Trip to Newcastle / Trentham 25-11-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63114	Stoke, adj stop Q	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67145	Newcastle BS	Trentham, Man-in-Space	22	First Potteries
35939	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63102	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
63366	Hanley BS	Fenton, Alfred Street	6	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 his medication. For breakfsast Matthew had crumpets and orange juice. Matthew chilled out in his room and we saw Shelton Care Group WF24 BCE outside. In the morning Matthew went out. Matthe went dowmstairs and we cut through onto City Road. On the way we saw Afford rent-a-car BG24 LUW parked up in the garage. We waited for a Lucky Seven taxi. When it arrived we got in the taxi and we set off down City Road and we ran forwards onto the A52. We went under the railway line a and we crossed over the A500. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we stopped and got out of the taxi. Once out of the taxi we waiated for the following double decker. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63114 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 Church Street onto Hartshill Road and past the former pub where we are building a new convenience store. 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. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 63114 before it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 63114 in Newcastle bus station

The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67145 on a #11 to Longton.

First Potteries 67145 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton 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 right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford we saw First Potteries 67176 on a #22 to Newcastle. and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we got up and got off the bus. We walked around the corner onto New Inn Lane. We walked along the footpath which used to be the old railway line to Trentham Gardens. We came out onto Brook Road and we turned right onto Stuart Avenue. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the A34 and into Trentham Gardens. We parked up and we went to the retail village. Matthew went to the retail village and visited the Millets. Once we had finished shopping we walked down to The News Kiosk Matthew brought can of Coke. We went into the gardens and we walked to the North West corner and we stopped to benches sit down on the benches. Matthew had a can of coke. We walked clockwise around the lake to the lakeside café and Matthew went to the toilet and we stopped at the Cadwaladers Cafe and for dinner Matthew had bacon and cheese oatcakes. 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 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 35939 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35939 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. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63102 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63102 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. 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. 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 and 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 we turned right onto John Street. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for the next #23 back to Fenton. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63366 on a #6 to Park Hall.

First Potteries 63366 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot on the road at the back of Victoria Road. We turned right onto George Street and we turned left onto Leopold Street. We stopped at the playground and Matthew had a can of Coke. We continued along Manor Street. We crossed over City Road and we went back to the residential unit. Matthew went to his room to chill out and use his computer. He also watched 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 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 Etruria / Wolstanton 24-11-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
BG61 HSY	Fenton	Westbury Park	Charter	Travel Express
BG61 HSY	Westbury Park	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express

Today Matthew was going back to the residential unit, but firt he was goinf out for dinner and going to do his weekly shop. 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 set off just after 12:00. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton onto the A5035. We ran to Trentham and we turned right onto the A34 and we saw First Potteries 35950 on a #101 to Stafford. We ran through Hanford and we crossed the A500 and we continued through Trent Vale and into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road. We ran around one-way system and onto the A52. We ran up to Hartshill and we ran forwards onto Shelton New Road. We turned right onto Garner Street and we stopped at the food truck. Our old friend Baz was at the food truck today! Matthew had a cumberland ring with bacon and egg washed down with can of Coke. When we had finished Matthew had a hug off Baz and we set of to the shop. We ran along Garner Street to Etruria and we turned left onto the A53. We veered left onto Forge Lane and we ran forwards onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned left onto the Etruria Valley Link Road. We went under the A500 and we turned left onto the retail park and we saw First Potteries 35691 on a #501 Etruria Valley circular. We did Matthew's weekly shopping and before we went back to the car we saw black minibus DH74 BKJ parked up.

DH74 BKJ in Wolstanton

We did Matthew's weekly shopping and before we went back to the car we saw Hollinsheads HO11 HDS.

Hollinsheads HO11 HDS in Wolstanton

We set off through the retail park and we turned left onto the A527 and we saw ABC Supreme KP25 EHB. We ran to the top of the hill and we turned left to follow the A527 into Newcastle. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we pulled up. We dropped off our friend. We set off onto Ryecroft and we turned right onto Barracks Road. We passed the bus station and we saw D&G Bus 100 on a #85 to Nantwich. We turned keft onto the Southbound A34 we ran down to Trent Vale and under the A500 into Hanford. We ran into Trentham and at the roundabout we turned left onto the A5035. We ran into Blurton and we got back to home just after 14:30. Matthew had an ice cream and a can of Cherry Coke. We wrote some Blog and afterwards Matthew returned to the residential unit. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw silver minibus YM19 CFD parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link LA72 DDU. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. He watched television and used his computer and he drank a can of Irn Bru. For tea Matthew had sausage and potatoes followed by a cake bar. We came downstairs and we saw the minibus. We saw it was Travel Express BG61 HSY. We got on the minibus and we set off along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road. We ran down the into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the the A500 and we turned left onto Southbound A500. We ran past Sideway to Hanford. We turned right onto the A519 and we turned left onto Westbury Road and to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a a glass of Coke. After we had finished in the pub we returned to Fenton in Travel Express BG61 HSY. We set off onto Westbury Road and we turned right to run anti-clockwide around the estate. We turned right onto Wye Road and we crossed over Seabridge Lane and we turned left onto the Northbound A519. We ran into Newcastle and we went around the roundabout onto Barracks Road and past the bus station. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout onto the A53 and we ran through Basford to Etruria. We got onto the Southbound A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the raileay line and up into Fenton. We continued up City Road before turning right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. 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 St Helens / Huyton 22-11-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
64	Earlestown BS	St Helens Junction, Stop A	39	HTL
720	St Helens Junction, Stop A	St Helens temporary BS	35	Arriva NW&W
4577	St Helens temporary BS	Prescot, Kelly Street	10A	Arriva NW&W
4611	Prescot, stop B	Huyton Interchnage	89	Arriva NW&W
3042	Huyton Interchnage	Prescot, Wycherley Street	61	Arriva NW&W
4589	Prescot, Wycherley Street	St Helens, Church Street	10A	Arriva NW&W

Today we decided to re-visit St Helens. We asked Matthew on the Friday where he wanted to go and he chose St Helens. We did no reserach for this trip other than to check the weather which gone to be dry and reletively mild by the time we got to Merseyside. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready and we set off around 11:30. We got in the car and we ran through Blurton along 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 continued Northwards up the A500 through Etruria and Longport and we passed black minibus YJ14 CMV, Stanton's of Stoke WSV 530, red minibus RX71 CHF, white minibus BX58 NUV, blue minibus OU73 BLK, Skills of Nottingham BV72 YAD and Northwich Travel BN17 JUK. We joined the Northbound M6 and we headed through Cheshire. As we travelled Northward we saw silver minibus FA19 HNT, Ridleys Coaches YN75 VLY, Berrys ND20 VBO, yellow minibus LG06 DVF, Selwyn's (NX) BV19 XSB(#121) / BV74 LMO(#540), McGills 7 UUC and Milligans MIL 2978. We came of the M6 at junction 21A and we headed Eastwards along the M62. We came off at the next juncriona dnwe turned right onto the Northbound A49. We stopped at Newton-le-Willows railway station and I bought a Saveaway All Areas Day ticket at £6.50. I returned to the car and we continued up the A49. We turned left onto the A572 and we headed Westwards. We turned sharp left onto Market Street and we ran into Earlestown. We turned right at the roundabout onto Tamworth Street and right onto Lord Street. We parked up in the shoppers car park and we walked past the bus station to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we joined mum and uncle Dave at the table. Mum ordered the food and Matthew had a brunch washed down with a glass of Coke. We also help uncle Dave finished off his chips! When we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we set off on foot to the bus station. As we arrived we saw Arriva NW&W 3132 on a #34 to Leigh.

Arriva NW&W 3132 in Earlestown bus station

We waited for a bus towards St Helens. A few minutes later we saw a bus we could catch. It was HTL 64 on a #39 to St Helens.

HTL 64 in Earlestown bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Saveaway All Areas 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 Wellington Street and we turned right onto Earle Street. We ran Westwards out of town and we continued onto Wharf Road. We turned left onto the A572 and we turned left onto the Southbound B5204. We ran through Collins Green And we continued Southwards we ran into Burtonwood. We ran along Chappel Lane and forwards onto Clay Lane. We Turned right onto Gorsey Lane and right onto Neills Lane. We turned left onto the B5204 and we turned right onto The Pastures. We rejoined the Westbound B5204 and we turned right onto Helena Road. We ran under the railay line and we turned left into St Helens Junction railwy station. We spotted another bus so we decided to get up and get off the bus. Once off the bus, Matthew took another picture of HTL 64 before it continued towards St Helens.

HTL 64 in St Helens Junction

As we approached the other bus we saw it was Arriva NW&W 720 on a #35 to Gillars Green.

Arriva NW&W 720 in St Helens Junction

We got on the bus and we flashed the Saveaway All Areas Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the railway station car park and we headed on Station Road. We continued onto Robins Lane and we headed Northwards. We turned right onto Marshall Cross Road past St Helens Hospital. We ran forwards onto Peasley Cross Lane and we ran past the Brewdog Stadium. We crossed the A58 and we ran forwards onto Parr Street. We crossed over the railway line and we turned right onto Chalon Way. Everyone was get up off the bus and we saw there were multiple bus stops. I turned to ask somebody had they cosed the bus station and to my surprise they said yes, it has been closed for redevelopment! We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a look around. We saw Arriva NW&W 716 on a #32A to Clock Face.

Arriva NW&W 716 in St Helens bus station

At this point Matthew wanted to go for a wander. We saw a sign for a cafe on The Range so we went into the shop. WE walked all the way in the the back corner only to find out the cafe had closed. We came back out of The Range and we headed over Chalon Way and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we found a table. Matthew sat down and I went to the bar to order. Matthew had a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream washed down with a glass of Coke. When we finished eating we set off out of the pub onto Chalon Way and we had a look fir a bus to catch. We saw Arriva NW&W 3133 on a #352 to Wigan.

Arriva NW&W 3133 in St Helens bus station

We decided to Head West towards Liverpool. A short time later we saw a bu approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 4577 on a #10A to Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 4577 in St Helens bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Saveaway All Areas Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the temporary bus station and we ran forwards onto the A58 and we ran Westwards before we turned off the main road to head towards Thatto Heath down Lugsmore Lane where we continued South through Nutgrove and over the railway line at Rainhill. We rejoined the A57 for the run towards Prescot. After passing Whiston Hospital as we got closer to Preacot town centre we decided to get up and get off the bus and visit a shop. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of Arriva NW&W 4577 as it continued towards Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 4577 in Prescot

Once the bus hd gone we crossed over the road and we headed to the shop. We bought a couple of chocolate bars and a bottle of pop. We crossed back over the road and we waited for a bus towards Huyton. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 4611 on a #89 to Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

Arriva NW&W 4611 in Prescot

We got on the bus and we flashed the Saveaway All Areas Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along the A57 and we turned left into the bus station. We continued South through the town centre and past Tesco. We crossed over the M57 and we went South Westwards along Huyton Lane. After about a mile we turned left into lathom Road and we ran between a shopping centre and a large supermarket. At the end of the road was the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4611 before it continued towards Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

Arriva NW&W 4611 in Huyton Interchnage

Once off the bus Matthew indicated that he wanted to have a bit of an explore. We cut through into the pedestrian area and we looked for a suitable place to take Matthew. We stopped at a coffee shop and Matthew went to the toilet and oredered him some food. Matthew had a bottle of Coke and a Millionaire's Shortbread. Once we had bought the goods we headed back through the precinct back to the bus station. Whilst we waited for the next bus we could do, Matthew ate the Millionaire's shortbread and chatted with a lady about his day. We decided to do the next bus, which was #61 to Palace Fields. We bcould do this part way before transfering onto another bus and heading back to St Helens. As few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 3042 on a #61 to Palace Fields.

Arriva NW&W 3042 in Huyton Interchnage

We got on the bus and we flashed the Saveaway All Areas Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Huyton Hey Road and we turned right onto St John's Roads. We turned left onto Meadow farm Road and then right onto meadow Drive. At the end of Meadow Drive we went East onto Tarbock Road and at the big roundabout we crossed the M57 and we turned left onto Windy Arbor road. We turned right onto Dragon Lane and we went past Whiston railway station. We turned left onto Cross Lane and we ran up to Manchester Road. We crossed over the roundabout by Tesco Extra and we ran up Sewell Street and into the bus station. We turned right onto Church Street and we turned right onto the A57. We crossed the ring road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 3042 as it continued towards Palace Fields.

Arriva NW&W 3042 in Prescot

We crossed over the road and we headed into a pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we headed to the bar. We had glasses of Coke and we sat in a little room at the back where the dart board was. When we came to leave it suddenly got busier. As we left the pub we saw a coach parked outside. It was Aintree Coachline UK23 ACL presumably just arriving back from Anfield as Liverpool had been playing at home.

Aintree Coachline UK23 ACL in Prescot

We crossed over the road and we waited for a bus back to St Helens. A short time later we saw a bus approaching through the fog. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 4589 on a #10A to St Helens.

Arriva NW&W 4589 in Prescot

We got on the bus and we flashed the Saveaway All Areas Day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off up the High Street and we went straight onto the A57. We ran South Eastwards out of town past Whiston Hospital and down towards Rainhill railway station. we turned left onto Rainhill Road and we went North towards Thatto heath. We crossed the railway and we went North to the A58. At the junction we turned right and we ran into the Western end of St Helens and we turned left onto Water Street. We turned right onto Westfield Street and we turned right onto Ormskirk Street. We turned right onto Bridge Street and we got up and got off the bus as it was the last stop. It seemed most buses terminate across from the temporary bus station as there is no space to have buses laying over in there. We saw Arriva NW&W 4605 which had arrived on a #89 to St Helens.

Arriva NW&W 4605 in St Helens

We walked down Bridge Street and we crossed over Chalon Street West. Mum was waiting in the car park of The Range for us. We got in the car and Matthew had a can of Orange Fanta. We set off out of the car park and after an initial wrong turning we headed Southwards down James Roby Way. We headed down Scorecross and we turned right onto Marshalls Cross Road by Lea Green ststaion we turned right onto the B5204. We joined the Southbound A570 and we ran for a mile and a 1/2 to the M62. We jioned the Eastbound M62 and as we travelled we saw Woodstones YN22 YRA and Skills of Nottingham BV72 YAD. We joined the Southbound M6 and we headed through Cheshire. We saw Ausden Clark IRZ 881 and Turners Coachways YG22 LVA. At junction 16 we got onto the A500, We saw Regional Transort Y473 coming the ther way. At Sideway we headed Eastwards up the A50. We came off at Hern Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. When we got to the chip shop, Matthew indicated he needed the toilet so we headed across the road to the BP service ststion. Mun drove over to pick us up and we returmed to the chip shop. After picking up some food we headed back home. We turmed right onto Blurton Road and right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 19:30. We went into the house and Matthew ate his sausages chips and gravy. We did some Blog and sorted out an e-mail. Matthew had his medication and afterwards I took uncle Dave home. We continued with the Blog and Matthew had a cup of Cherry Coke. Matthew went to bed around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 21-11-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67154	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
63102	Fenton, Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35689	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, O/s The Cherry Tree	101	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going out for tea, going to visit Grandma and going back to Blurton, but first he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. For breakfast Matthew had pancakes and orange juice. Matthew chilled out in his room for a while and watched buses out of the window. We saw Shelton Care Group WF24 BCE outside. Later on Matthew went out to catch the bus. We went downstairs and we saw Just Travel HG19 FHJ. We cut through onto City Road and we walked to the bus stop. 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 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street 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 ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we got up and got off the bus at the top of John Street. We walked down John Street and we crossed over Bethesda Street. Near to the museum we saw South Staffs coach KB23 KBZ parked up.

South Staffs KB23 KBZ in Hanley

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 also looked at the Staffordhire Hoarde exhibition. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we left the museum. We walked 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 onto Lichfield Street and we saw Stanton's of Stoke 80 YCX.

Stanton's of Stoke 80 YCX in Hanley

We headed into the bus station and we saw D&G Bus 763.

D&G Bus 763 in Hanley

We waited for a bus towards Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 795 on a #104 to Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67154 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before 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 crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road. We then walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. A short time later we came to pick up Matthew. We put his mediation in the car and we said goodbye to mum. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we cut through onto City Road and we saw D&G Bus 6009 on a #1 to Park Site. We stood at the bus stop and we waited we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 63102 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63102 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 and past the former pub where we are building a new convenience store. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw D&G bus 6006 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G Bus 6006 in Newcastle bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 35691 on a #25 to Hanley

First Potteries 35691 in Newcastle bus station

We headed up to the middle of the bus station and we decided to wait for the #101. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35689 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35689 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. We got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 35689 as it continued towards Stafford.

First Potteries 35689 in Newcastle

Once off the bus we headed up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. around 18:00 we set off from Grandma's and headed to the pub. and we ran down Occupation 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 sightings whilst we ate include Just Travel BD67 NEJ going Northwards and D&G Bus 106 on a #22 to Longton. Once we had finished eating we saw First Potteries 63347 on a #101 to Hanley. We set off and we carried on along the A34 and we went through Hanford and into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We got back around 19:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. Matthew also had a Crunchie and a bottle of Cherry Coke. We wrote the Blog and sent a couple of e-mails. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Tunstall 20-11-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
579 UXR	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	50	Stanton's of Stoke
63117	Hanley BS	Tunstall, adj stop A	103	First Potteries
63118	Tunstall, Asda	Hanley BS	38A	First Potteries
67144	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	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 crumpets for breakfast with orange juice. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and over the railway bridge. We had a walk around the pool and then we returned along Smithpool Road. We walked back along Smithpool Road and onto and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into the room. He chilled out in his room using his computer and watching buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we saw blue minibus SG72 XNC.

SG72 XNC in Fenton

We turned right onto William Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road. We walked down the hill to the park. In the park Matthew had a sit down and ate a ham sandwich as well as a chocolate bar washed down with a bottle of Irn Bru. We left the park onto Beville Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road and walked up to the square and crossed over the road. We waited at the bus stop for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was Stanton's of Stoke 579 UXR on a #50 to Hanley.

Stanton's of Stoke 579 UXR in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walkd down to the bottom of the bus station. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63117 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 63117 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 up to Burslem. We ran into the centre of town past the old Lloyds bank and onto Scotia Road past the site of the new Lidl. We turned left onto Williamson Street and right onto Tunstall High Street. We continued up the High Street we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over High Street and we saw D&G Bus 149 on a #9A to Hanley.

D&G Bus 149 in Tunstall

We continued down to Asda and we did some shopping. After we had done the shopping we set off foot onto Williamson Street. We walked down to the bus stop. We saw it was First Potteries 63118 on a #38A to Waterhayes.

First Potteries 63118 in Tunstall

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the Williamson Street and 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. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67144 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67144 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room. Matthew used his computer and watched television in his room. He watched television and used his computer. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right 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 Bentlee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We stopped at the children's centre and Matthew went to the toilet. He had a can of Coke. Once we had picked up the cake we headed back to the car. Once we had finished we got back into the car and we set off onto along Dawlish Drive and we turned right onto Beverley Drive. We turned left onto the A5272 and we ran past the First bus depot. We turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill and down into Longton. We turned left onto Market Street and we ran around Longton on the one-way and we turned right onto Commerce Street. We turned right onto the Strand and we ran forwards onto King Street. We ran trough Foley and forward into Fenton. We ran onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of chocolate cake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home by car. We got in the car and we set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 19-11-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67150	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
63364	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	39A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 09:00 and had toast and juice for breakfast. He chilled out in his room and watched buses out of the windown until it was time to go out. In the morning Matthew went out in the car. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran over the railway line and then we turned went Forwards onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran North up to the M6 and we continued North as far as junction 20. We ran through Cheshire and we came of the motorway at the A54. We went west to Middlewich and for a short distance before joining the A533 and we turned left onto Road One. We turned right onto Road Six and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a cheeseburger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we headed to Fenton. We got in the car and we set off down the Road Six and we turned left onto Road One. We turned right to re-join the A533. We ran alongside the canal and into Elworth. We passed Sandbach railway station and we ran to the edge of town. We ran down the Western edge of town and we turned left onto the A534. We turned left onto the A533 and we continued over the M6 and through Thurlwood past the Royal Oak pub which is being refurbished. We continued through Rode Heath and onto the A5011. We ran down to Talke and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran about 2 miles to the A500 and we joined the Southbound side. We ran through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 in Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we ran under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. He chilled out in his room using his computer and watching buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We stopped at the kebab shop and we brought burger and fries. When we brought the food we walked back down City Road and we turned left into Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We saw Prime Cars YJ16 CTY.

Prime Cars YJ16 CTY in Fenton

Before tea We went downstairs out for a walk to fetch his tea. we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Just Travel HG19 FHJ. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and 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 and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street. We onto City Road. At the top we crossed over Victoria Road to wait for the bus at the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 67150 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67150 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We set off out of the bus station. Once off the bus we went to the stop to wait for a bus to Newcastle. A short time later a bus arrived on stand. It was First Potteries 63364 on a #38A to Waterhayes.

First Potteries 63364 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and then we joined the clockwise ring road. At the end we turned left onto Etruria Road. At the end we turned left onto Etruria Valeey Link Road. We turned left onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned right onto Etruria Road before going under the A53 onto Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Forge Lane past a new minibus building by the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford and we ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we haded down to the bottom end of the bus station to see what we might catch. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we visited a cash machine. 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 walked up Castle Hill Road and we right onto Stanier Street. We got out of the taxi and we saw black minibus RX20 DCU. When we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew went indoor the soft play area. 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 Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along Stanier Street and we turned left onto John O'Gaunt's Road and we turned left onto the B5044. We turned left onto the A525 and left onto the Northbound A34. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and we run up to Hartshill. We veered left onto Shelton New Road and we stopped briefly near to the old Gilberts furniture shop. We continued down Shelton New Road through the traffic lights and we turned right to join the Southbound A500. We stayed on the high level road and we came off the A500 at City Road. Wand right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Stoke 18-11-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67177	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63177	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	38	First Potteries
35943	Newcastle BS	Stoke, Lytton Street	25	First Potteries
63363	Stoke, Lytton Street	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst in the room we went out on the bus to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We stood at the bus stop and we saw Allinson Travel YP69 VRN. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67177 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67177 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 down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans 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. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We walked through the town centre and just before the Intu Potteries shopping centre we turned right onto Huntbach Street. We crossed over the ring road and we walked up the hill to the dentist. Matthew had a check-up and then set off back through Hanley. We walked through Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We went into the market hall and we stopped at Cafe No 22 and Matthew had sausage oatcakes and a bottle of coke. We went past Realm of Distinction and it is temporarily closed. We went up in the lift and we walked though and down onto Stafford Street and we went onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 765 on a #24 to Newstead. As short time later we saw a bus approach the stand. We saw it was First Potteries 63177 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63177 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and then we joined the clockwise ring road. At the end we turned left onto Etruria Road before going under the A53 onto Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Forge Lane past a new minibus building by the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford where we ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station. We got up and we got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We walked along Castle Walk to Home Bargains and Matthew bought a drink.Afterwards we walked back to the bus station. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 35947 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35947 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw a bus on stand, We saw it was First Potteries 35943 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35943 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. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it closer we saw it was First Potteries 63363 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up City Road and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs and Matthew went to his room to use his computer and watch buses before going out later on and 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