Trip to Stoke / Trent Vale 24-12-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Stoke, stop Q	23	First Potteries
67144	Stoke, stop T	Trent Vale, Opp Black lion PH	21	First Potteries
63346	Trent Vale, o/s Black lion PH	Blurton, adj Landybank Grove	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going back to Blurton, but first he was going out for a walk and having a Christmas eve party. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew chilled in his room for a while. Later on Matthew went out for a walk. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We saw First Potteries 67180 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67180 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

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 ran up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left again onto Temple Street. We went back to the back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled in his room. For dinner Matthew had went to a Christmas Eve party. Matthew had food from a buffet. Matthew washed this down with a glass of Coke. Later on Matthew went downstairs and set off on foot. We walked along Temple Street and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned into the park and Matthew walked around the Lido. We saw a Grey Heron and some Mallards. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled in his room. Later on we came to pick Matthew up just before 15:00. Matthew came downstairs onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We walked to Albert Square and we looked on the map to see where the bus was. We had just missed a bus so we decided to go the opposite way. We crossed over Christchurch Street and we waited for s bus towards Stoke. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke 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. over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke town centre along Church Street where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 67151 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Stoke

We walked around the corner onto Campbell Place to wait for a bus to Trentham. A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 67144 on a #21 to Trentham.

First Potteries 67144 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Campbell Place and forwards onto London Road. We continued through Oakhill and past the former Oakhill pub. We ran into Trent Vale and at the end of London Road we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67144 as it continued towards Trentham.

First Potteries 67144 in Trent Vale

There was a bus imminent, so we walked around the corner onto the A34. We sat down on the wall by the bus stop, Whilst we waited we saw ABC Supreme KP25 EHB heading towards Stafford. A few minutes later we saw the bus turned the corner. As it got coser we saw it was First Potteries 63346 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63346 in Trent Vale

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A34 and 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 and right onto Finstock Avenue. We turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63346 before it continued towards Longton.

First Potteries 63346 in Blurton

Once off the bus we set off on foot through Blurton. We got home about 15:30. Once in the house Matthew used his computer. He had toast and a can of Dr Pepper. Matthew had a chicken sandwich. Later on we did some more of the Blog and wrote an e-mail. We had a buffet tea, with chicken satay, pis in blankets, cocktail sausages and southern fried chciken bites with a cherry bakewell muffin for dessert. We also had a cup of Cherry Coke. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Trentham 23-12-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6009	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
35946	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
35688	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63354	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	39	First Potteries
63366	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Tyson Green	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on and Film night at Oak House cinema. 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 ERS Medical YJ21 FML.

ERS Medical YJ21 FML in Fenton

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 #1A to Audley.

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. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ERS Medical YJ21 FWO and ABC Supreme HV22 HKL. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and went back to the bus station to wait for a bus to Hanley. Once off the bus we set off onto Hassell Street and we turned left onto High Street and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We continued along High Street and we turned right onto Hassell Street and we continued onwards to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Fenton. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35946 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35946 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Garden before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford and we continued down through to Trentham. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. we walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35688 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35688 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards through Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. 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 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. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63359 on a #39A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63359 in Newcastle bus station

As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63354 on a #39 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63354 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we continued past the Albion and the town Hall and we ran forwards onto Bagnall Street and into the bus station. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. A short time later we saw First Potteries 47519 on a #7A to Biddulph. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. It was First Potteries 63366 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63366 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We got up and got off. We walked down Dawlish Drive and we saw Jayjays Travel WX07 DJV. We got in a City Cabs taxi and we set off along onto Dawlish Drive. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and we turned right onto Malthouse Road. We turned right onto Wooliscroft Road and left onto Corneville Road. We turned right onto Ruxley Road and right onto the A52 and and we turned left onto Eaves Lane. We turned left onto Greasley Road and continued onto Greasley Road. Before we joined the A5009 and we ran past the Cemetery to Milton and we turned left onto Millrise Road and we ran forwards onto Maunders Road and we crossed over the old railway line. We turned right onto Newford Crescent and left onto the A53. We turned into the retail park. We headed through Cobridge and we ran past the site of the new Wrights Pies shop. At the lights we turned left onto Waterloo Road. We ran down to the ring Road and then we ran around Hanley before going onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to Joiners Square and we continued onto Victoria Road. We ran up to the top and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room to use his computer and watch buses. Later on Matthew went downstairs for a party. Matthew had fish and and chips followed by cookies, mini chocolate bars and French Fancies. Matthe washed this down with a glass of Coke. Afterwards Matthew went back upstairs to his room. He watched television and used 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 Longton / Trent Vale 22-12-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63349	Longton Interchange	Trent Vale, Chubb Way	22	First Potteries
35942	Trent Vale, o/s Black lion PH	Hanford, Mayne Street	101	First Potteries
63349	Hanford, Church Lane	Blurton, adj Landybank Grove	22	First Potteries

