Trip to Newcastle / Trentham 20-12-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67159	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
32635	Newcastle BS	Trentham, Longton Road	101	First Potteries
32627	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
65035	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
67152	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63171	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	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 Trentham and we saw Roseville BV60 BAA. Matthwe went into the living room and we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67159 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67159 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 had a walk around Newcastle. We waited for a bus towards Trentham. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 35941 on a #25 to Hanley. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus towards Stafford. A short time later we saw First Potteries 32635 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 32635 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Garden before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and we got up and got off the bus near to Trentham Garden. Once off the bus we crossed over the A34 and we went into the gardens. We went into the main entranced and through to the gardens. We walked past the North end of the lake and we visited Totally Delicious. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke followed by Cheesecake bites. Once we had finished 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 First Potteries 32627 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32627 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 off the bus we walked onto Castle Walk and into Wilko. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. We returned to the bus station to wait for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 35945 on a #25 to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus came around the corner and we saw that it was dud First Potteries 65035 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65035 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 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road and we got up and got off the bus by the the swimming baths turn. We crossed over City Road and we walked. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and 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 bottle of Coke. For tea Matthew had a pizza and potato wedges. 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. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and and turned right. 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. 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 and we set off onto Lichfield Street. We continued onto Stafford Street and we went to The Little Dessert Shop. Matthew had a slice of rainbow cake with custard. When he had finished he walked back along Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street. Back at the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short while later we saw it was First Potteries 63171 on a #6 to Meir. 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 we walked around the corner and onto City Road. We walked back down and crossed over the road at the pelican Cross before cutting through to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and 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 Newcastle / Stoke 11-10-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67176	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67143	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	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 dentist and we saw Roseville BV60 BAA. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car BT22 LDE parked up.

Afford rent-a-car BT22 LDE in Fenton

We continued down to the bus stop and whilst we waited we saw National Express West Midlands H1009 going towards Stoke. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67176 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67176 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 saw blue minibus V604 MBL. 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 headed to the toilet and Matthew used the facilities. We set off onto Barracks Road and we. We went to Queens Gardens where Matthew had a chicken sandwich washed down with bottle of Coke. After we walked back through the gardens and we visited the shop on the corner and Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. We walked onto the A527 and we stopped at the bus station and Matthew drank his can of Coke. A short time later we saw First Potteries 32627 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32627 in Newcastle bus station

On Stubbs Lane. It was Paul's Of Stoke J7 WXM parked up.

Paul's Of Stoke J7 WXM in Newcastle bus station

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 63114 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63114 in Newcastle bus station

We walked down to the bottom of the bus station and we saw First Potteries 67145 on the #98 to Ball Green.

First Potteries 67145 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67143 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67143 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. Later on Matthew went out to KFC. Matthew went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and right onto City Road. We walked past Philpots and at the roundabout we turned right into KFC. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a cup of Coke. Highlights of the sigting whilst we had the drink was First Potteries 63034 on a #6 to Coalville. When we had finished we returned to the day centre. We set off on foot onto the roundabout and we turned left onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto Gimson Street. We continued onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. On Temple Street we saw Jayjays Travel TKZ 4312 parked up nearby. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce followed by treacle tart and custard. We went downstairs downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street where we saw City Cabs DE17 OZM. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we left onto Church Street where we stopped. We got up and got off the bus. We walked down the road to pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton. We got in a car and we set off around the one way system. We turned right onto Liverpool Road and we veered right onto Elonora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we ran forwards onto Glebe Street. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed over the A500. We went under the railway line and up City Road into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using 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 Newcastle / Longton 21-09-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63012	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
124	Newcastle BS	Stoke, stop N	9	D&G Bus
47520	Stoke, stop A	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	First Potteries
65030	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	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 dentist and we saw D&G Bus 149 on a #1 to Park Site. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car MJ22 HHD parked up. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63012 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63012 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 set off onto Castle walk and we past the former Poundland. We continued down Castle Walk and up onto Ironmarket past the old RBS bank which has now The Bank Space. We turned left onto High Street past the old Santander bank which has now closed. We stopped at Wrights Pies and Matthew had a sausage roll, can of Coke and a Manchester Tart. When we had finished in the shop we set off across High Street. We stopped at the benches at the end to eat the sausage rolls followed by a Manchester Tart and drink the can of Coke. When we had finished we set off onto High Street and we visited the Dougie Mac charity shop. We continued up High Street and we went in Cash Converters. We continued up to Hassell Street and we turned left onto Castle Walk and into JD Sport and we brought some stuff. We returned to the bus station to wait for a bus to Stoke. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63146 on a #22 to Longton. A short time later our bus appeared. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 124 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G Bus 124 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road. At the roundabout we went left onto Newcastle lane and we ran up the hill into the centre of Penkhull. We turned left onto St Thomas Place and forwards onto Princes Street. We past the old school. on the left old North Staffs Royal Infirmary. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran down into Stoke. We passed through Church Street we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for the next bus towards the Longton. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 111 in Stoke

As we got to the Street we saw First Potteries 32627 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32627 in Stoke

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 47520 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 47520 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 797. We crossed over City Road and onto Christchurch Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Once we were ready we went downstairs. After picking Matthew up we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and we saw past the former day centre. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and right onto City Road. As we ran up onto King Street we passed the site of the new Burger King being built. We continued up King Street through Foley and into Longton. We turned right into Baths Road and we ran up to the roundabout. After doing a u-turn we headed back onto Baths Road and into the retail park. As we parked up we saw First Pottereies 32647 running out of service towards Stoke. We went in the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a washed down with a glass of Coke. After we had finished eating we got in the car and we set off out of the retail park onto Baths Road. We turned left under the railway bridge and we headed along King Street through Foley and into Fenton. We ran forwards onto City Road and we turned left onto Smitpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 63096 on a #23 to Hanley. Matthew went downstairs and went outside in the garden. He went on dont put. Once the party had finished Matthew went back upstairs to his room. He watched buses out of the window. Later on we went out on the bus to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65030 on a #11 to Newstead.

First Potteries 65030 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 where we saw blue minibus V604 MBL. 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 set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down High Street and we turned left into Church Street. We turned left onto the Southbound A34 and we went under the subway on to the A34. We turned left onto the A525 and we turned right onto Stanier Street. When we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. He also spent time in the soft play area. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a bus. We set off onto Stanier Street and we turned left onto the A525. We turned right onto the Southbound A34 and we went under the subway and we walked up Church Street and into the High Street and we walked onto Hassell Street. We got a Lucky Seven taxi back to Fenton. We set off onto Friars Street. We turned right onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. Travelling up towards Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road passing ERS Medical FJ22 FRV. We ran down to 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. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street. We ran to the end of the road and we got out. We walked around the corner onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. 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 / Newcastle 02-09-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65031	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley, stop J1	6	First Potteries
67157	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
67158	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67150	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, o/s Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was coming back to Blurton and going out on the bus. He was also going up to see grandma and grandad. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road and we walked along Manor Street. We turned right onto the path and we cut through onto Leopold Street. We crossed over George Street and we continued onto Edwards Street. We cam eout on Victoria Road and we headed to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. A it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65031 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65031 in Fenton

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 where we saw an unidentified Harry Shaw coach. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto the ring road. 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 set off onto Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Tontine Street. We continued through Tontine Square to the Potteries Shopping centre and we went to the 1st floor. Matthew went to Superdrug and looked at hair dyes! We came out of the side entrance onto Town Road and we visited a shop to get a bottle of Coke. We walked along Town Road and we cut through Tontime Square to Crown Bank abnd we sat and drank the bottle of Coke. When we had finished we set off along Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. matthew visited the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. We saw it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67157 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street we saw Harry Shaw YR17 CYL at the depot. 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. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we walked along Smithpool Road to the chips shop. We brought food and took it back to the residential unit. We set off along Smithpool Road and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew had his dinner. It was sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. Matthew went to his room and chilled out until I came to pick him ups at 15:00.We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We saw D&G Bus 101 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 101 in Fenton

We continued towards the bus stop and we saw Afford rent-a-car KV19 NVD parked up by the garage.

Afford rent-a-car KV19 NVD in Fenton

We stopped at the bus stop and 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 67158 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67158 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 and in the petrol station. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a look around to see what we might catch. We saw First Potteries 32649 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32649 in Newcastle bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32648 in Newcastle bus station

We considered this bus but it pulled off before we could get to it. We saw First Potteries 63111 on a #4 to Audley.

First Potteries 63111 in Newcastle bus station

A couple of minutes later we saw First Potteries 67150 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67150 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We got up and we got off the bus outside the Cherry Tree. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67150 as it continued towards Longton.

