Trip to Newcastle / Trent Vale 06-06-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67179	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
32643	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
32643	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67158	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Travel Express SM65 DMY. Later on we went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop on City Road. We waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67179 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67179 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. We walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we visited Poundland. We walked up Castle Walk and we turned right onto Ironmarket. We turned left onto High Street and we turned left onto Hassell Street. We walked to the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Trentham Gardens. We walked down to the bottom end of the bus station and we saw D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 113 in Newcastle bus station

After a while we saw First Potteries 32643 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 32643 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we went upstairs and sat down towards the back of the bus. This is a bus we had done we have been on this bus before from Newcastle to Cherry Tree back in in November 2021. 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. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 32643 as it continues towards Stafford.

First Potteries 32643 in Trentham

Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. We crossed over the road and we set off into the retail village and we went to the Riverside restaurant. Matthew had a burger and fries. For afters Matthew had a Bakewell tart. We walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the bus stop outside the old entrance to Trentham Gardens. We waited for a bus back to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 32643 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32643 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we went upstairs and sat 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 saw First Potteries 63179 on a #99 to Chell Heath.

First Potteries 63179 in Newcastle bus station

We waited for the next bus back Fenton. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67158 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67158 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 67158

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 we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a can of Dr Pepper and a toffee Crisp. Later on we went to Newcastle in the car. We went downstairs to the car and we set off onto Temple Street where we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we joined the A52. We ran under the railway line and we crossed over the A500. We ran into Stoke town centre and around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through the West End to Oakhill. We ran past the former Oak Tree pub and into Trent Vale. We turned right onto the A34 and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had Sausage, egg beans and chips with bacon and 2 oatcakes washed down with a glass of Coke. for dessert Matthew had toffee sponge pudding and custard. We got in the car and we set off onto the A34. We turned left onto the Northbound A500. At Sideway we turned right onto the A50 heading Eastwards. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued 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 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

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 01-04-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
2959	Shelton, Howard Place	Shelton, Cauldon Road	64	Arriva Midlands
114	Stoke, adj stop A	Fenton, Smithpool Road	1	D&G Bus
65030	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
32643	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, Adj Cherry Tree PH	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going out on the bus and he was also coming home to Blurton. 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 cut through onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford rent-a-car MJ70 ZLZ parked up in their garage.

Afford rent-a-car MJ70 ZLZ in Fenton

We continued to the bus stop and we waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 104 heading towards the swimming baths.

Copeland's Tours MIB 104 in Fenton

A short time later we saw a bus turn the corner from Christchurch Street. 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 we booked to Hanley before sitting 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 Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot onto Lichfield Street and we continued onto Trinty Street. We went into The Into Potteries shopping centre and we came out on Stafford Street We turned right onto Trinity Street and we walked down the hill. We turned left onto Marsh Street and by the museum we turned right onto Broad Street. We crossed over the ring road and we saw Newfriars College SF19 CYA. We continued onto Snow Hill and we walked down to the bus stop by Chichinos. We waited for a bus towards Shelton. A short time later we saw Arriva Midlands 2959 on a #64 to Shrewsbury. We got on this bus and booked to Shelton before sitting down. We set off down the road and we did a few stops down the road to Cauldon Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed towards Stoke along Stoke Road. We went under the railway line and we crossed over the A500. We continued along Liverpool Road into Stoke town centre and we turned left onto Church Street. We turned right onto Trade Street and Matthew stopped to use the toilet. We turned left onto Hill Street and we stopped at the chip shop. Matthew had sausage,chips and gravy and a bottle of coke. We continued onto Campbell Place and we stopped at Coral to use the toilet. We turned the corner into Church Street and we walked to the churchyard and we sat on a bench to eat the sausage, chips and gravy. We washed them down with the bottle of Coke. When we had finished we walked back along Church Street to the bus stop to wait for the bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Meir. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along Church Street and we crossed over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued up City Road into Fenton. When we got to the new housing we got up and got off the bus. We set off on foot along City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also drank the can of Dr Pepper and ate a toffee Crisp. Whilst waiting we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 615 going towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 615 in Fenton

A short time later I came to pick matthew up. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. As we approached the bus stop we saw First Potteries 65030 on a #11 to Newcastle.

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. 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 decided to take a few picture. We walked onto Stubbs Street and down to the bottom end of the bus station. We saw D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 44 in Newcastle bus station

We saw a #25 towards the hospital approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 32643 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32643 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we went upstairs and sitting down. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. We got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 32643 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 32643 in Newcastle

Once off the bus we headed up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. He also had a small coconut cake. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car via uncle Daves house. We set off just after 17:45 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 carried on along Church Street and we ran forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and at the top of the hill we joined George Street and ran down into into Newcastle. We turned left onto Barracks Road and we ran past the bus station. We turned left onto the A34 and we ran into Trent Vale. 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 65035 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 grey minibus DU21 VVA 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 the A5035 and we turned right onto Ripon Road. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and we returned 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 07-01-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65038	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
32643	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, opp Cherry Tree	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus and going as long as no one gets ill. 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 DY08 FFX. In the morning Matthew went to the dentist. We went downstairs and we got in a car. we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. At the end of the road we turned right onto City Road and sharp left onto Victoria Road at the roundabout. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and at the roundabout we turned right onto the A52. We ran to Bucknall and we turned left onto Bucknall Road. We turned right onto Keelings Road and left onto Bucknall Old Road. We continued onto Hillcrest Street and we turned right onto Garth Street. We parked up on Upper Huntbach Street car park and we walked to the dentist. Matthew visited the dentist but he didn't have any work done today. When the appointment had finished we returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto Garth Street and we turned left onto Bucknall Old Road. We turned right onto Keelings Road and left onto Bucknall Road. At the bottom of the hill we turned right at the lights onto the A52. We ran up to Joiners Square and at the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. We turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto Baker Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We ran onto Temple Street and we parked up. We returned to the residential unit where work is currently being carried out. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. later on Matthew went to Hanley to collect his dinner. We went downstairs and got in the car. we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. At the end of the road we turned right onto City Road and sharp left onto Victoria Road at the roundabout. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and at the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street We stopped at the chips shop and after we had picked up the food we returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. We turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto Baker Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We ran onto Temple Street and we parked up. We returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and went to the dinning room and had sausage chips and gravy followed a couple of slices of chocolate cake. Matthew also had a bottle of Coke. In the afternon Matthew had a nap. He woke up and used his computer whilst he waited for me to pick him up to return to Blurton. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 65042 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65042 in Fenton

Matthwe went into the living room and we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

He also watched buses out of the window we saw Travel Express YJ61 HAU.

Travel Express YJ61 HAU in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw white minibus SD13 YLN going towards Heron Cross.

SD13 YLN in Fenton

Later on we went out on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop outside the flats for a bus to Stoke. A short time later we saw a bus turned the corner. When it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65038 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 we passed Voyager Travel YT65 NNL going the other way. We went 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 went down to the bottom end of the bus station and we saw Arriva Midlands 2983 on a #64 to Market Drayton. We saw a bus heading towards the hospital. When it came into the bus station we saw it was First Potteries 32643 on a #101 to Stafford. We got on the bus and we booked to the Cherry Tree before sitting down towards the back of the bus. we saw First Potteries 47520 on a #22 to Longton. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. Once off the bus we headed up the hill towards Grandma's. We saw Copeland's Tours MIB 783 going towards Newcastle. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. He also had a slice of chocolate log. When it was time to go we said goodbye to Grandma and we got in the car. We set off just after 16:00 and we ran down Occupation Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale past the site of a new Greggs. We continued through Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Stafford, and Leons 239 heading Southwards. Once we had finished eating we set off to Blurton. We got in the car and we ran down the A34 and Crossed under the A500 into Hanford. We continued down to Trentham and we saw black minibus OU19 CCN. We turned left onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line in to Blurton and back to the house. Matthew chilled out and had a can of Irn Bru. When it was time to go we went back to the residential unit in the car. We set off onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We crossed over the A50 and into Heron Cross. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto Masterson Street. We turned right on to Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a can of Dr Pepper. Matthew went his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew returned to his room to chill out. 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 Hanley / Newcastle 12-11-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65027	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hartshill, Tolkien Way	11	First Potteries
37160	Hartshill, Quarry Road	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
37160	Hanley BS	Stoke, stop Q	25	First Potteries
114	Stoke, stop M	Fenton, Christchurch Street	1	D&G Bus
65731	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
32643	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, adj Cherry Tree	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and going on the bus. Later on Matthew was going to Blurton for the weekend and also visiting his Grandma. Matthew got up around 09:00 and had toast and juice for breakfast. In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We headed towards the bus stop by the flats. On the way we saw Afford rent-a-car DL21 NTJ parked up in their garage.

Afford rent-a-car DL21 NTJ in Fenton

We continued to the stop and we waited for a bus towards Hartshill. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65027 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65027 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hartshill 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 we passed First Pottereies 31782 on a #25 to Hanley going the other way. We went over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and we ran forwards onto Hartshill bank. Approximatley half way up the bank we got up and got off the bus. Once we were off the bus we crossed over the road and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 37160 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 37160 in Hartshill

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before going upstairs. We set off down the hill and we ran into Stoke. We ran along Church Street and we crossed over the A500 onto City Road. We went under the railway line and we turned left onto Leek Road. We ran alongside the railway and we ran forwards onto Station Road. At the mini roundabout we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw First Potteries 69169 on a #7A to Biddulph.

First Potteries 69169 in Hanley bus station

Once off the bus we set off onto Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Tontine Street. Matthew visited the barbers and got a haircut. whilst at the barbers Matthew used the toilet. After having his haircut we continued up to KFC. Matthew had a fillet tower burger meal with fries and a cup of Coke. After eating his dinner Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards we set off down Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. Matthew took a picture of the poster for the pantomine at the Regent Theatre this year, which was on the Victoria Hall. In the bus station we waited for a bus towards Stoke. We saw First Potteries 69148 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 69148 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 37160 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 37160 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke. The lower deck was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 37160.

Inside First Potteries 37160

We went upstairs and the top deck was empty too, so matthew took another picture inside First Potteries 37160.

Inside First Potteries 37160

We set off out of bus station and onto John Street. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Lower Bethesda Street. We turned right onto Cleveland Road and we continued forwards onto College Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we past the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning right onto City Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke town centre where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over Church Street and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw City Cabs WR67 HLX. A short time later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 114 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto 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 onto Christchurch Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. whilst there he drank a bottle of dandelion & burdock. Whilst in the room we saw Kemball School YD19 MVR going towards Heron Cross. Around 15:00 I appeared to pick Matthew up for the weekend. We set off onto City Road. We headed towards the bus stop by the flats. whilst we waited for a bus we saw Stanton's of Stoke YDP 335 heading towards Stoke.

Stanton's of Stoke YDP 335 in Fenton

We turned down D&G Bus 115 on a #1A to Wood Lane. We waited for the following #11 to Newcastle which according to the bustimes.org map was First Potteries 65731. A short time later the bus appeared and as expected it was First Potteries 65731 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65731 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 we went 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 looked for the next bus towards Grandma's. Whilst we waited we spotted First Potteries 65032 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65032 in Newcastle bus station

Adjacent to the scania was First Potteries 32643 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32643 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the Cherry Tree before we went upstairs. When the bus was ready we set off ouf of the bus station and we turned right onto Barracks Road. We turned left on to the A34 and we to got up near to the Cherry Tree pub and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 32643 as it continues towards Hanley.

First Potteries 32643 in Newcastle

Once off the bus we headed up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. He also had a slice of lemon drizzle cake. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car via uncle Daves house. We set off just after 17:45 and we set off onto Occupation Street. We turned left onto the A34 and we 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. As we waited at the lights we saw First Potteries 65005 on a #25 to Hanley. 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 Oakhill pub. We ran to the end of London Road and we sat at the light waiting to turn right onto the A34. We saw First Potteries 65003 on a #101 to Hanley. We walked into the pub and Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 63177 on a #101 to Hanley and ABC Supreme coach YA67 VBB 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 ran past the site on which they intend to build 126 new houses. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and we sent a couple of e-mails. 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 grey minibus DU21 VVA 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 the A5035 and we returned 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 Newcastle / Norton 28-10-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
69162	Newcastle BS	Hartshill, Nelson Road	11	First Potteries
69163	Hartshill, Nelson Road	Fenton, Fenton Manor	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 CN68 JXE parked up.

Afford rent-a-car CN68 JXE in Fenton

We continued to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 69151 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got a picture of First Potteries 69151 before it returned towards Hanley on a #11 service.