Today we decided to do something a little different as it was close to Christmas. Our usual food truck was closed for Christmas so we changed our plans accordingly. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got drssed and got ready and we left the house around 12:00. We set off through Blurton and we turned left onto the A5035. We ran thrugh Blurton into Dresden and we turned right into Belgrave Road. We turn right into Carlisle Street and we parked in the car park. We went into the oatcake shop and we bought some food. We saw grey minibus SF69 FCU parked up on Carlisle Street.

SF69 FCU in Dresden

We sat in the car and Matthew had bacon and cheese oatcakes washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we drove up to Longton. We set off out of the car park and we turned left onto Carlisle Street. We turned right onto Belgrave Road and left onto Dunrobin Street. We turned left onto Lightwood Road and at the roundabout we forwards onto the high level A50. We turned right into Baths Road and we headed into Tesco. After we parked up we said goodbye to mum and we went to Longton Interchange. Matthew indicated that he needed the toilet so we walkd across to Tesco and Matthew used the toilet. When we got back to the Interchange the bus was still there. We saw it was First Potteries 63349 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63349 in Longton Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road past Tesco and Costa Coffee. We crossed over the A50 onto Foley Road and at the end we turned right onto Longton Hall Road where we saw white minibus LJ09 EAF. We continued down Longton Hall Road 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. We continued along 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 an unidentified Lakeside coach join the Northbound A500. We headed into Trent Vale. We turned right into Harpfields Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63349 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 63349 in Trent Vale

Once off the bus we crossed over Harpfields Road and we walked along the A34 to the pub. We went into the pub and Matthew had a small glass of Coke. When we had finished our drinks we walked to the nearest bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Hanford. Whi;st we waited we saw ABC Supreme KP25 DKA. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35942 on a #110 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35942 in Trent Vale

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanford before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A34 through Hanford and we got up and got off the bus. and we walked around the corner onto Church Lane. We had about 5 minutes to wait and we saw the bus approaching. We saw it was First Potteries 63349 as expected on the #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63349 in Hanford

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Lane and 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. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63349 before it continued towards Longton.

First Potteries 63349 in Blurton

We waited for the bus in the opposite direction which we could see in the distance. We saw it was First Potteries 63175 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63175 in Blurton

We headed back home and a few minutes later mum arrived home too. We had some angel cake and custard. We did some of the Blog and Matthew had can of Cherry Coke. When we got home Matthew had 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 onto the A5035. We turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way and we ran to the end. We turned right onto the Eastbound A50 and we ran up to Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left 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 and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. For tea Matthew had chicken & rice and washed it down with a glass of Irn Bru. For afters Matthew had a cheesecake with custard. After a few minutes we saw Shelton Care Group WA22 AVN. Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Hanley. We went downstairs and it was an Intercity taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor street. At the end of manor street awe turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down to joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we parked up in the small car park in front of the pub. We went into the Coachmakers Arms. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had 1/2 a Coke. After we had finished we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went to his room and chilled out. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used 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 Longton / Hanley 21-12-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67179	Longton, Market Street	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to McDonalds and going around the bus garages. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After getting ready we went to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off around 10:40. We got ready and went out in tne car to pick up uncle Dave just before 11:00. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue, right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we went through the road works and up the hill to Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we turned left at the traffic lights onto Grove Road. We continued onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Afterwards we set off down Wheildon Road and forwards onto 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 ran to the edge of Newcastle and we ran down George Street. At the roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Roac and right onto the Northbound A34. We ran through Milehouse to Chesterton and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a cheeseburger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke, and we shared some chicken nuggets. When we had finished we headed to Reids to see if there was anything interesting in the yard. We got in the car and we set off down the A34. We ran through Milehouse to Newcastle and we turned left onto Ryecroft. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we re-joined the Southbound A34. We turned left onto The Avenue and we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down into Stoke and we followed the one-way system. We turned left onto Liverpool Road and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we turned left onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we ran forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and under the railway bridge into Longton. We ran forwards onto Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Sutherland Road and we turned left onto Weston Coyney Road. We turned left into the Cinder Hill Induestrial Estate and we went to Reids. We came out of the industrial estate and we continued up Weston Coyney Road. We went past the site of the former sheltered hoising complex. We turned left onto the A520 and left onto the A5272. We turned right onto Hulme Road and right into the entranced to Park Hall. We parked up near to the visitor centre and we walked to the toilet block and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we returned to the car. We set off out of Park Hall and we turned left onto Hulme Road and left onto the A5272. We stopped by Scraggs and Matthew took some pictures from the car of the buses in the yard. We saw Scraggs 1672 VT parked up in the yard.

