Trip to Hanley / Trent Vale 22-09-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
67146	Hanley BS	Meir Park, Potters Bar	6A	First Potteries
67146	Meir Park, Potters Bar	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew watched buses whilst he waited to go out in the morning. We saw Afford rent-a car WM23 EUN. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued up City Road and we walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw Autocabs DX17 VWC.

Autocabs DX17 VWC in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 67151 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got a picture of First Potteries 67151 before it returned towards Coalville.

First Potteries 67151 in Hanley bus station

Matthew went to the toilet. We waited for a bus to Meir Park. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67146 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67146 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Meir Park 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. We continued onto City Road and forwards onto King street. We ran through Foley and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and then we continued onto Uttoxeter Road. We ran through Normacot and then we joined the A50. We ran fast up to Meir and we came off the A50 onto Broadway. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A520 and we headed up the hill to Rough Close and we turned left onto Grindley Lane. We turned left onto Whitestone Road and then left onto Lysander Road. We ran around the Meir Park and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus and Matthew had spotted the pub and decided he needed the toilet. We headed into the pub and Matthew used the facilities. We returned to the bar and Matthew had a small Coke. After finishing his drink we went outside and we had spotted the next #6A to Fenton. we crossed over the road and waited at the stop. A few minutes later we saw a bus turned the corner. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67146 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Lysander Road and around the estate. After nearly completng the loop we turned right onto Whitestone Road. We turned right onto Grindley Lane and we ran up the hill to Rough Close. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A520 and we ran down the hill to Meir. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A50. We ran fast down to Normacot and we came off the A50 onto Uttoxeter Road. We came into Longton and we went around the one-way system. We turned left onto Commerce Street and then we turned right onto The Strand. After a brief stop in Longton we continued down to the railway bridge and then we ran forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley to Fenton and we ran forwards onto City Road past the site of the new Burger King. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. We set of around the corner onto City Road and we crossed over. We turned left into Christchurch Street and right into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window whilst and ate his Manchester tart whilst we waited for tea. Later on Matthew went downstairs. We set off onto Temple Streeet and onto Christchurch Street and into the Co-operative food store. Matthew brought a Milky Way before setting off back to the house. We went onto Christchurch Street and onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went back to his room to chill out. Matthew returned to his room to chill out. We went downstairs to the car and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we joined the A52. We ran under the railway line and we crossed over the A500. We ran into Stoke town centre and around the one-way system. We turned right onto Campbell Place I turned left onto Hill Street and left onto Epworth Street. We continued onto Sprk Terrace and we turned left onto Bath Street. At the bottom of the hill we turned left onto London Road and we ran through the West End to Oakhill. We ran past the former Oak Tree pub and into Trent Vale. We turned right onto the A34 and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had Sausage, egg beans and chips with bacon and 2 oatcakes washed down with a glass of Coke. for dessert Matthew had toffee sponge pudding and custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included D&G Bus 503 on a #101 to Stafford. We got in the car and we set off onto the A34. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through Oak Hill and the the West End before running into Stoke Town centre and Campbell Place and onto the one way system. We followed the one-way system to the left onto Church Street and we veered left onto Liverpool Road. We veered right onto Elanora street and we followed the road to the right onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way-system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we ran forwards onto City Road. We went under the railway line and we ran up City Road into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and to his room to chill out. He watched television and used his computer. Later on he had a bath. After his bath he had some toast for supper. He chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Froghall / Meir Park 31-12-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
MK67 UEJ	Fenton	Froghall	Charter	Shelton Care Group
MK67 UEJ	Froghall	Adderley Green	Charter	Shelton Care Group
MK67 UEJ	Adderley Green	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Autocabs DF66 NKE. Later on Matthew went downstairs. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group MK67 UEJ. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and we saw past the former day centre. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and right onto City Road. As we ran up onto King Street we passed the site of the new Burger King being built. We went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We turned left onto Clarence Road and we turned right onto Ashwood. We turned left onto Longley Road and we turned right onto Heathcote 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. We continued towards Park Hall. We turned left and we headed towards Hulme village and we turned left onto Hulme Lane. We ran down the hill and around the community centre before coming back up Hulme Lane and re-joining Winterfield Lane. We continued to the A520 and forwards into Cellarhead. We went through the crossroad and we headed Eastwards towards Kingsley Moor and we ran Eastwards into Froghall. We turned left onto the B5053 and we ran South to Ipstones. We turned left onto Belmont Road and we ran through Caldon Canal. We got up and we got off bus and we parked near to where the visitor centre used to be. Matthew went for a short walk and used the toilet in the toilet block there. After they had finished they went back to the car park where Shelton Care Group MK67 UEJ was waiting to take Matthew to garage. We set off onto Belmont Road and right onto the B5053. We turned left onto the A52 and we went Westwards to Cellarhead. We turned left onto the A520. At Weston Coyney we turned left onto the A5272 and this was done past Park Hall and Adderley Green and into Bentilee. We turned left by the bus garage and at the next roundabout we turned left and headed into the estate. We parked up next to the publice footpath and we walked up the the back end of the bus garage. We saw new arrival First Potteries 69500 parked up at the back of the garage. We walked along the path at the side of the garage and to the bus stop on the A5272 outside the front of the garage and we walked down the side of the depot. At the back of the depot was First Potteries 69529. Also in the depot was First Potteries 69501. We walked along the footpath behind the housing estate and back to the car. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group MK67 UEJ. we set off through the housing estate and past Lidl onto the A5272. We ran past the bus garage and we turned right onto Anchor Road. We ran up and over the hill and down into Longton. We turned left onto Market Street and we followed the one-way system around onto Commerce Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto The Strand and we ran through Longton and under the railway bridge onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a can of Irn Bru and a golden crunch creams. We went downstairs. After picking Matthew up 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 crossed over the railway line. We ran forwards Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the Eastbound A50. As we travelled Eastwards we saw smoke on the horizon. As we travelled eastwards we passed by a fire engine. We came off the A50 at Mweir Park and we turned right onto Lysander Road. We came of at the ub and parked up. Matthew went to the toilet and we sat down. Matthew had a glass of Coke and we ordered the food. For tea Matthew had a burger and chips followed by Chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Whilst we ate we saw First Potteries 67150 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67150 in Meir Park

After we had finished eating we said goodbye to the friends and we got in the car to go back to Fenton. In the car park we saw blue minibus CJ17 XAR.

CJ17 XAR in Meir Park

When we had finished we returned to the car. We set off onto Lysander Road and and we turned left onto the Westbound A50. We ran through Longton and we came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we went through the traffic 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 room and Matthew also drank a can of Coke. Matthew stayed up until after midnight in order to see in the new year. Happy New Year 2024! Matthew went upstairs and we to bed around 00:30... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 09-06-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67150	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
67144	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries
67180	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35942	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, o/s Cherry Tree PH	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going out on the bus and later on returning to Blurton. He was also due to go to the dentist today, but this had to be cancelled due to unforseen circumstances. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew chilled out in his room until it was time to go out. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto City Road and past the site of the new Burger King. We walked Eastwards towards King Street and we turn ed the corner onto Victoria Place and waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67150 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67150 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet. We set off onto Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Tontine Street. We visited Poundland and after doing some shopping we walked across Market Square and visited Primark. We walked back across the square and we went to Card Factory. We walked back down Tontine Street onto Old Hall Street and we visited B&M. Afterwards we went across onto Stafford Street and went to Wilko. We walked onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station Matthew visited the toilet again and afterwards we saw First Potteries 67148 on a #7A to Biddulph. We crossed onto Birch Terrace and we cut down towards the crossing over the ring road. We stopped at Venus Fish Bar and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down bottle of Coke. Afterwards we crossed over the ring road and headed up to Birch Terrace, We crossed over Lichfield Street and we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. We went to the shop in the bus station and Matthew bought a can of dandelion & burdock. Whilst waiting for the bus we saw First Potteries 35948 on a #3A to Talke. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. It was First Potteries 67144 on a #6 to Parkhall.

First Potteries 67144 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 crossed over Victoria Road and we turned the corner onto City Road. We turned left on to Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out until it was time for me to come and fetch him. Around 15:00 Matthew came downstairs and met me outside. We said goodbye to mum who had dropped me off and we cut through onto City Road. We headed to the bus stop outside the flats. On the way we saw Afford rent-a-car BG72 UEX parked up outside their garage.

Afford rent-a-car BG72 UEX in Fenton

We continued to the bus stop and after a short wait we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67180 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67180 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 and in the petrol station. 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 walkd down to the bottom of the bus station to see what we could see. We saw First Potteries 63172 arrive on a #4A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63172 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw another bus approaching. It was First Potteries 35942 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35942 in Newcastle bus station

We walked up to the stand and 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 35942 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35942 in Newcastle

e crossed over the A34 and we walked up to the hill towards grandma's. On the way we saw black minibus DY59 VRD. 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 site of a new 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 33828 on a #101 to Stafford, ABC Supreme YA67 VBB going Northwards, Global Travel 5621 RU going Southwards and Leon's coaches 246 heading Southwards. 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. Later on we went to drop mum off at her friends house. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton. We got onto the A5035 and we ran towards Dresden. We turned right onto the B5038. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A5005. We turned left onto Gravelly Bank and we crossed over the A520 onto Grange Road. We turned left onto the B5029 and we turned left onto Whitestone Road. We turned left onto Lysander Road and we dropped mum off at her friend's house. We rejoined Lysander Road and we past McDonald's which is to be made even bigger. we ran Northwards up to the A50 and we joined the Westbound side. We ran through Meir and Normacot and we came off the A50 at Longton. We crossed over Lighwood Road onto Rosslyn Road and we turned left onto the A5035. We ran through Dresden into Blurton and we got back home about 20:00. We wrote some e-mails, did some work on the Blog and we transfered some pictures off my phone. We chilled out on the computer and Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Later on Matthew went to bed around 00:00... Mark.

Trip to Wolstanton / Meir Park 01-05-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
SF15 GJE	Fenton	Cheadle	Charter	Lucky Seven
SF15 GJE	Cheadle	Fenton	Charter	Lucky Seven

Today Matthew was going shopping and leter on going back to the residentil unit. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and apple juice for breakfast. Around 12:30 we set off to the shops. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross. We turned left onto the A50 and we ran Westwards to Sideway. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran through Stoke and Etruria. We came off the A500 onto the A527 and we turned left into the retail park. We parked up at Asda and we went to do Matthew's weekly shop. When we had finished we got back into the car and we set off out of the retail park onto the A527. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Etruria and Stoke down to Sideway. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we ran through Longton and Meir. We came off the A50 at Meir Park and we went to B&Q to visit the burger van. Matthew had a burger with bacon and cheese washed down with a can of Diet Coke. When we had finished we set off onto Whittle Road. We turned left onto Lysander Road and left onto the A50. We ran through Meir and Longton and we turned left onto Stanley Matthews Way. We saw D&G Bus 174 on the #24 to Norton. We ran to the end of Stanley Matthews Way and we turned left onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. We did some of the Blog and Matthew had some Cherry Coke. We went back to the residential unit in the car. 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 saw Ash to Adderley SF60 CNC. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link DK05 ERU. 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. we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW parked up nearby.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

For tea Matthew had pizza and chips followed by a cake bar. After a few minutes we saw Afford Rent-a-car YM69 NPZ.

Afford Rent-a-car YM69 NPZ in Fenton

Whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67145 on a #11 to Hanley. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We waied for a taxi to Cheadle. It was a was Lucky Seven SF15 GJE. We got on the bus and we set off along Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street. At Heron Cross we went Eastwards along the A50 and we joined the Eastbound and we ran up to Meir. We came off the A50 and we turned left at roundabout onto the Northbound A520. We ran through Weston Coyney and we continued up to Cellarhead. We turned left the A52 and we headed Eastwards towards Kingsley Moor. We followed the road to the left and we ran into Kingsley village. We turned right onto Holt Lane. We ran through Kingsley Holt and we turned right onto the A521. We ran into Cheadle and we ran forwards onto the A522. We turned left onto Ashbourne Road and we turned right onto Allen Street and we stopped at the leisure centre. Once there Matthew we to use the largest inflatable play park and Matthew used the toilet. After we had finished we went back to Fenton by Lucky Seven minibus SF15 GJE. We got on the bus and we set off along Allen Street and we ran forwards onto Plant Street. We turned right onto the A522 and we turned left onto the A521. We turned right onto High Street and we turned left onto the A521. We ran into Kingsley Holt and we crossed the A52. We ran through Cellarhead crossroads. We turned left onto the A520 and we continued down up to Weston Coyney. We continued down into Meir and we at the roundabout we turned right onto the Westbound A50 and we ran through Normacot and Longton to Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we continued onto Heron Street. We continued 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 we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out on his computer and watch music videos on his 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 / Meir 29-06-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
119	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
32632	Newcastle BS	Keele, Darwin Building	25	First Potteries
32647	Keele, Darwin Building	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
67158	Hanley BS	Meir Park, Whittle Road	6A	First Potteries
67158	Meir, Youth Centre	Fenton	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in hos room. Latter on Matthew went for a walk to Aldi to get some shopping. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and and we stopped at Aldi to pickup Matthew's weekly shop. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the residential unit in Autocabs taxi. We set off down up 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 and we got onto the A50. We ran through Burslem past the site of the old data company which is going to be a new Lidl supermarket. and around the back of Tunstall High Street past the police station. We re-joined the High Street and ran through Sandyford. We ran through Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove. We went under the railway line and into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34 onto the B5077. We continued into Alsager and we ran forwards into Radway Green. We continued up Slaughter hill and we ran up to Haslington before running towards Crewe along the A534. We ran inti the town and past the railway station before turning right into Edleston Road. We ran into the centre of Crewe and we followed the road around onto Delamere Street. We walked past the bus station and we saw Arriva NW&W 2932 on a #84 to Chester. We sat down in the chip restaurant and we order our food. Matthew went to the toilet and the food arrived. He had Chips beans and sausage with 2 round of bread and butter washed down with a cup of Coke. After we had finished eating headed back to the bus station. After we had finished we walked back through the bus station. When we had finished we returned We got in the car and we set off onto Edleston Road and we turned left onto the A534. We ran past the railway station and we continued up towards Haslington. We turned right onto Slaughter Hill and we ran back through Radway Green and into Alsager. We continued over the A34 and into Staffordshire and we ran under the railway line into Kidsgrove. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and we continued into Sandyford. We joined Tunstall High Street and then we ran around the town centre and joined Scotia Road near to Asda. We ran up into Burslem and we continued along the A5o into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road to Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we turned right onto the A52. We ran forwards past the railway station and we veered left towards Fenton. We turned left onto City Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Mathew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Meir. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car KV19 NUC outside there yard.

Afford rent-a-car KV19 NUC in Fenton

We waited at the bus stop for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. It was D&G Bus 119 on a #1A to Wood Lane. 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. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ERS Medical YJ21 FWO and ABC Supreme YO69 AZA. 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 119 before it continued towards Park Site.

D&G Bus 119 in Newcastle bus station

We decided to do a bus up to Keele. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 32632 on a #25 to Keele. We got on and booked to Keele before we went upstairs and we sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road we turned right onto Ryecroft. We veered left onto Merrial Street and after a brief stop we ran forwards onto Church Street. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto the A525. We turned right into Orme Road and we saw St Giles And St George's academy MF68 AFJ. We continued along Orme Road before we re-joined the Westbound A525. We climbed the steep hill up to Keele and we turned left into the campus. We turned left onto University. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 32632 as it continued towards Keele.

First Potteries 32632 in Keele

After a short while we saw First Potteries 32647 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32647 in Keele

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the campus We turned right onto University Drive and we ran up to the entrance of the campus before turning right onto the A525. We ran down the hill and we crossed over the roundabout. We went past the scrapyards and we turned left onto Orme Road. We ran through the estate and to the end of the road. We turned left onto the A525 and at the roundabout onto the Southbound A34. We ran down two roundabout and we went left onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station and we pulled up on stand. After a short while in the bus station the bus set off out onto Barracks Road. We went Southwards on the A34 before turning into the hospital. We trundled through the hospital grounds and ran up to Hilton Road and we turned right onto Hartshill 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. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus to Meir Park and a short time later we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67158 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Meir Park 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. We continued onto City Road and forwards onto King street. We ran through Foley and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and then we continued onto Uttoxeter Road. We ran through Normacot and then we joined the A50. We ran fast up to Meir and we came off the A50 onto Broadway. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A520 and we headed up the hill to Rough Close and we turned left onto Grindley Lane. We turned left onto Whitestone Road and then left onto Lysander Road. We ran around the Meir Park estate and over the roundabout to Lime Trees where we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off and we came out on Lysander Road. We came of at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and we sat down. Matthew had a glass of Coke and we ordered the food. For tea Matthew had a burger and chips followed by Chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned to the car. We set off onto Lysander Road and and we turned left onto the Westbound A50 onto Broadway. We got out of the taxi and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 542. We turned left onto the A520 and we waited for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67158 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Meir

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up the A520 and we turned left onto the A50. We ran fast down to Normacot and we came off the A50 onto Uttoxeter Road. We came into Longton and we went around the one-way system. We turned left onto Commerce Street and then we turned right onto The Strand. After a brief stop in Longton we continued down to the railway bridge and then we ran forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley to Fenton and we ran forwards onto City Road past the site of the new Burger King. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. We set of around the corner onto City Road and we crossed over. We turned left into Christchurch Street and right into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room to use his computer and watch buses. He had a can of Cherry Coke. 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 Meir Park / Newcastle 17-06-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
47519	Fenton, Victoria Place	Meir Park, Tesco superstore	6A	First Potteries
63012	Meir Park, Whittle Road	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries
67152	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65036	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
113	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	1	D&G Bus

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 and we cut through onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We across City Road and we saw First Potteries 67181 on a #6 to Hanley. At the top we crossed over Victoria Road to wait for the bus at the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 47519 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 47519 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Meir Park before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up City Road and forwards onto King street We ran through Foley and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and then we continued onto Uttoxeter Road. We ran through Normacot and then we joined the A50. We ran fast up to Meir and then we came off the A50 onto Broadway. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A520 and we headed up the hill to Rough Close and we turned left onto Grindley Lane. We turned left onto Whitestone Road and then left onto Lysander Road. We ran around the Meir Park estate and over the roundabout to Tesco where we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto Lysander Road and at the end we turned left onto the A50. We walked up the footpath and over the A50. We turned right onto the footpath that runs alongside the A50 and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 905 parked up in the depot. We walked down to the Copeland's Tours in meir x 3 Aduit tickets. We visited the BP petrol station where matthew a can of Coke. once we had finished we headed back to the path and we walk alongside the A50. We crossed over the A50 and we came out on Lysander Road. We came of at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and we sat down. Matthew had a glass of Coke and we ordered the food. For tea Matthew had a burger and chips followed by Chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Whilst we ate we saw Stanton's of Stoke TSU 268 come past the back of the pub. When we had finished we back to Fenton. We set off onto Lysander Road and we waited for a bus up to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63012 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63012 in Meir Park

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Lysander Road and around the estate. After nearly completng the loop we turned right onto Whitestone Road. We turned right onto Grindley Lane and we ran up the hill to Rough Close. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A520 and we ran down the hill to Meir. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A50. We ran fast down to Normacot and we came off the A50 onto Uttoxeter Road. We came into Longton and we went around the one-way system. We turned left onto Commerce Street and then we turned right onto The Strand. After a brief stop in Longton we continued down to the railway bridge and then we ran forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley to Fenton and we ran forwards onto City Road past the site of the new Burger King. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. We set of around the corner onto City Road and we crossed over. We turned left into Christchurch Street and right into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window whilst and ate his Manchester tart whilst we waited for tea. We saw D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Park Site. Later on we went downstairs and we set off on foot onto City Road and we saw Jayjays Travel SF64 URS.

Jayjays Travel SF64 URS in Fenton

As we passed their garage we saw Afford Rent-a-car minibus YM69 NPU.

Afford Rent-a-car YM69 NPU in Fenton

Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67174 on a #23 to Newstead. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down 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 ans 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. We turned right onto John Street and once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to the stop to wait for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65036 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65036 in Hanley bus station

We decided to do this bus to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Broad Street. We ran down to snow hill 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. We turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we past old Edinburgh Woollen Mill which moved to the new food outlets. We stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down High Street and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We continued along High Street. We walked onto Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station we tried to go to the toilet but they were all locked up. We turned left onto Castle Walk and we went past the former Poundland. We turned right into Ironmarket. Matthew visited the pub. We went to the toilet. Afterwards we went down Ironmarket and we turned left onto Castle Walk to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 113 in Newcastle bus station

Whilst we waited for the bus to be readied for service we saw First Potteries 32647 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32647 in Newcastle bus station

Once D&G Bus 113 was ready we got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. 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 HV22 HKB & ERS Medical FJ21 HGL. We turned left onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room to use his computer and watch buses. He had a can of Cherry Coke. 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 Longton / Meir Park 24-12-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
126	Longton Interchange	Blurton, Longton Hall Surgery	40	D&G Bus
63179	Blurton, Longton Hall Surgery	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was at Blurton and we to have with his Christmas dinner tomorrow. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had crumpets for breakfast. In the morning matthew chilled out on his computer and we waited for mum to return from work. After mum returned from work and she had a rest Matthew got dressed and we went out in the car. We set off into the estate and we ran down to the A5035. We ran through Dresden into Longton and we joined the West bound high level A50. At the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road and we went into Tesco car park. We parked by the Transport Interchange and we saw D&G 119 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 119 in Longton Interchange

We walked past the Inytervhange and we saw D&G 112 on a #1 to Meir. We continued through onto The Strand and we went into Wrights Pies. We brought a couple of Egg Custards and some sausage rolls. When we had finished in the shop we saw First Potteries 67661 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67661 in Longton Interchange

We cut through to the transport Interchange and we waited for a bus back to Blurton. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 126 on a #40 Fenton circular service.

D&G 126 in Longton Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton. The rear of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside D&G Bus 126 before sitting down towards the back of the bus.

Inside D&G 126

We set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road past Tesco and the site of the new Costa Coffee shop being built. We crossed over the A50 onto Foley Road and at the end we turned right onto Longton Hall Road where we saw white minibus LJ09 EAF. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 126 as it continued towards Fenton.

D&G 126 in Blurton

We waited for the Newcastle bus that would take us to the other end of Blurton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Newstead. Also seen was silver minibus NK68 BFX.

NK68 BFX in Blurton

A short time later we saw the bus approaching, as expected it was First Potteries 63179 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Longton Hall Road and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran up the hill and at the roundabout we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive where we passed First Potteries 47519 on a #22 to Longton. We continued along Beaconsfield Drive and ran to the far end where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63179 as it continued towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Blurton

Once off the bus we walked all the way back to the house. We chilled out and Matthew had sasage rolls and egg custard. Mum wrapped up a few present and around 17:00 we went out to drop off a few presents. We stopped on Beaconsfield Drive and after dropping off a few gifts we went down Finstock Avenue and we saw Z Carz YN11 AHJ. We ran forwards onto Magdalen Road and we joined the A5035. We ran down to Dresden and we turned right onto Belgrave Road. We crossed the roundabout and past the old Longton Cottage Hospital and we ran into Normacot. We continued onto Waterhead Drive. We turned left onto the A520 and we ran into the centre of Meir. We turned right at the roundabout and onto the Eastbound A50. We turned right onto Lysander Road and saw First Potteries 32647 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We turned left at the end and right into the car park. Once we had parked up we visited thje One Stop shop and we brought a few cans of pop and a couple of chicken skewers. The chip shop a few doors down was still open, and we were tempted by the smell of the chips. We ordered our food and once we paid for it we returned to the car. We set off ontop Lysander Road and we ran up to the A50. We headed Westwards at the roundabout and we came off the A50 at Longton. We crossed the roundabout onto Rosalyn Road and we turned left onto the A5035. We ran through Dresden to Blurton and we returned home. Once home Matthew had his sausage chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of Cherry Coke. We chilled out and Matthew uploaded his pictures onto his new computer before we wrote the Blog. Later on we wrote an e-mail to the new bus group and we chilled out until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to The Potteries Connection running day 08-09-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
602	Gladstone Pottery Museum	Stone, Crown Street	Special	Midland Red
F97 PRE	Stone, Crown Street	Gladstone Pottery Museum	Special	Stevensons
202	Gladstone Pottery Museum	Hanley, Bethesda Street	Special	Midland Red
10	Hanley, Bethesda Street	Gladstone Pottery Museum	Special	Turners
766	Gladstone Pottery Museum	Hanley, Bethesda Street	Special	PMT
604	Hanley, Bethesda Street	Gladstone Pottery Museum	Special	PMT

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Later on I coming coming to pick him up to take him out to The Potteries Connection bus rally at Gladstone Pottery Museum. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. I was at work until around 10:30, so as soon as I had finished work I set off from Endon to pick Matthew up. We also arranged to meet uncle Dave outside the residential unit. I arrived at the residential unit about 10:50 and we went downstairs and met up with uncle Dave. We set of onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We waited for the lights to change and we turned right onto City Road. We ran forwards onto King Street and we ran through Foley into Longton. We went under the railway line and forwards onto Market Street. We follows the one-way system onto Commerce Street and we entered the car park and parked up. After we had parked the car up we walked onto Millbank Street and left onto Normacot Road. We turned left onto Chadwick Street and we entered the site. Near to the entrance was First Potteries 67159.

First Potteries 67159 in the Gladstone Pottery Museum

We had a walk around the site to see what was on display this year. Near to the entrance we saw preserved Merseybus 6538.

Merseybus 6538 in the Gladstone Pottery Museum

We continued up the line taking pictures of buses. Also at the rally today was recent arrival from Worcester, First Potteries Enviro200 44514.

First Potteries 44514 in the Gladstone Pottery Museum

Another bus on site this years was Warrington Bristol single decker 71.

Warrington 71 in the Gladstone Pottery Museum

Up the top corner of the site was Stanways double decker P557 EFL.

Stanways P557 EFL in the Gladstone Pottery Museum

We continued around the site and we saw required Midland Red Leyland National 602 which was about to work the next trip to Stone.

Midland Red 602 in the Gladstone Pottery Museum

We stood at the bus stop and we waited for the bus to be readied for service. Whilst we waited we saw Stanton's of Stoke double decker coach A12 EFA arrive on site.

Stanton's of Stoke A12 EFA in the Gladstone Pottery Museum

We got on the bus and we sat down towards the front of the bus. We set off onto Chadwick Street and onto Normacot Road We crossed the A50 and joined the A5035. We ran along through Dresden and into Blurton travelling nearby to our house. We crossed the railway and we went into Trentham. At the A34 we went South and down through Tittensor and past the old Darlaston Inn. Planning permission to turn this into a petrol station and drive through restaurant have been refused. We continued down the A34 to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. After going around the one-way system and onto Stafford Road we turned right onto the one way system and onto Crown Street. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew wanted to go to the toilet, but as the bus had been duplicated by required Stevensons 97 we decided to get on that bus.

Stevensons F97 PRE in Stone

We got on the bus and we went upstairs and sat down. We set off up Crown Street and up around the one-way system onto Granville Square. We veered left onto the Northbound A520. We headed up this winding dark road surrounded by trees and we burst out into open countryside for the run up to Rough Close. At Rough Close we took the A5005 through Lightwood and into Longton. We crossed the A50 and onto Normacot Road. We turned left onto Chadwick Street and right onto the bus rally site. Once at the site we got up and waited to get off the bus. we saw Bassetts SUX 476X on a service to Hanley. Matthew let the top deck empty and got a picture inside Stevensons F97 PRE.

Inside Stevensons F97 PRE

Once off the bus we set off onto Chadwick Street and we walked around the corner to the Gladstone Pottery Museum. We went upstairs and Matthew used the toilet. When we had finished we came back out onto Chadwick street and we waited for mum to arrive and pick us up to take us for some dinner. We got in the car and we set off along Chadwick Street. We turned right onto Uttoxeter Street and we ran up to Normacot. We got onto the Eastbound A50 and we ran fast up to Meir Park. We turned right onto Lysander Road and we went to B&Q. For dinner Matthew had a burger and egg from the burger van outside B&Q. Once we had brought the burger we went back to the car to eat it. Matthew washed down his burger with a can of Coke. Once we had finished eating we drove next door to Tesco. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we brought some chocolate and a wriggly snack from Tesco and we returned to the car. We set off out of TEsco onto Lysander Road and we turned left onto the Westbound A50. We came off the A50 at Longton and after crossing over the A50 we turned right onto Normacot Road. We turned left onto Chadwick Street and we stopped outside the car park. We said goodbye to mum again and we headed off into the car park. The next buses we were doing would be Stagecoach Midland Red 202 which was about to work a service to Hanley.

Midland Red 202 in the Gladstone Pottery Museum

We got on the bus and we set down near to the back of the bus. We set off onto Chadwick Street and we turned right onto Normacot Road. We crossed the roundabout onto The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned right into Victoria Road. We continued down the hill and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. Instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street where we got up and got off the bus. We took a picture of Stagecoach midland Red 202 before it returned back to The Gladstone Pottery Museum.

Midland Red 202 outside Hanley museum

Matthew decided at this point he wanted to go to the toilet. We went into the museum and by the time he had finished the bus had gone. We were stuck in Hanley for an hour!. We had a quick look around the museum including looking at the Staffordshire hoard and the space exhibition in the basement. We came back upstairs and we brought a twister ice cream and we sat outside the museum whilst we ate these. When we had finished we decided to go and look at the Harry Shaw depot, around the corner from the police station. on the way we saw First Potteries 65040 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 65040 outside Hanley museum

We continued along Bethesda Street and we turned right onto Lanelagh Street and the bottom was the harry Shaw garage. We saw coches including BL64 MFK. When we had finished we walked back up Ranelagh Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We sat out side John Street car park and we watched the buses coming in and out of Hanley bus station which included Edwards BV66 WPX on a #528 to Rochdale. about 5 minutes before the next bus was due towards the Gladstone Potteries Museum, we walked along Bethesda Street to the spot outside the museum. A few minutes later we saw Turners 10 on a service towards Gladstone Pottery Museum.

Turners 10 outside Hanley museum

We got on the bus and we sat down upstairs. We set off along Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and we crossed over the ring road. we ran for around 1/2 mile and we turned left into college Road. We ran down the hill through Shelton and at the end of the road we turned left onto Station Road. We had a brief stop outside the railway station and then we continued on our way. We ran to the end of Station Road and we ran forwards onto the A52. We turned left onto City Road and we ran forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Longton and we ran under the railway line onto Market Street. We followed the one-way system onto Commerce Street and at the roundabout we turned left onto Normacot Road. We turned left onto Chadwick Street and we returned to the museum car park. Once off the bus we had another walk around the site as the position of many of the buses had changed. As we passed Stanton's of Stoke coach A12 EFA we spotted Keith who asked if Matthew would like to go onto the coach and have a look around. We got on and Matthew took a picture inside the lower saloon.

Inside Stanton's of Stoke A12 EFA

We went upstairs and Matthew took another picture inside Stanton's of Stoke A12 EFA.

Inside Stanton's of Stoke A12 EFA

There was time for one more round trip to Hanley. The next departure was PMT 604 on a service to Hanley.

PMT 604 in the Gladstone Pottery Museum

We got on the bus and we went upstairs. The top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside PMT 604.

Inside PMT 604

We set off onto Chadwick Street and we turned right onto Normacot Road. We crossed the roundabout onto The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned right into Victoria Road. We continued down the hill and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. Instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street where we got up and got off the bus. Duplicating the service was PMT 766 which we decided to do back to the Gladstone Pottery Museum.

PMT 766 outside Hanley museum

We got on the bus and we went usptairs and sat down. We set off along Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and we crossed over the ring road. we ran for around 1/2 mile and we turned left into college Road. We ran down the hill through Shelton and at the end of the road we turned left onto Station Road. We had a brief stop outside the railway station and then we continued on our way. We ran to the end of Station Road and we ran forwards onto the A52. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We ran forwards onto King Street and through Foley into Longton. We went under the railway line and forwards onto Market Street. We follows the one-way system onto Commerce Street and we turned left onto Normacot Road. We turned left onto Chadwick Street and we returned to the museum car park. Once off the bus we had another walk around the site. We saw Burton Corporation 103 parked up.

Burton Corporation 103 in the Gladstone Pottery Museum

Whilst we had been away some of the drivers had arranged the Leyland National in a line. We saw Merseytravel 1000.

Merseytravel 1000 in the Gladstone Pottery Museum

We headed along Chadwick Street and we turned right onto Millbank Street. We got back into the car and we drove onto Commerce Street. At the roundabout we went right onto The Strand and under the railway Bridge onto King Street. We passed through Foley into Fenton and we ran forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. When we got back to the residential unit and we went upstairs. We sorted out Matthew and we said goodbye.Matthew also had a bottle of Irn Bru. For tea Matthew had chicken and potatoes. 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.