Trip to Newcastle / Audley 23-03-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63146	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
157	Newcastle BS	Audley, Library	1	D&G Bus
157	Audley, Library	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
63357	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. Later on Matthew went out on the bus. We went downstairs and cut through onto City Road and walked to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited a the bus stop for a bus towards Newcastle. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car YM70 VMJ parked up.

Afford rent-a-car YM70 VMJ in Fenton

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. We saw it was First Potteries 63146 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 63146 before it returned towards Hanley on a #11 service.

First Potteries 63146 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63250 on a #9 to Fegg Hayes.

First Potteries 63250 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. It was D&G Bus 157 on a #1 to Audley. We got on the bus and we booked to Audley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. At the roundabout we went left onto the A52 and we veered left onto Merrial Street. We turned right onto High Street and then forwards onto Liverpool Road. We rejoined the A52. We continued onto Knutton lane and we turned right onto the B5044 and ran through Silverdale. We turned left onto Mill Street and we ran forwards onto High Street. We turned left onto Buxton Avenue and we turned right onto Moffatt Way and we turned right onto Malvern Avenue and we turned right onto Bath Road and we past the old school. We turned right onto Peebles Road and we turned left onto Scot Hay Road and we turned right onto Crackley Lane and we turned right onto Leycett Road and into Scot Hay and we went across onto Scot Hay Road. We climbed the hill up to Alsagers Bank and we turned left onto High Street and we crossed over Halmer End and we turned right onto Station Road and and we ran up the hill into Miles Green. We turned left onto Heathcote Road and left onto Rye Hills and we continued onto Hougher Wall Road and we turned right onto Church Street and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 157 before it carried on towards Biddulph.

D&G Bus 157 in Fenton

Once off the bus we set off along Church Street and we turned right onto Hall Street. We went across the spare ground onto Hall Street and onto Church Street and walked to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a cajun chicken burgers followed by chocolate brownie and ice cream. After we had finished eating we set off along Church Street and we got to the stop. Eventually the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 157 on a #1 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down. We set off down Church Street and we continued onto Heathcote Road and we ran forwards into Alsagers Bank. We turned right onto Scot Hay Road and we ran Southwards through Scot Hay. We turned left onto Scot Hay Road and we ran into Silverdale. We turned right onto Peebles Road and left onto Bath Road. We turned left onto Malvern Avenue and we ran forwards onto Buxton Avenue. We re-joined Scot Hay Road and we ran through the centre of Silverdale. We ran along the High Street and forwards onto Silverdale Road. We turned left onto the B5367 and we turned right onto Knutton Lane. We around the roundabout and back onto the Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and we turned right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a look around to see what we might catch. We continued up Castle Walk and we stopped at Costa Coffee. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards had some choclate cake eat in. When he had finished eating we went next door to Sports Direct and Matthew bought some boots. We walked down Castle walk and into the bus station. We saw First Potteries 63116 on a #38 to Talke Pits.

First Potteries 63116 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 67175 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 67175 in Newcastle bus station

Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63357 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63357 in Newcastle bus station

We got on 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 and Matthew chilled out in his room. 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. When we got there we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW parked up. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. For tea Matthew had a Lamb Mince Pasta Bake Cheese & Bacon followed by cake. In the late evening Matthew went downstairs to spend time with the other residents ar cuppa club. Matthew had various biscuits as well as some rice crispy cakes washed down with a can of Dr Pepper. Later on Matthew went back upstairs and 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 / Audley 07-10-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DS19 ACZ	Hanley	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was 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 Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we turned right into Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. Part way down Victoria Road and After he had done his shopping we went to Hanley in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran down to joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we saw First Potteries 44511 on a #6 to Coalville. We ran towards Hanley. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to the other side of Town We exited the ring road onto Town Road. The bus came in through Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We got out of the taxi When we walked along Stafford Street and we turned left onto Market Square. We visited a cash machine and we withdrew some money. We walked down to Tontine Square and we visited Lloyds Bank and used the cash machine and we headed back down Tontine Street. We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked though and down onto Stafford Street and we saw First Potteries 63116 on a #8 to Ball Green. We waited for a taxi and when it was Travel Express DS19 ACZ. We in a taxi. We set off along on Stafford Street and we past the town hall and Radio Stoke. We entered the bus station off Bagnall Street and we turned right onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road past Adsa and the B&M. We turned right onto Manor Street and we stopped and got up and got off. Matthew took a picture of Travel Express DS19 ACZ before at went onto it's next run.

Travel Express DS19 ACZ in Fenton

We walked around the corner onto Manor Street and we turned left onto City Road. We crossed over onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. We went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and we crossed over the roundabout onto Bradwell Lane and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran forwards onto the A527 and we turned right onto Sandy Lane and we crossed the A53 and we ran forwards onto Albert Street. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road and we saw blue minibus T400 CVC. At the end 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 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew collected a few suypplies from the car and headed upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We went downstairs and got in the car we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw City Centre Central FE14 PBF. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hiull into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the the A500 and we joined the Northbound carriageway. At the next junction we came off onto Alsager Road. At the Audley turn and we turned left onto Nantwich Road and right onto Park Lane and we stopped at a farm. We walked down to the bottom of the site and we got in the car and we set off out of Park Lane onto Nantwich Road and we continued down Alsager Road through the traffic lights and we turned right to join the Southbound A500. We headed South through Stoke. We stayed on the high level road and we came off the A500 at City Road. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street. We ran to the end of the road and we got out. We walked around the corner onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. We saw blue minibus BN17 XGL.

BN17 XGL in Fenton

Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 119 in Fenton

Later on we went to Hanley. We went downstairs. We set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over onto City Road and we ran down the hill to Smithpool Road. We turned left and left again 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 Audley / Hanley 30-06-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
119	Newcastle BS	Audley, Library	1	D&G Bus
119	Audley, Library	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
67154	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
67156	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63360	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4	First Potteries
63366	Hanley BS	Fenton	4	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. Later on Matthew went out on the bus. We went downstairs and cut through onto City Road and walked to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited a the bus stop for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. We saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67154 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. Once off the bus we looked for a bus to take us to Audley. A short time later we saw a bus come into the bus station. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67149 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67149 in Newcastle bus station

We headed to the toilet and Matthew used the facilities. We decided to wait for a #1 towards the Audley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63360 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63360 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. It was D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Audley.

D&G Bus 119 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Audley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. At the roundabout we went left onto the A52 and we veered left onto Merrial Street. We turned right onto High Street and then forwards onto Liverpool Road. We rejoined the A52. We continued onto Knutton lane and we turned right onto the B5044 and ran through Silverdale. We turned left onto Mill Street and we ran forwards onto High Street. We turned left onto Buxton Avenue and we turned right onto Moffatt Way and we turned right onto Malvern Avenue and we turned right onto Bath Road and we past the old school. We turned right onto Peebles Road and we turned left onto Scot Hay Road and we turned right onto Crackley Lane and we turned right onto Leycett Road and into Scot Hay and we went across onto Scot Hay Road. We climbed the hill up to Alsagers Bank and we turned left onto High Street and we crossed over Halmer End and we turned right onto Station Road and and we ran up the hill into Miles Green. We turned left onto Heathcote Road and left onto Rye Hills and we continued onto Hougher Wall Road we saw white minibus DX60 HHW. We turned right onto Church Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off along Church Street and we walked back along Church Street and onto and to the climbing centre. Matthew had his sausage chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of Cherry Coke. Once Matthew had finished his dinner we set off on a long walked up the B5500. Almost as soon as we got to the stop we saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down. We set off down Church Street and we continued onto Heathcote Road and we ran forwards into Alsagers Bank. We turned right onto Scot Hay Road and we ran Southwards through Scot Hay. We turned left onto Scot Hay Road and we ran into Silverdale. We turned right onto Peebles Road and left onto Bath Road. We turned left onto Malvern Avenue and we ran forwards onto Buxton Avenue. We re-joined Scot Hay Road and we ran through the centre of Silverdale. We ran along the High Street and forwards onto Silverdale Road. We turned left onto the B5367 and we turned right onto Knutton Lane. We around the roundabout and back onto the Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and we turned right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a look around to see what we might catch. We saw First Potteries 63176 on a #4A to Talke Pits.

First Potteries 63176 in Newcastle bus station

Once off the bus we went across the roas to the toilets. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67154 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Newcastle bus station

