Trip to Hanley / Kidsgrove 30-01-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
44511	Fenton, Lordship Lane	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
63172	Hanley BS	Kidsgrove, Meadows Road	103	First Potteries
63116	Kidsgrove, St Johns RC	Hanley BS	38A	First Potteries
67157	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
6008	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
63114	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car MJ71 DFZ outside there yard. We crossed over the old Leek railway line and we turned right onto the private road on which the baths are situated By the baths we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 394. We continued onto Victoria Road and we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 44511 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got a picture of First Potteries 44511 before it returned towards Leek.

First Potteries 44511 in Hanley bus station

Matthew went to the toilet. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63172 on a #103 to Crewe.

First Potteries 63172 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we ran forwards onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and left onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto New Hall Street and we re-joined Marsh Street. We ran forwards onto the A50 and we ran through Cobridge up to Burslem. We ran into the centre of town past the old Lloyds bank and onto Scotia Road past the Lidl. We turned left onto Williamson Street and right onto Tunstall High Street. We continued up the High Street past the City Centre Central depot and past the Tesco Express. We ran to towards Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5371. As we turned into the B5371 and we headed into Kidsgrove Methodist Church. Matthew to the toilet and I ordered the food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we walked down the B5371 to the Hanley bus stop. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 38 on a #95 to Biddulph. A short time later we saw the bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 63116 on a #38A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63116 in Kidsgrove

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63116 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 63116

The bus set off down the the B5371 and we turned right onto the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards through Sandyford past the new retail park into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street. We continued down the High Street and we ran past the former Co-operative bank. We turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto Scotia Road and we ran into Burslem town centre. We ran past the site of the new Kiln Gate Retail park and we continued into Cobridge 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 we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67157 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the bus station. and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned left onto Copeland Street. We continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and wwe got a Lucky Seven taxi up to Fenton. We set off along City Road and we joined the Northbound A500 and we ran through Stoke and Etruria. We continued past Longport and we joined the A527. We ran past the North end of Tunstall and we stopped to have a look at the new business park on James Brindley Way and past the Tesco Express. We ran to towards Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove. We continued North through Church Lawton into Rode Heath and out the other side We passed the Stanway's depot and we continued North to Holmes Chapel and we continued Northwards to Knutsford and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew used the toilet and we returned to the bus station. We walked onto Toft Road and we turned right onto Princess Street. we turned right onto Canute Place and we headed over the Plaza to the Sainsbury's local shop. In the shop we brought a can of Coke and a couple of bars of chocolate as well as a Drumstick lolly. Once we had finished we walked back down Canute Place. We forwards through Princess Street and we turned right onto Toft Road. We forwards through Stanley Road and we forwards through Cranford Avenue and we forwards through Westfield Drive. Matthew went into the building and used the toilet. He spent the afternoon on the trampoline. We set off onto Westfield Drive and left onto Cranford Avenue and turned right onto Stanley Road and we turned right onto the A50 and we traveled South through Holmes Chapel and down into Kidsgrove. We carried on South towards Tunstall and we turned left onto the A527. In Fegg Hayes we turned right onto Oxford Street and we ran through Chell Heath past Matthew's old school. In Smallthorne we turned right onto Ford Green Road and at the roundabouts we turned left onto the A5272. We followed the road through Sneyd Green and Northwood and down to Bucknall. We turned right onto the A52 and at Joiners Square roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. At the top of the hill we turned right onto City Road and we ran down the hill to Smithpool Road. We turned left and left again onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw Afford rent-a-car YR24 VYW. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6008 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 6008 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #22 to Longton and Travel Express LK67 FWJ. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus. We walked out of the bus station. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down High Street and we walked onto Hassell Street and we continued onwards to the bus station. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63114 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63114 in Newcastle bus station

We got on bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watched music videos on the Television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Stafford 30-12-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
112	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
35950	Newcastle BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
35940	Stafford BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67177	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Stafford on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford Rent-A-Car HK22 WCJ.

Afford Rent-A-Car HK22 WCJ in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was D&G Bus 112 on a #1A to Audley. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. 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 another picture of D&G Bus 112 before it continued towards Audley.

D&G Bus 112 in Newcastle bus station

Once off the bus we waited for a bus towards Stafford. We waited for a short while and we saw D&G Bus 577 on a #85 to Nantwich. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35950 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35950 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before we went upstairs and down towards. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and we continued down to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. After going around the one-way system and onto Stafford Road. We crossed over the A34 onto Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We saw former East Riding Council minibus DG63 MXT. We rejoined the A34 at the roundabout where the A51 goes Eastwards and we ran Southwards through the fast section on the A34 to the A513 roundabout. We ran the last couple of miles into town down the A34 onto Foregate Street and we turned right onto Chell Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked Westwards along Chell Road and we turned right onto Gaolgate Street and past the Market Square. We stopped at Greggs on Greengate Street and Matthew had a sausage roll and and a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished in the shop we walked back to the square and we ate the sausage roll and drank the Coke. Once we had finished eating and drinking we walked through the shopping centre and back onto Gaolgate Street. At the top we turned right and we stopped at the bus station. In the bus station we saw Select Bus 31 on a #12 to Doxey.

Select Bus 31 in Stafford bus station

A short time later we saw Chaserider 192 on a #826 to Lichfield.

Chaserider 192 in Stafford bus station

Whilst we waited we saw Chaserider 180 on a #841 to Uttoxeter.

Chaserider 180 in Stafford bus station

Also seen was Select Bus 18 on a #8 to Parkside.

Select Bus 18 in Stafford bus station

Afterwards we saw Chaserider 66 on a #74 to Cannock.

Chaserider 66 in Stafford bus station

Another vehicle seen was Select Bus 38 on a #8 to Parkside.

Select Bus 38 in Stafford bus station

After a short while the bus back to Hanley appeared. It was First Potteries 35940 on a #101 to Hanley

First Potteries 35940 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. Once we got ot the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we stopped at the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 24 on a #1 to Meir. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67177 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67177 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67177 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 67177

We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. 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. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-operative food. We turned left Temple Street and we walked back to the residential unit. Near to the unit we saw Shelton Care Group SH71 KMZ. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window we saw First Potteries 67180 on a #11 to Hanley. For tea Matthew had a chicken nugget and chips followed by a Manchester Tart. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Longton 13-07-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65028	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
32649	Newcastle BS	Stoke, Lytton Street	25	First Potteries
44515	Fenton, Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was 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 First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley. Later on Matthew was going out. We went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We set off onto onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road. We turned left into Aldi and Matthew went into the shop to do some shoppping. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the residential unit in Autocabs taxi. We set off up Victoria Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65028 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 65028 before it returned towards Hanley on a #11 service.

First Potteries 65028 in Newcastle bus station

Once we got off the bus we saw D&G Bus 38 on a #94 to Congleton. We walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and up onto Ironmarket and we went to Queens Gardens where Matthew had a chicken sandwich washed down with can of Irn Bru. Once we had finished the drink we set off onto Ironmarket and right onto Castle Walk. Matthew went to the toilet. We continued onwards to the bus station and we saw First Potteries 32647 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32647 in Newcastle bus station

We waited for a bus towards the Stoke. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63099 on a #22 to Longton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 32649 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32649 in Newcastle bus station

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. We walked up City Road and we cut across onto Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use his computer. Later on we went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and we saw past the former day centre. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and right onto City Road. As we ran up onto King Street we passed the site of the new Burger King being built. We turned right onto the A50 link road and we joinrf the Eastbound A50. AS the route into Longton was busy we continued upto Normacot. We came of the A50 at Normacot and we turned left onto Uttoxeter Road. As we headed into Longotn. We ran into Longton and we turned right onto Kingcross Street and parked in the car park. Once parked up they headed back to Market Street to have some cake. Matthew had a red velvet cheesecake with custard. Matthew washed thi down with a bottle of Coke. When they had finihsed eating we returned to the car and we headed back to the residential unit. We set off onto Commerce Street and we went around the roundabout and onto The Strand. We stopped outside Wrights Pies and we picked up a few few things from there. We got back in the car and we continued along The Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. When we got back to the residential unit we saw Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room and used his computer. Later on Matthew went downstairs and went outside in the garden. He went on the pool. Later on Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room. For tea Matthew had a jacket potato with beans followed by cake. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Lynx Taxis YN10 GUK. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 44515 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. At the bus station Matthew used the toilet. We set off onto Lichfield Street and we went down to Stafford Street. We walked down Trinity Street onto Etruria Road before arriving at the destination. When we got there Matthew went to the toilet. After spending some time in the soft play area they got back on Intercity taxi. We set off onto Etruria Road and and at the roundabout we turned left onto the Westbound A53. We ran upn to Etruria and we turned left onto the A500 and we ran Southwards up to Stoke. We came off the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line and up into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew we up to his room to chill out. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Stafford 22-09-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
32632	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
67662	Hanley BS	Norton, opp Robin Hood	8	First Potteries
63101	Norton, opp Robin Hood	Newcastle BS	98	First Potteries
63097	Newcastle BS	Stoke, stop N	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus up to Norton. A new-look Wetherspoon pub has reopened after floods forced it to close for nearly a year in Stafford. 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 grey minibus ???? DRC.

DRC in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 63174 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63174 in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw Stanton's of Stoke NXJ 321.

Stanton's of Stoke NXJ 321 in Fenton

We continued along Christchurch Street. We onto City Road we saw First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Hanley. At the top we crossed over Victoria Road to wait for the bus at the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 32632 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32632 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We set off up Lichfield Street and forwards onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto Piccadilly We turned left onto Cheapside and we went to cafe. He used the toilet For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy from the chip shop washed down with a bottle of Coke. We walked through Cheapside and we turned left onto Piccadilly. we turned left onto onto Bethesda Street and we waited for a bus towards Norton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 47520 on a #7A to Biddulph. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 38 on a #8A to Endon.

D&G 38 in Hanley

We walked up Albion Street and back on to Lichfield Street. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67662 on a #8 to Ball Green.

First Potteries 67662 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Norton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto Bethesda Street. We went onto Marsh Street before turning back into Hanley on Trinity Street. We turned onto Stafford Street and we picked up more passengers before heading out of town along Quadrant Road. We headed through Townsend an onto Chell Street. We went through Sneyd Green and we turned left at Smallthorne Roundabouts onto Ford Green Road. We continued Ford Green Road and up into Norton. At the top of Norton we got up and got off the bus. we Waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw Stanton's of Stoke 8701 VT on a #90 to Ball Green.

Stanton's of Stoke 8701 VT in Norton

We waited for a bus back towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #98 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63101 in Norton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down. We set off onto Ford Green Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and ran up through Smallthorne to the roundabout we turned left onto Moorland Road and we ran down to Burslem. We continued through Burslem to Longport and over the A500 and up Porthill Bank. We turned left at the roundabout and we ran through Wolstanton and May Bank into Newcastle. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout and we ran down Barracks Road and into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We saw Arriva Midlands 3699 on a #164 to Market Drayton. We waited for the bus to Stoke ans a short time later we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63097 in Newcastle bus station

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. We walked up City Road and we cut across onto Temple Street and into the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room and use his computer and watched buses out of the window. Matthew was going out for tea. We went downstairs and we went in a Intercity taxi. We set off down Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left City Road and we ran down the hill and under the railway line onto the A500. We then went South on the A500 which we did down to A34. Once on the A34 we went South through Trentham and past Stone and into Stafford. we turned right onto Gaolgate Street. We continued through the Market Square and forwards onto Greengate Street. We crossed over the bridge. We stopped at a pub and Matthew had a chickenburger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a chocolate fudge cake and custard. Once we had finished we stopped to look at the former RBS bank. We walked onto Greengate Street and forwards through Market Square onto Gaolgate Street. When we had finished eating we returned to Fenton in a Intercity taxi. we set off onto the A34 up to Hanford. At Hanford they got on the A500 which we did to Stoke. We came off the A500 and we turned right onto City Road. We turned right into Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Leek 24-12-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67157	Blurton, adj Ladybank Grove	Hanley BS‎	23	First Potteries
38	Hanley BS	Brown Edge, Sytch Road	8B	D&G Bus
65029	Stockton Brook, Moss Hill	Leek BS	18	First Potteries
65030	Leek BS	Hanley BS	18	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Blurton, opp Ladybank Grove	23	First Potteries

Today it was Christmas eve and Matthew was in Blurton getting ready for Christmas tomorrow. We also decided to have a run out on the bus for dinner. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and apple juice for breakfast. Uncle Dave arrived and I popped out to the shops to get some last minute food shopping before Christmas. When I got back Matthew had already got dressed and was getting the rip bag ready! We packed a few emergency snacks and batteries and we set off on foot to the bus stop all the way over on Beaconsfield Drive. We got to the bus stop a little early and we saw First Potteries 67157 heading towards Newstead. We waited for around 15 minutes and we saw First Potteries 63117 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63117 in Blurton

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As expected if was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked the Knot ticket at £7 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Beaconsfield Drive and we ran to the end we turned left onto Church Road. We ran to Critchlow's Corner and we veered left onto Blurton Road running through Blurton. We crossed the A50 and at Heron Cross lights we went forwards onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left at Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke where we stopped for a short while. We saw First Potteries 63118 on a #11 to Newcastle. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and 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. Once in the bus station we saw required First Potteries 65030 on a #18 to Leek. We got up and got off the bus and by the time we got to stand G the #18 had departed. There was a 25 minute wait for the next #18 so we saw required D&G Bus 38 on a #8B to Brown Edge.

D&G 38 in Hanley bus station

We decided to do that instead, so we got on the bus and we flashed The Knot ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. After a brief wait we set off out of the bus station on to John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we crossed over Broad Street onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and left onto Stafford Street. We ran forwards onto Quadrant Road and we passed First Potteries 65029 on a #18 to Hanley. At the roundabout we veered left onto Town Road and we crossed over the ring road. We continued out towards Birches Head and we continued onto the A5272. We ran through Sneyd Green up to Smallthorne and we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran down Smallthorne Bank and we ran through the traffic lights and up the hill towards Norton. We continued through Norton Green and into Brown edge where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 38 before it continued towards the end of the run on the #8B.

D&G 38 in Brown Edge

I had worked out that if we did the bus to Brown Edge we could walk though to the A53 and intercept the following #18 to Leek. We set off along the B5051 and we turned right onto Willfield Lane. We turned right onto Ball Lane and left onto Edgefield Lane. We walked along this rural one-way system and forwards onto Moss Hill. We walked down the bank to the main road and when we got to the A53 we turned left to walk to the bus stop. We checked the First Bus app and we had about 2 minutes to wait for the next bus. As it got closer we saw it was required First Potteries 65029 on a #18 to Leek as expected.

First Potteries 65029 in Stockton Brook

We got on the bus and we flashed The Knot ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards up the A53 and we saw Trinity Court MA08 JFZ. We continued through Endon past The Plough and we got onto the fast section of road. We ran up to Longsdon and Ladderegde and we ran down the hill into the valley. We ran over the old railway line and we went up the hill into the centre of Leek. We turned right onto Leonard Street and left into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 65029 before returning back to Hanley on a #18.

First Potteries 65029 in Leek bus station

Also in the bus station was Aimee's YK07 BFX on a #166 town circular.

Aimee's YK07 BFX in Leek bus station

Also in the bus station was Aimee's KE05 MMF on layover.

Aimee's KE05 MMF in Leek bus station

Whilst we were in the bus station we saw Aimee's YJ11 ELH arrive on the #108 to Ashbourne.

Aimee's YJ11 ELH in Leek bus station

We walked through the bus station onto the A53 and we crossed over the road. We walked around the corner onto Derby Street and we walked through the centre of Leek. We went forwards onto Sheep Market and we turned right onto St Edwards Street. We walked to the opposite corner and we went into the pub. After using the toilet we found a table in a very busy pub and I went to order food and drinks at the bar. For dinner Matthew had a Buttermilk chicken fillet burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off back towards the bus station. We came out off the pub and we walked Eastwards along the A523. We turned right onto Market Square and we walked across the square onto Derby Street. We walked to the end and we crossed over the A53. We walked through the precinct into the bus station and just as we got there we saw First Potteries 65030 on a #18 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65030 in Leek bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed The Knot ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto A523 and we turned left onto the Southbound A53. We ran over the old railway line and past Morrisons and we ran out of the town and up the hill to Ladderedge. We continued onto Longsdon and through the fast section of road down towards Endon where we saw Leek Link LT63 CXN in the petrol station. We ran through Endon into Stocton Brook and we continued into Badderley Green where we passed First Potteries 67661 on a #18 to Leek. We crossed over the old railway line again and we ran up to Sneyd Green where we turned left onto Berwick Road. We turned left onto Milton Road and we ran up the hill. We turned left onto the A5272 and we ran past Central Forrest Park into Birches Head. We ran forwards onto Town Road and we crossed over the ring road. As we ran onto Quadrant Road we passed First Potteries 65031 on the final #18 turn to Leek. We wen forwards onto Stafford Street and we saw First Potteries 65728 on a #3 to Crewe. We ran past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street and we entered the bus station. We let the bus empty out and Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 65030 before we got off.

Inside First Potteries 65030

Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet before we walked down to stand S to wait for the next bus to Blurton. Whilst we waited for out bus we saw Edwards BX16 CHV on a #528 to Rochdale. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65002 on a #25 to Keele. Eventually our bus approached the stand. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed The Knot ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. Before departure time we saw First Potteries 44514 on #3 to Crewe. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street 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 we crossed over and we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Blurton

We walked back to the car and we set off through Blurton. We ran up Beaconsfield Drive and we turned right onto Church Street. We passed First Potteries 63117 on a #22 to Newcastle. We ran through Blurton along Blurton Road abd we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off at Longton to see what was parked up at Z Carz. On Edensor Road we saw Intercity PK57 PWL parked up opposite to Lucky Seven.

Intercity PK57 PWL in Longton

We turned left onto Willow Row and we saw Z Carz Mercedes minibus CE02 LYX parked in the compound.

Z Carz CE02 LYX in Longton

Also seen was Z Carz KE03 JXC in the compound.

Z Carz KE03 JXC in Longton

Another vehicle seen was Z Carz HK57 LFY.

Z Carz HK57 LFY in Longton

We turned around and got back onto the A50 and we turned left onto Heathcote Street, passing D&G Bus 133 on a #40 to Longton. We continued onto Longton Hall Road and we turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 16:00. We spent time doing the e-mails and doing the Blog. for tea we had a ham roll and a piece of a sausage roll. Later on we dropped dropped uncle Dave off at his house. We set off through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We ran through Blurton on Blurton Road and into Heron Cross. We dropped down into Fenton and we stopped at uncle Dave's for a few minutes. Matthew added to uncle Dave's calender and ate a Viscount biscuit. Once we finished at uncle Dave's we ran up to Heron Cross and we into Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto The A50 and we joined Stanley Matthews Way. At the Southern end we turned left onto the A5035 and we got home around 19:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we composed a few e-mails and sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa doing e-mails and writing. Later on Matthew had a bath and then chilled out until bedtime around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Leek 14-01-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63099	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, adj stop J1‎	6A	First Potteries
65004	Hanley BS	Leek BS	18	First Potteries
65004	Leek BS	Hanley BS	18	First Potteries
63175	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Leek on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. Whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 63175 on #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street where we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street and into the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning we went to Leek on the bus. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right. We walked up City Road and we walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67631 on a #6 to Weston Coyney. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63099 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63099 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 instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew walked into the bus station and went to the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus to Leek. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65004 on a #18 to Leek.

First Potteries 65004 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Leek before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto john Street and we ran down the hill to Bethesda Street. We ran past the museum and we ran forwards onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity street and at the top of the hill we turned left onto Stafford Street. We ran forwards onto Quadrant Road and we went across the ring road along Town Road. We ran forwards onto the A5272 and into Sneyd Green. We turned right onto Milton Road and we ran down the hill before turning left onto Berwick Road. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A53. We ran North through Badderley Green and into Stockton Brook. We continued into Endon and then we ran out into open countryside. We climbed the hill into Longsdon and we ran down Ladderedge into the Churnet Valley. We ran up the hill into the town centre and we turned right into Leonard Street. We turned into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked through the shopping arcade onto the A53 and we turned right. We turned left onto Derby Street and we stopped at Wright's Pies. Matthew brought at sausage roll and a can of Coke. we set off down Derby Street and we turned right onto St Edwards Street. We turned right onto Stockwell Street and we followed the A523 to the town end of the A53. We walked back through the shopping arcade back to the bus station. We saw First Potteries 65004 on a #18 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65004 in Leek bus station

Also in the bus station was Aimee's YK07 BFX on #166 Leek town circular service.

Aimee's YK07 BFX in Leek bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw Aimee's GW55 SON on a #451 school service. We set off out of the bus station onto the A523 and we turned left onto the A53 we saw D&G 38 in the New Turners colours running out of service. We ran down the hill out of town and own into the Churnet Valley before running up the hill through Ladderedge. We ran down the other side into Longsdon and we ran through open countryside for a mile or 2 before going into Endon. We ran down through Stockton Brook into Badderley Green. We continued South to Sneyd Green and we turned left into Berwick Road. We turned right onto Milton Road and we ran up the hill to the A5272. We turned left and we headed into Hanley. We entered town along Quadrant Road and we ran along Stafford Street and past the town hall into Bagnall Street. We ran into the bus station and then we got up and got of the bus. Once off the bus we saw First Potteries 32639 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32639 in Hanley bus station

Also seen was D&G 41 on a #2 to Newcastle.

D&G 41 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63175 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 down the hill past the car park. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We ran around the ring road and we turned right onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #32 to Hanley. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. Due to a road closure the bus was diverted in Longton. We turned left onto Market Street and we ran forwards onto Uttoxeter Road and we turned right into Chadwick Street. We turned right onto Normacot Road and we crossed over the roundabout onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off. We walked down City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out. For tea Matthew had bangers and mash followed by cake. Later on Matthew went out to the pub. He went downstairs onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and we continued to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished in the pub we walked back to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use his computer. Matthew also watched television in his room and then had a bath. Later on Matthew had toast for supper before going to bed around 23:00... Mark.