on the corner. We walked along and we set off onto onto the Tower Square and we walked onto High Street and we walked to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Smallthorne. A short time later we saw the bus come around the corner. It was D&G Bus 5220 on a #9B to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Smallthorne before we sat down. We set off along the High Street and we turned sharp right onto Scotia Road and left into the Boulevard. We ran down the hill past the park and we went forwards onto Queens Avenue and we turned right onto Thornley Road. We turned left onto Haywood Road and we entered the hospital. We turned left onto onto the A5272 and we carried on into Chell and then turned right onto Sprink Bank Road. We turned right onto onto the A5272 and we ran through Bradeley to the traffic lights. We turned right and we ran up the hill through Smallthorne and right again onto Ford Green Road past the Tesco. At the top of the hill we turned left onto the A5272 and into Hanley. We ran into town along Town Road and we crossed over the ring road. We turned right onto Quadrant Road and we went under the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We ran forwards onto Stafford Street and we passed the town hall. We ran along Bagnall Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. We crossed over Lichfield Street and over the ring road to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chip and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had fiished we returned to the bus station. We crossed over the ring road and over Lichfield Street and into the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus approachng. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63117 on a #11 to Newcastle.


First Potteries 63117 in Hanley bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 47536 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. He also ate the a bottle of Coke and a toffee Crisp. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We onto City Road. We crossed over at the crossing and we headed to the stop outside the shops. We walked back down City Road and we walked up to the bus stop near to Philpott's. After a short while we saw the bus approaching. We crossed over at the crossing and we headed to the stop outside the shops. 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 6010 on a #1 to Meir. 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 and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 6010 before it continued towards Meir.


D&G Bus 6010 in Longton Interchange
We set off along the path better Dougie Mac onto The Strand and we walked into the Bennett Precinct and we walked down. We came out of the market and we crossed over Market Street and onto The Strand and we walked down Heathcote Road. We parked up by Sports Direct and we walked through onto The Strand. We cut through to the transport Interchange and we waited for a bus to Trent Vale. We waited for another bus. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67141 on a #22 to Newcastle.


First Potteries 67141 in Longton Interchange
We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road past Tesco. We cross over the A50 onto Foley Road and at the end we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran down the hill into Blurton and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran up the hill and at the roundabout we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we ran to the end. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and we followed the road around onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto the A5035. We went past the Trentham Hotel we turned right into New Inn Lane. We turned left into Wilson Road and left into Church Lane. We continued down to the hill and we joined the Northbound A34. In the distance saw white minibus HJ75 EFD join the Northbound A500. We headed into Trent Vale. We turned right into Harpfields Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over Harpfields Road and we returned to Fenton in a Intercity taxi. We set off along Harpfields Road 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 Meaford. We turned left onto left onto Meaford Road and we stopped at the pub. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters matthew had a apple crumble with custard. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we turned left onto London Road and we ran through the west end and into Stoke. We ran forwards onto Campbell Place. We followed the road onto Church Street and we turned right onto Liverpool Road. We veered right onto Elenora Street and we turned right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and right onto Lytton Street and we saw grey minibus WX08 AUJ. We turned left onto City Road and under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned left onto Smithpool Road and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit and went upstairs with some cake. Matthew went to his room to chill out and use his computer. later on he had a Crunchie and a slice of Millionaire's Shortbread. Matthew looked at buses on the Internet and watched the television. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Thursday, 22 October 2026

Trip to Keele / Newcastle 22-10-2026
















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35949UHNS, Main EntranceKeele, Darwin Building25First Potteries
35684Keele, Darwin BuildingNewcastle BS25First Potteries
63349Newcastle BSHanley BS101First Potteries
67155Hanley BSFenton, opp Albert Square23First 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 went downstairs and We went to hospital in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Temple Street and we saw SAS Travel SA68 RZZ. 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 turned left onto Church Street and we ran around the one-way system. We turned right onto Campbell Place and left onto Hartshill Road. We turned left onto Queens Road and we turned right onto Thornburrow Drive and we past a new housing estate. We continued onto Ashlands Road and we crossed Hilton Road and into the hospital grounds. As we travelled through the hospital we saw grey minibus DV24 WWZ.


DV24 WWZ in UHNM
In the hospital grounds. After an Appointment. In the hospital grounds we saw EMED MW76 XDE.


EMED MW76 XDE in UHNM
We walked up to the Main Entrance and e waited at the stop for the bus. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 35949 on a #25 to Keele. 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 A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station onto Barracks Road we turned right onto Ryecroft. We veered left onto Merrial Street and after a brief stop we ran forwards onto Church Street. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto the A525. We turned right into Orme Road and we saw St Giles And St George's academy MF68 AFJ. We continued along Orme Road before we re-joined the Westbound A525. We climbed the steep hill up to Keele and we turned left into the campus. We turned left onto University. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 35949 as it continued towards Keele.


First Potteries 35949 in Keele
We crossed the square and we visit the new KFC. When we had finished we headed to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35684 on a #25 to Hanley.


First Potteries 35684 in Keele
We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and before we went upstairs and sitting down. We set off through the campus We turned right onto University Drive and we ran up to the entrance of the campus before turning right onto the A525. We ran down the hill and we crossed over the roundabout. We went past the scrapyards and we turned left onto Orme Road. We ran through the estate and to the end of the road. We turned left onto the A525 and at the roundabout onto the Southbound A34. We ran down two roundabout and we went left onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off onto Hassell Street and we turned left onto High Street. We stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down High Street and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We continued along High Street. We walked onto Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Fenton. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63349 on a #101 to Hanley.


First Potteries 63349 in Newcastle bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and 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 past the former Bell and Bear pub which is scheduled for demolition. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw the bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 67155 on a #11 to Newcastle.


First Potteries 67155 in Hanley bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of chocolate cake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue and we crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we turned left into the back alley. We went forwards onto Crawford Street and we turned left onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to use his computer and watch buses. He also ate the a can of Irn Bru and a golden crunch creams. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Wednesday, 21 October 2026

Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 21-10-2026
















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6009Fenton, adj Travers CourtNewcastle BS1AD&G Bus
35685Newcastle BSHanley BS101First Potteries
63362Hanley BSStoke, stop C411First Potteries
35688Stoke, stop C2Stoke, Lytton Street25First Potteries
63362Stoke, Lytton StreetFenton, Smithpool Road11First Potteries
67158Fenton, Temple StreetHanley BS23First Potteries
63174Hanley BSNewcastle BS38First Potteries
67142Newcastle BSFenton, Smithpool Road11First 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 Belper 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 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 67145. 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 sausage chips and gravy for dinner 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. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6009 on a #1A to Wood Land.


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 along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus we set off up Castle Walk and we stopped at Greggs and Matthre brought a sausage roll and a bottle Dr pepper for dinner. We walked along Castle Walk and we walked out of the bus station Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus to Hartshill. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35685 on a #101 to Hanley.


First Potteries 35685 in Newcastle bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs and sat down. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and 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 past the former Bell and Bear pub which is scheduled for demolition. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw the bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 63362 on a #11 to Newcastle.


First Potteries 63362 in Hanley bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road and we went past KFC. 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. Once off the bus Matthew headed along Church Street and we walked around the corner onto Campbell Place and we walked up to Sainsbury's. Matthew brought a valentine's day card in Sainsbury's and afterwards we walked back along Campbell Place and we turned right onto Church Street. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 35688 on a #25 to Hanley.


First Potteries 35688 in Stoke
We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500 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 63362 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. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63174 on a #38 to Kidsgrove. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and then we joined the clockwise ring road. At the end we turned left onto Etruria Road before going under the A53 onto Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Forge Lane past a the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford where we ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we turned left into Church Street and we turned left onto Bridge Street and we went under the subway on to the A34. We turned left Castle Hill Road and we continued onto Knutton lane and we walked into the new building on Hall Street and we went upstairs. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy wash down with a bottle of Coke. After we crossed under the A34 and onto Bridge Street. We continued onto High Street and we turned left onto Hassell Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Stoke. AS short time later we saw it was First Potteries 67142 on a #11 to Hanley. 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 Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We then crossed over City Road. 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. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Tuesday, 20 October 2026

Trip to Newcastle / Stoke 20-10-2026
















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63171Fenton, adj Travers CourtNewcastle BS11XFirst Potteries
6011Newcastle BSFenton, Smithpool Road1AD&G Bus
63365Fenton, adj Travers CourtNewcastle BS11First Potteries
100Newcastle BSThistleberry, Mayfield Avenue85D&G Bus
3022Thistleberry, Mayfield AvenueNewcastle BS85D&G Bus
6009Newcastle BSFenton, Smithpool Road1AD&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. We watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63171 on a #11 to Newcastle.


First Potteries 63171 in Fenton
We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and onto Hartshill Road and past the former pub where we are building a new convenience store. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We walked out of the bus station and we saw D&G Bus 764 on a #33 to Westlands.


D&G Bus 764 in Newcastle bus station
We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at Cash Converters. We walked up High Street and we stopped at Subway and Matthew had a chicken Sub with a cup of Coke and a cookie. We crossed over and we walked across to the bowling alley and then Matthew had a few games of bowling. We walked back onto High Street and we walked onto Hassell Street. We continued down Castle Walk and we stopped Bristish Heart Foundation Home and Fashion and Matthew bought some boots. We walked down Castle walk and stopped at Cancer Research. We continued up Castle Walk and we went down to the bottom end of the bus station. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 35687 on a #25 to Hanley.


First Potteries 35687 in Newcastle bus station
A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6011 on a #1A to Meir.


D&G Bus 6011 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 Roseville FD70 YDT. 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 turned left onto Fountain Street. We turned right onto William Street and we walked past the former pub which is up for sale. We returned back down Willim Street and left onto Manor Street. We crossed over city road and we cut through onto Temple Street and wgot in the car. We set off from Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto City Road and we ran down the hill and forwards onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 978. We turned left onto Church Street and we we around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we stopped at Sainsbury's and we parked up in the car park near to Argos. Matthew went to Argos and brought some stuff. Once we had finished and we got in car and we set off onto London Road and we conrinued onto the one-way system. We turned left onto Church Street and we turned right onto Glebe Street and right onto Lytton Street and we saw grey minibus WX08 AUJ. We turned left onto City Road and 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. 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. We carried on down the road and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63365 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. The bus turned the corner and as it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 100 on a #85 to Nantwich. We got on the bus and we booked to Thistleberry before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran down onto the A34. We went Northwards to the next roundabout and then we turned left onto the Southbound A53. We turned right onto Blackfriars Road and we continued up the A525. We ran through Thistleberry and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over Mayfield Ave and we dropped off Rex and Matthew got out of the car to use the toilet and drink some of Irn Bru. When we had finished we set off onto Mayfield Ave and we turned left onto the A525 and to the first bus stop. We waited for a bus back towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 3022 on a #85 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down the A525 past the former pub. We ran forwards onto Blackfriars Road and we turned left onto the A53. We turned right on to the Southbound A34 and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. We ran into the bus station and we entered the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6009 on a #1A to Meir. 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 Roseville FD70 YDT. 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 turned left onto Manor Street. 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.

Monday, 19 October 2026

Trip to Etruria / Wolstanton 19-10-2026
















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YJ69 EHWFentonWestbury ParkCharterTravel Express
YJ69 EHWWestbury ParkFentonCharterTravel Express


Today Matthew was going back to the residential unit, but not before he had been out for dinner and to get his weekly shopping. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up just after 10:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready and we went out just after 12:00. We set off to Newcastle to pick up our friend. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and onto the A5035 and we continued to Trentham. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran through Hanford and we crossed the A500. We continued through Trent Vale and we saw First Potteries 35691 on a #101 to Stafford. We continued into Newcastle and we turned right onto Barracks Road where we saw First Potteries 63171 on a #101 to Hanley. We turned left onto Ryecroft and stopped to pick up our friend. We crossed over Ryecroft we ran forwards onto the A53. We ran around one-way system and onto the A52. We ran up to Hartshill and we ran forwards onto Shelton New Road. We turned right onto Garner Street and we stopped at the food truck. Matthew had a cumberland ring with bacon and egg washed down with can of Coke. When we had finished we set of to the shop. We bran along Garner Street to Etruria and we turned left onto the A53. We veered left onto Forge Lane. We ran forwards onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned left onto the Etruria Valley Link Road. We went under the A500. We turned left onto the retail park and we saw First Potteries 35950 on a #501 Etruria Valley circular service.


First Potteries 35950 in Wolstanton
We went into Asda and we did Matthew weekly shop. When we came out we went into the car park and we saw blue minibus SG71 YLU.


SG71 YLU in Wolstanton
We walked over the where we were parked and we saw black minibus DV25 NHZ.


DV25 NHZ in Wolstanton
We set off out of the retail park and we turned left onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and May Bank and into Newcastle. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we dropped off our friend. We set off onto Ryecroft and we turned right onto Barracks Road. We passed the bus station and we saw First Potteries 63362 on a #22 to Longton. We turned keft onto the Southbound A34 we ran down to Trent Vale and we saw Allinson Travel YP69 VRN on a hospital bound shuttle service. We went under the A500 into Hanford. We ran into Trentham and at the roundabout we turned left onto the A5035 and we ran into Blurton. We arrived back in Blurton just before 15:00. Matthew had an Vienetta and a can of Cherry Coke. We wrote some Blog and afterwards Matthew returned to the residential unit. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw blue minibus AF66 TXR parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link LA72 DDU. 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 chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had steak pies and chips with carrots followed by a piec of cheesecake. Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Westbury Park. We went downstairs and we saw it was Travel Express YJ69 EHW. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road. We ran down the into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the the A500 and we turned left onto Southbound A500. We ran past Sideway to Hanford. We turned right onto the A519 and we turned left onto Westbury Road and to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a a glass of Coke. After we had finished in the pub we returned to Fenton in Travel Express YJ69 EHW. We set off onto Westbury Road and we turned right to run anti-clockwide around the estate. We turned right onto Wye Road and we crossed over Seabridge Lane and we turned left onto the Northbound A519. We ran into Newcastle and we went around the roundabout onto Barracks Road and past the bus station. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout onto the A53 and we ran through Basford to Etruria. We got onto the Southbound A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the raileay line and up into Fenton. We continued up City Road before turning right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark