Trip to Stafford / Wolverhampton 19-09-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
37	Stafford BS	Wolverhampton, University	876	Select Bus
5416	Wolverhampton BS	Low Hill, Thorne Avenue	2	NX West Midlands
4894	Low Hill, Third Avenue	Park Village, Railway Bridge	2	NX West Midlands
23	Park Village, Railway Bridge	Wolverhampton BS	11	Lets Go!
639	Wolverhampton BS	Goldthorn Hill, Goldthorn Hill	25	Chaserider
5214	Goldthorn Hill, Goldthorn Hill	Wolverhampton BS	25	Chaserider
15021	Wolverhampton BS	Fordhouses, Stafford Road	65	Rotala Diamond

Today Matthew wanted to return to Wolverhampton. He had messaged in the week and mentioned Wolverhampton and when asked on Friday night he mentioned Wolverhampton again. No research for the trip was done other than to check the weather. The weather was forecast to be warm for the time of year with some sunshine. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready to go out and we got in the car just before 12:00. We set off through Blurton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Street and as we reached the mini roundabout we saw Paul's of Stoke double decker BU26 WTN heading towards the BET365 stadium for the early kick-off game against Sheffield United. We ran down wheidon and we hit some traffic due to the football. We crossed the A50 and we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we stopped to pick up uncle Dave. We continued down Wheildon Road and we turned right. We joined the Southbound A500 and we head through Hanford to Hanchurch and we joined the Southbound M6. As we travelled down the M6 we saw an unidentified FlixBus coach. Mum wasn't feeling very well so we stopped at Stafford Services so she could get out of the car and stretch her leg. Me and Matthew walked past the building as we saw a couple of coaches parked up. We saw Alfa A143 at the services.

Alfa A143 in Stafford Services

Also parked up in Stafford Services was AVA Coach PT68 AVA.

AVA Coach PT68 AVA in Stafford Services

We walked back to the car and we decided to go to Stafford so we were closer to home. We continued down the M6 and we saw an unidentified Tamer Coaches coach. We came off the M6 at junction 14, and we headed up the A34 link Road near to the new petrol station on the Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto the A34 and we ran the last couple of miles into Stafford. We turned right onto Chell Road and left onto Broad Street. We parked in the car park by the old Wilko which is currently being demolished! We said goodbye to mum and we walked along Broad Street to the cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and I ordered the food. Matthew had a small breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we turned right onto Stafford Street and we turned left onto Gaolgate Street. We walked around the coner and went to the Gaol Square bus station. Matthew indicated that he wanted to get a bus towards Wolverhampton, which was due in a few minutes. Whilst we waited we saw Chaserider 163 on a #827 to Wildwood.

Chaserider 163 in Stafford bus station

Also seen was Select Bus 35 on a #9 to Highfields. A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Select Bus 37 on a #876 to Wolverhampton.

Select Bus 37 in Stafford bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Wolverhampton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Chell Road. We turned left onto Broad Street and right onto Earl Street past the site of the former market. We contin ued onto Watter Street and we turned left onto Mill Bank. We turned right onto Bridge Street and we crossed over the roundabout onto the A449. We crossed over the railway line and we turned right onto John Amery Drive. We continued onto Burton Bank Lane and we turned left onto the Northbound A449. We turned left onto Churchill Way and we turned right onto Burton Bank Lane. We turned rightonto the A449 and we headed Southwards. We crossed over the railway line and we headed under the M6 at the junction 13 roundabout. We continued Southwards for a few miles and we ran into Penkridge past a new development. We crossed over the river Penk and into the town centre. After a brief stop we continued down the A449 for a few more miles before we took a diversion. We turned right onto the A5 and we turned left onto Ivy House Lane. We turned left onto Engleton Lane and we ran into Brewood. We turned left onto Crestwood Park and we turned right onto Deansfield Road. We ran into the cente of Brewood and we turned left onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto Sandy Lane and we continued onto The Pavement. We turned left onto Coven Road and we ran forwards onto Brewood Road. We ran through the village and we turned right onto the Southbound A449. We ran under the M54 and we ran through Coven Heath past a former pub and chinese restaurant. We ran tbhrough Oxley and into the centre of Wolverhampton. We stopped outside the university were we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Select Bus 37 before it returned North with a #876 to the Rockhouse estate.

Select Bus 37 in Wolverhampton

Once of the bus had departed we set off along Stafford Street and we veered left onto Lichfield Street. We saw National Express West Midlands 4882 on a #1 to Tettenhall.

NX West Midlands 4882 in Wolverhampton

When we got near to the bus station Matthew turned right onto Queen Street and he took me to the dessert shop. Matthew had a slice of red velvet cheesecake washed down with a cherry cola lemonade. when we had finished Matthew went to the toilet. We went outside and met up with uncle Dave. We walked along Queen Street to the bus station and we headed straight up the middle island. As we got there we saw a bus we fancied catching. We saw it was National Express West Midlands 5416 on a #2 to Bushbury Hill.

NX West Midlands 5416 in Wolverhampton bus station

We got on the bus and we bought nBus Day tickets at £5.50 each before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto the A4150. We turned left onto Broad Street and we turned right onto Stafford Street. We ran under the A449 and we turned right onto the A460 crossed over the railway line and we turned left onto Park Lane. We turned right onto First Avenue and we turned left onto Showell Circus. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 5416 before it carried on towards Bushbury Hill.

NX West Midlands 5416 in Low Hill

Once off the bus we crossed over the large roundabout to the shops on the opposite side. We went in a bought drinks for us all as well as a couple of chocolate bars and a flapjack. We came outside and we sat at the bus stop to wait for the bus back towards Wolverhampton. Whilst we waited Matthew ate a Freddo. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 4894 on a #2 to Warstones.

NX West Midlands 4894 in Low Hill

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Showell Circus and we ran forwards onto First Avenue. We turned left onto Park Lane and we ran past the bus garage. We turned right onto the A460 and when we reached the railway bridge we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 4894 as oit continued to Warstones.

NX West Midlands 4894 in Park Village

I had planned on crossing the road and catching the bus North to Cannock. Before we could crossed the road saw saw another bus heading into Wolverhampton. As it got closer we saw it was Lets Go! 23 on a #11 to Wolverhampton.

Lets Go! 23 in Park Village

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the A460 and we ran under the main line and joined the Southbound A449. We crossed over the ring road and we ran forwards onto Stafford Street and we saw Chaserider 65 on a #70 to Cannock. We turned left onto Broad Street and we turned right knto the dedicated lane on the rind road that took us into the bus station. We arrived in the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We left the bus station and we headed into the nearby pub. Matthew went to the toilet and I ordered the drinks. We sat down and we had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we headed back to the bus station and we looked for something to catch. We saw National Express West Midlands E1139 which was on layover in between runs on the #59 service.

NX West Midlands E1139 in Wolverhampton bus station

Matthew was looking to go in a different direction. We saw a bus come on stand and it was Chaserider 639 on a #25 to Pendeford. We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Pipers Row. We turned left onto Bilston Street and we ran around the Bilston Island roundabout and back into town. We turned left onto St George's Parade and left into Snow Hill. We turned right onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Worcester Street. We crossed the roundabout and we headed Southwards on the A449. We turned left onto the B4161 and we joined the eastbound A4039. We turned rihght onto Ednam Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Chaserider 639 as it continued towards Pendeford.

Chaserider 639 in Goldthorn Hill

As we got off the bus we missed Rotala Diamond 32323 on a #27A to Wolverhampton. We realised that we could not get back for the 16:55 to Cannock and the following bus would not get us back to Stafford until nearly 20:00! We decided to get back to Wolverhampton and catch something North so that mum would not have as far to drive to come and pick us up. We waited for the next bus into town. As= short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Chaserider 5214 on a #25 to Wolverhampton.

Chaserider 5214 in Goldthorn Hill

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Ednam Road and we turned left onto the A4039. We turned right onto the Northbound A449 and we headed into town. We ran forwards onto School Street and we turned right onto Pitt Street. We turned left onto Worcetser Street and we turned right onto Cleveland Street. We turned left onto Garrick Street and we turned right onto Bilston Street. We turned left onto the A4150 and we entered the bus station from the South Eastern corner. Once off the bus we headed to the middle island. We saw Arriva Midlands 3798 parked up on layover.

Arriva Midlands 3798 in Wolverhampton bus station

We saw that there was a bus to Fordhouses due, wich terminated just off the A449 and would be easy for mum to come and meet us. We let her know the plan and we waited for the bus. Whilst we waited Matthew had the flapjack that we had bought earlier. A short time later the bus appeared in the bus station. As it got closer we saw it was Rotala Diamond 15021 on a #65 to Fordhouses.

Rotala Diamond 15021 in Wolverhampton bus station

We waited for the bus to be readied for service. A few minutes later we got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Day ticket to the driver for the final time today, The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside Rotala Diamond 15021 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside Rotala Diamond 15021

We set off out of the bus station and we joined the Northbound A4150. We turned right onto the A4124 and we headed Eastwards out of Wolverhampton. We veered left onto Wolverhampton Road and we turned left into New Cross hospital. We turned right onto Wolverhampton Road and we turned left onto the A4124. We turned left onto Bentley Bridge Way past the retail park along Kenmare Way. We continued onto Wells Lane and we turned right onto High Street. We continued onto Lichfield Road and we ran forwards onto the B4484. We turned left to follow the B4484 and we turned right onto Bellamy Lane. We turned left onto Wood End Road and we headed Northwards. We turned left onto Lower Prestwood Road and we turned right onto Blackwood Avenue. We crossed the B4156 and we ran forwards onto Belton Avenue. We crossed the A460 near to the former Berry Brook Farm pub which may re-open along side a new convenience store, and we ran forwards onto Underhill Lane. We turned left onto Bushbury Lane and we turned right onto Hellier Road. We turned right onto Broadway and we turned left onto Northwood Park Road. We ran forwards onto Cromwell Road and we turned left onto Legs Lane. We headed Northwards up Northycote Lane and we turned left onto Greenfield Lane. We crossed over the railway line and at the roundabout we turned left onto Broadlands where we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus Matthew took another picture of Rotala Diamond 15021 before it returned to the depot.

Rotala Diamond 15021 in Fordhouses

We walked around the corner onro Greenfield Lane and we met up with mum. We got in the car and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. As mum was still not feeling great, we decided to go straight home. Matthew and uncle Dave shared a Bounty and we set off along Greenfields lane and left onto Broadlands. We turned right onto the A449 and we headed Northwards. We ran under the M54 and we ran Northwards for a few miles. We turned right onto the A5 and we ran tbhrough the roadworks. We joined the Northbound M6 at junction 12 and as we traveeled we saw Prospect Coaches (Flixbus) YS75 AYC, 2 unidentified Barnes coaches, an unidentified Marchant's coach and an unidentified Mott's coach. We came off the M6 at junction 15 and we turned right onto the A519. We turned left onto Whitmore Road and we ran towards Trentham. We turned right onto thge A34 and by Trentham Gardens we turned left onto the A5035. We got back to Blurton just after 18:30. I went to the chip shop and brought back food. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Dandelion & Burdock. We did the Blog, uploaded pictures and wrote the e-mail. After Matthew had his medication I took uncle Dave home. On my return we carried on writing the blog and e-mail. We chilled out on the computer until bedtime around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Stafford 12-09-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
35688	Hanley BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
35685	Stafford, Clarke Street	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63179	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	39A	First Potteries
67154	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Stafford later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW parked up in the Street. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the stop opposite the flats and we saw blue minibus DG52 CXP. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 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 Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station 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. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. As we walked through the bus station we saw First Potteries 63171 on layover.

First Potteries 63171 in Hanley bus station

The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35688 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35688 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before we went upstairs. The top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 35688.

Inside First Potteries 35688

We set off through the bus station. 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 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 past the Darlaston service station. 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 Arriva Beds and Bucks minibus BF67 WGW. 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. We crossed over Chell Road and we visited the toilet in Sainsburys. We crossed over onto Chell Road and we ran down to Hunters Row onto Gaolgate Street. Matthew visited Caffè Nero. For dinner Matthew had a sausage egg and bacon Ciabatte and a glass of Coke followed by a lemon drizzle cake. When we had finished we returned to the bus station along Greengate Street and we ran up onto St Mary's Place and we turned left onto Earl Street. We continued onto Mill Street and we turned right onto Gaolgate Street and we turned right onto South Walls and we saw Select Bus 2 on a #9 to Highfields.

Select Bus 2 in Stafford

Whilst we waited we saw Walton Hall Academy RE25 NYF.

Walton Hall Academy RE25 NYF in Stafford

As we waited to cross the road we saw Chaserider 525 on a #841 to Uttoxeter.

Chaserider 525 in Stafford

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35685 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35685 in Stafford

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the South Walls. We turmned left onto Cope Srteet an left onto Eastgate Street. We continued onto Salter Street and we turned left onto North Walls and entered the bus station from the East. The bus stoppped in the bus station and we left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. Once we got ot the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we stopped at the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63179 on a #39A to Butt Lane. 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 turned left onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned right onto Etruria Valeey Link Road and 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 turned right onto the ring road and we ran around anti-clockwise to Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up the hill to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67154 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past 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. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Matthew went downstairs to do his shopping. Transport for the trip was a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we continued down Victoria Road and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. We got an ABC Supreme taxi back to the residential unit. We set off up Victoria Road. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left 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. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. 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 01-08-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63365	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63357	Newcastle BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
63112	Stafford, Chell Road	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
799	Newcastle BS	Tunstall, adj stop T2	104	D&G Bus
63174	Tunstall, adj stop T2	Hanley BS	38	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Blurton, Consett Road	23	First Potteries
67151	Blurton, Pembridge Road	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Stafford on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Allinson Travel MM23 LMU. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 63365 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63365 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. Matthew went to the toilet and went back to the bus station to wait for a bus to Hanley. Once off the bus we set off onto Hassell Street and we turned left onto High Street and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We continued along High Street and we turned right onto Hassell Street and we continued onwards to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Fenton. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63357 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 63357 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 we turned left onto the A5035. We turned right by Bod onto Barlaston Old Road and we headed Southwards past Strongford water treatment centre and Wedgwood. We continued into Barlaston village and we contnued Southpast the site of Meaford power station before joining the A34 near to Darlaston. We continued along the A34 for a short while and we Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. We continued down the A520 and we crossed over the A34 onto Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We saw former Newcastle International Airport YJ16 DXP. 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. As we waited to cross the road we saw Chaserider 162 on a #432 to Eccleshall.

Chaserider 162 in Stafford

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. We continued through the Market Square and forwards onto Greengate Street. We turned right onto South Walls and we stopped at the pub. For dinner Matthew had a chicken, bacon burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had a slice of chocolate brownies with ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off onto South Walls and we turned left onto Greengate Street and forwards through Market Square onto Gaolgate Street. At the top end we turned the corner onto Chell Road and we waited for a bus back to Newcastle. After we crossed the road to Sainsbury's we saw Chaserider 6502 on a #826 to Lichfield.

Chaserider 6502 in Stafford

A short time later we saw Select Bus 8 on a #875 to Cannock.

Select Bus 8 in Stafford

We decided what to do next #101. We saw Chaserider 6501 on a #74 to Cannock.

Chaserider 6501 in Stafford

As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63112 on the #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63112 in Stafford

We got on the bus and we book to Hanley. The bus set off along Chell Road and we ran down to the railway station. We ran around the South end of town and over the river onto Cope Street. We ran up Eastgate and along North Walls and into the Gaol Square 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. At the roundabout and due to a diversion we came back down the A34 and left onto Meaford Road. We continued Northwards through Barlaston onto Barlaston Old Road and we ran Northwards to the end where we turned left onto the A5035 and we turned right onto the A34 up and through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for the next bus Tunstall. As it got closer we saw that it was D&G Bus 799 on the #104 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Tunstall before sitting 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 the A34 and we ran north through Crackley and we turned right onto Peacock Hay Road. We continued onto Lowlands Road and right onto the Chatterley Road. We turned left onto the A527 and we turned right onto the A50 and we joined Tunstall High Street. We continued down the High Street and at the top of the Road we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked down the Tower Square and passing the former pub on the corner. We walked along and we set off onto onto the Tower Square and we walked onto High Street and we walked to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #39 to Kidsgrove. A short time later we saw the bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 63174 on a #38 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We went down the High Street and we turned left into Williamson Street. We turned right into Scotia Road and we ran into Burslem town centre. We ran past the site of the new Kiln Gate Retail park and we continued into Cobridge and down into Hanley. We joined Hope Street and we ran forwards to Stafford Street. We ran past the taxi ranks and we saw Lucky Seven SF17 LBO. We continued past the Albion and the town Hall and we ran forwards onto Bagnall Street and into the bus station. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We waited for the next #23 back to Fenton. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the hill we turned left onto Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road. We continued to the end of Bethedsa Street and we turned right onto Regent Road. We ran forwards onto College Road and we ran down the hill through Shelton. We turned left onto Station Road and we stopped briefly outside the railway station. At the end of station road we turned right onto Glebe Street. We ran onto the one-way system and we followed it onto Church Street. After crossing over the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we went through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road. After crossing over the A50 we continued through Blurton. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconfield Drive. We ran to the other end and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off to foot and we turned left onto Consett Road. We got ready to go out and we set off around 15:00 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Consett Road. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and we turned right onto Ripon Road. At the bus stop. On the way to the bus stop. We waited for the next first bus towards Fenton. A short tme later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Ripon Road onto we turned left onto Finstock Avenue. We turned right onto onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. At the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and up the hill into Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we went through the traffice lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and and we turned left onto Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. 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. 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 / Stafford 04-07-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67156	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
35946	Hanley BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
35944	Stafford, Cope Street	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
146	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	104	D&G Bus
67154	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 63365 on a #11 to Hanley. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 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 got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67180 on a #18 to Leek. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 35946 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35946 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the bus station. 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 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 past the roundabout where the new KFC has been built. 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 London Borough of Enfield minibus EX68 HHS. 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. We set off along the path through to Mount Street and we continued onto Princes Street. We turned right onto Gaolgate Street and past the Market Square to the Guildhall shopping centre. After a quick stop at Cash Converters. We continued through the Market Square and forwards onto Gaolgate Street. Matthew visited Caffè Nero. For dinner Matthew had a sausage egg and bacon Ciabatte and a glass of Coke followed by a lemon drizzle cake. When we had finished we returned to the bus station along Greengate Street and we ran up Market Square and Greengate Street and we passed old Hailfax bank. We crossed over the roundabout onto Bridge Street. We crossed over the Bridge Street and forwards onto Newport Road. We waited for the next bus towards Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw Chaserider 191 on a #828 to Lichfield.

Chaserider 191 in Stafford

A short time later we saw Select Bus 6 on a #875 to Cannock.

Select Bus 6 in Stafford

Also seen was Select Bus 36 on a #7 to Rickerscote.

Select Bus 36 in Stafford

We set off on foot onto Newport Road and We went down the steps and got onto the the canal at the other end of the A34 and onto South Walls. We turned right onto Greengate Walk and we turned right into Tipping Street. We turned right onto Eastgate Street and we turned right onto Cope Street past the Walker Bakery. We turned right onto South Walls and up to the bus stop. A short time later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 35944 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35944 in Stafford

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off along 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. Once off the bus we waited for the next bus back Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63362 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63362 in Newcastle bus station

As it got closer we saw that it was D&G Bus 146 on the #104 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting 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 the A34 and we ran north through Crackley and we turned right onto Peacock Hay Road. We continued onto Lowlands Road and right onto the Chatterley Road. We turned left onto the A527 and we turned right onto the A50 and we joined Tunstall 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. 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. Matthew went to the toilet and we waited for the next #6 back to Fenton. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67154 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto bus station 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. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and we got up and got off the bus by the square. We set off along Christchurch Stereet and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left into Watkin Street and we turned left into the back alley. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned into the park Matthew walked up to the playground. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Grove Road and we went into Heron Cross. We turned left onto Heron Street and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. 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 Newcastle / Stafford 16-05-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6009	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
67179	Newcastle BS	Fenton	101	First Potteries
35946	Stafford BS	Stone, Stafford Road	101	First Potteries
35950	Stone, Stafford Road	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67144	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre. Matthew got ready to go to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was D&G Bus 6009 on a #1A to Audley.

D&G Bus 6009 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. We decided to do a bus up to Keele. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67179 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 67179 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 through Market Square onto Greengate Street and onto Bridge Street. We crossed over the river and we passed the Picture House and we turned left. We walked onto Waterfront Way and along the river Sow. We crossed over the river into the shopping centre and we visited Costa Coffee and Matthew had a wiltshire ham & mature cheddar toastie and fries washd down with bottle of Coke and a slice of cake. Once we had finished eating we set off onto South Walls and we saw Chaserider 525 on a #828 to Lichfield.

Chaserider 525 in Stafford

We turned left onto Greengate Street and forwards through Market Square onto Gaolgate Street. At the top end we turned right and into the bus station. In the bus station we saw Select Bus 10 on a #875 to Cannock.

Select Bus 10 in Stafford bus station

Also seen was Select Bus 26 on a #8 to Parkside.

Select Bus 26 in Stafford bus station

Whilst we waited we saw Select Bus 1 on a #6 to Rickerscote.

Select Bus 1 in Stafford bus station

A short time later we saw Chaserider 670 on a #826 to Lichfield.

Chaserider 670 in Stafford bus station

Also seen was Select Bus 11 on a #12 to Doxey.

Select Bus 11 in Stafford bus station

We waited for the next bus towards Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw Chaserider 3009 on a #841 to Uttoxeter.

Chaserider 3009 in Stafford bus station

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35946 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35946 in Stafford bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. 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 got up and got off the bus by the toilet block. Matthew visited the toilet and afterwards he sat on the wall by the bus stop. After a short while the bus back to Hanley appeared. It was First Potteries 35950 on a #101 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we went upstairs and down towards. The bus set off down Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew went to the toilet. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it First Potteries 67144 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67144 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.