Trip to Etruria / Wolstanton 24-08-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
HF64 AJU	Fenton	Westbury Park	Charter	Travel Express
HF64 AJU	Westbury Park	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express

Today Matthew was going back to the residential unit, but not before he had been out for dinner and to get his weekly shopping. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up just after 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready and we went out just before 12:00. We set off to Newcastle to pick up our friend. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and onto the A5035 and we continued to Trentham. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran through Hanford and we crossed the A500. We continued through Trent Vale and we saw First Potteries 35684 on a #101 to Hanley. We continued into Newcastle and we turned right onto Barracks Road where we saw D&G Bus 110 on a #33 to Westlands. We turned left onto Ryecroft and stopped to pick up our friend. We crossed over Ryecroft we ran forwards onto the A53. We ran around one-way system and onto the A52. We ran up to Hartshill and we ran forwards onto Shelton New Road. We turned right onto Garner Street and we stopped at the food truck. Matthew had a cumberland ring with bacon and egg washed down with can of Coke. When we had finished we set of to the shop. We bran along Garner Street to Etruria and we turned left onto the A53. We veered left onto Forge Lane. We ran forwards onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned left onto the Etruria Valley Link Road. We went under the A500. We turned left onto the retail park and we saw First Potteries 35688 on #501 Festival Park retail.

First Potteries 35688 in Wolstanton

We went into the shop and we did Matthew weekly shop. After we returned to the car we saw red minibus BG61 LHN parked up outside of B&M. We set off out of the retail park and we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and May Bank and into Newcastle. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we dropped off our friend. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We joined the A52 and we ran up to Hartshill. We turned left onto Shelton New Road and we saw Cabability WA64 BRX. We turned right and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran up to sideway and we saw D&G 146 on a #24 to Norton. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off onto Stanley Matthews Way. We turned left onto the A5035 and we got to Blurton around 14:20. Across the way we saw silver minibus FY55 EVC parked up.

FY55 EVC in Blurton

We got back in the house and Matthew had a cider lolly and a can of Cherry Coke. We chilled out on the computer and we did some of the Blog. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw blue minibus RV08 VMM parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had sausage and potatoes followed by a cake bar. Washed it down with a can of Irn Bru. Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Westbury Park. We went downstairs and we saw it was Travel Express HF64 AJU. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road. We ran down the into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the the A500 and we turned left onto Southbound A500. We ran past Sideway to Hanford. We turned right onto the A519 and we turned left onto Westbury Road and to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a a glass of Coke. After we had finished in the pub we returned to Fenton in Travel Express HF64 AJU. We set off onto Westbury Road and we turned right to run anti-clockwide around the estate. We turned right onto Wye Road and we crossed over Seabridge Lane and we turned left onto the Northbound A519. We ran into Newcastle and we went around the roundabout onto Barracks Road and past the bus station. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout onto the A53 and we ran through Basford to Etruria. We got onto the Southbound A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the raileay line and up into Fenton. We continued up City Road before turning right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. 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 Etruria / Wolstanton 01-09-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
HF64 AJU	Fenton	Westbury Park	Charter	Travel Express
HF64 AJU	Westbury Park	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express

Today Matthew was going back to the residential unit, but not before he had been out for dinner and to get his weekly shopping. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up just after 10:00 and had toast and apple juice for breakfast. We got ready and we went out just before 12:00. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive as it was was closed by the high School. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and re-joined Beaconsfield Drive at the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and we ran to the other end and joined the Westbound A50. We got onto the Northbound A50 and headed through Stoke and we saw First Potteries 63360 running out of service. We came off the A500 at Shelton New Road and we turned right as if we were going to re-join the Siouthbound A500. We turned right onto Garner Street and we stopped near to the food truck. For dinner Matthew had a cumberland ring with bacon and egg on a bap, washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we got back into the car and we set off along Garner Street. We joined the Eastbound A53. We turned left onto Forge Lane and we turned left onto Shelton Boulevard. We crossed over the railway line on the new Etruria Valley Link Road and we and we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #501 Etruria Valley circular. We ran under the A500 and turned left into the retail park. We parked up near to Asda and we saw red minibus DT68 YNS.

DT68 YNS in Wolstanton

We went into Asda and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we went around and picked up his weekly shopping. When we had finished we went to the till and we paid for the shopping. We came out of Asda and we saw blue minibus OE69 MXV parked up.

OE69 MXV in Wolstanton

We went back to the car and we set off out of the retail park. As we left the retail park we saw First Potteries 35940 on a #501 Etruria Valley circular. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Stoke to Sideway. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off by the BET365 statdium and headed Southwards down Stanley Matthews Way passing D&G Bus 170 on a #27A to Bentilee. We turned left onto the A5035 and we saw D&G Bus 6009 on a #24 to Norton. We got back to Blurton around 14:10. Matthew went on his computer and had his chocolate cake washed down with a can of Cherry Coke. Around 16:00 Matthew set off back to the residential unit by car. We set off through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive where we saw silver minibus C11 HTC parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link LA72 OGZ. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We saw Shelton Care Group SH73 WMK dropping off another service user. For tea Matthew had pastie and chips followed by a Toffee sponge pudding and custard. Washed it down with a can of Fanta. Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Westbury Park. We went downstairs and we saw it was Travel Express HF64 AJU. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street and we saw Afford rent-a-car HJ23 VGN. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road. We ran down the into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the the A500 and we turned left onto Southbound A500. We ran past Sideway to Hanford. We turned right onto the A519 and we turned left onto Westbury Road and to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a a glass of Coke. After we had finished in the pub we returned to Fenton in Travel Express HF64 AJU. We set off onto Westbury Road and we turned right to run anti-clockwide around the estate. We turned right onto Wye Road and we crossed over Seabridge Lane and we turned left onto the Northbound A519. We ran into Newcastle and we went around the roundabout onto Barracks Road and past the bus station. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout onto the A53 and we ran through Basford to Etruria. We got onto the Southbound A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the raileay line and up into Fenton. We continued up City Road before turning right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. 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 / Trent Vale 19-01-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
112	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
67141	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
67143	Fenton, Albert Square	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	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 to go out we saw Z Carz WX60 CKK. Matthew went into the living room and we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car BG72 UDV parked up. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site. 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 Capability WA15 EEV. 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. Matthew took a picture of D&G Bus 112 before oit continued towards Park Site.

D&G Bus 112 in Newcastle bus station

We set off out of the bus station up Castle Walk and we turned left onto Ironmarket. We turned left onto High Street and we walked down to the sunken Roundabout. We walked bnack up High Street and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew went to the roundabout and afterwards he had a burger and fries with a cup of Coke. After we had finished eating we walked up High Street to the bank and used the cash machine. Afterwards we walked up High Street and we turned right onto Ironmarket. We turned right onto Castle Walk and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. It was First Potteries 67141 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67141 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. 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 walked along King Street to the roundabout. We veered left onto the link Road and we saw the Burger King starting to take shape. Afterwards we walked back down City Road and cut through onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room and waited for me to come and pick him up. I turned up just before 15:00 and we got his stuff ready and we set off to the bus stop. We went downstairs and we turned right out of Temple Street anto Christchurch Street. We headed to the square and we waited for a bus towards Newstead. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 524 on a #1A to Wood Lane. A short time later the bus appeared. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67143 onn a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67143 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 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 and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beacosfield Drive and we passed Travel Express HF64 AJU coming the other way. At the other end of Beaconsfield Drive we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67143 as it continued towards Newstead.

First Potteries 67143 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. Just after 16:00 we got in the car and we set off to Wright's Pies in Shelton to pick up some food. We ran through Blurton on to Beaconsfield Drive where we saw Stanton's of Stoke 2328 RU parked up. We turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton to Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and at the lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we ran under the railway and joined the Northbound A500. We turned right onto City Road and under the railway. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran past the railway station. We turned left onto Cauldon Road and right onto Boughey Road. We turned left onto Avenue Road and left onto College Road. We turned left onto Ashford Street and we parked up. We went into Wright's Pie and picked uo the food. Matthew also had a caramel slice. We returned to the car and we ran along Ashford Street. We turned left onto Watford Street and right onto Cauldon Road. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran past the station towards Fenton. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Wheildon Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill through Mount Pleasant. We continued onto Grove Road and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran down the hill and we went past the BP garage. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beacosfield Drive and back to the house. We chilled out at home until it was time to go to the pub. We got in the car and we set off onto the A5035. We ran over the railway and canal into Trentham and we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran through Hanford and under the A500 into Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had Sausage, egg beans and chips with bacon and 2 oatcakes washed down with a glass of Coke. for dessert Matthew had toffee sponge pudding and custard. Highlights of the bus Sightings include ABC Supreme YA67 VBC heading Southwards. When we had finished we went to drop uncle Dave off at home. We set off onto the A34 and we headed towards Hanford. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran up to Fenton. We turned right onto City Road and right onto Wheildon Road. We ran up the hill and we dropped off uncle Dave. Once we had dropped off uncle Dave we set off onto Wheildon Road. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we saw green minibus R482 NDM parked up. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 19:20. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. Later on Matthew had 1/2 an egg custard and 1/2 a gingerbread man. We watched TV and Matthew got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hartshill / Newcastle 20-11-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67157	Fenton, Albert Square	Blurton, Ballinson Road	23	First Potteries
67157	Blurton, Ballinson Road	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	23	First Potteries
67144	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63173	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, we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. Later on Matthew went downstairs and we got in a taxi. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Chrsitchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one-way system in Stoke. We turned left onto London Road and we turned right onto Chamberlain Avenue. We stopped for a short while and Matthew had a can of Coke and afterwards. we returned to Fenton. We got in the car and we set off onto Chamberlain Avenue and we turned left London Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We turned right onto Liverpool Street and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we veered left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran to the end before turning left onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we decided to go to Festival Park. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we ran along Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Asda so mum could pick up a click and collect order. Whilst waiting there we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #6 to Coalville. After pick up the shopping we continued down the hill through Fenton and at joiners Square. We went straight onto Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the clockwise ring road and we turned 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 and we saw Cabability minibus DG17 UYM parkd up at their depot. We turned right onto Etruscan Street. We ran to the end and we joined Etruria Old Road. We ran under the A53 and we turned right onto Forge Lane. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. We found mum at the table and we sat down whilst mum ordered the food. We ordered a carvery and we went to collect them. Matthew also had a couple of pigs in blankets. He washed his food down with a glass of Coke. For after Matthew had a huge slice of Bakewell tart cake and ice cream. When we had finished eating we returned to the car and we set off onto Forge Lane and we turned right onto Forge Lane. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford where we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #4 to Hanley. We turned left onto Victoria Street. We crossed over Shelton New Road and we turned left onto Hartshill Road. We stoped at Tesco and I said goodbye to mum and Matthew We went to the shop. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had some chocolate and a bottle of Coke. We got in the car and we set off onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew collected a few suypplies from the car and headed upstairs. He chilled out in his room and watched TV. He had a can of Cherry Coke. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Blurton. We walked onto Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Alma Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we turned right into Masterson Street and we saw Community Link Stafford DK05 ERV. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and. When we had finished we returned to the bus stop to wait for the next bus to Blurton. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67157 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 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 other side and we got off the bus opposite to the shops. A few minutes later we saw blue minibus PE58 FBO. Once we had finished we crossed over to wait for another bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off down Blurton Road and we ran down the hill into the valley. After crossing Longton Brook we ran up the hill into Heron Cross. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. 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 we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Travel Express HF64 AJU. We waited for a bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67144 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67144 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. We walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we stopped at onto Greggs. Matthew brought a glazed doughnut and a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we walked back down Castle Walk. We continued down to the bus station. We went to the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus towards Stoke. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63173 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. For tea Matthew had chicken & rice followed by treacle tart and custard. Latter on Matthew went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We crossed over the road and we went to the pub. Matthew had a glass of Coke. Afterwards we went to the toilet. Later on we returned to the residential unit. We crossed over City Road and cut through onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and went to his room. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Longton 21-09-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
780	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
63103	Newcastle BS	Longton Interchange	22	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 Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. Matthew got ready to go to Newcastle. Whilst getting ready we saw Travel Express SM65 DMY heading towards Stoke. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car YP23 MUE parked up. We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 780 on a #1A to Audley. 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. Matthew took a picture of D&G Bus 780 before it continued towards Audley.

D&G Bus 780 in Newcastle bus station

We continued down to the bus station and saw D&G Bus 160 on a #9 to Biddulph. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 63103 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63103 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford. We turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton and we saw First Potteries 63116 on a #22 to Newcastle. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive where we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Newstead. After a short wait we continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. Where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Once off we saw blue minibus SF68 DLZ. Once off the bus Once off we walked over to Tesco and Matthew used the toilet. When we had finished we set off onto Baths Road. We continued to the Pheonix retail park and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had chicken nuggets and fries and a drink of Coke. After we had finished eating we went to Sandyford in a City Centre Central taxi. We set off onto Baths Road and the A50 and we headed West to Sideway. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran through Stoke and Etruria. We continued past Longport and we joined the A527. We ran past the North end of Tunstall and we stopped to have a look at the new business park on James Brindley Way. We got out of the taxi and we had a look around. Once we had finished we returned to Fenton in a Intercity taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off along the A527. We ran down to the A500 and we joined the Southbound carriageway. We ran through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We ran forwards onto City Road and we ran into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to wait for me and uncle Dave to turn up. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off onto 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. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of lemon cheesecake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. 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 Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a can of Irn Bru and a golden crunch creams. 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.