Trip to Dudley / Stourbridge 06-07-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
4836	Dudley, Evolve Campus (Stop DY3)	Stourbridge Interchange	6	NX West Midlands
2103	Stourbridge Interchange	Wollaston Junction	7	NX West Midlands
6794	Wollaston Junction	Stourbridge Interchange	8	NX West Midlands
37	Stourbridge Interchange	Wollaston Junction	242	Select Bus
2091	Wollaston Junction	Stourbridge Interchange	7	NX West Midlands
4831	Stourbridge Interchange	Dudley, Evolve Campus (Stop DY3)	6	NX West Midlands

Today we decided to re-visit Dudley. Research for the trip consisted of looking at weather which was for grey weather with some rain getting sunnier later on. We also looked at where we could park and where we could eat. Matthew woke up at 08:00 to have his medication. Matthew got up around 10:20 and had toast for breakfast. After getting dressed we set off around 11:50 to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and right onto Emsworth Road. We returned to the house to check the door was locked and afterwards we ran through Blurton and onto Finstock Avenue. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road past the former Coral shop which is new going to be flats. 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 ran forwards onto the A500. We needed some petrol so we headed to Stoke. We turned left onto Church Street and we joined the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we turned into Sainsbury's to fill up with petrol. After we had filled up we re-joined London Road and we headed through the West End and Oakhill into Trent Vale. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran down to Hanford interchange. We turned right onto the A500 and we ran down to Hnchurch where we got on the Southbound M6. As we got on the M6 we were passed by Atlantic Travel SK22. It was going at alomost the road speed and due to the other vehicles on the road and not want to speed it took us about 10 miles to catch it up! We got past the bus and we slowed down a little so that Matthew could take a picture of Atlantic Travel SK22 BWC as it headed Southwards.

Atlantic Travel SK22 BWC on the M6

As we continued down the M6 we saw 3 x unidentified Daish coaches and Selwyns (NX) BV23 ZXE(#550) / BX16 CKA(#121). We came off the M6 at junction 11 and we headed Southwards down the A462. We ran through New Invention and Shortheath and we turned right onto Charles Street. We ran forwards onto Stringes Lane and we passed the placed where we were meant to eat but it was closed. We spotted somewhere else so we turned around and we parked in a car park on the corner of Stringes Lane and Albion Road. Matthew went into the cafe and had sausages and egg on a brioche bun, washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had eaten we said goodbye and we headed back to the car. We set off along Stringes Lane and we turned left onto Middle Piece Way. We turned right onto the B4464 and we headed through the cebtre of Willenhall. We turned left onto the B4484 and we headed Southwards. We ran along Gough Road and past Coseley railway station. We past the town centre and we joined the Southbound A4123. We turned right onto the A4168 and we headed into Dudley town centre. We crossed the A459 and we ran forwards onto New Street. We turned left onto Tower Street and we parked up in the car park at the end of the road. We said goodby to mum and we had a walk around to see where we could go. We walked along Tower Street and we saw a few buses on stand. We saw National Express West Midlands 4837 on a #6 to Stourbridge.

NX West Midlands 4837 in Dudley

Further along Tower Street we saw National Express West Midlands 828 on a #19 to the Q E hospital.

NX West Midlands 828 in Dudley

We continued along Tower Street and at the end we saw Rotala Diamond 32326 on a #226 to Merry Hill.

Rotala Diamond 32326 in Dudley

We walked around the corner onto New Street and we saw Rotala Diamond Solo 40741 on a #74A to West Bromwich. We turned left onto Castle Street. We went past the entrance to the bus station which is currently closed for re-development. We visited the toilet and afterwards we carried on along Castle Street. We turned left onto the A459 and left onto Tower Street. We crossed over the road and we waited for the next a #6 to Stourbridge. Matthew decided that he wanted to do this service so we waited at the appropriate stop. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 4836 on a #6 to Stourbridge.

NX West Midlands 4836 in Dudley

We got on the bus and we booked nBus day tickets at £4.80 each before we went upstairs and sat down. We ran to the end of Tower Street and we turned left onto the A459. We turned left onto the B4177 and we turned left onto Priory Road. We tyrned right onto Priory Street and we turned right onto Wolverhampton Street. We turned left onto The Inhedge and right onto Stafford Street. We turned right onto Hogh Street and we ran forwards onto the A4101. We ran down to the Russell Hall Hospital nd we ran into the grounds. After a loop in front of the hospital we headed out across the roundabout onto Pensnett Road. We turned right onto the A461 and we headed through Brierley Hill. We veered right onto High Street and at the other end of town we re-joined the A461. We turned onto the A491 and we ranm towards Stourbridge. We joined the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Foster Street SE. We entered the bus station at the bottom and we climbed the ramp up to the main area where the bus stopped and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went down the stops and onto Foster Street East. Outside the bus station on layover was former First Street 63022, now Rotala Diamond 32290.

Rotala Diamond 32290 in Stourbridge Interchange

We walked up the stairs to the outside edge of the Interchange and we saw National Express West Midlands 2101 on a #7 to Dudley

NX West Midlands 2101 in Stourbridge Interchange

We continued around to the other side of the Interchange and we saw National Express West Midlands 6941 on a #9 to Birmingham.

NX West Midlands 6941 in Stourbridge Interchange

Matthew went to the toilet and washed his hands. Afterwards he went to the shop in the Interchange and bought a bottle of Coke and a bar of Galaxy Caramel. We sat down and Matthew drank his Coke and te the Galaxy Caramel. When he had finished we had a look around to see what we might catch. We considered doing a double decker on either the #8 or #9, but we saw a single decker approaching and Matthew decided to this. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 2103 on a #7 to Wollaston.

NX West Midlands 2103 in Stourbridge Interchange

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the Interchange and onto the clockwise ring road. We turned left onto the A451 and we headed Southwards. We turned right onto Whittington Road and we turned left onto The Broadway. We turned right onto Shenstone Avenue and we turned left to re-join The Broadway. We turned left onto South Road and right onto Highpark Avenue. We turned right onto Bridgnorth Road and as we got to the roundabout we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 2103 as it prepared to return on a #7 to Dudley.

NX West Midlands 2103 in Wollaston

On the way into town we passed a coach that was parked up about 200yds back. We had a around 10 minutes for the next bus, so we decided to go back and take a picture. As we got closer we saw it was Royal Motorways K444 RMW.

Royal Motorways K444 RMW in Wollaston

Matthew decided that he needed the toilet, and there just happen to be a pub opposite. We crossed over the road and we went into the pub and found the toilets. When he had finished we made our way to the bar and ordered a small glass of Coke. We walked to the back of the pub and we found a table. After drinking the drinks we made our way back out front and we met up with uncle Dave. We walked along the road back towards the stop and we crossed over by the crossing. We had about 10 minutes before the next bus was due. a #8 tol Wolverhampton. We saw the bus approaching the roundabout and it turned onto Wood Street. It would be back in a few minutes after it had served the Wollaston Farm estate. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 6794 on a #8 to Wolverhamton as expected.

NX West Midlands 6794 in Wollaston

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver. The lower saloon was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside of National Express West Midlands 6794.

Inside NX West Midlands 6794

The rear of the top deck was also empty, so Matthew took another picture inside of National Express West Midlands 6794 before we sat down.

Inside NX West Midlands 6794

The bus set off across the roundabout and we continued along the A458. We ran Eastwards for about 1/2 mile and we reached the edge of Stourbridge. We turned left and we headed clockwise around the ring road. We turned left onto Foster Street East. We entered the bus station at the bottom and we climbed the ramp up to the main area where the bus stopped and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a look around to see what we could catch. We saw another former First bus 63038 now Rotala Diamond 32276 departing on a #25 to Dudley.

Rotala Diamond 32276 in Stourbridge Interchange

We saw a Select Bus come on stand and Matthew decided he wanted to catch this. As we got closer we saw it was Select Bus Servies 37 on a #242 to Kinver.

Select Bus 37 in Stourbridge Interchange

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the Interchange onto Foster Street East and we joined the A458. We turned left onto the clockwise ring road and we ran around the South and West side of town. We turned left onto the A458 and we headed West along the A458. We ran out of town for about a mile and at the roundabout veered slight left to continued along the A458. We got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus we walked back along the road and we crossed over the road. We waited for a bus back towards Stourbridge. There were 2 buses both due at 17:00. The first bus came around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 2091 on a #7 to Dudley.

NX West Midlands 2091 in Wollaston

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside of National Express West Midlands 2091.

Inside NX West Midlands 2091

After a short wait. We set off towards the roundabout and we did a u-turn and back Westwards along the A458. We turned left onto Highpark Avenue and left onto South Road. We turned right onto The Broadway and right onto Shenstone Avenue. We ran around the estste and we turned left to re-join The Broadway. We turned right onto Whittington Road and left onto the Northbound A451. We ran to the edge of town and we joined the clockwise ring road. We did almost a full circle of town and we turned left into Foster Street East. We entered the bus station at the bottom and we climbed the ramp up to the main area where the bus stopped and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew decided that he needed the toilet again. The bus station toilet was closed so we had to go across the road to a micro pub. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards had a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we headed back across the road to the Interchange. We saw National Express West Midlands 6929 on a #9 to Birmingham.

NX West Midlands 6929 in Stourbridge Interchange

We headed into the main part of the interchange and we spotted a bus on stand. As we got closer we saw it was Nationasl Express West Midlands 4831 on a #6 to Dudley.

NX West Midlands 4831 in Stourbridge Interchange

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the Interchange and we ran down onto Foster Street East. We joined the A458 and we turned left onto the clockwise ring road. We ran about 3/4 of the way around the town and we headed North up the A491. We turned right onto the A461 and we headed towards Brierly hill. We veered left onto High Street and we ran through the town centre. We rejoined the A461 and continued Northwards. We turned left onto Pensnett Road and we headed into Russells Hall Hospital. After looping around in front of the hospital we turned left onto the A4101. At the edge of town we ran forwards onto the B4587 and we turned left onto Stafford Street. We turned right onto The Inhedge and we ran fowards onto the B4177. We turned right onto Priory Road and left onto Tower Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of National Express West Midlands 2015 on a #82 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands 2015 in Dudley

Matthew decided he needed the toilet again so we headed to the pub on the corner of Tower Street and New Street. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. England were on the television and at this point the score was still 0-0. After we had w had finished our drinks we walked back along Tower Street and we spotted National Express West Midlands 6795 on a #8 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands 6795 in Dudley

We continued along Tower Street and we got in the car. Matthew had a can of. We set off out of the car park and we turned right onto Tower Street. We turned right onto the A459 and we headed Eastwards. We turned right onto the A461 and we turned right onto the A4123. We veered left onto the A4033 and after a while we stopped at a chip shop. Matthew had sausage and chips. When I had finished eating we continued on our journey. We continued towards Olbury and we joined the A457. We turned right onto the A4034 and we headed towards the motorway. We got on the M5 at junction 5 and headed Northwards. We ran forwards onto the Northbound M6 and just after junction 10A we stopped at Hilton Park Services. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we went to look at a 1950's Scammel tractor unit. We got back in the car and we continued driving Morthwards up the M6. We came off the M6 at junction 15 and we joined the Northbound A500. We came off at Stoke and we turned right onto Wheildon Road. We stopped at uncle Dave's house and Matthew used the toilet. WE uodated the calendar and Matthew took a can of Irn Bru into the house to drink in front of uncle Rob. We got back in the car and we set off for Blurton. 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. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 20:10. Matthew chilled out on his computer. Matthew had his medication and we did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. He had a slice of red velvet cake and Matthew got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 05-07-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
35947	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63101	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, o/s The Cherry Tree PH	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was visiting grandma and returning to Blurton, but not before going out to Hanley and catching a bus. Matthew woke up around 08:00 and had his medication. For breakfast he had toast and orange juice. In the morning Matthew went to hanley in a taxi. Matthew went downstairs and got in a Lucky Seven taxe. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and at the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran doen the hill to Joiners Square and we saw diverted First Potteries 63117 on a #25 to Keele. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran up Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we stopped outside the bus station. Once out of the taxi we set off up Lichfield Street and turned right onto Old Hall Street and left onto Parliament Row. We stopped at McDonalds and Matthew had a burger and fries was down with a cup of Coke. Matthew went to the toilet. After he had eaten his food we headed along Parliament Row towards the shopping Centre. We went into Primark and we did some clothes shopping he brought some black trousers for mum. We wealked through Market Square and down Lamb Street onto Stafford Street and we entered the shoping centre. We went in the lift to the top floor and we visited the toilet. When we had finished we went onto Stafford Street and we visited the Little Dessert Shop. Matthew had a red velvet cheesecake. When we had eaten the cheesecake we set of along Stafford Street and we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We went inti the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus arrive on stand. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35947 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 35947 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. 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 past Lidl. We crossed over 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 up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out. Just after 15:00 I arrived to take Matthew to Blurton for the weekend. He came downstairs and we set off onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford rent-a-car HG71 BZM parked up at their garage.

Afford rent-a-car HG71 BZM in Fenton

We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. The buses were delayed due to traffic lights on City Road. A shrt time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67153 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. Once off the bus we walked down to the bottom end of the bus station to wait for a bus. Whilst we waited we saw Staffordshire CC welfare bus LX69 BFK. Due to the diversion, there were no double deckers out on the #25 today. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63101 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63101 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 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 63101 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 63101 in Newcastle

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. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car via uncle Daves house. We set off just after 17:30 and we set off onto Victoria Street. We joined the Southbound A34 and we turned 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. We crossed over the A500. We turned right onto the A500. 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 Oak Tree pub which has now been demolished. We ran to the end of London Road and we sat at the light waiting to turn right onto the A34. We continued up to the pub and we parked up. We walked into the pub and Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 35941 on a #101 to Stafford and white minibus FJ73 DWU. Once we had finished eating we set off. We carried on along the A34 Through Trent Vale into Hanford. We continued into Trentham and at the roundabout we turned left onto the A5035 and we came back to Blurton. In them afternoon we chilled out writing the Blog. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. Later on we took uncle Dave home. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Street and left 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 back to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog and had a Twister lolly. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Kidsgrove 04-07-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
35949	Fenton, Lordship Lane	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
35932	Hanley BS	Kidsgrove, St Johns RC	4A	First Potteries
63359	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Hanley BS	3A	First Potteries
67172	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. It was also the day of the general election. 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. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over Manor Street. We continued onto Victoria Road and we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 35949 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus to Kidsgrove. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35932 on a #4A to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 35932 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and then we joined the clockwise ring road. At the end we turned left onto Etruria Road before going under the A53 onto Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Forge Lane past a new minibus building by the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford and we ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station onto Barracks Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Ryecroft. We veered left onto Merrial Street and we turned right onto High Street. We ran forwards onto Liverpool Road and we ran turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran Northwards past the bus garage and we ran through Milehouse. We ran Northwards to the McDonald roundabout and we turned left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto Chesterton High Street. We turned right onto Crackley Bank and we ran through Crackley and Red Street. We crossed over the A500 and we veered left onto Talke High Street. We turned right somewhere and left onto Chester Road. We re-joined the road and we ran forwards onto Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto the A34 and up towards somewhere where we turned right onto the B5371. We turned right onto Mitchell Avenue and we turned left onto Lower Ash Road. We turned right onto First Avenue and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5371. As we turned into the A50 and we went into the Jessie's Coffee Shop. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards he had sausage and cheese oatcake washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished in the Jessie's Coffee Shop we walked back onto the A50 and across to the bus stop where we waited for a #3A to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63171 on a #4A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63171 in Kidsgrove

A short time later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 63359 on a #3A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63359 in Kidsgrove

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off along the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards through Sandyford past the retail park into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street. We continued down the High Street and we ran past the former Co-operative bank. We turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto Scotia Road and past the the old bus garage before running up the hill into Burslem town centre. We continued into Cobridge and down into Hanley. We joined Hope Street and we ran forwards to Stafford Street. We turned right at the end past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street before entering the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We decided to wait for the next bus. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. It was First Potteries 67172 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67172 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off 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. 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 63416 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. 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. Once off the bus we cut through onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room and we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room to chill out. For tea Matthew had Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce followed by treacle tart and custard. Later on Matthew went to vote. He went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we ran forwards onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran through Blurton. We turned right onto Church Street and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and we ran down to the square. Matthew went to vote and afterwards went to co-op food. Matthew bought a bottle of Coke. Matthew whad his drink and afterwards returned to Fenton. We got in the car and we set off up Finstock Avenue. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and left onto Church Street. At the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road past the former Coral betting shop. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link RX72 EAC. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and drank the bottle of Coke. 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 Cheadle / Trent Vale 03-07-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67145	Weston Coyney Road	Cheadle, Natwest Bank	PC7	First Potteries
28	Cheadle, Natwest Bank	Hanley BS	32	D&G Bus
35945	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67175	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus and going for tea with me and uncle Dave. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst he was waiting to out we saw Christchurch Primary DU56 DNN. We went downstairs and we got in car. We set off along Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto City Road and we ran up onto King Street we passed the site of the new Burger King being built. We turned right onto the A50 link road and we joined the Eastbound A50. AS the route into Longton was busy we continued up to Normacot. We turned left onto Uttoxeter Road and right onto Meir Hay Road. We turned left onto Sutherland Road and we followed the road around to the right onto Weston Coyney Road. We turned right onto the A520 and . We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Cheadle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67145 on a PC7 to Cheadle. We got on the bus and we booked to Cheadle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along onto the A520. We turned right onto Weston Coyney Road and left onto Uttoxeter Road. In Normacot we joined the A50. As we travelled Eastwards we saw smoke on the horizon. As we travelled eastwards we passed by a fire engine. We came off the A50 at Meir Park and we turned left onto the A521 into Blythe Bridge and we turned right onto Grindley Lane. We turned right onto Farnborough Drive and then left onto Lysander Road. We turned left onto Whitestone Road and we turned right onto Grindley Lane and we crossed over the A520 onto Hilderstone Road. We turned left Stallington Road and we ran into Stallington and we joined the A521. At Forsbrook we followed the A521 to the left. We turned left onto Dilhorne Road and we ran up to Dilhorne. We turned right onto The Common and we re-joined the A521 past the sight of the new Aldi. We ran into Cheadle and onto the High Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to the pub. matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a coke. For dinner he a burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. We headed back ti the bus stop and we waited for a #32 back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 28 on a #32 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to hanley before we sat down. We set off along the High Street and we turned left onto the A521. We ran into Kingsley Holt and we turned left onto Holt Lane. We ran into Kingsley and forwards onto the Westbound A52. We ran up to the junction of the A522 and we turned right to continue along the A52. We ran through Cellarhead crossroads and into Werrington. We ran down Ash Bank and into Bucknall. We continued over the traffic light onto Bucknall New Road and we climbed the hill into Hanley. We turned left onto the clockwise ring road and we turned right onto ring road. As we ran onto Quadrant Road and we wen forwards onto Stafford Street and we ran past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we decided that we would go to Newcastle before returning to Fenton. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 35945 on the #101 to Stafford. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Broad Street. We ran down to snow hill and at the roundabout we turned Shelton New Road. We ran over the canal and railway line. We ran through the cross road up to Hartshill and at the roundabout we ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one-way system and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Whilst we waited for our bus we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #99 to Chell Heath. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67175 on a #11 to Hanley. 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. We saw white minibus BJ09 NSE.

BJ09 NSE in Fenton

Matthew went downstairs and went to the main lounge. he watched buses out of the window. We saw Voyager Travel YP16 JUY.

Voyager Travel YP16 JUY in Fenton

After the party Matthew went back upstairs to his room to chill out. We saw beige minibus FE24 LTJ.

FE24 LTJ in Fenton

whilst waiting for the time to go to the pub. We saw white minibus BJ17 CSZ.

BJ17 CSZ in Fenton

Later on we went to Newcastle in the car. We went downstairs to the car and we set off onto Temple Street where we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we joined the A52. We ran under the railway line and we crossed over the A500. We ran into Stoke town centre and around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through the West End to Oakhill. We ran past the former Oak Tree pub and into Trent Vale. We turned right onto the A34 and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had Sausage, egg beans and chips with bacon and 2 oatcakes washed down with a glass of Coke. for dessert Matthew had toffee sponge pudding and custard. We got in the car and we set off onto the A34. We turned left onto the Northbound A500. We turned right onto City Road and 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 collected a few suypplies from the car and headed upstairs. He chilled out in his room and watched TV. He had a can of Cherry Coke. 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 Newcastle / Trentham 02-07-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67147	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35935	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
35935	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67149	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
112	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop Q	1	D&G Bus
67153	Stoke, adj stop M	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 YS70 KWG. 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 saw Afford rent-a-car YN23 HHK outside there yard. We carried on down the road and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67147 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67147 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. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #4A to Talke Pits.

First Potteries 63101 in Newcastle bus station

On Stubbs Lane. It was Copeland's Tours MIB 104 parked up.

Copeland's Tours MIB 104 in Newcastle bus station

We walked out of the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Trentham Gardens. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35935 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35935 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Garden 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 ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham where we saw ERS Medical YJ21 FML. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. We walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. Matthew had a ham sandwich washed down with bottle of Coke. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. 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 Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35935 on a #101 to Hanley. 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. We walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we past the former Poundland. We continued down Castle Walk and up onto Ironmarket. We turned left onto High Street past the old Santander bank which has now closed. Once we had finished we walked down High Street and we turned left onto Barracks Road and we veered left onto Stubbs Street and we returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67149 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67149 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. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto and cut through onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car DN21 SOH outside there yard. On Elsing Street we saw Afford rent-a-car YP23 FHK parked up by the garage.

Afford rent-a-car YP23 FHK in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 112 on a #1A to Wood Lane. 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 over Church Street and we walked around the corner onto Campbell Place and we walked up to Sainsbury's. Matthew brought a valentine's day card in Sainsbury's and afterwards we walked back along Campbell Place and we turned right onto Church Street. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67153 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat 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 walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had sausage and potatoes followed by a cake bar. He chilled out in his room and watched TV. 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 Newcastle / Bentilee 01-07-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
119	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
35944	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4	First Potteries
67181	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Tyson Green	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 First Potteries 63358 on a #11 to Hanley. Later on Matthew was going out. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We walked through the park and Matthew stopped for dinner. He had a sausage sandwich washed down with a can of Tango orange. In the park Matthew walked up to the playground. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room to chill out. We went downstairs and we walked onto City Road. A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 119 on a #1A 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. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ERS Medical FJ22 FUT. 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 off the bus. Matthew took a picture of D&G Bus 119 before it continued towards Park Site.

D&G Bus 119 in Fenton

Matthew went to the toilet and then returned into the bus station. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35944 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35944 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and after a short wait we continued past the town hall onto Bagnall Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. We stopped at the benches a For tea Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down a can of Irn Bru. We waited for the next #11 to Bentilee. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 67181 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67181 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off 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. we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We got up and got off. We walked down Dawlish Drive and we saw Jayjays Travel WX07 DJV. We got in a City Cabs taxi and we set off along onto Dawlish Drive. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and we turned right onto Malthouse Road. We turned right onto Wooliscroft Road and left onto Corneville Road. We turned right onto Ruxley Road and right onto the A52 and and we turned left onto Eaves Lane. We turned left onto Greasley Road and continued onto Greasley Road. Before we joined the A5009 and we ran past the Cemetery to Milton and we turned left onto Millrise Road and we ran forwards onto Maunders Road and we crossed over the old railway line. We turned right onto Newford Crescent and left onto the A53. We turned into the retail park. We headed through Cobridge and we ran past the site of the new Wrights Pies shop. At the lights we turned left onto Waterloo Road. We ran down to the ring Road and then we ran around Hanley before going onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to Joiners Square and we continued onto Victoria Road. We ran up to the top and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room to use his computer and watch buses.