Trip to Newcastle / Bentilee 12-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6009	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
63362	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
63347	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Devonshire Square	11	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 Newcastle. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. On the way we saw Afford rent-a-car DS21 SXT parked up at their garage. We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was D&G Bus 6009 on a #1 to Park Site.

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 Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63177 on a #11 to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63362 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63362 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley 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. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. 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 and 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 we turned right onto John Street. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street and onto Stafford Street stopped at Wilko's to buy sweets and a bottle of Coke. We walked along Stafford Street and We went into Della's cafe and as it was busy we went upstairs. For dinner Matthew had a sausage sandwich washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished Matthew used the facilities before we left. We walked along Stafford Street and we continued past the town hall through to the bus station. We went in the bus station and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Afterwards Matthew visited the shop and brought a toffee Crisp. We waited for the next #11 to Bentilee. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67147 on a #7A to Biddulph. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63347 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63347 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Bentilee before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off along Dawlish Drive and we turned right onto Wellfield Road and we passed old school site which is going to be a new sheltered housing site. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Dawlish Drive. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and we turned right onto Malthouse Road. We turned right onto Wooliscroft Road and left onto Corneville Road. We turned right onto Ruxley Road and right onto the A52 and and we turned left onto Eaves Lane. We turned left onto Greasley Road and continued onto Greasley Road. Before we joined the A5009 and we ran past the Cemetery to Milton and we turned left onto Millrise Road and we ran forwards onto Maunders Road and we crossed over the old railway line. We turned right onto Newford Crescent and left onto the A53. We turned into the retail park. We headed through Cobridge and we ran past the site of the new Wrights Pies shop. At the lights we turned left onto Waterloo Road. We ran down to the ring Road and then we ran around Hanley before going onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to Joiners Square and we continued onto Victoria Road. We ran up to the top and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room to use his computer and watch buses before going out later on. We saw Travel Express BG61 HSY going towards Heron Cross. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Travel Express GC65 OXG. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Dave's house. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of toffee cheesecake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few malted milk biscuits. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home by car. We got in the car and we set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Sneyd Green 07-06-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63358	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries
67153	Fenton, Albert Square	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	23	First Potteries
67180	Blurton, Magdalen Road	Trent Vale, Chubb Way	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was returning to Blurton for the weekend and going to the pub. He wasn't goig to see Grandma today as she is on holiday. Matthew was also going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had his medication. For breakfast Matthew had toast and orange juice. In the morning Matthew went to Shelton in a taxi. Matthew went downstairs and got in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran past the railway station. We turned left onto Cauldon Road and right onto Boughet Street. We turned left onto the Avenue and we stopped at the park gates. Once out of the taxi we headed into the park. We turned right and walked along Ridgway Road and onto The Parkway. At the end we turned right onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street abd we crossed over the road and headed to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we set off on foot across the ring road and onto Lichfield Street. We turned right onto Birch Terrace and we turned left onto Charles Street. We went across Old Hall Street onto Parliament Row and we walked through town to the Intu Shopping Centre. We walked thru the shopping centre and we came out on Quadrant Road. We went to Sneyd Green by taxi. We got in the taxi and we 4 set off along Quadrant Road. We crossed over the ring Road and we headed along Town Road. We joined the Northbiund A5272 and we went to Central Forest Park. In Central Forest Park we vivsted the playground. After we had finished we got a taxi back to Hanley. We got in the taxi and we set off along the A5272. We veered right onto Town Road and we crossed over the ring road. We stopped at the side of the Intu Shopping Cente and we got out of the taxi. We set off on foot through Tontine Square and onto Tontine Street. We continued onto Lichfield Street and into the bus station. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we spotted a bus on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 63358 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63358 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 John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 67181 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats and we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. Just after 14:30 I arrived to pick Matthew up. He came downstairs with his bag and medication and headphones and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and we saw Travel Express GC65 OXG go past. We looked at the timetable on bustimes.org and we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead. We sat on a bench as we had around 25 minutes to wait. Matthew looked at my phone and we waited for the bus to appear. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50 onto Blurton Road. We ran down the hill and we went past the BP garage. We ran up the hill towards Critchlow's Corner and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconfield Drive and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67153 as it continued towards Newstead.

First Potteries 67153 in Blurton

We walked back to the house and we got back around 15:30. We called up the pub and we booked the table for later on. Matthew chilled out on his computer and had a can of Cherry Coke. As Matthew had onluy had a couple of buses, we decided to catch another bus to the pub. We saw First Potteries 63365 on a #22 to Longton. We set off aound 17:30 and we walked to the stop all the way over on Magdalen Road. We had a few minutes to wait at the stop, and the bus wasn't showing up on the bustimes.org map. A few minutes later the bus appeared around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67180 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67180 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Trent Vale before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we saw Harry Shaw BP73 KWH. We went past the Trentham Hotel we turned right into New Inn Lane. We turned left into Wilson Road and left into Church Lane. We continued down to the hill and we joined the Northbound A34. We headed into Trent Vale. We turned right into Harpfields Road and we got up and got off the bus. We walked onto the main road and continued to the pub. Once at the pub we waited for mum to arrive. Just as mum got to he pub we saw First Potteries 35944 on a #101 to Stafford. We walked into the pub and Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream washed down with a glass of Coke. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included ERS Medical FD21 OZC and First Potteries 67179 on a #101 to Stafford. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and we continued into Trentham and we crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We then continued along the A5035 and back home. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We did some more of the Blog and had a can of Cherry Coke and a flake. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Bucknall 13-02-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67181	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63113	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4A	First Potteries
67172	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. Matthew got ready to go to Newcastle. Whilst getting ready we saw Travel Express GC65 OXG heading towards Stoke. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car HT22 KOW parked up. We walked down to the bus stops by the flats. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67181 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. We continued 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. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we went past the former Poundland. We turned right into Ironmarket. We continued up to Ironmarket and we visited Mobile Phone Extra. Afterwards we cut through onto High Street and we turned left into Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 35945 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35945 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63113 on a #4A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63113 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. When it was time to go the bus 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 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 saw First Potteries 67158 on a #7A to Biddulph. Once off up Lichfield Street and across onto Tontine Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a beef burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we went up Tontine Street onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for the next bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67181 on a #18 to Bentilee.

First Potteries 67181 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67172 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67172 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Fenton before We sat 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 left onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto College Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we cut across onto Smithpool Road and we stopped at the shop on the corner of Eddison Street. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We crossed over Smithpool Road and we continued up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out and use his computer. Before tea Matthew went out to do some shopping. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We picked a few things up at the Co-operative food and we turned left Temple Street We walked back to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. 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. In the park Matthew walked up to the playground. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Grove Road. We turned onto Willowdale Avenue and we saw silver minibus DK53 VRE parked up. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room to chill out. For tea Matthew had burger and chips followed by a Vienetta. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52. We ran towards Bucknall and we saw Travel Express ML08 ODU. We followed the A52 to the right. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When Matthew had finished his drink we returned to Fenton by car. We got in the car and we set off onto the A52. We followed the A52 to the left and we headed towards Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we run forwards towards Stoke. We ran near to the railway station and we ran alongside the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill to Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. 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 Hanley / Trentham 18-05-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67157	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
33828	Hanley BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
33829	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67179	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus and going to visit uncle Dave later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 47520 on a #11 to Hanley. A short time later we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. Matthew got ready to go to Newcastle. Whilst getting ready we saw red minibus YY06 MVF heading towards Stoke. 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 First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 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. 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 and and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left 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 before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we saw Stanton's of Stoke SN56 AEE on a #60 to Brown Edge. As we walked through the bus station we saw First Potteries 33828 on the #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 33828 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Stafford before We sat 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 in Newcastle we saw required First Potteries 63103 on a #4 to Hanley. 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 when we got opposite to the old Trentham Gardens entrance we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed the road and we entered the gardens opposite to the A5035. We went into the actual gardens and we walked anti-clockwise around the lake. We walked to the Tea Room and we stopped for dinner. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw Stanton's of Stoke FJ17 EJF. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 33829 on a #101 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards through Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew got another picture of First Potteries 33829 as it carried on towards Hanley.

First Potteries 33829 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 67148 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67148 in Newcastle bus station

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 63102 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63102 in Newcastle bus station

On the way to the bus stop we saw Cabability FJ16 AVK. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67179 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67179 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Travel Express GC65 OXG. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Dave's house. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of lemon meringue. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home by car. We got in the car and we set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Stone 04-05-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65029	Hanley BS	Stone, Radford Street	101	First Potteries
33829	Stone, Trent Road	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
67145	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus and going to visit uncle Dave 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 Excel Academy MF68 AFU. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car MT70 AFN outside there yard. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 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. 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 and and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left 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 before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Stone. A short time later we saw Stanton's of Stoke CU13 FEM on a #61 to Bradeley Village. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65029 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65029 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stone before we sat 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. 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. When we got to the main stop we got up and got of the bus. Once off the bus we walked down the high Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued Southwards down the B5027. We turned around and we headed back up the High Street. We stopped at Superdrug and we did some shopping. Later on we went to a cafe. It was busy so we continued up the High Street and we went to pub. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a Coke. For afters he had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. He went to the toilet and afterwards we set up Station Road and we turned left onto Margaret Street. We turned right onto the B5027 and we wen under the railway bridge. We crossed over and we waited for a bus back to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 33829 on a #101 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 down the B5027 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. 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. After a brief stop into Newcastle bus station we set off onto Barracks Road. We crossed the roundabout onto the A53 and we went onto the one-way system on the A52. We veered left onto George Street and at the roundabout we went onto Shelton New Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran up to Snow Hill. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and we saw Harry Shaw YD63 FFR parked up. We turned right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67145 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67145 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 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 and we ran down the hill to 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 on the road at the back of 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 upstairs and back to his room. Matthew used his computer. He also watched buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we got in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and we ran to the end. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we ran forwards onto Heron Street. We ran through Heron Cross and forwards onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran through Blurton. We turned right onto Church Road and we turned left onto A5035 and we ran along into Blurton and right into Ripon Road. We parked in Ingestre Square and we went to the chemist and then we went to vote in the polling station. After we had finished we got back into the car and we returned onto Finstock Avenue. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we saw Walk Ministries SF60 CNC. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link DK05 ERU. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw Travel Express GC65 OXG going towards Stoke. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We continued along Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's house. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of chocolate cake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Shelton 12-02-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63097	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
HF64 AJU	Shelton	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express
63173	Hanley 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 and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew watched buses whilst he waited to go out in the morning. We saw D&G Bus 134 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued up City Road and we walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw Redeemed Church of God CX56 XEU.

Redeemed Church of God CX56 XEU in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63097 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once in the bus station Matthew went to the toilet. We saw First Potteries 67149 on a #7A to Biddulph. We went outside and we crossed over the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Hinde Street market. We walked down through the square and we crossed over into the market hall. We set off along Hinde Street and we crossed over the ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and onto Piccadilly and we walked up Stafford Street. We continued along Tontine Street. Once we had finished we went to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. after visiting shops in the shopping centre we walked down Tontine Square and Tontine Street and we visited Poundland for a chicken sandwich and a bottle of Coke. After we had finished shopping we walked back down Tontine Street. AS it was a nice day we sat on the seats and Matthew had a chicken sandwich washed down with bottle of Coke. We walked back down onto Lichfield Street. When we got back to the bus station. Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet. The taxi appeared and it was a Z Carz taxi. We got in taxi and we set off along onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street. We turned right onto Cleveland Road and we turned left into The Parkway and we went into Hanley Park and parked in the car park. We walked over to the pavilion. Once we had finished in the park we walked down Boughey Road and to the Spar. We saw Travel Express GC65 OXG. We called Travel Express and we did the taxi from Shelton to Fenton. Transport for the trip was Travel Express HF64 AJU. We got on the bus and we set off along Boughey Road and we ran forwards onto Leek Road. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran along side the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and up into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We got oup and got off the bus and we went went upstairs and chilled out in his room to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. Later on Matthew was going out. We went downstairs and out of the residential unit. Transport for the trip was Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left into Baker Street and We continued onto Glebedale Road and we went straight onto Fountain Street. We followed the road to the left onto William Street and we turned right onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52. We turned right onto Austin Street and right onto Stuart Street and we walked down the hill to the park. In the park Matthew had a sit down and ate a chocolate bar washed down with a can of Coke. We returned to Hanley in an Intercity taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Stuart Street. We turned left onto Austin Street and left onto the A52. We headed towards the roundabout at Joiners Square. At the roundabout and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we turned into the the stop outside the bus station. Whilst we waited for a bus back to Fenton and Matthew visited the toilet. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and onto Old Hall Street past the site of the old bus station which has now been almost completely demolished. We turned the corner onto Parliament Row and we went to the pub. Matthew had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished we set off onto Parliament Row and into the market. Matthew visited the toilet and afterwards we walked through Tontine Square past the HSBC bank onto Piccadilly. We turned left onto Cheapside and onto Albion Street. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and we saw First Potteries 63177 on a #3 to Crewe. We walked up Albion Street and back on to Lichfield Street. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #25 to Keele. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto john Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down through Shelton along Regent Road and College Road. We passed the railway station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off along Station Road and we stopped at Subway and Matthew had a with a cup of Coke and a cookie. We walked through Station Road and we waited for the taxi back to Fenton. we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We set off along Station Road. We continued onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning left 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. Mathew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. He also watched buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had chicken and potatoes followed by a Bakewell tart. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Kidsgrove 10-01-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67155	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
44514	Hanley BS	Kidsgrove, Queen Street	7	First Potteries
63113	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Hanley BS	3A	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
67143	Hanley, Berkeley Street	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	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, we saw Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. Matthew got ready to go to Newcastle. Whilst getting ready we saw Travel Express GC65 OXG heading towards Stoke. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road. We went under the railway line and we turned left onto Leek Road. We ran alongside the railway and we ran forwards onto Station Road. At the mini roundabout 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 before we turned right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We decided that if we were going to go to Kidsgrove on the bus we would have to do it almost immediately and not got up to the car park to take bus pictures. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 44514 on a #7 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 44514 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we crossed Broad street onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and we stopped on Stafford Street to to pick up more passengers before we left town along Quadrant Road. We crossed over the ring road and we headed out of town towards Sneyd Green along Town Road and we saw First Potteries 47520 on a #7A to Hanley. We continued to Smallthorne roundabouts and we continued forwards onto High Lane where we saw First Potteries 67146 on a #7 to Hanley. At the end of High Lane the end we turned left onto the A527. We turned right onto Turnhurst Road and we ran up to Packmoor. We continues into Newchapel and onto the High Street. We turned left onto Pennyfields Roads and at the roundabout we went onto Newchapel Road. We ran through the estate via Galleys bank and we ran into Kidsgrove and the bus terminated on King Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Heathcote Street and Matthew visited the toilet. When Matthew had finished we walked along the A50 and we went into the Jessie's Coffee Shop. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards he had sausage and cheese oatcake washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished in the Jessie's Coffee Shop we walked back onto the A50 and across to the bus stop where we waited for a #3A to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #3 to Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67180 on a #3 to Crewe. A short time later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 63113 on a #3A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63113 in Kidsgrove

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off along the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards through Sandyford past the retail park into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street. We continued down the High Street and we ran past the former Co-operative bank. We turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto Scotia Road and past the the old bus garage before running up the hill into Burslem town centre. We ran past the site of the new Kiln Gate Retail park and we continued into Cobridge and down into Hanley. We joined Hope Street and we ran forwards to Stafford Street. We turned right at the end past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street before entering the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We decided to wait for the next bus. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65031 on a #18 to Leek.

First Potteries 65031 in Hanley bus station

A short time later we saw 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. The bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67152 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 67152

We set off out of the bus station onto john Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down through Shelton along Regent Road and College Road we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley. We passed the railway station and we continued forwards onto the A52. We followed the road to the right under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 we entering Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500. 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 to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer and drank his bottle of Coke. We went downstairs and we set of on foot onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street. At the end of the street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and to the first bus stop. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67143 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67143 in Hanley

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off fown Lichfield Street. We continued down to towards Joiners Suare past the new Lidl. We ran forwards 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 upstairs and back to his room. Matthew used his computer. He also watched buses out of the window. For a late tea Matthew had bangers and mash followed by angel cake and custard. Later on Matthew went out in the car. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We got in the car and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout onto Ironmarket and we parked up. Matthew went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When we had finished eating we returned to Fenton by car. We got in the car and we set off onto Ironmarket and we Joined the one-way system. We ran ran onto the A52 and we turned left onto George Street. we ran forwards onto Hartshill Road and into Hartshill. 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. We went up to Matthew's room and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. 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.