Scraggs 1672 VT in Adderley Green

We rejoined the A5272 and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Mossfield Drive and we drove to the end. We got out of the car and we walked to the back of the D&G Bus garage. We saw D&G Bus 815 parked up in the yard.

D&G Bus 815 in Adderley Green

We got back in the car and we drove to the other end of Mossfield Drive and parked up. We walked down the footpath to the back of the First Pottereis bus garage. We walked around the garage and we saw First Potteries 63366.

First Potteries 63366 in Adderley Green

We walked onto the A5272 and we walked around the other side by the petrol station and we saw First 47536.

First 47536 in Adderley Green

We walked around the petrol station and the car wash and onto the footpath. We saw First Pottereis 63348. We walked back along the path and back to the car. We got in the car and Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. We set of along Mossfield Drive and we turned right onto Anchor Road. We ran down the hill into Longton and we turned left onto Market Street. We turned right onto Commerce Street and at the roundabout we turned right onto The Strand. At the bottom of the Strand we turned right onto Market Street and we saw it was First Potteries 67179 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 down 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 walked down to the car park by the chip shop and Mum came to pick us up. We set off down Lichfield Street and we ran down to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran past the railway station. We turned right onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We turned left onto the A500 and we veered on Wheildon Road. We stopped at uncle Dave's and Matthew used the toilet and updates uncle Dave's calendar with the details of the weekend. We said goodbye and we set off onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we turned right onto the A50. We ran along Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto the A5035. We got back to Blurton around 14:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer. In the afternoon we did some work on Flickr and watched some videos on YouTube. We did the Blog and Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Later on Matthew went to a Chrsitmas service. just before 18:00 we got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. 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 saw City Centre Central PO14 OKZ. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street. When we arrived at the residential unti we went downstairs and we sat in the lounge. matthew had a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we went outside for a Christmas service held by Rev Jeff. We sang hims and one of Matthew's friends dressed up as an angnel and read to everyone. We sang a few more Hymms and we went inside. Matthew had a French Fancy. When it was time to go we said goodbye to eceryone and got back in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and we saw City Centre Central PO14 OKZ. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we continued onto Heron Street. We ran forwards onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50 roundabout. We continued through Blurton and we veered right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left Finstock Avenue and we stopped at the Co-op. Matthew had a can of Coke, some cookies and a chocolate bar. We paid for the food and we got back in the car. We set off through Blurton and we got home around 19:00. Matthew had pepperoni pizza for tea. He also had double chocolate cookies and a can of Coke. Matthew had his medication and later on had a bath. Matthew chilled out on his computer and got ready for bed around 00:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Biddulph 20-12-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67174	Newstead,	Stoke, Stop Q	40A	First Potteries
6010	Stoke, Lytton Street	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
794	Newcastle BS	Tunstall,	94	D&G Bus
116	Tunstall, stop B	Newcastle BS	94	D&G Bus
63358	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
6001	Hanley BS	Biddulph BS	9	D&G Bus
67148	Biddulph BS	Hanley BS	7A	D&G Bus
63115	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63177	Newcastle BS	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	22	First Potteries

