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 Potteries Apedale Running day 10-05-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
SL805	Apedale Light Railway	Newcastle BS	Special	PMT
766	Newcastle BS	Apedale Light Railway	Special	PMT
MMM120	Apedale Light Railway	Newcastle BS	Special	PMT
SL805	Newcastle BS	Apedale Light Railway	Special	PMT
801	Apedale Light Railway	Newcastle BS	Special	PMT
801	Newcastle BS	Apedale Light Railway	Special	PMT

Today Matthew was going to the Potteries Apedale Running Day. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After getting ready we went to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off around 10:45. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue, right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we went through the road works and up the hill to Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we turned left at the traffic lights onto Grove Road. We continued onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Afterwards we set off down Wheildon Road and forwards onto the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we ran around the one-way system. We turned right onto Campbell Place and left onto Hartshill Road. We ran to the edge of Newcastle and we ran down George Street. At the roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road and right onto the Northbound A34 to Chesterton. We turned left onto London Road and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Loomer Road. We ran to the end of Loomer Road and into Apedale Country park. We parked up near to the visitors centre. We loaded the reip bag with some snacks from the boot and we walked down to the bottom field to have a look at the bus. We saw Wirral Pennsula 1070 parked up with it's sales stand.

Wirral Pennsula 1070 in Apedale Light Railway

We carried on to the other side of the field and we saw the main row of buses and coaches. In this row we saw Chase 2 parked up between runs.

Chase 2 in Apedale Light Railway

Further up the row there were 3 buses fron D&G present. The first was recent arrival, Adderley Greemn based D&G Bus 5025.

D&G Bus 5025 in Apedale Light Railway

Also present were Crewe allocated D&G Bus 56 and 31 both looking really clean. The was also a First bus on site. We saw First Potteries 67180.

First Potteries 67180 in Apedale Light Railway

We walked up to the top and we waited for the next departure. A short time later we saw the bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was PMT SL805 on a special to Newcastle.

PMT SL805 in Apedale Light Railway

We got on the bus and we sat down towards the back. We set off along Loomer Road and at the roundabout we turned right onto London Road pat a site which now sells cabins. We turned right onto Holditch Road and left onto Bymbo Road. We ran to the end and we turned right onto the Southbound A34. We ran Southwards for around a mile and a 1/2 past the bus garage, and we turned left onto Ryecroft. We turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned right into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew got another picture of PMT SL805.

PMT SL805 in Newcastle bus station

We walked down to the bottom end of the bus station and Matthew had a can of Dr Pepper. Whilst we waited for the next bus we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63178 in Newcastle bus station

We walked up to the top end of the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. A short time later we saw the next bus approaching. It turned the corner and we saw it was PMT L9766 on a special to Apeldale.

PMT L9766 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the sat down towards the back of the bus. Once everyone was on board we set off down Stubbs Street and we re-joined Barracks Road. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto the A34. We continued North through Cross Heath and we turned left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Loomer Road and we ran into the site and unloaded in front of the heritage centre where we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus Matthew took another picture of PMT L9766 before it ran down to the bottom field.

PMT L9766 in Apedale Light Railway

We sat down on the bench and Matthew ate some cocktail sausages and a scotch egg. We went down to the bottom field and we saw that the minilink was getting ready to come up the hill. We walked back up to the entrance and we saw the bus turn the corner. it was, as expected PMT MMM120 on a special to Newcastle.

PMT MMM120 in Apedale Light Railway

We got on the bus and we sat down towards the back. We set off along Loomer Road and at the roundabout we at the roundabout we went forwards onto Wolstanton Road. We crossed over the the Southbound A34. We ran Southwards for around a mile and a 1/2 past the old bus garage. We continued to the East of Newcastle town centre and we turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned left onto Hassall Street and onto Stubbs Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of PMT MMM120 before it ran down to the bottom field.

PMT MMM120 in Newcastle bus station

Once off the bus we walked up Castle Walk and we went into the Costa coffee. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a millionaires Shortbread and a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we headed back down Castle Walk to the bus station. We waited for another shuttle to Apedale. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63173 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw the bus come up Barracks Road. As it got closer we saw it was PMT SL805 again!

PMT SL805 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we sat down near to the back. We set off down Stubbs Street and we re-joined Barracks Road. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto the A34. We continued North through Cross Heath and we turned left onto london Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Loomer Road and we ran into the site and unloaded in front of the heritage centre where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked to the edge of the site. Matthew and uncle Dave waited by the gate and I went eating we went to get the sandwiches from the car. When I came back Matthew had a bacon, chicken and cheese sandwich. When we had finished back to the stop to waited for the next bus to Newcastle. It came around the corner and we saw it was PMT 801 on a special to Newcastle.

PMT 801 in Apedale Light Railway

We asked the driver if he was going to Newcastle and he said he was going one way only, so we would have to come back on one of the other buses. We got on the bus and we sat down towards the back. We set off along Loomer Road and at the roundabout we ran forwards onto Wolstanton Road. We ran to the end and we turned right onto the Southbound A34. We ran Southwards for around a mile and a 1/2 past the bus garage, and we turned left onto Ryecroft. We turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned right into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We got a picture of PMT 801 and we got back on the bus.

PMT 801 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we sat downstairs. We set off down Stubbs Street and we re-joined Barracks Road. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto the A34. We continued North through Cross Heath and we turned left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we ran forwards onto Loomer Road and we ran into the site and unloaded in front of the heritage centre where we got up. We waited for the bus to empty and Matthew took a picture inside of PMT 801.

Inside PMT 801

We went down to the bottom field and we took some more pictures before we left. We got another picture of Western Welsh ABO 145B now that the sun was in a better position!

Western Welsh ABO 145B in Apedale Light Railway

We walked back to the stalls and Matthew bought a bus book for £2. We continued to the the car and Matthew had a sausage roll and a bottle of Coke. We turned around and we set off onto Loomer Road. We turned right onto London Road and we ran past the site of a new Lidl. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. We ran to the end and we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we veered left onto Whieldon Road past the old Board Products factory which is being converted into a new soft play place. After dropping off uncle Dave we ran back up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. At Heron Cross we turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed the A50. We ran through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street and we turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog. For tea Matthew had pizza and a can of Cherry Rubicon. After tea matthew watched some YouTube and we continued writing the Blog. He had a bath and afterwards gad cheesecake for supper. We went to bedtime at 23:48... Mark.

Trip to The Potteries Connection running day 08-09-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
602	Gladstone Pottery Museum	Stone, Crown Street	Special	Midland Red
F97 PRE	Stone, Crown Street	Gladstone Pottery Museum	Special	Stevensons
202	Gladstone Pottery Museum	Hanley, Bethesda Street	Special	Midland Red
10	Hanley, Bethesda Street	Gladstone Pottery Museum	Special	Turners
766	Gladstone Pottery Museum	Hanley, Bethesda Street	Special	PMT
604	Hanley, Bethesda Street	Gladstone Pottery Museum	Special	PMT

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Later on I coming coming to pick him up to take him out to The Potteries Connection bus rally at Gladstone Pottery Museum. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. I was at work until around 10:30, so as soon as I had finished work I set off from Endon to pick Matthew up. We also arranged to meet uncle Dave outside the residential unit. I arrived at the residential unit about 10:50 and we went downstairs and met up with uncle Dave. We set of onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We waited for the lights to change and we turned right onto City Road. We ran forwards onto King Street and we ran through Foley into Longton. We went under the railway line and forwards onto Market Street. We follows the one-way system onto Commerce Street and we entered the car park and parked up. After we had parked the car up we walked onto Millbank Street and left onto Normacot Road. We turned left onto Chadwick Street and we entered the site. Near to the entrance was First Potteries 67159.

First Potteries 67159 in the Gladstone Pottery Museum

We had a walk around the site to see what was on display this year. Near to the entrance we saw preserved Merseybus 6538.

Merseybus 6538 in the Gladstone Pottery Museum

We continued up the line taking pictures of buses. Also at the rally today was recent arrival from Worcester, First Potteries Enviro200 44514.

First Potteries 44514 in the Gladstone Pottery Museum

Another bus on site this years was Warrington Bristol single decker 71.

Warrington 71 in the Gladstone Pottery Museum

Up the top corner of the site was Stanways double decker P557 EFL.

Stanways P557 EFL in the Gladstone Pottery Museum

We continued around the site and we saw required Midland Red Leyland National 602 which was about to work the next trip to Stone.

Midland Red 602 in the Gladstone Pottery Museum

We stood at the bus stop and we waited for the bus to be readied for service. Whilst we waited we saw Stanton's of Stoke double decker coach A12 EFA arrive on site.

Stanton's of Stoke A12 EFA in the Gladstone Pottery Museum

We got on the bus and we sat down towards the front of the bus. We set off onto Chadwick Street and onto Normacot Road We crossed the A50 and joined the A5035. We ran along through Dresden and into Blurton travelling nearby to our house. We crossed the railway and we went into Trentham. At the A34 we went South and down through Tittensor and past the old Darlaston Inn. Planning permission to turn this into a petrol station and drive through restaurant have been refused. We continued down the A34 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 turned right onto the one way system and onto Crown Street. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew wanted to go to the toilet, but as the bus had been duplicated by required Stevensons 97 we decided to get on that bus.

Stevensons F97 PRE in Stone

We got on the bus and we went upstairs and sat down. We set off up Crown Street and up around the one-way system onto Granville Square. We veered left onto the Northbound A520. We headed up this winding dark road surrounded by trees and we burst out into open countryside for the run up to Rough Close. At Rough Close we took the A5005 through Lightwood and into Longton. We crossed the A50 and onto Normacot Road. We turned left onto Chadwick Street and right onto the bus rally site. Once at the site we got up and waited to get off the bus. we saw Bassetts SUX 476X on a service to Hanley. Matthew let the top deck empty and got a picture inside Stevensons F97 PRE.

Inside Stevensons F97 PRE

Once off the bus we set off onto Chadwick Street and we walked around the corner to the Gladstone Pottery Museum. We went upstairs and Matthew used the toilet. When we had finished we came back out onto Chadwick street and we waited for mum to arrive and pick us up to take us for some dinner. We got in the car and we set off along Chadwick Street. We turned right onto Uttoxeter Street and we ran up to Normacot. We got onto the Eastbound A50 and we ran fast up to Meir Park. We turned right onto Lysander Road and we went to B&Q. For dinner Matthew had a burger and egg from the burger van outside B&Q. Once we had brought the burger we went back to the car to eat it. Matthew washed down his burger with a can of Coke. Once we had finished eating we drove next door to Tesco. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we brought some chocolate and a wriggly snack from Tesco and we returned to the car. We set off out of TEsco onto Lysander Road and we turned left onto the Westbound A50. We came off the A50 at Longton and after crossing over the A50 we turned right onto Normacot Road. We turned left onto Chadwick Street and we stopped outside the car park. We said goodbye to mum again and we headed off into the car park. The next buses we were doing would be Stagecoach Midland Red 202 which was about to work a service to Hanley.

Midland Red 202 in the Gladstone Pottery Museum

We got on the bus and we set down near to the back of the bus. We set off onto Chadwick Street and we turned right onto Normacot Road. We crossed the roundabout onto The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. 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 past the site of the new housing development. Instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street where we got up and got off the bus. We took a picture of Stagecoach midland Red 202 before it returned back to The Gladstone Pottery Museum.

Midland Red 202 outside Hanley museum

Matthew decided at this point he wanted to go to the toilet. We went into the museum and by the time he had finished the bus had gone. We were stuck in Hanley for an hour!. We had a quick look around the museum including looking at the Staffordshire hoard and the space exhibition in the basement. We came back upstairs and we brought a twister ice cream and we sat outside the museum whilst we ate these. When we had finished we decided to go and look at the Harry Shaw depot, around the corner from the police station. on the way we saw First Potteries 65040 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 65040 outside Hanley museum

We continued along Bethesda Street and we turned right onto Lanelagh Street and the bottom was the harry Shaw garage. We saw coches including BL64 MFK. When we had finished we walked back up Ranelagh Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We sat out side John Street car park and we watched the buses coming in and out of Hanley bus station which included Edwards BV66 WPX on a #528 to Rochdale. about 5 minutes before the next bus was due towards the Gladstone Potteries Museum, we walked along Bethesda Street to the spot outside the museum. A few minutes later we saw Turners 10 on a service towards Gladstone Pottery Museum.

Turners 10 outside Hanley museum

We got on the bus and we sat down upstairs. We set off along Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and we crossed over the ring road. we ran for around 1/2 mile and we turned left into college Road. We ran down the hill through Shelton and at the end of the road we turned left onto Station Road. We had a brief stop outside the railway station and then we continued on our way. We ran to the end of Station Road and we ran forwards onto the A52. We turned left onto City Road and we ran forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Longton and we ran under the railway line onto Market Street. We followed the one-way system onto Commerce Street and at the roundabout we turned left onto Normacot Road. We turned left onto Chadwick Street and we returned to the museum car park. Once off the bus we had another walk around the site as the position of many of the buses had changed. As we passed Stanton's of Stoke coach A12 EFA we spotted Keith who asked if Matthew would like to go onto the coach and have a look around. We got on and Matthew took a picture inside the lower saloon.

Inside Stanton's of Stoke A12 EFA

We went upstairs and Matthew took another picture inside Stanton's of Stoke A12 EFA.

Inside Stanton's of Stoke A12 EFA

There was time for one more round trip to Hanley. The next departure was PMT 604 on a service to Hanley.

PMT 604 in the Gladstone Pottery Museum

We got on the bus and we went upstairs. The top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside PMT 604.

Inside PMT 604

We set off onto Chadwick Street and we turned right onto Normacot Road. We crossed the roundabout onto The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. 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 past the site of the new housing development. Instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street where we got up and got off the bus. Duplicating the service was PMT 766 which we decided to do back to the Gladstone Pottery Museum.

PMT 766 outside Hanley museum

We got on the bus and we went usptairs and sat down. We set off along Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and we crossed over the ring road. we ran for around 1/2 mile and we turned left into college Road. We ran down the hill through Shelton and at the end of the road we turned left onto Station Road. We had a brief stop outside the railway station and then we continued on our way. We ran to the end of Station Road and we ran forwards onto the A52. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We ran forwards onto King Street and through Foley into Longton. We went under the railway line and forwards onto Market Street. We follows the one-way system onto Commerce Street and we turned left onto Normacot Road. We turned left onto Chadwick Street and we returned to the museum car park. Once off the bus we had another walk around the site. We saw Burton Corporation 103 parked up.

Burton Corporation 103 in the Gladstone Pottery Museum

Whilst we had been away some of the drivers had arranged the Leyland National in a line. We saw Merseytravel 1000.

Merseytravel 1000 in the Gladstone Pottery Museum

We headed along Chadwick Street and we turned right onto Millbank Street. We got back into the car and we drove onto Commerce Street. At the roundabout we went right onto The Strand and under the railway Bridge onto King Street. We passed through Foley into Fenton and we ran forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. When we got back to the residential unit and we went upstairs. We sorted out Matthew and we said goodbye.Matthew also had a bottle of Irn Bru. For tea Matthew had chicken and potatoes. 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 Hanley / Newcastle 10-08-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67155	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65035	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67699	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Fenton Manor	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus 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 PMT 766 to Wings and Wheels. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car KV19 NUC outside there yard.

Afford rent-a-car KV19 NUC in Fenton

On Elsing Street we saw Afford Rent-a-Car YM19 ZHB parked up by the garage.

Afford Rent-a-car YM19 ZHB in Fenton

We carried on down the road and we waited for a First Potteries bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 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 turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and once in the bus station we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #32 to Uttoxeter. we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to the stop to wait for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65035 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65035 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Newcastle before We sat down towards the back of the bus and the bus loaded quickly and departed almost immediately. We set off through the bus station where we saw dud Park's of Hamilton LSK 835 on a #548 to Edinburgh. and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned right onto Shelton New Road. We ran down through Etruria an up into Hartshill before joining the A52. We ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one way system and we turned left on the roundabout onto Barracks Road. As we got to the bus station we saw Arriva Midlands 2989 on a #164 to Hanley.

Arriva Midlands 2989 in Newcastle bus station

Once off the bus we went to the toilet. Afterwards we walked up Castle Walk and we stopped at Wilko's. We also stopped at Poundland. Afterwards we continued up Castle Walk and we stopped at the Pound Bakery. We picked up a sausage roll and a cake. We turned left onto Ironmarket and we walked to the Roebuck Centre. We visited Iceland and brought some shopping. We went into Boots, and afterwards we went to McDonalds where we we had chicken nuggets, fries and a cup of Coke. We walked up the High Street and we turned right onto Ironmarket. We walked down castle walk and we stopped at Home Bargains. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we walked down Castle Walk and back to the bus station. We saw First Potteries 67699 about to work the next #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67699 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure we saw First Potteries 67634 on a #4 to Hanley. We set off out of the bus station and we ran onto Barracks Road. We turned right at Jubilee roundabout onto the A53 and we ran around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street and into Hartshill we saw First Potteries 67636 on a #11 to Newcastle. We ran through the village and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop in Church Street we continued into Fenton up the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road and we got off just before the swimming baths turn. Once of the bus we crossed over and we walked down the hill to The Range. Matthew did some shopping and afterwards returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room using his computer. Later on Matthew went out to KFC. Matthew went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and right onto City Road. We walked past Philpots and at the roundabout we turned right into KFC. Matthew had a chickenburger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Whilst we ate we saw First Potteries 32634 on a #6 to Hanley. Once we had finished eating we walked back along City Road and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a can of Fanta orange. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Crewe 17-05-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
42554	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	11	First Potteries
67151	Stoke, adj stop P	Hanley, adj stop J1‎	23A	First Potteries
65730	Hanley BS	Crewe BS	3	First Potteries
67636	Crewe BS	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
42552	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Crewe on the bus later on and it was the day that step-up patrols after yobs damage children's soft play area. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 42554 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 42554 in Fenton

we went downstairs and out of the unit. We set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off on foot out of the day centre over the car park onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus towards Stoke. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 42554 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 where we got up and got off the bus. We walked along Church Street to the next bus stop to wait for a #23 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Street. We followed the one-way system around onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we ran under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. After stopping briefly outside the railway station we turned right onto College Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We saw Premier Travel minibus BX11 AZV parked in a back street near to Cauldon Road. We continued onto Cleveland Road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued along Bethesda Street before turning right onto John Street. We got up and got off the bus outside the snooker club. Once off the bus we walked up John Street and into the bus station. We walked down to the stand for the Crewe bus and we waited for the next one. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65730 on a #3 to Crewe. We got on the bus bus and we booked to Alsager before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto Trinity Street and then left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams we followed the road around to the left and then back onto marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Burslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. At the corner we turned right onto Tunstall High Street and we continued North onto the A50. We ran through Goldenhill and down the bank into Kidsgrove. We saw First Potteries 67635 on a #3 to Hanley. We ran under the railway line into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34. We continued into Church Lawton and then into Alsager. We continued Westwards along the B5077 under the M6 and into Radway Green. We followed the road to the right up Slaughter hill and we continued straight up into Haslington. We turned left onto Crewe Road and we re-joined the B5077 towards Crewe Green. We crossed over the roundabout onto the Westbound A534 and we ran towards Crewe railway station. We pas the railway station and we continued for around 1/2 mile before turning right into Edlestone Road. We ran into town crossing over the railway line and forwards onto Chester Bridge. We followed the road around onto Delamere Street and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked to the pub. We went to the pub on the corner of the street. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew a had a burger and fries followed by a warm chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished we walked back through the bus station we saw Arriva NW&W 2934 on layover. After dinner we set off on foot towards the park on Westminster Street. We walked onto Delamere Street and we followed the road around onto Chester Bridge. We ran forwards onto Edleston Road and we turned right onto Stelbridge Road we turned left onto Nelson Street and we entered the park. After a short time on the playground we returned to Crewe bus station. WE walked along Neloson Street and we turned right onto Stalbridge Road. We turned left onto Edlestone Road. We ran into town crossing over the railway line and forwards onto Chester Bridge. We followed the road around onto Delamere Street and we turned right into the bus station. We waited for the bus back to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67636. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down. off out of the bus station onto Delamere Street and we followed the road around onto Chester Bridge. We ran forwards onto Edleston Road and we turned left onto the A534. We ran past the railway station and we continued up towards Haslington. We turned right onto Slaughter Hill and we ran back through Radway Green and into Alsager. We continued over the A34 and into Staffordshire and we ran under the railway line into Kidsgrove. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and we continued into Sandyford. We joined Tunstall High Street and then we ran around the town centre and joined Scotia Road near to Asda. We ran up into Burslem and we continued along the A50 into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road to Town Road and we ran into Hanley. We ran down Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran across the shared space past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street. We ran forwards into the bus station. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was A few minutes later we saw it was First Potteries 42552 on a #23 to Newstead. we got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. 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 Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew chilled out in his room and used his computer. We saw an unidentified black minibus going towards Stoke.

Unidentified black minibus in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had cheese on toast followed by a slice of chocolate cake. Matthew returned to his room to chill out. We saw preserved PMT 766 going towards Longton. Matthew went out for a shirt while. We went downstairs and onto Temple Street we turned right onto Christchurch street and we visited The Old Post Office for a drink. Matthew had a glass of Coke. When he had finished we returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and he chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched television in his room. 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.