Monday, 13 October 2025

Trip to Etruria / Wolstanton 13-10-2025

Today Matthew was returning to Fenton, but first he was going out for dinner and to do his weekly shopping. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up at 10:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After some time on the computer and time getting ready, we set off just before 12:00. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive at the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and we ran to the other end and joined the Westbound A50. We got onto the Northbound A50 and headed through Stoke and we saw white minibus BA65 KXB. We came off the A500 at Shelton New Road and we turned right as if we were going to re-join the Siouthbound A500. We turned right onto Garner Street and we stopped near to the food truck. For dinner Matthew had a cumberland ring with bacon and egg on a bap, washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we got back into the car and we set off along Garner Street. We joined the Eastbound A53. We turned left onto Forge Lane and we saw First Potteries 63113 on a #38 to Kidsgrove. We turned left onto Shelton Boulevard and we crossed over the railway line on the new Etruria Valley Link Road and we and we ran under the A500 and turned left into the retail park. We parked up near to Asda and we saw blue minibus WR70 XVN.


WR70 XVN in Wolstanton
We went into Asda and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we went around and picked up his weekly shopping. When we had finished we went to the till and we paid for the shopping. We came out of Asda and we saw blue minibus OE69 MXV parked up. We went back to the car and we set off out of the retail park. As we left the retail park we joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Stoke to Sideway. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off by the BET365 statdium and headed Southwards down Stanley Matthews Way. We turned left onto the A5035 and we saw silver minibus PE54 UMM. We got back to Blurton around 13:36. Matthew went on his computer and had his chocolate cake washed down with a can of Coke.

Saturday, 11 October 2025

Trip to Wednesfield / West Bromwich 11-10-2025



























































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7Wednesfield. Bentley Bridge Retail ParkBilston Interchange53Banga Travel
2234Bilston InterchangeWest Bromwich BS43NX West Midlands
1843West Bromwich BSStone Cross, Hall Green Road4NX West Midlands
32237Stone Cross, Jervois LaneWest Bromwich BS4HRotala Diamond
15019West Bromwich BSLeveretts, Middlemore Road61Rotala Diamond
4743Leveretts, Island RoadWest Bromwich BS74NX West Midlands
5404West Bromwich BSBilston, War Memorial (Stop BA)79NX West Midlands


Today we decided to go to the West Midlands. We had originally decided to go to Wolverhampton, but the plans changed as you will see. Research for the trip consisted of looking at what older double deckers were left and at what National Express depots. We also looked at the weather, which was for dry and cloudy with the possibility of some sunshine. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready to go out and we left arounbd 11:50. We set off thr 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 turned right onto City Road so that we could joined the Southbound A500. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran Southwards through Hanford down to the M6. We joined the Southbound M6 and we headed through Staffordshire. As we travelled down the M6 we saw Selwyns BV24 ZHE(#121) 2 unidentified Alfa coaches, 3 unidentified Leons coaches and 2 unidentified Aziz coaches. We came off the M6 at junction 12 and we joined the Eastbound A5. We went for a couple of miles before stopping at the Truckers Rest truck stop. We sat down and mum ordered dinner for us. For dinner Matthew had a full English breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. We order cake and custard for Matthew which he took to have later on. In the car park we saw red minibus VN19 ZDE parked up. We got in the car and we set off onto the Eastbound A5. We turned right onto the A4601 and we ran forwards onto the A460. We crossed over the M6 and we continued along the A460. We turned left onto the B4484 and we turned right onto Prestwood Road West. We turned left onto Victoria Road and at the end we turned right onto Graisley Lane. We turned right onto Wolverhampton Road and we turned right onto New Cross Avenue. We turned right onto Wednesfield Way and we walked onto Bentley Bridge Way. We saw National Express West Midlands 2069 on a #9 to Wolverhampton. A short time later we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Banga Travel 7 on a #53 to Bilston.


Banga Travel 7 in Wednesfield
We got on the bus and we booked nBus Day Tickets at £5.20 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Bentley Bridge Way and we ran forwards onto Kenmare Way. We turned left onto Well Lane and we turned right onto Alfred Squire Road. We turned right onto Neachells Lane and we headed Southwards. We crossed over the A454 into Portobello and we ran forwards onto Moseley Road. We turned right onto Proud's Lane and we ran into Bilston. We turned right onto the A41 and we turned right onto Hall Street. We entered the bus station from the South Eastern corner and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw National Express West Midlands 1928 on a #34 to Walsall.


NX West Midlands 1928 in Bilston interchange
Matthew decided he wanted to have a bit of an explore of Bilston, so we cut through Stafford Street onto Church Street. We saw a bakery, but there was very little left apatrt from a few jam tarts! We continued along onto High Street and we stopped at a pu. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When we had finished our drinks we left the pub and we walked back along High Street onto Church Street. We cit through the garden and we had a look around at something we might catch. After a few minutes we saw a bus Matthew ddecided to do. As we got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 2234 on a #43 to West Bromwich.


NX West Midlands 2234 in Bilston interchange
We set off out of the interchange and we ran onto Hall Street. We joined the Southbound A41 and we crossed over the A463 heading towards Loxdale. We turned left onto Bankfield Road and we turned right onto Nettlefolds Way and we turned left onto the A4037 and then right onto Upper Church Lane. We turned left onto St Mark's Road and right onto Watts Road. We ran through the estate along Highfield Road and we turned right onto Cupfields Avenue. At the roundabout we turned right onto Powis Avenue and then left onto Bourne Avenue. We ran onto Toll End Road and we continued Southwards into Great Bridge. After crossing over the A461 we turned right onto Whitehall Road. We continued forwards onto Greets Green Road and Forwards again through various different roads and lanes until passed the National Express West Midlands depot on Oak Lane. We ran int the centre of West Bromwich before we turned left onto St Michael Street and into the bus station. Once off the bus Matthew went to try and find cake again. We headed into the King's Square shopping centre and in the middle was a cafe. Matthew bought a bakewell tart and a bottle of Coke. We decided to have this take-away and after we had paid for them we put them in the trip bag. We came out of the shopping centre and back into the bus station. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a look around to see what we might catch. We saw National Express West Midlands 4963 parked up in the layover area.


NX West Midlands 4963 in West Bromwich bus station
We continued around the bus station. Whilst I though Matthew might head to Wednesbury on a #40 or a #47, Matthew spotted a Scania single decker enter the bus station. As it came on stand we saw it was National Express West Midlands 1843 on a #4 to Walsall.


NX West Midlands 1843 in West Bromwich bus station
We got on and we flashed the nBus ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station. We turned right onto the West Bromwich Ringway and we turned right onto St Michaels Street. We ran forwards onto New Street. At the roundabout we crossed over the A41 an we ran forwards onto the A4031. We ran into Stone Cross and we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus we took another picture of National Express West Midlands 1843 as it continued towards Walsall.


NX West Midlands 1843 in Stone Cross
Once off the bus we walked around the island on the A4031 and onto the other side so that we could catch a bus back towards West Bromwich. We did not have to wait long before we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Rotala Diamond 32237 on a #4H to Hayley Green.


Rotala Diamond 32237 in Stone Cross
We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A4031 and we ran along All Saints Way past the hospital and we crossed over the A41. We ran along the Linkway and forwards onto New Street. We ran forwards onto St Michaels Street and we turned left onto West Bromwich Ringway before entering the bus station. The bus pulled up and we got up and got off the bus. We spotted a bus and Matthew immediately wanted to catch it. We saw it was Rotala Diamond 15019 on a #61 to Perry Barr.


Rotala Diamond 15019 in West Bromwich bus station
We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day ticket to the driver before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto the West Bromwich Ringway. We turned right onto the High Street and we headed Eastwards. We ran forwards onto Birmingham Road and we saw National Express 4955 on a #74 to Dudley. We turned left onto Beeches Road and we turned onto Europa Avenue and we ran under the A41. We ran clockwise ariubd the Avenue and we ran back under the A41 and we turned left onto Beeches Road. We rejoined the A41 and we crossed ver the M5. We continued along the A41 past The Hawthorns into Leveretts and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Rotala Diamond 15019 as it continued towards Perry Barr.


Rotala Diamond 15019 in Leveretts
We crossed over the A41 and we walked Eastwards towards the nearest bus stop. We waited for a #74 back towards West Bromwich. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw National Express West Midlands 4743 on a #74 to West Bromwich.


NX West Midlands 4743 in Leveretts
We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along the A41 and we ran past The Hawthorns. We crossed over the M5 and we continued along the A41 into West Bromwich. We ran to the edge of town and we turned left onto the West Bromwich Ringway. We ran past the bus station and we turned right onto St Michael Street. We turned right into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus back towards Bilston. Whilst wewaited we saw National Express West Midlands 6806 on a #5 to Sutton Coldfield.


NX West Midlands 6806 in West Bromwich bus station
Also seen was Rotala Diamond 32134 on a 4H to Hayley Green.


Rotala Diamond 32134 in West Bromwich bus station
A few minutes later we saw a bus come on stand. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 5404 on a #79 to Wolverhampton.


NX West Midlands 5404 in West Bromwich bus station
We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus ticket to to the driver before we went upstairs. We set off out of bus station onto Holyhead Road and we turned right onto the the A461. We turned left onto Trouse Lane and we headed North. We continued up the A462 for around 1/4 of a mile and then we turned left onto Woden Road West. We turned right onto Dangerfield Lane and at the end we turned right onto the Eastbound A4038. We ran into Darlaston and we turned left onto St Lawrence Way. After doing a u-turn at the next roundabout we headed South and stopped at the bus terminus outside the Asda store. After a brief stopped we went south onto the A4038 and we ran Westwards over the Walsall canal onto the A41. We ran then last mile or so into Bilston and then we crossed over the A463. We got up and got off by the war memorial an Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 5404 before it carried on towards Wolverhampton.


NX West Midlands 5404 in Bilston
Once off the bus we walked through the memorial garden and onto Hall Street. We went into the Interchange and Matthew used the toilet. We though mum was coming to meet us on Church Street. We cut through onto Church Street and we turned right onto the A41. We found out mum had parked back by the Interchange we cut through the memorial a second time and into the Interchange and we saw Banga Travel 9 on a #530 to Rocket Pool.


Banga Travel 9 in Bilston interchange
We got in the car and we ran onto Wood Street. We joined the Eastbound A463 and we ran to the roundabout. We did a 180 and we headed Westwards. We turned right onto Coseley Road and right onto High Street. We parked up and we went to the chip shop. I got some food and came back to the car. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Cherry Coke. We set off onto High Street and we turned left onto Cosoely Road. We turned left onto the A463 and we headed Eastwards to the motorway. We joined the Northbound M6 and we headed into Staffordshire. It was dark now as we headed towards homne. We came off the M6 and junction 15 and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran through Sideway and into Stoka and we came off the A500. We did a u-turn and we ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we ran under the railway line. We stopped to drop off uncle Dave and we returned up Wheildon Road. We ran forwards on to Grove Road and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we continued through Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and we got back to Blurton just before 20:00. Matthew had his medication and afterwards had chocolate cake and custard. We did some of the Blog and we wrote e-mails. Later on Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew went to bed around 00:30... Mark

Friday, 10 October 2025

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 10-10-2025
















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67154Fenton, Royal OakHanley BS23First Potteries
63174Hanley BSFenton, adj Travers Court11First Potteries
63362Fenton, adj Travers CourtNewcastle BS11First Potteries
35685Newcastle BSNewcastle, O/s The Cherry Tree PH25First Potteries


Today Matthew was going to Blurton. We was also going to visit Grandma and going to the pub. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had his medication. He had a banana pancake for breakfast. Matthew spent some time looking out of the window looking at buses. We saw . Later on Matthew went out on the bus. We set off onto Temple Street and we walked around the corner onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.


First Potteries 67154 in Fenton
We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before 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 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. We went into the museum and Matthew visited the natural history section to look at the stuffed animals. He also went to the space exhibition and had his photo taken in a spacesuit. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we left the museum. Later on Magtthew set off up John Street and onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we visited the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over the ring Road anonto Lichfield Street and we headed into the bus station. We waied for a bus towards Fenton. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63174 on a #11 to Newcastle.


First Potteries 63174 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 recent arrival First Potteries 36250 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran under the railway line. We turned left onto Markets Street and we followed the one-way system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off the bus. We cut through onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out on his room. Around 14:30 we came to pick up Matthew. He got his things ready and he came downstairs. We set off onto Temple Street and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the bus stop and we waited for bus towards Newcastle. whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.


First Potteries 67157 in Fenton
A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63362 on a #11 to Newcastle.


First Potteries 63362 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 we saw Travel Express SH70 EVN turn into a side street. We ran forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill and 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 saw Arriva Midlands 2968 on a #64 to Market Drayton.


Arriva Midlands 2968 in Newcastle bus station
A short time later we saw First Potteries 35941 on a #25 to Hanley.


First Potteries 35941 in Newcastle bus station
Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 63361 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.


First Potteries 63361 in Newcastle bus station
A short time later we saw the bus we wanted to catch. As it came on stand we saw it was First Potteries 35685 on a #25 to Hanley.


First Potteries 35685 in Newcastle bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we went upstairs and sitting down. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. We got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 35685 as it continued towards Hanley.


First Potteries 35685 in Newcastle
We crossed over the A34 and we walked up to the hill towards grandma's. We continued up the hill and into grandma's house. 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 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 63364 on a #101 to Hanley and D&G Bus 42 on a #22 to Longton. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and sent a couple of e-mails. Later on Matthew some Strawberry sweets and a can of Cherry Coke. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Thursday, 9 October 2025

Trip to Newcastle / Kidsgrove 09-10-2025
















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6009Fenton, adj Travers CourtNewcastle BS1AD&G Bus
63176Newcastle BSKidsgrove, St Johns RC38First Potteries
63112Kidsgrove, St Johns RCNewcastle BS39First Potteries
6008Newcastle BSFenton, Christchurch Street1D&G Bus
67153Fenton, Royal OakHanley BS23First Potteries
67173Hanley BSFenton, adj Travers Court11First Potteries


Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. Matthew got ready to go to Newcastle. Whilst getting ready we saw Travel Express SM65 DMY heading towards Stoke. 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 HK22 WCU parked up. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was D&G Bus 6009 on a #1A to Audley.


D&G Bus 6009 in Fenton
We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Travel Express KV63 ODM and ABC Supreme HV22 HKK. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later our bus appeared. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a back to Talke Pits. After a short while we saw First Potteries 63557 on a #39A to Butt Lane. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63176 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.


First Potteries 63176 in Newcastle bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Talke Pits before sitting down towards the back of the bus. set of out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran Northwards past the bus garage and we ran through Milehouse. We ran Northwards to the McDonald roundabout and we turned left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto Chesterton High Street. We turned right onto Crackley Bank and we ran through Crackley and Red Street. We crossed over the A500 and we veered left onto Talke High Street. We turned right somewhere and left onto Chester Road. We re-joined the road and we ran forwards onto Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto the A34 and up towards somewhere where we turned right onto the B5371. We turned right onto Mitchell Avenue and we turned left onto Lower Ash Road. We turned right onto First Avenue and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5371 we walked onto the A50 and onto Heathcote Street and Matthew visited the toilet. As we walked through the King Street and we turned left onto Somerset Avenue. We turned right onto Victoria Avenue and we stopped at one of the house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. We continued along Victoria Avenue and we walked along a path onto Bedford Road. We turned right onto King Street and we walked down Attwood Street and we turned left onto Liverpool Road and we turned into the B5371 and we headed into Kidsgrove Methodist Church. Matthew to the toilet and I ordered the food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we walked down the B5371 to the Hanley bus stop. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 116 on a #95 to Biddulph.


D&G Bus 116 in Kidsgrove
As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63112 on the #39 to Hanley.


First Potteries 63112 in Kidsgrove
We set off along The Avenue. We turned left onto Lower Ash Road and right onto Mitchell Avenue. We turned left onto Harecastle Avenue and we turned left onto The A34. We ran up to the traffic lights and we crossed over the junction on Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto Swan Bank and we turned left onto Chester Road. We ran around the estate and we Ashenough Road. We turned left onto Monument Road and left onto High Street. We ran down to the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Talke Road. We ran through Red Street and we past community centre. We continued down Crackley Bank to Dragon Square and into Chesterton. We ran down the High Street and we turned left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we joined the Southbound A34. We ran through Milehouse and as we headed towards Newcastle we were passed by Abbott's of Leeming coach XL13 AOL. We turned left onto Liverpool Road and left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and we turned right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Whilst we waited for a bus to Kidsgrove and Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards we saw First Potteries 67177 on a #11 to Hanley.


First Potteries 67177 in Newcastle bus station
A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it D&G Bus 6008 on a #1 to Meir. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned left onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got a picture of D&G Bus 6008 before it returned towards Meir.


D&G Bus 6008 in Fenton
We crossed over City Road and onto Christchurch Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and chilled out in his room and used his computer. 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 waited for a bus towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Newstead. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.


First Potteries 67153 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. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. We walked back to the bus station 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 67173 on a #11 to Newcastle.


First Potteries 67173 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 35684 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. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room to use his computer and watch buses. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Wednesday, 8 October 2025

Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 08-10-2025
















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6008Fenton, adj Travers CourtNewcastle BS1D&G Bus
35940Newcastle BSHanley BS101First Potteries
63362Hanley BSFenton, Victoria Place11XFirst Potteries
67156Fenton, adj Royal OakHanley BS23First Potteries
35691Hanley BSNewcastle BS25First 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 Belper he watched buses out of the window. After tea Matthew went for a walk to Aldi to get some shopping and we went downstairs and we set off. We walked onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we went down the hill to Aldi. Matthew brought his shopping and then we got a lucky Seven taxi to Biddulph. We set off onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and across the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We joined town road and we crossed joined the ring-road as there is currently a diversion on the normal route. We turned right onto the A50 and at Cobridge lights we turned right onto the A53. We turned right onto Sneyd Street and we headed Eastwards. We joined the A5272 and we travelled Northwards through Sneyd Green up to Smallthorne roundabouts and High Lane and we ran forwards into Chell. At the end of High Lane the end we turned left onto the A527 and we stopped at the church where Matthew went to the toilet. For dinner Matthew had sausage and cheese oatcakes and a can of dandelion & burdock. When we had finished we got a lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off onto the A527 and at the roundabout we turned right onto High Lane. We ran through to Smallthorne roundabout and we continued long the A5272 through Sneyd Green. We ran forwards onto Town Road and we joined the clockwise ring Road and we ran around Hanley. We turned left onto LIchfield Street and we ran down to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards Stoke railway station. We ran alongside the railway line and we turne left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We saw Travel Express BG61 HSY. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued up City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car MJ22 HHR outside there yard. We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 6008 on a #1 to Park Site.


D&G Bus 6008 in Fenton
We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Travel Express HF64 AJU. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35940 on the #101 to Hanley.


First Potteries 35940 in Newcastle bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting 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 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. Matthew visited the toilet. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63362 on a #11X to Newcastle.


First Potteries 63362 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 35667 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Bambury Street and we ran to the end we turned left onto Galsworthy Road and left onto Heathcote Street. We turned right onto Longley Road and left onto Ashwood. We turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran under the railway line. We turned left onto Markets Street and we followed the one-way system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off the bus. We walked down City Road and we turned right onto onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room to chill out and use the computer. Before tea We went downstairs out for a walk to fetch his tea. we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We ordered sausages and chips gravy and then we walked back along Smithpool Road and onto and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Matthew went into the living room to have tea. Matthew ate his sausages and chips gravy followed by a Butterfly cake. 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 waited for a bus towards Hanley. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. 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 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 where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture First Potteries 67156.


First Potteries 67156 in Hanley bus station
We waited for a bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67175 on a #6 to Park Hall. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35691 on a #25 to Newcastle.


First Potteries 35691 in Hanley bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we went upstairs. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street onto Bethesda street where we crossed over the ring road and we ran down through Shelton along Cauldon Road and we turned left onto Station Road outside the railway station. We went forwards onto A52 and we followed the road around to the right and under the railway line. We crossed over the A500. We continued into Stoke centre along Church Street. We went out of the other side of Stoke and up Hartshill Road into Hartshill. We turned left into The Avenue and we ran down to Hilton Road and we turned right into the hospital where we saw Magnum PF64 RJJ. We ran through the hospital and we turned right onto the A34. We ran up to Newcastle and forwards onto Barracks Road at the roundabout. We came into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we turned left into Church Street and we turned left onto Bridge Street and we went under the subway on to the A34. We turned left Dunkirk and we saw white minibus SN56 FCL. We walked up Castle Hill Road and we right onto Stanier Street. We got out of the taxi and we saw grey minibus YJ73 AKH. When we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. He also spent time in the soft play area. We watch buses out of the window we saw Priory Adult Care EJ21 RNU. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We set off onto Stanier Street. When we returned to Fenton in a Intercity taxi. We set off along Stanier Road and we turned left onto Pool Side. We turned left onto Dunkirk and we turned right onto Knutton Lane. We around the roundabout and back onto the Ryecroft and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street and we turned left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran through onto City Road. We ran under the railway bridge and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. 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.

Tuesday, 7 October 2025

Trip to Hanley / Biddulph 07-10-2025
















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67155Fenton, Royal OakHanley BS23First Potteries
6003Hanley BSBiddulph BS9D&G Bus
797Biddulph BSNewcastle BS94D&G Bus
63361Newcastle BSStoke, adj stop M11XFirst Potteries
121Stoke, adj stop MFenton, Smithpool Road1AD&G Bus


Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley.


First Potteries 67155 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. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we saw First Potteries 63103 on a #39A to Butt Lane. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. It was D&G Bus 6003 on a #9 to Biddulph.


D&G Bus 6003 in Hanley bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we ran forwards onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and left onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto New Hall Street and we re-joined Marsh Street. We ran forwards onto the A50 and we ran through Cobridge and we turned right onto the A53 and we past the site of new Wrights Pie shop. We turned right onto the A5272 at Smallthorne Roundabouts onto Ford Green Road. we turned left onto Chell Heath Road through Bradeley and into Chell Heath and passed his old school now sheltered housing. We carried on through Fegg Hayes past the site of new flats. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A527 and we headed up though Brindley Ford past the site on where a developer hopes to build some new homes. We left the A527 at Knypersley and up Wharf Road to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked across the High Street and onto West Street. We turned left onto Kingsfield Road and left onto Lawton Street. We turned right onto Congleton Road and right onto Thames Drive and we stopped at the Leisure Centre. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. We went to for a birthday for one of the staff. There was a party. Matthew had an egg sandwich and a glass of Coke. He also had some birthday cake. After the visited to the leisure centre Matthew returned to the bus station. We set off along Thames Drive and we turned left onto Congleton Road. We walked up the A527 and we veered left onto the High Street. We turned right onto Wharf Road and we waited for the next bus back to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 797 on a #94 to Newcastle.


D&G Bus 797 in Biddulph bus station
We got on the bus and we flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station we turned right onto High Street. We turned left onto Well Street and left onto Princess Street. We crossed over the roundabout onto Church Road and we turned right onto Church Close. We turned left onto Woodland Street and right onto Park Lane. We turned left onto the A527 and we ran through Knypersley into Brindley Ford. We continued down the hill to Fegg Hayes and up the other side towards Turnhurst. We crossed the roundabout and we veered left onto Furlong Road. At the end we turned left onto Tunstall High Street and forwards onto Brownhills Road. As we travelled down to Trubshaw Cross. We ran forwards along the A5271 through Longport and over the A500. We climbed up Porthill Bank before turning left onto Wolstanton High Street. We ran through Wolstanton and out the other side and down into Newcastle. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and we ran onto barracks Road before we turned into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and we saw First Potteries 67178 going out of service. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63361 on a #11X to Hanley.


First Potteries 63361 in Newcastle bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke. We passed through Church Street we got up and got off the bus. The bus rounded the corner onto Campbell Place and we stopped at the international off Licence and Mini Market and we brought a can of Coke. We walked back along Campbell Place and we turned right into Church Street to wait for a First bus back up to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 121 on a #1 to Meir.


D&G Bus 121 in Stoke
We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street for We stopped at the Fenton Community Hall and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. Matthew had a ham sandwich and sausage rolls. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.