Trip to Stoke / Newcastle 02-09-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67157	Fenton, Royal Oak	Stoke, stop Q	23	First Potteries
35945	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67159	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	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 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 SH73 WMK. Later on we went downstairs and 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 left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-op and Matthew had a sandwich for breakfast and bottle of Coke. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We got off the bus and we crossed over Church Street and we walked around the corner onto Campbell Place and we walked up to Sainsbury's. Matthew did his weekly shop and we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along London Road and forwards onto Campbell place. 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 at Sideway We went Eastwards along the A50. We came off the A50 by the BET365 Stadium and we got up and got off the bus. After the match had finished we went back to Fenton by taxi. Transport for the trip was Z Carz taxi. We got in the taxi and we sat down. We set off onto Stanley Matthews Way. We turned left onto the A5035 and we continued over the railway line into Trentham and we ran to the end of the A5035 and we saw First Potteries 65038 on a #101 to Hanley. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran into Trentham Gardens. We parked up and we went to the retail village. Matthew went to the retail village and visited the Millets. Once we had finished shopping we walked down to The News Kiosk Matthew brought can of Coke. We went into the gardens and we walked to the North West corner and we stopped to benches sit down on the benches. Matthew had a can of coke. We walked clockwise around the lake to the lakeside café and Matthew went to the toilet and we stopped at the riverside Cafe and for dinner Matthew had sausage chips and beans. When we had finished around the North end of the lake and Matthew stopped to got to the toilet. later on we walked through the retail village and we walked to the the garden centre. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35945 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35945 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards through Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. Once in the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 5205 on a #85 to Nantwich.

D&G Bus 5205 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67159 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran 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 to his room to chill out. Later on we went downstairs to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we we around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we stopped at Sainsbury's to put diesel in the car. Once we had filled up with diesel we set off onto London Road and we conrinued onto the one-way system. We turned left onto Church Street and we turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We ran forwards onto the A500 and we headed North. We decided to come off onto the A527 past the new Starbucks. There was a pub next door so we visited the Costa Coffee. Matthew used the toilet and then we brought a glass of Coke. After Matthew had finished his drink we went outside to wait for the taxi back to Fenton. When we had finished we got in the taxi and we set off onto the the A527 and we crossed over the A50 and we ran down to the A500. We ran Southwards through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We ran up the A52 under the railway line and we ran forwards onto City Road. 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. Matthew went to his room to chill out and use his computer. He also watched buses out of the window. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street for We stopped at the Fenton Community Hall and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. Matthew had a ham sandwich and sausage rolls. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. 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 Etruria / Wolstanton 01-09-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
HF64 AJU	Fenton	Westbury Park	Charter	Travel Express
HF64 AJU	Westbury Park	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express

Today Matthew was going back to the residential unit, but not before he had been out for dinner and to get his weekly shopping. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up just after 10:00 and had toast and apple juice for breakfast. We got ready and we went out just before 12:00. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive as it was was closed by the high School. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and re-joined Beaconsfield Drive at the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and we ran to the other end and joined the Westbound A50. We got onto the Northbound A50 and headed through Stoke and we saw First Potteries 63360 running out of service. We came off the A500 at Shelton New Road and we turned right as if we were going to re-join the Siouthbound A500. We turned right onto Garner Street and we stopped near to the food truck. For dinner Matthew had a cumberland ring with bacon and egg on a bap, washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we got back into the car and we set off along Garner Street. We joined the Eastbound A53. We turned left onto Forge Lane and we turned left onto Shelton Boulevard. We crossed over the railway line on the new Etruria Valley Link Road and we and we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #501 Etruria Valley circular. We ran under the A500 and turned left into the retail park. We parked up near to Asda and we saw red minibus DT68 YNS.

DT68 YNS in Wolstanton

We went into Asda and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we went around and picked up his weekly shopping. When we had finished we went to the till and we paid for the shopping. We came out of Asda and we saw blue minibus OE69 MXV parked up.

OE69 MXV in Wolstanton

We went back to the car and we set off out of the retail park. As we left the retail park we saw First Potteries 35940 on a #501 Etruria Valley circular. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Stoke to Sideway. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off by the BET365 statdium and headed Southwards down Stanley Matthews Way passing D&G Bus 170 on a #27A to Bentilee. We turned left onto the A5035 and we saw D&G Bus 6009 on a #24 to Norton. We got back to Blurton around 14:10. Matthew went on his computer and had his chocolate cake washed down with a can of Cherry Coke. Around 16:00 Matthew set off back to the residential unit by car. We set off through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive where we saw silver minibus C11 HTC parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link LA72 OGZ. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We saw Shelton Care Group SH73 WMK dropping off another service user. For tea Matthew had pastie and chips followed by a Toffee sponge pudding and custard. Washed it down with a can of Fanta. Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Westbury Park. We went downstairs and we saw it was Travel Express HF64 AJU. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street and we saw Afford rent-a-car HJ23 VGN. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road. We ran down the into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the the A500 and we turned left onto Southbound A500. We ran past Sideway to Hanford. We turned right onto the A519 and we turned left onto Westbury Road and to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a a glass of Coke. After we had finished in the pub we returned to Fenton in Travel Express HF64 AJU. We set off onto Westbury Road and we turned right to run anti-clockwide around the estate. We turned right onto Wye Road and we crossed over Seabridge Lane and we turned left onto the Northbound A519. We ran into Newcastle and we went around the roundabout onto Barracks Road and past the bus station. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout onto the A53 and we ran through Basford to Etruria. We got onto the Southbound A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the raileay line and up into Fenton. We continued up City Road before turning right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew 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 Northwich / Winsford 30-08-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
574	Northwich Interchange	Winsford, Library	31	D&G Bus
55	Winsford, Guildhall	Winsford, Industrial Estate Roundabout	37	D&G Bus
576	Winsford, Industrial Estate Roundabout	Northwich Interchange	31	D&G Bus
58	Northwich Interchange	Tarvin, Hockenhull Lane	82	D&G Bus
577	Tarvin, Park Close	Northwich, Castle Court	82	D&G Bus
582	Greenbank, Greenbabk Hotel	Northwich Interchange	49	D&G Bus

Today we decided to re-visit Northwich. Matthew had originally chosen another destination, but we decided to use that for our trip in 2 weeks time. Matthew chose again and he chose Northwich. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up at 10:00 and had toast for breakfast. We got in the car and we set off around 11:30. 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 and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued down Wheildon Road and we joined the Northbound A500. We headed Northwards through Etruria and Longport. AS we travelled up the A500 we saw YP74 XBN, Stanton's of Stoke 82 HBC, red minibus YJ22 FZF, First Potteries 63103(#501), Llew Jones LJ72 LLJ, taxi minibus GJ23 YNX and Burland Coaches YN07 OZE. We joined the Northbound M6 headed up to the A54. As we travelled North we saw an unidentified Eavesway coach. We came off at junction 18 and we headed into Middlewich. We headed arund the one-way system and we stopped at the food truck. Matthew had a burger washed down with a can of dandelion & burdock. When we had finished eat we set off onto the A530 and we ran forwards onto the A54. We ran out of town for around 1/3 of a mile and we turned right onto the A533. we turned left onto Brick Kiln Lane and we turned right onto the A533. We continued Northwards on the A533 to the edge of town. We ran forwards onto London Road and we turned right onto Watling Street. We turned left onto Crum Hill and we turned left into the car park. After parking up we said goodbye to mum and we walked onto Watliong Street. We walk past the Interchange and we saw D&G Bus 57 on layover in between runs on the #82 to Chester.

D&G Bus 57 in Northwich Interchange

Matthew decided he want ed a cake so we walked into the town centre past the hanging witch and we turned right into the pedestrian area. We walked towards Asda and we stopped at The Coffee House. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a slice of caramel shortbread and a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we went back through the town and we met up with uncle Dave. We walked to the Interchange and we saw Warrington's Own Buses 1037 on a N4 service to Barnton.

Warrington's Own Buses 1037 in Northwich Interchange

We considered doing D&G 57 to Chester, but it pulled off before we could get there. D&G 102 pulled into the Interchange and was going to work a #89 to Pickmere in about 25 minutes. We deciedd to wait for the #31 which was heading into town. A short time latter the bus appeared. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 574 on a #31 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 574 in Northwich Interchange

We got on the bus and we bought Network Bus Duo ticket at £12 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Watling Street and we turned right onto the ring road. We followed the A533 out of town for about 1/3 of a mile before we veered left onto London Road. We crossed the A533 and we went over the roundabout over the A556. We continued Southwards into Davenham we ran through the village. We turned right onto Jack Lane and we ran through Moulton. We joined the Southbound A533 and we turned right onto Bostock Road. We ran forwards onto the B5355. We ran forwards onto Whaton Road and we crossed over the big roundabout at the bottom of Winsford onto the High Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 574 and it continued towards Crewe.

D&G Bus 574 in Winsford

We realised there was a bus back towards Northwich due, so we went under the subway and waited at the bus stop by the Guildhall. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 55 on a #37 to Northwich.

D&G Bus 55 in Winsford

We got on the bus and we flashed the D&G Network Duo Day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the High Street and we ran down the hill towards the big roundabout. We ran forwards onto Wharton Road and we continued Northwards out of Winsford. We ran up the A5018 and we turned right onto the Northbound A533 where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 55 as it continued towards Northwich.

D&G Bus 55 in Winsford

Once off the bus we walked over to the new service station on the end of the industrial estate. We crossed over the road and we walked into the service station. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we bought some pop and a couple of chocolate bars. We walked back over the road and onto the A533 to wait for the next Northbound bus. As short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 576 on a #31 to Northwich.

D&G Bus 576 in Winsford

We got on the bus and we placed our Neywork Day Duo ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up the fast section of the A533 for around 1/2 mile and we turned left onto Jack lane. We ran into Moulton and we followed Jack Lane to the right and towards Mere Heath. We turned left onto London Road and we headed Northwards into Davenham and we crossed over the A556 and A533. We continued through Leftwich before joining the Northound A533. We ran forwards onto Dane Street and we turned right onto Watling Street before stoppping at the interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 576 before it returned on a #37 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 576 in Northwich Interchange

Once off the bus we decided to headed to the pub. We went to the bar and we ordered 2 glasses of Coke. Matthew had a glass of Coke and we sat and watched the latest football scored on the TV. When we had finished we headed back to the Interchange. We saw Warrington's Own Buses 1041 on a #9A to Warrington.

Warrington's Own Buses 1041 in Northwich Interchange

Also seen was D&G Bus 100 on a #49 to Weaverham.

D&G Bus 100 in Northwich Interchange

We decided to do the #82 which had been on layover for a while. We saw it was D&G Bus 58 on a #82 to Chester.

D&G Bus 58 in Northwich Interchange

We got on the bus and we scanned the Network Bus Duo ticket before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along Watling Street and then turned right into Chester Way. We crossed over the weaver and we turned left onto the A559. We ran West out of town and as we passed some minibuses parked up off Milner Road adjacent to Greenbank railway station. We continued out past Hartford station and we joined the Westbound A556. We turned right onto Weaverham Road and we ran through the Cuddington housing estate before we joined the Southbound A49. We turned right by the petrol station to re-join the A556 and we carried on Westwards. We then continued on along one of the fast parts of the route through Oakmere until we joined the Westbound A54. We continued for a further 500m and then we turned left into Kelsall village. After running through the village we re-joined the A54. It wsa going to be a dead time in Tarvin village, so we planned to get off at Tarvin Sands... However. there were roadworks where the bus stop is, We spoke to the driver and he said he would drop us at a different stop. We ran inti Tarvin village and as we approached the stop we saw the bus coming the other way! The driver flashed the other driver and told him there passengers coming across. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 58 as it headed towards Chester.

D&G Bus 58 in Tarvin

We crossed the road and we saw the other bus was D&G Bus 577 on a #82 to Northwich.

D&G Bus 577 in Tarvin

We got on the bus and we scanned the Network Bus Duo ticket before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along High Street and we turned right onto the A54. We turned right again to run through Kelsall. We rejoined the A54 and we ran through Oakmere before we veered left onto the A556. At the crossed roads we turned left onto the A49 and we entered the estate in Cuddington along Ash Road. We ran through the estate and we rejoined the A556 and ran East to Harford where we came off and went onto the A559. We ran past Hartford and Greenbank railway stations and we entered Northwich. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 577 as it headed towards Northwich.

D&G Bus 577 in Northwich

Once off the bus we headed into a pub and Matthew went to the toilet. We had a small glass of Coke and afterwards we went out to see uncle Dave. We crossed over the road and as we had a little time we walkd back to the Greenbank Hotel. Matthew took a picture of the large house on the junction which is being redeveloped. We waited at the bus stop and Matthew had a Milky Way. A short time later the bus came around the corner and we saw it was D&G Bus 582 on a #49 to Rudheath.

D&G Bus 582 in Greenbank

We got on the bus and we placed the Network Duo ticket under the scanner for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A559 and we headed Eastwards. We joined the A533 on the edge of town and we crossed over the river Weaver and into the Interchange. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 582 as it continued towards Rudheath.

D&G Bus 582 in Northwich Interchange

We waited by the Interchange and mum came to pick us up. We got in the car and we set off onto the A533. We continued Southwards out of town and to the edge of Winsford. We followed the A533 left and we joined the A54. We ran into Middlewich and we re-joined the A533 and ran out of town. We turned left onto St Annes Avenue and I parked up. I walked to the chop shop on the main road and fetched some food for everyone. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of dandelion and burdock. When I had finished eating we set off along St Annes Avenue and left onto Sutton Lane. We turned left onto Long Lane South and we re-joined the A533. We ran along side the Trent & Mersey canal, which at this moment seems ton be almost empty. We continued to the edge of Sandbach and through to the motorway. As we apoproached the motorway we saw Keane Coaches YT24 BRF. We joined the Southbound M6 and we ran down to Junction 16. As we travelled Southwards we passed 5 ALS Coaches coaches and 3 Big Coach Company coaches. We went Southwards down the A500. We ran along the high level A500 and onto Wheildon Road. We went into uncle Dave's and Uncle Dav e had his birthday presents from Matthew. Matthew used the toilet and had some of uncle Rob's Fanta orange. After dropping off uncle Dave we set off onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road and right onto the A5035. We got back to the house around 19:00. Matthew had his medication and chilled out on his computer. Matthew did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Later on Matthew had a Flake ice cream. Matthew settled down around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 29-08-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67146	Hanley BS	Fenton	11	First Potteries
67158	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11X	First Potteries
35691	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, O/s Cherry Tree PH	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Blurton and also going to visit Grandma, but first he was going out for dinner. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. For breakfast Matthew had crumpets and orange juice. Matthew chilled out in his room and watched buses out of the window. In the morning Matthew went to Shelton in a taxi. We went downstairs and we got in the taxi. We set off along City Road and we turned right and ran past the swimming baths. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill towards Joiners Square. We turned left onto Warrington Road and left onto the A52. We turned right onto Cauldon Road and right onto Boughey Street. We ran onto Ridgway Road and we stopped by the park. We walked onto College Road and we went into the park. Matthew visited the playground and afterwards we went to the new cafe at the college. later on we set off on taxi to Hanley. We got in the taxi and we went up College Road. We continued onto Cleveland Road and we ran forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto the A52 and we stopped at the car park by the chip shop. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Irn Bru. When we had finished we headed over to the bus station. We crossed over the ring road and we crossed over Lichfield Street and into the bus station Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63359 on a #103 to Crewe. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 67146 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67146 in Hanley bus station

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 South Yorkshire 35678 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran under the railway line. We turned left onto Markets Street and we followed the one-way system onto Commerce Street and 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 the bus. We cut through onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out on his room. Matthew came downstairs and we spent time with some of the other residents. Matthew had a glass of Coke. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and wait for my arrival. Around 15:00 I arrived with mum and Matthew came downstairs with uncle Dave's birthday present. We put the stuff in the car and we said goodbye to mum. We cut through onto City Road and we walked to the bus stop. On the way we saw Afford rent-a-car MJ22 HKG. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 in Fenton

A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67158 on a #11X to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road. due to road works we ran down to the bottom of Newcastle and back up Barracks Road. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we entered the bus stations along Stubbs Street where we got up and got off the bus. As we were arriving at the bus station we saw a suitable bus heading towards Grandma's pull on stand. As we got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35691 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35691 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. Due to roadwork we headed North and did a u-turn at the roundabout. 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 35691 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35691 in Newcastle

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we sat down towards the front of thr bus. 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. Once off the bus we headed along the A34 and we went up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. Matthew also had a small donut. When it was time to go we went to the pub and we headed down Victoria Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale. 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 cheesecake and custard. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 35950 on a #101 to Stafford and ABC Supreme HN74 DCZ headeding 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 got back around 19:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. Matthew also had a bottle of Coke and some shortbread. We wrote the Blog and sent a couple of e-mails. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 28-08-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6010	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
67157	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
67155	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to out for bus later. 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, Outside we saw ABC Supreme YO69 AZB. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Stoke. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car BG72 UFA outside there yard.

Afford rent-a-car BG72 UFA in Fenton

We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was D&G Bus 6010 on a #1 to Park Site. 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. Matthew took a picture of D&G Bus 6010 before it continued towards Park Site.

D&G Bus 6010 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67157 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran 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. We ran past the site of the new Burger King 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 we turned right onto John Street. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Afterwards Matthew visited the shop and brought a egg sandwich and bottle of Coke. We waited for the next #23 back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67174 on a #21 to Trentham. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67155 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We 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. Hr used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Later on Matthew went downstirs for a party. He had egg sandwiches and cakes. He called uncle Dave and wished him a happy birthday. Matthew had a can of orange Tango. After the party had finished Matthew went back upstairs. Matthew had a shower and got ready for bed. He watch TV and used his computer. Matthew went to bed at 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Brown Edge 27-08-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6011	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, Stop Q	1A	D&G Bus
67155	Stoke, stop R	Hanley BS	21	First Potteries
67172	Hanley BS	Fenton, Alfred Street	6A	First Potteries
67154	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
7052 VT	Hanley BS	Brown Edge, Lingfield Avenue	60	Stanton's of Stoke
67156	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67156	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	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 for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Stoke. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Stoke. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car MJ71 DFZ parked up. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6011 on a #1A to Audley. 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. We got off the bus we walked up Church Street and we turned left onto Campbell Place. We walked up to the bus stop near to Kiln House and we waited for a bus towards Shelton. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67155 on a #21 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Shelton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Campbell Place. We continued around the one-way system onto Church Street and we turned right onto Shelton Old Road and we ran forwards onto Stoke Road. 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. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street. We turned righ onto Old Hall Street and we turned the corner onto and we walked up McDonalds and we had dinner. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once We walked along Parliament Row and we walked onto Old Hall Street. We walked up Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. It was First Potteries 67172 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. 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 set off on foot on the road at the back of Victoria Road. We turned left onto Manor Street. We crossed over City Road to wait a bus to Hanley today. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford rent-a-car FE25 XGU parked up at their garage.

Afford rent-a-car FE25 XGU in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 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 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 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. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and we ran up the hill to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67155 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was Stanton's of Stoke 7052 VT on a #60 to Brown Edge. We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we ran forwards onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and left onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto New Hall Street and we re-joined Marsh Street. We ran forwards onto the A50 and we ran through Cobridge and we turned right onto the A53. We turned right onto Sneyd Street and we continued onto Milton Road. We ran through Berwick Road. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A53. We turned right onto Norton Drive and we turned left onto Brownley Road and right onto Community Drive. We ran up to Smallthorne and we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran down Smallthorne Bank and we ran through the traffic lights and up the hill towards Norton. We continued through Norton Green and into Brown Edge. We turned left Sytch Road and forwards onto Church Road. Wwe got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we we crossed over and we walked around the corner onto the Church Road and we headed towards Sytch Road. We turned left onto High Lane and we got to the pub and parked up. At the pub Matthew had a drink of Coke and used the toilet. We sat in the bar and we finished our drinks. We got in a car. We set off onto High Lane and we ran down the hill in to Norton Green and we crossed over the B5051 and we ran down the hill through Norton. We continued up through Smallthorne and we crossed over Smallthorne roundabouts. We turned left onto the A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green into Birches Head. We ran into Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We ran past the bus station and we turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street. We turned right onto Cleveland Road and we ran forwards onto College Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran past the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alkongside the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the the Queen Elizabeth II Court and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room. He had a can of Dr Pepper. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67156 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67156 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew used the toilet and we walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we visited Pound Bakery. Matthew brought a sausage roll and a bottle of Coke. We continued up Castle Walk and we turned left onto Ironmarket. We turned left onto High Street and left onto Hassell Street. We stopped at the benches at the end to eat the sausage rolls followed by a jam filled shortbread biscuit and drink the can of Coke. We walked out of the bus station. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus towards Hanley. The bus turned the corner and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67156 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran 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 walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Latter on Matthew went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We crossed over the road and we went to the pub. Matthew had a glass of Coke. Afterwards we went to the toilet. Later on we returned to the residential unit. We crossed over City Road and cut through onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and went to his room. 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.

Trip to Hanley / Blurton 26-08-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
35687	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
67157	Hanley BS	Blurton, Consett Road	23	First Potteries
63115	Blurton, Pembridge Road	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	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 dentist and we saw First Potteries 63146 on a #11 to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off to the BET365 stadium. We got in the car and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We ran forwards onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. At the roundabout we joined the Westbound A50. We came off the A50 onto Stanley Matthews Way and we were dropped off opposite to the stadium. We walked back along the canal and walked up towards Atlantic Grove and we turned right onto Earls Road and we went to Hanley by Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Earls Road and we turned right onto onto the A5035 and we ran to the end of the A5035 and we crossed over the roundabout and we ran into Trentham Gardens. We parked up and we stopped to Frankie & Benny's. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards when he came back we ordered some food. Matthew had a classic cheeseburger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke followed by a cheesecake and ice cream. When we had finished around the North end of the lake and Matthew stopped to got to the toilet. later on we walked through the retail village and we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. We set off onto the Northbound A34 and we saw ABC Supreme KP25 EHC. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35687 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35687 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs and sitting down. We set off Northwards up through Hanford along the A34 and we went under the A500 in Trent Vale. We continued Northwards into Newcastle and past the hospital. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and into Newcastle bus station. After a brief stop we continued towards Hanley. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and when we got to Hartshill we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We ran over the railway line and canal and we went up to Snow Hill. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67157 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 bus we set off to foot and we turned left onto Consett Road. We got ready to go out and we set off around 15:00 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Consett Road. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and we turned right onto Ripon Road. At the bus stop. On the way to the bus stop. We waited for the next first bus towards Fenton. A short tme later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63115 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Ripon Road onto we turned right onto Finstock Avenue. We turned right onto onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. At the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and up the hill into Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we went through the traffice lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and and we turned left onto Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked around the corner onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street for We stopped at the Fenton Community Hall and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. Matthew had his camera repaired. Matthew had a ham sandwich and sausage rolls. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. 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.