Trip to Newcastle / Milton Keynes 16-08-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
47520	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35938	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, o/s Cherry Tree PH	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going away for the weekend. Bur first he was going to visit Grandma and going to the pub. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. In the morning matthew went downstairs and went out and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Sreet and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we ran forwards onto Heron Street. We turned right onto Grove Road and we ran down to Wheildon Road. WE parked up and we went to the travelling fair in the park. Matthew went on a few rides. Matthew went on the helter skelter and the dodgems and the Walterzers. After Matthew went back to Fenton in the car. We got in the car and we set off onto Grove Road. We continued onto Wheildon Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. Matthew picked up his dinner from the chips shop themn continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went ustairs to his room and had sausage chips and gravy washd down with a can of Coke. Afterards Matthew watched the workmen outside who were doing some work in the yard. Around 13:20 I came to pick Matthew up. He came downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We waited by the flats for a bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63174 running empty.

First Potteries 63174 in Fenton

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 47520 on a #11 to Newcastle.

irst Potteries 47520 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. Alomost immediately we saw a bus approaching. It pulled on stand and we walked up to it. As we got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35938 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35938 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 35938 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35938 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. Matthew also had a small donut. When it was time to go 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 and we turned left onto London Road. 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 Leon's 250 he. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 to Hanford. We turned right onto the A500 and we saw Johnsons YP23 NCJ. We turned left onto the A519 and we drove for about a mile and parked up. Mum was travelling from Heysham to Brownhills ans we were ahead of her. So we wiated for her to go past on a bridge over the M6 Whilst we waited we saw Llew Jones BV66 WOX.

Llew Jones BV66 WOX on the M6

Also seen was Megabus 27 on a M86 to Sheffield.

Megabus 27 on the M6

Another vehicle seen was Woods S55 FYX

Woods S55 FYX on the M6

When we had seen mum go past in the car. We got back in the car and we continued along the A519. We turned left onto the A51 and we turned right onto the Soutyhbound A34. We ran to the West of Stone and we joined the M6 at junction 14. We ran down to junction 11A and we went Eastwards along the A460. We ran to the South of Cannock and we joined the Eastbound A5. We ran for a couple of miles and we headed down the A452 into Brownhills. We parked up near to mum's work but she wasn'y quite ready so after Matthew had had a can of Cherry Coke we headed back to the A452 and we saw Natioanl Express West Midlands 1851 on the #10. We stopped at McDonalds and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we brought some fries. When mum was ready we drove back down the A452, passing Chaserider 2 running out of service. SWe picked upo mum and mum gave Matthew a part bottle of Coke. We set off back towards thw A5 and we headed Eastwards. Near to Tamworth we saw Bus Links 79 in a layby. We joined the Southbound M1 and we ran down to juncrion 14. We headed towards Milton Keynes along the A509 and we turned left We ran to the Notrh and East of Milton Keynes and we rejoined the A5. We turned onto Watling Street and we headedv through Bletchley. We [pulled up at the hotel and as we pulled up we saw a routemaster across the road. Mum checked into the hotel and me and Matthew went across the road to see the Routemaster. As we got closer we saw it was Pink Punters promotion bus RML 2754.

RML 2754 in Bletchley

After mum had checked in we went up to the rooms and we Wrote the Blog. We also uploaded the pictures and wrote an email. Later on Matthew had a can of pop. Mattew settle down to sleep around 00:45... Mark.

Trip to Llandudno 07-08-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
MIB 615	Fenton	Llandudno, coach park	Charter	Copeland's Tours
MIB 615	Llandudno, coach park	Fenton	Charter	Copeland's Tours

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Llandudno on a coach. Matthew got up around 06:00. and had toast for breakfast. Around 09:00 we set off downstairs and onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and we went into te Co-operative Food store. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished in the shop we continued along Christchurch Street and we stopped opposite the bench and bar to wait for the coach to arrive. A second coach appeared and it was Copeland's Tours MIB 615 also going to Llandudno.

Copeland's Tours MIB 615 in Fenton

We got on the coach, found our seats and we sat down. We set off along Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Glebedale Road. We turned left onto City Road. We ran over the railway line and then we turned went Forwards onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran North up to the M6 and we continued North as far as junction 20. At Junction 20 we went Westwards along the M56. We ran Southwards for around 25 miles and we came off the M6 onto the A5117 and stopped at Chester servcies. Matthew went to the toilet before returning to the coach for the last leg of the journey. We re-joined the Southbound M56 and forwards onto the A494. We crossed over the Dee at Queensferry and we joined onto the Westbound A55. We ran to junction 19 and we joined the Northbound A470. We ran into town and we went around the one-way system and parked up just off Mostyn Broadway. Once off the coach we saw a new building being built in Llandudno. We walked into the centre of town and stopped at a toilet. We turned left onto St George's Place. We went onto the Promendae and we spent some time on the beach. We saw grey minibus BP24 ZDM.

BP24 ZDM in Llandudno

We returned Up St Georges Place and back onto Mostyn Street. Whilst we waited we saw Llew Jones SJ71 LLJ on a #19 to Conwy.

Llew Jones SJ71 LLJ in Llandudno

We went to The Coffee Centre. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had sausage ships and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we walked down Mostyn Street and we crossed over the road. As we turned into St George's Place and we went onto the Promendae. We walked arounf the corner onto Gloddaeth Cres and we continued onto North Parade promenade and into the Leisure Island Amusement Arcade. We ran to Pier Kids Funfair Rides and we went to the toilet and and we walked onto the Llandudno Pier Ferris Wheel. Afterwards Matthew had an ice cream. When we had finished we walked back along North Parade and back up the Saint George's Crescent. Afterwards Matthew had washed down with can of Coke. We went onto the Promendae and we spent some time on the beach. We returned Up St Georges Place and back onto Mostyn Street. We continued onto Mostyn Broadway and Matthew went into a Poundland and Matthew brought egg sandwiches and a bottle of orange Fanta. We came out of the shop and we saw Arriva NW&W 4486 on a #12 to Rhyl. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we went to the Trinity Square Cafe. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we went to the bar and Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 536.

Copeland's Tours MIB 536 in Llandudno

When we finished in the coffee shop we walked back to the coach park. As we got to the stop we saw Arriva NW&W 4404 on a #12 to Rhyl.

Arriva NW&W 4404 in Llandudno

A short time later we saw our coach for the return journey. It was Copeland's Tours MIB 615.

Copeland's Tours MIB 615 in Llandudno

Also seen was Selwyns SN16 OGY.

Selwyns SN16 OGY in Llandudno

Another vehicle seen was Selwyns SN16 OGX.

Selwyns SN16 OGX in Llandudno

We got on the coach and we sat down in our seats. We set off onto the one-way system. We ran Eastwards along Mostyn Broadway and we turned left onto Carmen Sylva Road. We turned right onto the B5115 and we headed Eastwards out of town. We ran past the Little Orme to the edge of Rhos on Sea and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned right onto Penrhyn Avenue and we ran down to the see front. We turned right onto Rhos Promenade and we continued onto West Promenade. We turned right onto Cayley Promenade and right onto Whitehall Road. At the roundabout we veered slight left onto the B5115 and we crossed over the A55 at junction 19. We continued Eastwards thriugh Noerh Wales and we ran forwards onto the A494 at Queensferry. We got onto the Eastbound M56. We ran Southwards for around 25 miles and we came off the M6 onto the A5117 and stopped at Chester servcies. Matthew went to the toilet and we saw silver minibus YT06 HPU.

YT06 HPU in Chester servcies

Also seen was Leons 247.

Leons 247 in Chester servcies

Matthew went to the toilet before returning to the coach for the last leg of the journey. We re-joined the Southbound M56 At junction 9 we joined the Southbound M6 and we ran down to junction 16. We went Southwards down the A500 to Etruria and we cam off the A500. We turned left onto City Road. We went under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Christchurch Road and we got up and got off the coach. We walked back into Temple Street and we continued to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. He also ate a bakewell tart. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Wrexham / Llangollen 16-09-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1012	Wrexham BS	Llangollen, Parade Street	5	Arriva NW&W
1010	Llangollen, Parade Street	Ruabon, The Villas	5	Arriva NW&W
3208	Ruabon, Kandy Lodge	Rhostyllen, Black Lion Inn	2	Arriva NW&W
711	Rhostyllen, Black Lion Inn	Wrexham BS	4A	Arriva NW&W
1011	Wrexham BS	Marleston, Lakewood	1	Arriva NW&W
1002	Marleston, Holiday Inn	Wrexham BS	1	Arriva NW&W

Today we decided to re-visit Wrexham. We didn't do a great deal of reserach for this trip other than to look at the 1 bws ticket website and to check the weather. Which was for mainly dry with the chanbce of some rain around 16:00. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ourselves ready and we got in the car and set off just after 11:30. We set off through Blurton and onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We continued through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. After picking up uncle Dave we continued down Wheildon Road and onto the Northbound A500. The plan was to stop at the truckstop in Crewe so we continued up the A500 passing Brit Coaches BU18 YMP. We went under the M6 and we travelled to the South of Crewe towards Nantwich. We decided to eat on the way so we turned right onto David Whitby Way. We turned left onto the A532 and we turned left into Cowley Way and to the truckstop. We parked up and saw that the truckstop was closed! At the truckstop was Chiltern Travel T19 HWT in Shearings colours parked up.

Chiltern Travel T19 HWT in Crewe

Mum looked up the location of a cafe near by, and Matthew went to the toilet. We got in the car and we set off along Cowley Way. We turned left onto the A532 and at the roundabut we turned left onto the A534. We ran past the railwy station and Eddleston Street and we saw the cafe. We turned around and parked up nearby. Matthew had a full english an a double outcake washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we got back into the car and we set off along the A534. We turned right onto Ernest Street and right onto Madeley Street. We turned right onto Sherwin Street and we re-joined the A534. We ran to the edge of Nantwich and we turned right to join the A51 Nantwich bypass. We ran around the North side of Nantwich and past site of the new link road and Reaseheath College and at the West edge of town we ran forwards onto the A534. We travelled west for around 4 miles and we crossed over the A49. We crossed over the A41 at Croxton and we continued to the eastern edge of Wrexham. We continued onto Holt Street and we ran into the centre of town. We veered right onto Chester Street and we turned left into the library car park. We parked up near to the Guildhall and we said goodbye to mum. We cut through onto Lord Street and we saw a space exhibition with a replic of the Virgin Launcher One rocket. We continued up Lord Street past the former RBS bank which has been auctioned off. We carried on towards the bus station and we saw Demonstrator RV22 DMY on loan to Pats Coaches on a #146 to Whitchurch.

Pats Coaches RV22 DMY in Wrexham bus station

We turned right onto Trinity Street and we saw Lloyds Coaches B28 on layover in between runs on the T3 to Aberystwyth.

Lloyds Coaches B28 in Wrexham bus station

We walked into the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. We decided to wait for a bus towards Llangollen. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. It was Arriva NW&W 1012 on a #5 to Llangollen.

Arriva NW&W 1012 in Wrexham bus station

We got on the bus and we brought what we thought was a 1bws day ticket before going upstairs and sitting down in one of the bays of 4 sets around a table. We set off along Trinity Street and we followed the one way system around onto King Street. We joined the A5152 and we ran past Wrexham Central. We headed out of town through Rhostyllen and under the A483. We continued through Pentre Bychan and we saw Llew Jones LJ21 LLJ parked up in a layby. We continued Southwards through Johnstown. We continued into Ruabon and we turned right onto the A539. We ran through Acrefair and Trevor and we entered intl Llangollen from the East side. In the town we turned left onto Castle Street and we crossed over the river Dee. We turned right onto Market Street. We turned right onto East Street and we ran to the end where we got stopped in traffic. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew got another picture of Arriva NW&W 1012 before it returned to Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 1012 in Llangollen

Once off the bus we walked along Parade Street. We turned left onto East Street and we headed back to the car park where we had seen a coach parked up. We saw it was Williams Travel BL16 GCO on a day trip to 'Wales'.

Williams Travel BL16 GCO in Llangollen

We went to the toilet block and Matthew used the toilet. We crossed over Market Street and Matthew had an ice cream. We turned left onto Castle Street and we heard a train arriving in the station so we crossed over the bridge to go and have a look. It was class 26 D5310. after taking a few pictures we crossed back over the river. and we turned right onto Parade Street. We turned the corner and we saw Tanat Valley 376 on a 64 to Llanarmon DC.

Tanat Valley 376 in Llangollen

We got on the bus but when we tried to scan the tickets we realised the previous bus driver had sold us Arriva Daysavers and not 1 bws tickets! Single fares t Chirk would have cost us close to £12. We got off the bus and we waited for the following Arriva service. Whilst we waited Matthew had a can or Irn Bru. A short time later the bus appeared. We saw it was Arriva NW&W 1010 on a #5 to Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 1010 in Llangollen

We got on the bus and we placed the Arriva Daysaver tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs. We set off along Parade Street and we turned left onto Castle Street. We crossed over the river and we turned right onto the Eastbound A539. We ran through Trevor and Acrefair. At the big roundabout we veered left onto the Northbound B5605. We ran past Ruabon railway station and as we headed throough Ruabon we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed thr9ugh town to go to a pub. As we set off we saw Arriva NW&W 3207 on a #2C to Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 3207 in Ruabon

The batch of buses number 3202 to 3212 are former Arriva Midlands buses that transferred to Arriva Wales when the Osewetry depot shut. We continued Southwards and we crossed over the road to visit the Wynnstay Arms. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards he had a glass of Coke. We sat down and had our drinks and afterwards we went outside to see what we could catch. It was just after 16:00 and I was concious of the fact the Wrexham were playung at home and would finish around 16:50. We headed Northwards up the High Street and we crossed over. As we walked Northwards we were passed by Arriva NW&W 3208. It stop in front of us and as we got closer I realised that it was waiting time at the stop. Matthew took a picture of Arriva NW&W 3208 before we got on the bus.

Arriva NW&W 3208 in Ruabon

We got on the bus and we placed the Arriva Daysaver ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. This bus was the former Arriva Midlands 3786 which we had from Cefn Mawr to Chirk back in April. We set off Northwards along the B5605 and we continued through Johnstown. We ran under the A483 and we joined the A5152. We ran into Rhostyllen and we decided to get up and get off the bus. Once of the bus Matthew took a picture of Arriva NW&W 3208 as it contunued towards Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 3208 in Rhostyllen

We crossed over Henblas Road and we visited the Co-op. Matthew brought a bottle of Dr Pepper and some cakes. We were going to go and sit and wait for a Southbound bus and eat cake. We crossed over Henblas Road and before we could cross over we saw a Solo SR approaching. I asked Matthew if he wanted to do this and he said yes. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 711 on a #4A to Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 711 in Rhostyllen

We got on the bus and we placed the Arriva Daysaver ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We ran up the A5152 the last two miles or so into the cente of Wrexham and past Wreham General railway station. We turned right into Regent Street and left into King Street. We turned left into Lord Street and we stopped outside the bus station. where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed inside the bus station and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we came out and we saw Arriva NW&W 4544 on a X51 to Ruthin.

Arriva NW&W 4544 in Wrexham bus station

We were going to catch it but we weren't quick enough. We decided to go in a new direction and catch a #1 towards Chester. We went onto stand 1 and there was already a bus there. We saw it was Arriva NW&W 1011 on a #1 to Chester.

Arriva NW&W 1011 in Wrexham bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Arriva Daysaver ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Rhosddu Road. We turned right onto Grove Road and left onto the Northbound A5152. We ran under the A483 and we joined the Northbound B5445. We ran through Gresford, Marford and Rossett. We continued through Lavister and Belgrave and we joined the Northbound A483. We crossed over the A55 and we turned right into Heronsway where we got up got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture Arriva NW&W 1011 before it continued to Chester.

Arriva NW&W 1011 in Marleston

Once off the bus Matthew decided that he needed the toilet. We spotted a petrol station with a starbucks on the way in so we walked around the corner to Starbucks. matthew used the toilet and we brought a bottle of lemonade. When we had finihed we went out onto the main road and we saw an unidentified Lakeside coach going Northwards. We walked to the bus stop and we waited for the bus. Whilst we waited Matthew had a cake. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 1002 on a #1 to Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 1002 in Marleston

We got on the bus and we placed the Arriva Daysaver tickets under the scanner for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off Southwards down the A483 and we crossed over the A55. We veered left onto the B5445 and we headed Southwards through Belgrave and Lavister. We carried on through Rossett, Marford and Gresford. We crossed the Northern ring Road and we continued Aouthwards down the A5152 into town. We turned right to follow the A5152 and we turned left onto Rhosddu Road. We turned right onto King Street and we pulled up outside the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along the King Street side of the bus station and we saw Arriva NW&W 2147 on a #11 to Minera.

Arriva NW&W 2147 in Wrexham bus station

As it was later in the day the bus station itself was closed. We walked around to the other side to see what was about before going back to the car. We saw Stagecoach Merseyside 36315 on a #5 to Chester

Stagecoach Merseyside 36315 in Wrexham bus station

Also seen was Arriva NW&W 1000, which was on layover in between runs on the #1 to Chester.

Arriva NW&W 1000 in Wrexham bus station

We set off on foot along Trinity Street and we turnmed right onto Rhosddu Road. We turned left by the library and we walked past the side of the library to the car, which mum had moved to the other car park. When we got to the car. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. We set off out of the car park and we turned right onto Chester Street. We turned left to follow the road onto Holt Street and we turned right onto Market Street and we parked up in the car park. I went to the Everland Fish Bar and I brough Matthew sausage chips and gravy. When I had finioshed eating We rejoined Market Street and we turned right onto Holt Street and we ran out of town. We crossed the roundabout onto the A534 and at the next roundabout we continued along the A534. We ran though Llan Y Pwll and Barton. We continued through Clutton and we crossed the A41 at Broxton. We ran through Gallantry Bank and we joined the Southbound A49. We veered left onto the A534 and we ran through Burland. We turned left to follow the A534 and at the crossroads we continued onto the Eastbound A51. I was concious that Matthew hadn't been to the toilet for a while so I looked out for a pub. We passed Reeseheath College and we continued along the Nantwich Bypass. I spoted a pub at the roundabout with the A530, but I missed that the entrance to the car park was the left turn, so I turned around and headed back along the A51 and turned around at the next roundabout and came back again. We turned left onto the A530 and left into Alvaston Business Park. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew had a small glass of Coke. We got back into the and we set off back onto the A51. We joined the Eastbound A500 and we crossed over the railway line around Basford Hall. We ran forwards onto the single carriageway part of the A500 before crossing under the motorway and continuing along the A500. We ran through Talke, Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 in Stoke. We ran forwards onto the A500 and we veered left onto Whieldon Road. We stopped at uncle Dave's and Matthew helped uncle Rob finish off some Irn Bru. He also updated uncle Dave's calendar with the details of today's trip. We said goodbye to uncle Dave and we set off back to Blurton. We set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now being set up as an Indian Restaurant. 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 Street. We turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton around 20:00. 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. We watched TV and Matthew got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Trent Vale 01-06-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67158	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67157	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
67159	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
32649	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	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 around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX outside. We went downstairs and we walked through onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford Rent-A-Car minibus MK67 UET. Once we had finished we walked back out onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 67665 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67665 in Fenton

We waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

We got on the bus and booked to Hanley before sitting 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 followed the one-way system around onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we ran under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. After stopping briefly outside the railway station we turned right onto College Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We continued onto Cleveland Road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued along Bethesda Street before turning right onto John Street. We ran up the hill into the bus station and onto stand. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we saw Llew Jones LJ09 LLJ. Once out of the bus station we walked up Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We went into B&M and Matthew brought a Bottle of Coke. Once we had finished shopping we set off onto Old Hall Street and we turned right onto Stafford Street. We visited Savers and Matthew brought some toiletries. When we had finished in that shop we went around the corner onto Tontine Street and forwards onto Parliament Row. We visited Poundland and afterwards we went to the Card Factory. Once we had finished there walk walked back down Tontine Street and we turned right onto Percy Street. We turned left onto Stafford Street and we went to The Potteries Pantry. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had cheese oatcakes washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we walked back down Stafford Street and we ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Fenton. A short while later we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67157 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat 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 saw Harry Shaw YR17 CYL at the depot. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street. We saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We went upstairs and Matthew returned to his room to chill out for a short while. whilst in his room we saw Marbill DAZ 1527. Later on we went back out to Hanley. We went downstairs We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

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 and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set we saw First Potteries 67661 on a #3 to Crewe. We left the bus station and we walked up Lichfield Street. We walked along Tontine Street and we turned left onto Percy Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we turned right onto Tontine Square. We continued onto Tontine Street and we walked to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished in the pub we walked back to the bus station. We set off onto Tontine Street and we we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We went back into the bus station and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. We saw First Potteries 63174 on a #7A to Biddulph.

First Potteries 63174 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later we saw the Fenton bus arrive. We saw it was First Potteries 32649 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 32649 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. 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. 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. Later on we went out t the chip shop in Trent Vale. We went down the stairs and we got into a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we followed the road forwards onto Heron Street. We ran through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road and we turned right onto the Westbound A50. We ran down to Sideway and we got onto the Southbound A500. We ran down to Hanford and we turned right at the roundabout onto the Northbound A34. We stopped in the parking spaces in front of the chip shop and we went in to get chips. once we got the chips we returned to Fenton by car. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran to Hanford roundabout. We got onto the Northbound A500 and we ran up to Sideway. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off at Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through the lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs the residential unit and Matthew chilled out in his room. For tea Matthew sausage chips and gravy. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.