Trip to Etruria / Wolstanton 24-08-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
HF64 AJU	Fenton	Westbury Park	Charter	Travel Express
HF64 AJU	Westbury Park	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express

Today Matthew was going back to the residential unit, but not before he had been out for dinner and to get his weekly shopping. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up just after 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready and we went out just before 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 35684 on a #101 to Hanley. We continued into Newcastle and we turned right onto Barracks Road where we saw D&G Bus 110 on a #33 to Westlands. 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 35688 on #501 Festival Park retail.

First Potteries 35688 in Wolstanton

We went into the shop and we did Matthew weekly shop. After we returned to the car we saw red minibus BG61 LHN parked up outside of B&M. We set off out of the retail park and we turned right 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 turned right onto Ryecroft and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We joined the A52 and we ran up to Hartshill. We turned left onto Shelton New Road and we saw Cabability WA64 BRX. We turned right and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran up to sideway and we saw D&G 146 on a #24 to Norton. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off onto Stanley Matthews Way. We turned left onto the A5035 and we got to Blurton around 14:20. Across the way we saw silver minibus FY55 EVC parked up.

FY55 EVC in Blurton

We got back in the house and Matthew had a cider lolly and a can of Cherry Coke. We chilled out on the computer and we did some of the Blog. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw blue minibus RV08 VMM parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had sausage and potatoes followed by a cake bar. Washed it down with a can of Irn Bru. Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Westbury Park. We went downstairs and we saw it was Travel Express HF64 AJU. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road. We ran down the into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the the A500 and we turned left onto Southbound A500. We ran past Sideway to Hanford. We turned right onto the A519 and we turned left onto Westbury Road and to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a a glass of Coke. After we had finished in the pub we returned to Fenton in Travel Express HF64 AJU. We set off onto Westbury Road and we turned right to run anti-clockwide around the estate. We turned right onto Wye Road and we crossed over Seabridge Lane and we turned left onto the Northbound A519. We ran into Newcastle and we went around the roundabout onto Barracks Road and past the bus station. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout onto the A53 and we ran through Basford to Etruria. We got onto the Southbound A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the raileay line and up into Fenton. We continued up City Road before turning right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Stafford 04-07-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67156	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
35946	Hanley BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
35944	Stafford, Cope Street	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
146	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	104	D&G Bus
67154	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 63365 on a #11 to Hanley. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 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 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 Street 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. We turned right onto John Street and once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67180 on a #18 to Leek. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 35946 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35946 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford 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. 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. As we got to the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and past the roundabout where the new KFC has been built. We continued down to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. After going around the one-way system and onto Stafford Road. We crossed over the A34 onto Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We saw former London Borough of Enfield minibus EX68 HHS. We rejoined the A34 at the roundabout where the A51 goes Eastwards and we ran Southwards through the fast section on the A34 to the A513 roundabout. We ran the last couple of miles into town down the A34 onto Foregate Street and we turned right onto Chell Road where we got up and got off the bus. We set off along the path through to Mount Street and we continued onto Princes Street. We turned right onto Gaolgate Street and past the Market Square to the Guildhall shopping centre. After a quick stop at Cash Converters. We continued through the Market Square and forwards onto Gaolgate Street. Matthew visited Caffè Nero. For dinner Matthew had a sausage egg and bacon Ciabatte and a glass of Coke followed by a lemon drizzle cake. When we had finished we returned to the bus station along Greengate Street and we ran up Market Square and Greengate Street and we passed old Hailfax bank. We crossed over the roundabout onto Bridge Street. We crossed over the Bridge Street and forwards onto Newport Road. We waited for the next bus towards Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw Chaserider 191 on a #828 to Lichfield.

Chaserider 191 in Stafford

A short time later we saw Select Bus 6 on a #875 to Cannock.

Select Bus 6 in Stafford

Also seen was Select Bus 36 on a #7 to Rickerscote.

Select Bus 36 in Stafford

We set off on foot onto Newport Road and We went down the steps and got onto the the canal at the other end of the A34 and onto South Walls. We turned right onto Greengate Walk and we turned right into Tipping Street. We turned right onto Eastgate Street and we turned right onto Cope Street past the Walker Bakery. We turned right onto South Walls and up to the bus stop. A short time later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 35944 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35944 in Stafford

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off along Cope Street and left onto Eastgate Street. We ran forwards onto Salter Street and we turned left onto North Walls. We headed Northwards and we ran into the bus station. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran North through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for the next bus back Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63362 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63362 in Newcastle bus station

As it got closer we saw that it was D&G Bus 146 on the #104 to Hanley. 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. 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 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 we ran into Burslem town centre. We ran past the site of the new Kiln Gate Retail park and we continued into Cobridge. We turned right onto Greyhound Way and forwards onto Pavillion Drive. At top we turned right onto Festival Way and we crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we continued past the Albion and the town Hall and we ran forwards onto Bagnall Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and we waited for the next #6 back to Fenton. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67154 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and we got up and got off the bus by the square. We set off along Christchurch Stereet and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left into Watkin Street and we turned left into the back alley. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned into the park Matthew walked up to the playground. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Grove Road and we went into Heron Cross. We turned left onto Heron Street and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. 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.

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 Road 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 YE74 VGO. 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 BX62 CNN 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 Newcastle / Trentham 21-04-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6010	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
VT63 SOS	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	GO2	Stanton's of Stoke
63179	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
146	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	104	D&G Bus
67178	Hanley BS	Fenton, Alfred Street	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Newcastle. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. On the way we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was D&G Bus 6010 on a #1A to Audley.

D&G Bus 6010 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Autocabs Y5 EFX. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and went back to the bus station to wait for a bus to Hanley. Once off the bus we set off onto Hassell Street and we turned left onto High Street and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We continued along High Street and we turned right onto Hassell Street and we continued onwards to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Fenton. Eventually the bus appeared and it was Stanton's of Stoke VT63 SOS on the Go2 to Cheadle. We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Garden 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. We continued down through to Trentham. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stanton's of Stoke VT63 SOS before it continued towards Cheadle.

Stanton's of Stoke VT63 SOS in Trentham

Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. we walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63179 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63179 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards through Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. Once in the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Matthew went to the toilet and we walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we stopped at the Pound Bakery. Matthew brought a sausage roll before continuing along Castle Walk. We stopped at the benches at the end to eat a jam filled shortbread biscuit and drink the can of Irn Bru. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63103 on a #11X to Hanley. As it got closer we saw that it was D&G Bus 146 on the #104 to Hanley. 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. 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 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 we ran into Burslem town centre. We ran past the site of the new Kiln Gate Retail park and we continued into Cobridge. We turned right onto Greyhound Way and forwards onto Pavillion Drive. At top we turned right onto Festival Way and we crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we continued past the Albion and the town Hall and we ran forwards onto Bagnall Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew then got another picture of D&G Bus 146.

D&G Bus 146 in Hanley bus station

Matthew went to the toilet and we waited for the next #6 back to Fenton. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67178 on a #6 to Park Hall.

First Potteries 67178 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot on the road at the back of Victoria Road. We turned right onto George Street and we turned left onto Leopold Street. We stopped at the playground. We continued along Manor Street. We crossed over City Road and we went back to the residential unit. Matthew went to his room to chill out and use his computer. He also watched buses out of the window. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room and Matthew had a can of Coke. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street for 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.

Trip to Newcastle / Stanfield 22-11-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63118	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63118	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
146	Trent Vale, adj Black Lion	Blurton, adj Ladybank Grove	22	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was returning to Blurton and was also going to the pub and going to see Grandma. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had his medication. For breakfast Matthew had toast beans and egg washed down with orange juice. In the morning Matthew went out in a car. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto City Road and we ran forwards onto King Street and we ran through Foley into Longton. We turned left omnto Anchor Road and we ran up to Adderley Green. We turned left onto the A5272 and we ran into Bentilee. We turned right into Beverley Drive and left onto Dawlish Drive. We turned left onto Brackenfield Drive and we stopped at the Church. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton. We got in the car and we set off along Brackenfield Drive. We turnmed right onto Dawlish Drive and turned right onto Beverley Drive. We turned left onto the A5272 and we headed inti Adderley Green. We turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran down into Longton. We turned left onto Market Street and right onto Commerce Street. We ran around the roundabout and onto The Strand. We parked up in longton and we went to a coffee shop. We went to Farmfoods and we picked up some Irn Bru. We got back in the car and we set off onto Edensor Road and onto the high level A50. We turned left onto The Strand and we ran through Longton onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and we went forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs for a sbort while. Afterwards we went out on the bus. We came downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63118 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63118 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 and we ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards the Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #22 to Longton. We walked up to the top end of the bus station. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63118 on the #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63118 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 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 turned left onto Anchor Road. We turned left onto Upper Cross Street and we turned right onto Wood Street. We turned left onto Ashwood and we turned right onto Longley Road. We turned left onto Heathcote Street and we turned right onto Galsworthy Road. We turned right onto Bambury Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and we turned right onto John Street. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Afterwards Matthew visited the shop and brought a egg sandwich and bottle of Coke. We waited for the next #23 back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 35949 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35949 in Hanley bus station

As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before we sat 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. We turned left onto Broad Street and we ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned left onto Copeland Street. We continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and 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 walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window whilst and ate his Manchester tart. I came ajust after 15:00 to pick up Matthew. Mum was at the walk in centre so we had to go and pick her up. We got in the car and we set off along Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran past the railway station and past the university towards Joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran up the hill to Hanley. We turned right onto the ring Road and we ran around town. We turned left the sliproad and right onto Town Road. We crossed over the ring road and at Birches Head we ran forwards onto the A5272. We ran through Sneyd Green and Smallthorne and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 279 ging the other way. We continued into stanfield. We turned left onto We turned left onto Haywood Road and right into the hospital. We picked up mum and we set off to Grandma's. We turned left onto haywood Road and right onto the A5272 and we ran into Smallthorne. We turned right and we joined the A53. We ran through Cobridge and through Etruria and we crossed over the A53. We turned left onto Victoria Street and into Hartshill. We turned left onto Hartshill Road and right onto The Avenue. We turned right onto Lancaster Road and we turned left onto Mount Pleasant. We ran forwards onto West Steet and left onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto Occupation Street and we parked up near to Grandma's House. Matthew had some toast and Irn Bru and also had a galaxy caramel which we gave to him for being good and changing is routine to pick up mum Matthew used Grandma's computer. Just before 18:00 we set off to the pub. We got in the car and we headed down Victoria Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale. 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 35936 on a #101 to Stafford and 63365 on a #101 to Hanley. Once we had finished eating we said goodbye to mum and we collected Matthew's bag from the car before walking to the bus stop. We waited for bus towards Blurton. D&G Bus are currently running an evening service to Longton under contract to the council. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 146 on a #22 to Longton.

D&G Bus 146 in Trent Vale

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A34 and we ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road and right onto Finstock Avenue. We turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot and back to the house. We chilled out on the computer and we started to write the Blog. We also downloaded the pictures from today. Later on Matthew had a drink of Coke with ice made in the new ice machine. Matthew chilled out until bedtime around 00:00.... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Kidsgrove 08-08-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
35940	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
67177	Hanley BS	Kidsgrove, Fourth Avenue	3A	First Potteries
67149	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
67158	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus and going to visit uncle Dave later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street. We onto City Road. At the top we crossed over Victoria Road to wait for the bus at the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 35933 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw First Potteries 67175 on a #7 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 67175 in Hanley bus station

Matthew went to the toilet. We waited for a bus to Kidsgrove. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67177 on a #3A to Butt Lane.

First Potteries 67177 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67177 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 67177

The bus 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 down the bank into Kidsgrove. Adjacent to Aldi there is a new retail park being built. We turned left onto the B5371 and when turned the corner 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 B5371 and we headed into Kidsgrove Methodist Church. Matthew to the toilet and I ordered the food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we walked down the B5371 to the Hanley bus stop. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 146 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G Bus 146 in Kidsgrove

As we waited we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #3A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63178 in Kidsgrove

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63357 on a #3A to Butt Lane.

First Potteries 63357 in Kidsgrove

Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5371 we walked onto the A50 and onto Heathcote Street and Matthew visited the toilet. As we walked through the King Street and we turned left onto Somerset Avenue. We turned right onto Victoria Avenue and we stopped at one of the house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. We continued along Victoria Avenue and we walked along a path onto Bedford Road. We turned right onto King Street and we walked down Attwood Street and we turned left onto Liverpool Road and up to the bus stop. A short time later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 67149 on a #3 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67149 in Kidsgrove

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 new 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 ran through the light onto Waterloo Road and up the hill into Cobridge. We ran down the hill towards Hanley and then up into town along Hope Street and 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 got off. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later the bus appeared. We saw it was First Potteries 67158 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67158 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 67181 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Bambury Street and we ran to the end we turned left onto Galsworthy Road and left onto Heathcote Street. We turned right onto Longley Road and left onto Ashwood. 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. 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. Whilst he waited he used his computer and watched buses out of the window. When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of chocolate cake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue and we crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a can of Irn Bru and a golden crunch creams. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Longton 12-02-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67141	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, stop J1	6A	First Potteries
63361	Hanley, Berkeley Street	Longton, Market Street	6	First Potteries
67143	Longton, stop C	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries
67173	Fenton, Victoria Place	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67178	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We onto City Road. At the top we crossed over Victoria Road to wait for the bus at the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 67141 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67141 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 City Road. 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. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off up Lichfield Street and across onto Tontine Street. We continued onto Tontine Square and we visited the Card Factory. After we had finished we walked across Tontine Square onto Parliament Row. We stopped at Poundland and Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. We walked along Tontine Street ans forwards onto Lichfield Street. We walked out towards the bus station and we saw Lucky Seven SF69 FCP parked outside.

Lucky Seven SF69 FCP in Hanley

We crossed over the ring road and we continued down Lichfield Street and we saw First Potteries 63360 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63360 in Hanley

At the end we saw D&G Bus 146 on a #40 to Newstead.

D&G Bus 146 in Hanley

We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63361 on a #6 to Coalville. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off fown Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we turned left onto King Street where they have started work on the new Burger King. We passed through Foley. We ran forwards into Longton and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and we got up and got off the bus. We stopped at the cash machine and we went into the market. We walked up the Strand and we visited Cafe Delight. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished dinner we walked up the Strand. We waited for a bus to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67143 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. 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 went past KFC. As we approached the flat we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67173 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. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus towards Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63357 on a #4A to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw it was required First Potteries 67178 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. For tea Matthew had sausage chips and beans. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark