Showing posts with label 35949. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 35949. Show all posts

Friday, 2 October 2026

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 02-10-2026
















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67154Fenton, Victoria PlaceHanley BS6First Potteries
35949Hanley BSNewcastle BS25First Potteries
63357Newcastle BSHanley BS101First Potteries
67151Hanley BSFenton, Albert Square23First Potteries
63111Blurton, Magdalen RoadTrent Vale, Chubb Way22First Potteries


Today Matthew was going to Blurton and he was also going out for tea. Usually he would go to visit Grandma and Grandad, but they were both feeling under the weather. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had pancakes and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew put on his new watch. Later on we set off on foot to the bus stop. We wen downstairs and onto Temple Street. We cut throught onto City Road and we walked past the hardware shop and around the corner to the bus stop to wait for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #6 to Hanley.


First Potteries 67154 in Fenton
We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and 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. We went outside the bus station and we saw they were working on the site where the old multi-storey car park used to be. They were painting the fences with new artworks. We went bnack to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus arrive on stand. As it arrived we saw it was First Potteries 35949 on a #25 to Keele.


First Potteries 35949 in Hanley bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we went upstairs. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street onto Bethesda street where we crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road. We ran forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down through Shelton along Cauldon Road and we turned left onto Station Road outside the railway station. We went forwards onto A52 and we followed the road around to the right and under the railway line. We crossed over the A500. We continued into Stoke centre along Church Street. We went out of the other side of Stoke and up Hartshill Road into Hartshill. We turned left into The Avenue and we ran down to Hilton Road and we turned right into the hospital. We ran through the hospital and we turned right onto the A34. We ran up to Newcastle and forwards onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We headed to the toilet and Matthew used the facilities. Once off the bus we waited for a bus back to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 63357 on a #101 to Stafford.


First Potteries 63357 in Newcastle bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and when we got to Hartshill we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We ran over the railway line and canal and we went up to Snow Hill. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew visited the toilet. Once off the bus we set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street. We went forwards onto Tontine Street an onto Tontine Square. We continued onto Market Square and around the corner to Greggs. Matthew picked a caramel shortbread fot later. We headed back through the sqiares onto Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we went to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage, chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we retrned to the bus station. We crossed over the ring road and onto Lichfield Street. We headed into the bus station and we waited for a bus to Fenton. The bus came on stand and we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newstead.


First Potteries 67151 in Hanley bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street and 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 onto City Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. When we got to Albert Square we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. we went upstairs and chilled out in his room. Hr used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Matthew had a can of Coke. Matthew put his watch on charge. A short time later we arrived to take Matthew to Blurton. Matthew came downstairs and got in the car. We decided to invite uncle Dave with us so he could come to the pub later. We gave uncle Dave a call to ask if he was ready to go and he was. We set off along Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Wheildon Road and we stopped to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off up Wheildon Road. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we continued through Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto the A5035. We got back to Blurton just after 15:20. We went into the house and Matthew went on his comnputer. He had a sausage and tried some soda stream orangeade. Latther on he had some toast and a can of Irn Bru. Just before 17:30 we set off on foot all the way to the bus stop on Magdalen Road. Whilst we waited for our bus we saw First Potteries 63346 on a #22 to Longton.


First Potteries 63346 in Blurton
A short time later we saw our bus around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63111 on a #22 to Newcastle.


First Potteries 63111 in Blurton
We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road. We sat down towards the back of the bus and we set off onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line into Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane and we climbed the hill into Hanford. We turned right into Wilson Road and we turned left Church Lane and we ran down the hill and joined the A34 and we crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale. We turned right into Harpfields Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63111 as it continued towards Newcastle.


First Potteries 63111 in Trent Vale
We set off on foot to the pub and as we got there we saw mum and uncle Dave arrive. 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 67150 on a #22 to Longton and D&G Bus 3014 on a #22 to Longton. We got in the car and we set off onto the A34. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through the west end and into Stoke. We stopped at the petrol station and we filled up with petrol. We set off onto London Road and we ran forwards onto Campbell Place. We followed the road onto Church Street and we turned right onto Liverpool Road. We veered right onto Elenora Street and we turned right onto Copeland Street. We continued onto Glebe Street and we turned left onto Church Street. We turned right onto Wheildon Road and we stopped to drop off uncle Dave. We ran back up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. At Heron Cross we turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed the A50. We ran through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street and we turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. Once in the house Matthew went on his computer. After having his medication, Matthew had a slice of cake and can of Dr Pepper. Matthew did the Blog and did an e-mail. Matthew went to bed around 00:30... Mark.

Tuesday, 1 September 2026

Trip to Newcastle / Trentham 01-09-2026
















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6011Fenton, adj Travers CourtStoke, adj stop C41AD&G Bus
35944Stoke, adj stop C4Newcastle BS25First Potteries
35949Newcastle BSTrentham Gardens101First Potteries
35939Trentham, Poachers Cottage PHNewcastle BS101First Potteries
6008Newcastle BSFenton, Christchurch Street1AD&G Bus


Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6011 on a #1A to Wood Land.


D&G Bus 6011 in Fenton
We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over Church Street and we went to the One Stop Shop and Matthew visited the toilet. We waited for the bus to Newcastle. After that we saw D&G Bus 164 on a #24 to Hanley.


D&G Bus 164 in Stoke
A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35944 on a #25 to Keele.


First Potteries 35944 in Stoke
We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before going upstairs and sitting down. The bus set off down 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. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63364 on a #11 to Hanley.


First Potteries 63364 in Newcastle bus station
We walked out of the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Trentham Gardens. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35949 on a #101 to Stafford.


First Potteries 35949 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 and 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 we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. we walked around the North end of the lake and we went to the retail village. Matthew went to the retail village and visited the Millets. Once we had finished shopping we walked down to The News Kiosk Matthew brought can of Irn Bru. We went into the gardens and we walked to the North West corner and we stopped to benches sit down on the benches. Matthew had a can of coke. We walked clockwise around the lake to the lakeside café and Matthew went to the toilet and we stopped at the Cadwaladers and had a burger and followed by a Bakewell Tart washed down with a can of dandelion & burdock. When we had finished around the North end of the lake and Matthew stopped to got to the toilet. later on we walked through the retail village and we walked to the the garden centre. Once we saw Tyrers TYR 18R.


Tyrers TYR 18R in Trentham
Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35939 on a #101 to Hanley.


First Potteries 35939 in Trentham
We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards through Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. Once in the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Matthew went to the toilet and we walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we stopped at the British Heart Foundation charity shop and looked for some bedroom furniture. Whenwe had finished looking we headed back to the bus station. We saw a bus on stand. We saw it was D&G Bus 6008 on a #1A to Meir. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned left onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and 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. Once off the bus 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 chilled out in his room and used his computer. Matthew had a slice of cheesecake. We watched buses out of the window. We saw green minibus DE56 VSU going towards Longton. Later on and we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street for We stopped at the Fenton Community Hall and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. Matthew had a ham sandwich and sausage rolls. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Tuesday, 18 August 2026

Trip to Hartshill / Trentham 18-08-2026
















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6010Fenton, adj Travers CourtHartshill, Holy Trinity Church1D&G Bus
35950Hartshill, Holy Trinity ChurchNewcastle BS25First Potteries
35947Newcastle BSTrentham Gardens101First Potteries
35941Trentham, Poachers Cottage PHNewcastle BS101First Potteries
35688Newcastle BSStoke, Lytton Street25First Potteries
35949Stoke, Lytton StreetHanley BS501First Potteries
67174Hanley BSBlurton, Consett Road23First Potteries
67156Blurton, Pembridge RoadFenton, adj Royal Oak23First Potteries


Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to out for bus later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, Outside we saw ABC Supreme YO69 AZB. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Stoke. We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was D&G Bus 6010 on a #1 to Park Site.


D&G Bus 6010 in Fenton
We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We got up and got off the bus. We crossed over the road to wait for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a double decker approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35950 on a #25 to Keele. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Hartshill Road. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Travel Express HF64 AJU. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 35950 before it continued towards Keele.


First Potteries 35950 in Newcastle bus station
We waited for the next bus back to Blurton. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva Midlands 3236 on a #64 to Hanley.


Arriva Midlands 3236 in Newcastle bus station
Once of the bus we set off up Castle Walk and we stopped at Bristish Heart Foundation Home and Fashion and Matthew bought some boots. We walked down Hassell Street and we veered left onto Stubbs Street and we walked out of the bus station Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus to Hartshill. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35947 on a #101 to Stafford.


First Potteries 35947 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 and we walked to the North West corner and we stopped to Frankie & Benny's. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards when down with a glass of Coke. When we had finished around the North end of the lake and Matthew stopped to got to the toilet. later on we walked through the retail village and we walked to the the garden centre. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35941 on a #101 to Hanley.


First Potteries 35941 in Trentham
We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards through Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. Once in the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. We got in the bus station and there was already a bus we could catch in the bus station. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 35688 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the grounds and onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. We went forwards onto Church Street and the bus topped in the town centre. After a brief stop we continued over the A500 and we got up and got off the bus just before the railway bridge. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it closer we saw it was First Potteries 35949 on a #501 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up City Road and we joined the Northbound A500. We continued Northwards and we turned left onto Asda and then Marks & Spencers. We headed back up to the A5010 and we turned right onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned left onto Forge Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We turned left onto Ridgehouse Drive and we turned right onto Pavilion Drive. We turned left onto Greyhound Way and we ran forwards onto the A50 and down into Hanley. We joined Hope Street and we ran forwards to Stafford Street. We turned right at the end past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street before entering the bus station where we got up got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and onto Stafford Street. We continued to Discount Store. We brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we crossed over Stafford Street. We continued onto Lichfield Street and to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63118 on a #103 to Crewe. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67174 on a #23 to Newstead.


First Potteries 67174 in Hanley bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We 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 onto City Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we went through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road. After crossing over the A50 we continued through Blurton. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconfield Drive. We ran to the other end and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off to foot and we turned left onto Consett Road. We got ready to go out and we set off around 15:00 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Consett Road. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and we turned right onto Ripon Road. At the bus stop. On the way to the bus stop. We waited for the next first bus towards Fenton. A short tme later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Ripon Road onto we turned left onto Finstock Avenue. We turned right onto onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. At the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and up the hill into Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we went through the traffice lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and and we turned left onto Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. 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. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street for We stopped at the Fenton Community Hall and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. Matthew had his camera repaired. Matthew had a ham sandwich and sausage rolls. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Trip to Newcastle / Trentham 21-07-2026
















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63101Fenton, adj Travers CourtNewcastle BS11XFirst Potteries
35949Newcastle BSTrentham Gardens101First Potteries
TSU 268Trentham, Poachers Cottage PHNewcastle BSGO2Stanton's of Stoke
63101Newcastle BSFenton, Smithpool Road11First Potteries
67156Fenton, Albert SquareBlurton, Consett Road23First Potteries
67156Blurton, Pembridge RoadFenton, adj Royal Oak23First Potteries


Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus and going to visit uncle Dave later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast 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. Matthew got ready to go to Newcastle. Whilst getting ready we saw Travel Express SM65 DMY heading towards Stoke. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #11X to Newcastle.


First Potteries 63101 in Fenton
We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill 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 67145 on a #38A to Crackley. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35949 on a #101 to Stafford.


First Potteries 35949 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 and 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 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. Whilst we waited we saw EMED MC26 VSY. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 35949 on a #101 to Hanley.


First Potteries 35949 in Trentham
A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stanton's of Stoke TSU 268 on a GO2 to Newcastle. 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 turned right into Harpfields Road and we continued forwards on 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. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Hanley.


First Potteries 63101 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 we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and to his room to chill out. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. When we had finished we returned to the bus stop to wait for the next bus to Blurton. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Newstead before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50 onto Blurton Road. We ran down the hill and we went past the BP garage. We ran up the hill towards Critchlow's Corner and we turned right onto Church Road and we turned right onto Beaconfield Drive. We ran to the other end and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off to foot and we turned left onto Consett Road. We stopped at Willow barns. Afterwards Matthew used the toilet. Matthew had a can of Coke. We got ready to go out and we set off around 15:00 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Consett Road. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and we turned right onto Ripon Road. At the bus stop. On the way to the bus stop. We waited for the next first bus towards Fenton. A short tme later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Ripon Road onto we turned left onto Finstock Avenue. We turned right onto onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. At the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and up the hill into Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we went through the traffice lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and and we turned left onto Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. 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. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street for We stopped at the Fenton Community Hall and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. Matthew had a ham sandwich and sausage rolls. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Saturday, 30 May 2026

Trip to Longton / Crewe 30-05-2026
















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67153Fenton, adj Travers CourtHanley BS23First Potteries
35950Hanley BSNewcastle BS101First Potteries
63349Newcastle BSLongton, Market Street11First Potteries
63102Longton, stop CHanley BS6First Potteries
63113Hanley BSCrewe BS103First Potteries
63359Crewe BSHanley BS103First Potteries
67177Hanley BSFenton, adj Travers Court11First Potteries
63349Fenton, adj Travers CourtNewcastle BS11First Potteries
35949Newcastle BSStoke, Lytton Street25First 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 juice for breakfast. He chilled out in his room and watched buses out of the windown until it was time to go out. Whilst we waited to go out we saw First Potteries 69155 on a #11 to Hanley. When it was time to go out we went downstairs and onto Temple Street. We turned cut through onto City Road and we headed towards the bus stop. On the way we saw D&G Bus 164 on a #1A to Wood Land.


D&G Bus 164 in Fenton
A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Newcastle.


First Potteries 63176 in Fenton
A few minutes later our bus appeared and it was dud First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.


First Potteries 67153 in Fenton
We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street. and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora 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 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. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the and we waited for a bus towards Stafford, but we missed the bus. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35950 on a #101 to Stafford.


First Potteries 35950 in Hanley bus station
We got on and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street. The road in front of the museum was closed so we turned right onto the the ring road and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned right onto Shelton New Road and we ran down through Etruria an up into Hartshill before joining the A52. We ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one way system and we turned left on the roundabout onto Barracks Road. We got to the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We set off on foot up Castle Walk and we visited Home Bargains. We walked up Castle Walk and we turned right into Ironmarket. We stopped at the pub and matthew went to the toilet before having a glass of Coke. Matthew also had tea. He had a burger and fries followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned onto Ironmarket and we turned left onto High Street and we turned left onto Barracks Road and into the bus station. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 593 on a #9 to Westbury Park. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63349 on a #11 to Hanley.


First Potteries 63349 in Newcastle bus station
We got on and we booked to Newcastle 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 and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over Market Street and onto Transport Lane. We walked down The Strand. We waited for a bus to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63102 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hnaley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the site of the new Burger King. We turned right into Victoria Road. We continued down the hill and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and 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. At the bus station Matthew used the toilet. We then decide to head to Tunstall for dessert. We waited for the next bus towards Tunstall. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63113 on a #103 to Crewe. We got on the bus and we booked to Crewe before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street and onto Bethesda Street. The road in front of the museum was closed so we turned right onto the the ring road. We turned right onto Broad Street and left onto Marsh Street and back onto the route. We turned right into Trinity Street and we went past the former RBS now a new shop. We turned left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams we followed the road around to the left and then back onto marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Burslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. At the corner we turned right onto Tunstall High Street and we continued North onto the A50. We ran through Goldenhill and down the bank into Kidsgrove. We ran under the railway line into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34. We continued into Church Lawton and then into Alsager. We continued Westwards along the B5077 under the M6 and into Radway Green. We followed the road to the right up Slaughter hill and we continued straight up into Haslington. We turned left onto Crewe Road and we re-joined the B5077 towards Crewe Green. We crossed over the roundabout onto the Westbound A534 and we ran towards Crewe railway station. We past the railway station and we continued for around 1/2 mile before turning right into Edlestone Road. We ran into town crossing over the railway line and forwards onto Chester Bridge. We followed the road around onto Delamere Street and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw Stagecoach Merseyside 15585 on a #84 to Chester. We waited for the next bus back to Hanley. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63359 on a #103 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto Delamere Street and we followed the road around onto Chester Bridge. We ran forwards onto Edleston Road and we turned left onto the A534. We ran past the railway station and we continued up towards Haslington along the B5077. We turned right onto Slaughter Hill and we ran back through Radway Green and into Alsager. We continued over the A34 and into Staffordshire and we ran under the railway line into Kidsgrove. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and we continued into Sandyford. We joined Tunstall High Street where we saw City Centre Central PO14 OKZ in the depot. We continued down the High Street and we ran through the town centre and joined Scotia Road near to Asda. We ran up into Burslem and we continued along the A50 into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road to Town Road and we ran into Hanley. We ran down Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran across the shared space past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street. We ran forwards into the bus station. We got off the bus and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. As we walked through the bus station we saw First Potteries 35950 on layover. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67177 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 63362 parked in the garage. 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 the bus. We walked down City Road and wcrossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we continued down Victoria Road and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. We got an ABC Supreme taxi back to the residential unit. We set off up Victoria Road. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car CA70 BHZ outside there yard. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63349 on a #11 to Newcastle.


First Potteries 63349 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 set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we visited a cash machine. We turned left into Church Street and we turned left onto Bridge Street and we went under the subway on to the A34. We turned left Dunkirk and we walked up Castle Hill Road and we right onto Stanier Street. When we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. there was a Disco and Matthew did some dancing. Matthew had a can of Coke. 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 Stubbs street and into the bus station. 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 35949 on a #25 to Hanley.


First Potteries 35949 in Newcastle bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the grounds and onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. We went forwards onto Church Street and the bus topped in the town centre. After a brief stop we continued over the A500 and we got up and got off the bus just before the railway bridge. We walked up City Road and we cut across onto Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch music videos on his 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.

Saturday, 21 March 2026

Trip to Newcastle / Longton 21-03-2026
















BusFromToServiceOperator



67151Fenton, adj Travers CourtStoke, Lytton Street23First Potteries
6009Stoke, Lytton StreetNewcastle BS1AD&G Bus
35939Newcastle BSStone, Radford Street101First Potteries
35949Stone, Stafford RoadNewcastle BS101First Potteries
67143Newcastle BSLongton Interchange22First Potteries
63146Longton, stop CFenton, Victoria Place6AFirst 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. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw D&G Bus 798 on a #1A to Meir. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. We went under the railway line and we got up and got off the bus. A short tme later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6009 on a #1A to Wood Lane.


D&G Bus 6009 in Stoke
We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sitting down. The bus set off down City Road and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street and 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. We waited for a bus towards Stone. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. It was First Potteries 35939 on a #101 to Stafford.


First Potteries 35939 in Newcastle bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Stone before we went upstairs and down towards. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and we continued down to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. We stopped in the square and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked down the high Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued Southwards down the B5027. We turned around and we headed back up the High Street. We stopped at Superdrug and we did some shopping. Later on we went to a cafe. It was busy so we continued up the High Street and we went to pub. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a Coke. For afters he had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. He went to the toilet and afterwards we set up Station Road. We crossed back out onto the A520 and we returned onto Crown Street and we saw Bennetts Travel SJ16 BGU on a #102 to Yarnfield. After a short while the bus back to Hanley appeared. It was First Potteries 35949 on a #101 to Hanley.


First Potteries 35949 in Stone
We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we went upstairs and down towards. The bus set off down Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew went to the toilet. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it First Potteries 67143 on a #22 to Longton.


First Potteries 67143 in Newcastle bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive and we continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. We got off the bus and we cut through onto The Strand and past fromer Barclays. We walked to Market Entrance. Matthew went to the toilet and we walked through onto The Strand and we walked into the Bennett Precinct. We went in and Matthew brought some dandelion and Burdock. Once we had finished shopping we walked out the Bennett Precinct and onto Transport Lane. We crossed over Market Street and we saw AJS Passenger Travel WV21 UOD.


AJS Passenger Travel WV21 UOD in Longton
We continued onto The Strand and we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #40A to Hanley. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63146 on a #6A to Hanley.


First Potteries 63146 in Longton
We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sitting down. The bus set off down The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down under the railway bridge onto King Street. We ran down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the new petrol station and coffee shop. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. We walked down City Road and we turned right onto onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. Later on Matthew went downstairs and we got in car and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we continued down Victoria Road and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. We got an ABC Supreme taxi back to the residential unit. We set off up Victoria Road. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. 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.