Trip to Stafford / Rugeley 14-03-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
66	Stafford BS	Rugeley BS	828	Chaserider
496	Rugeley BS	Armitage, The Croft	63	Chaserider
34	Armitage, Opp Plum	Rugeley BS	63	Bus Link
191	Rugeley BS	Stafford BS	828	Chaserider
25	Stafford BS	Highfields, Bagot's Oak	9	Select Bus
10	Rising Brook, Park Avenue	Stafford, Cope Street	875	Select Bus

Today we decided to re-visit Stafford. We asked Matthew bwhere he wanted to go on the Friday night and he chose Stafford. Research for the trip consisted of just checking the weather, which was for mainly dry with some sunshine and a few showers in the late afternoon. Mathew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up just before 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. we got in the car Just before 12:00 and we set off through Blurton. We ran along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. We continued down Wheildon Road and we joined the A500. We turned right onto City Road and right onto the Southbound A500. We ran down to Hanford and we joined the A34. We ran through Trentham and Tittensor and to the West of Stone. We continued through Aston-by-Stone and Creswell and we ran into the North end of Stafford. We ran towards the town centre we passed preserved Devon General TTT 781 on Wedding duties. We turned right onto Chell Road and left onto Broad Street and we parked on the cap aprk by the former Wilko store. We had planned on eating in the market, but as we turned into Broad Street we noticed that the Market and adjacent shopping centre had been demolished! After we parked up we stopped at the toilet block on Broad Street and Matthew went to the toilet. After we continued along Broad Street and forwards onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto Gaolgate Street and we stopped at the former Wetherspooms pub. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a glass of Coke. When we had finished eating we went outside and we said goodbye to mum. We continued up Gaolgate Street and we turned right into the bus station. Matthew decided to catch a bus towards the hospital. Whilst we waited we saw Chaserider 5016 on a #74 to Cannock.

Chaserider 5016 in Stafford bus station

We waited for a few minutes and our bus appeared. As it got closer, we saw it was Chaserider 66 on a #828 to Lichfield.

Chaserider 66 in Stafford bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Rugleley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we joined the A34 and we turned left onto Chell Road. After a brief stop we continued onto Tenterbanks and we headed onto Bridge Street. We ran through the town centre and we crossed over the A34 onto the Northbound A518. We ran out of town for around a mile and we entered the hospital grounds. We returned to the A518 and we turned right onto Hydrant Way. We turned left onto Tixall Road and we crossed over Blackheath Lane. We continued into Tixall and we turned right onto Mill Lane. We turned right onto Main Road and we ran throught Great Haywood. We continued South through Little Haywood into Colwich and we joined A51. We travek South for 1/2 a mile or so and we turned right onto the A460. We turned right onto Plovers Rose and right onto Springfields Road. We followed the road around onto Crabtree Way and we turned left onto Green Lane. We turned right onto the A460 and we ran into town. We turned left onto Elmore Lane and we entered Rugeley bus station where we decided to get up and get off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Chaserider 66 before it continued towards Lichfield.

Chaserider 66 in Rugeley bus station

Once off the bus we saw Bus Link 73 whiched we considered catching towards Cannock.

Bus Link 73 in Rugeley bus station

As we queued up to get on the bus we saw another bus pull up behind it. Matthew decided he was doing this bus. As we got closer we saw it was Chaserider 496 on a #63 to Uttoxeter.

Chaserider 496 in Rugeley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Uttoxeter. As the bus was empty, Matthew got a picture of the inside of Chaserider 496before we sat down towards the back bus.

Inside Chaserider 496

We set off out of the bus station and onto the A460. We ran under the railway line and after about 1/2 mile we turned right onto Redbrook Lane. We continued onto Birch Lane and we turned left onto Coalpit Lane. We turned left onto the A460 and right onto Lodge Road. We turned left onto Lea Hall Lane and right onto Armitage Road. We crossed over the A51 and we ran forwards on to Rugeley Road. As we travelled East wards we realised if we went too far we would struggle to get back and woiuld not get many bus rides in so we decided to get off somewhere there was something to do. We passed a pub, so we decided to get up and get off at the next stop and walk back to the pub. Once off the bus, Matthew took another picture of Chaserider 496 before as it continued towards Uttoxeter.

