Trip to Newcastle / Kidsgrove 23-07-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6011	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
63345	Newcastle BS	Kidsgrove, St Johns RC	38	First Potteries
67157	Kidsgrove, St Johns RC	Hanley BS	38	First Potteries
63173	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Tyson Green	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to out for bus later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Stoke. We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was D&G Bus 6011 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 6011 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Travel Express HF64 AJU. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. After a short while we saw Stanton's of Stoke 7052 VT on the Go2 to Cheadle. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63345 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63345 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Talke Pits before sitting down towards the back of the bus. set of out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran Northwards past the bus garage and we ran through Milehouse. We ran Northwards to the McDonald roundabout and we turned left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto Chesterton High Street. We turned right onto Crackley Bank and we ran through Crackley and Red Street. We crossed over the A500 and we veered left onto Talke High Street. We turned right somewhere and left onto Chester Road. We re-joined the road and we ran forwards onto Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto the A34 and up towards somewhere where we turned right onto the B5371. We turned right onto Mitchell Avenue and we turned left onto Lower Ash Road. We turned right onto First Avenue and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5371. As we turned into the A50 and we went into the Jessie's Coffee Shop. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards he had sausage and cheese oatcake washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished in the Jessie's Coffee Shop we walked back onto the A50 and across to the bus stop where we waited for a #38A to Hanley. A short time later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 67157 on a #38 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Kidsgrove

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the the B5371 and we turned right onto the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards through Sandyford past the new retail park into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street. We continued down the High Street and we ran past the former Co-operative bank. We turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto Scotia Road and we ran into Burslem town centre. We ran past the site of the new Kiln Gate Retail park and we continued into Cobridge and down into Hanley. We joined Hope Street and we ran forwards to Stafford Street. We turned right at the end past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street before entering the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus to Bentilee. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 765 on a #16 to Leek. A short while later we saw D&G Bus 766 on a #100 to Stone. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Bentilee 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 got up and got off the bus. We walked down Dawlish Drive and we got in a City Cabs taxi and we set off along onto Dawlish Drive. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and we turned right onto Malthouse Road. We turned right onto Wooliscroft Road and left onto Corneville Road. We turned right onto Ruxley Road and right onto the A52 and and we turned left onto Eaves Lane. We turned left onto Greasley Road and continued onto Greasley Road. Before we joined the A5009 and we ran past the Cemetery to Milton and we turned left onto Millrise Road and we ran forwards onto Maunders Road and we crossed over the old railway line. We turned right onto Newford Crescent and left onto the A53. We turned into the retail park. We headed through Cobridge and we ran past the site of the new Wrights Pies shop. At the lights we turned left onto Waterloo Road. We ran down to the ring Road and then we ran around Hanley before going onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to Joiners Square and we continued onto Victoria Road. We ran up to the top and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room to use his computer and watch buses. Later on Matthew went downstairs to attend a party for one of the other service users. He had hots dogs followed by various cakes and biscuit, this was all washed down with a glass of Coke. Once the party had finished Matthew went back upstairs to his room. Matthew had a shower and got ready for bed. He watch TV and used his computer. Matthew went to bed at 00:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Kidsgrove 18-06-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67177	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63172	Newcastle BS	Kidsgrove, St Johns RC	38	First Potteries
63354	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Hanley, stop S7	38	First Potteries
63345	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	38A	First Potteries
67172	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11X	First Potteries
765	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop C4	1A	D&G Bus
67172	Stoke, stop C1	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Newcastle. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. On the way we saw First Potteries 67145 on a #11 to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 67177 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. 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 Matthew got a picture of First Potteries 67177 before it returned towards Hanley on a #11X service.

First Potteries 67177 in Newcastle bus station

Once off the bus we set off along Hassell Street and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We came out the shop and we stopped at the market stalls. Afterwards we set off along Hassell Street and back to the bus station. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63172 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63172 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Talke Pits before sitting down towards the back of the bus. set of out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran Northwards past the bus garage and we ran through Milehouse. We ran Northwards to the McDonald roundabout and we turned left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto Chesterton High Street. We turned right onto Crackley Bank and we ran through Crackley and Red Street. We crossed over the A500 and we veered left onto Talke High Street. We turned right somewhere and left onto Chester Road. We re-joined the road and we ran forwards onto Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto the A34 and up towards somewhere where we turned right onto the B5371. We turned right onto Mitchell Avenue and we turned left onto Lower Ash Road. We turned right onto First Avenue and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5371 we went down the steps and got onto the the Trent and Mersey canal at tunnel northern where we veered left onto the path that runs along side the railway line. We came out by the Station Road and we turned right onto the A50 and onto Heathcote Street and Matthew visited the toilet. As we walked through the King Street and 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 King Street. As it was a nice day we sat on the seats and watched buses on Stafford Street and ate a sausage roll, can of Coke and a Manchester Tart. We walked back down King Street and we turned left onto Attwood Street and we turned left onto Liverpool Road and up to the bus stop. A short time later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 63354 on a #38 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63354 in Kidsgrove

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off along the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards through Sandyford past the new retail park into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street. We continued down the High Street and we ran past the former Co-operative bank. We turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto Scotia Road and past the the old bus garage before running up the hill into Burslem Town centre. We ran through the light onto Waterloo Road and up the hill into Cobridge. We ran down the hill towards Hanley and then up into town along Hope Street and Stafford Street. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Stafford Street and we walked up Piccadilly into Tontine Square. We continued along Tontine Street. Once we had finished we went to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. after visiting shops in the shopping centre we walked down Tontine Square. We went into Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We went outside and we saw KE Travel BD65 JFE.

KE Travel BD65 JFE in Hanley

We were considering what bus to do next and we saw First Potteries 36830 on layover. A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 63345 on a #38A to Waterhayes.

First Potteries 63345 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over Broad Street and we continued onto Marsh Street. At the lights we turned left onto Etruria Road past former Sainsbury's supermarket. Just before we got to the A53 onto Festival Way. We ran past former Autobrite Direct which is going to be converted into new pickleball sports centre. We turned left onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned right onto Forge Lane past the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford and we ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus. We walked out of the bus station and we saw First Potteries 35943 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35943 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67172 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67172 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. 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 we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and to his room to chill out. computer and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto and cut through onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 36827. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 765 on a #1A to Wood Lane. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We got off the bus and we crossed over Church Street and we walked around the corner onto Campbell Place and we walked up to Sainsbury's. Matthew brought a valentine's day card in Sainsbury's and afterwards we walked back along Campbell Place and we turned right onto Church Street. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67172 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we cut through 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 chocolate cake. 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 Willowdale Avenue and we saw silver minibus RO21 HZW 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 / Trentham 26-05-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63113	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63179	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
35944	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63113	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Newcastle. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. On the way we saw D&G Bus 765 on a AT2 to Alton Towers.

D&G Bus 765 in Fenton

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 63113 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63113 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards Wolstanton. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 6013 on a #85 to Nantwich.

D&G Bus 6013 in Newcastle bus station

Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63179 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 63179 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Garden before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham where we saw ABC Supreme KX64 AFF. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. 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 sausage and cheese oatcake washed down with glass of Coke. Afterwards Matthew had an Victoria sponge cake. 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 Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35944 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35944 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards through Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. Once in the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at Cash Converters. We walked up High Street and we stopped at CeX. We walked up Hassell Street and we turned left onto Castle walk and we stopped Bristish Heart Foundation Home and Fashion and Matthew bought some boots. We walked down Castle walk and stopped at Cancer Research. We continued up Castle Walk and we went down to the bottom end of the bus station. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63113 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63113 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 A527 and we turned right onto Sandy Lane. We turned right onto the A53 and we ran around the one way system and we went along the A52 into Hartshill past the former pub which is now a new convenience shop. 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. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street for We stopped at the Fenton Community Hall and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. Matthew had a ham sandwich and sausage rolls. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Chell 28-02-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63366	Blurton, Magdalen Road	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
67156	Longton, The Strand	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
63352	Hanley BS	Tunstall, stop A	103	First Potteries
63173	Tunstall, stop B	Hanley BS	38	First Potteries
149	Hanley BS	Chell, Fegg Hayes Road	7A	D&G Bus
67156	Chell, Beswick Road	Brindley Ford, New Black Bull	7A	First Potteries
6005	Brindley Ford, Finch Street	Fegg Hayes	9	D&G Bus
63179	Fegg Hayes, Oxford Road	Chell, Beswick Road	99	First Potteries
67173	Chell, Beswick Road	Newcastle BS	99	First Potteries
63366	Newcastle BS	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	22	First Potteries

Today we decided to have a local trip. We had originally planned a different trip, but mum wasn't feeling very well. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up just before 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After the decision was made, Matthew got dressed and we wemnt to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we ran through Blurton along Beaconsfield Drive. 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 came off at Stoke and went around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we stopped at Sainsbury's for petrol. We then headed back to Blurton. We set off onto London Road and we turned left onto All Saints Road. We turned right onto Flethcher Road and continued onto South Terrace. We turned right onto Sideway Road and right onto Campbell Road. We joined the Northbound A500 and we turned right onto the A50. We came off by the BET365 Stadium and as passed the entrance we saw Pauls of Stoke Y28 POS and other leaving the stadium on their way to Coventry City. We continued along Stanley Matthew way and we turned left onto the A5035. We got back to blurton around 11:40. Matthew went to the toilet and then we set off on foot to the stop all the way over on Magdalen Road. On the way to the stop we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #22 to Newcastle. As we missed this bus, we decided to go towards Longton. We got to the stop and a very short time later we saw the bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63366 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63366 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Magdalen Road and we turned right onto Finstock Avenue. We turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive and at the end we turned right onto Church Road. We followed the road around to the left onto Blurton Road and at the bottom of the hill we turned right onto Longton Hall Lane. We climbed the hill into Longton and onto the A50. We crossed the roundabout onto Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange. We got off the bus and we cut through onto The Strand to the Britannia cafe where we decided to have dinner today. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished we walked back down The Strand to the bus stop where we spotted D&G Bus 6008 on a #1A to Wood Lane. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer 67156b on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hnaley before we sat 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 site of the new Burger King. We turned right into Victoria Road. We continued down the hill and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and 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. At the bus station Matthew used the toilet. We then decide to head to Tunstall for dessert. We waited for the next bus towards Tunstall. A short time later a bus came on stand. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63352 on a #103 to Crewe.

First Potteries 63352 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and booked to Tunstall before we sat down at the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we ran forwards onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and left onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto New Hall Street and we re-joined Marsh Street. We ran forwards onto the A50 and we ran through Cobridge up to Burslem. We carried on along Scotia Road past the site of the new Lidl. We turned left onto Williamson Street and right onto Tunstall High Street. At the top of the High Street we got up and got off the bus. Matthew then got another picture of First Potteries 63352.

First Potteries 63352 in Tunstall

We walked down to the Tunstall Cafe and Matthew went to the toilet whilst I sort out his food. The lady here also now knows our order by heart! Matthew had a slice of Toffee Cheesecake which he washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we consider catching either a bus to CKidsgrove or the recently introduced #104 to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 797 on a #104 to Hanley.

D&G Bus 797 in Tunstall

We looked on the map and we saw the buses coming up from Hanley were all running quite late due to temporary ligts and football traffice through Burslem. A short time later we saw the bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 63173 on a #38 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63173 in Tunstall

We decided to head back towards Hanley. We crossed the road and we got on the bus and booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We went down the High Street and we turned left into Williamson Street. We turned right into Scotia Road and we ran into Burslem town centre. We ran past the site of the new Kiln Gate Retail park and we continued into Cobridge and down into Hanley. We joined Hope Street and we ran forwards to Stafford Street. We ran past the taxi ranks and we saw Lucky Seven SF17 LBO. We continued past the Albion and the town Hall and we ran forwards onto Bagnall Street and into the bus station. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We headed towards the car park to get a few bus pictures. On the way we saw D&G Bus 6002 on a #9 to Biddulph. We headed up to the car park and we took a few pictures. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67177 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67177 in Hanley bus station

Another vehicle seen was Stanton's of Stoke 7052 VT on a #61 to Bradeley.

Stanton's of Stoke 7052 VT in Hanley bus station

We left the car park and we walked down onto John Street. We saw D&G Bus 765 on a #16 to Leek.

D&G Bus 765 in Hanley bus station

We headed into the bus station and we went to the shop. Matthew bought a bottle of Coke, a flapjack and a Milky Way. We decided to head towards Biddulph. The plan was to catch the D&G bus up to Chell and the catch First Potteries bus forwards. We sat at the relavent stop Matthew had the flapjack. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 149 on a #7A to Fegg Hayes.

D&G Bus 149 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Chell. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside D&G Bus 149 before we sat down.

Inside D&G Bus 149

The bus waited for time before setting off out of the bus station. We went down John Street and onto Bethesda Street before we went across onto Marsh Street and then we turned right into Trinity Street. We turned left into Stafford Street and we continued forwards to Quadrant Road and we left Hanley along Town Road past the sight of the new Tesco Express store. We travelled through Sneyd Green and over Smallthorne roundabouts to Chell. At the roundabout we turned right and we ran down the A527 and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 149 before it carried on towards Fegg Hayes.

D&G Bus 149 in Chell

Once off the bus we crossed over the A527 and we headed into the shop. Matthew bought a bottle of Dr Pepper and a chocolate bar for later on. We walked around the corner and we crossed over the A5272. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 47520 on a #99 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 47520 in Chell

Whilst we waited for the bus, we realised that we would have to do one of 3 things if we went to Biddulph. We could come back on the same bus, we could have 10 minutes at Biddulph or we could spend over an hour there. We decided not to go all the way to Biddulp. We could get off at Brindley Ford and got to the pub there instead. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67156 for the second time that day!

First Potteries 67156 in Chell

We got on the bus and we booked to Brindley Ford before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A5272 and and at the roundabout we turned right onto the A527 We ran down the hill towards Oxford passing a new development on the site of a former pub. At the roundabout by Chatterly Whitfield, we veered left to continued up the A527. We ran inti Brindley Ford and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67156 as it continued on the #7A towards Biddulph.

First Potteries 67156 in Brindley Ford

We walked along Bridge Street and we turned left onto Fisher Street. We tried the pub dorr and it appeared to be closed. We decided to head back towaerds Chell, as we knew the pub there was open, as we had walked past it earlier on. We looked on the Bustimes.org site and we saw that there was a Southbound bus in a few minutes! Wew walked along Fisher Street and we cut through onto the A527. The was a new development nearby. We crossed over the road and we waited for a bus. Almost immediately we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6005 on a #9 to Westbury Park.

D&G Bus 6005 in Brindley Ford

We got on the bus and we booked to Fegg hayes before we sat down near to the back of the bus and the bus set off onto the A527 through Fegg Hayes. We turned left onto Oxford Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 6005 before it carried on towards Clayton.

D&G Bus 6005 in Fegg Hayes

We wa;led around the corner considering walking up the hill to the pub, but we noticed there were people waiting and the bus stop. We looked on bustimes.org and we saw there was a bus due in a couple of minutes. A few minutes later a bus turned the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63179 on a #99 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Fegg Hayes

We got on the bus and we booked to Chell before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up the A527 and we headed into Chell. We turned the corner onto the A5272 and we got up and got off the bus, Once off the bus Matthew took another picture as First Potteries 63179 continued on the #99 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Chell

We walked around the corner to the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we went to the bar and we ordered some drinks. Matthew had a glass of Coke. After we had finished our drinks we set off out of the pub onto the A527. We turned left onto the A5272 and we waited at the bus stop. We decided to turn down the 2 buses that were heading to Hanley, We let First Potteries 67156 on a #7A to Hanley, and we turned down D&G Bus 149 on a #7A to Hanley. Across the road we saw D&G Bus 121 on a #9A to Hanley.

D&G Bus 121 in Chell

A few minutes later another bus came around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67173 on a #99 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67173 in Chell

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We went down the High Lane and we turned left onto Little Chell Lane and right onto Carlton Avenue. We turned right onto Irene Avenue and we turned right onto Queens Avenue we ran down the hill past the park and we went forwards onto Boulevard. We turned right onto the A50 and we continued down the High Street and we ran past the former Co-operative bank. We stopped at the bottom before joining Brownhills Road. We ran down the hill to Trubshsaw Cross and we continued straight through Longport and over the A500. We went up Porthill Bank and we followed the A527 through Wolstanton & May Bank and into Newcastle. As we got to Newcastle we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 278 on returning from a day trip to Bury Market on Jubilee roundabout. We crossed the roundabout onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed to the bottom end of the bus station. We didn't have to wait for long before we saw our bus. It was First Potteries 63366 on a #22 to Longton for the second time today.

First Potteries 63366 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus sat in the bus station for about 10 minutes before departure. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital. We continued through the hospital grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. 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 got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63366 before it continued towards Longton.

First Potteries 63366 in Blurton

Once off the bus we walked back to the house. Matthew used the computer and we had an apple whilst we waited for mum to return from shopping. When mum got home I went to the chip shop. I returned and Matthew had sausages chips and gravy washd down with a can of Dr Pepper. Later on i took uncle Dave home. Matthew had his medicatio and we did the Blog and uploaded photos. We also wrote an e-mail. Matthew chilled out on his computer until bedtime at 00:00... Mark.

Trip to Stoke / Stafford 29-11-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, railway station	23	First Potteries
35939	Stoke, railway station	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
67176	Newcastle BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
63100	Stafford, Clarke Street	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63102	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 and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst in the room. 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. on the way we saw Afford rent-a-car BN74 XTL parked up in there depot.

Afford rent-a-car BN74 XTL in Fenton

We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 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 Street and right onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road. We went under the railway line and we turned left onto Leek Road. We ran alongside the railway and we ran forwards onto Station Road. We got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards Trentham. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 780 on a #40 to Newstead. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 35939 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35939 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off down Station Road. We ran down to the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning right onto City Road and we went South on the A500. We continued into Stoke centre along Church Street. We went out of the other side of Stoke and up Hartshill Road into Hartshill. We turned left into The Avenue and we ran down to Hilton Road and we turned right into the hospital. We ran through the hospital and we turned right onto the A34. We ran up to Newcastle and forwards onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Whilst we waited for a bus back to Fenton and Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards we saw D&G Bus 765 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G Bus 765 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. It was First Potteries 67176 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 67176 in Newcastle 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 onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and we continued down to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. After going around the one-way system and onto Stafford Road. We crossed over the A34 onto Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We saw former Wolverhampton Council minibus WX56 WWB. We rejoined the A34 at the roundabout where the A51 goes Eastwards and we ran Southwards through the fast section on the A34 to the A513 roundabout. We ran the last couple of miles into town down the A34 onto Foregate Street and we turned right onto Chell Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked Westwards along Chell Road and we turned left onto Broad Street. We continued onto Stafford Street and we turned right onto Gaolgate Street and we turned left onto Salter Street. We stopped at a pub and Matthew had a chickenburger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a chocolate fudge cake and custard. when we had finished we walked down Salter Street and we turned left onto Gaolgate Street and we turned left onto Stafford Street and we headed towards the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63100 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63100 in Stafford

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the 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 saw Chaserider 3010 on a #841 to Uttoxeter. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. Once we got ot the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we stopped at the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63102 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63102 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We stopped at the kebab shop and we brought burger and fries. When we brought the food we walked back down City Road and we turned left into Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use the computer. For tea tea had Pizza followed by a butterfly cake. We 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.