Trip to Kidsgrove / Bentilee 13-08-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67149	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
5220	Hanley BS	Tunstall, (stop T3)	104	D&G Bus
63349	Tunstall, (stop T1)	Kidsgrove, Mount Road	39A	First Potteries
63363	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Burslem, Scotia Business	38	First Potteries
790	Burslem, Scotia Business	Hanley BS	104	D&G Bus
63176	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Twigg Street	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the dentist. Matthwe went into the living room and we went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67149 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67149 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 and 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 got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Newcastle. After a short time we saw First Potteries 63349 on a #39A to Butt Lane.

First Potteries 63349 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down. The bus set off onto John Street and we ran down the hill before 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. We went under the A53 and we went forwards onto Festival Way. We turned right onto Ridgehouse Drive and we turned right onto Pavilion Drive. We turned left onto Greyhound Way and we ran forwards onto the A50 and we ran through Cobridge up to Burslem. We ran into the centre of town past the old Lloyds bank and onto Scotia Road past the new Lidl. We turned left onto Williamson Street and right onto Tunstall High Street and at the top of the Road we got up and got off the bus. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63349 on a #39A to Butt Lane. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We went down the High Street. We continued up the High Street past the City Centre Central depot and we saw City Centre Central MJ70 AZF parked up in the yard. We ran to towards Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5371 we walked onto the A50 and onto Heathcote Street and Matthew visited the toilet. As we walked through the A50 and we went into the Caffe Latte. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards he had sausage and cheese oatcake washed down with a can of Coke followed by madeire sponge. Once we had finished and we walked back onto the A50 and up to the bus stop. A short time later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 63363 on a #38 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63363 in Kidsgrove

We got on the bus and we booked to Burslem before we sat down. We set off along the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards through Sandyford past the 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 got up and got off the bus. Once ofthe bus we walked to the little Asda that used to be Netto. We did sme shopping and we bought a cake. when we had finished we paid for our shopping and went outside. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus apparoaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 790 on a #104 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off along the A50 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 turned right onto Greyhound Way and forwards onto Pavillion Drive. At top we turned right onto Festival Way and 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 we continued past the Albion and the town Hall and we ran forwards onto Bagnall Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. We went into the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Bentilee. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Bentilee.

First Potteries 63176 in Hanley bus station

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 we got up and got off the bus. We walked Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive and we stopped at one of the house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. We continued along Dawlish Drive and we turned right onto Wellfield Road and we passed old school site which is going to be a new sheltered housing site. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Dawlish Drive. 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 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Dave's house. 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 malted milk 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 by car. We got in the car and we set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned 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 / Stafford 18-07-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, Lytton Street	23	First Potteries
67142	Stoke, Lytton Street	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35948	Newcastle BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
35942	Stafford, Station Road	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63359	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. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Notts & Derby 742. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. 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 Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. We went under the railway line and we got up and got off the bus. A short tme later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67142 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67142 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sitting down. The bus set off down City Road and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street and onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of 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 walked up towards the top end of the bus station whilst we waited for something we could catch. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35948 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35948 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 WX05 GDZ. 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 past the Market Square. We stopped at Greggs on Greengate Street and Matthew had a sausage roll and and a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished in the shop we walked back to the square and we ate the sausage roll and drank the Coke. Once we had finished eating and drinking we walked through the shopping centre and back onto St Mary's Place and we turned left onto Earl Street and left onto Tenterbanks and we turned right onto Victoria Road. We turned left onto Station Road. We waited for a bus back to Stone. A few minutes later the bus appeared around the corner and it was dud First Potteries 35942 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35942 in Stafford

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Station Road and at the end we turned left onto the A518. At the roundabout and due to a diversion we came back down the A518 and left onto Station Road and we turned right onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto Tenterbanks and we crossed over onto Mill Bank and forwards onto Cope Street and left onto Eastgate Street. We ran forwards onto Salter Street and we turned left onto North Walls. We headed Northwards and we ran into the bus station. 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 North 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. 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. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 790 on a #104 to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63359 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63359 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 we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and to his room to chill out. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-operative food. We turned left Temple Street and we walked back to the residential unit. Near to the unit we saw Shelton Care Group SH71 KMZ. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we walked down to the entrance of the park. For dinner Matthew had washed down a can of Irn Bru. In the park Matthew walked up to the playground. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Grove Road. We crossed over the Whieldon Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Masterson Street and we turned left onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. 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 Burger King. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. 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 drink of 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 / Kidsgrove 16-07-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67179	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63102	Hanley BS	Kidsgrove, Mount Road	39A	First Potteries
63345	Kidsgrove, Queen Street	Hanley BS	7	First Potteries
67153	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	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. When it was time to go out we went downstairs and onto Temple Street. We turned cut through onto City Road and we headed towards the bus stop. We walked to the stop opposite the flats and we saw First Potteries 35950 on a #40 to Newstead. We waited for a bus to Hanley. The bus turned the corner and we saw it was First Potteries 67179 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67179 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 we got up and got off the bus. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63102 on a #39A to Butt Lane.

First Potteries 63102 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before we sat down towards 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 ran into the centre of town past the old Lloyds bank and onto Scotia Road past the Lidl. We turned left onto Williamson Street and right onto Tunstall High Street. We continued up the High Street past the City Centre Central depot and past the Tesco Express. We ran to towards Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5371 we walked onto the A50 and onto Heathcote Street and Matthew visited the toilet. As we walked through the Market Street. We walked back onto Market Street and we walked through the King Street and we went into the shop and brought bap sausages. We continued along High Street and we stopped at the benches at the end to eat the bap sausages and drink the can of Irn Bru. A short time later the bus arrived and it was First Potteries 63345 on a #7 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63345 in Kidsgrove

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley. We set off onto King Street and we turned left Heathcote Street and we ran forwards onto Attwood Street. We ran forwards onto Whitehill Road and we turned left onto Whitehill Road. We turned left onto Galleys Bank and right onto Newchapel Road. We crossed the roundabout onto Pennyfields Road and we turned right onto High Street. We ran through Packmoor and we continued onto Turnhurst Road. We turned left onto the A527 and at the roundabout we turned right onto High Lane. We ran through to Smallthorne roundabout and we continued long the A5272 through Sneyd Green. We ran into Hanley along Town Road and we crossed over the roundabout onto Quadrant Road. We ran forwards onto Stafford Road and we went past the town hall onto Bagnall Street. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet. On the way we saw D&G Bus 788 on layover. A short time later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67153 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat 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 saw Harry Shaw YR17 CYL at the depot. 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. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we saw D&G Bus 790 on a #1 to Meir. Back to the residential unit and we went upstairs and Matthew drank his bottle of Coke. 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. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Dave's house. 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 malted milk 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 by car. We got in the car and we set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned 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 Scarborough / Eastfield 22-10-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
283	Scarborough, (Stop U)	Eastfield, Holme Hill	7A	East Yorkshire
283	Eastfield, Holme Hill	Scarborough, (Stop U)	7A	East Yorkshire
1571	Scarborough, (Stop S)	Peasholm Park, Alpamare	X94	Arriva North East

Today was the first full day off our break in Scarborough. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After getting ready we set off onto foot down Trafalgar Road and we headed onto Dean Road. We turned left the B1364 and we parked up and we went for a walk around Park Hall. Afterwards we went into the cafe. Matthew had washed down with a can of Coke. We went to the café and used the toilet and When we had finished we walked down over Castle Road. A few minutes later we saw grey minibus YE71 FUH.

YE71 FUH in Scarborough

We turned left onto St Thomas Street and we saw East Yorkshire 277 on a #7 to Eastfield.

East Yorkshire 277 in Scarborough

Whilst we waited we saw A.P.T Coaches R27 APT.

A.P.T Coaches R27 APT in Scarborough

A few minutes later we saw East Yorkshire 378 on a #64 to Weaponness.

East Yorkshire 378 in Scarborough

We turned right onto Newborough. We turned right onto North Street and we went to TK Maxx. We cam out of the bottom of TK Maxx onto North Street and we turned right onto Newborough and we Matthew went into a shop and brought a new bag. We came out of the shop and we visited Costa Coffee. Matthew used the toilet and then Matthew had a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished eating and drinking we walked through the shopping centre and back onto Westborough. We looked for something that we could catch to Eastfield. We saw East Yorkshire 518 on a #8 to Barrowcliffe.

East Yorkshire 518 in Scarborough

Also seen was East Yorkshire 790 on layover.

East Yorkshire 790 in Scarborough

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was East Yorkshire 283 on a #7A to Eastfield.

East Yorkshire 283 in Scarborough

We got on the bus and we placed the Scarborough Day tickets under the scanner for the final time today. We set off along the A64 and we headed out of Scarborough. We past the retail park and the park and ride site and we turned right onto Seamer Road. We turned left onto the B1261 and we ran past Seamer railway station. We turned left onto Manham Hill and right onto Westway. Somwhere on the estate we saw Esk Valley Coaches V7 ESK. We turned left onto Overdale and we crossed over Eastway. We ran forwards onto Priory place and we turned lefy onto Osgodby Lane. We turned left onto Filey Road and we passed Esk Valley Coaches YJ22 DXC. We joined the A165 and we ran into Ramshill and we headed into Scarborough. We turned right onto Somerset Terrace and we ran forwards onto Falconers Road. We turned left onto St Nicholas Street and we ran forwards onto St Thomas Street. We turned left onto Castle Street and left onto Aberdeen Walk. We turned left onto Abelmarle Crecent and right onto Westborough. We ran forwards onto the A64 where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Westborugh. We saw East Yorkshire 379 on a #165 Park & Ride service.

East Yorkshire 379 in Scarborough

We continued to Marks & Spencers where we went upstairs and Matthew went to the toilet. When we had done we went outside and we turned left onto Bar Street. We caught the funicular railway down to the seafront and we headed along Foreshore Road. We stoppe at a chip shop and we had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a glass of Coke. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew had an ice cream. When we had finished we walked back along Foreshore Road and back up the funiculaar railway. We went forwards onto Bar Street and left onto Westboufgh. We continued to the railway station and forwards onto the A64. We stopped at the stop outside the station and we waited for a bus Northwards. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva North East 1571 on a X94 to Whitby.

Arriva North East 1571 in Scarborough

We got on the bus and we booked to Peasholm Park before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Westwards along the A64. We headed down the hill into the A165 and we ran into Peasholm Park where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another photo of Arriva North East 1571 as it continued towards Whitby.

Arriva North East 1571 in Peasholm Park

Once off the bus we walked through the park. We stopped at a shop and brought a bottle of coke. We walked onto Dean Road and we went left onto Trafalgar Road and back to the appartment. For tea Matthew had sausages and potatoes followed by a few brownies. Later on Matthew went to the pub. We set off Trafalgar Road and we turnd left onto Dean Road. We stopped at the pub and Mattehw had glass a coke. Matthew went to the toilet. When we had finished we booked a taxi. We got in a taxi and we set off along Dean Road and we turned right onto Trafalgar Road. We went back to the appartment. Matthew chilled out and uploaded his picture and wrote some of the Blog. Matthew went to bed around 00:00... Mark