Trip to Hanley / Trentham 03-11-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65030	Hanley BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
32633	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to visit uncle Dave later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67148 on a #11 to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture First Potteries 67151 on a #21 to Trentham.

First Potteries 67151 in Hanley bus station

Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Trentham. A short time later we saw First Potteries 44515 on a #7A to Biddulph. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 65030 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65030 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Broad Street. We ran down to snow hill and at the roundabout we turned Shelton New Road. We ran over the canal and railway line. We ran through the cross road up to Hartshill and at the roundabout we ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one-way system and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned right into the bus station. After a brief stop we Continued onto Barracks Road and forwards onto the Southbound A34. We ran past the hospital into Trent Vale and under the A500 into Hanford. We continued into Trentham and when we got opposite to the old Trentham Gardens entrance we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. we walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. Matthew had a ham sandwich washed down with bottle of Coke. Afterwards Matthew had an ice cream in a waffle cone. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 32633 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32633 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down. We set off Northwards up through Hanford along the A34 and we saw ABC Supreme YA67 VBB. We went under the A500 in Trent Vale. We continued Northwards into Newcastle and past the hospital. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and into Newcastle bus station. After a brief stop we continued towards Hanley. We set off 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. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67151 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the day centre. Later on we returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street 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. we saw Jayjays Travel TKZ 4312 going towards Stoke. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We continued along Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's house. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of chocolate cheesecake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenueand we saw blue minibus SF70 CVR parked up. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Longton 21-09-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63012	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
124	Newcastle BS	Stoke, stop N	9	D&G Bus
47520	Stoke, stop A	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	First Potteries
65030	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the dentist and we saw D&G Bus 149 on a #1 to Park Site. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car MJ22 HHD parked up. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63012 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63012 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. Once off the bus we set off onto Castle walk and we past the former Poundland. We continued down Castle Walk and up onto Ironmarket past the old RBS bank which has now The Bank Space. We turned left onto High Street past the old Santander bank which has now closed. We stopped at Wrights Pies and Matthew had a sausage roll, can of Coke and a Manchester Tart. When we had finished in the shop we set off across High Street. We stopped at the benches at the end to eat the sausage rolls followed by a Manchester Tart and drink the can of Coke. When we had finished we set off onto High Street and we visited the Dougie Mac charity shop. We continued up High Street and we went in Cash Converters. We continued up to Hassell Street and we turned left onto Castle Walk and into JD Sport and we brought some stuff. We returned to the bus station to wait for a bus to Stoke. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63146 on a #22 to Longton. A short time later our bus appeared. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 124 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G Bus 124 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke 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 we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for the next bus towards the Longton. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 111 in Stoke

As we got to the Street we saw First Potteries 32627 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32627 in Stoke

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 47520 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 47520 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off 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 saw Copeland's Tours MIB 797. We crossed over City Road and onto Christchurch Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Once we were ready we went downstairs. After picking Matthew up 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 continued up King Street through Foley and into Longton. We turned right into Baths Road and we ran up to the roundabout. After doing a u-turn we headed back onto Baths Road and into the retail park. As we parked up we saw First Pottereies 32647 running out of service towards Stoke. We went in the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a washed down with a glass of Coke. After we had finished eating we got in the car and we set off out of the retail park onto Baths Road. We turned left under the railway bridge and we headed along King Street through Foley and into Fenton. We ran forwards onto City Road and we turned left onto Smitpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 63096 on a #23 to Hanley. Matthew went downstairs and went outside in the garden. He went on dont put. Once the party had finished Matthew went back upstairs to his room. He watched buses out of the window. 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. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65030 on a #11 to Newstead.

First Potteries 65030 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road where we saw blue minibus V604 MBL. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we 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 Stanier Street. When we got into the building 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 bus. We set off onto Stanier Street and we turned left onto the A525. We turned right onto the Southbound A34 and we went under the subway and we walked up Church Street and into the High Street and we walked onto Hassell Street. We got a Lucky Seven taxi back to Fenton. We set off onto Friars Street. We turned right onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. Travelling up towards Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road passing ERS Medical FJ22 FRV. We ran down to 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. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street. We ran to the end of the road and we got out. We walked around the corner onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Trentham / Hanley 04-08-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67159	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65030	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	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 Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. After getting ready we went downstairs and we got in the car and we drove onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and into Heron Cross. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road and we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. At the light we turned right onto the A5035 and we saw red minibus RX71 CHF. We continued over the railway line into Trentham and we ran to the end of the A5035 and we saw First Potteries 32634 on a #101 to Hanley. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran into Trentham Gardens. We parked up and we went to the retail village. Matthew went to the retail village and visited the Millets. Once we had finished shopping we walked down to The News Kiosk Matthew brought can of Coke. We went into the gardens and we walked to the North West corner and we stopped to benches sit down on the benches. Matthew had a can of coke. We walked clockwise around the lake to the lakeside café and Matthew went to the toilet and we stopped at the riverside Cafe and for dinner Matthew had sausage chips and beans. When we had finished around the North end of the lake and Matthew stopped to got to the toilet. later on we walked through the retail village and we walked to the the garden centre. Once we had finished we return to car. We set off the through the car parks. We crossed over the the A34 onto the A5035 and we saw First Potteries 65041 on a #22 to Newcastle. We crossed over the railway line into Blurton and we turned left onto Church Road. We ran forwards onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton over the A50 to Heron Cross. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room for a short while. Whilst in his room we saw silver minibus DN65 YHV going towards Hanley.

DN65 YHV in Fenton

A short time later we saw Afford Rent-a-car YM69 NPU heading towards Longton.

Afford Rent-a-car YM69 NPU in Fenton

For tea Matthew had Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce followed by treacle tart and custard. Whilst he waited he used his computer and watched buses out of the window we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

Later on we went to Hanley. We went downstairs and onto City Road. We waited for a bus to Hanley. After a short while we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. down under the railway line and into Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto College Road and we saw Autocabs NK16 DTF. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we entered the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and we set off onto Lichfield Street. We continued onto Stafford Street and we went to The Little Dessert Shop. Matthew had a slice of rainbow cake with custard. When he had finished he walked back along Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street. Back at the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short while later we saw it was First Potteries 65030 on a #6 to Meir. 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 we walked around the corner and onto City Road. We walked back down and crossed over the road at the pelican Cross before cutting through to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Longton 02-08-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65030	Hanley BS	Longton, stop C	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later. He was also going to out for tea 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 Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car MM22 WHE parked up.

Afford rent-a-car MM22 WHE in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus and we walked up Lichfield Street. We continued onto Tontine Street and onto Tontine Square and we stopped at Greggs. Afterwards we walked back along Tontine Square past the HSBC bank onto Piccadilly. We turned left onto Bethesda Street. We went into the museum and Matthew ate his chicken sandwich and a bottle of Coke. We set off along Bethesda Street and we walked up John Street to the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65030 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65030 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 67146 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned left onto Market Street and right onto Commerce Street past the former Co-op Bank. We went arounf the roundabout and turned right onto The Strand. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked down The Strand and we turned left by Hylands and past the shops to Tesco and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we went outside to we waited for the taxi to Fenton. When it arrived we saw it was an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Baths Road towards Longton and we did a u-turn at the roundabout. We headed for the A50. We traveled Westward to Heron Cross and we turned right onto the A50 link road. We turned left onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 113 on a #1A to Wood Lane. We went downstairs and got in the car 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 right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hil into stoke and forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line. We passed near to the railway station and we turned right onto College Road and we saw grey minibus BD67 SYZ. We ran to the top and we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. At the end we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We joined town road and we crossed over the ring-road and we saw Intercity SF65 BZG. We headed out of town towards Birches Head. We joinmed the A5272 and we travelled Northwards through Sneyd Green. We turned left onto the A53 to Cobridge and we ran past the site of the new Wrights Pies shop. We turned right onto North Road and right onto Sandbach Road. We parked up and we sat down. Matthew had a bottle of Coke whilst he waited for his food. He has and all day breakfast and he also help mum with her chips and gravy. After we had finished Matthew wen to the toilet before we returned to the car. We set off along Sandbach Road and we turned left at the light onto North Road and we turned left onto the A53. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto the A5272. We ran through Smallthorne Roundabouts. We ran down Ford Green Road and we turned right into Fell Street. We turned right onto Coseley Street and we turned right onto Croft Court. We turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran up the hill and made a brief stop before continuing up the the roundabouts. We turned left onto the A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green into Birches Head. We ran into Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We ran past the bus station and we turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street. We turned right onto Cleveland Road and we ran forwards onto College Road where we saw First Potteries 37146 on a #25 to Hanley. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran past the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alkongside the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the the Queen Elizabeth II Court and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room. He had a can of Dr Pepper. 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 / Longport 12-07-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67147	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67178	Newcastle BS	Longport, Station Street	99	First Potteries
63034	Longport, Longport Road	Newcastle BS	98	First Potteries
65030	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
112	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
32649	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
63172	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Twigg Street	11B	First Potteries
63172	Bentilee, Twigg Street	Hanley BS	11B	First Potteries
47520	Hanley BS	Fenton, Alfred Street	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 09:00 and had toast and juice for breakfast. He chilled out in his room and watched buses out of the windown until it was time to go out. Whilst we waited to go out we saw First Potteries 69155 on a #11 to Hanley. When it was time to go out we went downstairs and onto Temple Street. We turned cut through onto City Road and we headed towards the bus stop. On the way we saw Afford rent-a-car MJ22 HHS parked up at their garage.

