Trip to Macclesfield / Congleton 06-06-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6015	Macclesfield BS	Congleton BS	38	D&G Bus
504	Congleton BS	Middlewich, Waters Edge Medical	42	D&G Bus
574	Middlewich, British Legion	Sandbach, Common	37	D&G Bus
56	Sandbach, Common	Middlewich, British Legion	37	D&G Bus
576	Middlewich, British Legion	Sandbach, Common	37	D&G Bus
6014	Sandbach, Military Arms PH	Macclesfield BS	38	D&G Bus

Today we decided to re-visit Macclesfield. We checked the available bus tickets for High Peak, D&G Bus and even Bee Network should we go further afield. We also looked at places to eat and where to park. The weather was forecast for warm, mainly dry and with some sunshine. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. We got up at 10:30 and Matthew had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After getting dressed we set off around 12:00 to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road past the former Coral shop which is new going to be flats. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued back up Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and at the roundabout we joined the Eastbound A50. We ran through Longton and into Meir. We turned left onto the A520 and right onto Woodville Road. We turned left onto Westwood Road and right onto Stansmore Road. We ran to the end and we stopped outside a cafe. We went in and ordered food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating Matthew used the toilet and we got back into the car. We set off along Stansmore Road and we turned left onto Brookwood Drive. We turned right onto the A520 and we ran through Cellarhead, and hrough Wetley Rocks. As we approached Cheddleton we saw that the van was getting ready to leave for the day. We continued North through Cheddleton and Leek Brook and into the cente of Leek. We ran forwards onto St Edwards Street and we turned left onto the A523 and we past the site of the new Tim Hortons. We continued Northwards through Rushton Spencer and into Macclesfield. On the edge of town we ran forwards onto the A536 and we followed the road to the left. We turned right onto Churchill Way and we turned right onto Stanley Street and we parked jup in the multi-storey car park. We bought a ticket and we said goodbye to mum before setting off down the stairs and onto Stanley Street. We turned left onto Churchill Way and left onto Castle Street. We turned right onto Mill Street ans we headed towards the bus station. On the way we stopped to look at the Ian Curtis mural on the side of the Express Mini Market. We stood in the viewing area and Matthew got a picture of High Peak 294 which was parked up in the bus station.

High Peak 294 in Macclesfield bus station

We walked into the bus station and we looked for a bus we could catch. There were only 2 buses in service in the bus station. As we got closer to one of them we saw it was D&G Bus 6015 on a #38 to Crewe,

D&G Bus 6015 in Macclesfield bus station

We got on the bus and we bought D&G Network Day tickets at £6.90 each before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Mill Street. We ran forwards onto Park Green and we turned left onto the A536. We ran past Macclesfield college and we follwed the A536 to the left. We ran out of town through Gawsworth and Eaton. We ran to the edge of town and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto the A54. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 6015 before it continued towards Crewe.

D&G Bus 6015 in Congleton bus station

Once off the bus we throught about what we might do next. There were a couple of buses on layover. We saw D&G Bus 795 on layover in between runs on the #94 to Newcastle.

D&G Bus 795 in Congleton bus station

We decided that we would do the #42 when it was due off at 15:00. We saw it was D&G Bus 504 on a #42 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 504 in Congleton bus station

Whilst we waited for it to be readied for service, we walked into town to go to the pub. We set off along the A54 and we turned right onto Kinsey Street. We turned right onto Market Square and we walked past the Congleton Museum. We crossed over the High Street and we went to the pub. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we went to the bar and Matthew had a small glass of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over High Street and we went forwards onto Market Square. On the way back we found a short cut. We walked down the side of the library and down a walkway into the bus station. Whilst we waited for our bus to be readied for service. we sat down on a bench. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 5014 on a town circular service.

D&G Bus 5014 in Congleton bus station

A few minutes later D&G Bus 504 pulled onto the stand. We got on the bus and we placed the D&G Bus Network Day ticket under the scanner. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside D&G Bus 504 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside D&G Bus 504

We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto the A54. We turned left onto Mill Street and we continued onto Swan Bank. We turned right onto West Street. We ran forwards onto the A34 and we crossed the roundabout onto the A54. We ran out of town throught Somerton and Brereton Heath and into Holmes Chapel. There was a diversion and due to roadworks we did not call at every stop in town. We ran out of town and we crossed over the M6 at junction 18. We ran through Sproston Green and at the edge of Middlewich we turned right onto Centurion Way. We turned left onto King Street ans we headed Southwards towards the centre of Middlewich. We turned right to re-join the A54 and we crossed over the canal before turning left onto the A533 where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus, Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 504 as it continued towards Crewe.

D&G Bus 504 in Middlewich

We got off the bus and we saw D&G Bus 33 on a #42 to Congleton. We decided to check out the canal. We went under the A54, and we turned around again because we walked along the canal to the next stop. We walked past 3 locks and up to the next road bridge where we left the canal and walked onto the A533. We had about 10 minutes to wait for a bus towards Sandbach. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 574 on a #37 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 574 in Middlewich

We got on the bus and we placed the D&G Bus Network Day ticket under the scanner before we set down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A533 and we headed Southwards. We turned right onto Long Lane South and right onto Warmingham Lane. We ran through the estate and we turned left Cross Lane. We turned right and we re-joined the Southbound A533. We ran alongside of the canal and into Sandbach through Elworth. We turned left Hightown and at the next roundabout we ran forwards on Congleton Road. We turned right onto The Commons and we ran onto the other side of the triangle where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus, Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 574 as it continued towards Crewe.

D&G Bus 574 in Sandbach

Once off the bus we headed into the shop and we bought a bottle of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars. Matthew indicated that he needed the toilet so we headed to the toilet by the market. We headed back to the bus stop and we saw D&G Bus 3011 on a #317 to Alsager.

D&G Bus 3011 in Sandbach

We waited for the bus towards Northwich. A short time we saw the bus appear on the other side of the common. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 56 on a #37 to Northwich.

D&G Bus 56 in Sandbach

We got on the bus and we placed the D&G Bus Network Day ticket under the scanner before we set down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the common and we joined the Northbound A533. We ran out of town past the railway station towards Elworth. We turned left onto Cross Lane and right onto Warmingham Lane. We ran through the estate and we turned right Long Lane South. We turned right and we re-joined the Northbound A533. We ran alongside the canal and into Middlewich. We got up and got off the bus. We had just over 10 minutes for the bus back South, so we crossed the road and we headed into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwadrs Matthew had a small glass of Coke. After we had finished we went outside to catch the bus. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 576 on a #37 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 576 in Middlewich

We got on the bus and we placed the D&G Bus Network Day ticket under the scanner before we set down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A533 and we headed Southwards. We turned right onto Long Lane South and right onto Warmingham Lane. We ran through the estate and we turned left Cross Lane. We turned right and we re-joined the Southbound A533. We ran alongside of the canal and into Sandbach through Elworth. We turned left Hightown and at the next roundabout we ran forwards on Congleton Road. We turned right onto The Commons and we ran onto the other side of the triangle where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus, Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 576 as it continued towards Crewe.

D&G Bus 576 in Sandbach

On the other side of the common our next bus was already at the stop. As we got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6014 on a #38 to Macclesfield.

D&G Bus 6014 in Sandbach

We got on the bus and we placed the D&G Bus Network Day ticket under the scanner for the final time today before we set down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the Common onto Congleton Road. We joined the A534 and past the site of the new development by the M6. We continued along the A534 and we crossed over the M6 and into Arclid. We carried on through Medhurst Green and we crossed over the Wall Hill roundabouts. On the edge of Congleton we joined the A34 and we ran East along the road for a short while before going onto West Street. We entered town along Antrobus Street, Mill Street and Mountbatten Way. We turned right into Market Street, past the Bear Grills cafe and into the bus station. After a short wait we got back onto the A54 and we headed Westwards. We turned right onto the Northbound A34 and at the edge of town we turned right onto the A536. We ran through Eaton and Gawsworth and into Macclesfield. We continued along A536 and we ran into Sutherland Street. We turned left into Waters Green and Queen Victoria Street. When we got to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus.

D&G Bus 6014 in Macclesfield bus station

Trip to Newcastle / Trent Vale 05-06-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63176	Fenton, Smithpool Road	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35689	Newcastle BS	Keele, Sneyd Arms PH	25	First Potteries
35685	Keele, Sneyd Arms PH	Hanley, stop J1	25	First Potteries
35941	Joiners Square, Leek Road	Fenton, Alfred Street	6	First Potteries
67154	Fenton, Albert Square	Blurton, Opp Ladybank Grove	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 out on the bus he watched buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road. We crossed over Smithpool Road and we stopped at the nexr bus stop. We waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 63176 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. Once off the bus Matthew got a picture of First Potteries 63176 before it returned towards Hanley on a #11 service.

First Potteries 63176 in Newcastle bus station

We waited for a bus to Keele. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. As itgot closer we saw it was First Potteries 35689 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35689 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Kelle before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road we turned right onto Ryecroft. We veered left onto Merrial Street and after a brief stop we ran forwards onto Church Street. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto the A525. We turned right into Orme Road and we saw St Giles And St George's academy MF68 AFJ. We continued along Orme Road before we re-joined the Westbound A525. We climbed the steep hill up to Keele and we turned left into the campus. We turned left onto University Drive we did a u-turn and headed into the campus. At the main roundabout we turned left and we ran around the shops and student union bar. We ran through the campus past the back of the library and out the other side into the village. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we decided to go back to Hanley on the double decker. We let the bus we arrived on go and we waited for the following bus. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35685 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off through the campus We turned right onto University Drive and we ran up to the entrance of the campus before turning right onto the A525. We ran down the hill and we crossed over the roundabout. We went past the scrapyards and we turned left onto Orme Road. We ran through the estate and to the end of the road. We turned left onto the A525 and at the roundabout onto the Southbound A34. We ran down two roundabout and we went left onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station and we pulled up on stand. After a short while in the bus station the bus set off out onto Barracks Road. We went Southwards on the A34 before turning into the hospital. We trundled through the hospital grounds and ran up to Hartshill Road via Hilton Road and The Avenue. We went down Hartshill Road into Stoke town centre and we continued onto Church Street and over the A50 before passing under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we went forwards onto Station Road before turning right onto College Road. At the top off College Road we continued onto regent Road before turning left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed the ring road onto Bethesda Street and we turned right onto John Street. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked passed the bus station which is currently closed due to a safety issue. We continued onto Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We went to the chip shop and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we got a taxi down the road to the pub. We got in the taxi and we set off doen Lichfield Street. When we got to the pub we got out of the taxi. Matthew went to the pub and used the toilet. Afterwards Matthew had a glass of Coke. We went outside and we walked to the nearest bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35941 on a #6 to Coalville. We got on the bud and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Lichfield Street and we crossed over the roundabout at Joiners Square onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill and at the top we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 35941 as it continued towards Coalville.

First Potteries 35941 in Fenton

We set off on foot around the corner on to City Road and we cut through onto Temple Street. Matthew went into the lounge and there was a party for Matthew. Matthew had some birthday cake and a cup of dandelion and burdock. Later on Matthew went to his room to get ready to go back to Blurton for the weekend. just after 14:30 we came to pick up Matthew. Matthew came downstairs and we said goodbye to mum. We walked onto Christchurch Street and we visit the Co-op. We picked up a bottle of pop for later and we walked to the bus stop on the square. We waited for a bus towards Blurton. A short while later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50 onto Blurton Road. We ran down the hill and we went past the BP garage. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beacosfield Drive and we saw silver minibus D11 SCX. At the other end of Beaconsfield Drive we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67154 as it continued towards Newstead.

First Potteries 67154 in Blurton

Once off the bus we walked back to the house. Matthew had toast and a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew listened to music and wrote an e-mail. Aruond 17:30 we went to pick up uncle Dave and Sam to go out for a meal. We set off onto the A5035 and we turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and left onto Grove Road. We continued onto Wheildon Road and we stopped to pick up uncle Dave. After picking up uncle Dave we conrinued down Whelidon Road and onto the Northbound A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we ran onto the one-way system. We continued onto Campbell Place and we rejoined Church Street. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we went forwards onto George Street and into Newcastle. We ran forwards onto the one-way system and we crossed the roundabout onto Ryecroft. We stopped and picke dup our freind and we returned along Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road. We turned left onto the A34 and we ran into Trent Vale. We stopped at the pub and we met up with the rest of the family. Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. After we had all finished eating we bought out a birthday cake and we sang happy birthday! Matthew had a piece of Birthday cake and afterwards we went back to the car. We set off onto the A34 and we ran through Trent Vale into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we turned left onto Ryecroft. We dropped off our friend and we turned right onto Ryecroft and onto the one-way system. We followed the road around onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke. We turned left onto Liverpool Road and right onto Eleanor Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we continued onto Glebe Street. We turned left onto Church Street and right onto the A500. We veered left onto Wheildon Road and we dropped off uncle Dave. Once we had dropped off uncle Dave we set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now up for sale. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we saw green minibus R482 NDM parked up. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 20:10. Matthew had his medication and then chilled out on his computer. We wrote sn e-mails and we did some of the Blog. Matthew listened to music and had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew chilled out on his computer until 00:30... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Kidsgrove 04-06-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63364	Fenton, Smithpool Road	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63354	Newcastle BS	Kidsgrove, St Johns RC	38	First Potteries
63116	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Tunstall, adj stop B	103	First Potteries
63172	Tunstall, adj stop B	Hanley BS	38A	First Potteries
67148	Hanley BS	Blythe Bridge, Elmwood Drive	6A	First Potteries
67148	Blythe Bridge, Elmwood Drive	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Newcastle. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. On the way we saw First Potteries 67145 on a #11 to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 63364 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63364 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. After a short while we saw First Potteries 63179 on the #38A to Waterhayes.

First Potteries 63179 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63354 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63354 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. We walked back onto Market Street and we turned left onto Attwood Street and we turned left onto Liverpool Road and up to the bus stop and we crossed over the road. A short time later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 63116 on a #103 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Tunstall before we sat down. We set off along the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards through Sandyford past the retail park. We ran down the High Street into Tunstall. We continued down the High Street and at the top of the Road we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked down the Tower Square and passing the former pub on the corner. After we had finished eating we went next door Wrights shop we and Matthew bought some boots. We walked along and we set off onto onto the Tower Square and we walked onto High Street and we walked to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw the bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 63172 on a #38A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We went down the High Street and we turned left into Williamson Street. We turned right into Scotia Road and we ran into Burslem town centre. We ran past the site of the new Kiln Gate Retail park and we continued into Cobridge and down into Hanley. We joined Hope Street and we ran forwards to Stafford Street. We ran past the taxi ranks and we continued past the Albion and the town Hall and we ran forwards onto Bagnall Street and into the bus station. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We waited for the next #6A to Blythe Bridge. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67148 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67148 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Blythe Bridge 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 headed up the hill to Rough Close and we turned left onto Grindley Lane. We turned left onto Whitestone Road and then left onto Lysander Road. We ran around the Meir Park and we crossed over the A50 onto the A521. We ran into Blythe Bridge and we crossed over the railway line. We continued into the town centre and we continued into the town centre and we went under the railway line. We got up and got off the bus. Once off and we walked back onto the A521. As expected it was First Pottereies 67148 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67148 in Blythe Bridge

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A521 and we passed Swim Stoke Blythe Bridge. We crossd the A50 at Meir Park and we did a 180 turn at the roundabout before stopping outside of Tesco. We continued along Ltsander Road and we ran around the estate. We turned right onto Whitestone and right onto the B5029 passing First Potteries 63175 on a #6A to Blyth Bridge. We turned right onto the A520 and we ran into Meir where we saw Stanton's of Stoke YJ11 ELO parked up. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A50. We came off the A50 at Normacot and we crossed over the A50 onto Uttoxeter Road. We ran into Longton and we turned left onto Commerce Street. We turned left onto The Strand and we ran throught the cente of Longton. We went under the railway bridge onto King Street and through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the Burger King. We turned right into Victoria Road. We got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot 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 to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. We went downstairs to the car and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran North up through Etruria and Longport and we joined the Eastbound A527. We ran up the hill to the top end of Tunstall and we turned left onto Chatterley Lane. We turned right onto Hollywall lane and at the end we turned left onto the A50. We stopped at the Goldenhill Community Centre and we went to a fun day. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards had chicken nuggets and chips for tea. Matthew had a can of Coke. For dessert Matthew had a piece of sponge cake with custard. When we had finished we got back into the car and we set off onto the A50. We ran North into Kidsgrove and we turned right onto Mount Road. We continued onto Pennyfield Road and we ran up through Harriseahead and towards Mow Cop. We continued up to the Edge of Biddulph and we turned right onto the A527. We ran Southwards through Brown Lees and Brindley Ford and we followed the road through Knypersley and Fegg Hayes up to Chell. We continued along the A527 through Pits Hill and Sandyford and down to the A500. We ran Southwards through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We ran up the A52 under the railway line and we ran forwards onto City Road and into Fenton. We turned right into Manor Street and left into Victoria Road and we continued onto Victoria Road and we stopped at Buzz Bingo. Matthew went to the toilet and had a cup of Coke. We got an ABC Supreme taxi back to the residential unit. We set off up Victoria Road. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Meir 03-06-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63179	Hanley BS	Meir, Youth Centre	6A	First Potteries
67181	Meir, Late Shop	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew chilled in his room for a while. Later on Matthew went out for a taxi. We went downstairs and we got in taxi. We set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. 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 back to the residential unit. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left again onto Temple Street. We went back to the back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled in his room. For dinnr Matthew had burger fries & coke from MacDonalds followed by a slice of cheesecake. Watch buses out of the window. We saw MB Airport Travel DS22 KYT.