Tofday we decided to do a local trip. It was close to Christmas and it would be busy everywhere! Reserch consisted of looking at the times of the #40A and checking the weather. The weather was supposed to be grey, dry and just slightly warmer than average. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up just after 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After getting dressed and packing the trip bag. We set off just after 11:00 and we walked through Blurton onto the A5035. We crossed over the road and we cut through onto Selby Walk and we turned right onto Waterside Drive and walked to the bus stop. The bus was already in the estate awaiting time by the shops. A few minutes later the bus set off towards us. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67174 on a #40A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67174 in Newstead

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Waterside Drive. We continued to the end and we turned left onto Barlaston Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we ran through Dresden. At the end we turned right onto Queens Park Avenue and we ran forwards onto Cocknage Road. We turned left onto Chaplin Road and into Dresden past the site of a new retail park. We turned right onto Belgrave Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Lightwood Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Longton down The Strand. We turned left into Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange. After a brief stop we ran out onto Baths Road. We crossed over the A50 and we went straight onto Foley Road. At the end of the Road we turned right on Longton Hall Road. We climbed the hill and then went down into Blurton. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we climbed up the hill into Heron Cross. We crossed the A50 and at the traffic Light we turned left onto Grove Road. We continued into Mount Pleasant and onto Wheildon Road. We turned right by The Regent onto Smithpool Road and 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 town centre where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67174 before it carried on towards Hanley.

First Potteries 67174 in Stoke

We walked up Church Street and we went into Stoke Cafe where we were going to have dinner. The cafe was quiet as there was a police incident going on across the Road. Matthew headed down to the toilet and I ordered the food. Matthew had a small breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we headed out onto Church Street. We waited at the stop expecting the bus to come into town, but the #11 we saw in the distance turmed left onto the one-way system due to the police incident. We decided to walk towards Lytton Street and we knew the bus would definitely come past there. AS we headed along Church Street we saw D&G bus 6002 on a #9 to Clayton. Wecrossed over the A500 and we waited for a Newcatle bound bus. Wjiulst we waited we saw D1015 masqurading as D1001 on a railtour from Salisbury to Lostock Hall Junction with West Coast Trains 57314 on the rear providin heat for the train. A few minutes later we saw the 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 Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle, informing the driver of the diversion in Stoke. The bus set off down City Road and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. Due to the police incident we diverted around the one-way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Street. We turned right onto Campbell Place and left onto Church Street. We stopped in a safe location to let passenger off in Stoke and we continued on the normal route. We ran forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we spotted a coach pull up on Stubbs Street. We saw it was Copoeland's Tours MIB 270 arriving on a private charter.

Copeland's Tours MIB 270 in Newcastle bus station

We decided to head towards Tunstall as usual. On the way up to the stops we saw D&G Bus 765 parked up on layover.

D&G Bus 765 in Newcastle bus station

We continued to the top stops and we saw a bus parked up. We saw it was D&G Bus 794 and the driver set it up to be the next #94 to Congleton.

D&G Bus 794 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Smart Day ticket on the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout onto the A527 and headed through Wolstanton. As we travelled North up the road we turned right onto Porthill Bank and we we went down the hill and over the A500. We went through Middleport and at Trubshaw Cross we went left onto Brownhills Road. We joined Tunstall High Street and at the top of the Road we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 794 before it continued on towards Congleton.

D&G Bus 794 in Tunstall

We walked along the High Street and we headed into Tunstall Cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and I ordered food. When Matthew returned he had a slice of chocolate cheesecake and a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we had a bit of a wander around town. We turned right onto the Square and Matthew took me to see the former Barrel pub, which id being converted into flats, shops and offices. We walked back onto the High Street and we crossed over the road. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63354 on a #39A to Butt Lane.

First Potteries 63354 in Tunstall

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 116 on a #94 to Newcastle.

D&G Bus 116 in Tunstall

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the High Street and forwards onto Brownhills Road. We ran down the hill to Trubshaw Cross and we joined Longport Road. We crossed over the roundabout and climbed Porthill bank. At the top of the hill we turning left onto Wolstanton High Street. We ran through Wolstanton and out the other side and down into Newcastle. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and we ran onto barracks Road before we turned into the bus station. We walked towards the top of the bus station to catch something towards Hanley. On the way we saw D&G Bus 795 on Layover in beween runs on the #104 to Hanley.

D&G Bus 795 in Newcastle bus station

We were origianlly going to catch a #39 or #39A, but there seemed to be a bit of a gap in the service. We turned down other less direct service to Hanley and we spotted there was a #101 due shortly. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63358 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63358 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Smart Day ticket on the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. 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. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew visited the toilet and then we headed to the car park to get a few bus pictures. On the way we saw First Potteries 35950 on layover.

First Potteries 35950 in Hanley bus station

We climbed the stairs and we took a few bus pictures. We saw D&G Bus 29 on a #16 to Leek.

D&G Bus 29 in Hanley bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 35688 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35688 in Hanley bus station

We came down from the car park and as we apporached the bus station we saw a coach parked up by the Victoria Theatre. As we got closer we saw it was Four Seasons Travel W4 FST supporting one of the shows at theatre.

Four Seasons Travel W4 FST in Hanley

We went into the bus station and we visited the shop. We bought a bottle of Coke, a chocolate bar and a flapjack. We sat down by the stop and we waited for a Biddulph bus. Whilst we waited Matthew had his Bakewell Flapjack. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6001 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G Bus 6001 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Biddulph before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto Bethesda Street. We went onto Marsh Street before turning back into Hanley on Trinity Street. We turned onto Stafford Street and we picked up more passengers before heading out of town along Quadrant Road. We headed through Townsend an onto Chell Street. We went through Sneyd Green and we turned left at Smallthorne Roundabouts onto Ford Green Road. we turned left onto Chell Heath Road through Bradeley and into Chell Heath and passed his old school now sheltered housing. We carried on through Fegg Hayes past the site of new flats. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A527 and we headed up though Brindley Ford past the site on where a developer hopes to build some new homes. We left the A527 at Knypersley and we ran around through the housing estates of Biddulph before running into town via St John's Road, Colliers Way and up Wharf Road to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 6001 before it returned towards Clayton.

D&G Bus 6001 in Biddulph bus station

We chacked the time of the next bus back to Hanley. We had about 25 minutes, so we walked around the corner to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and I got the drinks in. Matthew had a small glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to the bus station and we waited for the bus. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 3017 in between runs on the #95 to Audley.

D&G Bus 3017 in Biddulph bus station

We sat on the bench and Matthew had a Crunchie whilst we waited. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. Ad it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67148 on a #7A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67148 in Biddulph bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the High Street and we turned left onto St Johns Road. We ran around the estate and onto Woodland Street. We crossed over the A527 at Knypersley. We ran through Brown Lees and we rejoined the A527 by the industrial estate. We ran down through Brindley Ford and to Fegg Hayes. We ran up the hill to Chell and we turned left onto High Lane. We ran back through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green into into Hanley. We turned right onto Quadrant Road and we past the shopping centre. We continued onto Stafford Street and we turned right in front of the town hall. We ran onto Bagnall Street and we went forwards into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. As we walked through the bus station we saw Prospect PR71 MEG on a #076 to Manchester.

Prospect PR71 MEG in Hanley bus station

We formulated a plan to get back to Blurton. We would go to Newcastle as quick as possible and head back home on a #22. We had a look around and we saw there was a #9 and a #25. Matthew spotted another bus we could catch. We got to the stand and we saw it was First Potteries 63115 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63115 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Smart day ticket under the scanner before sitting down towards the back of the bus. 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 new minibus building by 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 saw First Potteries 67151 on a #4 to Hanley. 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 we got off the bus. We headed straight over the bus station and we could see the bus on stand. As we got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63177 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63177 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 saw D&G Bus 6006 on a #9 to Clayton. We continued through the hospital 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 where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63177 before it continued towards Longton.

First Potteries 63177 in Blurton

Once off the bus we walked back to the house. Matthew used the computer and we had an apple whilst we waited for mum to return from shopping. When mum got home I went to the chip shop. I returned and Matthew had sausages chips and gravy washd down with a can of Dr Pepper. Later on i took uncle Dave home. Matthew had his medicatio and we did the Blog and uploaded photos. We also wrote an e-mail. Matthew chilled out on his computer until bedtime at 00:00... Mark.