First Potteries 67150 in Newcastle

Once off the bus we headed along the A34 and we went up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car via uncle Daves house. We set off just after 17:30 and we set off onto Victoria Street. We turned left onto The Avenue. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500. We turned right onto the A500 and we veered left into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We set off back down towards Stoke and onto the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and and we went around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we headed into the West End, and we ran past the former Oak Tree pub which has now been demolished. We ran to the end of London Road and we sat at the light waiting to turn right onto the A34. We continued up to the pub and we parked up. We walked into the pub and Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 32627 on a #101 to Stafford and ABC Supreme coach YA67 VBC heading Northwards. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and watch TV. Later on we dropped uncle Dave off back at home. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw white minibus EA07 LWW parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Heron Cross lights. We turned left onto Grove Road and we ran forwards onto Wheildon Road. We dropped off uncle Dave and we ran back up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We ran through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and left onto Consett Road. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and back to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog and we chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 17-08-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67159	Fenton, Sixth Form College	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
32627	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
67176	Newcastle BS	Burslem, Town Hall	98	First Potteries
63114	Burslem, Wedgwood Street	Talke, Swan House	3A	First Potteries
63114	Talke, Swan House	Hanley, stop S6	4A	First Potteries
67153	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
63099	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	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 and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We out to catch a bus to Hanley. We went downstairs We set of on foot onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street. At the end of the street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we walked down the hill to the bus stop. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67159 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. 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 saw First Potteries 32067 on layover. We got up and got off the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We went into B&M and we brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we went out of the shop. We walked down Tontine Street past the KFC. We went across Tontine Square and we headed back along Stafford Street and we turned right onto Lichfield Street. We headed back into the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Meir. A short time later we saw First Potteries 32627 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32627 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before We went upstairs we sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station onto john Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down through Shelton along Regent Road and College Road we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley. We passed the railway station and we continued forwards onto the A52. We followed the road to the right under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 we entering 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. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Castle Walked and we went past the former Poundland. Afterwards we continued up Castle Walk and we stopped at the Pound Bakery. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke before continuing along Castle Walk. We stopped at the benches at the end to drink the bottle of Coke. We returned to the bus station. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67176 on a #98 to Ball Green.

First Potteries 67176 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Burslem before we sat town towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto Barracks Road and up to the Jubilee roundabout. We crossed over onto the A527 and we ran out of town through Brampton up to May bank. We continued forwards through Wolstanton and at the roundabout we turned right onto Porthill Bank and across the A500. We ran up through Longport to Middleport and at Trubshaw Cross we turned right towards Burslem. We ran up Newcastle Street into Burslem and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the A50 to wait for a bus towards Talke. We didn't have to wait for long before we saw blue minibus SF64 EKD. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63114 on a #3A to Talke Pits.

First Potteries 63114 in Burslem

We got on the bus and we booked to Talke before we sat town towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Scotia Road and we ran up past the old Burslem bus garage to the bottom end of Tunstall. We turned left onto Williamson Street and then we turned right onto Tunstall High Street and we continued North onto the A50. We ran through Goldenhill and down the bank into Kidsgrove. At the bottom of the hill we turned left onto The Avenue. We ran forwards onto First Avenue and we ran to the end. We turned left onto the A34 and at the light we ran straight onto Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto Swan Bank and we turned left onto Chester Road. We decided do go through to Hanley. The bus continued along Chester Road Ashenough Road. We turned left onto Monument Road and left onto High Street. We continued down through Talke along High Street and at the roundabout we went forwards onto Talke Road. We crossed over the A500 and we continued onto Liverpool Road. We ran down Crackley Bank over Parkhouse West Road. We turned left onto London Road and at roundabout we went left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A34 and we ran Southwards through Cross Heath through to the edge of Newcastle, We veered left onto Liverpool Road and we turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and we turned right into the bus station. After a brief stop we set off onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Stafford Street and we turned left onto Percy Street and left onto Tontine Street. We walked through Tontine Square and into the market. Afterwards we went to the floor above into the shopping centre and we went up to the First Floor. We headed upstairs to the toilet and afterwards went out of the shopping centre onto Tontine Square. We stopped at a cafe for dinner and Matthew had a burger washed down with a can of Coke. Afterwards we walked down Tontine Street onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw 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 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 saw Harry Shaw YR17 CYL at the depot. 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. 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 whilst we waited for tea. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 112 in Fenton

We continued down to the bus stop and whilst we waited we saw Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG going towards Stoke.

Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG in Fenton

We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw silver minibus RX04 NZH.

RX04 NZH in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63099 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63099 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 saw blue minibus V604 MBL. 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 set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down High Street and we turned left into Church Street. We turned left onto the Southbound A34 and we went under the subway on to the A34. We turned left onto the A525 and we turned right onto Stanier Street. We walked onto Stanier Street and we turned left onto the A525. We turned right onto the Southbound A34 and we went under the subway and we walked up Church Street and into the High Street. We stopped near to the pub and we went visited the New pub that used to be a RBS bank. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished the drink we walked onto High Street and we turned left into Church Street. We turned left onto the Southbound A34 and we went under the subway on to the A34. We turned left onto the A525 and we turned right onto Stanier Street. When we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew went outside and went on the slide. He also spent time in the indoor soft play area. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a bus. We set off onto Stanier Street and we turned left onto John O'Gaunt's Road and we ran forwards onto Castle Hill Road. We turned left onto Dunkirk and we turned right onto Knutton Lane. We around the roundabout and back onto the Ryecroft and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street and we turned left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran through onto City Road. We ran under the railway bridge and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Christchurch Street. We ran to the end of the road and we got out. We walked around the corner onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. 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 / Newcastle 07-07-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65032	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
32627	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	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 Shelton Care Group YP70 JYJ. We went downstairs and onto City Road. We waited for a bus to Hanley. After a short while we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora 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. Matthew went to the toilet. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65032 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65032 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and as the rear of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 65032 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 65032

