Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 12-11-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65027	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hartshill, Tolkien Way	11	First Potteries
37160	Hartshill, Quarry Road	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
37160	Hanley BS	Stoke, stop Q	25	First Potteries
114	Stoke, stop M	Fenton, Christchurch Street	1	D&G Bus
65731	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
32643	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, adj Cherry Tree	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and going on the bus. Later on Matthew was going to Blurton for the weekend and also visiting his Grandma. Matthew got up around 09:00 and had toast and juice for breakfast. In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We headed towards the bus stop by the flats. On the way we saw Afford rent-a-car DL21 NTJ parked up in their garage.

Afford rent-a-car DL21 NTJ in Fenton

We continued to the stop and we waited for a bus towards Hartshill. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65027 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65027 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hartshill 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 we passed First Pottereies 31782 on a #25 to Hanley going the other way. We went over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and we ran forwards onto Hartshill bank. Approximatley half way up the bank we got up and got off the bus. Once we were off the bus we crossed over the road and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 37160 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 37160 in Hartshill

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before going upstairs. We set off down the hill and we ran into Stoke. We ran along Church Street and we crossed over the A500 onto City Road. We went under the railway line and we turned left onto Leek Road. We ran alongside the railway and we ran forwards onto Station Road. At the mini roundabout 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 into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw First Potteries 69169 on a #7A to Biddulph.

First Potteries 69169 in Hanley bus station

Once off the bus we set off onto Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Tontine Street. Matthew visited the barbers and got a haircut. whilst at the barbers Matthew used the toilet. After having his haircut we continued up to KFC. Matthew had a fillet tower burger meal with fries and a cup of Coke. After eating his dinner Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards we set off down Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. Matthew took a picture of the poster for the pantomine at the Regent Theatre this year, which was on the Victoria Hall. In the bus station we waited for a bus towards Stoke. We saw First Potteries 69148 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 69148 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 37160 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 37160 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke. The lower deck was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 37160.

Inside First Potteries 37160

We went upstairs and the top deck was empty too, so matthew took another picture inside First Potteries 37160.

Inside First Potteries 37160

We set off out of bus station and onto John Street. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Lower Bethesda Street. We turned right onto Cleveland Road and we continued forwards onto College Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we past the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning right onto City Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke town centre where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over Church Street and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw City Cabs WR67 HLX. A short time later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 114 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto 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 onto Christchurch Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. whilst there he drank a bottle of dandelion & burdock. Whilst in the room we saw Kemball School YD19 MVR going towards Heron Cross. Around 15:00 I appeared to pick Matthew up for the weekend. We set off onto City Road. We headed towards the bus stop by the flats. whilst we waited for a bus we saw Stanton's of Stoke YDP 335 heading towards Stoke.

Stanton's of Stoke YDP 335 in Fenton

We turned down D&G Bus 115 on a #1A to Wood Lane. We waited for the following #11 to Newcastle which according to the bustimes.org map was First Potteries 65731. A short time later the bus appeared and as expected it was First Potteries 65731 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65731 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 we went over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we looked for the next bus towards Grandma's. Whilst we waited we spotted First Potteries 65032 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65032 in Newcastle bus station

Adjacent to the scania was First Potteries 32643 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32643 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the Cherry Tree before we went upstairs. When the bus was ready we set off ouf of the bus station and we turned right onto Barracks Road. We turned left on to the A34 and we to got up near to the Cherry Tree pub and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 32643 as it continues towards Hanley.

First Potteries 32643 in Newcastle

Once off the bus we headed up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. He also had a slice of lemon drizzle cake. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car via uncle Daves house. We set off just after 17:45 and we set off onto Occupation Street. We turned left onto the A34 and we left onto The Avenue. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. As we waited at the lights we saw First Potteries 65005 on a #25 to Hanley. We crossed over the A500. We turned right onto the A500 and we veered left into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We set off back down towards Stoke and onto the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and and we went around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we headed into the West End, and we ran past the former Oakhill pub. We ran to the end of London Road and we sat at the light waiting to turn right onto the A34. We saw First Potteries 65003 on a #101 to Hanley. We walked into the pub and Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 63177 on a #101 to Hanley and ABC Supreme coach YA67 VBB heading Northwards. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We ran past the site on which they intend to build 126 new houses. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and we sent a couple of e-mails. Later on we dropped uncle Dave off back at home. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw grey minibus DU21 VVA parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Heron Cross lights. We turned left onto Grove Road and we ran forwards onto Wheildon Road. We dropped off uncle Dave and we ran back up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We ran through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto the A5035 and we returned to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog and we chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Tunstall / Newcastle 20-03-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67659	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65038	Newcastle BS	Trent Vale, adj Black Lion	101	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going toi Newcastle 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 D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 114 in Fenton

In the morning Matthew used the computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 67655 on a #11 to Newcastle. Matthew went out for dinner. We went in a car to Tunstall. We went downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto 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 sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we went straight onto to Lichfield Street. We ran anti-clockwise around the ring road and we turned right onto Waterloo Road. We ran through Cobridge into Burslem and we continued forwards onto Scotia Road. We followed the road to the left onto Williamson Street. We turned right onto High Street. We parked up in the square and we walked around the corner to the Tunstall Cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had Gammon, chips and egg washed down by a can of Coke. This was followed by a slice of toffee cheesecake. When we had finished we returned to the car and we returned to Fenton. We set of up High Street and we turned sharp right onto the by-pass. We ran past Asda and onto Scotia Road. We ran into Burslem and forwards onto Waterloo Road. We ran through Cobridge into Hanley and we ran Clockwise around the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield street and we ran down to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran near to the railway station and into Stoke. At the roundabout we turned left onto City Road and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67648 on a 11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67648 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Leek Link BV63 XRR heading towards Heron Cross.

Leek Link BV63 XRR in Fenton

Later on Mathew went out. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop by the flats to wait for the next bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it approached we saw white minibus PN52 RZX. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67659 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards the hospital. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65041 on a #101 to Hanley. We saw a bus heading towards the hospital. When it came into the bus station we saw it was First Potteries 65038 on a #101 to Stafford. We got on the bus and we booked to the Black Lion before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we continued into Trent Vale where we got up and got off the bus. 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 63114 on a #22 to Longton, ABC Supreme FM15 KTD going North and First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Stafford. Once we had finished eating we set off back to Newcastle by an Intercity taxi. We set off onto the Northbound A34 and we ran through Trent Vale into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and left onto Ironmarket. Once out of the taxi we visited the pub. Matthew had a glass of Coke. Matthew had a night out in Yates and afterwards got an Intercity taxi back to Fenton. We set out along Ironmarket and we ran forwards onto the A53. We followed the one way system around onto George Street and we ran up the hill to Hartshill. We ran down Hartshill Road into Stoke and we went around the one-way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and onto City Road before going under the railway line. We climbed the hill 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 Festival Park / Joiners Square 06-03-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63179	Fenton, Victoria Place	Joiners Square, Leek Road	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast 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 Z Carz DS07 LSN. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF.

Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF in Fenton

Later on we returned to the residential unit. Near to the day centre. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. we went upstairs and went up Matthew did cookery and made a Victoria sponge. we went downstairs to the car. we set off Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street we saw D&G Bus 51 on a #40 to Longton. and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and under the railway line, before turning right onto the Northbound A500. We ran North up to Etruria and we turned right onto the A53. We ran Eastwards up to Festival Park and we turned left onto Forge Lane. At the end of Forge Lane we turned right onto Festival Way where we saw Stanton's of Stoke YDP 335. At the roundabout we turned left onto Marina Way and we parked up at the car park. Matthew went into the bowling alley and went to the toilet. After a session bowling we returned to Fenton. We set off onto Marina Way and we turned right at the roundabout. We went under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We stopped briefly at a carpet shop and we saw a new building going up on the site of the old loop line. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We ran around town and we joined the Southbound A50. At Joiners Square we went straight on onto Victoria Road. We climbed the hill into Fenton and we continued forwards onto King Street where we saw Paul's of Stoke P66 POS. We turned left onto Park Street and we stopped to pick up dinner. After we brought the food we ran along Park Street and we turned right onto King Street. We ran forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy from the chip shop washed down with a bottle of Coke. Matthew returned to his room and we saw Intercity SF58 NTC going towards Heron Cross.

Intercity SF58 NTC in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had bacon and Chips followed by cheesecake. We went out to catch the bus. 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 ABC Supreme SF11 HZE. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63179 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Joiners Square before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Victoria Road. We crossed over the Roundabout at Joiner Square onto Lichfield Street and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over the road and we walked to the pub. Matthew used the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Matthew listened to music on the Jukebox with tracks by Steps. When it was time to return to Fenton in an Intercity taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off along Lichfield Street. We we turned right on to the A52 and we ran towards Stoke Railway station. WE followed the A52 along side the railway line and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and we went to the room and chilled out. 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 Wolstanton / Hanley 02-03-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
43875	Hanley BS	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in Blurton and he was going to his day service. Later on he was returning to the residential unit. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We went out shopping in the car. We set off through Blurton along Beaconsfield Drive and left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road. As there were traffic lights in Blurton we turned right onto Langland Drive. We turned left onto Sheridan Gardens and right onto Coleridge Road. We climbed the hill and we turned left onto Congreve Road. We passed the shops and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran towards Longton and we joined the Westbound A50. At the roundabout at Sideway we went North up the A500 and we joined the Northbound carriage way. We came off the A500 at Wolstanton and we went to the Asda. Matthew went to the toilet and then did some shopping. Once we had finished shopping we went for dinner. We chose to go to Hnaley today. We left the retail park and we joined the Southbound A500. We came off at Etruria and we went onto the Eastbound A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran into Hanley where we saw First Potteries 44511 on the #8 to Ball Green. We turned left onto Marsh Street and we parked up in a car park. We walked up to Lower Foundry Street and we turned left onto Trinity Street. We turned left onto Stafford Street and we saw Stanton's of Stoke 9975 VT on a #61 to Bradeley village.

Stanton's of Stoke 9975 VT in Hanley

We went into Della's cafe and as it was busy we went upstairs. For dinner Matthew had a sausage sandwich washed down with a can of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings whilst we ate dinner included First Potteries 44514 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. After we had finished Matthew used the facilities before we left. We walked along Stafford Street and we went to The Little Dessert Shop. For afters Matthew had a red velvet cheesecake with custard. when we had finished we walked along Stafford Street and we continued past the town hall through to the bus station. We went in the bus station and we waited for a bus back to Blurton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 32647 on a #101 to Stafford. Afterwards we saw First Potteries 43875 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 43875 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we went through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road. After crossing over the A50 we continued through Blurton. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconfield Drive. We ran to the other end and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bu Matthew got another picture of First Potteries 43875 as it continued towards Newstead.

First Potteries 43875 in Blurton

We walked around the corner and we saw Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DVV.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DVV in Blurton

We got home around 14:00. Matthew had a drink of Irn Bru and ate his Manchester tart. When it was time to go we went back to the residential unit in the car. We set off onto Finstock Avenue and onto Beaconsfield Drive passing Stanton's of Stoke YDP 335. We continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned right onto Maythorne Road and afterwards we turned left onto A5035. We continued through Dresden into Longton and we joined the Westbound A50 and we went Westwards to where we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 520 Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we ran through heron Cross lights. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto Masterson Street. We turned right on to Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and we sorted out an Internet connection for Matthew with mum's phone. I left around 16:30 as I had to go to work. Later on mum came back to pick up her phone. for tea Matthew had chicken and mashed followed by a slice of Chocolate cake. later on Matthew went downstairs and went out for a drink. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew had a drink of Coke. Matthew chilled out in the pub all afternoon and afterwards returned to the residential unit. We set off along Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. 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