Trip to Newcastle / Fegg Hayes 13-09-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63172	Newcastle BS	Fegg Hayes, Johnson Place	9	First Potteries
6006	Fegg Hayes, Oxford Road	Hanley BS	7A	D&G Bus
63172	Hanley BS	Stoke, stop C4	9	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had crumpets and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew sepnt some time in his room watching buses out of the window and we saw SAS Travel SA68 RZZ outside.

SAS Travel SA68 RZZ in Fenton

ater on we wset off on foot to the bus stop. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the stop and whilst we waited for the bus we saw First Potteries 63103 on a #23 to Newstead. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67152 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 past the former pub which is being rebuilt as a shop. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to the toilet. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67143 on a #25 to Keeley. We decided to head towards Keele. As we got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63172 on a #9 to Fegg Hayes.

First Potteries 63172 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road. At the roundabout we went left onto Newcastle lane and we ran up the hill into the centre of Penkhull. We turned left onto St Thomas Place and forwards onto Princes Street. We past the old school. on the left old North Staffs Royal Infirmary. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran down into Stoke. We passed through Church Street and the bus topped in the town centre. After a brief stop we continued over the A500. after running under the railway line we followed the A52 around to the left running parallel to the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we went forwards onto Station Road before turning right onto College Road. At the top off College Road we continued onto regent Road before turning left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed the ring road onto Bethesda Street and we turned right onto John Street. We ran up the hill into 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 turned left onto Chell Heath Road through Bradeley and into Chell Heath and passed his old school now sheltered housing. We carried on through Fegg Hayes and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the Oxford Road. We turned right onto the A527 and we turned left onto Hornbeam Drive. We turned left onto Spindle Close and past the Moreens Nigerian Kitchen door and it appeared to be closed. We decided to head back towards Hanley. We walked along Spindle Close and we turned right onto Hornbeam Drive and we cut through onto the A527. We crossed over the road and we waited for a bus. Almost immediately we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6006 on a #7A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Chell before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up the A527 and we headed into Chell. We turned the corner onto the A5272 and we ran through to Smallthorne roundabout and we continued long the A5272 through Sneyd Green. We ran into Hanley along Town Road and we crossed over the roundabout onto Quadrant Road. We ran forwards onto Stafford Road and we went past the town hall onto Bagnall Street. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet. We waited for a bus to Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63172 on a #9 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to the Keele before we sat down towards the back of the bus. 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 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 and we ran into Stoke town centre along Church Street where we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over Church Street and we walked around the corner onto Campbell Place and we walked up to Sainsbury's. Matthew did his weekly shop and we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along London Road and forwards onto Campbell place. We followed the one-way system to the left onto Church Street and we veered left onto Liverpool Road. We veered right onto Elanora street and we followed the road to the right onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way-system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we ran forwards onto City Road. We went under the railway line and we ran up City Road into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Whilst he waited he used his computer and watched buses out of the window. He set off downstairs and onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Watkin Street and right along the back street opposite Crawford Street by the railway line. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and we crossed over the railway line. We went into the park and Matthew. Matthew visited the playground and afterwards we got in car. We set off along Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and we turned left onto London Road. We turned right onto Penkhull New Road and we ran to the top of the hill. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a glass of Coke whilst he waited for his food. Matthew had hunters chicken and home made chips. For dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished we set off down Penkhull New Road and we turned left onto London Road. We ran forwards onto the one=way system and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We turned right onto Liverpool Road and we veered left onto Elenora Street. We followed the road left onto Copeland Street and forwards onto Glebe Street. We ran onto Church Street and we crossed over the A500 and onto City Road before going under the railway line. We climbed the hill and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went downstairs and we sat in the lounge and with the other residents ar cuppa club. Matthew had various biscuits as well as some rice crispy cakes washed down with a can of Dr Pepper. Later on Matthew went back upstairs and 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 / Cleethorpes 24-04-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6008	Fenton, Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
63111	Newcastle BS	Tunstall, Stop T2	38	First Potteries
67179	Tunstall, Stop T2	Hanley, stop S3	103	First Potteries
63146	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	38	First Potteries
67158	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
35947	Hanley BS	Stoke, Lytton Street	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going on Holiday, but first he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up at 08:00 and had his medication. For breakfast Matthew had crumpets washed down with orange juice. Matthew chilled out in his room until it was time to go out. We saw City Centre Central BF60 WCP parked up outside. Later on we went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We cut through from Temple Street to City Road and we walked to the bus stop by the flats. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6008 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

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 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. Once in NMewcstle we went to the toilet. Afterwards we headed back to the bus station to catch another bus. We decided to head to Tunstall via Talke. We waited for a bus. A short time later we saw a bus coming onto the stand. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63111 on a #38 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63111 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Tunstall before sitting down towards the back of the bus. set of out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran Northwards past the bus garage and we ran through Milehouse. We ran Northwards to the McDonald roundabout and we turned left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto Chesterton High Street. We turned right onto Crackley Bank and we ran through Crackley and Red Street. We crossed over the A500 and we veered left onto Talke High Street and we turned right onto Monumet Road and we turned right onto Ashenough Road. We turned left onto Chester Road. We re-joined the road and we ran forwards onto Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto the A34 and up towards somewhere where we turned right onto the B5371. We turned right onto Mitchell Avenue and we turned left onto Lower Ash Road. We turned right onto First Avenue and we turned right onto the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards through Sandyford past the retail park into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for another bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was 67179 on a #103 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We went down the High Street and we turned left into Williamson Street. We turned right into 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 got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we we walked up Market street onto the square and we went to Greggs. We bought a caramel shortbread for later on. We walked along Tontine Street and we went 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. When we had finished eating we headed back to the bus station. We crossed over the ring road and we crossed over Lichfield Street and into the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. We turned down D&G Bus 6006 on a #9 to Westbury Park.

D&G Bus 6006 in Hanley bus station

A short time later we saw another bus. As it came on stand we saw it was First Potteries 63146 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63146 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we ran forwards onto Marsh Street. We turned left onto Trinity Street and we continued onto Etruria Road past the new diagnosis centre on the site of the former Sainsbury's. We went under the A53 and we went forwards 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 and 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 waited for a bus back to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67158 on a #101 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting 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. Once off the bus, Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 67158 before it did another trip on the #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 67158 in Hanley bus station

We waited for another bus to Fenton, we deicded to do a double decker to the bottom of the hill and walk back to the house. A short time later we saw a bus come onto the stand. We saw it was First Potteries 35947 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35947 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the Keele before we sat down towards the back of the bus. 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 through Shelton along Cauldon Road and we turned left onto Station Road outside the railway station. We went forwards onto A52 and we turned right onto City Road. We went under the railway line and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew decided he did not want to walk and he had a taxi back to the residential unit. When the taxi arrived they went up City Road and turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and went to his room to chill out and wait for us to come and pick him up. Matthew had the Greggs Caramel Shortbread and a can of Coke. Just after 15:00 we arrived to pick Matthew up. Matthew got in the car and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and we turned right onto Wheildon Road. We stopped to pick up uncle Dave and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew finished off mum bottle of Cherry Coke. We set off onto Wheildon Road and we ran up onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we turned left onto the A50. We came off at Longton and we turned left onto Baths Road. We went into the petrol station and we filled up with petrol. after filling up I went into the back of the car and Matthew had a chicken and bacon sandwich to keep him going. We set off out of the petrol station and we ran along the high level A50. We joined the main carriageway and we headed Eastwards towards Meir. We ran along the Blythe Bridge bypass and we turned right to follow the A50 towards Uttoxeter. As we travelled Eastwards we saw Belle Vue A19 VUE going to other way. Travelling along the A50 we saw silver minibus YR25 FHT. We continued to the End of the A50 and we joined the Northbound M1. We stopped at Tibshelf service and Matthew went to the toilet. At the service station we saw taxi minibus CX74 OSO. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke from the boot, shared a chicken sandwich and had some Fridge Raiders. We got back onto the M1 and continued Northwards. At junction 32 we went onto the M18. We ran up the M18 for 20 miles and we went onto the M180. Travelling along the M180 we were passed by an unidentified Alfa coach. We continued onto the A180 and we ran into Grimsby. We saw Stagecoach East Midlands 26264 on a #3 to Bradley. We coninued into Cleethorpes and we turned right onto the A1098. We ran along the coast and we ran forwards into the caravan park. We checked in and drove to the caravan and parked up. We brought the stuff into the caravan and we settled down for the evening. Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by a iced doughnut and a glass of Orange Fanta. Matthew had his medication and we did the Blog and wrote an e-mail. Matthew went to bed aroubd 00:00.... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Stafford 18-04-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67150	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35948	Newcastle BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
35943	Stafford BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63112	Newcastle BS	Hartshill, Nelson Road	11	First Potteries
6006	Hartshill, Holy Trinity Church	Biddulph BS	9	First Potteries
67181	Biddulph BS	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
47519	Hanley BS	Fenton, Alfred Street	6A	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. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw silver minibus SC24 YYK. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67150 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67150 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 waited for a bus towards Stafford. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67149 on a #98 to Ball Green. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. It was First Potteries 35948 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35948 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 Wolverhampton Council minibus WX07 UJT. 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. We continued through the Market Square and forwards onto Greengate Street. 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. when we had finished we walked down Greengate Street and forwards through Market Square onto Gaolgate Street. At the top end we turned right and into the bus station. We saw Select Bus 27 on a #6 to Rickerscots.

Select Bus 27 in Stafford bus station

Also seen was Select Bus 1 on a #9 to Highfields.

Select Bus 1 in Stafford bus station

Whilst we waited we saw Chaserider 498 on a #841 to Uttoxeter.

Chaserider 498 in Stafford bus station

We waited for the next bus towards Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35943 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35943 in Stafford bus station

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 to Hartshill. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63112 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63112 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hartshill before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. Once off the bus we headed up the hill back towards Fenton. Once off the bus we set off on foot up the A52 and we walked to the bus stop. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. We saw it was D&G Bus 6006 on a #9 to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Biddulph before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and into 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 turned left onto Chell Heath Road through Bradeley and into Chell Heath and passed his old school now sheltered housing. We carried on through Fegg Hayes past the site of new flats. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A527 and we headed up though Brindley Ford past the site on where a developer hopes to build some new homes. We left the A527 at Knypersley and up Wharf Road to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked across the High Street and onto West Street. We turned left onto Kingsfield Road and left onto Lawton Street. We turned right onto Congleton Road and right onto Thames Drive and we stopped at the Leisure Centre. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. After the visited to the leisure centre Matthew returned to the bus station. We set off along Thames Drive and we turned left onto Congleton Road. We walked up the A527 and we veered left onto the High Street. We turned right onto Wharf Road and we waited for the next bus back to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67181 on a #7A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. 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. A few minutes later we saw a bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 47519 on the #6A to Blythe Bridge. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot on the road at the back of Victoria Road and at the roundabout we turned right into Burger King. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished eating we walked back along City Road and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a drink of orange. 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 Longton / Newcastle 18-03-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6008	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the dentist. Matthew went downstairs and we got in the car and 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 Longton and we headed to Trent Cafe. Matthew a had a double bacon and cheese oatcake washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we decide to catch a car back to Fenton. We set off onto Uttoxeter Road and we turned left onto Commerce Street and then we turned right onto The Strand. After a brief stop in Longton we continued down to the railway bridge and then we ran forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley to Fenton and we ran forwards onto City Road past the site of the new Burger King. We turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer and watched music videos on the television. Matthew went back upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We saw SAS Travel LK67 UGH. Before tea We went downstairs out for a walk to fetch his tea. we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We ordered sausages and chips gravy and then we walked back along Smithpool Road and onto and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Matthew went into the living room to have tea. Matthew ate his sausages and chips gravy followed by a Butterfly cake. Later on we went out on the bus to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was 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 We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road and we ran up the hill and into 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 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. Once we got off the bus we saw D&G Bus 6006 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G Bus 6006 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 35685 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35685 in Newcastle bus station

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 saw white minibus EN17 DGV. We walked up Castle Hill Road and we right onto Stanier Street. We got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. He also spent time in the indoor soft play area. We watch buses out of the window we saw Priory Adult Care EJ21 RNU. 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. We veered left onto Shelton New Road and we stopped briefly near to the old Gilberts furniture shop. We continued down Shelton New Road through the traffic lights and we turned right to join the Southbound A500. We stayed on the high level road and we came off the A500 at City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Etruria / Wolstanton 27-10-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YJ69 EHG	Fenton	Bradeley	Charter	Travel Express
YJ69 EHG	Bradeley	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express

Today Matthew was going back to the residential unit, but not before he had been out for dinner and to get his weekly shopping. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up just after 10:30 and had toast and raspberry and apple juice drink for breakfast. We got ready and we went out just before 12:00. We set off to Newcastle to pick up our friend. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and onto the A5035. We continued to Trentham and we turned right onto the A34. We ran through Hanford and we crossed the A500 and we continued through Trent Vale. We continued through into Newcastle and we turned right onto Barracks Road and we passed the bus station. We saw D&G Bus 6006 on a #9 to Biddulph. We turned left onto Ryecroft and stopped to pick up our friend. After we picked him up We crossed over Ryecroft we ran forwards onto the A53. We ran around one-way system and onto the A52. We ran up to Hartshill and we ran forwards onto Shelton New Road. We turned right onto Garner Street and we stopped at the food truck. Matthew had a cumberland ring with bacon and egg washed down with can of Coke. When we had finished we set of to the shop. We bran along Garner Street to Etruria and we turned left onto the A53. We veered left onto Forge Lane. We ran forwards onto Shelton Boulevard past the site of a new development and we turned left onto the Etruria Valley Link Road. We went under the A500 and we turned left onto the retail park and we saw First Potteries 35685 on #501 Festival Park retail. We parked up and we saw grey minibus KV19 TYK parked up.

KV19 TYK in Wolstanton

Also seen was grey minibus OU75 ASV outside of Asda.

OU75 ASV in Wolstanton

We went into the shop and we did Matthew weekly shop. We went outside and we saw First Potteries 35689 on #501 Festival Park retail.

First Potteries 35689 in Wolstanton

We set off through the retail park and we turned left onto the A527. We ran to the top of the hill and we turned left to follow the A527 into Newcastle. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we pulled up. We dropped out our friend and we continued along Ryecoft. We did a u-turned and we turned right onto Barracks Road. We turned left onto the A34. We stopped at Grandma's house and we dropped off a poppy badge that we had bought for her at Asda. We re-joined the A34 and we headed through Trent Vale. We continued under the A500 and into Hanford. At trentham we turned left onto the A5035 and we ran into Blurton around 13:36. Matthew went on his computer and had his Vienetta washed down with a can of Coke. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and watch TV. Matthew returned to the residential unit. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw white minibus EA07 LWW parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we saw Ash to Adderley SF60 CNC. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. we saw Afford rent-a-car HT22 KLW outside there yard. For tea Matthew had lasagne followed by cake. Washed it down with a can of Irn Bru. Later on we went downstairs and we saw it was Travel Express YJ69 EHG. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and across the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We joined town road and we crossed joined the ring-road as there is currently a diversion on the normal route. We turned right onto the A50 and at Cobridge lights we turned right onto the A53. We turned right onto Sneyd Street and we headed Eastwards. We joined the A5272 and we travelled Northwards through Sneyd Green up to Smallthorne. At the roundabout we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran town the hill to the bottom and we turned left into Chell Heath Road. We turned right into Hayes Road and we ran forwards onto Stratheden Road and to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a drink of Coke. Once Matthew had finished his drink we returned to the minibus. We returned to Fenton in Travel Express YJ69 EHG. We got on the bus and we set off onto Stratheden Road. We ran forwards onto Hayes Street and we turned right onto Chell Heath Road. We turned right onto Ford Green Road and we we ran up Smallthorne Bank. At the roundabouts we turned left onto the A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green into Birches Head. We ran forwards onto Town Road and and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards the railway station. We ran alongside the the railway line and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs to Matthew's room to chill out. 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 / Penkhull 19-09-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6011	Fenton, Fenton Manor	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
6006	Newcastle BS	Stoke, stop N	9	D&G Bus
6001	Stoke, Stop O	Penkhull, Princes Road	9	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. He was also going up to see grandma and grandad. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. In the morning Matthew was going out on the bus to Hanley. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. As we walked down the hill we up to the next bus stop. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6011 on a #1 to Silverdale. 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 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. We walked out of the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. Eventually the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6006 on a #9 to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road. At the roundabout we went left onto Newcastle lane and we ran up the hill into the centre of Penkhull. We turned left onto St Thomas Place and forwards onto Princes Street. We past the old school. on the left old North Staffs Royal Infirmary. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran down into Stoke. We passed through Church Street and we got up and got off the bus. We walked along Church Street and we crossed over the A52. We continued walking to the day centre. We went to the day centre and we went into the sensory and beauty room. For dinner he had beef burger a Bap followed by a chocolate shortbread and custard. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. Matthew drank a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew went to the toilet. Once we we had finished we set off onto A52 and we turned onto Church Street. We walked to the bus stop to wait for a bus towards Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6001 on a #9 to Westbury Park. We got on the bus and we booked to Penkhull before we sat down. We set off along Church Street and off up the hill along Hartshill Road and we went up the hill through Hartshill. We turned left onto Princes Road past old school. We turned right onto St Thomas's Place where we got up and got off the bus. We walked onto St Thomas's Place and we turned left onto Princes Road. We crossed over Frederick Avenue and forwards onto Westland Street and we stopped at one of the house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished the drink we returned to Fenton by car. We got in the car and we set off onto Westland Street and we turned right onto Stone Street. We turned left onto Princes Road past old school. We turned right onto St Thomas's Place and we turned left onto Penkhull New Road. We turned right onto London Road. We ran into Stoke and onto the one-way system. We ran forwards onto Campbell Place. We turned left onto Church Street and right onto Liverpool Road. We turned right onto Elanora Street and right onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and left onto Church Street and we crossed over the A500 and onto City Road before going under the railway line. We climbed the hill and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room and he watched buses out of the window we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 in Fenton

We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Just Travel minibus BD67 NEJ.

Just Travel BD67 NEJ in Fenton

We got in the car set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hil into stoke and forwards onto the A52. We crossed over the A500 and nwe joined the Northbound side. We ran up to Etruria and we turned right on to the East bound A53. We ran uop through Cobridge and we veered left onto Sandbach Road and we ran up the hill to Smalthorne. We ran forwards onto Northbound A5272. We continued onto High Lane and we ran to the end. We turned right onto the A527 and we ran up through Fegg Hayes and Brindley Ford and through Knypersly. We turned right onto Park Lane and we turned left onto Woodland Street. We ran around through the housing estates of Biddulph before running into town via St John's Road. We ran past the building site and we turned right up Wharf Road. We turned right onto High Street and onto Well Street. We turned left onto Kingsfield Road and left onto Lawton Street. We turned right onto Congleton Road and right onto Thames Drive and we stopped at the Leisure Centre. We stopped at the chip shop and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with can of Coke. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. After the visited to the leisure centre We got in the car. We set off along Thames Drive and we turned left onto the Southbound A527. We travelled back down the road around Biddulph and through Brindley Ford. We ran up the hill to Chell and we turned left onto High Lane. We ran into through Smallthorne and we ran through Sneyd Green and Birches Head. We followed the road to the left down the hill through Northwood and onto Limekiln Bank. We joined the A52 and we ran to Joiners square where we turned left onto Victoria Road. and we ran up to the top of the hill. We turned sharp right onto City Road and we ran down to Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and watched buses out fo the window. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Crewe / Sneyd Green 25-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63173	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11X	First Potteries
6006	Newcastle BS	Sneyd Green, Sneyd Arms	9	D&G Bus
7239 VT	Sneyd Green, Buxton Street	Hanley BS	19	Stanton's of Stoke
67155	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First 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, we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs 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 and we stopped at Aldi to pickup Matthew's weekly shop. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the Burslem in Lucky Seven taxi. We set off up Victoria Road and we ran down the hill. We crossed over the roundabout at Joiners Square onto Lichfield street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We went around the ring-road and we got onto the A50. We ran through Burslem we past Lidl supermarket. We around the back of Tunstall High Street past the police station. We re-joined the High Street and ran through Sandyford. We ran through Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove. We went under the railway line and into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34 onto the B5077. We continued into Alsager and we ran forwards into Radway Green. We continued up Slaughter hill and we ran up to Haslington before running towards Crewe along the A534. We ran inti the town and past the railway station before turning right into Edleston Road. We ran into the centre of Crewe and we followed the road around onto Delamere Street. We walked onto the bus station is currently being re-developed and we have set up a new temporary bus station to the West of the original site. We sat down in the chip restaurant and we order our food. Matthew went to the toilet and the food arrived. He had Chips beans and sausage with 2 round of bread and butter washed down with a cup of Coke. After we had finished eating headed back to the bus station. After we had finished we walked back through the bus station. After we had finished we walked back through the bus station and we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #3 to Hanley. When we had finished we returned We got in the car and we set off onto Edleston Road and we turned left onto the A534. We ran past the railway station and we continued up towards Haslington. 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 and then we ran around 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 Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we turned right onto the A52. We ran forwards past the railway station and we veered left towards Fenton. We turned left onto City Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Mathew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. After getting ready Matthew set off downstairs onto Temple Street and cut through onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford rent-a-car CA70 BXY parked up in Elsing Street.