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 should have gotten off on Shelton New Road to go and visit Bailey's food truck, but we missed the stop. 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 we got up and got off. Once in Newcastle we walked along Hassell Street and right onto High Street and we visited McDonalds and Matthew went to the toilet. He had a chicken nuggets and fries before continuing along High Street. We stopped at the benches at the end to eat the chicken nuggets and fries and sausage rolls followed by a Viscount biscuit and drink the can of Fanta orange. When we had finished we set off onto High Street and left onto Hassell Street. We waited for the next bus towards Shelton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 32627 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32627 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we went upstairs and we sat down. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs and down towards. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A34 and we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up the hill into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew decided to go to the toilet. Matthew had a can of Fanta Orange whislet waiting for the bus. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 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. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we walked down to the entrance of the park. For dinner Matthew had washed down a can of Irn Bru. In the park Matthew walked up to the playground. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Grove Road. We crossed over the Whieldon Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Masterson Street and we turned left onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When we got there we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW parked up. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. For tea Matthew had a chilken fajitas and chips followed by cake. Later on Matthew went out to the pub. 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. 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 / Normacot 30-06-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
32627	Stoke, stop N	Shelton, Beresford Street	25	First Potteries
67177	Hanley BS	Normacot, Normacot Road	6	First Potteries
65035	Normacot, Cottage Hospital	Fenton, Alfred Street	6	First Potteries
67151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
32650	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
63172	Hanley BS	Fenton	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, we saw First Potteries 67174 on a #23 to Hanley. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car CA70 BHZ outside there yard. We continued down City Road past the new sheltered housing complex. We crossed over the A500 and went into Stoke town centre. We crossed the road to wait for the next station bound bus. When it turned up it was required First Potteries 32627 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and booked to Shelton before going upstairs. The bus set off out of Stoke town centre and across the A500. We crossed under the railway line before turning left onto the A52. At the eother end of the road we turned left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right College Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we we walked down College Road and we turned right into Avenue Road. We walked around Hanley Park for a while. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along The Pkwy. We turned right onto Harding Road and we saw we saw City Centre Central NK15 CXP parked up. We turned right onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto Piccadilly onto Stafford Street and we stopped at the Forbidden Planet International. After we had finished we walked across Tontine Square and onto Tontine Street. We stopped at B&M and we brought some shopping. Afterwards we headed up Tontine Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had For dinner Matthew had a Chicken burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we went up Tontine Street. Afterwards we came back down and went to Primark. Afterwards we set off down Tontine Street Card Factory to get a card for mum. After wards we walked down Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus to Normacot. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63113 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 63113 in Hanley bus station

The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67177 on a #6 to Parkhall.

First Potteries 67177 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Normacot 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. City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We passed through Foley. We ran forwards into Longton and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street. We continued onto and we followed the one-way system onto Commerce Street. We crossed over the A50 and we ran forwards onto Lightwood Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Upper Belgrave Road and we got up and got off the bus opposite to the shops. Once we had finished we crossed over to wait for another bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65035 on the #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65035 in Normacot

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We ran along Upper Belgrave Road onto Lightwood Road and into Longton. We crossed over the A50 and we ran down The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down under the railway bridge onto King Street. We ran down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the new petrol station and coffee shop. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. We set of around the corner onto manor Street and we turned left onto City Road. We crossed over onto Christchurch Street and we saw First Potteries 67155 on the #23 to Hanley. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window uncle rob has Covid and we should be okay soon. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car YP20 VCT parked up. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 112 in Fenton

We continued down to the bus stop and whilst we waited we saw ERS Medical YJ21 FVU going towards Stoke.

ERS Medical YJ21 FVU in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67151 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. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63175 in Newcastle bus station

Once off the bus Matthew ate his tea. It was sandwiches, a flapjack and washed down with can of Dr Pepper. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short while we saw First Potteries 32650 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32650 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A34. we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. As we travelled through the hospital. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street and we walked to the churchyard and we sat on a bench to eat the banana. When we had finished we walked back along Lichfield Street to the bus station to wait for the bus back to Fenton. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63172 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off 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. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. 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 at the Travers Court. Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. He also ate the a bottle of Coke and a toffee Crisp. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark..