Trip to Walsall / Bloxwich 11-07-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
4860	Walsall BS	Aldridge, Stop AD	7	NX West Midlands
21	Aldridge, Stop AD	Bloxwich, Stafford Road	25	Walsall Community Transport
2145	Bloxwich, High Street	Walsall BS	31	NX West Midlands
2013	Walsall BS	New Invention, Square	69	NX West Midlands
2025	New Invention, Square	Walsall, Sainsbury's	69	NX West Midlands
2135	Walsall, Sainsbury's	Walsall BS	70	NX West Midlands
6729	Walsall BS	Bloxwich, Leamore Lane	X51	NX West Midlands

Today we decided to revisit Walsall. Matthew originally asked to go to Matlock, but mum needed to go somewhere that had more of a town today, so we vowed to go to Matlock some time in the near future. Research consisted of looking at where to park and checking the weather. The weather was for dry sunny and vey hot weather. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had crumpets. Later on Matthew had a small bottle of Irn Bru. After getting ready we got in the car and set off just before 12:00. We set off thr Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued down Wheildon Road and we joined the Northbound A500. We turned right onto City Road so that we could joined the Southbound A500. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran Southwards through Hanford down to the M6. We joined the Southbound M6 and we headed through Staffordshire. Travelling down the motorway we saw an unidentified white coach, an unidentified Jones coach, an unidentified Vale Travel coach, unidentified 2 x Loch Lomond coach, an unidentified the coachtravel group coach and an 2 unidentified Les Holland coach. We came off the M6 at junction 12 and we joined the Eastbound A5. We went for a couple of miles before stopping at the Truckers Rest truck stop. Matthew went to the toilet and mum ordered dinner for us. For dinner Matthew had a full English breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. We got back into the car and we re-joined the Eastbound A5 and we crossed the M6 Toll and joined the southbound A34. We ran through Landywood and Newtown and through Bloxwich past the former Royal Exchange pub which is going to be a convenience store. After going through the town centre we continued down the A34 and we crossed over the ring road in to Walsall. We ran onto Green Lane and we stopped at the council car park. We said goodbye to mum and we walked across the car park onto Stafford Street. We continued onto St Paul's Street and we saw National Express West Midlands 2139

NX West Midlands 2139 in Walsall

We carried on towards the bus station and we saw National Express West Midlands E1141 on a #529 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands E1141 in Walsall

We got to the edge of the bus station and we saw National Express West Midlands 4870 on a #31 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 4870 in Walsall bus station

Also see was National Express West Midlands 6719 on a X51 to Birmingham.

NX West Midlands 6719 in Walsall bus station

We walked through the bus station and the middle section of the bus station was closed. Matthew seemed to know about this and he continued along St Paul's Street to the stands further in town as this seems to be where the buses were using from the middle stands. We saw Chaserider 538 on a #36 to Lichfield.

Chaserider 538 in Walsall bus station

Further down St Paul's Street we saw it was National Express West Midlands 4860 on a #7 to Castlefort.

NX West Midlands 4860 in Walsall bus station

We waited for the bus to be readied for service. Whilst we waited Matthew made a friend. We got on the bus and we purchased a nBus Day ticket for £5.50 before we went upstairs. The rear of the top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside National Express West Midlands 4860 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside NX West Midlands 4860

When it was departure time the bus set off out of the bus station and on to Hatherton Street and forwards onto Hatherton Road.We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we crossed over the roundabout. We continued up Lichfield Street and at the next roundabout we turned right onto Mellish Road. We ran forwards onto Aldridge Road and we ran out of town along a fast rural section of Road. We veered slight left onto Walsall Road and we ran North Eastwards through Pool Green. At the edge of the by-pass we turned right onto Portland Road and left onto Anchor Road. At the North end we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 4860 as it continued towards Castlefort.

NX West Midlands 4860 in Aldridge

We got off a stop earlier than usual so that we could go to a different pub. We headed into the pub and we order drinks at the bar. Matthew had a glass of Coke and we sat at a table. When we had finished our drinks we headed out of the door and back to the same bus stop. We waited for the next bus. We had a chice of going to Bloxwich or Sutton Coldfield. We saw a minibus and I asked Matthew if he wanted to the bus and he said yes. As it got closer we saw it was Walsall Community Transport 21 on a #25 to Bloxwich.

Walsall Community Transport 21 in Aldridge

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Day ticket to the driver before sitting down in the middle of this minibus. We set off Northwards up Anchor Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto the A454. We headed Westwards we ran through Stubber's Green into Shelfield. We crossed over the A461 and we ran forwards onto Mill Street. We turned right onto Broad Street and left onto Harrison Road. We turned right onto Spring Lane and left onto Church Way. We turned left onto Field Lane and we turned right to re-join Mill Road. We continued onto Fordbrook Lane and we followed the road around onto Vicarage Road. We turned right onto the B4154 and we ran into Pelsall. After a brief stop in the centre of Pelsall we continued Northwards up the B4154. We turned right onto Smithy Drive and left onto Gilpin Crescent. We turned right onto Lothians Road and left onto St Johns Road. We turned right onto St Pauls Crescent and we ran to the end. We turned left onto St Andrews Avenue and we an forwards onto Ryders Hayes Lane. We rejoined the Southbound B4154 and we ran into Pelsall before turning right onto the High Street. We turned left onto Highfield Road and we turned left onto the A4124. We turned left onto Shortlands Lane and right onto Paradise Lane. We turned right onto Mouse Lane and left onto Allenys lane. We headed towards Heath End and we turned right onto Goscote Road. We crossed over Rough Brook and we ran forwards onto Slacky Lane. We turned left onto Goscote Lane and we turned right onto Harden Road at the roundabout. We turned right onto Broadstone Avenue and left onto Chantry Avenue. We turned left onto Pinfold and we turned right onto Bloxwich High Street. I did not look at the Bustimes map so I did not look where the service terminated. We headed up the High Street and I expected the bus to terminate somewhere. When the bus left the centre of Bloxwich and we continued Northwards up the A34 I started to wonder where we would end up. We turned right onto Sanstone Road we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Walsall Community Transport 21 before it continued towards Kingstanding.

Walsall Community Transport 21 in Bloxwich

We headed back to the A34 and we walked Southwards. We crossed over the road to keep in the shade of the tall trees at the side of the road. We walked past the former pubs and we continued Southwards into the town centre. As we got into town we saw Walsall Community Transport 21 come past us heading Southwards. We went into a shop and we bought drinks and a chocolate bar. After we had left the shop we crossed the road and went into the Prominade Garden. We sat on a step and Matthew had his chocolate bar and a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we walked back onto the High Street and waited for a bus Southwards into Walsall. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it turned the corner we saw it was National Express West Midlands 2145 on a #31 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 2145 in Bloxwich

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We deviated off the A34 onto Stafford Street and we ran the 2 or so miles into Walsall. We crossed over the A4148 and we saw an unidentified TNS minubs go past. We ran down onto St Pauls Street and we entered the bus station and we got up and got off. Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards we looked around for something to catch. A short time later we saw National Express West Midlands E1112 on a #529 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands E1112 in Walsall bus station

There were a couple of buses on the top island so we went over to investigate. As we got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 2013 on a #69 to Wolvrhampton.

NX West Midlands 2013 in Walsall bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out off the bus station and we ran along St Pauls Street. At the roundabout we ran onto Green Lane and we crossed over the ring road. We ran North for around a 1/2 mile and then we turned left onto Stephenson Avenue. We entered the Reedswood retail Park and we stopped outside Sainsbury's before we returned back onto the main road. We ran North along Stephenson Avenue and around the Beechdale housing estate. We turned left onto Stephenson Square and we ran do to Eddison Road. At the end we turned right onto Cavendish Road and we ran past a pub. We ran forwards onto Bentley lane and we crossed over the M6 and into New Invention and we got and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 2013 as it carried on towards Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands 2013 in New Invention

We crossed the road and we saw National Express West Midlands 2124 on a #41 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 2124 in New Invention

We headed into the Co-op and we bought more drinks. We went outside and Matthew had a flapjack that we had brought with us in the trip bag. He also had some water. We headed to the bus stop to wait for another bus. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 2025 on a #69 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 2025 in New Invention

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A4124 past a site under development. We also past a garage that seemed to special in old trucks. We turned right onto Pooles Lane and we turned right onto Bloxwich Road North. We turned left onto High Road and we crossed over the Wyrley and Essington Canal before turning left onto Bentley Lane. We passed a development on the right hand side before crossing over the M6 motorway. We crossed over Bloxwich Lane and we an forwards onto Cavendish Road. We turned left onto Edison Road and we turned left onto Stephenson Square. We turned right onto Stephenson Avenue and we headed South into the Reedswood Retail Park where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of National Express West Midlands 2025 as it continued on a #69 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 2025 in Walsall

Once off the bus we headed into Sainsbury's. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we went into the shop and we bought a meal deal and a bottle of water. We went outside and before Matthew could start his chocolate bar we saw a bus come around the corner. As it go closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 2135 on a #70 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 2135 in Walsall

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the retail park and we went Eastbound along Stephonson Avenue. We turned right onto the Sourtbound A34 and we headed towards Walsall. On the way into town I got in touch with mum and she had moved to a Farmfoods on the way to Bloxwich. We crossed over the ring Road and we continued along Green Lane. We ran onto St Pauls Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we looked for a bus towards Bloxwich. I looked at the stand for the #31 & #32 and it was empty. Matthew reminded me that we could always do a X51. We turned to see a bus on stand. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 6729 on a X51 to Cannock.

NX West Midlands 6729 in Walsall bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out bus station and we headed Northwards up St Pauls Street. We ran forwards onto Stafford Street and we crossed over the ring road. We ran forwards onto the B4210. We crossed over the Wyrley and Essington Canal and over the railway line. Just after Leamore Lane we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked onto the car park at Farmfoods and we got in the car. Matthew had a chocolate ice cream sandwich. We set off onto the A34 and we turned right onto Leamore Lane. We stopped in the car park and I went to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy and a can of Vimto. When I had finished eating we set off onto Leamore Lane and we turned left onto the B4210. We crossed the A34 and we continued up the B4210 avoiding Bloxwich High Street. We ran through Mossley and Springhill and we turned right onto the A462. We continued Northwards for about a mile and we joined the Northbound M6. We ran Northwards into Staffordshire. As we travelled Northwards we saw x2 unidentified Major Coachways coaches and x2 unidentified Johnsons (Henley-in-Arden) coaches. We came off the M6 at junction 15 and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran through Hanford and Sideway and we came off at Stoke. We turned right onto City Road and right onto Wheildon Road. We stopped at uncle Dave's and we dropped him off. We said goodbye to uncle Dave and we set off to Blurton. we set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we saw green minibus R482 NDM parked up. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we saw Stanton's of Stoke 784 RBF. We got back around 19:00. Matthew had cake and custard and we worked on the Blog. Later on Matthew had a Cherry Coke and an ice pop. We sent an E-mail and edited some photos. Matthew chilled out on his computer until bedtime at 00:30... Mark

Trip to Etruria / Wolstanton 02-02-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
FP75 DZB	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Shelton Care Group
FP75 DZB	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was going back to the residential unit, but first he was going out for dinner and to get his weekly shopping. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up at 09:45 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew chilled out on his computer whilst we waited for mum return home. Matthew had a Crunchie and a can of Irn Bru. mum arived back and we got in the car around 12:30. We set off through Blurton and we turned right onto the A5035. We turned right onto Stanley Matthew Way and we joined the Westbound A50. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran through Stoke. We came off the A50 onto Shelton New Road and we turned right onto Garner Street. We stopped for food and Matthew had a cumberland ring, bacon and egg bap washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we we headed to the shop. We set off along Garner Street and we turned left onto the Eastbound A53. We turned left onto Forge Lane and we saw First Potteries 63359 on a #38 to Kidsgrove. We continued onto Shelton Boulevard and we crossed over the railway line on the new Etruria Valley link road. We ran under the A500 and we turned left onto the retail park and we saw First Potteries 35946 on a #501 Festival Park circular service. We parked up and we head towards the shop. We saw YMCA EA71 PZV parked up near by.

YMCA EA71 PZV in Wolstanton

Also seen was silver minibus DY23 SXH.

DY23 SXH in Wolstanton

We went into the shop and we did Matthew weekly shop. After we had finished we got in the car and we set off towards Newcastle to drop off our friend. We set off through the retail park and we turned left onto the A527 and we ran to the top of the hill and we turned left to follow the A527 into Newcastle. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we pulled up. 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 63346 on a #99 to Chell. We turned keft onto the Southbound A34 we ran down to Trent Vale and we saw Stanton's of Stoke PSU 969. We turned left onto the A500 and we headed North to Sideway. We turned right onto the East bound A50 and we saw Allinson Travel YP69 VRN. We headed up Stanley Matthew Way and we passed D&G Bus 21 on the #24 to Norton. We turned left onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 14:15. Matthew chilled out on his computer and had a red velevet cheesecake and a can of Cherry Coke. We wrote the Blog and watch TV. Around 16:48 we got ready to return to the residential unit. Also in the Street was white minibus DU64 RXA. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw silver minibus D11 SCX 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 we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link LA72 DDU. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. For tea Matthew had chicken and rice with naan bread followed by a Toffee sponge pudding and custard. Washed it down with a can of Fanta. Later on we went downstairs and we saw it was Shelton Care Group FP75 DZB. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street. and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke and on the one way system. We followed the road onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Street. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we followed the road around back onto Church Street. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and edge the edge of Newcastle we ran onto George Street. We went forwards onto the ring road and we crossed the roundabout onto Ironmarket. We parked up and and we went to the pub. For dessert he had chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. When we had finished we set off along Ironmarket to the High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we walked past the bus station. We walked onto the ring road and past the new council building and into the park. After we had finished in the park we returned to the minibus. We returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group FP75 DZB. We got on the bus and we set off onto the roundabout and we turned right onto barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran down to Trent Vale. We turned left onto Harpfields Road and we went forwards onto Keelings Drive. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through Boothen into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line into Fenton. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Stafford 08-04-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67155	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65036	Hanley BS	Stafford, Station Road	101	First Potteries
35944	Stafford BS	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
63099	Hanley BS	Blythe Bridge, Old Bill's Garage	6A	First Potteries
21	Upper Tean, Post Office	Uttoxeter BS	32X	D&G Bus
736	Uttoxeter BS	Derby BS	Swift	Trent Barton
739	Derby BS	Alvaston, Wye Street	Skylink	Kinchbus
155	Alvaston, Wye Street	Derby BS	Skylink	Kinchbus
846	Derby BS	Belper, King Street (Stop A)	6.3	Trent Barton

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going Stafford on the bus. The weather for today was cool and sunny. 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 Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We continued to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 in Fenton

We got on the bus and place the First Potteries Newtwork Day tickets under the scanner 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 Trentham. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65032 on a #7A to Biddulph. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 65036 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65036 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and place the First Potteries Newtwork Day tickets under the scanner before we sat 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 in Newcastle we saw required First Potteries 67179 on a #22 to Longton. 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 past the Darlaston Inn which closed. We continued down the A34 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 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. We crossed the roundabout onto Tenterbanks and we turned right onto Victoria Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we got up and got off the bus. We continued to the park and and Matthew decided he wanted to go to the toilet. Once out of the staion we walked to the pavillion and we brought a sausage bap and a bottle of Coke. Matthew ate his sausage bap a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we went back past St Mary's into the town centre We walked over market Square onto Gaolgate Street. At the top we turned right and we stopped at the bus station. In the bus station we saw Select Bus 32 on a #9 to Highfields. We waited for a bus back towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 35944 on a #101 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we flashed The Knot ticket to the driver before. 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 Morth 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 we saw First Potteries 65033 on a #11 to Hanley. We continued along onto Barracks Road and we crossed the roundabout onto the A53 and we went onto the one-way system on the A52. We veered left onto George Street and at the roundabout we went onto Shelton New Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran up to Snow Hill. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus to Uttoxeter and a short while later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63099 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63099 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and place the First Potteries Newtwork Day tickets under the scanner before we sat 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. We continued onto City Road and forwards onto King street. We ran through Foley and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and then we continued onto Uttoxeter Road. We ran through Normacot and then we joined the A50. We ran fast up to Meir and then we came off the A50 onto Broadway. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A520 and we headed up the hill to Rough Close and we turned left onto Grindley Lane. We turned left onto Whitestone Road and then left onto Lysander Road. We ran around the Meir Park and we crossed over the A50 onto the A521. We ran into Blythe Bridge and we crossed over the railway line. We continued into the town centre and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot towards foot onto the A521 and and down the hill to Draycott and Tean down the A522 and Matthew went to the public and used the toilet. We returned onto the A522 we waited for a Kingfisher towards Uttoxetter. The bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 21 on a #32X to Uttoxeter. We got on the bus and we put the First Network Day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of tean and we ran Eastwards along the A522 through Checkley We crossed over the A50 and we ran the last mile or so into town past the biscuit factory. In the centre of town we followed the A522 to the left and we turned into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once in Uttoxeter we waited for a Swift service to Derby. A short time kater Trent Barton 736 appeared on a Swift service to Derby. We got on the bus and we booked our a Zig-Zag duo ticket at £11 before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of town and past the bakery before forking right and crossing the A50 by MacDonalds. We headed out of town towards Rocester and we turned into town. We came out of the other side of Rocester and then we headed into the B5030. We turned right onto Ashbourne Road. We turned right onto the B5030. We turned left onto the B5031. We turned left onto College Road. We turned right onto Alton Road. We turned right onto Alton Road. We turned right onto the B5032. We ran up the hill and into Quixhill. We ran up the hill and into Ellastone. We ran up the hill and into Mayfield. We turned right onto the A52. We ran Northwards up the A515 through Ashbourne. We turned left onto the A515. we turned left into King Edward Street. we turned left into Station Road. We turned left onto the A515. We turned right onto Derby Road. We turned right onto Springfield Ave. We turned right onto Old Derby Road. We turned left onto Wyaston Road. We turned left onto Willow Meadow Road. We turned right onto Old Derby Road. We turned right onto Derby Road. We turned left onto the A52. we ran into Commonside. We turned into Brailsford Green. We turned into Kirk Langley. We turned into Markeaton. We turned onto the A52. As we went along Friar Gate. We ran up the hill and into Derby. We turned left into Cheapside. We turned left into Bold Lane. We continued onto Jury Street and forwards onto Cathedral Road. We crossed over onto Full Street. We turned the roundabout into Morledge and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We had a look around the bus station. The plan was to get straight on the Skylink to Alvaston so we crossed over and we saw required Kinchbus 739 on the Skylink service to Leicester. We got on the bus and we booked our tickets before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Morledge. We crossed over the ring road onto Siddals Road. At the end we turned right onto Station Terrace. We stopped at the bus terminal outside the railway station and we turned right onto Midland Road. At the end we turned left onto London Road and we ran South on into Alvaston we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we visited the Co-op. Matthew brought a can of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars, as well as some cornflake cakes. We waited for a bus back towards Derby. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. It was Kinchbus 155 on the Skylink service to Leicester. We got on the bus and we booked our tickets before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the Northbound A6. We ran around 2 miles into Derby and we turned right into Midland Road. After stopping outside the railway station we continued North up railway Terrace and we turned left onto Siddals Road. We crossed The Cock Pitt and we ran under the bridge before turning right into the bus station. Once we got off the bus station we walked up to the end of the bus station. We knew that we saw required Kinchbus 104 on the Skylink service to Leicester. A short time later a bus appeared and it was Trent Barton 846 on a #6.3 to Ripley. We got on the bus and we flashed the Zig-zag group ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto the A601 and we crossed over the Derwnt and onto King Street. We joined the Northbound A6 and we ran for through Darley Abbey. We crossed over the A38 and we continued up the A6 into Duffield. We crossed over the railway line and we ran Northwards into Milford. We crossed back over the railway line and we ran into Belper. The was a 'Save our NHS' protest outyside the Babington hospital. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A609 and then we turned left onto Campbell Street. We turned right into King Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus we walked up King Street past the old RBS bank which has now closed. In the end mum ran out time on the car park so she came to pick us up outside the bus station. We got in the car and Matthew had a Greggs sausage roll and a can of Irn Bru. We set off onto A6. We continued the Cromford and into Matlock Bath. We accidentally turned into Matlock. We turned right onto Snitterton Road and the A615 lane before stopping at the chip shop at the top of Bierley Lane. We stopped to get chips and Matthew had a jumbo sausage and chips. After we had eaten we set off down the A615 and we turned right onto Snitterton Road and we joined the Northbound A6 and we continued Northwards through Darley Dale and Rowsley. We continued Northwards for the last 3 miles or so into Bakewell and we continued west along the B5055 through Moneyash. We crossed the A515 and we continued through Longnor and onto the A53 at Winkhill. We ran South through Blackshaw Moor. We entered the east end of Leek and ee turned left onto Springfield Road. We turned right onto the A523 and we ran into the centre of Leek. We got back onto the A53 briefly, before we turned into Compton and onto the A520. We ran down through Cheddleton and Wetley Rocks and Cellaread to Meir. We joined the Westbound A50 at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and left onto Grove Road. We continued onto Whieldon Road and we dropped off uncle Dave. Matthew went in as he was desperate for the toilet. He also updated uncle Dave's calendar with the details of today's trip. We said goodbye to uncle Dave and we set off back to Blurton. We set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now up for sale. We turned 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 Newcastle / Stafford 11-03-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63101	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
33827	Newcastle BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
33830	Stafford BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67144	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Stafford 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 Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford Rent-A-Car PJ69 RYZ.

Afford Rent-A-Car PJ69 RYZ in Fenton

We continued to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63101 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus towards Stafford. We waited for a short while and we saw First Potteries 65034 on a #22 to Longton. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 33827 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 33827 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before we went upstairs and down towards. We set off out of the bus station and 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 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 Stanton's of Stoke minibus WX58 BXL. 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. Once off the bus we walked Westwards along Chell Road and we turned right onto Gaolgate Street. We stopped at 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 Gaolgate Street. At the top we turned right and we stopped at the bus station. In the bus station we saw Select Bus 21 on a #8 to Parkside.

Select Bus 21 in Stafford bus station

After a short while the bus back to Hanley appeared. It was First Potteries 33830 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 33830 in Stafford bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. 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 Morth 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. Once we got ot the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we stopped at the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67144 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67144 in Newcastle 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 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 to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had burger and fries followed a couple of slices of syrup sponge puddinge. We went downstairs and onto Temple Street. we turned right onto Christchurch Street and along the road to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. After spending time in the pub Matthew returned to the residential unit. We set off along Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and went to his room. We chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 07-03-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67153	Hanley BS	Fenton	23	First Potteries
63034	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67176	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	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 day centre, we saw First Potteries 65728 on a #11 to Newcastle. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we carried on down the road and we waited for a First Potteries bus to Hanley. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67156 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

We got on the bus and booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. After crossing over the A500 we ran into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We followed the one-way system around onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we ran under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. After stopping briefly outside the railway station 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. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #7A to Biddulph. We left the bus station and we walked up Lichfield Street. We continued onto Tontine Street and onto Tontine Square and we stopped at Greggs. Afterwards we walked back along Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping centre where Matthew had a chicken sandwich washed down with can of Irn Bru. We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked through Tontine Square onto Parliament Row. We stopped at Poundland and Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. We walked along Parliament Row and Tontine Street ans forwards onto Lichfield Street. We continued into the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67179 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67153 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 21 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 21 in Fenton

The traffic was unusually busy and the bus was a little late. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 63034 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63034 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus towards Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #4 to Wereton. A few minutes later we saw it was required First Potteries 67176 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 chicken nuggets and chips. We went downstairs and we got in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we headed down the hill towards Stoke. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran past the railway station towards Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and continued through Bucknall into Abbey Hulton and we stopped on the corner of Whitehouse Road. We crossed over Abbey Road and we went past a new Cocktail which appears to being built by the old flat. After spending a while there we walked back to Abbey Road and we turned left onto Newhouse Road. We ran to the end and we stopped at the college. Matthew went to the toilet and returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto Newhouse Road and we turned right onto the A52. We followed the the A52 to the left and we headed up to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we headed towards Stoke. We passed near to the railway station and we ran along side the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we headed up 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. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Stafford 11-02-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67178	Fenton, Victoria Place	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65034	Newcastle BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
63099	Stafford BS	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
63116	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was Stafford 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 Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we onto City Road. We turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we waited for a bus to Hanley. We got to the bus stop in time to see we saw First Potteries 44515 on a #6 to Hanley. Whilst we waited for the next bus we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #6A to Hanley. We returned back into City Road. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67178 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. Due to roadworks there was a diversion in place for Westbound bus services. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Flemming Road. We turned right onto Boothen Road and we re-joined 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 67175 before it returned towards Hanley on a #11 service.

First Potteries 67178 in Newcastle bus station

We had a look around and to see what we might catch. We saw First Potteries 67179 on a #98 to Ball Green. We were tracking we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #99 to Chell Heath. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65034 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and 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 Newcastle International Airport YJ16 DXP. 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. Once off the bus we walked Westwards along Chell Road and we turned right onto Gaolgate Street. We walked over to Costa Coffee and Matthew had a wiltshire ham & mature cheddar toastie and fries washd down with bottle of Coke and a slice of cake. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Gaolgate Street and past the Market Square. We continued through the Market Square and forwards onto Greengate Street and leftonto South Walls. We Veered left onto Staffordshire Place and we ran into Tipping Street. We turned right onto Gaolgate Street. At the top we turned right and we stopped at the bus station. In the bus station we saw Select Bus 32 on a #8 to Parkside.

Select Bus 21 in Stafford bus station

We waited for a bus back towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63099 on a #101 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we flashed The Knot ticket to the driver before. 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 Morth 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 we saw First Potteries 63103 on a #4A to Talke Pits. We continued along onto Barracks Road and we crossed the roundabout onto the A53 and we went onto the one-way system on the A52. We veered left onto George Street and at the roundabout we went onto Shelton New Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran up to Snow Hill. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63099.

First Potteries 63099 in Hanley bus station

Right behind was First Potteries 67146 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 44511 on a #7A to Biddulph. Once off the bus we headed to the toilet. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63116 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 63116 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. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. chilled out in his room and used his computer. For tea Matthew had burger fries & coke from MacDonalds followed by a slice of cheesecake. After tea Matthew returned to his room. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.