Afford rent-a-car MJ22 HHS in Fenton

We continued down to the bus stop and whilst we waited we saw silver taxi minibus GK19 XNN going towards Stoke.

GK19 XNN in Fenton

A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67147 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67147 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill and we saw Newfriars College SF70 MLN. 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 got in the bus station and there was already a bus we could catch in the bus station. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 124 on a #94B to Bradwell.

D&G Bus 124 in Newcastle bus station

As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67178 on a #99 to Ball Green.

First Potteries 67178 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longport before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout onto the A527 and headed through Wolstanton. As we travelled North up the road we passed First Potteries 67143 on a #99 to Newcastle. We turned right onto Porthill Bank and we we went down the hill and over the A500. We went through Longport and forwards onto A5271 where we got up and got off the bus. We walked around the corner onto Brownhills Road and We joined the Southbound Trent & Mersey canal towpath and we walked past Westport Lake Road. We went to the Westport lake centre and we had dinner. Matthew had cheese oatcakes washed down with a can of coke followed a couple of slices of Victoria sponge. Once we had finished Matthew visited the toilet. Once we we had finished we set off onto Westport Lake Road. We walked back along the canal to Canal Street and we turned right onto A5271 and we crossed the road to wait for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw white minibus P836 LVT. A few minutes later our bus appeared and it was dud First Potteries 63034 on a #98 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63034 in Longport

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down the A5271 and over the A500 and up Porthill Bank. We turned left at the roundabout and we ran through Wolstanton and May Bank into Newcastle. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout and we ran down Barracks Road and we entered the bus station. As we got up and got off the bus. We waited for the bus to Fenton and a short time later we saw First Potteries 63112 on a #4 to Wereton.

First Potteries 65030 in Newcastle bus station

Matthew had a can of Fanta Orange whislet waiting for the bus. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65030 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65030 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. Later on, Matthew went out again on the bus. We went downstairs and we walked onto City Road where we saw Intercity BG64 YGJ going towards Stoke. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 112 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. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme HV22 HKP. 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. A few minutes later a bus to Hanley. We saw First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32648 in Newcastle bus station

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 63178 on a #4A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63178 in Newcastle bus station

Also seen was D&G Bus 115 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 115 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 67173 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67173 in Newcastle bus station

We decided we were going to do this bus and whilst we waited for the bus to be readied for service we saw First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Stafford. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 32649 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32649 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A34. we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. As we travelled through the hospital. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. 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 Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left 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 where we got up and got off the bus. Once in the bus station. We waited for a bus to Bentilee and a short time later we saw First Potteries 63172 on a #11B to Bentilee. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive We got up and got off the bus. Beverley Drive After picking some chips up from the chip shop we walked Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive and we stopped at one of the house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. We continued along Dawlish Drive. We turned left onto Beverley Drive. We waited for a bus towards Hanley at the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63172 on a #11B to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus We set off onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52. We ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street we saw Harry Shaw YN15 ELV. We turned right onto John Street. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 63172 before it returned to Newcastle on a #11.

First Potteries 63172 in Hanley bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 47520 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 47520 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus 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. We turned left onto Manor Street and we turned left onto City Road. We crossed over onto Christchurch Street and we saw First Potteries 67155 on the #23 to Hanley. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a bottle of Coke and a toffee Crisp. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Northampton / Rectory Farm 15-04-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
37041	Northampton, Marriot Street	Northampton BS	14	Stagecoach Midlands
15844	Northampton BS	Rectory Farm, Fellmead Road	2	Stagecoach Midlands
10731	Rectory Farm, Fellmead Road	Northampton BS	1	Stagecoach Midlands
18152	Northampton BS	Northampton, Marriot Street	4	Stagecoach Midlands

Today Matthew was coming out of the residential unit for the weekend and we were going to Northampton. Research for the trip iincluded downloading a local Stagecoah Northampton bus map, checking out tickets we were going to use over the next two days and checking the weather, which was for warm sunny weather for both days. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. He chilled out in his room in the morning and waited for us to come to collect him. Whilst waiting we saw Shelton Care Group SH71 KMZ outside. Mum and I appeared around 12:00 and Matthew went downsrairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 onto Church Street. We followed the one-way system arouns Stoke and we turned left onto London Road. We stopped at Sainsbury's for diesel before continuing along London Road through Oakhill to Trent Vale. We stopped at the pub and we had dinner. Matthew had 2 sausage chips egg and beans with bacon and oatcakes washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters he had toffeee sponge pudding in ice cream. Highlights of the bus sighting included First Potteries 69151 on a #22 to Longton and 65030 on a #101 to Hanley. Once we had finished eating we set off to pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we joined the Northbound A500. We came off the A500 and we turned right onto the A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave. We turned around and ran up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove. We turned right onto Blurton Road and at the roundabout we joined the Eastbound A50. We ran through Longton and Meir. We continued along the A50 through Blythe Bridge and Uttoxeter. We continued Eastwards to the M1 and we got onto the Southbound M1. We ehaded South through Leicesterxhire and into Northamptonshire. As we travelled Southwards we saw Flixbus BV19 LLW, Alfa 91, white minibus CN20 DYJ and National Express 325(A1). A few miles before we got to Northampton I was feeling a little tired so we stopped at Watford Gap services. Matthew went to use the facilities and on the way back to the car we saw. Longmarsh Van Hire minibus WA18 CZN.

Longmarsh Van Hire WA18 CZN in Watford Gap

Another vehicle seen was silver minibus YP12 MMF

YP12 MMF in Watford Gap

We had a quick drink and a snak in the car before setting off and rejoining the Southbound M1. We came off the M1 at junction 16 and we joined the Eastbound A4500. As we travelled Eastwards we saw patient tramport minibus YJ21 GPV and Stagecoach Midlands 15667 on a D3 to Daventry. We continued into the edge of the town and we turned left onto the Eastbound A428. We crossed over the railway line North of the station and we turned left onto the A5095. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we saw Stagecoach Midlands 18152 on a #4 to Sunnyside. We travlled for about 1/4 mile and we reached the hotel. We turned down a tiny back alley and we headed to the car park at the back of the hotel. Once we had parked up mum went to sort out booking in and the rest of us chilled in the car before going up to our rooms. We set up the computer and we had a rest for around an hour before going out to do a few buses. We went onto Barracks Road and we walked to the nearest bus stop. We didn't have to wait long before we saw a Stagecoach bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was Stagecoach Midlands 37041 on a #14 to Northampton.

Stagecoach Midlands 37041 in Northampton

We got on the bus and we booked Northampton Day Rider tickets at £4.20 each before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Barrack Road and we rode the 1/2 mile or so to the edge of town. We ran forwards onto Broad Street and we turned right onto Lady's Lane. We turned sharp right onto Greyfriars and we entered the bus station from the North end where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a walk around to see what could be see. Whilt taking picture of the buses inside the bus station is difficult, buses can be photographed from either end of the bus station. We walked onto King Street and we saw Stagecoach Midlands 15405 on a #10 to Kettering.

Stagecoach Midlands 15405 in Northampton bus station

We walked back into the bus station to see what we might be able to catch. We saw Stagecoach Midlands 15844 on a #2 to Rectory Farm.

Stagecoach Midlands 15844 in Northampton bus station

We decided to do this bus so we got on and flashed the Northampton Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. The rear of the top deck was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Midlands 15844 before we sat down.

Inside Stagecoach Midlands 15844

We set off out of the bus station onto Bradshaw Street and we turned left onto Sheep Street. We ran onto Lady's Lane and we saw Chalfont Coaches (NX) BV67 JZA parked up on a nearby Street. We turned right onto Lower Miounts and left onto the A4500. We veered left onto the A5123 and we ran past The Racecourse and The White Elephant. We ran past Morrisons and up Spinney Hill to The Lumbertubs pub where we turned right onto Lumbertubs Lane. We turned right onto the A43 and left onto Billing Brook Lane. We turned left onto Crestwood Lane and we ran through a large housing estate. We turned left onto Lings Way and right onto Goldling Road past PeeJay Cocktails Fruits which is temporarily closed. We turned left onto Blackthorn Road and left onto the Northbound A5076. We ran up to the roundabout and we retirned back South before turned left onto Rectory Farm Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Mattehw took another picture of Stagecoach Midlands 15844 before it returned on a #2 to Northampton

Stagecoach Midlands 15844 in Rectory Farm

Once off the bus we didn't have to wai for very long before another bus appeared. It was Stagecoach Midlands 10731 on a #1 to Northampton.

Stagecoach Midlands 10731 in Rectory Farm

We got on the bus and we flashed the Northampton Day Rider ticket to the driver. The lower saloon was empty so matthew took a picture inside of Stagecoach Midlands 10731 before we went upstairs.

Inside Stagecoach Midlands 10731

The top deck was also empty so Matthew took another picture inside of Stagecoach Midlands 10731 before we sat down.

Inside Stagecoach Midlands 10731

We set off along Rectory Farm Road and we at the end we turned right onto the A5076. We turned left onto Blackthorn road and we turned left onto Goldling Road. We turned left onto Lings Way and right onto Crestwood Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Billing Brook Road. We crossed over the BIlling Brook and we went down the back of the Weston Pavell retail park to a small bus interchange where we saw Stagecoach Midlands 18127 on a #5 to Southfields and 18149 on a #1 to Rectory Farm. Wew turned right onto the A4500 and we ran Westwards. We ran for about 2 miles or so to the edge of Northampton and we veered right onto Lower Mounts. We veered left onto Wellington Street and we ran forwards onto Greyfriars. We past the Mayorhold car park and we turned left into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a look what we could do to get back to the hotel. We spotted Stagecoach Midlands 28629 which was on a X7 to Market Harborough.

Stagecoach Midlands 28629 in Northampton bus station

The Market Harborough service wasn't due to go for quite a will, so we had a walk around. We saw Stagecoach Midlands 10727 on a #7 to Moulton Park.

Stagecoach Midlands 10727 in Northampton bus station

A few minutes later we saw Stagecoach Midlands 18152 come into the bus station on a #4. We walked into the bus station and Matthew got a picture of Stagecoach Midlands 18152.

Stagecoach Midlands 18152 in Northampton bus station

This was another service we could do Northwards past the hotel, so we decided to catch this bus instead. We got on the bus and we flashed the Northampton Day Rider ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station onto Bradshaw Street. We turned left onto Sheep Street and left onto Greyfriars. We turned right onto Horse Market and we ran forwards onto Broad Street. We continued onto Barracks Road and we ran for about 1/2 mile where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Midlands 18152 as it continued towards Sunnyside.

Stagecoach Midlands 18152 in Northampton

Before we crossed over the road, we spotted Stagecoach Midlands 28624 on a X7 to Northmapton.

Stagecoach Midlands 28624 in Northampton

We crossed over the road and we headed into the hotel. We went up to the room for a few minutes, then we decided to go out and get some supper. We had spotted a decent looking chip shop whilst out on the bus so we decided to drive up to there. We got in the car and we headed out of the car park onto Barracks Road. We veered left onto Campbell Street and through Campbell Square. We continued onto Upper Mounts and we veered left onto At Michael's Road. We turned left onto the A5123 and we headed North Eastwards out of town. We ran to the top of the hill and we stopped at the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy and we ate the chips in the car. This was the first location that I have seen Starship food delivery robots. Once we had finished eating we decided to do some food shopping for the trip out tomorrow. We set off onto the A5123 and we ran down the hill towards Northampton town centre. We travelled for about 600 metres and we turned right into Morrisons. We parked up and we went in the shop. We brought sandwich meal deals for tomorrow as well as a few other bits and pieces. We got back in the car and we set off down the A5123. At The White Elephant we turned right onto the A5095 and we turned left onto Barracks Road and back to the hotel. After parking up around the back we went up to the rooms to settle down. We had a chocolate bar and a drink of Fanta Orange, and Matthew chose a Toffee Crisp. We wrote an e-mail and did some work on this Blog, before settling down to bed around 00:30... Mark