Trip to Chesterton / Stoke 24-05-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63115	Chesterton, Wolstanton Road	Newcastle BS	39	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. After we had finished eating we went outside to the bus stop to wait for a bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63115 on a #39 to Hanley. 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 A34 and we ran through Milehouse and as we headed towards Newcastle and we turned left onto Liverpool Road and left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and we turned right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked over to the car and we got in the car. We set off onto Barracks Road and we turned left onto the A34. We turned left onto The Avenue and we ran up to Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke and onto the one-way system. 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 went forwards onto King Street. We ran under the railway line into LOngton and we went forwards onto Market Street past the former Nat West bank. We turned left onto Anchor Road and right onto Sutherland Road. We turned left onto Weston Coyney Road and we turned into the Cinder Hill industrial estate to see if there was anything at Reids. The was and unidentified railway waggon onm a low loader. We continued up Weston Coyney Road passed the site of a new Lidl. We turned left onto the A520 and left onto the A5272. We turned right onto Hulme Road and we stopped at Park Hall. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we went to look at a horse box that had been fitted out inside as a camper van. The guy who owned the vehicle kindly let Matthew have a look inside! Afterwards we returned to the car. We set off out of Park Hall onto Hulme Road and we turned right onto the A5272. We turned left into the road outside the bus garage and we stopped to see what was at the Scraggs garage today. We saw Scraggs VT 9389 parked up on the yard.

Scraggs VT 9389 in Adderley Green

Also seen was Scraggs 1655 VT. We turned left onto the A5272 and left onto Anchor Road. We turned right omto Mossfield Drive and we drove to the far end. We got out of the car and we walked around the back of the D&G Bus garage. We saw D&G Bus 146 parked up in the row.

D&G Bus 146 in Adderley Green

Also seen was D&G Bus 797.

D&G Bus 797 in Adderley Green

Also seen was D&G Bus 503 parked up. We got back into the car and we drove down to the other end of Mossfield Drive. We got out of the car and we walked down the footpath to the First Pottereis bus garage. We walked around the garage and we saw an number of First 36829. We turned left onto the A5272 and we cut behind the back of the pertol station. At the side of the bus garage behind the petrol station we saw First 36825 which is at the depot for a repaint.

First 36825 in Adderley Green

Also seen was another bus from the same batch. First 36833 was also at the garage for a repaint.

First 36833 in Adderley Green

Another vehicle seen was First 36305.

First 36305 in Adderley Green

We cut back out onto Anchor road and we turned right by the new advertising hoarding along the path behind the bus garage where we saw First 36321 which is currently at Adderley Green for assessment for future electric vehicles. We turned left and up the hill back to the car. When we got back to the car we got in and Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. We set off along Mossfield Drive and we turned right onto Anchor Road. As we travelled down Anchor Road, the carrier bag we had bough the cans out into the car was sucked out of the window by the wind! We ran into Longton and we turned left onto Market Street. We turned left onto Commerce Street and at the roundabout we turned right onto The Strand. We ran under the railway bridge and onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and we turned left onto the A50 link road. We turned right and we joined the Westbound A50. At Sideway we headed towards the incinerator and we ran forwards onto White Rock Road. We continued onto Railway Cottages and we turned left. We turned around at the end of the road and we drove back to the turning circle to wait for the buses. We saw D&G Bus 6001 on a #24 to Newstead. Also seen was D&G Bus 6003 on a #27A to Newstead. After we had seen the bus we went to drop off uncle Dave. We set off along Railway Cotages and we ran forwards onto White Rock Road. We crossed over the A500 and we turned right onto Campbell Road. We turned right onto Selwyn Street and left onto Maclaglan Street. We turned left onto Woodhouse Street and we saw white mininbus and Travel Express YJ61 HAU. We turned around and we turned right onto Maclaglan Street. We turned right onto Stamer Street and right onto Butler Street. We turned left onto Woodhouse Street and we saw Shelton Care Group LN26 SYP parked up in the property on the corner. We ran forwards onto Fleming Road and we turned right onto South Wolfe Street. We crossed over Church Street onto Kingsway and we turned right onto Glebe Street. We turned left onto Church Street and we turned right onto the A500. We veered left onto Wheidon Road and we stopped to drop off uncle Dave we ran back up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. At Heron Cross we turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed the A50. We ran through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street and we turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog. For tea Matthew had chicken sandwiches follwed by a can of Cherry Coke. Later on Matthew had some biscuits and watched YouTube. Matthew had a bath and got ready for bed. Matthew went to bed around 23:30... Mark.