First Potteries 69151 in Newcastle bus station

We set off on foot up Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we visited Wright's Pies. Matthew brought at sausage roll. We continued along High Street and we stopped at the 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. We turned right onto Ironmarket. Once we had finished the drink we set off onto the A527 and we saw First Potteries 69169 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 69169 in Newcastle

we turned into the bus station Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus to Hartshill. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63103 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63103 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 69162 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 69162 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hartshill 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 got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. Once off the bus we headed up the hill back towards Fenton. After a short while we saw First Potteries 37156 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 37156 in Hartshill

A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 69163 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 69163 in Hartshill

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 Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop in Church Street we continued into Fenton up the A52, 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. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 69163 before it returned towards Hanley.

First Potteries 69163 in Fenton

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. We went upstairs and Matthew took a can of Irn Bru. Later on we went out. We went downstairs and we got into a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we ran forwards onto Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road and we headed down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to Town Road. We headed towards Birches Head and we joined the Northbound A5272. We ran through Sneyd Green and up to Smallthorne roundabout. We continued onto High Lane and we ran to the end. We turned right onto the A527 and down the hill to Fegg Hayes. We turned right onto Chell Heath Road and we ran through Chell Heath past Matthew's old School. We continued through Bradeley and at the end of the road we turned left onto Ford Green Road and up into Norton. We turned left into Saint Nicholas Avenue and we ran into the estate. we ran to the far end and we stopped just off Barks Drive. For tea Matthew had sausages chips and gravy from the chip shop. When Matthew had finished eat he went to the toilet. We then set off back to the residential unit. We came out of the estate along St Nicholas Avenue and we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and ran up through Smallthorne to the roundabouts. We turned left onto the A5272 and we headed through Sneyd Green and to the edge of Hanley. We ran clockwise around the ring road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we went across the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out 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 / Stoke 03-06-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69172	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop P	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We went downstairs and we saw the transport was a lucky Seven Taxi. We got in the taxi 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 crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we ran up the hill. We headed into Hanley and we saw Stanton's of Stoke FJ66 CYC parked up. Once we had parked up we walked up Lichfield Street and forwards onto Tontine Street. We went to the pub had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a burger and fries followed by a slice of chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished. We walked down Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. In the bus station we saw D&G Bus 109 on a #9 to Biddulph. Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet. After using the facilities we headed out of the bus station and we crossed over Lichfield Street. We got in the car and we set off down Lichfield Street and past the site new Lidl. We crossed over Joiners Square and we turned right onto the A52. We ran near to stoke station and along side the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and use his computer and watched buses out of the window. we saw D&G 114 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 114 in Fenton

Later on we went out on the bus to Stoke. 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 a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 69172 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 69172 as it continued towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 69172 in Stoke

Matthew went to the market and used the toilet. We returned onto Church Street and we saw D&G Bus 159 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G 159 in Stoke

Also seen was First Potteries 67699 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67699 in Stoke

We walked up towards Campbell place and on the way we saw First Potteries 69162 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 69162 in Stoke

We went to the Stoke cafe and we brought some bacon and cheese oatcakes to take out. When we had finished we came out of the cafe and we spotted a double decker at the Newcastle bound bus stop. We walked down to find First Potteries 31782 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 31782 in Stoke

Also seen was First Potteries 32643 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32643 in Stoke

As short time later we saw D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 44 in Stoke

We picked up a birthday card and a balloon for Matthew and we saw D&G Bus 21 on a #24 to Hanley.

D&G 21 in Stoke

We walked around the corner onto Campbell Place and we walked up to Sainsbury's. We in the car. We set off through London Road. We ran forwards onto Campbell Place and we joined the one-way system. We turned left onto Church Street and right onto Liverpool Road. We veered left onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street and forwards 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 up to Stoke where we saw First Potteries 31782 on a #25 to Keele. We ran up Wheildon Road. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran back through Blurton. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got home around 17:00. Matthew had a drink of Irn Bru and ate his Manchester tart. When it was time to go we went back to the residential unit in the car we saw The Lambourne white minibus NC57 TXH. We set off onto down to the A5035 and we turned into church Road. We carried on into Blurton Road and across the A50. We went through Heron Cross and onto Heron Street. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we saw First Potteries 67156 On the #23 to Newstead. and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When we got there we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. 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. I needed the cash machine so we decided to visit Post Office to use the cash machine we walked back down Christchurch Street and we turned right 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 where we saw First Potteries 69160 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69160 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had bacon and cheese oatcakes followed by a Bakewell tart. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.