Trip to Newcastle / Bucknall 18-10-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63096	Fenton, Victoria Place	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63115	Newcastle BS	Longton TI	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw Trinity Sixth Form EU67 NZB heading towards Longton.

Trinity Sixth Form EU67 NZB in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Z Carz LJ07 PXW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning went out on the bus. We set off on foot onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63096 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 had a walk around Newcastle. We cut through from the bus station onto High Street and we visited the Restored Furniture shop. We continued up High Street and we went in the Dougie Mac charity shop. We continued up to Merrial Street and we visited Oakland Recruitment. Afterwards we cut through onto Ironmarket and down Castle Walk and back to the bus station. Once at the bus station we waited for a bus back towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Newcastle bus station

We waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63115 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63115 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. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme KX14 EBZ & E-zec patient transport OU18 CEF. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road we saw First Potteries 63114 on a #22 to Newcastle. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. 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. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive where we stopped to wait time. After a short wait we continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we saw First Potteries 63113 on a #22 to Newcastle. 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. We walked up the Strand and we visited Cafe Delight. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. We walked back past the bus station we saw First Potteries 63114 on a #22 to Newcastle. We got an Intercity taxi back to Fenton. We set off out of Tesco and onto Baths Road. We saw grey minibus SF19 OSD. We turned left onto King Street and we ran through Foley into Fenton. We continued onto City Road and we turned left onto Glebedale Road where part of the road is closed and back to the day centre. In the afternoon Matthew went to a coffee morning and ate cakes and won a box of biscuits in the raffle. When it was time to return to the residential unit we set of on foot onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went into the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watches buses out of the window. We saw white minibus WR14 WPK going towards Heron Cross. Before tea Matthew went out to do some shopping. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We picked a few things up at the Co-operative food and we turned left Temple Street We walked back to the residential unit. Near to the unit we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had a cheese oatcakes followed by cake. Later on we went to Bucknall. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52. We ran towards Bucknall and we followed the A52 to the right. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When Matthew had finished his drink we returned to Fenton by car. We got in the car and we set off onto the A52. We followed the A52 to the left and we headed towards Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we run forwards towards Stoke. We ran near to the railway station and we ran alongside the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill to Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Newcastle 12-10-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67601	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to see Grandma later on and going to the pub and returning to Blurton for a long weekend. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and out of the unit. We set off outside and we saw Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU outside the residential unit.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre where we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew did some baking, but first he went to the shop to get some supplies. We walked onto Christchurch Street and into the Co-operative Food store. After buying some shop we walked along Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. Matthew made a chocolate cake. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. In the afternoon Matthew did some cleaning in the yard of the day centre. When it was time to go back to the residential unit we set off on foot onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and wait for me to come and pick him up. I turned up around 14:30 and I came up to help Matthew get ready to leave. We got hings ready and we left the residential unit just after 15:00. We went downstairs and we got into the car. We drove onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and into Heron Cross where we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 15:10. When we got home Matthew had toast and a can of Pepsi Cola. Today we were catching the 15:56 to Newcastle as we were going to the pub via Grandma's House. We set off around 15:45 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. Whilst we waited for our bus we saw First Potteries 67660 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67660 in Blurton

A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67601 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67601 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we went over the railway line into Trentham. As we turned right into New Inn Lane we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #21A to the Trentham Hotel. We ran up the hill into Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. We ran down Church Lane We continued down onto the A34. We crossed under the A500 and we ran into Trent Vale where we saw Newcastle School HJ60 KXH. We turned right into Harpfields Road and saw First Potteries 67657 on the final #22 turn. We continued forwards on Hilton Road and we turned into the hospital. We ran through and we saw First Potteries 32632 on a #25 to Hanley and ABC Supreme KX08 UXE. We turned right onto the A34 passing Newcastle School CN67 TMV. A couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Behind us First Potteries 32639 on a #25 to Keele

First Potteries 32639 in Newcastle

We crossed over the road and we saw First Potteries 32630 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32630 in Newcastle

We walked up the hill to Grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car. We set off just after 17:40 and we ran down Victoria Street. We turned left onto the A34 and we saw ABC Supreme KX14 EBZ parked up in the retail park. We continued southwards into Trent Vale and we turned left onto Little-Field. We ran forwards onto Collin Road. We turned right onto Trent Valley Road and we turned right onto London Road. We ran down to the A34 and we turned right and into the pub car park. We walked into the pub and sat down out our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Poteries 65026 on a #101 to Stafford and silver minibus LL14 YTB. Once we had finished eating we set off to uncle Dave's to pick him up. We ran down the A34 and we joined the A500 at Hanford. We went North up the A500 to Sideway and we went Eastwards along the A50 passing an KWS executive coach XJZ 3715 going the other way. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran up to Heron Street and we crossed over the A50. We continued into Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we composed a few e-mails and sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa doing e-mails and writing the until bedtime around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Sneyd Green / Trent Vale 26-05-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63179	Fenton, opp Victoria Square	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
SF08 BVH	Hanley	Central Forest Park	Charter	Intercity
63172	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Victoria Square	6	First Potteries
67648	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to Blurton later. We found out that all of the newer First Potteries Solo's, with the exception of 53155 had moved to First Cymru in South Wales. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. In the morning Matthew had some sun cream on as he was going out in the hot sun for the day. We were going to Central Forest Park via bus and taxi. We set off onto foot onto Glebedale Road and and we crossed over City Road. We walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus. Whilst we waited for the next First Potteries bus we saw Scraggs YJ59 GHH on a #50 to Hanley.

Scraggs YJ59 GHH in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63179 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63179 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 Victoria Road and down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and at the top of the hill we crossed over the roundabout and we stopped at the bus stop outside the bus station. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street onto Tontine Street. We stopped at the pound bakery and Matthew had small bottle of Pepsi. We then walked back down Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street. We waited for a taxi and when it appeared it was Intercity SF08 BVH. We got on and we booked to Central Forest Park. We set off down Lichfield Street and we went anti-clockwise around the ring road to Town Road. We ran out of Hanley and onto the A5272. We continued North for a short while and we turned into the park. At the park Matthew had an ice cream. After we had finished at the park we returned to Hanley in an Intercity taxi. We set off Southwards down the A5272 and forwards onto Town Road. We crossed over the ring road and we continued as far as the Intu Potteries shopping centre where we got out. We walked down onto Trinity Street and we stopped at the Opticians as Matthew had an appointment for an eye test. After Matthew had his eye test we walked through the Piccadilly Arcade and across the road onto Cheapside. We walked past the town hall onto Bagnall Street. We walked around the bus station and we saw First Potteries 63172 on a #6 to Weston Coyney.

First Potteries 63172 in Hanley

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right into Birch Terrace. We followed the road around to the left onto Charles Street. At the top we turned right onto Old Hall Street before turning right onto the ring road. We turned left 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 into Glebedale Road. When we got back to the day centre Matthew and the other service user had a barbecue. Matthew ate some sausages and drank some Pepsi cola. We saw Blackfriars minibus EU55 KVZ.

Blackfriars EU55 KVZ in Fenton

Matthew chilled out in the grounds of the day centre until it was time to return to the residential unit. We set off onto foot onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out whilst he waited for me to come and pick him up. We saw First Potteries 42553 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 42553 in Fenton

We also saw Copeland's Tours MIB 783 going towards Stoke.

Copelands Tours MIB 783 in Fenton

A few minutes later I turned up and we packed a few things into his bag to take home. We also saw Copeland's Tours MIB 236 going towards Stoke.

Copelands Tours MIB 236 in Fenton

We said goodbye to the staff and we got in the car. We ran onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we followed this around onto Heron Street. We ran through heron Cross and over the A50 and we saw Lightning Travel W2 DLT. We continued along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive we got home around 15:00. Whilst we waited to go out Matthew had a glass of orangeade. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road.Whilst we waited for our bus we saw First Potteries 67604 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67604 in Blurton

A few minutes later, as expected and on time we saw First Potteries 67648 turned the corner.

First Potteries 67648 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Trent Vale and we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham and we saw Autocabs SH09 OMR at the petrol station. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we ran up the hill and we entered Hanford. We turned right into Wilson Road and we passed First Potteries 67155 on #21A to Trentham Gardens. We turned left into Church Lane and we joined the A34 and we saw First Potteries 42552 on the #21 to Trentham. We then headed into Trent Vale and we turned right into Harpfields Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67648 as it carried on towards the bus station.

First Potteries 67648 in Trent Vale

We walked back onto the A34 and we saw First Potteries 67637 on the final #22 turn to Longton.

First Potteries 67637 in Trent Vale

We continued along the road to the pub and we sat on the wall to wait for mum to arrive. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 65038 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65038 in Trent Vale

When mum arrived we went inside the pub. 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 65042 on a #101 to Hanley. ABC Supreme KX13 DXL on a Southbound hospital shuttle and ABC Supreme KX14 EBZ going Northwards. When it was time to go we got in the car to go pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we got onto the Northbound A500. We went Eastwards along the A50 where we saw Coastal Coaches PO14 ATF. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and dropped down into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. Once we had picked him up we returned to Heron Cross and we crossed the A50. We ran along Blurton Road and right onto Church Road. We turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 18:15. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we composed a few e-mails and sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Blurton / Trent Vale 31-03-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67633	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to the pub for his tea, but not before he had been to his day service. He was in his residential unit and was also going back to Blurton later today. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63172 in Fenton

We also saw Lucky Seven PK08 GGE going towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven PK08 GGE in Fenton

Went it was time to go Matthew walked to the day centre. We set off onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew did some baking, making a jam filled cake. For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by some of the cake he had made. In the afternoon Matthew went to the pub. He set off onto Christchurch Street and across the road to the local pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. After spending the afternoon in the pub Matthew walked back to the residential unit. We set off down Clifton Street and we turned right onto Marlborough Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right again onto Temple Street and to the residential unit/ Whilst Matthew waited for me to pick him up he went up to his room to watch buses. Whilst there we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 783 going towards Stoke.

Copelands Tours MIB 783 in Fenton

I was on my way up to pick Matthew up for the weekend. Also going towards Stoke was Magnum minibus BX60 AAK.

Magnum BX60 AAK in Fenton

we also saw First Potteries 67643 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67643 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Copelands Tours coach MIB 270 going towards Stoke.

Copelands Tours MIB 270 in Fenton

Also going towards Stoke was Travel Express Airport minibus GJ03 LFE.

Travel Express Airport GJ03 LFE in Fenton

When I arrived to pick him up Matthew grabbed his phone, bus pass and batteries and we went down to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we followed this around onto Heron Street. We went through heron Cross and over the A50 into Blurton along Blurton Road. We caught up with First Potteries 67633 which we would be on later. We turned right into Church Street and right into Beaconsfield Drive. We passed First Potteries 67632 on the #22 to Longton. We got home around 15:00 and Matthew had toast and glass of dandelion & burdock. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. We had seen bus earlier and it was booked to be dud First Potteries 67633. As few minutes later, as expected and on time we saw First Potteries 67633 turned the corner.

First Potteries 67633 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfield Road before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we passed First Potteries 67632 on the #22 to Longton. We ran over the railway line into Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane and we saw First Potteries 67157 on the #21 to Trentham. We continued up New Inn Lane and we ran into Hanford. We turned right into Wilson Road and we ran down Church Lane and we joined the A34. We caught up with First Potteries 67153 on a #21A to Hanley. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale we then saw E-zec patient transport YN15 FJY & YJ16 GGX go past us. We turned right onto Harpfields Road where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another First Potteries 67633 before it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67633 in Trent Vale

Once off the bus we saw another #22 coming... We crossed over the road and Matthew got a picture of First Potteries 67634 on the final #22 turn going towards Longton.

First Potteries 67634 in Trent Vale

We walked onto the a34 and towards the pub. As we approached the pub mum drove past us and into the car park. We went inside 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 Stanton's of Stoke VUD 483 Going Northwards as well as First Potteries 65042 on a #101 to Stafford. We also saw ABC Supreme mini coaches KX13 DZL & KX14 EBZ. When it was time to go we got in the car to go pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we got onto the Northbound A500. We went Eastwards along the A50 to Heron Cross and dropped down into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. Once we had picked him up we returned to Heron Cross and we crossed the A50. We ran along Blurton Road and stopped vbriefly at the shop to drop something off before we continued up Blurton Road and right onto Church Road. We turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 18:15. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 17-03-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Joiner Square	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67637	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to the pub for his tea, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had a sausage on toast and orange juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

We set off onto Finstock Avenue and at the end we turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we saw Z Carz LV59 DZC. We turned left onto Church Road and we ran through Blurton along Blurton Road. After crossing over the A50 we went through the lights at Heron Cross onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and we went fowards onto Glebedale Road and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew did some baking. He made a large chocolate cake which he cover in chocolate icing and sugar stars. For dinner, Matthew went in a Lucky Seven taxi to Fenton McDonalds. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to McDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. After we had finished eating we got in another Intercity taxi to go to the pub. We set off down Victoria Road and we saw D&G Bus 42 on the Asda Free Bus. At the roundabout in Joiners Square we went forwards onto Lichfield Street and to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63098 on a #6A to Hanley and Derbyshire CC welfare bus YF13 XVK. Matthew listened to the Jukebox with music by Steps and Eminem. When it was time to return to the day centre Matthew travelled back on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Palmerston Street and we turned right onto the A52. At the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. At the top of Victoria Road we turned sharp right onto City Road and then left onto Glebedale Street and back to the day centre. When it was time to go home Matthew got on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we went to forwards onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and we went over the traffic lights. After crossing the A50 we ran through Blurton along Blurton Road and forwards onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and Matthew got home just before 15:00. Matthew took another picture of Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU before it returned to the day centre.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

Matthew then had toast and glass of dandelion & burdock. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. I had seen bus earlier and it was booked to be dud First Potteries 67637. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67631 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67631 in Blurton

A few minutes later, as expected and on time we saw First Potteries 67637 turned the corner.

First Potteries 67637 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfield Road before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035. We ran over the railway line into Trentham where we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #21 to the Trentham Hotel. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we ran into Hanford. We turned right into Wilson Road and we saw First Potteries 67156 on the #21A to Trentham Gardens. We ran down Church Lane and we joined the A34. As we ran under the A500 into Trent Vale we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 278 and Free Spirits MK52 PXH going South. We then saw Stoke City Academy BL66 YRN. We also saw First Potteries 65035 on a #101 to Stafford and First Potteries 67641 on the final #22 turn to Longton. We turned right onto Harpfields Road where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another First Potteries 67637 before it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67637 in Trent Vale

We then set off back onto the A34 where we saw blue minibus DP16 NNE. As as we got to the pub mum appeared and we went into the pub. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included ABC Supreme KX14 EBZ on a Southbound Staff shuttle, D&G Bus 113 running out of service as well as First Potteries 65042 on a #101 to Stafford. When it was time to go we got in the car to go pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we got onto the Northbound A500. At Sideway we went East on the A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross where we saw First Potteries 42554 on a #23A to hanley. We then dropped down into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We then headed back up to Heron Cross and we crossed the A50 where we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newstead. We ran along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road where we saw First Potteries 67631 on a #22 to Longton again. We turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 18:15. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark