Trip to Newcastle / Trent Vale 09-10-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6009	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
67146	Newcastle BS	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
63111	Longton Exchange	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
6006	Hanley BS	Stoke, Lytton Street	9	D&G Bus
67152	Stoke, Lytton Street	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries
67181	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop C4	11X	First Potteries
35684	Stoke, stop C2	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
67149	Hanley BS	Trent Vale, Black Lion	21	First Potteries
67149	Trent Vale, Black Lion	Hanley BS	21	First Potteries
67149	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries

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. Matthew got ready to go to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

Also seen was Hollinshead YN26 VKC.

Hollinshead YN26 VKC in Fenton

A short time later we saw D&G Bus 27 on a #32X to Hanley.

D&G Bus 27 in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was D&G Bus 6009 on a #1A to Audley.

D&G Bus 6009 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. 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. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Travel Express HF64 AJU. 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. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off up Castle Walk and we went to the Greggs. Matthew had a bottle of Coke and a caramel custard doughnut. When we had finished we headed back down Castle Walk to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Clayton. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 67146 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67146 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. where we got up and got off the bus. We walked over onto The Strand and we went into the market. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we headed back to the The Strand and we walked to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 63111 on a #6 to Audley.

First Potteries 63111 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hnaley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the site of the new Burger King. 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 and we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. we got up and got off the bus. At the bus station Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we to the chip shop. We crossed over Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over the ring road and we cut through onto Birch Terrace. We continued onto Lichfield Street and we saw MT Travel RE75 WYV. We stopped at B&M on Old Hall Road and we brought chocolate cake. We continued along Tontine Street. We vwalked across Tontine Square and we went to the indoor market and used the toilet there. When we had finished we headed down through Tontine Square and across Tontine Street. We walked onto Lichfield Street and we entered the bus station and to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6006 on a #9 to Westbury Park.

D&G Bus 6006 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street onto Bethesda street where we crossed over the ring road and we ran down through Shelton along Cauldon Road and we turned left onto Station Road outside the railway station. We went forwards onto A52 and we followed the road around to the right onto City Road where we got up and got off the bus just before the railway bridge. A short tme later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up City Road and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street and we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto City Road and we walked up past KFC onto King Street and we stopped at Costa Coffee. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards he had a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we set off onto City Road and we cut into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out. Later on we went out for tea on 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 stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it First Potteries 67181 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67181 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke 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. We got off the bus and we crossed obver the road to the stop opposite to wait for a #25 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As soon as it cam into view we knew it was First Potteries 35684 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. The bus set off out of Stoke town centre and across the A500. We crossed under the railway line before turning left onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed 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. We turned right onto John Street and once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 35684 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35684 in Hanley bus station

We afterwards we waited for a bus towards Trent Vale. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67149 on a #21 to Trentham.

First Potteries 67149 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trent Vale before sitting down towards the back of the bus. 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 left onto Station Road and we ran part the railway station before going right onto Glebe Street. After a brief stop we continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. The bus rounded the corner onto Campbell Place and forwards onto London Road. We continued through the West End and Oakhill and past the former Oakhill pub. We ran into Trent Vale and we turned left onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus. As we set off towards the pub we saw First Potteries 63356 on a #22 to Newcastle. We went into the pub and Matthew found a seat where he could see out of the window. We walked into the pub and Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters matthew had a cheesecake with custard. whilst at the pub highlights of the bus sightings were First Potteries 35942 on a #101 to Stafford and Holmeswood BV69 KSX heading Northwards. When he had finished eat Matthew set off onto the A34 and around the corner onto London Road to wait for the bus back towards Stoke. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67149 on a #21 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67149 in Trent Vale

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along London Road and we ran through Oak Hill and the the West End before running into Stoke Town centre and Campbell Place. We continued around the one-way system onto Church Street and we turned right onto Shelton Old Road and we saw Travel Express HK75 ZTF parked up th the depot. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road and we ran under the railway line and up through Shelton. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and we waited for a bus to Bentilee. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. It was First Potteries 67149 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67149 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street and 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 we ran under the railway line onto City Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. When we got to Albert Square we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. we went upstairs and chilled out in his room. 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 Stoke / Festival Park 06-07-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6010	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop C4	1	D&G Bus
63362	Stoke, stop C1	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
63362	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
67177	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst in the room we went out on the bus to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We stood at the bus stop and we Hollinshead YN26 VKC. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6010 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 6010 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke 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 where we got up and got off the bus. We walked around the corner onto Kingsway and we continued around the one-way system onto Kingsway and we stopped at All Good Things. We walked up Kingsway and we turned right onto Church Street and left onto Campbell Place and we stopped at British Heart Foundation Furniture & Electrical, but it was closed. Once we set off back along Campbell Place and we stopped at the London Grill. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew sat down and I ordered the food. Matthew had a washed down with a can of Coke. We walked along Campbell Place and we had finished eating we went next door to Dougie Mac charity shop we and Matthew bought some boots. We walked along Campbell Place and we crossed over the road. As we turned into Church Street. When we got to the stop we waited for the the next Newcastle bus to appear. We saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63362 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63362 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off 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 back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Matthew came downstairs and got in the car. We set off from Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto City Road and we ran down the hill and forwards onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 302. We joined the Northbound A500 and we joined the Northbound side. We ran up to Etruria and we turned right on to the East bound A53 onto Forge Lane. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. We found mum at the table and we sat down whilst mum ordered the food. We ordered a carvery and we went to collect them. Matthew also had a couple of pigs in blankets. He washed his food down with a glass of Coke. For after Matthew had a huge slice of chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished eating we returned to the car and we set off onto Forge Lane. At the roundabout by Festival Park we did a U-turn and went Westwards. We veered left onto Etruria Old Road and we turned right onto Etruscan Street and we turned left onto Shelton New Road. We ran over the railway line and canal and we went up to Snow Hill. We turned right onto Stoke Road and we turned left onto the A500 at City Road. We ran under the railway line 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 and Matthew went to his room. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. After a short while we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 63362 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street and we passed through Foley We ran forwards into Longton. We continued forwards onto Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road and 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 we turned right onto John Street. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67177 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 67176 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned left onto Market Street and right onto Commerce Street past the former Co-op Bank. We went arounf the roundabout and turned right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off. We walked down City Road and we turned right onto onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had sausage and mash followed by treacle tart and custard. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using 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.