MB Airport Travel DS22 KYT in Fenton

Also seen was white minibus LR67 GWP going towards Stoke.

LR67 GWP in Fenton

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 the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 67154 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 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. We continued to the stop and we waited for a bus towards Meir. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. It was First Potteries 63179 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. 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. We walked back onto the A520 and we crossed over the road and waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 67181 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and we sat down. We ran back down to the A520 and we headed through Meir and we turned right into Waterhead Road. We ran through to Upper Belgrave Road onto Lightwood Road and into Longton. We crossed over the A50 and we ran down The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down under the railway bridge onto King Street. We ran down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the new petrol station and coffee shop. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. We set of around the corner onto City Road and and we turned right onto the road to the swimming session and afterwards we came out and we had an Intercity taxi back to the residential unit. We set off along the private road and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. 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 02-06-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67177	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11X	First Potteries
35944	Newcastle BS	Trentham, Longton Road	101	First Potteries
63114	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67173	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	39A	First Potteries
67174	Hanley BS	Blurton, Consett Road	23	First Potteries
63116	Blurton, Pembridge Road	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the dentist and we saw Just Travel YJ19 AOB. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67177 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67177 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. A short time later we saw Arriva Midlands 3696 on a #64 to Hanley. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35944 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35944 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Garden before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and we got up and got off the bus near to Trentham Garden. Once off the bus we crossed over the A34 and we went into the gardens and we walked to the North West corner and we stopped to Frankie & Benny's. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards when down with a glass of Coke. When we had finished around the North end of the lake and Matthew stopped to got to the toilet. later on we walked through the retail village and we walked to the the garden centre. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63114 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63114 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards through Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. Once in the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. We got in the bus station and there was already a bus we could catch in the bus station. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67173 on a #39A to Butt Lane. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We turned left onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned right onto Etruria Valeey Link Road and 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 turned right onto the ring road and we ran around anti-clockwise to Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up the hill to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. We saw it was First Potteries 67174 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67174 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we went through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road. After crossing over the A50 we continued through Blurton. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconfield Drive. We ran to the other end and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off to foot and we turned left onto Consett Road. We got ready to go out and we set off around 15:00 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Consett Road. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and we turned right onto Ripon Road. At the bus stop. On the way to the bus stop. We waited for the next first bus towards Fenton. A short tme later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63116 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Ripon Road onto we turned left onto Finstock Avenue. We turned right onto onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. At the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and up the hill into Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we went through the traffice lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and and we turned left onto Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked around the corner onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street for We stopped at the Fenton Community Hall and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. Matthew had his camera repaired. Matthew had a ham sandwich and sausage rolls. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Smallthorne 01-06-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67174	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11X	First Potteries
63357	Newcastle BS	Fenton Manor	11	First Potteries
6010	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
173	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	1A	D&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. 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 Newcastle. We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67174 on a #11X to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67174 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 of the bus we set off up Castle Walk and we stopped at Greggs and Matthre brought a sausage roll and a bottle Dr pepper for dinner. We walked along Castle Walk and we had finished eating we went next door to Sports Direct and Matthew bought some boots. When he had finished eating we went next door to Bristish Heart Foundation Home and Fashion and Matthew bought some boots. We veered left onto Stubbs Street and we walked out of the bus station Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus to Hartshill. Once off the bus we had a look around to see what we might catch. We saw D&G Bus 6003 on a #9 to Biddulph. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63357 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63357 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hartshill before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop in Church Street we continued into Fenton up the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road and we got up and got off the bus by the the swimming baths turn. We crossed over City Road and we walked. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew took a can of Irn Bru. Later on we went out. We went downstairs and got in the car. As we went down to the car We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we headed down the road into Stoke. We ran under the railway line and we turned left onto the Southbound A500. We went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and stopped to pick up our friend. After we picked him up We crossed over Ryecroft we ran forwards onto the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and we turned right on to the East bound A53 and we ran uop through Cobridge. We veered left onto we stopped at Captain Kooks. Matthew visited to the toilet and afterwards had a breakfast washed down with a bottle of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included Copeland's Tours MIB 992. Once we had finished we set off onto Sandbach Road and we turned right and we joined the A53. We ran through Cobridge and through Etruria and we crossed over the A53. We ran up the hill into Basford. We ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout and we turned right onto Ryecroft and we pulled up. We dropped out our friend and we continued along Ryecoft and we crossed over the roundabout onto the A53. We ran around the one way system and we went along the A52 into Hartshill. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we went around the one-way system in Stoke. We turned left onto Liverpool Road and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned 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 and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew collected a few suypplies from the car and headed upstairs. He chilled out in his room and watched TV. He had a can of Cherry Coke. He also watched buses out of the window. We set off downstairs and we waited for a taxi. Transport for the trip to Hanley was in a Autocabs 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 onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We ran up the hill towards Hanley and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We ran to the other side of Hanley and we came off onto town Road. We crossed over the ring road and we re-joined the clockwise carriageway. We turned left onto Upper Huntbach Street and past the former Queens Arms pub. We got a Lucky Seven taxi and we returned to Fenton. We turned around and set off fown Upper Huntbach street and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto Manor Street and we ran to the end. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. For a late tea Matthew had chicken and rice followed by passion fruit cheesecake and custard. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6010 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 6010 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 Autocabs Y5 EFX. 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 returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63354 on a #39 to Hanley. Eventually the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 173 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 173 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Roseville FD70 YDT. 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. 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. He also ate the a can of Irn Bru and a passion fruit cheesecake. 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 / Etruria 31-05-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67159	Fenton, Smithpool Road	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
63173	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
63115	Newcastle BS	Stoke, Lytton Street	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 08:30 and had pancakes for breakfast washed down with orange juice. Latrer on Matthew set off on foot towards Stoke. We cut through onto City Road and past the closed Afford rent-a-car depot. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67159 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up City Road and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive and we ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and right onto John Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a short while and we saw D&G Bus 6002 on a #32X to Upper Tean. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. It was First Potteries 63173 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 63173 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We 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 onto Regent Road and we saw First Potteries 37430 parked up in Hinde Street layover. We ran forwards onto Cleveland Road. 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 First Potteries 63096 on a #25 to Hanley. We ran through the hospital and we turned right onto the A34. We ran up to Newcastle and forwards onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We headed to the toilet and Matthew used the facilities. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63359 on a #39 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63359 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63115 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63115 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the grounds and 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. We went forwards onto Church Street and the bus topped in the town centre. After a brief stop we continued over the A500 and we got up and got off the bus just before the railway bridge. We got a Lucky Seven taxi up to Fenton. We set off along City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the the A500 and we turned left onto Church Street and we we around the one-way system. We turned left onto Church Street and we turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road and we ran under the railway line and up through Shelton. We joined the B5046 and we turned left onto Kilndown Close. We crossed over the Bridgewater and Etruria canals. We returned to Fenton. We walked up Kilndown Close and we turned left the B5046 and we ran through Cliffe Vale through to Snow Hill. We turned right onto Stoke Road and we ran down the hill. We turned left onto the railway station onto Stoke Road. We turned left onto the A500. We stayed on the high level road and we came off the A500 at City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back into his room. We went downstairs We set of on foot onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street. At the end of the street we turned left onto Victoria Road. We walked down the hill to the park. We left the park onto Beville Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road. We turned left onto Manor Street. We crossed over City Road and we went back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. For tea Matthew had a jacket potato with tuna followed by cake. In the late evening Matthew went downstairs to spend time with the other residents ar cuppa club. Matthew had various biscuits as well as some rice crispy cakes washed down with a can of Dr Pepper. Later on Matthew went back upstairs and had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.