Afford rent-a-car CA70 BXY in Fenton

We continued to the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63173 on a #11X to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we visited Poundland. When we had finished shopping we walked up Castle Walk and we set off onto Hassell Street and we visited a cash machine. We turned left into Stubbs Street and we walked out of the bus station. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6006 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G Bus 6006 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road. At the roundabout we went left onto Newcastle lane and we ran up the hill into the centre of Penkhull. We turned left onto St Thomas Place and forwards onto Princes Street. We past the old school. on the left old North Staffs Royal Infirmary. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran down into Stoke. We passed through Church Street and the bus topped in the town centre. After a brief stop we continued over 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 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 got up and got off the bus. We crossed over Milton Road and ee set off towards the pub we went into the pub and Matthew found a seat where he could see out of the window. Matthew had gammon steak, egg and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. for dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and custard. We crossed over Tor Street and we turned right onto Buxton Street and we turned right onto the A5272 and we waited for the bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud Stanton's of Stoke 7239 VT on a #19 to Hanley.

Stanton's of Stoke 7239 VT in Sneyd Green

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto Southwards down the A5272 and 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 and Matthew went to the toilet. We turned left onto Lichfield Street. We headed into the bus station and we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67155 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and 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 walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to his room. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Matthew went back upstairs and 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 09-05-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63176	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
6009	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	1	D&G Bus
6009	Fenton, Adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
35935	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, O/s Cherry Tree	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Blurton and he was also going to see Grandma, but first he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had his medication. For breakfast Matthew had crumpets and orange juice. Matthew chilled out in his room until is was time to go out. In the morning Matthew went to Shelton in a taxi. We came downstairs and Matthew got in the Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Temple Street. We turned left on to Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran past the railway station and university and we turned left onto Cauldon Road. and right onto Boughey Road. We turned onto Ridgway Road and we pulled up by the park and got out off the taxi. We walked into the park and Matthew went to the toilet. We came out of the park onto Regent Road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the road and we visited the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we headed into Hanley. We crossed over the ring road and we headed up Lichfield Street. We continued onto Stafford Street and we passed Piccadilly. We saw Stanton's of Stoke 2321 RF parked up.

Stanton's of Stoke 2321 RF in Hanley

We walked down Trinity Street and we went into the precinct. After visiting a shop we came out of the precinct onto Trinityb Street and we headeded across the square to the market. We visited the toilet and afterwards he had an ice cream. After eating the ice cream we walked down Tontine Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 6006 on a #9 to Clayton.

D&G Bus 6006 in Hanley bus station

We turned this down and decided to wait for a #101. A short time later we saw it was First Potteries 63176 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 63176 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 walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and stopped at Greggs. Matthew had a caramel shortbread. Afterwards we came back down Castle Walk and we turned right onto Hassell Street. We stopped at a market stall and we sat down to have the caramel shortbread. When we had finished we walked back along Hasselll Street and into the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. We saw it was D&G Bus 6009 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 6009 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. As we travelled through the hospital we saw white minibus DG74 NWE. 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. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room to use his computer and watch buses. Around 14:30 I came o pick up Matthew. We came downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the bus stop and waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6009 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 6009 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. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a look around. We saw D&G Bus 92 on a #85 to Nantwich.

D&G Bus 92 in Newcastle bus station

We waited for a bus towards the hospital. A short time later we saw it was First Potteries 35935 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35935 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we went upstairs and sitting down. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. We got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 35935 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35935 in Newcastle

Once off the bus we headed along the A34 and we went up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car via uncle Daves house. We set off just after 17:30 and we set off onto Victoria Street. We joined the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500. We turned right onto the A500. We veered left into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We set off back down towards Stoke and onto the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and and we went around the one-way system and we turned right onto London Road. We turned left onto Hill Street and left onto Epworth Street. We continued onto Spark Terrace and left onto Bat Street where we saw Flyaway SF18 CKG. We turned right onto London Road and we headed into the West End, and we ran past the former Oak Tree pub which has now been demolished. We ran to the end of London Road and we sat at the light waiting to turn right onto the A34. We continued up to the pub and we parked up. We walked into the pub and Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 63348 on a #101 to Stafford and red minibus RX70 EEB heading towards Trentham. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and we continued into Trentham and we crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We went outside to the garden and we worked on a project that was in the shed. We made a new top to a small table by conecting 4 small planks together with some other pieces of wood. We drilled 8 pilot holes and screwed the pices of wood together. We wrote the Blog and watch TV. Later on we dropped uncle Dave off back at home. We got in the car and we set off through 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 parked up uncle Dave's. We went inside and Matthew updated the calendar. We also went upstairs to say happy birthday to uncle Rob. We got back in the car and we set off back to Blurton. We set off onto 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 we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog and had a can of Irn Bru and a Galaxy Ripple. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark