Trip to Newcastle / Trentham 24-01-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67158	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65031	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
173	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Hanley BS	100	D&G Bus
67154	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the dentist and we saw Roseville Copeland's Tours MIB 992. Matthwe went into the living room and we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car MJ22 HKD parked up. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67158 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus towards Trentham. We waited for a short while and we saw Stanton's of Stoke NXJ 321. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65031 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65031 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Gardens 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 ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham where we saw ABC Supreme HV22 HKP. 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 parked up and we went to the retail village. we stopped at the riverside Cafe and for dinner Matthew had sausage chips and beans washed down with a can of Coke. We walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished shopping we walked down to The News Kiosk Matthew brought bottle of Coke. We went into the gardens and we walked to the North West corner and we stopped to benches sit down on the benches. Matthew had a can of coke. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 173 on a #100 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down. We set off Northwards up through Hanford along the A34 and we saw 1st Class Travel GM18 KXY. When we got to the Northbound A500. The A50 appeared to be busy so we carried onto the Stoke and we turned right onto Church Street and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto College Road and we saw Stoke-on-Trent College DG71 TGZ. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 173.

D&G Bus 173 in Hanley bus station

Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we saw First Potteries 63098 on a #6 to Parkhall.

First Potteries 63098 in Hanley bus station

Afterwards Matthew visited the shop and brought a toffee Crisp. Afterwards we saw First Potteries 67147 on a #7A to Biddulph. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67154 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. For a late tea Matthew had bangers and mash with carrots followed by a cake bar. Matthew also had a can of Irn Bru. Later on Matthew was going out. We went downstairs and out of the residential unit. Transport for the trip was Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road. As we ran up onto King Street we passed the site of the new Burger King being built. We continued up King Street through Foley and into Longton. We turned right into Baths Road and we ran up to the roundabout. After doing a u-turn we headed back onto Baths Road and into the retail park. We went in the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew down with a glass of Coke. After we had finished eating we got in the taxi and we set off out of the retail park onto Baths Road. We turned left under the railway bridge and we headed along King Street through Foley and into Fenton. We ran forwards onto City Road and we turned left onto Smitpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit and we saw Shelton Care Group SH71 KMZ outside. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. 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 Wrexham / Llangollen 21-01-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1001	Wrexham BS	Llangollen, Parade Street	5	Arriva NW&W
1009	Llangollen, Parade Street	Ruabon, Hand Hotel	5	Arriva NW&W
1006	Ruabon, Hand Hotel	Llangollen, Parade Street	5	Arriva NW&W
SN15 ETD	Llangollen, Parade Street	Glyndyfrdwy, St Thomas` Church	T3	Lloyds Coaches
SN15 ETF	Glyndyfrdwy, St Thomas` Church	Johnstown, Co-op	T3	Lloyds Coaches
2975	Johnstown, Co-op	Wrexham BS	2	Arriva Midlands

Today we decided to re-visit Wrexham. Earlier in the week I had asked Matthew went he wanted to go and he had pointed to Wrexham on the map. Research consisted of looking at where we ate last time (Crewe) and what tickets we brought (1 bws). We also checked the weather. It was for cold dry weather with some sunshine. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast for breakfast and a can of orange Fanta. We set off just before 11:00 and we got in the car. through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued down Wheildon Road and we joined the Northbound A500. We went under the M6 and we travelled to the South of Crewe towards Nantwich. We decided to eat on the way so we turned right onto David Whitby Way. We turned left onto the A532 and we turned left into Cowley Way and to the truckstop. We parked up and we went inside. Matthew wanted the toilet so was walked across the way to the toilet block. Mum had ordered the food whilst we were over there Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished we continued towards Wrexham via a petrol station. We set off onto Cowley Way and we turned left onto A532. Near to the railway station we saw Eminence BV19 YKO. We continued Northwards up Vernon Way and at the end we saw D&G 128 on a #8. We turned left to continue along the A532 and we past the retail park and crossed over the railway line. We turned left and headed Southwards and we ran down into Tesco. We went to fill up at Tesco put they didn't have the fuel we wanted. We head Westwards onto Wistaston Road and we joined the A532. We joined the Southbound joined the Southbound A530 and we ran down towards Nantwich. We joined the Westbound A51 and we ran around the Northside of Nantwich. We ran through Reeseheath and we joined the Westbound A534. We travelled west for around 4 miles and we crossed over the A49. We crossed over the A41 at Croxton and we continued to the eastern edge of Wrexham. We continued onto Holt Street and we ran into the centre of town. We veered right onto Chester Street and we turned left into the library car park. The car park was full so we drove around to the bus station and mum dropped us off. We said goodbye and we headed into the bus station. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we had a walk around to see what we might catch. We saw M&H Coaches YJ71 GTU on a #29 to Mold.

M&H Coaches YJ71 GTU in Wrexham bus station

On layover in the layover area of the bus station was Arriva NW&W 1008 on a #41 to Wrexham Industrial estate.

Arriva NW&W 1008 in Wrexham bus station

We waited for quite a while. We must have just missed the 13:30 to Llangollen but we didn't see it. Whilst we waited for the next bus we saw Arriva Midlands 2975 on a #2C to Cefn Bychan.

Arriva Midlands 2975 in Wrexham bus station

After what felt like a considerable wait we saw a bus approaching. As it got on stand we saw it was Arriva NW&W 1001 on a #5 to Llangollen.

Arriva NW&W 1001 in Wrexham bus station

We got on the bus and we brought 1bws day tickets at £6.00 each before going upstairs and sitting down in one of the bays of 4 sets around a table. We set off along Trinity Street and we followed the one way system around onto King Street. We joined the A5152 and we ran past Wrexham Central. We headed out of town through Rhostyllen and under the A483. We continued through Pentre Bychan and through Johnstown. We continued into Ruabon and we turned right onto the A539. We ran through Acrefair and Trevor and we entered intl Llangollen from the East side. In the town we turned left onto Castle Street and we crossed over the river Dee. We turned right onto Market Street. We turned right onto East Street and we ran to the end where we got stopped in traffic. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew got another picture of Arriva NW&W 1001 before it returned to Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 1001 in Llangollen

Once of the bus we walked around the corner onto Castle Street and we stood on the bridge. On the way back we stopped at the Cottage Tearooms and Bistro. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards Matthew had a slice of Chocolate cake and a can of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and met up with uncle Dave again. We went back around the corner onto Parade Street and we waited for the next bus. A short time later the bus appeared. It was Arriva NW&W 1009 on a #5 to Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 1009 in Llangollen

We got on the bus and we placed the 1 bws tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs. The rear of the top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 1009 before we sat down.

Inside Arriva NW&W 1009

We set off along Parade Street and we turned left onto Castle Street. We crossed over the river and we turned right onto the Eastbound A539. We ran through Trevor and Acrefair. At the big roundabout we veered left onto the Northbound B5605. We got up and got off the bus as we approached Ruabon railway station. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 1009 as it continued towards Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 1009 in Ruabon

We thought we had missed Lloyd Coaches SN15 ETD coming the other way on a T3 to Barmout, but it had gone up towards the railway station. At the same time, the late running #5 appeared. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 1006 on a #5 to Llangollen.

Arriva NW&W 1006 in Ruabon

We got on the bus and we placed the 1 bws tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off Southwards along the B5605 and we turned right onto the A539. We ran through Acrefair and Trevor and we entered into Llangollen from the East side. In the town we turned left onto Castle Street and we crossed over the river Dee. We turned right onto Market Street. We turned right onto East Street and we ran to the end where we got stopped in traffic. We got up and got off the bus. Right behind us was Lloyds Coaches SN15 ETD on a T3 to Barmouth.

Lloyds Coaches SN15 ETD in Llangollen

We got on the bus and we placed the 1 bws tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Parade Street and we turned right onto Castle Street. We turned right onto the Westbound A5 and we ran out of town. There was a dead connection at Corwen, and to be safe we decided to go about 1/2 way. We ran through Berwyn and we decide that we would go to Glyndyfrdwy. When we got into the village we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road to the opposite stop. Whilst there we saw blue minibus GL70 HCG.

GL70 HCG in Glyndyfrdwy

There was nthing around this part of the village except a butchers that was closed. We looked into the bag for something to eat and all we could find was some really crushed up shortcake biscuits! Matthew ate the biscuit dust and afterwards washed it down with a can of Irn Bru. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Lloyds Coaches SN15 ETF on a T3 to Wrexham.

Lloyds Coaches SN15 ETF in Glyndyfrdwy

We got on the bus and we placed the 1 bws tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs. We set off along the A5 and we through Berwyn into the West end of Llangollen. It was starting to go dark now. We turned left onto Market Street and we turned left onto East Street. We turned right onto Parade Street and we stopped at the main stop in Llangollen for a short time. A few minutes later we set off along Parade Street and we turned left onto Castle Street. We crossed over the river and we turned right onto the Eastbound A539. We ran through Trevor and Acrefair. At the big roundabout we veered left onto the Northbound B5605. We ran through Ruabon and as we headed Northwards we passed Former Arriva Kent and Herts 4036 on a #2A to Oswestry which is now based at Oswestry. We continued for around another mile up to Johnstown and we got up and got off by the big Co-op. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Lloyds Coaches SN15 ETF as it continued Northwards towards Wrexham.

Lloyds Coaches SN15 ETF in Johnstown

Once off the bus we headed into the Co-op. We brought a bottle of Coke and some chciken popcorn as well as a couple of chocolate bars. We used the cash machine and as we were walking back to the bus stop we spotted a bus pull up on the bus stop. It was Arriva Midlands 2975 on a #2 to Wrexham. We got on the bus and we flashed the 1 bws ticket to the driver for the final time today before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of Johnstown and we continued into Rhostyllen and we ran under the A483. We ran up the A5152 the last two miles or so into the cente of Wrexham and past Wreham General railway station. We turned right into Regent Street and left into King Street. We turned left into Lord Street and we stopped outside the bus station. where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Arriva Midlands 2975 before it worked back to Oswestry.

Arriva Midlands 2975 in Wrexham bus station

We walked onto Trinity Street and we view the buses on layover. We saw Arriva NW&W 1002 on layover in between runs on the #41 to Wrexham Industrial Estate.

Arriva NW&W 1002 in Wrexham bus station

We went to the toilet and afterwwards we walked across to King Street. Mum appeared in the car and we did a crew change. Matthew had a large can of Irn Bru. Once in the car we drove along King Street and we turned left onto Lord Street. We turned left onto Trinity Street and left onto Rhosddu Road. We turned right onto the A5152 and right onto Chester Street. We followed the road around onto Holt Street and we turned right onto Market Street. We parked up and I went to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage, chips and gravy. Once I had finished eating we set off along Market Street and we turned right onto Holt Street. We ran to the edge of town and we joined the Eastbound A534. We ran out of town through Rhosnesni and we joined the main A534 and ran Eastwards out of town. We ran up to Nantwich crossing the A41 and A49. We joined the A51 and we passed the site of a new Shell petrol station where work has statrted. We continued Nantwich by-pass and we ran around the North side of town and we joined the A500. We crossed under the M6 and we continued through Longport and Etruria into Stoke and we forgot to come off the A500 for uncle Dave. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we headed up to Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and left onto Grove Road and we ran into Fenton. We dropped off uncle Dave's house. Matthew used the toilet and added some dates to uncle Dave's calendar. We got back in the car and we ran back up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We ran through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and left onto Finstock Avenue and back to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 20-01-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67159	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries
67172	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35946	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, O/s Cherry Tree PH	25	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 Blurton and we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley. Matthew went into the living room and we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Chrsitchurch Street and we went to the post office. After we had finished we went to Hanley in a Intercity taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off along Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. On George Street we saw Stanton's of Stoke FSU 359. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we headed down to Joiners Square. We ran to the edge odf Hanley and we stopped at Venus Fish Bar for dinner. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with can of orange Tango. When we had finished eating we crossed over the ring road and we cut through onto Birch Terrace. We walked onto Lichfield Street and around the corner onto Old Hall Street. We stopped at B&M and we brought some razors. When we had finished we walked around the corner onto Lichfield Street and into the bus station. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus to Fenton. We saw First Potteries 67156 on a #7A to Biddulph. We were waiting for a bus back to Fenton. As short time later a bus appeared. It was First Potteries 67159 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67159 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 out of the bus station and down John Street. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and left onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and right onto Birch Terrace. We ran past the site where work has started on the new Etruscan Square project. We turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. 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 the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Matthew had a piece of cake with icing and hundreds and thousands. Around 15:20 I cam to pick up Matthew. Matthew came downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Stanton's of Stoke 815 DYE.

Stanton's of Stoke 815 DYE in Fenton

We stooed at the stop and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. It was First Potteries 67172 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67172 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 looked for another bus to catch towards Grandma's. Almost immediately we saw a bus come into the bus station. It was First Potteries 35946 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35946 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the Hospital before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus loaded quickly and departed almost immediately and we saw First Potteries 33830 on a #25 to Keele. 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, Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 35946 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35946 in Newcastle

We walked up to the hill towards grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru. When it was time to go we said goodbye to Grandma and we got in the car. We set off just before 18:00 and we ran down Victoria Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale past the site of a new Greggs. We continued through Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63115 on a #101 to Stafford. Once we had finished eating we got in the car and we set of along the A34 through Hanford and into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and sent a couple of e-mails. Matthew also had a caramel Freddo. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Smallthorne 19-01-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67180	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67174	Newcastle BS	Smallthorne, Ashman Street	98	First Potteries
65042	Smallthorne, Regina Street	Newcastle BS	98	First Potteries
63177	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4A	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, Christchurch Street	1A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew didn't go out today due to the snow and he stayed in until later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went out he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Blurton and we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the stop opposite the flats and we saw blue minibus DG52 CXP. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67180 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards the Smallthorne. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67174 on a #98 to Ball Green. We got on the bus and we booked to Norton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout onto the A527 and headed through Wolstanton where we saw Stotts ST69 OTT. We turned right onto Porthill Bank and we we went down the hill and over the A500. We crawled into Longport past the site of the new petrol station and up the hill to Burslem. The road were still busy as we went up Moorland Road. We went over Smallthorne Roundabouts and down Ford Green Road. We got up and got off the bus by the former indian restaurant that has been runoured to be a new Wetherspoons pub. We crossed over Ford Green Road. The chip shop and we were tempted by the smell of the chips. We stopped at Joe's house and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of Cherry Coke. We walked turned onto Ford Green Road. to wait for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 65042 on a #98 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down. We set off onto Ford Green Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and ran up through Smallthorne to the roundabout we turned left onto Moorland Road and we ran down to Burslem. We continued through Burslem to Longport and over the A500 and up Porthill Bank. We turned left at the roundabout and we ran through Wolstanton and May Bank into Newcastle. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout and we ran down Barracks Road and into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. After a short while First Potteries 63177 on the #4A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. When it was time to go 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 waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street we saw Harry Shaw YR17 CYL at the depot. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500. We ran under the railway line 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. We then walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 23 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 23 in Fenton

Whilst we waited we saw Lucky Seven BN14 JCY.

Lucky Seven BN14 JCY in Fenton

Behind us was Stanton's of Stoke XLM 923. For tea Matthew had Sausage, bacon, egg and beans followed by cake. Later on Matthew went downstairs to go to the bin and throw away some rubbish. Afterwards Matthew went across the road and had a drink of coke. Afterwards he returned across the road. 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 Crewe / Hanley 18-01-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley, stop J1	23	First Potteries
47520	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	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 65032 on a #11 to Newcastle. Later on Matthew was going out. We went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We set off onto onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road. We turned left into Aldi and Matthew went into the shop to do some shoppping. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the residential unit in Autocabs taxi. We set off up Victoria Road and we ran down to joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. We ran up to the ring road and we ran anti-clockwise around Hanley. We turned right onto the A50 and we ran Northwards through Cobridge into Burslem past the past Lidl. We around the back of Tunstall High Street past the police station. We re-joined the High Street and ran through Sandyford. We ran through Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove. We went under the railway line and into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34 onto the B5077. We continued into Alsager and we ran forwards into Radway Green. We continued up Slaughter hill and we ran up to Haslington before running towards Crewe along the A534. We ran inti the town and past the railway station before turning right into Edleston Road and we saw Arriva NW&W 3161 on a #38 to Macclesfield. We ran into the centre of Crewe and we followed the road around onto Delamere Street. We walked onto the bus station is currently being re-developed and we have set up a new temporary bus station to the West of the original site. We sat down in the chip restaurant and we order our food. Matthew went to the toilet and the food arrived. He had Chips beans and sausage with 2 round of bread and butter washed down with a cup of Coke. After we had finished eating headed back to the bus station. After we had finished we walked back through the bus station. When we had finished we returned We got in the car and we set off onto Edleston Road and we turned left onto the A534. We ran past the railway station and we continued up towards Haslington and we saw Arriva NW&W 3160 on a #37 to Crewe. 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 joined Tunstall High Street and 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 Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we turned right onto the A52. We ran forwards past the railway station and we veered left towards Fenton. We turned left onto City Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Mathew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. He also watched buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned onto Christchurch Street and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 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. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus at the top of John Street. We walked down John Street and we crossed over Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Sun Street and we saw Lucky Seven BV63 XRR.

Lucky Seven BV63 XRR in Hanley

We walked to a unit and we went to Truninja. Matthew had a session in the play area and returned to walked. We set off along Sun Street and we turned left onto Broad Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Piccadilly and we walked up Stafford Street. We walked through Percy Street and across onto Parliament Row. We stopped at McDonalds and we had tea. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we walked along Parliament Row and we walked onto Old Hall Street. We walked up Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63115 on a #11 to Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 47520 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 47520 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room and had some cheesecake. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Trentham 17-01-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67158	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65031	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
65031	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
63097	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries
35942	Stoke, stop N	Shelton, Beresford Street	25	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 67156 on a #23 to Hanley. Later on Matthew was going out. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-op and Matthew had a bottle of Coke. We set off onto Christchurch street and we turned left onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car MC22 HRU outside there yard. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67158 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street. Outside the baths we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 992. We turned left onto Barracks Road and we went back towards Newcastle before doing a U turn between Morrisons and going up Barracks Road before entering the bus station from the Southern end. Once we got ot the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Whilst we decided what to catch next we saw First Potteries 35946 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35946 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65031 on a #101 to Meir.

First Potteries 65031 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Garden before we sat down. 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 Motts UK20 MTT. 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 parked up and we went to the retail village. we stopped at the riverside Cafe and for dinner Matthew had sausage chips and beans washed down with a can of Coke. We walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. We went into the gardens and we walked to the North West corner and we stopped to benches sit down on the benches. Matthew had a can of coke. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65031 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65031 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards through Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station. After a brief stop we continued towards Hanley. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and when we got to Hartshill we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We ran over the railway line and canal and we went up to Snow Hill. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67178 on a #11B to Bentilee.

First Potteries 67178 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63097 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 35940 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned left onto Market Street and right onto Commerce Street past the former Co-op Bank. We went arounf the roundabout and turned right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. Once we were ready we went downstairs and out of the unit. We set off outside and we saw Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG outside the residential unit. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto City Road past the new sheltered housing complex. We crossed over the A500 and went into Stoke town centre. We crossed the road to wait for the next station bound bus. When it turned up it was required First Potteries 35942 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and booked to the railway station before sitting down. The bus set off out of Stoke town centre and across the A500. We crossed under the railway line before turning left onto the A52. At the eother end of the road we turned left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we we walked down College Road and we went into Hanley Park for a while. We walk northwards through the park and into the North West corner to the sensory play area where Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. Matthew walked to the toilet. and visited the ice cream van. Matthew had an ice cream with a Flake. Matthew highlights of the bus sightings included Copeland's Tours MIB 516. We walked through the park and we saw the cafe in the park. After spending a while there we walked back to the South East corner of the park. we walked down Avenue Road. When it was time to go home we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi we set off along Avenue Road. We turned right onto Boughey Road and left onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning left onto City Road. We ran up the hill to Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street andn we returned tom the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room for a short while. For tea Matthew had steak pie and chips followed by treacle tart and custard. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Meir 16-01-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65029	Hanley BS	Meir, Youth Centre	6A	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 67156 on a #23 to Hanley. Later on Matthew was going out. We went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car DS21 SZX outside there yard. We carried on down the road and we waited for a First Potteries bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63097 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street. and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road. We went under the railway line and we turned left onto Leek Road. We ran alongside the railway and we ran forwards onto Station Road. At the mini roundabout we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We walked up Lichfield Street. We went forwards onto Tontine Street and we walked onto Tontine Square and we sat down on a bench and Matthew had his sausage roll for dinner washed down bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we went to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. After visiting shops in the shopping centre and we headed down to supercuts where Matthew used the toilet. We went upstairs to the bubble tea cafe and Matthew had a cake washed down with a can of Coke. Upper Market Square. We visited a cash machine and we withdrew some money. After we walked up a back alley and we came out on Tontine Street ans forwards onto Lichfield Street. We continued into the bus station. We saw First Potteries 63098 on a #7A to Biddulph. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65029 on a #6A to Newstead.

First Potteries 65029 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Meir before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We continued onto City Road and forwards onto King street. We ran through Foley and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and then we continued onto Uttoxeter Road. We ran through Normacot and then we joined the A50. We ran fast up to Meir and we came off the A50 onto Broadway. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A520 and we got up and got off the bus. Once off and we walked back onto the A520 and we saw Stanton's of Stoke TPY 245. We turned into KFC. Matthew went to the toilet and then they ordered some food. Matthew had a washed down with a cup of Coke. We sat in the window and we watched the traffic on the roundabout. Once we had finished eating we returned to Fenton. We had an Intercity taxi back to the residential unit. We set off along the A520 and at th roundabout we joined the Westbound A50. We ran fast through Normacot and Longton to Heron Cross where we came off the A50. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around to the left onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We ran onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. For tea Matthew had ham and mash followed by a jam filled sponge. Later on we went out to Longton in a car. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto City Road. We ran forwards onto King Street and through Foley into Longton. We turned right onto Baths Road and we went to the Tesco Petrol Station. Once we had filled up with fuel we set off onto Baths Road and We went to Costa Coffee. Matthew went to the toilet and had chocolate & salted caramel cake and a bottle of Fanta Orange. We set off out of Costa Coffee onto Baths Road. We passed the bus station. We turned right onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit and we went upstairs to his room. went to his room. He watched television and used 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