Chaserider 496 in Armitage

As we came passed the pub we noticed there was a canal along side the road. SWe decided to head down a side street to get on the canal. We turned right onto Church Lane and a very friendly cat followed us along the lane. We followed the road to the right and we spotted some people at the side of the road and we asked how to get on the canal towpath. They directed us to the end of the lane and we followed a passageway through into a churchyard. We walked thrugh the churchyard and we climbed over a style and we crossed over the Trent and Mersey canal at bridge 60. We headed Westwards along the canal and we passed bridge 61. We passed the pub and we went through Armitage tunnel. We crossed under the A513. and we came up on the other side of the A513. We crossed over the road and we headed to the pub. When we got to the pub, we tried the door and it was locked!. We asked Matthew if he wanted to head back to Rugeley and got to a pub there and he agreed. We crossed over the road and we waited for a bus. The first bus due was Chaserider 66 on a #826 to Stafford. We decided to turn this down and wait for the following bus. This was report as being Bus Link 166 on the bustimes.org map. Whilst we waited Matthew shared a Galaxy Caramel with us. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Bus Link 34 on a #63 to Cannock.

Bus Link 34 in Armitage

We got on the bus and we booked to Rugeley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A513 and we crossed over the A51 onto Armitage Road. We turned left onto Lea Hall Lane. We turned right onto Lodge Road and left onto the A460. We turned right onto Coalpit Lane and we turned right onto Birch Lane. We turned right onto Redbrook Lane and left onto the A460. We ran the last 1/2 mile into Rugeley and under the railway line. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed through the beer garden and into the rear of the pub on Upper Brook Street. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we headed to the bar, Matthew had a glass of Coke. We sat down at the table and we watched some of the Scotland - Ireland Six Nations rugby union game whilst we had our drinks. When we had finished our drinkd we headed out of the back of the pub to the bus station. We passed the old market hall which now appears to be a charity shop. We sat down and we waited for a bus to Stafford. Whilst we waited we saw Chaserider 52 on a #828A to Rugeley.

Chaserider 52 in Rugeley bus station

A couple of minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it turned the corner we saw it was Chaserider 191 on a #828 to Stafford.

Chaserider 191 in Rugeley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto the Westbound A460. We turned left onto Green Lane and we ran through a housing estate. We turned right onto Crabtree Way and right onto Springfields Road. We rejoined the A460 and we at the roundabout we joined the Westbound A51. We turned left onto Moan Road and we ran through Colwich. We crossed under the railway line and we ran into Little Haywood. We ran into Great Haywood and we turned left onto Mill Lane. We turned left onto Tixall Road and we ran into Tixall. We ran into the new housing estate and we turned right onto Hydrant Way. We arrived at a roundabout and we turned left onto the A518. We turned right and we ran through the hospital and back onto the A518. We turned right onto Bridge Street and we turned right onto South Walls. We turmned left onto Cope Srteet an left onto Eastgate Street. We continued onto Salter Street and we turned left onto North Walls and entered the bus station from the East. The bus stoppped in the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of Chaserider 191 before it worked a #74 to Cannock.

Chaserider 191 in Stafford bus station

We decided to catch another bus as quick as possible. We turned and we saw a bus we could do. We saw it was Select Bus Services 25 on a #9 to Highfields.

Select Bus 25 in Stafford bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Highfields before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto the roundabout. We turned left onto Chell Road and we stopped oppoite Sainsbury's. After a brief stop we continued to the rounabout and we ran onto the A5187 and we crossed over the river Sow. We stopped outside the railway station and we turned right onto the A518. We crossed over the railway line and we ran out of the town centre. We turned left onto West Way and we headed Southwards. We ran towards Rising Brook and we turned right onto Barnes Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Select Bus Services 25 as it continued back towards Stafford.

Select Bus 25 in Highfields

We decide to catch a different service bac. We walked back along Barnes Road and we turned right onto West Way. We followed the road around and we crossed over Rising Brook. We walked to the A449 and we turned left to head towards the bus stop. We saw Select Bus Services on a #875 to Cannock. At the bus stop we had a rummage in the trip bag and we found a very old looking fudge which Matthew ate. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Select Bus Services 10 on a #875 to Stafford.

Select Bus 10 in Rising Brook

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before we sat down towards the back of the bus. This Scania was a former Halton Transport bus and had "Halton Transport" sown into the leather seats. We set off up the A449 and we headed into town. We crossed over the railway line and we ran forwards onto Bridge Street and we turned right onto South Walls where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Select Bus Services 10 before it returned to the depot.

Select Bus 10 in Stafford

We turned left onto Cope Street an left onto Eastgate. As we walked us Eastgayte we spotted a few Select Bus Services vehicle on layover. We saw Select Bus Services 1 and 39 parked up. As we continued up Eastgate we were passed Chaserider 198 on a #828 to Stafford.

Chaserider 198 in Stafford

We continued onto Salter Street and we turned right onto Malt Mill Lnae and we crossed over North Walls and we headed into the car park. We met up with mum and we got in the car. Matthew had a McDonalds Apple Pie. We set off out of the car park and we ran onto the A34. We ran passed the bus station and we continued up the A34 and we ran out of town Northwards. We continued through Aston-by- Stone and we headed to the West of Stone. We stopped at the Walton roundabout and we parked up by the shops, Matthew and mum went to the shop and I went to the chip shop. Matthew bough a couple of small bottles of pop and a couple of chocolate bars. I returned to the car with the food and Matthew had his sausage chips and gravy. When I had finished eating we set off on B5026 and we turned left onto the A34. When Matthew finished his food he had a small bottle of Coke. We ran though Tittensor and Trentham and we continued up to Hanford. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A500. We ran up to Stoke and we turned right onto City Road. We turned right onto the A500 and we veered left onto Wheildon Road. We crossed over the canal and under the railway line. We stopped to drop off uncle Dave and we said goodbye. We set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now being set up as an Indian Restaurant. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we saw green minibus R482 NDM parked up. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50 and continued along Blurton Road. We stopped at Blurton Stores so that mum could pick up a parcel. Whilst we were stopped we saw Paul's of Soke Y29 POS heading towards Heron Cross. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street. We turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. We watched YouTube and Matthew got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Solihull / Coventry 13-09-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6909	Longbridge, Railway station	Solihull, Railway station Stop G	49	NX West Midlands
36757	Solihull Interchange	Coventry Pool Meadow BS	82	Stagecoach Midlands
36755	Coventry Pool Meadow BS	Knowle. Wilson Arms	87	Stagecoach Midlands
66	Knowle. Wilson Arms	Solihull. Stop	A8	LandFlight
1925	Solihull, Stop SM	Yardley Wood,	27	NX West Midlands
E259	Yardley Wood,	King's Norton,	18	NX West Midlands
6906	Kings Norton, CA	Rubery, Great Parks	49	NX West Midlands
4721	Rubery, Great Parks	Longbridge, Railway station	49	NX West Midlands
4722	Longbridge, Railway station	Rubery,	49	NX West Midlands

Today was the second day of our short break in the West Midlands. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 09:00 and got dressed. Around 09:30 we went to the bar and we ordered breakfast. Matthew had a full Englishs Breakfast. After we had finished we returned to the room. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke and afterwards used the toilet. We grabbed the trip bag and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We crossed Longbridge Lane and we waited at the bus stop. A short few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 6909 on a #49 to Solihull.

NX West Midlands 6909 in Longbridge

We got on the bus and we booked a nBus Group Day ticket at £9.20 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down along Longbridge Lane and we turned left onto Cofton Road. We continued onto Lilley Lane and we ran forwards onto Rednal Road. We turned left onto Vardon Way and we turned left onto The Fairway. We turned right onto Wychall Lane and left onto Westhill Road. We turned right onto Camp Lane and left onto the A441, We stopped at Kings Norton railway station and we did a u-turn at the roundabout and headed Southwards down the A441. We turned left onto Foyle Road and we turned left onto Shannon Road. We crossed over Primrose Hill and we continued onto Sisefield Road. We turned left onto Hillmeads Road and turned left onto Walkers Heath Road. We continued onto Harbinger Road and we turned left onto Bells Lane. We continued Eastwards onto Druids Lane and we crossed over the A435 onto Maypole Lane. We continued onto High Street and we turned right onto Aqueduct Road. We ran forwards onto Green Lane and we turned left onto Haslucks Green Road. We entered the station at Shirley and we re-joined Haslucks Green Road. We turned right onto the Southbound A34 and we ran into Shirley town centre. We turned left onto Solihull Road and we turned right onto Danford Lane. We turned left onto the B4102 and we headed towards Solihull. As we approached the railway station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 6909 before it continued to Solihull town centre.

NX West Midlands 6909 in Solihull

We walked around the corner onto Station Approach and towards the Interchange. We saw National Express West Midlands 6708 on a #4A to Solihull.

NX West Midlands 6708 in Solihull Interchange

Also seen was LandFlight 68 on a #601 Solihull town circular service.

LandFlight 68 in Solihull Interchange

We crossed over the road to wait for our next bus. Whilst we waited we saw National Express West Midlands 6132 on a #4 to Birmingham.

NX West Midlands 6132 in Solihull Interchange

A short time later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Midlands 36757 on a #82 to Coventry.

Stagecoach Midlands 36757 in Solihull Interchange

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Group Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the Interchange and we turned left onto the B4102. We ran into the town centre and we re-joined the B4102. We ran out of town and we crossed over the A41. We ran through Catherine-de-Barnes and we continued into Hampton-in Arden. We past the railway station and we past a HS2 building site before crossing over the A452 and running into Meriden. We turned right onto the B4104 and we ran to the end of the bypass before headed back Westwards and then joining the Eastbound A45. We came off the A45 at the edge of Coventry and we headed West into Allesley Green along Parkhill Drive. We did a u-turn at a roundabout and we turned left onto Rye Hill. We turned right onto Birmingham Road and we ran into Coventry along the A4114. On the edge of the City Centre we turned left onto the A4053 ring road and we turned right onto Upper Well Street. We turned left onto Corporation Street and we ran forwards onto Hales Street. We ran past Coventry Transport Museum and Swanswell Gate before we enetered Pool Meadow bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a few pictures. We saw Chalfont coach YT24 BUV on layover.

Chalfont YT24 BUV in Coventry bus station

We walked aruind the outside of the bus station and onto Pool Meadow to get a few bus pictures. We saw National Express Coventry on a #12X to the University of Warwick.

NX Coventry E234 in Coventry bus station

After taking a few picture we walk back to the outside corner of the bus station and we stopped at the bus station cafe for something to eat. Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by chocolate fudge cake and custard washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we walked back to wher we got off the bus and we waited for something back towards Solihull. A few minutes laterwe saw a bus come on stand. It was Stagecoach Midlands 36755 on a #87 to Solihull.

Stagecoach Midlands 36755 in Coventry bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Group Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Fairfax Street and we turned left onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Ironmonger Row and right onto The Burges. We turned left onto Corporation Street and we ran forwards onto Queen Victoria Road. We ran forward onto Greyfriars Road and we turned right onto the B4544. We crossed the ring road and we headed Southwards down the A429. As we passed the railway station we saw an unidentified Coachleasing.com Northern Counties double decker on a service to the CBS Arena. We ran out of the city centre and we turned right onto the A45. We veered left onto Charter Avenue and we saw an unidentified Catteralls of Southam coach on the main road. We turned left onto Sir Henry Parkes Road and we ran around the Cannon Park Shopping Centre. We continued through the Campus onto Gibbet Hill Road and into the University bus station! After a brief stop we ran back Northwards up Gibbet Hill Road and we turned left onto Westwood Heath Road. We turned left onto Cromwell Lane and right onto Hodgetts Lane. We turned left onto the B4101 and we headed Eastwards. We turned right onto The A452 and we ran inti Balsall Common. We turned left onto Station Road and we re-joined the Westbound B4101. We ran through Temple Balsaal and we continued Westwards into Knowle where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Midlands 36755 as it continued towards Solihull.

Stagecoach Midlands 36755 in Knowle

We crossed over the road and we went into the Wilson Arms. Matthew used the toilet and we headed to the bar. We attempted to get served, but the bar staff completely ignored us and there seemed to be a weird and unfriendly atmosphere so we left with spending our money. We crossed back over the road and and we waited for next bus. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was LandFlight 66 on a A8 Solihull circular service.

LandFlight 66 in Knowle

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Group Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up the A4141 and we crossed over the M42 at junction 5. We ran forwards onto the A41 and we came off on the sliproad towards Solihull. We joined the Northbound B4025 and we ran forwards onto the B4102. We Turned left onto Poplar Road and we entered the town centre where we got up to get off the bus. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside LandFlight 66 before we got off.

Inside LandFlight 66

Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of LandFlight 66 as it continued on the A8 service.

LandFlight 66 in Solihull

We walked around the corner onto Station Road and we went to the pub across the road. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a small glass of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and we crossed over the road. We were waiting for a bus back West towards Longbridge. Whilst we waited we saw National Express West Midlands 4731 on a #49 to Longbridge.

NX West Midlands 4731 in Solihull

Also seen was National Express West Midlands E231, on layover in between runs on the #6 to Birmingham.

NX West Midlands E231 in Solihull

A few minutes later we saw an interesting bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 1925 on a #27 to Rubery.

NX West Midlands 1925 in Solihull

We got on the bus and we flashed to nBus Group Day ticket. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside National Express West Midlands 1925 before we sat down.

Inside NX West Midlands 1925

We set off along Station Road and we turned left onto Princes Way. We turned right onto Monkspath Hall Road and we headed Southwards. We turned left onto Alderminster Road and we turned right onto Widney Lane. We ran forwards onto Longmore Road. We turned right onto Blenhelm Road and left onto Lawnswood Avenue. We turned left onto Radbourne Road and left onto Solihull Road. We turned rigth onto the A34 into Shirley and we travelled Nortwards. We turned left onto Haslucks Green Road and right onto Delrene Road. We veered bright onto Acheson Road and we ran forwards onto Barton Lodge Road. We turned left onto Scriders Lane and we turned right on Tixall Road. We turned left onto Highfield Road and we ran past Yardley Wood railway station. We turned left onto Priory Road and right onto School Road. We turned right onto Glastonbury Road and right onto Pandeen Road. We turned left onto Yardley Wood Road and we got up and got off the bus opposite to Yardley Wood bus garage. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 1925 before it continued to Rubery.

NX West Midlands 1925 in Yardley Wood

Once off the bus we worked out which side the road we needed to be to continue Westwards. We crossed over the road and we waited for the bus. A few minutes later a bus that had been parked outside the bus garage moved forwards. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands E259 on a #18 to Bartley Green.

NX West Midlands E259 in Yardley Wood

We got on the bus and we flashed to nBus Group Day ticket. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside National Express West Midlands E259 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside NX West Midlands E259

We set off up Yardley Wood Road and we turned left onto Haunch Lane. We turned left onto Taylor Road and we crossed over the A435. We ran forwards onto Woodthorpe Road and we turned left onto Brandwood Road. We continued onto Monyhull Hall Road and forwards onto Parson's Hill. We continued onto Wharf Road and we turned right onto the Northbound A441. We ran into King's Norton and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw Kev's 203 on a #19 to Northfield.

Kev's 203 in King's Norton

Matthew indicated that he needed the toilet so we walked around to look for a suitable place. We followed th A441 around and we saw a Subway. This had just shut so we ended up going to a bookies. After Matthew had used the toilet we returned back along the A441 and we waited at the bus stops outside of the railway station. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 6906 on a #49 to Rubery Great Park.

NX West Midlands 6906 in King's Norton

We got on the bus and we flashed to nBus Group Day ticket before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off down the A441 and we turned right onto Camp Lane. We turned left onto Westhill Road and right onto Wychall Lane. We turned left onto The Fairway and right onto Vardon Way. We turned right onto Rednall Road and we continued onto Lilley Lane. We ran forwards onto Cofton Road and we turned right onto Longbridge Lane. We ran past the railway station and we turned left onto the A38. We followed the A38 to the right and we ran past McDonalds. We turned right onto Park Way and we followed the road to the right at the roundabout. At the other end of the retail park the bus terminated and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 6906 before it ran empty back to the depot.

NX West Midlands 6906 in Rubery

We decided to got for a drink as we had 20 or so minutes for the next bus. We went into Hollywood Bowl and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we headed to the bar and Matthew had a small glass of Coke. When we had finished we headed outside and we met up with uncle Dave. We crossed the road and waited for next bus. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 4721 on a #49 to Solihull.

NX West Midlands 4721 in Rubery

We got on the bus and we flashed to nBus Group Day ticket before we went upstairs and sat down. We spoke to mum and we decided to do this bus to Longbridge and then do another bus back were to meet mum at Morrisons. The bus set off out of Great Park and we turned left onto the A38. We ran Eastwards for around 1/2 a mile and we turned left to follow the A38. We turned right onto Longbridge Lane and when we got to the railway station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew got another picture of National Express West Midlands 4721 before it carried on to Solihull.

NX West Midlands 4721 in Longbridge

We crossed over the road and we waited for a bus back to Great Park. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 4722 on a #49 to Rubery.

NX West Midlands 4722 in Longbridge

We got on the bus and we flashed to nBus Group Day ticket to the driver for the final time today before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Longbridge Lane and we turned left onto the A38. We followed the A38 to the right and we headed Westwards. We turned right onto Park Way and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 4722 as it continued to the terminus.

NX West Midlands 4722 in Rubery

Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we headed to the car. We dropped the bag in the car and we went into Morrisons to meet mum. Afterpaying for the shopping we headed to the car. We set off out of Morrisons onto Park Way and we turned left onto the A38. We followed the A38 to the left and we turned right onto Longbridge Lane. We stopped at the hotel and we went inside with the snacks. Matthew chilled out on the computer and I walked around the corner to the chip shop. When I came back Matthew had sausage chips and gravy with bread and butter. Matthew had his medication. Later on Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake. We did the Blog, uploaded pictures from the day and wrote an e-mail. Matthew went to bed around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Leek / Stafford 01-06-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Fenton	23	First Potteries
35933	Hanley BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
35934	Stafford BS	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
67179	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to Belper he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Belper and we saw Sporting Stars HX22 BTV. In the morning Matthew went to Leek. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street. we turned left onto Christchurch Street whwre we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley. We turned left onto Baker Street and left into Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we continued onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton and Milton to Stockon Brook and we saw First Potteries 65036 on a #18 to Hanley. We joined the Northbound A53 and we ran through Endon and and Longsdon. We continued through Ladderedge and up the hill into Leek town Centre. We turned left onto St Edwards Street and left onto the A523 past the site of the new Tim Hortons. We took the next right turning and parked up. We went in the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. There is a site of the new McDonald's. We walked out of the car park onto the A523 and we turned left onto Ball Haye Road and left onto Park Road and visited the leisure centre. Matthew went to the toilet and and afterwards cafe for food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. We visited the new soft play area. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in a Intercity taxi. We set off along Park Road and onto Vicarage Road and we continued through town onto into Ball Haye Road. We turned right onto the A523 and we turned right onto St Edwards Street and right onto the A53. We ran out of lee town centre and we climbed the hill up towards Ladderegde. We continued through Longsdon and down towards Endon. We continued down through Stockton Brook and we turned left onto the A5009. we ran through Baddeley Green and into Abbey Hulton. We continued under the railway line and into Bucknall. At the light we ran forwards onto the A52 and towards Joiners Square. We turned left onto Victoria Road and right onto the private road up the the and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 279 outside the baths. We came out of the other side and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Later on we went out on the bus to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car DA70 KUU parked up.

Afford rent-a-car DA70 KUU in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. After crossing over the A500 we ran into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road. We ran under the railway line and up through Shelton. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35933 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35933 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford 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. 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. As we got to the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and past the roundabout where the new KFC has been built. 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 Langston & Tasker minibus YN06 CYT. 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. We crossed over Chell Road and we visited the toilet in Sainsburys. We crossed over onto Chell Road and we ran down to Victoria Park. We walk northwards through the park and into the North West corner to the sensory play area. We walked through the park. We sat down and Matthew ate his a can of Coke and a Manchester Tart. After spending a while there we walked back to the South East corner of the park. We returned back into St Mary's into the town centre We walked over market Square onto Gaolgate Street. We walked through the shopping centre and back onto Broad Street we visited Wilko and we continued to Home Bargains. We brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we crossed over Gaolgate Street. At the top we turned right and we stopped at the bus station. In the bus station we saw Select Bus 6 on a #12 to Doxey.

Select Bus 6 in Stafford bus station

Another vehicle we saw Chaserider 998 on a #826 to Lichfield.

Chaserider 998 in Stafford bus station

We walked down to the other end of the bus station and we saw Chaserider 180 on a #841 to Uttoxeter.

Chaserider 180 in Stafford bus station

Whilst we waited we saw Select Bus 26.

Select Bus 26 in Stafford bus station

A short time later we saw Chaserider 66 on a #828 to Lichfield.

Chaserider 66 in Stafford bus station

After a short while the bus back to Hanley appeared. It was First Potteries 35934 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35934 in Stafford bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed The Knot ticket to the driver before. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. Due to roadworks on the A34 roundabout we turned left onto the M6 link road and at the first roundabout we did a 180' turned and rejoined the A34. 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. We continued along onto Barracks Road and we crossed the roundabout onto the A53 and we went onto the one-way system on the A52. We veered left onto George Street and at the roundabout we went onto Shelton New Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran up to Snow Hill. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walkd down to the bottom of the bus station. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street. We turned righ onto Old Hall Street and we turned the corner onto and we walked up McDonalds and we had dinner. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once We walked along Parliament Row and we walked onto Old Hall Street. We walked up Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton we saw First Potteries 67174 on a #7A to Biddulph. A short time later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67179 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67179 in Hanley 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 John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 33565 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats and we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. 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..