Trip to Stoke / Hanley 21-08-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
44515	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop P	23	First Potteries
67699	Stoke, adj stop A	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
63100	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
67661	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Adrian Street	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus and later on visiting uncle dave. 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 44514.

First Potteries 44514 in Fenton

Around 09:00 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 right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

we set off onto City Road and down to the bus stop by the flats. We waited for a First Bus to Stoke. A few minutes later we saw a First Potteries dart turn the corner. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 44515 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to the One Stop Shop and Matthew used their computers. When we had finished we went out onto Church Street and we crossed over the road to wait for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67699 on a #11 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 onto Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we walked down Victoria Road. We stopped at McDonalds and matthew went to the toilet. Mathew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we set off up Victoria Road. We walked to the top of Victoria Road and we stopped at the bus stop on Victoria Place. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63100 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 Victoria Road and we ran down the hill towards Joiners Square and at the roundabout we went straight across onto Lichfield Street. we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Lichfield Street and and went forwards onto Tontine Street. We walked through Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked through Tontine Square onto Tontine Street. We walked onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67659 on a #3 to Crewe. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. After a short while the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67661 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 67661 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. we saw First Potteries 37146 on a #32 to Uttoxeter. We set off John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Lower Bethesda Street and at the end we turned left onto Regent Road. 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 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 upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window before going to uncle Dave. We saw Stanton's of Stoke BV16 PBO going towards Longton. When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Matthew had a can of Fanta orange. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. Later on he had another slice of cheesecake and a few digestive biscuits and custard creams. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home by car. We got in the car and we set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on 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 Newcastle / Trentham 20-08-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
47520	Stoke, stop R	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65034	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens Poachers Cottage PH	101	First Potteries
67642	Trentham, Barlaston Old Road	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Trentham Gardens later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Stoke

In the morning Matthew walked down to Stoke. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. We turned left onto City Road. We crossed over the A500 and went into Stoke town centre. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. After a short while we saw First Potteries 47520 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 47520 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. After a brief stop in Stoke we set off 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. Whilst we decided what to catch next we saw First Potteries 67662 on a #98 to Ball Green. We walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. When we had finished shopping we walked up Castle Walk and we turned right onto Ironmarket. Matthew took a picture of the old RBS bank which has now closed. This is going to be opening up as a dessert shop. We turned left onto High Street and we went to Boots. We brought some more shopping and we continued down towards the bottom of High Street and we turned left onto Hassell Street. We walked to the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Trentham Gardens. After a while we saw First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65034 in Newcastle bus station

Whilst we waited for the bus to be readied for service we saw First Potteries 32639 on a #25 to Hanley. Once First Potteries 65034 was ready we got on the bus and we booked to Trentham and 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 ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham. 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. We headed out of Trentham Gardens and we crossed over the A34 and we walked forwards onto the A5035. Just after New Inn Lane we stopped at the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Longton. Whilst we waited we saw Stanton's of Stoke BV16 PBO going towards Blurton.

Stanton's of Stoke BV16 PBO in Trentham

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67642 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67642 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Longton Road towards Blurton. We crossed over the canal and the railway line and into Blurton and we turned left into Magdalen Road. At the junction we followed the road around to the right onto Finstock Avenue. We turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive and we saw First Potteries 67655 on a #22 to Newcastle. ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. Once off the bus Once off we walked over to Tesco and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we went outside to we waited for the taxi to Fenton. When it arrived we saw it was an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Baths Road towards Longton and we did a u-turn at the roundabout. We headed for the A50. We traveled Westward to Heron Cross and we turned right onto the A50 link road. We turned left onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw Stanton's of Stoke LK53 KVU going towards Longton. Later on Matthew went downstairs to attend a party for one of the other service users. He had hots dogs followed by various cakes and biscuit, this was all washed down with a glass of Coke. Once the party had finished Matthew went back upstairs 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 Matlock / Sheffield 17-08-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
685	Matlock Interchange	Bakewell Stand E	6.1	Trent Barton
636	Bakewell Stand D	Sheffield Interchange	218	TM Travel
1190	Sheffield Interchange	Bents Green, Trap Lane	4	TM Travel

Today we decided to visit Matlock. Matthew had chosen this earlier in the week so we did some research on parking and eating. We also researched what buses we might be able to catch. We downloaded network maps for Yourbus and Trent Barton. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange for breakfast. We set off around 12:00 and we ran onto the A5035. We ran through Dresden into Longton and we joined the Eastbound A50. We ran through Meir Towards Blythe Bridge and we continued towards Uttoxeter. We continued past Doveridge and we turned left onto the A511. We crossed over the A50 and we ran the last couple of Miles to Hatton. We stopped at the Saltbox Cafe for dinner. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a breakfast washed down with a bottle of Coke. Whilst we ate we saw Trent Barton 704 on a V1 Villager service to Burton-on-Trent. When we had finished shopping we got back into the car and we continued Eastwards Hilton. We ran through the village and we joined the Northbound A516. We crossed under the A50 and we headed Northwards up to the A38. We ran to the West of Derby and we joined the Northbound A6. We headed Northwards and we passed through Duffield and Belper. We continued the Cromford and into Matlock Bath. We accidentally turned into Matlock Bath railway stationcar par think it was Matlock. We turned around and we continued Northwards up the A6 for a further mile or so. We ran past Matlock Railwa station and we turned left onto Cawdor Way. We parked up in Sainsbury's car park and we said goodbye to mum. We walked around the side of Sainsbury's and we saw Peak D8 about to depart on the 14:00 to Rowsley. At the other end of the station we crossed over the railway and we saw NCB steam locomotive 72 on the rear of the 14:00 to Rowsley. We walked over to the bus interchange and we were just in time to see Gardiners coach YD17 WXW departing.

Gardiners YD17 WXW in Matlock Interchange

Matthew decided he need the facilities so we walked into the railway station and Matthew used the toilet. After he had used the toilet we walked back into the interchange to see Trent Barton 685 on a #6.1 to Bakewell.

Trent Barton 685 in Matlock Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked a Zigzag Group Day ticket at £14 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the Interchange and we headed Northward up the A6. We turned right onto the A615 and we headed into the town centre. We turned left onto Bank Road and we turned left onto Imperial Road. We turned left at the back of the Marks & Spencers Food Hall and we entered the bus station. As we came in we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 11125 on a X17 to Sheffield. At the back of the bus station was a small coach park on which BSS Coaches C20 BSS was parked. We set off onto the Northbound A615 and we passed G-line coach GL17 HOL. We joined the Northbound A6 and we continued Northwards through Darley Dale and Rowsley. We continued Northwards for the last 3 miles or so into Bakewell and as we cam into town most people got up and got off the bus. We ran into the town centre and we did a u-turn at the roundabout where we saw TM Travel 1173 on a #218 to Sheffield. After turning around we headed back South. We got up to get off at the next stop. Matthew took a picture inside Trent Barton 685 before we got off.

Inside Trent Barton 685

Once off the bus we walked up Matlock Street to the roundabout to see if the buses were still at the bus stop. By the time we fought our way up the tourist-busy street the buses had departed. We got to the stop and we saw Hulley's of Baslow 18 on a #178 to Monyash.

Hulley's of Baslow 18 in Bakewell

We walked down Water Street onto Granby Road and we stopped at the toilet by the main car park. Afterwards we walked along Granby Road and we stopped at an ice cream van and Matthew had an ice cream. After we had finished eating the ice cream we walked up a back alley and we came out on Matlock Street. We walked up to Rutland Square and we sat down for a while. We decided to get up and walk around the town for a while. We saw Hulley's of Baslow 4 on a #172 to Matlock.

Hulley's of Baslow 4 in Bakewell

We walked along Bath Street and forwards onto Bridge Street. We crossed over the River Wye and we walked alongside the river. We crossed back over the river on the Love Locks bridge and we spotted a Co-operative Food store onto Market Street and Granby Road. We went in the shop and we brought a can of Coke and a bottle of water, and a few chocolate bars. Once we had finished and paid in the shop the plan had been to walk along Granby Road and turn left to go to the bus stop for the next #6.1 towards Derby. Matthew had other ideas... He decided he wanted to walk back up Matlock Street and wait for the next #218 towards Sheffield. We walked up the street and we sat in the stone bus shelter on Rutland Square. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was TM Travel 636 on a #218 to Sheffield.

TM Travel 636 in Bakewell

We got on the bus which was extremely busy, and we brought TM Travel day tickets at £7 each. We had intended only travelling as far as Baslow and catching something else back. The bus set off onto Bath Street and forwards onto Bridge Street. We crossed over the Wye and we headed Northwards out of town. We veered left onto the B6048 and we headed towards Chatsworth. We turned left onto the B6012 and we turned left into the entrance of the house. We crossed over the River Derwent and we went up to the bus stop near to the house. we saw Back Roads Tours RJ19 HXB, York Pullman YN65 BND, Crusader Travel CRU ????, white minibus DK61 DDN, an unidentified Angus coach, silver minibus KK19 CJF We came out of Chatsworth and we passed Yourbus 1454 on a #217 service. We ran back up to the B6012 and we headed Northwards into Baslow. We turned right onto the A625 and we headed through Froggatt. We turned right onto the B6054 and we ran down to Owler Bar. We turned left onto the A621 and we headed through Totley and Dore station into Sheffield. As we travelled into town we saw First South Yorkshire 63020 on a #97 to Totley. We up abbey lane and onto the Eastbound A625. We veered right onto Psalter Lane and we ran forwards onto Cemetery Road. We joined London Road and we crossed over the ring road into the city centre. We ran past Sheffield Hallam universtity and near to the railway station and we entered the Interchange where we got up and got off the bus. We saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 28677 on layover.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 28677 in Sheffield Interchange

We had a walk around the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. On the East side we found a coach stop area. we saw Johnson Bros National Express liveried coach FJ12 FXA on a #350 to Stanstead Airport.

Johnson Bros FJ12 FXA in Sheffield Interchange

We continued walking around the bus station and we saw First South Yorkshire 63001 on layover.

First South Yorkshire 63001 in Sheffield Interchange

On an adjacent stand we saw First South Yorkshire 60711 on a X54 to Harthill.

First South Yorkshire 60711 in Sheffield Interchange

Matthew attempted to do this bus, but we had already spent loads of money and we didn't have a valid ticket so we had to stop him. Matthew struggled for a little while and he kept trying to go on buses for which we didn't have a ticket. We saw First South Yorkshire 63134 which was going to work a X78 to Harthill. We had to tell him 'You can't go there'. We would have to come back another day and buy the right bus ticket. We had to spend some time sitting down whilst Matthew calmed himself down a little. Once he had calmed we continued around the bus station taking pictures whilst we looked for a TM travel bus that we could catch. We saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 36457 on a #57 to Stocksbridge.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 36457 in Sheffield Interchange

Also seen was First South Yorkshire 37117 on a #74 to Rotherham.

First South Yorkshire 37117 in Sheffield Interchange

We waited at stop B6 for the next TM Travel bus. A short time later we saw TM Travel Solo 1190 on a #4 to Bents Green.

TM Travel 1190 in Sheffield Interchange

We got on the bus and we flashed the TM Travel day tickets to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We arranged to meet mum in the centre of Bents Green. We set off out of the bus station and we ran onto Pond Street. We headed Northwards we turned left onto High Street. We turned left onto Arundel Gate and we ran Southwards. We turned right onto Furnival Gate and we followed the road around onto Charter Row. We turned left onto Fitzwilliam Gate and left onto South Lane. We ran forwards over the ring road onto London Road and we turned right onto Cemetery Road. We ran through Sharrow and forwards onto Psalter Lane. We joined the Westbound A625 and we turned right onto Knowle Lane. We turned right onto Ringinglow Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of TM Travel before it returned towards Sheffield.

TM Travel 1190 in Bents Green

We sat at the bus stop and Matthew ate a chocolate bar whilst we waited. Mum called to say she was stuck in roadworks and the junction she intended to come off at had been closed so she was going to be delayed. We tried to work out which road she would approach from. We walked to the junction on Knowle Lane and Ringington Road where there was a bench. We saw First South Yorkshire 69246 on a #83 to Bents Green.

First South Yorkshire 69246 in Bents Green

A few minutes later we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 19032 on a #88 to Ecclesfield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 19032 in Bents Green

We saw which direction mum was approaching from so we crossed over the road to be in the best place for her to see us. Whilst we waited we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 19179 on a #88 to Ecclesfield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 19179 in Bents Green

Mum appeared and we got into the car. There were sausage rolls and Irn Bru for us waiting. We set off onto Bents Road and we turned right onto the A625. We travelled Westwards out of town through to Calver. We ran forwards onto the B6001 and at the end we turned right onto the A6020. We joined the Northbound A6 and we ran up to Buxton. We joined the A53 and we ran out of town though Flash and Winkhill. We ran South through Blackshaw Moor. We entered the east end of Leek and we turned left onto Ball Haye Road. We turned right onto the A523 and we ran into the centre of Leek. We got back onto the A53 briefly, before we turned into Compton and onto the A520. We ran down through Cheddleton passing Aimee's YK07 BFY on a #117 to Leek. We continued through Wetley Rocks and we saw D&G Bus 145 on a #16 to Leek. We continued through Cellaread to Meir. At Meir we crossed over the roundabout onto the A520 and we turned right onto Waterhead Road. We continued onto Grosvenor Road and we followed the road onto Meir Road. We stopped at Premier TRavel and we saw Premier Travel DY63 UCT.

Premier Travel DY63 UCT in Normacot

Also seen was Premier Travel NG08 EKK.

Premier Travel NG08 EKK in Normacot

We ran down Spring Road and we turned left onto Eversley Road. We turned right onto Normacot Road and we joined the Westbound A50. We came off at the next junction and we went to Z Carz to see what was parked up there this evening. The spare ground was empty as is normally the case these days, so we turned left into Willow Row to see what was in the compound. We saw Z Carz Ford minibus YS09 LWV parked up.

Z Carz YS09 LWV in Longton

Also seen was Z Carz Renault minibus PE10 MJK.

Z Carz PE10 MJK in Longton

We turned around and got back onto the A50 and we went Westwards to Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive where we saw white minibus GR03 DLZ. We turned left on to Finstock Drive and we visited the Co-operative food store. We brought some food and we got back into the car. We continued down Finstock Avenue and we got home around 20:00. For a late tea Matthew had bangers and mash followed by a jam filled shortbread biscuit. We then chilled out at home and uploaded pictures and did some of the Blog. Matthew chilled out om the computer until bedtime around 01:00... Mark.

Trip to Shavington / Newcastle 16-08-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop P	23	First Potteries
67603	Stoke, adj stop Q	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
37156	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, opp Cherry Tree	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to see Grandma later on and going to the pub and returning to Blurton for a long weekend. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre where we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning we went to Shavington by car. We got in the car and we set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill towards Stoke and we turned right onto the A52. We travelled alongside the railway line and we continued past the railway station. We continued past the university and at Joiner Square we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We continued to the end and we turned right onto Waterloo Road. We ran through Cobridge and into Burslem. We continued onto Scotia Road and we by-pass the centre of Tunstall before joining the High Street near to the police station. We continued through Sandyford and Goldenhill and into Kidsgrove. We turned left and we headed to the A34. We ran Southwards towards Chesterton and we joined the Northbound A500. We went under the M6 and we continued past Weston. We turned right onto David Whitby Way and we headed towards Crewe. We turned left onto the A534 and we saw D&G 56 on a #6 service. We turned left onto Gresty Road and we headed Southwards. At the end of Gresty Lane we turned left onto Rope Lane and we stopped at the leisure centre. Once there Matthew we to use the soft play area. There had been a delivery of new equipment so the soft play area had been closed today. After we had finished we went to Crewe by car. We set off along Rope Lane and we turned right onto Gresty Road. We ran up to the centre of Crewe and we parked up. We turned right onto the A534 and we ran past the railway station. We turned right onto Weston Road and we stopped at the pub. For dinner Matthew had Matthew had a Mixed Grill followed by Lemon Meringue Pie for afters. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in the car. We ran Southwards down the A532 and we continue onto David Whitby Way. M6 motorway, We Joined the eastbound A500 and we ran under the M6. We continued Southwards to Talke and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran Southwards through Chesterton and Milehouse and into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road. We re-joined the Southbound A34 and we went past the hospital. We turned left onto Newcastle Lane and we ran up to the centre of Penkhull. We turned onto St Thomas's Place and left onto Princes Road past the old A&E department. At the end we turned left onto the A52. 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 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room whilst he waited for me to come and pick him up. I arrive just after 14:30 and we got ready to go back home for the weekend. When we were ready we went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop by the flat and we waited for a bus towards Stoke. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew we waited for a #25 to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67603 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67603 in Stoke

We decided to do this bus to Newcastle instead. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. After a brief stop in Stoke we set off along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we looked for a bus towards Grandma's house. We spotted First Potteries 37156 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 37156 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we went upstairs. The rear of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 37156 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 37156

Whilst we waited for departure time we saw an unidentified white Ford minibus which was brand new ans till on trade plates. 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 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. We set off onto Occupation Street and we turned left onto the A34. We ran into Trent Vale to the pub. We walked into the pub and Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 65036 on a #101 to Stafford, First Potteries 37159 on a #101 to Hanley and Happy Days 234 running out of service towards the depot. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford. We went Northwards up the A500 to the roundabout at Sideway. At Sideway we turned right onto the A50 and we came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we went to get my car from where it had been left earlier. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we turned right onto Temple Street. Me and Matthew swapped into my car and we set off along Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we crossed over the railway line. We ran forwards Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50. We ran into Blurton along Blurton Road and we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got back to Blurton around 19:45. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and we sent a couple of e-mails. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Trentham 15-08-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63097	Joiners Square, Warrington Road	Hanley, Stop J1	6A	First Potteries
65041	Hanley BS	Trentham Gardens Poachers Cottage PH	101	First Potteries
63179	Trentham, Barlaston Old Road	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
63096	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Trentham Gardens. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went down to Fenton. We set off of foot onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. After crossing over the road we turned right into Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. Part way down Victoria Road we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63097 in Joiners Square

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Victoria Road and at the roundabout we ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. At the ring-road we turned left and we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Lidice Way and turned left onto Lichfield Street. We continued onto Tontine Street and we stopped at The Card Factory. We visited Greggs for a ham sandwich and a bottle of orange Fanta. We walked down Lamb Street and we visited and Body Care and the Body Shop. We walked back upn to Paliament Square and we visited Poundland. After we had finished shopping we walked back down Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. Matthew visited the toilet and after wards drank a bottle of Coke. We waited for the next bus to Trentham. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65041 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65041 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Gardens before we sat down. 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. After a brief stop we Continued onto Barracks Road and forwards onto the Southbound A34. We ran past the hospital into Trent Vale and under the A500 into Hanford. We continued into Trentham and when we got opposite to the old Trentham Gardens entrance 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 Matthew stopped to got to the toilet. Matthew had a chicken sandwich washed down with bottle of Fanta for dinner. We left the Gardens and we crossed over the A34. We headed along the A5035 and we stopped at the bus stop opposite to Bod. We waited for the next bus to Longton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63179 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63179 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Longton Road towards Blurton. We crossed over the canal and the railway line and into Blurton and we turned left into Magdalen Road we saw First Potteries 63098 on a #22 to Newcastle. At the junction we followed the road around to the right onto Finstock Avenue. We turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. Once off the bus Once off we walked over to Tesco and Matthew used the toilet. After we had used the facilities we walked past the bus station and we walked through onto The Strand. We walked up to the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63096 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off. We walked down City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window before we went out. We saw Free Spirits BX62 CNN going towards Stoke. Later on we went downstairs and we went to Tunstall by car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran under the railway line and onto the Northbound A500. We ran Northwards through Etruria and Longport and we joined the Eastbound A527. We ran past the North end of Tunstall and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. Matthew had a burger and fries followed a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished we returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto the Westbound A527 and we ran past the North end of Tunstall and down to the A500. We travelled Southwards through Longport and Etruria and we came off at Stoke. We headed Eastwards on the A52 and we continued into Fenton up City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. Matthew used his computer and watched television. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Crewe 14-08-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63171	Fenton, Sixth Form College	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
67665	Hanley BS	Crewe BS	3	First Potteries
67652	Crewe BS	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
67153	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. we went downstairs. We set of on foot onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street. At the end of the street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we walked down the hill to the bus stop. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63171 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 and up the hill. We crossed over the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We walked down to the stand for the Crewe bus and we waited for the next one. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67665 on a #3 to Crewe. We got on the bus bus and we booked to Crewe before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto trinity Street and then left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams we followed the road around to the left and then back onto marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Buslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. At the corner we turned right onto Tunstall High Street and we continued North onto the A50. We ran through Goldenhill and down the bank into Kidsgrove. We saw First Potteries 65729 on a #3A to Hanley. We ran under the railway line into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34. We continued into Church Lawton and then into Alsager. We cotinued Westwards along the B5077 under the M6 and into Radway Green. We followed the road to the right up Slaughter hill and we continued straigh up into Haslington. We turned left onto Crewe Road and we re-joined the B5077 towards Crewe Green. We crossed over the roundabout onto the Westbound A534 and we ran towards Crewe railway station. We pas the railway station and we continued for around 1/2 mile before turning right into Edlestone Road. We ran into town crossing over the railway line and forwards onto Chester Bridge. We followed the road around onto Delamere Street and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked to the pub. We went to the pub on the corner of the street. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew a had a burger and fries followed by a warm chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished we walked back through the bus station we saw Arriva NW&W 2930 on layover. We waited for the bus back to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67652. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down. off out of the bus station onto Delamere Street and we followed the road around onto Chester Bridge. We ran forwards onto Edleston Road and we turned left onto the A534. We ran past the railway station and we continued up towards Haslington. We turned right onto Slaughter Hill and we ran back through Radway Green and into Alsager. We continued over the A34 and into Staffordshire and we ran under the railway line into Kidsgrove. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and we continued into Sandyford we saw First Potteries 67648 on a #3 to Crewe. We joind Tunstall High Street and then we ran around the town centre and joined Scotia Road near to Asda. We ran up into Burslem and we continued along the A50 into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road to Town Road and we ran into Hanley. We ran down Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran across the shared space past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street. We ran forwards into the bus station. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #5 to Abbey Hulton. We then walked down to the stand for the #23 and we waited for the next bus. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67153. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off onto John Street. we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran part the railway station before going right onto Glebe Street. After a brief stop we continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We got up and got off the bus by the square. Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew waited in his room before going out later. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67661 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67661 in Fenton

Also seen was a grey minibus ??17 ??? going towards Longton.

17 in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries 67639 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67639 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 113 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had Pizzas and chips followed by a Chocolate Gateau. After tea Matthew went out. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road and visited the food place opposite Matthew had a glass of Coke. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we returned to the residential unit. We crossed over the road and we cut through onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back to his room. 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 Hanley / Newcastle 13-08-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67159	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65733	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	4	First Potteries
65733	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. Whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off We walked onto Temple Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We saw First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

We let that bus go and we decided to wait for the next one. A short time later we saw a bus approaching and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

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. down under the railway line and into Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we entered the bus station where we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #3 to Crewe. We got up and got off the and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65733 on a #4 to Audley.

First Potteries 65733 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. 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. We got up and got off the bus and we set of up Castle Walk. We visited the card shop and claire's, and we turned right onto Ironmarket and we visited the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards and a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a burger and fries followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished in the pub we set off along Ironmarket and we turned left onto High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we returned to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65733 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65733 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus 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 into Hanley and into the bus station. Once in the bus station we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67159 in Hanley bus station

We decided to wait for the next bus. we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67151 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67151 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 67151

We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the hill we turned left onto Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road. We continued to the end of Bethedsa Street and we turned right onto Regent Road. We ran forwards onto College Road and we ran down the hill through Shelton. We turned left onto Station Road and we stopped briefly outside the railway station. At the end of station road we turned right onto Glebe Street. We ran onto the one-way system and we followed it onto Church Street. After crossing over 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. We saw A1 Embassy GJ17 OCR. Later on Matthew went downstairs. We set off onto City Road and we walked up to the Health Centre. We returned to the residential unit via the day centre. WE set off onto Glebedale Road and we stopped at the day centre before continuing onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and returned to the residential unit. We went back upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Later on Matthew went out to fetch some food. We set off onto City Road and we visit a take-away. Once we had the food we retirned to the residential unit. We set off onto City Road and we cut through onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. For tea Matthew had Half Pounder Plain Burger. 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.