Trip to Hanley / Biddulph 23-11-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67149	Blurton, Magdalen Road	Trentham, Man in Space	22	First Potteries
67152	Trentham, Man in Space	Stoke, stop R	21	First Potteries
35943	Stoke, Stop N	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
173	Hanley BS	Chell, Biddulph Road	7A	D&G Bus
593	Chell, Biddulph Road	Biddulph, High Street	94	D&G Bus
67147	Biddulph, Wharf Road	Hanley BS	7A	First Potteries

Today we were doing a local trip as later on we had a party to attend. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After getting ready we went in the car to pick up uncle Dave, We set off through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we went through the road works and up the hill to Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we turned left at the traffic lights onto Grove Road. We continued onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Afterwardsb we set off up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We ran down the hill and back through the roadworks and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and left onto Finstock Avenue. We stopped briefly to get some money from the cash machine and we carried on back to the house. After briefly going inside we set off on foot to the bus stop all the way over on Magdalen Road. We waited for a few minutes and the bus turned the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67149 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67149 in Blurton

We got on the bus and booked a Smart Day ticket at £4.80. This ticket is a multi-operator ticket valid throughout the North Staffordshire area. We sat down near to the back of the bus and the bus set off onto the A5035. We went past the Trentham Hotel we turned right into New Inn Lane where we saw First Potteries 67152 was on the #21 to Hanley. We got up to get off the bus at the man in Space and Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67149 before it carried on to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67149 in Trentham

We had already seen the bus we were going to catch on the opposite side of the road. We waited for it to run around the end of the route before we saw it return. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #21 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we placed our Smart Day ticket. The bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67152 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 67152

The bus travelled through Trentham up New Inn Lane, We passed the building site where new housing is being built. At the top of the hill we turned right into Hanford along Wilson Road. We ran down Mayne Street before joining the Northbound A34. We crossed under the A500 and we saw First Potteries 67151 on #21 turn to Trentham. We turned onto London Road and we ran through Oak Hill past the former Oak Hill pub. We continued through the the West End before running into Stoke Town centre and Campbell Place. There was nothing of interest parked up in City cabs and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67152 before it carried on towards Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Stoke

Once we got off the bus we walked towards The centre of Stoke. We went around the corner into Church Street to Stoke Cafe. Uncle Dave escorted Matthew downstairs 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 Church Street to the Newcastle bus stop. When we got to the stop we waited for the the next Hanley bus to appear. As we had a party to attend later we needed to head up to Biddulph as quickly as we could. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 35948 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35948 in Stoke

A few minutes later we saw the bus aproaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35943 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35943 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we placed the Smart Day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of Stoke town centre and across the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 and we ran past the railway station to joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We went into the Spar shop and Matthew got a bottle of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars. We headed up to the John Street car park to take a few bus pictures. We saw D&G Bus 6006 on a #9 to Clayton.

D&G Bus 6006 in Hanley bus station

Also seen was D&G Bus 24 going into one of the layover spaces.

D&G Bus 24 in Hanley bus station

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #11B to Bentilee.

First Potteries 44514 in Hanley bus station

We walked back to the bus station and Matthew went to the toilets. Afterwards we sat down and Matthew had a Twirl Duo. We saw D&G Bus 6007 on layover. A short time later we saw a bus we could catch approaching. It was D&G Bus 173 on a #7A to Oxford.

D&G Bus 173 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Smart Day ticket under the scanner before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus waited for time before setting off out of the bus station. We went down John Street and onto Bethesda Street before we went across onto Marsh Street and then we turned right into Trinity Street. We turned left into Stafford Street and we continued forwards to Quadrant Road and we left Hanley along Town Road. We travelled through Sneyd Green and over Smallthorne roundabouts to Chell and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 173 before it continued towards Oxford.

D&G Bus 173 in Chell

Once off the bus we waited for something towards Biddulph. It was raining so we decided to take the first service to arrive. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 593 on a #94 to Congleton.

D&G Bus 593 in Chell

The bus set off onto the A527 and through Brindley Ford and Knypersley and we turned right into Park Lane left into Woodlands Street. We turned right onto Church Close and we turned left onto Church Road. We continued onto Princess Street and we turned left onto Well Street. We turned right onto Biddulph High Street and we got up and got off the bus. We took another picture of D&G Bus 593 before it carried on towards Congleton.

D&G Bus 593 in Biddulph

We crossed over the road and we visited the bakery. Matthew bought a piece of millionaires shortbread and a can of Fanta. We crossed over the road and we headed towards the pub. On the way we passed Wharf Road and we saw D&G Bus 6003 on a #9 to Newcastle.

D&G Bus 6003 in Biddulph bus station

We continued to the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. We went to the bar and we had a small glass of Coke. After drinking our drinks we headed up the High Street to Wharf Road and we saw First Potteries 67147 about to work the next #7A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67147 in Biddulph bus station

We also saw D&G Bus 104 on layover in between runs on the #95 to Audley.

D&G Bus 104 in Biddulph bus station

A short time later First Potteries 67147 was made ready for service and pulled up onto the bus stop. We got on the bus and we placed the Smart Day tickets on the scanner for the final time today. As the bus was empty, Matthew took a picture inside of First Potteries 67147 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 67147

The bus set off onto the High Street and we turned left at the roundabout onto St John's Road. We ran around the estate and we crossed over the A527 at Knypersley. We ran through Brown Lees and we rejoined the A527 by the industrial estate. We ran down through Brindley Ford and to Fegg Hayes. We ran up the hill to Chell and we turned left onto High Lane. We ran back through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green into Birches Head. We ran forwards onto Town Road and we crossed over the ring road. As we ran onto Quadrant Road and we went forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street and we entered the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Whilst had a look around and we saw D&G Bus 797 on a #9A to Tunstall.

D&G Bus 797 in Hanley bus station

Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we headed across the Lichfield Street and across the ring road to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. Mum arrived to pick us up. When we had finished eating we set off out of the car park onto Lichfield Street. At joiners Square roundabout we went around the crash on the roundabout and we turned right onto the A52. We ran past the railway station and over the river Trent Before following the A52 right and under the railway line. We turned left and joined the A500 and veered left onto Wheildon Road. We crossed over the canal and unnder the railway line and we dropped off uncle Dave. We contionued up Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. We arrived back around 17:00. We had a couple of hour to relax and get ready for the party. We Started the Blog and we download the pictures from today. Matthew had can of Cherry Coke and the millionaire's shortbread from earlier. After getting ready we got on the car and we set off just before 19:00. We got on the A5035 and we headed to Trentham. We turned right onto the A34 and we headed North through Hanford into Trent Vale. We turned left onto Riverside Road and we turned left and we crossed over the Lyme Brook and parked up. We went into the party and we wished our friend happy Birthday before finding a seat and having a glass of Coke. Later on there bwas a buffet and Matthew had sandwiches, cocktail sausages, party rings and Swiss Rolls. It was a fancy dress party and Matthew went dressed as an Arriva Bus driver!. We stayed for a couple of hours and we said goodbye to everyone before we got in the car. As we ere about to set off we saw Ellisons coach 18 BOS leave the Clayton Wood training ground, presumably the Stoke City Coach from the away game at QPR earlier in the day. We set off onto Riverside Road and we turned right onto the Soutbound A34. We ran through Hanford intob Trentham and we turned legft onto the A5035. We ran over the canal and railway line into Blurton and we got back just 21:00. Matthew had his medication and Later on we did some more of the Blog and wrote an e-mail. We also tested the new ice making machine. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Kidsgrove 21-11-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
593	Fenton, Smithpool Road	Stoke, Lytton Street	40	D&G Bus
63363	Stoke, Lytton Street	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63174	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	39	First Potteries
63174	Hanley BS	Kidsgrove, Mount Road	39	First Potteries
63174	Kidsgrove, Mount Road	Newcastle BS	39	First Potteries
67150	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
44514	Fenton, Victoria Place	Longton, Market Street	11	First Potteries
67150	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67173 on a #11 to Newcastle. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car YG23 PXH outside there yard. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 593 on a #40 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. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of D&G Bus 593 as it continued towards Hanley.

D&G Bus 593 in Stoke

A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63363 on a #11 to Stone.

First Potteries 63363 in Newcastle

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. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a walk around Newcastle. We waited for a bus towards Trentham. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63172 on a #39A to Butt Lane.

First Potteries 63172 in Newcastle bus station

Another bus came on stand and it was First Potteries 63174 on a #39 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63174 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we continued past the Albion and the town Hall and we ran forwards onto Bagnall Street and into the bus station. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 63174 on a #39 to Kidsgrove. We got on the bus bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto trinity Street and then 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 Buslem 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 past the A527 where there is a new pertol station. We continued North onto the A50. We ran through Goldenhill and down the bank into Kidsgrove. Adjacent to Aldi there is a new retail park being built. We turned left onto the B5371 and when turned the corner and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5371 we walked onto the A50 and onto Heathcote Street and Matthew visited the toilet. As we walked through the King Street and we turned left onto Somerset Avenue. We turned right onto Victoria Avenue and we stopped at one of the house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. We continued along Victoria Avenue and we walked along a path onto Bedford Road. We turned right onto King Street and we walked down Attwood Street and we turned left onto Liverpool Road and up to the bus stop. A short time later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63174 on a #39 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat town towards the back of the bus. We set off onto High Street. Adjacent to Aldi there is a new retail park being built. We turned left onto The Avenue. We ran forwards onto First Avenue and we ran to the end. We turned left onto the A34 and at the light we ran straight onto Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto Swan Bank and we turned left onto Chester Road Ashenough Road. We turned left onto Monument Road and left onto High Street. We continued down through Talke along High Street and at the roundabout we went forwards onto Talke Road. We crossed over the A500 and we continued onto Liverpool Road. We ran down Crackley Bank over Parkhouse West Road. We turned left onto London Road and at roundabout we went left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A34 and we ran Southwards through Cross Heath through to the edge of Newcastle, We veered left onto Liverpool Road and we turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and we turned right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it First Potteries 67150 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67150 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. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window whilst and ate his Manchester tart whilst we waited for tea. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto 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 onto City Road. We crossed over at the crossing and we headed to the stop outside the shops. We walked back down City Road and we walked up to the bus stop near to Philpott's. After a short while we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 44514 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street and we passed through Foley We ran forwards into Longton. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over King Street and onto Transport Lane. We walked down The Strand and we under the railway line into Longton Transport Interchange. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto The Strand. When we had finished we walked over to Sports Direct to get some trainers. When we had finished there we walked over to The Strand and we saw Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67150 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67150 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The 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. We went past KFC. As we approached the flat we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. For tea Matthew had a chilken fajitas and chips followed by cake. He also ate the a bottle of Coke. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Trentham 22-10-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67159	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63345	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
63357	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67172	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
67180	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop Q	11	First Potteries
67180	Stoke, adj stop M	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group WF24 BCE. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67159 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. 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 63345 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 63345 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 where we saw ABC Supreme KX64 AFF. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. We walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. Afterwards Matthew had washed down with can of Coke. Matthew had a ham sandwich washed down with cup of Coke. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto 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 63357 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63357 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. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63111 on a #39A to Butt Lane. Another vehicle seen was D&G Bus 593 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 593 in Newcastle bus station

The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67172 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67172 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto and cut through onto City Road and we saw Voyager Travel CV69 KVD. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67180 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke 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. We got off the bus and we crossed over Church Street and we walked around the corner onto Campbell Place and we walked up to Sainsbury's. Matthew brought a valentine's day card in Sainsbury's and afterwards we walked back along Campbell Place and we turned right onto Church Street. A few minutes later we saw Stanton's of Stoke VT63 SOS on a #218 to Endon.

Stanton's of Stoke VT63 SOS in Stoke

As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67180 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67180 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew went downstairs. 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.

Trip to Newcastle / Longton 03-09-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67176	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
67143	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63349	Newcastle BS	Longton, Market Street	11	First Potteries
63346	Longton, stop C	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street. We onto City Road. 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 67176 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. 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 and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67176 as it returned to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67176 in Hanley bus station

Once of the bus Matthew went to the toilet. Another bus came on stand and it was First Potteries 67143 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 67143 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 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.

D&G Bus 593 in Newcastle bus station

Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 35932 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35932 in Newcastle bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 63113 on a #38A to Crackley.

First Potteries 63113 in Newcastle bus station

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 the bus and we booked to Bentilee. we sat down. 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 63346 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The 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. We went past KFC. As we approached the flat we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we went into the Co-operative Food store and Matthew had a bottle of Coke. We went outside onto Christchurch Street. We walked back into Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. For tea Matthew had a spaghetti and tomato sauce and a bottle of Coke followed by a Manchester Tart. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Burslem / Newcastle 13-12-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
593	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67154 a on the #23 to Hanley. Later on we went downstairs We set of on foot onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street. At the end of the street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 278. In Aldi Matthew picked up his weekly shop. After he had done his shopping we went to Newcastle in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran down to joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. We ran up to the ring road and we ran anti-clockwise around Hanley. We turned right onto the A50 and we ran Northwards through Cobridge into Burslem past Lidl supermarket. We turned right onto Federation Road. We got out of the taxi and we set off onto Federation Road and we turned right onto the A50 and we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #3 to Crewe. We turned right onto Market Place and went to Wrights Pies and Matthew had a can of Coke and a millionaires shortbread. We walked to the end of Market Place. Matthew ate a sausage roll and we drank the can of Coke. When we had finished we walked back along Market Place and left onto Woodbank Street and passed the site of the new apartment being built. We headed back to the Market Place. After we had finished in the pub we returned to the car to go back to Fenton. We set off along Wedgwood Street and we turned left onto Moorland Road. At Smallthorne rounsabout we went right onto the A5272 up to Sneyd Green and we ran southwards to the edge of Hanley. We ran clockwise around the ring road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to Joiners square and we went right onto the A52. We ran into Stoke and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 992. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford rent-a-car YG23 PXH parked up in Elsing Street. The traffic was unusually busy and the bus was a little late. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was D&G Bus 593 on a #1A to Audley.

D&G Bus 593 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 Travel Express KV63 ODM and ABC Supreme HV22 HKK. 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 short time later we saw First Potteries 63103 on a #99 to Chell Heath.

First Potteries 63103 in Newcastle bus station

In the bus station we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #98 to Ball Green.

First Potteries 63101 in Newcastle bus station

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 turned left into Church Street. We turned left onto the Southbound A34 and we went under the subway on to the A34. We turned left onto the A525 and we turned right onto B5044 and we turned left onto John O'Gaunt's Road. We turned left onto Stanier Street and we walked along the footpath which used to be the B5044. We turned right onto B5367 and we turned right onto Knutton Lane. We turned right onto Dunkirk and we turned right onto Poolside and we arrived at Our Space. Matthew went to the toilet. He also spent time in the soft play area. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We set off onto Stanier Street. When we returned to Fenton in a Intercity taxi. We set off along Stanier Road and we turned left onto Pool Side. We turned left onto Dunkirk and we turned right onto Knutton Lane. We around the roundabout and back onto the Ryecroft and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street and we turned left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran through onto City Road. We ran under the railway bridge and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. 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 Hanley / Newcastle 05-05-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63110	Fenton, Berry Hill Road	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
63116	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	4	First Potteries
47519	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67154 a on the #23 to Hanley. Later on we went downstairs We set of on foot onto City Road and we turned right onto the private road on which the baths are situated By the baths we saw Christchurch Primary DU56 DNN. We continued onto Victoria Road. We stopped at the Millys Food Bar and Matthew had sausage, chips and curry washed down with a can of Coke. We went into the Market and afterwards we set off onto Victoria Road. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw Sporting Stars VO72 XTA. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63110 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63110 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station we saw D&G Bus 593 on layover. We got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #3 to Crewe. We waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63116 on a #4 to Audley. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and then we joined the clockwise ring road. At the end we turned left onto Etruria Road before going under the A53 onto Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Forge Lane past a new minibus building by the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford. We ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station. We got up and we got off the bus. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. After a short while we saw South West Coaches Y31 SWC. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 47519 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and onto Christchurch Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 63012 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63012 in Fenton

Later on Matthew went downstairs out to the pub. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the pub on foot. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Matthew chilled out in the pub all afternoon and afterwards returned to the residential unit. We set off along Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. We used his computer and watched buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had chicken nuggets and chips. 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.