Trip to Bierley / Bradford 10-06-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
115	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
32648	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
69151	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries
35233	Bierley, Lynsey Gdns	Bradford Interchange	621	First West Yorkshire
35231	Bradford Interchange	Bierley, Sheldon Ridge	621	First West Yorkshire

Today we decided to re-visit Bradford, he was also going to Blurton later in the weekend. We hadn't done an overnight stay for a while and as it was Matthew's birthday recently, we decided to treat him to a night in Bradford! Research for the trip consisted of checking the weather, which was for warm mainly sunny weather with a chance of a shower and to check the tickets we could buy. Matthew got up around 09:00 and had toast and juice for breakfast. In the morning Matthew went out on a run to Hanley via Newcastle. We set off downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. As we walked to the bus stop we saw Afford rent-a-car YS21 KKG parked up in their garage.

Afford rent-a-car YS21 KKG in Fenton

We got to the bus stop and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. It was D&G Bus 115 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 115 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 First Potteries 63034 on a #22 to Longton, ERS Medical FN20 BVE and ABC Supreme YA67 VBB. 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 set off on foot up Castle Walk and we visited Home Bargains. We walked up Castle Walk and we turned right into Ironmarket past the old RBS bank which has now The Bank Space. We turned left onto High Street and . We turned left onto barracks Road and we veered left onto Stubbs Street and into the bus station. We saw First Potteries 67143 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67143 in Newcastle bus station

We waited for a bus rowards Hanley and a short time later we saw First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32648 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 Matthew went to the toilet. We waited for a bus to Fenton and a short time later we saw First Potteries 69151 on a #6 to Park Hall.

First Potteries 69151 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 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 down Victoria Road to the chip shop. We picked up dinner and a can of pop. When we had finished shopping we walked up Victoria Road and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We cut through onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Mathew went upstairs and he had his sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. Matthew chilled out in his room whilst he waited for up to pick him up. We came around 15:20 and Matthew packed the few things he needed into his bag and came downstairs and got in the car. Outside we saw white minibus K630 PBB. We set off along Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we headed down the hill into Stoke. We ran forwards onto the A52 and e went under the railway bridge. Wecrossed over the A500 and we turned right to join the Northbound A500. We headed up to the M6. As we travelled Northwards we saw Johnson Bros 11 JBT and concierge coaches S30 CCT. As we went around the roundabout to join the M6 we saw Gerrard's L33 GPH going towards Radway Green. We joined the Northbound M6 and progress was slow due to an earlier incident and Friday afternoon traffic. On the M6 we saw Brethertons GL22 HOL, Star BF21 ???, Alpine AL17 ALP, an unidentified JTK International coach, orange minibus TAZ 3906, (Direct?) Patient Transport NG21 MWM, P&M Coaches YN19 DXP. Near to Thelwall we were passed by Goldwings GE19 GWE.

Goldwings GE19 GWE on the M6

Continuing up the M6 we saw Hollinshead DH15 HOL and KBR escort vehicle CU13 HZD. We ran up to junction 21A and we joined the Eastbound M62. On the M62 we saw Edwards (NX) BV19 XRU 540 and Hough's of Lincolnshire YN69 XVJ. We joined the clockwise M60 and ran around the North side of Manchester. We continued onto the Eastbound M62 and we saw patient transport FJ22 FMU and Cranberry Coachways N3 EDW. At junction 26 we joined the Northbound M606. We turned right onto Merrydale Road and we ran under the M606. We turned right Roydsdale Way and we parked up in front of the Hotel. Once we had check into the hotel we had a short chill out and we took all our belongings up to the room. A short time later we set off on foot to the bottom of Bierley Lane. We left the hotel and we set off along Roydsdale Way. We turned right onto Merrydale Road and at the bend in the road we went forwards onto NCN route 66. WE joined Rockhill Lane and we turned left onto Bierley Lane. We continued up to the 2nd bus stop and we waited for the next bus towards Bradford. There should have been a #621 to Bradford at 19:15, but the bus which was First West Yorkshire 37730 seemed to sit in the interchange on the map for 10 minutes and disappear! So after about a 45 minute wait we saw First West Yorkshire 35233 run down to the turning circle and come back up the road on a #621 Heaton circular service.

First West Yorkshire 35233 in Bierley

We got on the bus and we booked singles to Bradford at £1 each before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off up Bierley Lane and we turned right onto Shetcliffe Lane. We turned left onto Ferrand Avenue and we turned left onto Burnham Avenue. We turned right onto the A6177 and we turned left onto Bowling Hall Road. We ran down the hill and we turned right onto Paley Road. We turned right onto Brassey Road. We ran forwards onto New Hey Road and at the end we turned left onto the A650. We ran the last 1/2 mile or so into town and we ran forwards onto Bridge Street before turning left into the interchange. We got up and got off the bus and we had a look around to see what was in the interchange. We saw First West Yorkshire 35639 on layover in between runs on the #72 to Leeds.

First West Yorkshire 35639 in Bradford Interchange

Also seen was First West Yorkshire 37366 on a #618 Allerton circular service.

First West Yorkshire 37366 in Bradford Interchange

As it was gone 20:00 there wasn't much choice of buses that we could do that night. We decided to get another #621 back to Bierley and we would meet mum and got to Asda to go get some food. We saw that there was a #621 to Bierley due in a few minutes and it was near to the town centre. We sat down for a few minutes and when it was close we alked over to the relevant stand. A few minutes later we saw First West Yorkshire 35231 on a the #621 to Bierley.

First West Yorkshire 35231 in Bradford Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked singles to Bradford at £1 each before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off out of the interchange and we turned right onto Bridge Street. We turnd left onto Croft Street and we turned right onto the Southbound A650. We travelled for around a mile or so before turning right onto New Hey Road. As we headed west we passed First West Yorkshire 35234 coming the other way on a #621 Heaton circular service. We turned right onto Brassey Road and left onto Paley Road. We turned left onto Bowling Hall Road and we ran up the hill. We turned left onto the A6177 and we wen to the roundabout before turning 180' and heading West. At the roundabout we turned left onto Bierley Lane and we headed down the hill. At the bottom of the hill we turned into the turning circle where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First West Yorkshire 35231 before it returned North towards Bradford.

First West Yorkshire 35231 in Bierley

We set off along foot down Bierley Lane and we turned right onto Rockhill Lane. We joined NCN route 66 and we came out onto Merrydale Road. We turned left onto Roydsdale Way and we saw mum driving up the hill. We got in the car and we set off along Roydsdale Way. We turned right onto Merrydale Road and we followed the road to the left onto Wharfedale Road. We turned right onto Rockhill Lane and we turnd left onto Bierley Lane. We ran up the hill and we crossed over the A6177 and into Asda. Matthew used the toilet and we brought food to make sandwiches and a few snacks. once we had finished shopping we got in the car and we set off out of the car pask. We crossed over the A6177 and we headed down Burnham Avenue. We turned right onto Ferrand Avenue and right onto Shetcliffe Lane. at the mini roundabout we turned left onto Bierley Lane and right onto Rockhill Lane. We turned left onto Wharfedale Road and we followed the road onto Marrydale Road. We turned left into Roydsdale Way and we returned to the hotel. Once back in the we had chicken sandwiches, sausage rolls, frazzles washed down with Fanta and Cherry Coke. For dessert we had a small egg custard. We wrote e-mails and up loaded pictures to Flickr. Matthew settled down to bed around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 08-06-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63114	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4	First Potteries
63171	Hanley BS	Fenton	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 65728 on a #11 to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto Christchurch Street and across City Road. After we had crossed over we walked onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street We set off of foot onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. After crossing over the road we turned right into Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. In Aldi Matthew picked up his weekly shop. A short time later we saw Lucky Seven SF04 CVK.

Lucky Seven SF04 CVK in Fenton

After he had done his shopping we went to Sandbach in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran down to joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. We ran up to the ring road and we ran anti-clockwise around Hanley. We turned right onto the A50 and we ran Northwards through Cobridge into Burslem. We continued up Scotia Road towards Tunstall and we continued onto the High Street and Northwards through Goldenhill. We ran down the hill to Kidsgrove. We ran under the railway line and we past Lidl. We into Cheshire. We ran through to Rode Heath and we turned right onto the A5011. We turned left onto the A533 and we ran the last few miles into Sandbach. We followed the A533 Northwards through town and we turned right into the town centre. We parked up on the common. We walked down the High Street and we stopped at the pub for dinner. Matthew went to the toilet and after wards had dinner. He had a burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we walked back to the Common. We returned to Fenton in a lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto the A533 and we headed Southwards. We ran down to Rode Heath and we turned right onto the B5011. We turned left onto the A50 and we ran through Kidsgrove. We ran through Goldenhill and we joined the A527 towards the Chatterley Valley. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Longport and Etruria. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we and right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We saw Shelton Care Group YP70 JYJ dropping off another service user.

Shelton Care Group YP70 JYJ in Fenton

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. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 112 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 69151 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69151 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 in the petrol station. 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 past old Edinburgh Woollen Mill which moved to the new food outlets. 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 visited Poundland. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We continued along High Street. We walked onto Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63114 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63114 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and after a short wait we continued past the town hall onto Bagnall Street and into the bus station. We then got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 32649 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 32649 in Hanley bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 44515 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. A short time later we saw First Potteries 69160 on a #37 to Longton.

First Potteries 69160 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63171 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63171 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. We walked down City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstiars to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a derby scone. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 13-05-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67142	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
69151	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries
69172	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65039	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, Adj Cherry Tree PH	101	First Potteries

Today Matthew was heading to Blurton for the weekend, He was also 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 Aquaitaine Travel N801 RGD heading towards Heron Cross. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We crossed over the road and walked up towards King Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67142 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67142 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off onto Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Tontine Street. Matthew visited the bank and used the cash machine. We crossed over Tontine Square and we visited Primark. Matthew brought some clothes for his up and coming overnight trip. Afterwards we crossed over Tontine Square set off down Tontine Street. We continued onto Lichfield Street and we went into the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 32647 on a #25 to Keele. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 69151 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 69151 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 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 down Victoria Road to the chip shop. We picked up dinner and a can of pop. When we had finished shopping we walked up Victoria Road and we cut through onto Foutain Street. We crossed over City Road and we cut through back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew had his dinner. It was sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished Matthew chilled out in his room and waited for me to come and pick him up. I was a little late due to the bus being late from Blurton. I got to Fenton around 15:20 and Matthew came downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time late the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 69172 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69172 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 in the petrol station. 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 walkd down to the bottom of the bus station to see what we could see. On Barracks Road was Swans Travel YH17 YWB heading Northwards.

Swans Travel YH17 YWB in Newcastle bus station

Also seen was D&G Bus 55 on a #85 to Nantwich.

D&G 55 in Newcastle bus station

On the main road we saw First Potteries driver trainer 66838 heading Northwards.

First Potteries 66838 in Newcastle bus station

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 69160 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 69160 in Newcastle bus station

Another vehicle seen was Stagecoach Megabus 54279 'David Attenbus' on a M36 to Bristol.

Megabus 54279 in Newcastle bus station

After a while we saw First Potteries 65039 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65039 in Newcastle bus station

We considered whether to do the #101... Whilst we though about it was saw Arriva Midlands 2959 on a #64 to Hanley.

Arriva Midlands 2959 in Newcastle bus station

We decided to do First Potteries 65039 on the #101 to Stafford. We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We got up and we got off the bus outside the Cherry Tree. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 65039 as it continued towards Stafford on the #101.

First Potteries 65039 in Newcastle

We crossed over the A34 and we walked up to the hill towards grandma's. On the way we saw white minibus YX02 FTD. We continued up the hill and into grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru. When it was time to go we said goodbye to Grandma and we got in the car. We set off just before 18:00 and we ran down Victoria Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale past the site of a new Greggs. We continued through Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63174 on a #101 to Hanley, ABC Supreme YA67 VBD going Northwards and ERS Medical YJ21 FWL heading Southwards. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035. 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 wrote the Blog and sent a couple of e-mails. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 06-05-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67157	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67154	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries
65728	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
157	Newcastle BS	Penkhull, Thistley Hough	9	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 day centre, we saw First Potteries 69170 on a #11 to Hanley. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Voyager Travel YM16 BYB. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Newstead. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Lichfield Street and and went forwards onto Tontine Street. We walked through Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked through Tontine Square. We stopped at a cafe for dinner and Matthew had a burger washed down with a can of Coke. Afterwards we walked down Tontine Street onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 69151 on a #7A to Biddulph. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67154 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 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 and we saw Afford rent-a-car KV19 NVG. After he had finished eating Matthew went out on the bus. We went downstairs and we walked through onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65728 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill and in the petrol station we saw an unidentified new ABC Supreme minibus HK69 ???. 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 Penkhull. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 157 on a #9 to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Penkhull before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34. 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 got up and got off the bus. We walked along Newcastle Lane and around the corner into Rothwell Street. We turned left onto Chamberlain Avenue 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 Chamberlain Avenue and we turned left London Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We turned right onto Liverpool Street and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we veered left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran to the end before turning left onto 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. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Later on we went to Hanley. We went downstairs and set off on foot onto Temple Street. We walked onto Christchurch Street and we waited for a taxi. We went to cineworld in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we ran along Manor Street. We ran down the hill through Fenton and at Joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran towards Hanley. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to the other side of Town We exited the ring road onto Town Road. The bus came in through Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We got out of the taxi When we walked along Stafford Street and we turned left onto Old Hall Street. We stopped on the corner and we went to McDonalds. Matthew had chicken nuggets and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we set off onto Parliament Row and we continued into the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We went through the shopping centre and out the other side over Quadrant Road and into the new leisure complex. As we passed the car park on the Bryan Street He went to the toilet and afterwards he saw Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness at the cinema. We set off along Quadrant Road and we turned right into Parliament Row and we turned right onto onto Old Hall Street. We turned right onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. In the bus station. We waited for a taxi back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 158 on layover.

D&G 158 in Hanley bus station

When we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Lichfield Street and past the site new Lidl. We crossed over Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Victoria Road past Adsa and the B&M. We turned right onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and we headed down the hill. We turned left onto Temple Street and left again onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Latter on Matthew had a jam filled shortbread biscuit. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Longton 10-02-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69160	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
69151	Newcastle BS	Longton TI	22	First Potteries
69173	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus and 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 Temple Street church RX18 GZW. Matthew got ready to go to Newcastle. 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 YS21 JVU parked up. We walked back out onto City Road and up to the next bus stop. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 69160 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and 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. Whilst we decided what to catch next we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #99 to Ball Green. Once off the bus we set off along Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street. We turned right onto Ironmarket and we stopped at the pub. For dinner Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Ironmarket and we turned left onto Castle Walk. We continued down to the bus station. Once at the bus station we waited for a bus back towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #11 to Hanley. We waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 69151 on a #22 to Longton. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat 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. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme YA67 VBD & ERS Medical FJ21 HGM. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road we saw First Potteries 65040 on a #22 to Newcastle. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive where we stopped to wait time. After a short wait we continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we saw First Potteries 69172 on a #22 to Newcastle. We ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. Once off we walked onto The Strand and we walked to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 69173 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. we bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the new petrol station and coffee shop. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. We set of around the corner onto City Road and we crossed over. We turned left into Christchurch Street and right into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer before going out for a party and going to uncle Daves. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

He also watched buses out of the window we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 992.

Copeland's Tours MIB 992 in Fenton

Matthew had a party in the house. He ate ham sandwich and chicken nugget and cake! he washed it down with a glass of Coke. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. 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. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of toffee 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 Avenue we saw silver minibus DK53 VRE 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 Stoke / Newcastle 31-01-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
112	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, Stop Q	1A	D&G Bus
67153	Stoke, stop R	Shelton, Film Theatre	21	First Potteries
32639	Shelton, Seaford Street	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
65001	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, adj Cherry Tree	22	First Potteries
69151	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 69160 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69160 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Fenton

