Trip to Newcastle / Wolstanton 16-09-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67158	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67158	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew wa returning to the residential unit. But first he was going out for dinner and going shopping. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:00 and toast and orange juice for breakfast. Mum arrived home from work and we set off for dinner kjust after 12:00 going to pick up a friend first. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and ;eft onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we headed over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right onto the Northbound A34 and we headed through Hanford to Trent Vale. We passed First Potteries 63177 on a #101 to Stafford. We turned left onto Clayton Lane and we continued onto Stafford Avenue. We turned right onto the Northbound A519 and we turned left onto Abbots Way. We turned left onto Edwards Avenue and we ran forwards onto The Plaisaunce. We picked up a friend and we headed back along the Plaisaunce. We ran forwards onto Edwards Avenus and we turned left onto the A519. There were roadworks on the A519 near to Morrisons and we took a while to get through the queue. Near to Morrisons we saw D&G Bus 6002 on a #9 to Westbury Park. There were more roadworks in Newcastle so we turned left onto the A34. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we headed around the one way system onto George Street. We veered left Shelton New Road and we turned right onto the A500 slip road. We turned right onto Garner Street and under Shelton New Road. We parked up and we went to the food truck. Matthew had cumberland ring bap with bacon and egg washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we said goodbye and we got back into the car. We set of along Garner Street and we joined the Eastbound A53. We turned left onto Forge Lane and left onto Shelton Boulevard. We turned left onto the Etruria Valley Link Road and we went under the A500 and onto the retail park. We ran into asda and we saw grey minibus SF69 FCU parked up. Also seen was black minibus MJ72 GWY. We parked up and we went into the shop. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we did his weekly shop. When we had finished we went to drop off our friend avoidng Newcastle. We got in the car and we set off out of the retail park. We turned left onto the A527 and we followed the road to the marsh. We turned right onto the B5369. We turned left onto Mailhouse Lane and we crossed over the A34. In Knutton we turned left onto High Street and left onto the B5368. We ran forwards onto Cemetery Road and we crossed over the A525 onto Gallowstree Lane. We turned right onto Sneyd Avenue and we crossed over the A53 onto Dartmouth Avenue. We turned left onto Sandon Avenue and we crossed over the square onto The Plaisaunce. We dropped off our friend and we continued along the Plaisaunce. We ran forwards onto Edwards Avenue and we turned right onto Abbots Way. We turned right onto the A519 and left onto Northwood Lane. We turned left onto the B5038 and we ran down to TRentham. We turned right onto the Southbound A34 and we saw ABC Supreme HV24 LSY. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton, getting back around 15:30. We did some of the Blog and Matthew finished off mum's bottle of Cherry Coke. When it was time to go we got in the car and we set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue and we turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. 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 DK05 ERV. 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. Whilst getting ready we saw Afford rent-a-car YR24 GBY outside there yard. For tea Matthew had chicken & rice. Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67158 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off onto Castle walk and we past the former Poundland. We continued down Castle Walk and up onto Ironmarket. We parked up and and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dessert he had chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. When we had finished we set off along Ironmarket to the High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we walked past the bus station. On Stubbs Street we saw First Potteries 35950 on a #25 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67158 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 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 and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 13-09-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, Adj Traver Court	Hanley, adj stop J1	23	First Potteries
63114	Hanley BS	Fenton, Lordship Lane	6A	First Potteries
112	Fenton, Adj Traver Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
35936	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, o/s Cherry Tree PH	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Blurton and was going to visit grandma, but first he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Later in the morning Matthew went out to catch a bus. We went downstatirs and we got in a taxi. We set off along Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we headed into Stoke. We crossed over the A50 and onto Church Street. We followed the one-way system around stoke and we turned right onto Campbell Place. We turned left onto Church Road and we turned right onto Stoke Road. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line. We stopped at the college and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we went towards Meir. We set off down Stoke Road and we joined the A500. We Continued South to the Sideway and we went Eastwards along the A50. We came off the A50 at Meir and we turned left onto the A520. We ran about 1/2 mile and we stopped at Foley Meir FC. Matthew had some cake. Afterwards we returned to Fenton. We set off onto the A520 and we ran into Meir. We Joined the Westbound A50 and we came off at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we continued onto Heron Street. We ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road and left onto Christchurch Street. We got out of the taxi and we turned right onto Temple Street. We cut through onto City Road and we waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Fenton

A short time later we saw a bus come around the corner. 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. The bus set off down City Road and we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. After crossing over the A500 we ran into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road. We ran under the railway line and up through Shelton. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over Lichfield Street and thr ring road and we headed to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Dr Pepper. When we had finished we headed into town. We set off up LIchfield Street and forwards onto Tontine Street. We went to the book shop and afterwards we continued along Tontine Street to Tontine Square. We headed down PIccadilly and we turned left onto Stafford Street. We stopped at Hanley Discout Shop and we bought some chocolate. We contnued along Stafford Street and onto LIchfield Street and back to the bus station. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus on stand. It was First Potteries 63114 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63114 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 Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and went half way up the bank and got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we headed along the private road past the Swimming Baths and we saw Globe Travel B13 HTL. We turned left onto City Road and we cut through onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room to chill out until I arrived. He had a glass of Coke whilst he waited. Around 15:00 I arrived to pick matthew up. Matthew came downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We saw Afford rent-a-car YP23 FKB parked up at the back of their garage. We waited at the bus stop for a bus towards Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw Travel Express HF64 AJU heading towards Stoke.

Travel Express HF64 AJU in Fenton

A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 112 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 112 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. 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. Once we got off the bus we walked down to the bottom of the bus station. We saw First Potteries 63365 on a #38A to Crackley.

First Potteries 63365 in Newcastle bus station

Our bus had alredy arrived. We saw it was First Potteries 35936 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35936 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we went upstairs and sitting down. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. We got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 35936 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35936 in Newcastle

Once off the bus we headed along the A34 and we went up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car via uncle Daves house. We set off just after 17:30 and we set off onto Victoria Street. We joined the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500. We turned right onto the A500. We veered left into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We set off back down towards Stoke and onto the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and and we went around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we headed into the West End, and we ran past the former Oak Tree pub which has now been demolished. We ran to the end of London Road and we sat at the light waiting to turn right onto the A34. We continued up to the pub and we parked up. We walked into the pub and Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 67145 on a #101 to Stafford and ABC Supreme HV24 LSY going Northwards. Once we had finished eating we set off. We carried on along the A34 Through Trent Vale into Hanford. We continued into Trentham and at the roundabout we turned left onto the A5035 and we came back to Blurton. In them afternoon we chilled out writing the Blog. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Later on we took uncle Dave home. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We ran through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street and we saw Lucky Seven CN69 WBG parked up by the church. We turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog and had a FAB lolly. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Bentilee 29-08-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
113	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
35950	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
63113	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries
67156	Fenton, Victoria Place	Bentilee, Wellfield Road	11	First Potteries
67157	Bentilee, Tyson Green	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the dentist and we 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 Hanley. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car HG73 EHD parked up.

Afford rent-a-car HG73 EHD in Fenton

We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 44511. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 113 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 passed the Noah's Ark pub and Just after the pub we turned left by the Co-operative Food store and we headed to the hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme HV24 LSY. We bounced our way through the hospital grounds over the severe speed bumps and we joined the North bound A34. We went around the roundabout at the bottom end of Newcastle and we turned right onto Barracks Road before entering the bus station from the Southern end. Once we got to the bus station 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. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35950 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35950 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A34. We ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. As we travelled through the hospital. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road and we turned left onto Avenue Road and we turned right onto Snow Hill. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walkd down to the bottom of the bus station. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67156 in Hanley bus station

Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street. We went forwards onto Tontine Street and we walked onto Tontine Square. Once we had finished we crossed over Stafford Street. We walked up Lamb Street into Tontine Square. We headed into Debenhams and we came out though the Intu Potteries shopping centre. Matthew visited a shop that sold luxury sweets. Once we had finished in the shopping centre we went outside and onto Parliament Row. Matthew visited Poundland and brought a few things. Afterwards we walked along Tontine Square and onto Stafford Street. 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 headed up Tontine Street and forwards onto Tontine Square. We visited Primark and afterwards we walked across Tontine Square. We went into Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw the bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 63113 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63113 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up 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 and 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 35271 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Bambury Street and we ran to the end we turned left onto Galsworthy Road and left onto Heathcote Street. We turned right onto Longley Road and left onto Ashwood. We turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran under the railway line. We turned left onto Markets Street and we followed the one-way 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 the bus. We walked down City Road and we walked up to the bus stop near to Philpott's. We have now starte to build the Burger King. Matthew had a Flake. After a short while we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 67156 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along 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 ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We turned left onto Upper Cross Street and we turned right onto Wood Street. We turned left onto Ashwood and we turned right onto Longley Road. We turned left onto Heathcote Street and we turned right onto Galsworthy Road. We turned right onto Bambury 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 and we got up and got off the bus. We walked around the corner and we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle. Matthew had can of Cherry Coke. We went back to the Fenton. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way over on Dawlish Drive. As short time later the bus came around the corner. As exoected we saw it was First Potteries 67157 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 63361 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. We walked down City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstiars to his room to chill out. Later on Matthew went downstairs out to the pub. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and we went forwards onto Clifton Street and forwards onto Crawford Street and we turned left into the back alley. 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 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 Lamb Mince Pasta Bake Cheese & Bacon followed by a Vienetta. 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 20-08-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
111	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
63359	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4	First Potteries
67178	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	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. Matthew got ready to go to Newcastle. Whilst getting ready we saw First Potteries 63347 on a #11 to Newcastle. Matthew had a jab. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 111 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 silver minibus GV17 KYT and ABC Supreme HV24 LSY. 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 111 before it continued towards Audley.

D&G Bus 111 in Newcastle bus station

We decided to do a bus up to Bucknall. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 35934 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35934 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63359 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63359 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and after a short wait we continued past the town hall onto Bagnall Street and into 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 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. Afterwards we saw First Potteries 67181 on a #7A to Biddulph. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards waited for a bus back to Fenton. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67178 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67178 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up 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 and 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 35271 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Bambury Street and we ran to the end we turned left onto Galsworthy Road and left onto Heathcote Street. We turned right onto Longley Road and left onto Ashwood. We turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran under the railway line. We turned left onto Markets Street and we followed the one-way 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. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room to use his computer and watch buses. We went downstairs and we went to Longton by Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We continued onto Heron Street and we ran forwards onto Blurton Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A50 and we ran up to Longton. We came off onto Baths Road and we went into Tesco car park. Matthew went to Tesco Extra and Matthew went shopping. He brought some beef. Afterwards we went outside to we waited for the taxi to Fenton. When it arrived we saw it was an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Baths Road towards Longton and we did a u-turn at the roundabout. We headed for the West bound high level A50. We ran down to Heron Cross and we came of the A50 and onto the link road. We ran up to City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room and went on his computer. For tea Matthew had Lamb Mince Pasta Bake Cheese & Bacon followed by treacle tart and custard. 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 Trentham / Hanford 13-08-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
35941	Hanley BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
67152	Trentham, Man in Space	Hanford, Mayne Street	22	First Potteries
35938	Hanford, Mayne Street	Stone, Radford Street	101	First Potteries
63115	Stone, Stafford Road	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
35942	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We saw ERS Medical YJ71 DVP. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street. We turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road. We ran under the railway line and up through Shelton. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67154 as it continues towards Trentham.

First Potteries 67154 in Hanley bus station

As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 35941 on the #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35941 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hil and at the roundabout we turned Shelton New Road. We ran over the canal and railway line. We ran through the cross road up to Hartshill and at the roundabout we ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one-way system and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. As we got to the bus station in Newcastle we saw required First Potteries 63364 on a #4 to Hanley. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and forwards onto the Southbound A34. We ran past the hospital into Trent Vale and under the A500 into Hanford. We continued into 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 saw ABC Supreme HV24 LSY. We went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. we walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. Matthew had a ham sandwich washed down with bottle of Coke. Afterwards Matthew had an ice cream in a waffle cone. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. 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 opposite the A5035 and we turned right into New Inn Lane and we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #22 to Longton. We headed around the corner onto Pacific Road and we saw white minibus DC23 TCX. We walked back around the corner onto New Inn Lane. We waited for the next bus to Stone. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63117 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63117 in Trentham

We waited for a bus back towards Hanford. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #21 to Hanley. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67152 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67152 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanford and before we sat down. The bus travelled through Trentham up New Inn Lane, We passed the building site where new housing is being built. At the top of the hill we turned right into Hanford along Wilson Road and left onto Church Lane. When we got to the bottom of Church Lane we got up and got off the bus. We saw Exel Travel SJ63 LPL.

Exel Travel SJ63 LPL in Hanford

We were considering what bus to do next and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 904.

Copeland's Tours MIB 904 in Hanford

A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35938 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35938 in Hanford

We got on the bus and we placed the Knot tickets under the scanner befoer we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Southwards and 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 A520 and we returned onto Crown Street and Matthew used the toilet. After a short while the bus back to Hanley appeared. It was First Potteries 63115 on a #101 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. 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 where we saw First Potteries 67174 on a #22 to Longton. We past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and into Newcastle bus station. After a brief stop we continued towards Hanley. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and when we got to Hartshill we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We ran over the railway line and canal and we went up to Snow Hill. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station. We let the bus empty and Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63115.

Inside First Potteries 63115

When we got off the bus we went to look for a service that would get us back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35942 on a #6 to Parkhall.

First Potteries 35942 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 Lichfield Street 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. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we went into the Co-operative Food store and Matthew had a bottle of Coke. We went outside onto Christchurch Street. We walked back into Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. For tea Matthew had a chicken and rice and a bottle of Coke followed by a Manchester Tart. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark