Trip to Park Hall / Hanley 28-02-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
21	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	Hanley BS	23	D&G Bus

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 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 Westside Taxis PE67 XEV. We went downstairs and got into car we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto City Road and we continued onto King Street. We ran through Foley and under the railway Bridge into Longton. We ran forwards onto Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to Adderley Green and we turned right onto the A5272, We turned left onto Hulme Road and right into Park Hall Country park. We parked up and we went for a walk around Park Hall. Afterwards we went into the cafe. For dinner Matthew had a sausage bap and a slice of Toffee Cheesecake washed down with a can of Coke. we went to the café and used the toilet and When we had finished we returned to the car. We set off along the road and we turned left onto Hulme Road. We turned right onto the A5272 and the old gasworks roundabout we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran down to Longton and ran onto the one-way system. We turned left onto Market Street and right onto Commerce Street. We turned right at the roundabout and we ran down The Strand. We turned right 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 continued 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 white minibus SV05 NKO parked up. We continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we went into We got to the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As expected it was D&G Bus 21 on a #23 to Hanley.

D&G 21 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Beaconsfield Drive. We ran to the end we turned left onto Church Road. We ran to Critchlow's Corner and we veered left onto Blurton Road running through Blurton. We crossed the A50 and at Heron Cross lights we went forwards onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left at 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 Steet 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 and we saw First Potteries 63116 on a #11 to Newcastle. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a taxi back to Fenton. We got in a City Cabs taxi and we set off along onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the A52 and onto Victoria Road. we turned onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs. Matthew returned to his room to chill out and drink his bottle of Coke. For tea Matthew had chicken chargrills and chips with beans followed by cheesecake. Later on we went to Hanley in the car. We went downstairs to the car and we set off onto Temple Street where we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We turned left onto Victoria Road where we saw Z Carz PE10 MJK. We ran down the hill towards Joiners Square and at the roundabout we went straight across onto Lichfield Street. We turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street. We ran down the hill through Parliament Row. We turned left onto Parliament Square. We ran down the hill through Percy Street. We turned left onto Stafford Street where we saw First Potteries 63100 running out of service. Past the town hall and Radio Stoke. where we saw We saw First Potteries 65027 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 65027 in Hanley

We entered the bus station off Bagnall Street. We turned right onto John Street and we parked up in a car park. We saw First Potteries 65028 on a #25 to Keele. When it was time to go we went back to the residential unit in the car. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down through Shelton along Regent Road and College Road. We passed the railway station and we continued forwards onto the A52. We followed the road to the right under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 before turning right and running up into Fenton. We turned through onto Wheildon Road and left into Smithpool Road and right into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Hanley 26-09-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63177	Fenton, Christchurch Street	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on a bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw D&G Bus 112 on #1 to Meir.

D&G 112 in Fenton

Also seen was blue minibus BL66 OLX going towards Heron Cross.

BL66 OLX in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we got in the car set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto the private road and we headed to the swimming baths. Matthew went swimming and after we had finished we came out and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 520. We got in the car and we drove along private Road up to City Road. We continued down the hill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran alongside the railway line and we went forwards onto Station Road and we saw Lucky Seven DS19 ACZ. We turned right onto Stoke Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We joined the ring road and we turned left onto Etruria Road. We went under the A53 and we went to the cinema. Whilst in Festival park we saw First Potteries 65692 on a #4 to Hanley. we got their we decided to go on to Joiners Square. We set off out of the car park and we went under the A53. We ran down to Etruria Vakle Road and we headed into Shelton. We stopped at the other day centre and we ran down Stoke Road and we turned left onto Station Road. We continued onto the Eastbound A52 and we ran up to Joiners Square. We continued towards Bucknall and we turned right onto Austin Street, We turned right onto Cornes Street and to the community centre. At the community centre Matthew used he toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had egg sandwiches. Afterwards he had an egg custard, iced cake and a Tunnocks teacake. We went outside we saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XEV parked up.

Shelton Care Group PE67 XEV in Joiners Square

We got in the taxi and we set off onto Cornes Street. We turned left onto Austin Street and left onto the A52. We headed towards the roundabout at Joiners Square. At the roundabout. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we saw First Potteries 32630 on a #6A to Hanley. We turned into McDonalds and we stopped to get some food. We parked up near to the bingo hall and we ate some fries. We ran up Victoria Road and we turned into the private road on which the baths are situated and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 615. We continued up the private and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. we saw ABC Supreme KX15 BJK. Before tea Matthew went out to do some shopping. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We picked a few things up at the Co-operative food and we turned left Temple Street We walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had a chilken fajitas and chips followed by cake. Later on we went to Hanley. We went downstairs and onto City Road. up to the bus stop outside the Marmaris takeaway. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63177 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up City Road and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and right onto John Street and into the bus station we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #3 to Crewe. We got off the bus Matthew used the toilet. We set off onto Lichfield Street and we continued onto Tontine Street. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. We went upstairs and we had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we went downstairs and out pf the pub. We walked back down Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street. We returned to Fenton in a Z Carz taxi. We set off down Lichfield Street and we ran down to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards the railway station. We ran alongside the railway line and we turned left onto City Road and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. He used his computer and watched music videos on the Television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Longton / Hanley 06-12-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Hanley	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Hanley	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Later on Matthew was going to his Christmas party. It was also the opening date for Lidl's HUGE new Stoke-on-Trent store and shoppers will be able to pick up these bargains. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to Longton. We went outside and we got in a car. We set off onto Glebedale Road and right onto City Road. We went past KFC and we turned right onto the A50 link road. We turned left at the roundabout and we joined the Eastbound A50. We came of the A50 at Longton and we ran along the high level A50 and we turned right onto the A5035 and into the supermarket. Matthew went into the supermarket and brought his weekly shopping. Once we had finished we set off onto te A5035 and we joined the high level A50. We went onto the A50 proper ans we came off at Heron Cross. We turned right onto the A50 link road and left onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had ham sandwich followed by a Bakewell tart. In the morning Matthew went to JTF on foot. We set off onto Glebedale Road and right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned left and walked past KFC and into JTF. Matthew went upstairs to the cafe and had toast and a drink of Coke. When we had finished we walked back to the day centre. We set off past KFC and onto City Road before turning left into Christchurch Street and onto Temple Street. Back at the house Mathew had some toast and then chilled out in his room on his computer. We saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1A to Park Site.

D&G 119 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 133 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 133 in Fenton

A while later we saw Lucky Seven P400 CSH heading towards Longton.

Lucky Seven P400 CSH in Fenton

For tea Matthew had ham and sandwiches followed by toffee yoghurt. Later on got ready for his Chrsitmas party. He put on his new jeans and his new Christmas shirt. Later on when it was time to go Matthew went downstairs to get on a bus. Transport for the journey to Hanley was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end where we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and across the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. At the top of the hill we turned left onto the clockwise ring road and we ran around to Broad Street. We turned right onto Broad Street and we followed the one-way system onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and left onto Foundry Street and to our destination. we got off the bus and we went into the party venue. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a drink of Coke. Matthew had some party food including some egg sandwiches and some cake. After Matthew had eaten he spent to night socialising with friends and dancing. When it was time to go Matthew went outside to wait for the bus to be brought around. Whilst we waited we saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XEV which stopped to pick up some of his friends.

Shelton Care Group PE67 XEV in Hanley

A few minutes later another minibus appeared and it was Shelton Care Group PE67 XFB.

Shelton Care Group PE67 XFB in Fenton

We walked down Foundry Street and around the corner into Trinity Street. We walked onto Marsh Street and we got into the transport for the journey home Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We ran down Etruria Road and we joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We ran around to by the bus station and we turned right onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to Joiners Square and we went straight across the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right into Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street and we turned right into City Road. We turned left into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street. When we got back to the residential unit we went upstairs. Matthew went to his room to chill out and use 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 Stafford / Lightwood 12-12-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Stafford, Redhill	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Stafford, Redhill	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
PE67 XEV	Fenton	Lightwood	Charter	Shelton Care Group
PE67 XEV	Lightwood	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going out later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Newcastle. We also saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning we went to Stafford and we saw it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off down Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left City Road and we ran down the hill and under the railway line onto the A500. We then went South on the A500 which we did down to A34. Once on the A34 we went South through Trentham and past Stone and into Stafford. Once at the pub Matthew went to the toilet and than had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had Gammon & chips followed by lemon meringue pie. Highlights of the bus sightings included Arriva midlands 2375 on a #8 to Parkside and First Potteries 65040 on a #101 to Hanley. Once we had finished we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. A34 going Northwards. We ran to the West of Stone and through Tittensor to Trentham and into Hanford. We turned right onto the A500 and we ran North up to Stoke. We turned right onto City Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 113 in Fenton

We also saw First Potteries 53155 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 53155 in Fenton

Later on we saw First Potteries 32648 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32648 in Fenton

For tea Matthew went out to the New Florence. We saw that it was Shelton Care Group PE67 XEV. We set off onto Christchurch street and we turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We ran up City Road and onto King Street before passing under the railway line into Longton. We ran along Market Street and we turned right onto Commerce Street before crossing over the A50 and onto Lightwood Road. We ran out of town and we crossed the roundabout before turning right into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had an all-day breakfast and a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had cake. When it was time to go back to the residential unit we returned in Shelton Care Group PE67 XEV. We set off along Lightwood Road and we ran into Longton before going along the high level A50. We got onto the main carriage way for a short while and we came off onto the A50 link road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down to Smithpool Road. We turned left onto temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched music videos on the Television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Burslem / Hanley 01-12-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Burslem	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Burslem	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
PE67 XEV	Fenton	Hanley	Charter	Shelton Care Group
PE67 XEV	Hanley	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. It was also the start Advent. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 42554 on a #23 to Newstead. Around 09:00 We set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre In the morning Matthew went out for a it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we ran up the hill to Hanley. We ran around the ring road and we got onto Waterloo Road. We ran through Cobridge. We continued up to Burslem and forwards onto Scotia Road and we stopped at the leisure centre. At the leisure centre Matthew went swimming. After a swimming session Matthew returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and it ran along Scotia Road into Burslem. We ran forwards onto Waterloo Road and into Cobridge. We ran into Hanley and we went around town on the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned sharp right onto City Road and left into Christchurch Street where we stopped outside the Co-operative food store. We continued to Christchurch Street We Walked down Masterson Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road we saw we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23A to Newstead. After picking some chips up from the chip shop we walked back up Temple Street onto Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had Sausage Chips and gravy followed by cake and custard. In the afternoon Matthew walked to the pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street We went into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. we walked back along Christchurch Street and to the day centre. When it was time to go back to the residential unit we set off onto Christchurch Street We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room and use the computer, He also watched buses out of the window. We saw Reeseheath College coach MH05 CDE going towards Stoke.

Reeseheath MH05 CDE in Fenton

We also saw Z Carz minibus PO55 URU heading towards Hanley.

Z Carz PO55 URU in Fenton

A short while later we saw Stanton's of Stoke Mercedes minibus SL52 CWV going towards Stoke.

Stanton's of Stoke SL52 CWV in Fenton

We also saw D&G Bus 136 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G 136 in Fenton

finally we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63100 in Fenton

Later on Matthew was going out for tea. Transport for the journey was Shelton Care Group PE67 XEV. We got on and we set off onto Temple Street. and right onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We joined the clockwise ring road and we ran around to Etruria Road. We stopped at the pub on the corner and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a burger and fries followed by by a lemon meringue pie. When we had finished we returned to Fenton. We set off onto Etruria Road and we joined the Westbound A53. We ran to Etruria and we got on the Southbound A500. We ran down to Stoke and we came off the A500 onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Newcastle. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back he went up to his room. He used his computer and watched music videos on the Television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Burslem / Newcastle 24-11-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67654	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. There had been an accident this morning on the A500 and it was affecting traffic all day. It was also Black Friday. He was also going to Grandma'a house, Blurton and to the pub later. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew chilled out in his room whilst waiting to go to the day centre. We saw First Potteries 65040 on #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65040 in Fenton

Matthew was going out. We also saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XEV. Matthew went to Burslem. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued to the day centre. In the morning made chocolate cake. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. In the afternoon Matthew went to Burslem. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we ran anti-clockwise around the ring road. We came off onto Town Road and we ran into Birches Head and onto the Northbound A5272. We ran through Sneyd Green up to Smallthorne and we turned left onto Moorland Road. In Burslem we turned right onto Wedgwood Street. In Burslem we went to the pub. Matthew had a glass of Coke and then went to the toilet. After we had finished in the pub we returned to the car to go back to Fenton. We set off along Wedgwood Street and we turned left onto Moorland Road. At Smallthorne rounsabout we went right onto the A5272 up to Sneyd Green and we ran southwards to the edge of Hanley. We ran clockwise around the ring road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to Joiners square and we went right onto the A52. We ran into Stoke and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street I arrived at around 14:30 and beat Matthew back to the residential unit. Whilst we got ready to go to Blurton we saw City Cabs PE11 RWY.

City Cabs PE11 RWY in Fenton

We got Matthew's things ready to go to Blurton for the weekend. Once we were ready we went downstairs to go back to Blurton. We set off onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We continued onto Heron Street and through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we saw Stanton's of Stoke KS05 BUS outside the OSSMA. We got back to the house around 15:00. When we got home Matthew had toast and a drink of orange Fanta. Today we were catching the 15:56 to Newcastle as we were going to the pub via Grandma's House. We set off around 15:45 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. We waited for a bus... We waited a very long time. After 40 minutes we saw First Potteries 67654 going towards Longton. 30 minutes later we saw First Potteries 41493 on another #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 41493 in Blurton

After around and hour and 15 minutes First Potteries 67654 re-appeared on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67654 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle. and as we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and ran over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and and we turned right into Wilson Road. We turned left into Church Lane and we saw Hanford Manor SV09 ZYH & white minibus BU07 KGV. We joined the A34 and we saw Park's of Hamilton 290 WE on a Northbound #328 to Blackpool. We headed into Trent Vale and we turned right into Harpfields Road where we passed First Potteries 43876 on the final #22 to Longton. We turned left into the hospital and we saw ABC Supreme minibus HN16 XPS. We turned right onto the A34 and a couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we turned to see Stanton's of Stoke TSU 268 going towards Newcastle.

Stanton's of Stoke TSU 268 in Newcastle

We walked towards the crossing and we saw First Potteries 37146 on a #25 to Hanley. We crossed over the A34 and we continued up the hill to Grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. We said goodbye to Grandma around 18:15. We set off onto Victoria Street and we saw white minibus YK08 PVA. We turned left onto the A34. We ran down into Trent Vale were we saw Alfa 87 going Northwards. We also saw First Potteries 37146 on a #101 to Hanley. We parked up at the pub and Matthew had a glass of Coke. Hightlights of the buses seen at the pub include ABC Supreme minibus MV60 RCX and First Potteries 43876 on the #22 to Newcastle. Once we had finished we sey off to Hanley to drop mum off for her nigh out. We set off onto the Southbound A34 and at the roundabout we turned left onto the Northbound A500. We ran North through to Shelton and we came off onto Shelton New Road we passed Shearings 644 going the other way. As we ran up towards Hanley we passed Shearings 644 going the other way. We ran up to snow hill and into Hanley. As we joined the ring road we saw Travel de Corcey national Express liveries coach FJ13 EAW on a #325 to Manchester. We ran around the ring road as far as the Fire Station and then we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we turned around by the theatre. We waited there for a few minutes until mum had made arrangements to met her frineds. Whilst there we saw First Potteries 32648 & 66962 running out of service and First Potteries 67648 on a #23! We set off down John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed the ring road onto Lower Bethesda Street following First Potteries 67632 on a #25 to Keele. We ran down through Shelton along Cauldon Road and we saw an unidentified Aston coach. We turned left onto Station Road and we saw an unidentified National Holidays coach. We continued along Station Road and right onto Glebe Street. We ran around the one-way system onto Church Street. We turned right onto the A500 and we went up into Fenton and we picked uncle Dave up. We ran up into Heron Cross an we turned right onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran through Blurton. We turned right onto Church Road and and right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got back around 20:00. We did some of the Blog and we wrote a couple of e-mails. Around 10:30 we went to pick mum up from her night out. We ran through Blurton along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and left onto Blurton Road. We turned left onto the A50 and we ran down to Sideway. We went North up the A500 to Shelton and w ran into Hanley Shelton New Road. We ran up snow hill an we turned right onto the ring road. We entered Hanley along Town Road and we stopped at the Indian restaurant to pick mum and her friends up. We set off around the one-way system and onto Old Hall Street. We turned onto the ring road. We turned left onto Bottleslow Street and we turned right onto Derby Street. We turned left onto Eastwards Street and we ran over the canal. We saw former First bus 33039 parked up in a school playground. After dropping one of mum's friends off we returned to Lichfield Street along Hampton Street. We crossed over the A52 and we ran up Victoria Road. We ran along the A50 link road and we joined the Eastbound A50. We ran up to Meir Park and we turned right onto Lysander Road. We turned left onto Falcon Road and we dropped someone else off. We then ran along Lysander road and onto Whitestone Road. We turned right onto Grindey Lane and then right onto Grange Road. We crossed over the A520 onto Gravelly Bank and we ran down to Lightwood Road. We turned left onto Belgrave Road and then left again onto the A5035. We ran through Dresden to Blurton and we got home around 23:30. We finished an e-mail and then we did some more Blog and we went to be around 01:30... Mark