We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Stoke. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car MJ71 DFZ parked up. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G 112 on a #1A to Audley. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We got off the bus we walked up Church Street and we turned left onto Campbell Place. We stopped at British Heart Foundation Furniture & Electrical. Onc e we had finished we set off back along Campbell Place and we walked up to Sainsbury's. We went in the cafe and we brought a sausage bap and a bottle of Coke. Matthew went to the toilet. When we had finished we walked back along Campbell Place. We walked up to the bus stop near to Kiln House and we waited for a bus towards Shelton. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67153 on a #21 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Shelton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Campbell Place. We continued around the one-way system onto Church Street and we veered 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. We continued into Shelton and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked to College Road and we went into Hanley Park and parked in the car park. We walked to the pavillion and we brought a millionaires shortbread and a bottle of Coke. Matthew ate his millionaires shortbread a bottle of Coke. After we ate the food and we walked onto the canal. We headed Northwards up to Botteslow Street and afterwards we headed back to the pavaillion to use the toilet. After spending a while there we walked back to the South East corner of the park. we walked down Avenue Road. We returned back into College Road. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 32639 on a #25 to Keele. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before going upstairs. We set off continued down College Road. We passed the railway station and we continued forwards onto the A52. We followed the road to the right under the railway line. We crossed over the A500. entering 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. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme YR20 DSZ and First Potteries 69174 on a #22 to Longton. 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 went down to the bottom end of the bus station and we saw Arriva Midlands 2964 on a #64 to Market Drayton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65001 on a #22 to Longton. We got on the bus and we booked to the Hospital before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34. We got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. Once off the bus we walked back up towards Newcastle. As we walked up the A34 we saw First Potteries 65728 on a #22 to Longton. We went under the subway and we walked up Stubbs street and into the bus station. We saw First Potteries 65036 on a #101 to Stafford. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 69151 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. the bus waiting to depart, we saw required First Potteries 32647 on a #25 to Hanley. 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 up to his room to chill out and use his computer. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we went into the Co-operative Food store and Matthew had a can of Coke. We walked back out onto Christchurch Street. We went to cineworld in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we ran along Manor Street. We ran down the hill through Fenton and at Joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we saw First Potteries 65041 on a #6 to Coalville. We ran towards Hanley. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to the other side of Town We exited the ring road onto Town Road. The bus came in through Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We got out of the taxi When we walked along Stafford Street and we turned left onto Old Hall Street. We stopped on the corner and we went to McDonalds. Matthew had chicken nuggets and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we set off onto Parliament Row and we continued into the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We went through the shopping centre and out the other side over Quadrant Road and into the new leisure complex. As we passed the car park on the Bryan Street He went to the toilet and afterwards he saw Belfast at the cinema. When we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along Quadrant Road and we turned right into Town Road and we joined the clockwise ring Road. We ran around to Lichfield Street and past the site new Lidl. We crossed over Joiners Square. Whilst we waited we saw grey minibus SF69 FCU going towards Bucknall. We crossed over the roundabout onto Victoria Road past Adsa and the B&M. We turned right onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and we headed down the hill. We turned left onto Temple Street and left again onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Latter on Matthew had a sausage roll and a jam filled shortbread biscuit. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 27-01-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63114	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
65035	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
65028	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus and 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 Temple Street church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Matthew chilled out in his room until dinner time. For dinner Matthew had beans on toast followed by cake. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-op and we brought a bottle of Coke. We set off onto Christchurch street and we turned right onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car MJ71 DYS. We walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw Travel Express YJ61 HAU. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63114 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63114 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new Lidl. Instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station we saw First Potteries 69151 on a #6 to Coalville. We got up and got off. Once off the bus ate Matthew his a bottle of Coke. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65035 on a #101 to Stafford. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 67144 on a #23 to Newstead. 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 where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for the bus back to Fenton ans a short time later we saw First Potteries 65028 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. the bus waiting to depart, we saw required First Potteries 63179 on a #4A to Hanley. 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 up to his room to chill out and use his computer and watched buses out of the window we saw First Potteries 44515 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 44515 in Fenton

When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off onto 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. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of toffee cheesecake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. 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 Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back 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 can of Irn Bru and a golden crunch creams. 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.