Trip to Stockport / Manchester 23-05-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
10042	Stockport Interchange	Manchester, Chorlton Street	197	Stagecoach Manchester
WDS240	Manchester, Piccadilly Gardens	Stretford, Arndale	15	Metroline
10443	Stretford, Arndale	Chorlton Cum Hardy	23	Stagecoach Manchester
10048	Chorlton Cum Hardy	Didsbury, Stop E	23	Stagecoach Manchester
TEH190	Didsbury, Stop C	Rusholme, Grandale Street	42	Metroline
TEH159	Rusholme, Grandale Street	Stockport Interchange	42	Metroline
10046	Stockport Interchange	Stockport, Belmont Way	25	Stagecoach Manchester

Today we decided to re-visit Stockport. We gave Matthew a choice of where to go on Friday night and from the map he chose to go to Stockport. Research for the trip consisted of looking at where we parked and where we ate for the last trip, and to check the weather. The weather for the weekend was warm, dry and sunny. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:15 and had crumpets and a can of orange Fanta. After getting ready we set off around 11:30. We set off through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued down Wheildon Road and we joined the Northbound A500. We travelled through Stoke and Etruria and we headed into Cheshire. Travelling up the A500 we saw Alfa coaches, A133 & A132, an unidentified Pulhams Coach, Eavesway EV75 WAY and HW Travel T25 HWT. There was a queue up to the junction and after a short while we joined the Northbound M6. As we travelled Northwards up the M6 we saw IH Travel BV25 MHU. At junction 19 we joined the Eastbound A556 and after a few miles we joined the M56. Near to Cheadle we ran forwards onto the M60. We came off the M60 at junction 1 and we joined the Eastbound A5145. We turned right onto under the M60 and left onto Great Egerton Street. We got to the car park, only to find the car park had been demolished! We continued along Great Egerton Street and we went into the Red Rock multi storey car park. We parked onto top of the furniture shop and we headed back to the multi storey and used the lift to get back down to ground level. We went down to Bridgefield Street and we turned right onto Port Street. We turned right onto Mersey Square and we went into Greggs. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards went outside to mum. I queued up to get food and Matthew went to Tesco Express with mum and bought some snacks. After we had been to the shops we sat down in the square and Matthew had a sausage roll and a can of orange Fanta. After we had finished eating we said goodbyr to mum and we set off on foot through the square to Stockport Interchange. We walked out the other end to get a few pictures of the buses arriving into the Interchange. We saw High Peak 812 on a #199 from Buxton.

High Peak 812 in Stockport Interchange

We walked back into the Interchange and we looked for something old to catch. We saw an old Enviro 400 on stand. As we got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 10042 on a #197 to Manchester.

Stagecoach Manchester 10042 in Stockport Interchange

We got on the bus and we bought Bee Network bus only day tickets at £5 each before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and we went forwards onto Swain Street. We travelled Northwards onto the A5145 and we went under the M60. We headed Westwards and we turned right onto pyramid Roundabout avoiding lane. We re-joined the Westbound A5145 and we turned right onto Heaton Road and we turned left onto Clifton Road. We travelled through Heaton Mersey and we turned right onto Mauldeth Road. We continued into Green End and we re-joined onto Burnage Lane and we crossed over onto Slade Land into Levenshulme and we turned right onto the B5093. We turned left onto the A6 and we ran north through Crowcroft Park and Longsight. We turned left onto the A5184 and we ran north through Chorlton. We turned right onto B5117 into Manchester and we saw Metroline WDS245 on a #15 to Flixton. We turned right onto the A5103 and we past the fromer NatWest bank which has now closed. We turned right onto Chorlton Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 10042 before it returned towards Hanley.

Stagecoach Manchester 10042 in Manchester

Once off the bus we walked along Chorlton Street and we crossed over Portland Street. Matthew spotted Cafe Nero and we went straight in and into the back to find the toilet. I suspect that he had been here before on one of his previous trips. After using the facilities we came back to the counter and Matthew had a slice of lemon meringue cheesecake and a bottle of Coke. After we had finished eating we went outside onto Portland Street and we saw Rotala Diamond 20632 which had arrived on a #87 from Stretford.

Rotala Diamond 20632 in Manchester

We continued along Portland Street and we turned left into Piccadilly Gardens Interchange. We had a look at what we might be able to catch out. We saw Go North West 3435 on a #37 to Bolton.

Go North West 3435 in Manchester

We might have normally done a #263 as this service was a former Arriva service. Arriva pulled out of Manchester when they didn't get a Bee Network contract to run buses. We saw Metroline DE517 on a #263 to Altricham.

Metroline DE517 in Manchester

After a look around we decided to head South Westwards. We saw a bus approaching the stand. As it got closer we saw it was Metroline WDS240 on a #15 to Flixton.

Metroline WDS240 in Manchester

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus only day ticket on the scanner before we went upstairs and we sat down. The bus set off out of the terminal and we turned right onto Portland Street. We turned left onto Princess Street and right onto Whitworth Street. We turned left onto Oxford Street and we turned right onto the B5219 and we crossed over the B5218 and we turned right onto Kings Road into Firswood and through Stretford. We turned right onto the A5145 and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Metroline WDS240 before in continued Northwards towards Flixton.

Metroline WDS240 in Stretford

We crossed over the road and there was already a bus at the bus stop. As we got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 10443 on a #23 to Stockport. We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus only day ticket on the scanner before we went upstairs and we sat down. We set of along the A5145 and we crossed over the A56. We ran for about a mile and we veered left onto the A6010. We ran into Chorlton Cum Hardy and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Stagecoach Manchester 10443 as it continued towards Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 10443 in Chorlton

Once off the bus we walked along the road and we went into a bar. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we headed to the bar and Matthew had a can of Coke. We sat on a table by the window and we had our drinks. There was football on the TV, Hull City vs Middleborough in the Championship playoff final. It was still 0-0 at this point. After we had finished our drinks we headed back to the bus stop where we had got off. We stood nearby in the shade and we waited for a bus. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 10048 on a #23 to Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 10048 in Chorlton

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus only day ticket on the scanner before we went upstairs and we sat down. We set of along the A6010 and we turned right onto the B5217. We ran forwards onto the Southbound A5145 and we continued through Barlow Moor. We continued through West Didsbury and as we got into the village we turned right where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 10048 as it continued towards Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 10048 in Didsbury

Once off the bus we headed to the crossroads and we crossed over the road to get a look at the ghost sign above Costa Coffee. Afterwards we crossed over the road and we headed to the opposite bus stop. Whilst we waited for a bus Matthew had a sausage roll. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Metroline TEH190 on a #42 to Piccadilly Gardens.

Metroline TEH190 in Didsbury

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus only day ticket on the scanner before we went upstairs and we sat down. We set off along the A5145 and we continued Northwards onto the B5093. We ran through Withington and Fallowfields. We continued North into Rusholme and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of Metroline TEH190 as it continued towards Manchester.

Metroline TEH190 in Rusholme

We crossed over the road and we immediatley saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Metroline TEH159 on a #42 to Stockport.

Metroline TEH159 in Rusholme

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus only day ticket on the scanner before we went upstairs and we sat down. We set off down the A5093 and we ran through Fallowfields and Withington. We continued into Didsbury and we joined the Southbound A5145. We followed the road as it turned to the East and we passed Parrs Wood. We continued through Heaton Mersey and we ran down into the valley and towards Stockport. We turned right and ran under the M60 and we turned left onto Heaton Lane. We turned right onto Astley Street and we pulled up outside the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went into the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. We need to catch something up the A6 to where mum was, and we spotted an old bus on the #25. As we got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 10046 on a #25 to the Trafford Centre.

Stagecoach Manchester 10046 in Stockport Interchange

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus only day ticket on the scanner for the final time today before we sat down at the back of the bus. We set off throught the interchange and we turned right onto Astley Street. We turned right onto Heaton Lane and left onto the Northbound A6. We ran up the hill for 3 stops and we got up and got off the bus. nce off the bus Matthew got another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 10046 as it continued towards the Trafford Centre.

Stagecoach Manchester 10046 in Stockport

Once off the bus we crossed over the A6 and we walked along Belmont Way and we walked into the car park outside of Farmfoods where mum was waiting for us. We got in the car and Matthew had a part bottle of Tizer off mum. We turned right onto Belmont Wat and we turned left onto A6188. We turned right onto Broadstone Road and left onto Keswick Road. We stopped at the chip shop and I went to get food. When I got back into the car Matthew indicated he needed to toilet. We set off along Keswick Road and we turned left onto Carnforth Road. We continued onto Nelstrop Road. We turned left onto Broadstone Road and we ran into Heaton Chapel. We went through the crossroad and we spotted a bar so we pulled over. We walked to the bar and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew had a bottle of Coke. We walked back to the car and Matthew drank the Coke and had sausage chips and gravy. We set off along School Lane and we joined the Southbound A6. We ran back into Stockport and we ran over the top of the Interchange. We turned right onto Greek Street and we turned right onto Shaw Heath. We turned left onto Wood Street passing the corner of the Stagecoach bus garage and we ran forwards onto Hollywood Way. We crossed over the Mersey and we joined the Westbound M60. We ran for a few miles before running onto the M56. We turned left onto the the A556 and we passed the site of the new Tatton sevices. We ran for a few more miles and we joined the Southbound M6. As we travlled Southwards we were passed by ABC Coach hire OY73 BLF as we came off at junction 16.

ABC Coach hire OY73 BLF on the M6

At junction 16 we went South down the A500 through Longport and Etruria into Stoke. We came off the A500 and we diverted onto Wheildon Road. We dropped off uncle Dave and Matthew got out to use the toilet. He also had some of uncle Rob's Fanta. We updated uncle daves calendar to show recent activity. Once we had dropped off uncle Dave we set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now up for sale. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we saw green minibus R482 NDM parked up. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 19:40. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. We watched Youtube and we got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 22-05-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6011	Fenton, adj Travers Court	UHNS, Main Entrance	1	D&G Bus
35939	UHNS, Main Entrance	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
35687	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
6002	Hanley BS	Stoke, stop C2	9	D&G Bus
6010	Stoke, stop C1	Fenton, Victoria Place	1	D&G Bus
781	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
35685	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, O/s The Cherry Tree PH	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was returning to Blurton, going to the pub and going to Grandma's, but first he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew also had a shower as the bath was broke. He was going out to the hospital later on. Matthew chilled out in his room until it was time to go out. Matthew went downstairs onto Temple Street and cut through onto City Road. He walked to the bus stop by the flats. He waited for a bus towards the hospital. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6011 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 6011 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital 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 passed the Noah's Ark pub and Just after the pub we turned left by the Co-operative Food store and we headed to the hospital. Once in the hospital grounds we got up and got off the bus. Matthew got another picture of D&G Bus 6011 as it continued towards Park Site.

D&G Bus 6011 in the UHNS

Matthew walked into the hospital and went to his appointment. On the way in we saw Ambicorp FJ23 BKA by the entrance of the hospital.

Ambicorp FJ23 BKA in the UHNS

After his appointment, Matthew visited the toilet. He stopped at the Costa Coffee and had can of Fanta. Afterwards we headed to the main through road to wait for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Pottereis 35939 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35939 in the UHNS

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of the hospital and we turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We headed over Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We went to the chip shop and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we headed back to the bus station. We crossed over the ring road and Lichfield Street and into the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Newcastle. We saw First Potteries 63177 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 63177 in Hanley bus station

We turned down the Stafford bus and we waited for a double decker. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 35687 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35687 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street onto Bethesda street where we crossed over the ring road and we ran down through Shelton along Cauldon Road and we turned left onto Station Road outside the railway station. We went forwards onto A52 and we followed the road around to the right and under the railway line. We crossed over the A500. We continued into Stoke centre along Church Street. We went out of the other side of Stoke and up Hartshill Road into Hartshill. We turned left into The Avenue and we ran down to Hilton Road and we turned right into the hospital where we saw Magnum PF64 RJJ. We ran through the hospital and we turned right onto the A34. We ran up to Newcastle and forwards onto Barracks Road at the roundabout. We came into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we decide to head back towards Fenton. Whilst we waited for a bus Matthew had a can of Coke. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. We saw it was D&G Bus 6002 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G Bus 6002 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road. At the roundabout we went left onto Newcastle lane and we ran up the hill into the centre of Penkhull. We turned left onto St Thomas Place and forwards onto Princes Street. We past the old school. on the left old North Staffs Royal Infirmary which is currently being redeveloped. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran down into Stoke. We ran onto Church Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed into Stoke Market and Matthew used the toilet. We went back to the stop on Church Street to wait for a bus towards Fenton. As short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6010 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 6010 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Around 14:45 we turned to pick up Matthew. Matthew came downstairs to see us on Temple Street. We dropped some stuff in the car and we said goodbye to mum. We cut through onto City Road and past the site of the former Afford rent-a-car and we waited at the bus stop. The real time display said the next bus to Newcastle wasn't for nearly 40 minutes! Luckily there was a D&G bus running late that was not showing on the display. A few minutes later we saw the bus approavhing. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 781 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 781 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 the bus struggled all the hill. It could only manage to go up at walking pace! We ran into Hartshill and we past the former pub which will be a new convenience shop. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw blue minibus SB73 PZW. 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 afterwards we headed down the bottom of the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Grandma's. Whilst we waited we saw recent arrival D&G Bus 5220 arrive running out of service.

D&G Bus 5220 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw a bus approaching. AS it came on stand we saw it was First Potteries 35685 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35685 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we went upstairs and sitting down. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. We got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 35685 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35685 in Newcastle

As we were about to set off to Grandma's we saw Paul's of Stoke Y15 POS heading Southwards.

Paul's of Stoke Y15 POS in Newcastle

We walked along the A34 and we walked up to the hill towards grandma's. 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 63346 on a #101 to Stafford and D&G Bus 110 on a #22 to Longton. Once we had finished eating we set off along the A34 and we turned left onto London Road. We ran towards Stoke and we stopped at Sainsbury's for petrol. After filling up we set off onto London Road and we turned left onto All Saints Road. We turned right onto Fletcher Road and we continued onto South Terrace. We turned right onto and right onto Campbell Road. We joined the A500 up to Sideway and we turned right onto the Eastbound A50. We ran up to Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We stopped at Blurton Road and Matthew went to the shop. Matthew picked up a bottle of Dr Pepper, a cake and a flapjack. We got back in the car and we set off on to Blurton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back around 19:25. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and sent a couple of e-mails. Later on Matthew had a the cake and a can of Cherry Coke. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Kidsgrove 21-05-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67150	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63349	Newcastle BS	Kidsgrove, St Johns RC	38	First Potteries
67157	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Hanley, stop S7	38A	First Potteries
63363	Hanley BS	Fenton, Health Centre	11	First Potteries
67154	Fenton, adj Temple Street	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63356	Hanley BS	Goldenhill, St John's Church	103	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window we saw Safeguard YJ67 CNK. Matthew got ready to go to Newcastle. When it was time to go out we went downstairs and onto Temple Street. We turned cut through onto City Road and we headed towards the bus stop. The traffic was unusually busy and the bus was a little late. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 67150 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67150 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 we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a back to Talke Pits. We waited for a back to Talke Pits. After a short while we saw First Potteries 35945 on the #25 to Keele. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63349 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63349 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 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 got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5371. As we turned into the A50 and we went into the Caffe Latte. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards he had sausage and cheese oatcake washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished in the Caffe Latte we walked back onto the A50 and across to the bus stop where we waited for a #38A to Hanley. A short time later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 67157 on a #38A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off along the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards through Sandyford past the retail park into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street. We continued down the High Street and we ran past the former Co-operative bank. We turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto Scotia Road and past the the old bus garage before running up the hill into Burslem town centre. We continued into Cobridge and down into Hanley. We joined Hope Street and we ran forwards to Stafford Street. We got up and got off the bus. We continued along Stafford Street and we walked up Piccadilly into Tontine Square. We continued along Tontine Street. Once we had finished we went to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. After visiting shops in the shopping centre we walked down Tontine Square. We went into Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63363 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63363 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Essex 36829 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran under the railway line. We turned left onto Markets Street and we followed the one-way 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 the bus. We walked down City Road and we turned right onto onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room to chill out and use the computer. He also watched buses out of the window. After a few minutes we saw white minibus FJ26 AYL. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw a bus approaching. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67154 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 and 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 and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and we got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63356 on a #103 to Crewe. We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before sitting 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 went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto trinity Street and then left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams. We followed the road around to the left and then back onto marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Buslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. At the corner we turned right onto Tunstall High Street and past the A527 where there is a new pertol station. We continued North onto the A50. We ran through Goldenhill and we got up and got off the bus. We walked down to the Goldenhill Community Centre and we went to a fun day. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards had chicken nuggets and chips for tea. Matthew had a can of Coke. For dessert Matthew had some cake. When we had finished we got back into the car and we set off onto the A50. We ran North into Kidsgrove and we turned right onto Mount Road. We continued onto Pennyfield Road and we ran up through Harriseahead and towards Mow Cop. We continued up to the Edge of Biddulph and we turned right onto the A527. We ran Southwards through Brown Lees and Brindley Ford and we followed the road through Knypersley and Fegg Hayes up to Chell. We continued along the A527 through Pits Hill and Sandyford and down to the A500. We ran Southwards through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We ran up the A52 under the railway line and we ran forwards onto City Road and into Fenton. We turned right into Manor Street and left into Victoria Road and we continued onto Victoria Road and we stopped at Buzz Bingo. Matthew went to the toilet and had a down with a cup of Coke. We got an ABC Supreme taxi back to the residential unit. We set off up Victoria Road. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. 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

Trip to Hanley / Longton 19-05-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67158	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63359	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries
67172	Fenton, Christchurch Street	Longton, Tideswell Road	11	First Potteries
67142	Longton, stop E	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up around 08:00 and had his medication. For breakfast he had toast and orange juice. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Safeguard YJ67 CNK. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus 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 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 ans 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. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We walked through the town centre and just before the Intu Potteries shopping centre we turned right onto Huntbach Street. We crossed over the ring road and we walked up the hill to the dentist. Matthew had a check-up and then set off back through Hanley. We walked through Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We went into the market hall and we stopped at Cafe No 22 and Matthew had sausage oatcakes and a bottle of coke. We went past Realm of Distinction and it is temporarily closed. We went up in the lift and we walked though and down onto Stafford Street and we went onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 111 on a #24 to Newstead. As short time later we saw a bus approach the stand. We saw it was First Potteries 63359 on a #6 to Park Hall.

First Potteries 63359 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 up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road and we stopped at Derby Street Pharmacy. After the brief stop we went up Glebedale Road. We turned left onto Baker Street and we turned right Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room. Matthew used his computer and watched television in his room. Whilst he waited he had a can of Coke. We went downstairs and cut through onto City Road. We crossed over at the crossing and we headed to the stop outside the shops. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67172 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67172 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 past the Burger King. As we ran up onto King Street and we ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We got up and got off the bus. Once off up Anchor Road we went to the Premier shop where Matthew had a can of Coke. We walked back along Anchor Road and we turned left onto Wood Street and past the former GP Surgery where work has started to build new flats. Once off the bus we went down The Strand and we saw Travel Express LF66 HKD.

Travel Express LF66 HKD in Longton

We ran under the railway line onto King Street to wait a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67142 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67142 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road and we saw the Burger King starting to take shape. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto 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.