Trip to Stoke / Trent Vale 24-12-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Stoke, stop Q	23	First Potteries
67144	Stoke, stop T	Trent Vale, Opp Black lion PH	21	First Potteries
63346	Trent Vale, o/s Black lion PH	Blurton, adj Landybank Grove	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going back to Blurton, but first he was going out for a walk and having a Christmas eve party. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew chilled in his room for a while. Later on Matthew went out for a walk. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We saw First Potteries 67180 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67180 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

We crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we went down the hill to Aldi. Matthew brought his shopping and then we got a Lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left again onto Temple Street. We went back to the back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled in his room. For dinner Matthew had went to a Christmas Eve party. Matthew had food from a buffet. Matthew washed this down with a glass of Coke. Later on Matthew went downstairs and set off on foot. We walked along Temple Street and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned into the park and Matthew walked around the Lido. We saw a Grey Heron and some Mallards. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled in his room. Later on we came to pick Matthew up just before 15:00. Matthew came downstairs onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We walked to Albert Square and we looked on the map to see where the bus was. We had just missed a bus so we decided to go the opposite way. We crossed over Christchurch Street and we waited for s bus towards Stoke. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke 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. over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke town centre along Church Street where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 67151 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Stoke

We walked around the corner onto Campbell Place to wait for a bus to Trentham. A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 67144 on a #21 to Trentham.

First Potteries 67144 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Campbell Place and forwards onto London Road. We continued through Oakhill and past the former Oakhill pub. We ran into Trent Vale and at the end of London Road we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67144 as it continued towards Trentham.

First Potteries 67144 in Trent Vale

There was a bus imminent, so we walked around the corner onto the A34. We sat down on the wall by the bus stop, Whilst we waited we saw ABC Supreme KP25 EHB heading towards Stafford. A few minutes later we saw the bus turned the corner. As it got coser we saw it was First Potteries 63346 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63346 in Trent Vale

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A34 and we ran under the A500 into Hanford and 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. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road and right onto Finstock Avenue. We turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63346 before it continued towards Longton.

First Potteries 63346 in Blurton

Once off the bus we set off on foot through Blurton. We got home about 15:30. Once in the house Matthew used his computer. He had toast and a can of Dr Pepper. Matthew had a chicken sandwich. Later on we did some more of the Blog and wrote an e-mail. We had a buffet tea, with chicken satay, pis in blankets, cocktail sausages and southern fried chciken bites with a cherry bakewell muffin for dessert. We also had a cup of Cherry Coke. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Etruria / Wolstanton 24-11-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
BG61 HSY	Fenton	Westbury Park	Charter	Travel Express
BG61 HSY	Westbury Park	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express

Today Matthew was going back to the residential unit, but firt he was goinf out for dinner and going to do his weekly shop. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready to go out and we set off just after 12:00. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton onto the A5035. We ran to Trentham and we turned right onto the A34 and we saw First Potteries 35950 on a #101 to Stafford. We ran through Hanford and we crossed the A500 and we continued through Trent Vale and into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road. 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. Our old friend Baz was at the food truck today! Matthew had a cumberland ring with bacon and egg washed down with can of Coke. When we had finished Matthew had a hug off Baz and we set of to the shop. We ran along Garner Street to Etruria and we turned left onto the A53. We veered left onto Forge Lane and we ran forwards onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned left onto the Etruria Valley Link Road. We went under the A500 and we turned left onto the retail park and we saw First Potteries 35691 on a #501 Etruria Valley circular. We did Matthew's weekly shopping and before we went back to the car we saw black minibus DH74 BKJ parked up.

DH74 BKJ in Wolstanton

We did Matthew's weekly shopping and before we went back to the car we saw Hollinsheads HO11 HDS.

Hollinsheads HO11 HDS in Wolstanton

We set off through the retail park and we turned left onto the A527 and we saw ABC Supreme KP25 EHB. We ran to the top of the hill and we turned left to follow the A527 into Newcastle. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we pulled up. We dropped off our friend. We set off onto Ryecroft and we turned right onto Barracks Road. We passed the bus station and we saw D&G Bus 100 on a #85 to Nantwich. We turned keft onto the Southbound A34 we ran down to Trent Vale and under the A500 into Hanford. We ran into Trentham and at the roundabout we turned left onto the A5035. We ran into Blurton and we got back to home just after 14:30. Matthew had an ice cream and a can of Cherry Coke. We wrote some Blog and afterwards Matthew returned to the residential unit. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw silver minibus YM19 CFD 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 saw Stafford & District Community Link LA72 DDU. 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. He watched television and used his computer and he drank a can of Irn Bru. For tea Matthew had sausage and potatoes followed by a cake bar. We came downstairs and we saw the minibus. We saw it was Travel Express BG61 HSY. We got on the minibus and we set off along 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 BG61 HSY. 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 / Longport 29-07-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
35684	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63179	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 dentist and we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #11 to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off along Temple Street. Further down the road we crossed over Smithpool Road onto Eddison Street and we turned right onto Napier Street and we turned right onto onto Hawkins Street. We crossed over the railway line over the footbridge and onto Clarendon Street. We turned right onto Clarendon Street and we turned right onto Sutherland Street. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned right onto Sutherland Street. and past the site of the old Doultons toilet factory. We continued past the wagon works and incinerator. Once we had finished eating and drinking we crossed over the canal and walked up towards Atlantic Grove and we turned right onto Pacific Road and we saw grey minibus WF56 XDA.

WF56 XDA in Trentham

We went to Hanley by Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Pacific Road and we saw white minibus DC23 TCX. We turned right onto onto New Inn Lane and we turned right onto Werburgh Drive. We turned right onto onto Bainbridge Road and we turned right onto Werburgh Drive and we turned right onto onto Brook Road. We turned left onto Brinsley Avenue and we turned right onto the A5035 and we ran to the end of the A5035 and we saw First Potteries 32634 on a #101 to Hanley. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran into Trentham Gardens. We parked up and we went to the retail village. Matthew went to the retail village and visited the Millets. Once we had finished shopping we walked down to The News Kiosk Matthew brought can of Coke. We went into the gardens and we walked to the North West corner and we stopped to benches sit down on the benches. Matthew had a can of coke. We walked clockwise around the lake to the lakeside café and Matthew went to the toilet and we stopped at the Anasma Greek Eatery and for dinner Matthew had greek sausage and chips. When we had finished around the North end of the lake and Matthew stopped to got to the toilet. later on we walked through the retail village and we walked to the the garden centre. 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. When we had finished we returned to Hanley. We set off onto the Northbound A34 and we saw ABC Supreme KP25 EHB. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35684 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35684 in Fenton

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. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at McDonalds. We went to the toilet. Afterwards we went down High Street and we turned left onto Hassell Street. We continued onwards to the bus station. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63179 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. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street and we went into the Co-operative Food store and Matthew had a can of Coke. We walked back out onto Christchurch Street. We went to test Centre in a Lucky Seven taxi. we set off Christchurch Street We turned left onto City Road and we went under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned left at Victoria Road and we ran down the hill. We crossed over the roundabout at Joiners Square onto Lichfield street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We went around the ring-road We ran around the anti-clockwise ring road and we came off onto Town Road. We joined the A5272 and we ran North to Sneyd Green. We turned right onto Milton Road and we ran down the hill before turning left onto Mornington Road. We turned right onto the A53 and we turned right onto the A5272 at Smallthorne roundabout we veered left onto Moorland Road. We crossed through Burslem and we ran down Newcastle Street down to Trubshaw Cross. We turned right onto davenport Street and we turned left into Westport lake. Matthew went to the cafe and used the toilet. He then had a lime flavoured Twister lolly. At the lake Matthew walked around the pool before back in car. We turned right onto Davenport Road and we ran down to Trubshaw Cross. We turned right onto the A5271. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A500 and we ran fast through Etruria and Stoke. We came off the A500 at City Road and we went up the hill to Fenton, and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street. In the residential unit matthew went to his room and had some toast and used his computer. We also watched buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street for We stopped at the Fenton Community Hall and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. Matthew had a burger and fries. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 18-07-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
35944	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries
6012	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
35940	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, O/s Cherry Tree PH	101	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Blurton and going to see 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 crumpets and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew chilled in his room and saw Abbey Hill School ML73 OJX. In the morning Matthew had a taxi to Hanley. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We saw Afford rent-a-car BD24 NNC parked up in their garage.

Afford rent-a-car BD24 NNC in Fenton

We got in the taxi and we set off along City Road. We ran towards Stoke and we turned right onto the A52. We ran past the railway station and university and we turned left onto Cauldon Road. We turned right onto Boughey Road and right onto Ridgway Road. We ran forwards onto The Parkway and we stopped at Hanley park. We went into the park and we saw Central Cheshire Buddy PO22 MUE parked up.

Central Cheshire Buddy PO22 MUE in Hanley

Once in the park we headed to the playground and Matthew used the equipment. When we had finished we headed onto Regent Road and we turned left onto Lichfield Road. We stopped at the chip shop and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with can of Coke. When we we had finished we crossed over the ring road and Lichfield Street and we headed into the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. We saw First Potteries 67146 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 67146 in Hanley bus station

A short time later we saw a a bus come on statnd. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35944 on a #6 to Parkhall.

First Potteries 35944 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. Once off the bus we set off on foot on the road at the back of Victoria Road. We went sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room to chill out and use the computer. a short time later we came to pick up Matthew. He came downstairs and we said goodbye to mum. We cut through onto City Road and we headed to the bus stop. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6012 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 6012 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 off the bus we had a look around. We saw Leons 241 heading Northwards. A short time later we saw a suitable bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35940 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35940 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. Due to roadwork we headed North and did a u-turn at the roundabout. 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 35940 as it continued towards Stafford.

First Potteries 35940 in Newcastle

We crossed over the A34 and we walked up to the hill towards grandma's. On the way we saw white minibus YX02 FTD. We continued up the hill and into grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru. When it was time to go we said goodbye to Grandma and we got in the car. We set off just before 18:00 and we ran down Victoria Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale past the Greggs. We continued through Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 35950 on a #101 to Hanley and ABC Supreme KP25 EHB going Northwards. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and sent a couple of e-mails. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark