Trip to Etruria / Wolstanton 19-10-2026

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 NHS contract. 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.

Trip to Newcastle / Biddulph 17-10-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67148	Blurton, Magdalen Road	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
67174	Longton Exchange	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
766	Newcastle BS	Tunstall, stop B	104	D&G Bus
63111	Tunstall, stop B	Newcastle BS	99	First Potteries
35689	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
67178	Hanley BS	Biddulph BS	7A	First Potteries
169	Biddulph BS	Newcastle BS	94	D&G Bus
35943	Newcastle BS	Hanford, Mayne Street	101	First Potteries
63146	Hanford, Church Lane	Trentham, Man in Space	21	First Potteries
67148	Trentham, Man in Space	Blurton, Adj Ladybank Grove	22	First Potteries

Today we decided to do a local trip. We asked Matthew if it would be okay to do a local trip on Friday night and he agreed to it. We did no research for the trip other than to check the weather. It was forecast for dry weather with some sunshine, reasoanbly warm for the time of year. Matthew also informed me that had transferred to First Cymru. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We messaged uncle Dave to let him know we were having a local trip and uncle Dave made his own way up to us. We saw that some of the buses were running late so we set off around 11:30 to the bus stop all the way over on Magdalen Road. The bus that we hoped to catch seem to stop in Trentham, and the service behind which was running behind it was one time. Eventually the bus appeared and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67148 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67148 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Magdalen Road and we turned right onto Finstock Avenue. We turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive and at the end we turned right onto Church Road. We followed the road around to the left onto Blurton Road and at the bottom of the hill we turned right onto Longton Hall Lane. We climbed the hill into Longton and onto the A50. We crossed the roundabout onto Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange. We got off the bus and we cut through onto The Strand to the Britannia cafe where we decided to have dinner today. Matthew had a bacon and cheese oatcake and a sausage and cheese oatcake washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished we walked back down The Strand to the bus stop where we spotted First Potteries 67152 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Longton

Almost immediatetly we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67174 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67174 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the Burger King. 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. As we entered Stoke we continued into into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards 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. Once off the bus we headed over to the other side of the bus station. We saw First Potteries 35685 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35685 in Newcastle bus station

We wanted to go towards Tunstall. We turned down First Potteries 67146 on a #98 to Ball Green. We did not want to go into Burslem as Port Vale were at Home. We decided to wait for the #104 as we had not sone that service before. Whilst we waited we saw Hotspur 542 on a #64 to Shrewsbury.

Hotspur 542 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later the bus came around the bus station from being on Layover on Stubbs Street. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 766 on a #104 to Hanley.

D&G Bus 766 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout onto the A527. We turned left onto Wulstan Drive and we turned right onto the Hempstalls Lane. We continued onto Hoon Avenue and forwards again onto Hassam Parade. We turned left onto the B5369 and right onto the A34 and we ran north through Crackley and we turned right onto Peacock Hay Road. There was a new warehouse being built near to the railway line. We continued onto Lowlands Road and right onto the Chatterley Road. We turned left onto the A527 and we turned right onto the A50 and we joined Tunstall High Street. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew then got another picture of D&G Bus 766 before it carried on towards Hanley.

D&G Bus 766 in Tunstall

We crossed over the road and we headed into Tunstall Cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and I ordered him dessert and a drink. When Matthew returned from the toilet he had a strawberry Cheesecake washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and and we crossed back over the road to the same stop. There was a bit of a gap in the service and everything come down from Kidsgrove was seriously delayed. Whilst we waited for our bus we saw First Potteries 63354 on a #39 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63354 in Tunstall

A short time later we saw our bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63111 on a #99 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63111 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. There was already a bus on stand. As we got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35689 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35689 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. On the adjacent stand was Flixbus YS75 AYC on a #980 to Gatwick Airport.

Flixbus YS75 AYC in Hanley bus station

We went into the shop and we bought a bottle of Coke, a falpjack and a chocolate bar. We headed the toilet and after Matthew had been to the toilet we deiced to catch the bus to Biddulph as soon as possible as it was due any minute. We did not go to take bus picture in the multi storey car park. Matthew sat and waited for the busd and had his flapjack. A few minutes later the bus came on stand. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67178 on a #7A to Biddulph.