We got on 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 and Matthew chilled out in his room. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 63103 on a #23 to Newstead. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67156 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67156 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill and in the petrol station. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we walked down High Street and we walked onto Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus to Hanley arrive on stand. It was First Potteries 63360 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63360 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we ran forwards onto Albion Street. We continued onto Bagnall Street and we entered the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walkd down to the bottom of the bus station. Matthew used the toilet and we walked up Lichfield Street and we past the fromer Stratstone showroom a which new convenience store. We set off back towards the bus station. Matthew went to the toilet. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63366 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 63366 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and past the site new Lidl. We crossed over Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 28-08-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67178	Fenton, Christchurch Street	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
63173	Hanley BS	Audley, Vernon Avenue	4	First Potteries
63173	Audley, Vernon Avenue	Newcastle BS	4	First Potteries
63116	Newcastle BS	Stoke, railway station	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was 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 D&G Bus 165 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off We walked onto Temple Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We onto City Road. We crossed over at the crossing and we headed to the stop outside the shops. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67178 on a #11 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. As we ran up onto King Street we passed the site of the new Burger King being built. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52. We ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got off the bus. We were considering what bus to do next and we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road and we ran alongside Birch Terrace and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and and went forwards onto Tontine Street. We walked through Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked through Tontine Square onto Tontine Street. As it was a nice day we sat on the seats and watched buses on Stafford Street and ate a ham sandwich as well as a chocolate bar washed down with a can of Irn Bru. We walked back down Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus to Audley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65039 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65039 in Hanley bus station

As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63173 on a #4 to Audley.

First Potteries 63173 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 turned left onto Broad Street and then we joined the clockwise ring road. At the end we turned left onto Etruria Road before going under the A53 onto Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Forge Lane past a new minibus building by 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. 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 onto Barracks Road. At the roundabout we went left onto the A52 and we veered left onto Merrial Street. We turned right onto High Street and then forwards onto Liverpool Road. We rejoined the A52 and at the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran North through Cross Heath and we turned left onto Brymbo Road. We turned right onto Holditch Road.At the roundabout we turned left onto London Road. At the next roundabout we went North up the B5500 and through Chesterton and we ran past former nail bar which is new a fish and chip shop. We turned right onto Crackley bank and we ran a few hundred yard before turning left onto Birch House Road. We turned right onto Holly Road and we ran to the top. We turned left onto Cedar Road and we ran Westwards to the B5500. We travelled North out into the open countryside to a junction. At the junction we turned left Megacre and we ran up into Wood Lane village. We ran around the village along High Street and right onto Apedale Road. We turned right onto Church Street and right again onto Woodcroft. At the end we turned onto Megacre and we returned back to the B5500. We continued Westwards into Bignall End and forwards into the centre of Audley village and we turned left onto Church Street and we ran onto Wereton Road. We turned right onto Queen Street and we continued onto onto Meadowside Ave we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #4 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 Meadowside Ave and we turned left onto Vernon Ave. We turned left onto Wereton Road and forwards onto Church Street. We turned right onto the B5500 through Bignall End and then we turned right onto Megacre and we ran around Wood Lane. We returned to the B5500 along Megacre and we continued Eastwards into Crackley. We turned left onto Cedar Road and then we turned left onto Holly Road. we ran through the estate onto Crackley bank and we ran down into Chesterton. We ran through Chesterton along the B5500 and we turned left onto London Road. Part way along we turned right onto Holditch Road and we ran through the industrial estate. We re joined the A34 and we ran south towards Newcastle. By the old bus depot we turned left onto Liverpool Road and then left onto the A52. At the Jubilee roundabout we turned right onto barracks road and then we entered Newcastle bus station. The bus set off out of the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waled up to the top end of the bus station and we took a few bus pictures. We saw Stagecoach Megabus 54608 on a M36 service to Barnstaple.

Stagecoach Megabus 54608 in Newcastle bus station

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 63097 on layover.

First Potteries 63097 in Newcastle bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 67178 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67178 in Newcastle bus station

We waited for the bus to Stoke ans a short time later we saw First Potteries 63116 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63116 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the grounds and onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. We went forwards onto Church Street and the bus topped in the town centre. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off along Station Road and we turned right onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning left onto City Road into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left into Baker Street and We continued onto Glebedale Road and we City Road. We walked up to Victoria Road and we turned left onto Beville Street. We walked down the hill to the park. We left the park onto Beville Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road and walked up to the square and crossed over the road and we went sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room and had some cheesecake. Later on Matthew went downstairs. We set off onto Temple Streeet and onto Christchurch Street and into the Co-operative food store. Matthew brought a can of Coke before setting off back to the house. We went onto Christchurch Street and onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went back to his room to chill out. For tea Matthew had a chicken and potatoes. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW.

Temple Street church RX18 GZW in Fenton

When it was time to go pub we returned to Stoke in a Lucky Seven taxi. We walked out of the entrance and we got in the taxi we set off along Temple Street and right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we left onto Hill Street. We walked down the road to pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton. We got in a taxi and we set off onto Hill Street right we Trades Street. We turned left onto Church Street and right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street and we turned left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran through onto City Road. We ran under the railway bridge and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. 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 / Audley 19-08-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
37146	Newcastle BS	Stoke, stop N	25	First Potteries
63171	Stoke, adj stop Q	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
101	Newcastle BS	Tunstall, adj stop B	94	D&G Bus
135	Tunstall, adj stop B	Newcastle BS	94	D&G Bus
65001	Newcastle BS	Audley, Council Offices	4	First Potteries
67159	Audley, Library	Newcastle BS	4	First Potteries
63115	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to stay local. We checked the weather and it was for cold mainly dry weather with some snow showers. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to Widnes he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Afford rent-a-car MX70 CJF. We turned up around 11:30 and we went out to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the railway line and onto the A52. We crossed over the A500 and we ran through stoke on the one-way system. We continued uo into Hartshill on the A52 and we ran up the hill and towards Newcastle. At the roundabout we veered left onto George Street and down the hill. We ran forwards onto Brunswick Street and parked up on the right hand side. Matthew went to see mum who was having her hair cut and coloured. Afterwards Matthew retruedn to Fenbton by car. We got in the car and we ran down to Newcastle on the one-way system. We went arounf the roundabout and onto the A52. We ran back towards Hartshill and we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We Crossed over the A500 and we got onto the Southbound side. We ran through Stoke and we came off at City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and we went back residential. After picking up the phone we got onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the railway line and onto the A52. We crossed over the A500 and we ran through stoke on the one-way system. We continued uo into Hartshill on the A52 and we ran up the hill and towards Newcastle. At the roundabout we veered left onto George Street and down the hill. We ran forwards onto Brunswick Street and parked up on the right hand side. Matthew went to see mum who was having her hair cut and coloured. We walked up George Street and we saw Aimee's GW55 SON in between runs on the #109. Afterwards we walked back down George Street and over the roundabout onto Ironmarket. We walked down Barracks Road and we saw First Potteries 32627 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32627 in Newcastle

We went into the bus station and we Waited for a bus towards Stoke. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 160 on a #9 to Westbury Park.

D&G Bus 160 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later our bus appeared. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 37146 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 37146 in Newcastle bus station

We got on a purchased Smart Day ticket at for £5.20 each. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 37146 before we went upstairs.

Inside First Potteries 37146

We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme KX14 EBZ & E-zec patient transport OU18 CEF. We turned left onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. We went forwards onto Church Street where we got up and got off the bus. We got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 37146 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 37146 in Stoke

Once off the bus we went around the corner onto Campbell Place and we crossed over the road. We stopped at the old London Grill cafe and Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a can of Coke. We continued forwards onto Campbell Place and we turned right onto to the Newcastle bus stop. When we got to the stop we waited for the the next Newcastle bus to appear. We saw D&G Bus 160 on a #9 to Biddulph. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63171 on the #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63171 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off 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 walked onto Stubbs Street and we saw D&G Bus 101 on layover.

D&G 101 in Newcastle bus station

We had a look around to decide what bus we would catch next. We got on the bus and we flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout onto the A527. We turned left onto Wulstan Drive and we turned right onto the Hempstalls Lane. We continued onto Hoon Avenue and forwards again onto Hassam Parade. We turned left onto the B5369 and right onto Oldcastle Avenue. We turned left onto Hanbridge Avenue and we turned left onto Bradwell Lane. We turned right onto Bursley Way and at the roundabout we went forwards onto Arnold Grove. We turned left onto Bradwell Lane and we went past the Potters Wheel pub. We continued left to the roundabout and we ran down Porthill Bank and crossed over the A500. As we crossed over the A500. We ran forwards onto the A5271 and we veered left onto Brownhills Road. We went to the top of the hill and we ran forwards onto Tunstall High Street. At the top end of the high Street we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 101 as it continued towards Congleton.

D&G 101 in Tunstall

We walked a few paces down the High Street and we entered the Tunstall Cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and I ordered his toffee cheesecake and a can of Coke. Once Matthew had finished eating we said goodbye and we crossed the road. We wanted to go back towards Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 32648 on a #3A to Talke.

First Potteries 32648 in Tunstall

A few minutes later we saw a bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 135 on a #94 to Newcastle.

D&G 135 in Tunstall

We got on the bus and we flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver. The bus was nearly empty so Matthew took a picture inside D&G Bus 135 before we sat town towards the back of the bus.

Inside D&G 135

We set off down the High Street and forwards onto Brownhills Road. As we travelled down to Trubshaw Cross. We ran forwards along the A5271 through Longport and over the A500. We climbed up Porthill Banks and surprisingly we turned right. Bradwell and Hempstalls to pick up that section of the route. We turned right onto Arnold Grove and we went past the cemetery. We turned left onto Bursley Way and then left onto Bradwell Lane. We turned right onto Hanbridge Avenue. We turned left onto Dimsdale Parade West and then right onto Hassam Parade. We turned left onto Wulstan Drive and we turned right onto the A527 into Newcastle. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout and we ran down Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus and we set off towards where mum had parked the car. On the way we saw First Potteries 44515 on a #72A to Clayton Village.

First Potteries 44515 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 65001 on a #4 to Wereton.

First Potteries 65001 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. At the roundabout we went left onto the A52 and we veered left onto Merrial Street. We turned right onto High Street and then forwards onto Liverpool Road. We rejoined the A52 and at the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran North through Cross Heath and we turned left onto Brymbo Road. We turned right onto Holditch Road. As we travelled up we saw Cabability YJ64 BWW. At the roundabout we turned left onto London Road. we ran pas the site of where Lidl would like to put a new store somewhere. At the next roundabout we went North up the B5500 and through Chesterton. We turned right onto Crackley bank and we ran a few hundred yard before turning left onto Birch House Road. We turned right onto Holly Road and we ran to the top. We turned left onto Cedar Road and we ran Westwards to the B5500. We travelled North out into the open countryside to a junction. At the junction we turned left Megacre and we ran up into Wood Lane village. We ran around the village along High Street and right onto Apedale Road. We turned right onto Church Street and right again onto Woodcroft. At the end we turned onto Megacre and we returned back to the B5500. We continued Westwards into Bignall End and then forwards into the centre of Audley village where we decided to get off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 65001 as it continued towards Wereton.

First Potteries 65001 in Audley

We decided to go up to the council offices where is a toilet. As we got closer we could see the gate on outside of the building was closed. We decided to return to the bus stop via a path up to a raised green, which had a tree and a stone in the centre. It was Audley Millenium Green. We walked down along Church Street. We stopped at the Co-op and Matthew had a bottle of Coke. We crossed over the road and we headed to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Audley

We got on the bus and we flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Street and we turned right onto the B5500 through Bignall End and then we turned right onto Megacre and we ran around Wood Lane. We returned to the B5500 along Megacre and we continued Eastwards into Crackley. We turned left onto Cedar Road and then we turned left onto Holly Road. we ran through the estate onto Crackley bank and we ran down into Chesterton. We ran through Chesterton along the B5500 and we turned left onto London Road. Part way along we turned right onto Holditch Road and we ran through the industrial estate. We re joined the A34 and we ran south towards Newcastle. By the old bus depot we turned left onto Liverpool Road and then left onto the A52. At the Jubilee roundabout we turned right onto barracks road and then we entered Newcastle bus station. The bus set off out of the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew visited the toilet and we saw First Potteries 65040 on a #4 to Audley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63115 on a #4A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63115 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we Smart Day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the roundabout onto the A53 and we ran up and over into Etruria. We crossed the A500 and and we headed up to Festival Park. We left the A53 onto Forge Lane passing the site of the new pub being contructed. We came back towards the A53 along Festival Way. We crossed under the A53 and we ran up Etruria Road and into Hanley. We continued onto trinity Street before turning right into Stafford Street and after a short wait we continued past the town hall onto Bagnall Street and into the bus station. We then got up and got off the bus. Matthew used the toilet and then we walked over to the John Street. On the way over we saw Whippet FX22 a #023 to London Victoria.

Whippet FX22 in Hanley bus station

We visited the toilet before going over to John Street car park to take a few bus pictures. We went up a floor and we saw First Potteries 65035 on a #6 to Weston Coyney.

First Potteries 65035 in Hanley bus station

Also seen was required First Potteries 65732 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 65732 in Hanley bus station

Another bus seen was First Potteries 63118 on a #7A to Biddulph.

First Potteries 63118 in Hanley bus station

We headed back to the bus station . We crossed over Lichfield Street and we walked over to Birch Terrace and we crossed over the ring road to meet mum at the Venus Fish Bar. For tea Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. whilst we ate we saw an unidentified Castell Coaches coach. Once we had finished eating we set off down Lichfield Street and into joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout We turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards Stoke. By the railway station we veered left along the A52 and we ran parallel to the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his roon to watch TV and chill out. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. He also ate the a toffee Crisp. 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.