First Potteries 67178 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 waited for time before setting off out of the bus station. We went down John Street and onto Bethesda Street before we went across onto Marsh Street and then we turned right into Trinity Street. We turned left into Stafford Street and we continued forwards to Quadrant Road and we left Hanley along Town Road. We travelled through Sneyd Green and over Smallthorne roundabouts to Chell. At the roundabout we turned right and we ran down the A527 through Brindley Ford and past the coach depot. We turned left to run through Brown Lees. We crossed over 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. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67178 before it returned on a #7A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67178 in Biddulph bus station

We walked around the corner onto the High Street and we went into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we went to the bar. Matthew had a small glass of Coke. When we had finished we set off outside and we walked up the High Street. We turned right onto Wharf Road. When we got back we had a choice of 2 buses. We saw D&G Bus 3014 on a #95 to Audley.

D&G Bus 3014 in Biddulph bus station

A short time later we saw the bus we decided to catch. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 169 on a #94 to Newcastle.

D&G Bus 169 in Biddulph 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 we turned right onto High Street. We turned left onto Well Street and left onto Princess Street. We crossed over the roundabout onto Church Road and we turned right onto Church Close. We turned left onto Woodland Street and right onto Park Lane. We turned left onto the A527 and we ran through Knypersley into Brindley Ford. We continued down the hill to Fegg Hayes and up the other side towards Turnhurst. We crossed the roundabout and we veered left onto Furlong Road. At the end we turned left onto Tunstall High Street and forwards onto Brownhills Road. As we travelled down to Trubshaw Cross. We ran forwards along the A5271 through Longport and over the A500. We climbed up Porthill Bank before 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 got up and got off the bus and we saw First Potteries 67143 depart on a #22 to Longton. We headed down to the bottom end of the bus station and we waited for the #101. About 10 minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35943 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35943 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanford before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and forwards onto the Southbound A34. We ran past the hospital into Trent Vale and under the A500 into Hanford where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 35943 as it continued towards Stafford.

First Potteries 35943 in Hanford

We walked around the corner to wait for the next bus. The #21 was running in front of the #22 so we could get an extra bus in for the day. A few minutes later the bus came around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63146 on a #21 to Trentham.

First Potteries 63146 in Hanford

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham 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 got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63146 before it continued towards Longton.

First Potteries 63146 in Trentham

We saw on the map that the bus had left Newcastle and was well on it's way. We saw First Potteries 63146 come back from the estate on the #21 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw the bus running down New Inn Lane. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67148 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67148 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus travelled through Trentham up New Inn Lane, 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 67148 before it continued towards Longton.

First Potteries 67148 in Blurton

Once off the bus we headed back to the house and we got back around 18:15. Matthew went on his computer and I went to the chip shop. When I returned, Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Dandelion & Burdock. Matthew continued doing the Blog and he also wrote an e-mail. Later on Matthew had a Flake ice cream and a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 01:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Burslem 16-10-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6009	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
63101	Newcastle BS	Tunstall, stop T2	38	First Potteries
63179	Tunstall, stop T2	Burslem, Marshall Street	103	First Potteries
63118	Burslem, Marshall Street	Hanley BS	38A	First Potteries
63177	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63362	Newcastle BS	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
63175	Longton, Exchange	Fenton Health Centre	11X	First Potteries
23	Newcastle, O/s Cherry Tree PH	Trent Vale, Black Lion	22	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was going to see Grandma, going for a carvery and going to Blurton, but first he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had crumpets with eggs for breakfast. In the morning Matthew chilled out in his room and saw white minibus EA53 JUV parked up behind the Co-op. Later on Matthew went downstairs onto Temple Street and cut through onto City Road. We headed to the bus stop by the flats and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As we got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6009 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 6009 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Travel Express KV63 ODM and ABC Supreme HV22 HKK. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later our bus appeared. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a back to Talke Pits. After a short while we saw First Potteries 69380.

First Potteries 69380 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63101 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63101 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 and we turned right onto Monumet Road and we turned right onto Ashenough Road. We turned 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 where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed into the Square and into the chips shop. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we headed back across the square to the High Street and waited for a Southbound bus. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63179 on a #103 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Burslem before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the High Street and we turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto Scotia Road and we ran into Burslem. Just after Dimensions we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew walked Northwards past Dimension and onto the ground behind where they atre currently doing some development work. We returned back onto Scotia Road and back past Dimensions to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63118 on a #38A to Waterhayes. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Scotia Road and into Burslem town centre. We ran past the site of the new Kiln Gate Retail park and we continued into Cobridge and down into Hanley. We joined Hope Street and we ran forwards to Stafford Street. We turned right at the end past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street before entering the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63177 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 63177 in Hanley bus station

We got on and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned right onto Shelton New Road and we saw Cabability minibus DG17 UYM parkd up at their depot. We ran down through Etruria an up into Hartshill before joining the A52. We ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one way system and we turned left on the roundabout onto Barracks Road. We got to the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We set off on foot up Castle Walk and we visited Home Bargains. We walked up Castle Walk and we turned right into Ironmarket past the old RBS bank which Titanic Brewery hope to turn into a pub. We turned left onto Castle Walk and Costa coffee. Matthew had a lemon muffin washed down with a botte of Coke. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. When we had finished we got back onto Castle Walk and we turned left onto barracks Road and we veered left onto Stubbs Street and into the bus station. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 63362 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63362 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. where we got up and got off the bus. We walked over to Tesco and Matthew used the toilet. Once off we walked onto The Strand and we walked to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63175 on a #11X to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63175 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sitting down. The bus set off down The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down under the railway bridge onto King Street. We ran down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the petrol station. We got up and got off the bus. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. Matthew chilled out until it was time for us to come and pick him up. We arrived around 15:00 and we came downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We ran under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and we went forwards onto the A52 and past the former pub which is going to be a Spar shop. We ran into Hartshill and we turned left onto The Avenue. We turned right onto Parkstone Avenue and left onto Occupation Street. We parked up near to Grandmas and we headed inside out of the heat. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. Matthew also helped himself to some cheesecake! When it was time to go we set off on foot to the A34 and we waited for a bus towards Trent Vale. Across the road we saw Happy Days LC24 HDC pull up at the bus stop. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63172 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 63172 in Newcastle

A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 23 on a #22 to Longton. We got on the bus and we booked to Trent Vale before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A34 and we turned left into the hospital. We saw City Centre Central YC20 LKK. We turned right onto Hilton Road and we ran forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the A34. We got up and got off at the next stop. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 23 as it carried on towards Longton.

D&G Bus 23 in Trent Vale

We headed along the A34 and we walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a carvery followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream and butterscotch sauce. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 35691 on a #101 to Stafford and D&G Bus 108 running out of service towards the depot. Once we had finished eating we set off along the A34. We ran under the A500 in Hanford and we continued into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we continued into Blurton. We got back around 20:05. 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 can of Cherry Coke. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Kidsgrove 15-10-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
7239 VT	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	50	Stanton's of Stoke
63361	Hanley BS	Kidsgrove, Mount Road	39	First Potteries
67174	Kidsgrove, Mount Road	Chesterton, Rosevale Court	39	First Potteries
67177	Chesterton, Rosevale Court	Hanley BS	39A	First Potteries
63172	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries
67176	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63178	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35691	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
63171	Fenton, Warrington Road	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the dentist. Matthwe went into the living room and we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we went onto Christchurch Street. We walked through the passageway and across the car park onto City Road and white minibus EA53 JUV.

EA53 JUV in Fenton

We turned left onto Victoria Road and walked up to the square and crossed over the road. We waited at the bus stop for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was Stanton's of Stoke 7239 VT on a #50 to Hanley.

Stanton's of Stoke 7239 VT in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walkd down to the bottom of the bus station. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63361 on a #39 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63361 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we ran forwards onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and left onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto New Hall Street and we re-joined Marsh Street. We ran forwards onto the A50 and we ran through Cobridge up to Burslem. We ran into the centre of town past the old Lloyds bank and onto Scotia Road past the Lidl. We turned left onto Williamson Street and right onto Tunstall High Street. We continued up the High Street past the City Centre Central depot and past the Tesco Express. We ran to towards Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5371 we walked onto the A50 and we headed into Tesco. The is a new coffee shop inside of Tesco. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we went bought a meal deal. We came out of the shop and we crossed over the A50 and we went past the pub. Matthew had egg on toast. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Afterwards Matthew had a game of Pool. Once we had finished in the pub we walked back to the bus stop. We set off onto Liverpool Road and we turned into the B5371 and we saw D&G Bus 136 on a #95 to Audley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67174 on a #39 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67174 in Kidsgrove

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along The Avenue. We turned left onto Lower Ash Road and right onto Mitchell Avenue. We turned left onto Harecastle Avenue and we turned left onto The A34 and we saw Ladyline Coaches RIL 1017. We ran up to the traffic lights and we crossed over the junction on Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto Swan Bank and we turned left onto Chester Road. We ran around the estate and we Ashenough Road. We turned left onto Monument Road and left onto High Street. We ran down to the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Talke Road. We ran through Red Street and we past community centre. We ran down Crackley Bank and we got up and gt off the bus. Once off the bus we went to Dragon Square. We walked down the road to the shop and Matthew bought a can of Coke. We returned to the bus stop and we waited for the next bus towards Kidsgrove. Matthew ate a bacon bap and drank his coke. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67177 on a #39A 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 Crackley bank and we ran down into Chesterton. We ran through Chesterton along the B5500 and we turned left onto London Road. Part way along we turned right onto Holditch Road and we ran through the industrial estate. We re joined the A34 and we ran south towards Newcastle. By the old bus depot we turned left onto Liverpool Road and then left onto the A52. At the Jubilee roundabout we turned right onto barracks road and then we entered Newcastle bus station. 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 Forge Lane. We turned left onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned right onto Etruria Valeey Link Road and 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 turned right onto the ring road and we ran around anti-clockwise to Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up the hill to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63172 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63172 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. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67176 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 and in the petrol station. 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 set off along Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street. We turned right onto Ironmarket and we stopped at the pub. For dinner Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Ironmarket and we turned left onto Castle Walk to the bus station and we booked a taxi. When the taxi turned up it was a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off along Hassell Street. We turned left onto Barracks Road and we crossed over the Jubilee roundabout and we ran onto the one-way system. We ran onto the A52 and we ran out of Newcastle. We veered left onto Shelton New Road and we ran down to the A500. We headed Southwards to Stoke and we came off the A500 onto City Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street. We got out of the taxi and we went back to residentual unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chiiled out in his room. 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. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 63178 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. Once off the bus Matthew got a picture of First Potteries 63178 before it returned towards Hanley on a #11 service.

First Potteries 63178 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35691 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35691 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A34. we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. As we travelled through the hospital. We came out of the hospital and 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 College Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We continued onto Cleveland Road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued along Bethesda Street before turning right onto John Street. We ran up the hill into the bus station and onto stand. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus to Newcastle. We crossed over Lichfield Street. We called for a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off down Lichfield Street and over the ring road. We crossd over the road to Lidl. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we went around the shop. We bought a pack of Bakewell Slices. We crossed back over the Victoria Road and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63171 on a #6 to Meir.

First Potteries 63171 in Joiners Square

We got on the bus and booked to Fenton. We sat down and the bus set off on Victoria Road past Adsa and the B&M. 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. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right 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 to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Penkhull 14-10-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63356	Longton, Exchange	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries
6008	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
63175	Newcastle BS	Longton, Market Street	11	First Potteries
67181	Longton, Exchange	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 35943 on a #40 to Newstead. Later on Matthew went downstairs to do his shopping. We set of onto City Road. After crossing over the road we turned right into Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. Part way down Victoria Road. We turned left off Victoria Road and towards the supermarket. In Aldi Matthew picked up his weekly shopping and we got a lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went 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 and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left into Baker Street. We continued onto Glebedale Road and we went to the doctors. We returned to the residential unit along Baker Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We got in a car and we set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and we turned left onto the A50. We ran through Longton. We turned left onto Baths Road. Matthew went to Tesco Extra. Once out of the taxi we walked through onto The Strand and went to the Cafe Delight. Matthew had a brunch washed down with a can of Coke. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63356 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. The bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. We continued down to Aldi and we did some shopping. After we had done the shopping we got a Lucky Seven 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. we went upstairs to his room and use his computer. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw First Potteries 63354 on a #11X to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching and we saw it was D&G Bus 6008 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 6008 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme YA67 VBB. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once 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 69380. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63175 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63176 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over Market Street and onto Transport Lane.We went into the Bennett Precinct and out the other side into the car park. We then we into Wilko's where Matthew brought home accessories. We continued past Wilko and around B&B and we walked onto the Strand. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67181 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67181 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sitting down. The bus set off down The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down under the railway bridge onto King Street. We ran down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the petrol station. 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. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we walked back into Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. We went downstairs and got in the car and set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we joined the A52. We ran under the railway line and we crossed over the A500. We ran into Stoke town centre and around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we turned right onto Chamberlain Avenue and we stopped at one of the house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished the drink we returned to Fenton by car. We got in the car and we set off onto Chamberlain Avenue and we turned left London Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We turned right onto Liverpool Street and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we veered left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran to the end before turning left onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew went out to KFC. Matthew went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and right onto City Road. We walked past Philpots and at the roundabout we turned right into Burger King. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished eating we walked back along City Road and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a drink of orange. 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.