Trip to Hanley / Longton 18-02-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67145	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35933	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
67155	Hanley BS	Longton, The Strand	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up around 08:00 to take his medicine. He got up around 08:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. In the morning Matthew went out to catch a bus. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the stop by the flats and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 6010 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 6010 in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67145 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67145 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. Matthew went to the toilet. We walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we visited Home Bargains. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We walked up Castle Walk and we stopped at the Pound Bakery. Matthew brought a sausage roll before continuing along Castle Walk. We stopped at the benches at the end to eat the sausage rolls followed by a jam filled shortbread biscuit and drink the can of Coke. We continued up Castle Walk and we turned left onto Ironmarket. We turned left onto High Street and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a bottle of Dr Pepper. We continued along High Street. We walked onto Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63364 on a #11 to Hanley. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35933 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35933 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs and we sat 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 and we turned left and we traveled through the hospital we saw Travel Express SJ18 OZO. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. 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 and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 and we ran past the railway station to joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and 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. Afterwards we waited for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67155 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67155 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67155.

Inside First Potteries 67155

We set off up set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 35292 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Bambury Street and we ran to the end we turned left onto Galsworthy Road and left onto Heathcote Street. We turned right onto Longley Road and left onto Ashwood. We turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran under the railway line. We turned left onto Markets Street and we followed the one-way system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went down The Strand and we turned left onto the passgeway by Next. We went to Tesco and Matthew went to the toilet. We walked back past the bus station onto The Strand. We went around the corner onto Transport Lane and we got in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along Transport Lane and we turned right onto The Strand. We ran under the railway ine onto King Street and we ran through Foley into Fenton. We ran forwards onto City Road and we turned right into Manor Street where we got out of the taxi. We crossed over City Road and we cut through onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs with some cake. Matthew went to his room to chill out and use his computer. later on he had a Crunchie and a slice of Millionaire's Shortbread. Matthew looked at buses on the Internet and watched the television. 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 burger and chicken with chips. 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 Wolstanton / Newcastle 17-02-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
WF24 BCE	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Shelton Care Group
WF24 BCE	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was returning to the residential unit later, but first he was going out for dinner and going to do his weekly shop. Matthew Woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up just after 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Later on we set off to the pub. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton onto the A5035. We turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way and we parked up near to the pub. We saw red minibus Y25 JPR leaving the car park.

Y25 JPR in Blurton

We went in thr pub and we were seated at a table. Mattehw had a burger with bacon and cheese with fries washed down with a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings whilst we ate were First Potteries 63111 on a #22 to Longton. For dessert Matthew had a cheesecake with some of mum's ice cream. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we headed back to the car. We saw blue minibus DF67 AFO parked up nearby.

DF67 AFO in Blurton

We got in the car and we set off to Asda. We headed onto Stanley Matthew Way and we continued onto the Westbound A50. At Sideway we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We ran through Stoke and Etruria and we came off at the A527. We headed into the retail park and we parked up near to Asda. We went into the Asda and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we walked around and picked up Matthew weekly shop. When we had finished and paid for the shopping we headed back to the car. We got in the car and we set off out of the retail park passing red minibus YJ22 FZF parked up. We left the retail parked and we went under the A500 and headed South through Etruria and Stoke. At Sideway we headed Eastwards alomg the A50. We came off the A50 near the BET365 stadium and we headed Southwards along Stanley Matthews Way. Whilst we waited at the end to turn we saw First Potteries 63177 on a #22 to Longton. We turned left onto the A5035 and left into Blurton. We got back around 14:35. Matthew chilled out on his computer and had a can of Cherry Coke. Just after 16:00 we set off towards Fenton. We set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive and we saw First Potteries 67172 on a #23 to Newstead. 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 OW73 RYR. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room to use his computer and watch buses. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left into Watkin Street and we turned left into Masterson Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. We used his computer and watched buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had pasta and tuna followed by a Bakewell tart. Matthew chilled in hos room for a while before we went out. Later on we went downstairs and we saw it was Shelton Care Group WF24 BCE. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street. and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke and on the one way system. We followed the road onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Street. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we followed the road around back onto Church Street. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and edge the edge of Newcastle we ran onto George Street. We went forwards onto the ring road and we crossed the roundabout onto Ironmarket. We parked up and and we went to the pub. For dessert he had chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. When we had finished we set off along Ironmarket to the High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we walked past the bus station. We walked onto the ring road and past the new council building and into the park. After we had finished in the park we returned to the minibus. We returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group WF24 BCE. We got on the bus and we set off onto the roundabout and we turned right onto barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran down to Trent Vale. We turned left onto Harpfields Road and we went forwards onto Keelings Drive. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through Boothen into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line into Fenton. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Wrexham / Llangollen 15-02-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1006	Wrexham BS	Llangollen, Parade Street	5	Arriva NW&W
228	Llangollen, Parade Street	Chirk, Hand Hotel	64	Tanat Valley
2655	Chirk, Hand Hotel	Cefn Mawr, o/s Tesco	2	Arriva NW&W
2659	Cefn Mawr, Opp Tesco	Johnstown, o/s Co-op	2C	Arriva NW&W
1010	Johnstown, after Co-op	Ruabon, Station Road	5	Arriva NW&W
1012	Ruabon, Station Road	Wrexham BS	5	Arriva NW&W

Today We decided to re-visit Wrexham. Reseach for the trip consisted of looking at the 1 bws ticket, looking at where we ate on our previous visits to Wrexham and checking the weather. The weather was for grey skys with rain and cold. Matthew woke up at 08:00 to have his medication. Matthew got up at 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready and we set off just before 12:00 to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we ran 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 and 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. As we travelled up the A500 we saw Z Carz WU67 UJC and black minibus HS24 YLZ. We continued past the M6 and over the West coact main line before we turned right onto the B5071. We stopped at the YMCA asnd went into the cafe. Matthew had a full English Breakfast washed down with a can of Cherry Coke. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. We got in the car and we turned around and went back South B5071. We turned left onto Laura Street and we continued down the Manor Way and left onto Brookhouse Drive. We followed the road around to the left and Davenport Avenue and back onto the B5071. and we joined the Westbound A500. We continued for a further 3 miles or so and we turned right onto the Nantwich bypass, past the new road under construction and we ran around the North side of Nantwich before joining the Westbound A534. We travelled west for around 4 miles and we crossed over the A49. We crossed over the A41 at Croxton and we continued to the eastern edge of Wrexham. We continued onto Holt Street and we ran into the centre of town. We veered right onto Chester Street and we turned left into the library car park and parked up. We said goodbye to mum and we walked onto Rhosddu Road. We continued to the bus station and we turned left onto Trinity Street walking past the buses on layover. In the row of buses we saw Valentines Travel J99 VTS on layover in between runs on the town link services.

Valentines Travel J99 VTS in Wrexham bus station

We walked into the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we considered what we might catch. We saw Tanat Valley 233 arrive into the bus station and go on layover.

Tanat Valley 233 in Wrexham bus station

We consider catch Valentine's Travel J99 VTS on the TL3 service, but we wanted to buy a 1Bws ticket and the driver wasn't sure how to issue them. We decided to go towards Llangollen. We looked on stand and we saw a double decker. As we got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 1006 on a #5 to Llangolllen.

Arriva NW&W 1006 in Wrexham bus station

We got on the bus and we brought 1bws day tickets at £7.00 each before going upstairs and sitting down in one of the bays of 4 sets around a table. We set off along Trinity Street and we followed the one way system around onto King Street. We joined the A5152 and we ran past Wrexham Central. We headed out of town through Rhostyllen and under the A483. We continued through Pentre Bychan and through Johnstown. We continued into Ruabon and we turned right onto the A539. We ran through Acrefair and Trevor and we entered intl Llangollen from the East side. In the town we turned left onto Castle Street and we crossed over the river Dee. We turned right onto Market Street. We turned right onto East Street and we ran to the end where we got stopped in traffic. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew got another picture of Arriva NW&W 1006 before it returned to Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 1006 in Llangollen

We walked around the corner onto Castle Street and we went to a kiosk. Matthew had a vanilla ice cream and a bottle of Coke. We walked back around the corner onto Parade Street to wait for a bus. We saw on the map that there was a Tanat Valley bus in the area. Whilst we waited we saw Lloyds Coaches BV24 LMM on a T3 to Barmouth.

Lloyds Coaches BV24 LMM in Llangollen

A few minutes later we saw Arriva NW&W 1012 on a #5 to Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 1012 in Llangollen

Almost as soon as we saw the Arriva double decker we saw our bus approaching. As it closer we saw it was Tanat Valley 228 on a #64 to Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog.

Tanat Valley 228 in Llangollen

We got on the bus and we placed the 1bws day tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Parade Street and we turned right onto Castle Street. We turned left onto Regent Street and right onto Brook Street and up the hill into a housing estate. We ran forwards onto Pengwern and around the loop and back onto Brook Street. We ran back down the hill and we turned right onto Regent Street. We had a fast run along the A5 to Froncysyllte and we turned left onto Gate Road. We ran down the hill and around the community centre before coming back up Gate Road and re-joining the Eastbound A5. We continued to the A483 and we went straight across towards Holt. We turned left onto Black Park and we ran into the small hamlet. We did a 3 point turn on the end of the road by the bus stop and we waited time before setting off back along Black Park. We ran under the Chirk bypass and we turned left onto the B5070 and we ran the final mile or so into the centre of Chirk. We turned right onto Station Avenue and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Tanat Valley 228.

Tanat Valley 228 in Chirk

We walked around the corner onto Church Street and we had a look around. Matthew indicated that he wanted to go to the pub, but the pub across the road appeared to be closed, so we headed back to the bus stop with a promise of a pub visit later on. As we got to the bus stop we turned and saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 2655 on a #2 to Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 2655 in Chirk

We got on the bus and we placed the 1bws day tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up the B5070 and we turned right onto Colliery Road. We follwed Colliery Road to the left and we ran through the housing estate before rejoining the Northbound B5070. We turned right onto the A5 and we ran to the A483 where we turned left. We ran fast Northwards over the Dee and we turned left onto the A539. We veered left onto the B5605 and we ran into Rhosymedre. We turned right onto High Street and we ran into Cefn Mawr. We turned left onto Oxford Street and we ran past Tesco. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva Midlands 2655 as it continued towards Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 2655 in Cefn Mawr

We went down the steps to Tesco and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a walk around the shop and we brought a a phone charger and a chocolate bar. After paying for the food we went outside and we went to the Wrexham bound stop. Whilst we waited Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. A few minutes later the bus appeared. As expected we saw it was Arriva NW&W 2659 on a #2C to Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 2659 in Cefn Mawr

We got on the bus and we placed the 1bws day tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Oxford Street and we turned right onto the B5096. We turned left onto Rock Road and we turned right onto Hampden Way and we ran Westwards alongside the A539 in to opposite direction that we had just travelled along. We ran forwards onto Oak Road and we turned right onto the A539 and we headed back Eastwards. We ran up to the roundabout and we turned left onto the B5605. We ran through Ruabon and as we headed Northwards we continued for around another mile up to Johnstown and we got up and got off by the big Co-op. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2659 as it continued Northwards towards Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 2659 in Johnstown

Once off the bus we gheaded to the Co-op to get supplies. We went into the shop and we bought a can of Coke and a large Galaxy Caramel bar. We headed back to the bus stop and we shared out the chocolate bar whist we waited for the bus. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 1010 on a #5 to Llangollen.

Arriva NW&W 1010 in Johnstown

We got on the bus and we placed the 1bws day tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up out of Johnstown and we continued into Ruabon and we ran under the B5605. We got up and got off the bus as we approached Ruabon railway station. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 1010 as it continued towards Llangollen.

Arriva NW&W 1010 in Ruabon

Once off the bus we crossed pver the road and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and I ordered the drinks. Matthew returned and we sat down with the drinks. Matthew had a small glass of Coke. When we had fininshed we went outside and we walked to the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 1012 on a #5 to Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 1012 in Ruabon

We got on the bus and we placed the 1 bws tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off Southwards along the B5605 and we continued for around another mile up to Johnstown and we continued into Rhostyllen and we ran under the A483. We ran up the A5152 the last two miles or so into the cente of Wrexham and past Wreham General railway station. We turned right into Regent Street and left into King Street. We turned left into Lord Street and we stopped outside the bus station. where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Arriva NW&W 1012 before it worked back to Oswestry.

Arriva NW&W 1012 in Wrexham bus station

Once off the bus we walked along Trinity Street and we looked at the buses on layover. We saw Arriva NW&W 662 parked up.

Arriva NW&W 662 in Wrexham bus station

Also see was Arriva NW&W 3207 in between run on the #2 to Oswestry.

Arriva NW&W 3207 in Wrexham bus station

Mum appeared in the car and we did a crew change. Matthew had a cup of Cherry Coke with ice. Once in the car we drove onto Chester Street. We followed the road around onto Holt Street and we turned right onto Market Street. We parked up and I went to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage, chips and gravy. Once I had finished eating we set off along Market Street and we turned right onto Holt Street. We ran to the edge of town and we joined the Eastbound A534. We ran out of town through Rhosnesni and we joined the main A534 and ran Eastwards out of town. We ran up to Nantwich crossing the A41 and A49. We joined the A51 and we passed the site of a new Shell petrol station where work has statrted. We continued Nantwich by-pass and we ran around the North side of town and we joined the A500. We crossed over the west coast main line and when we got to the A531 we saw that A500 was closed due to an accident. We turned right onto the A531 and left onto the B5500. We ran through Audley towards Chesterton. We turned left onto Cedar Road and we ran past Crackley Bank to the A34. We headed South past Bradwell Hospital which is awaiting funding to help rebuild it. We turned left onto the B5369 and we ran though Wolstanton Marsh and into Basford. We turned left onto the A53 and right onto the A500. We ran through Etruria into Stoke. We came off the A500 and we diverted onto Wheildon Road. We dropped off uncle Dave and Matthew got out to use the toilet. He also had some of uncle Rob's Fanta orange. We updated uncle daves calendar to show recent activity. Once we had dropped off uncle Dave we set off onto Wheildon Road. 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 19:30. Matthew had his medication and chilled out on his computer and we did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke and slice of victoria sponge. We got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 14-02-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63358	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries
67178	Blurton, Magdalen Road	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to visit grandma, going to the pub and alos coming home to Blurton, but first 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. Later on Matthew we to Shelton in a taxi. We went downstairs and we got in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we rsn towards Joiners Square. We turned left onto Warrington Steet and left onto the A52. We turned right onto Cualdon Road and right onto Boughey Road. We stopped at the park and we got out of the car. We headed into the car and we went to the playground. After using the playground for a while we headed towards Hanley. We walked onto Cleveland Road and we continued onto Regent Road we past the former Macari Centre new Kick Zone play centre. We continued to the the chip shop and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. Whilst we at we saw De-Luxe XJZ 222. When we had finished we headede across to the bus station. We waited for bus towards Fenton. Mattehw went to the toilet and we saw First Potteries 44511 on layover. A shirt time later we saw a bus on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 63358 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 63358 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 to his room to chill out. Whilst he waited for mum Matthew cut his nails. Around 15:00 mum came to pick Matthew up and take him back to Fenton. Matthew came downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we continued onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road. We crossedover the A50 and we continued into Blurton and we stopped at Blurton Stores. Matthew chose a cake and a bottle of Dr Pepper. We got back in the car and we set off onto Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 15:30. Matthew got out of the car and came in. I had already got home from training and turned on his computer ready. Matthew used his computer amd had a bottle of Dr Pepper and a cake. Just before 16:15 we set off on foot to the bus stop all the way over on Magdalen Road. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67148 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67148 in Blurton

A short time later we saw a bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67178 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67178 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and ran over the railway line into Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane and we entered Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. We turned left into Church Lane and we joined the A34 and we saw D&G Bus 146 on the #100 to Hanley. As we headed into Trent Vale and we turned right into Harpfields Road where we passed First Potteries 63114 on the final #22 to Longton. We turned left into the hospital and we saw MT Travel HXZ 3953 and First Potteries 35935 on the #25 to Hanley. We turned right onto the A34 and a couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67178 before it continued to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67178 in Newcastle

Just after getting off the bus we saw D&G Bus 6005 on a #9 to Biddulph. We walked up the hill to Grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car. We ran down Victoria Street and we turned left onto the A34. We ran inti Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. We went into the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. We sat back down with mum and I ordered the food. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 63365 on a #101 to Stafford. Once we had finished eating we set off onto the A34. We stopped at Tesco and we went to the petrol station to fill up with petrol. After we had filled up we rejoined the A34 and we continued to Hanford and Trentham. We turned right onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We got back around 19:20. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and used the computer. Matthew went to bed around 00:30... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Bentilee 13-02-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop P	23	First Potteries
67142	Stoke, stop Q	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
6005	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	9	D&G Bus
67181	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Devonshire Square	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Stafford & District Community Link OW73 RYR. Later on 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. A few minutes later we saw Afford rent-a-car BF24 YDZ. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke 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 we got up and got off the bus. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We got off the bus and we crossed obver the road to the stop opposite to wait for a #25 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As soon as it cam into view we knew it was First Potteries 67142 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67142 in Stoke

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 into the centre of Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We walked along Castle Walk to Home Bargains and Matthew bought a drink.Afterwards we walked back to Hassell Street and we turned left onto High Street and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We continued along High Street and we sat on a bench to eat the chicken sandwich and drink the bottle of coke. When we had finished we walked back along Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Hanley. Eventually the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6005 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G Bus 6005 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting 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. At the roundabout we went left onto Newcastle lane and we ran up the hill into the centre of Penkhull. We turned left onto St Thomas Place and forwards onto Princes Street. We past the old school. on the left old North Staffs Royal Infirmary. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran down into Stoke. We passed through Church Street and the bus topped in the town centre. After a brief stop we continued over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road and we turned left onto Avenue Road and we turned right onto Snow Hill. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walkd down to the bottom of the bus station. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #38 to Kidsgrove. We left the bus station and we walked up LIchfield Street. We cross over the shared space and we went into Wilko. Once we crossed over Stafford Street. We walked to crown bank and we walked back along Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping centre where Matthew had a chicken sandwich washed down with can of Irn Bru. We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked though and down onto We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked through Tontine Square. Matthew went for a hearing test. Afterwards we went onto Tontine Street. We walked back down Lichfield Street and we returned to the bus station. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67181 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67181 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 onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off along Dawlish Drive and we turned right onto Wellfield Road and we passed old school site which is going to be a new sheltered housing site. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Dawlish Drive. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and we turned right onto Malthouse Road. We turned right onto Wooliscroft Road and left onto Corneville Road. We turned right onto Ruxley Road and right onto the A52 and and we turned left onto Eaves Lane. We turned left onto Greasley Road and continued onto Greasley Road. Before we joined the A5009 and we ran past the Cemetery to Milton and we turned left onto Millrise Road and we ran forwards onto Maunders Road and we crossed over the old railway line. We turned right onto Newford Crescent and left onto the A53. We turned into the retail park. We headed through Cobridge and we ran past the site of the new Wrights Pies shop. At the lights we turned left onto Waterloo Road. We ran down to the ring Road and then we ran around Hanley before going onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to Joiners Square and we continued onto Victoria Road. We ran up to the top and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room to use his computer and watch buses before going out later on. We saw Travel Express BG61 HSY going towards Heron Cross. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Voyager Travel CV69 KVD. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we went into the Co-operative Food store and Matthew had a bottle of Coke. We went outside onto Christchurch Street. We walked back into Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. For tea Matthew had a chicken and rice and a bottle of Coke followed by a Manchester Tart. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Bucknall 12-02-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
KE54 ARM	Fenton	Bucknall	Charter	Lucky Seven
KE54 ARM	Bucknall	Penkhull	Charter	Lucky Seven
67156	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley, stop J1	23	First Potteries
35949	Hanley BS	Fenton, Alfred Street	36A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group WF24 BCE. We went downstairs and set off on foot onto Temple Street. We walked onto Christchurch Street and we waited for a taxi. We went to cafe in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we ran along Manor Street. We ran down the hill through Fenton and at Joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran towards Hanley. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to the other side of Town We exited the ring road onto Town Road. The bus came in through Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We got out of the taxi When we walked along Stafford Street and We went into Della's cafe and as it was busy we went upstairs. For dinner Matthew had a sausage sandwich washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished Matthew used the facilities before we left. We walked along Stafford Street and we continued past the town hall through to the bus station. When we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Lichfield Street and past the Lidl. We crossed over Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Victoria Road past Adsa and the B&M. In Aldi Matthew picked up his weekly shop. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to Bucknall it was Lucky Seven KE54 ARM.

Lucky Seven KE54 ARM in Fenton

We set off up Victoria Road and we ran down the hill. We crossed over the roundabout at Joiners Square onto Lichfield street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We went around the ring-road and we turned right onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we ran forwards onto the A52. We stopped at the shop and we went inside. Matthew went in a brought a sausages cheese oatcakes to take away. A few mninutes later the bus appeared. It was Lucky Seven KE54 ARM. We got on the bus and we set off up the A52. At Limekiln Light we followed the A52 to the left. At Joiners Square and we saw Autocabs SY67 WLC. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one-way system in Stoke. We turned left onto London Road and we turned right onto Chamberlain Avenue. We stopped for a short while and Matthew had a sausages cheese oatcakes washed down with a can of coke followed a couple of slices of Victoria sponge. we returned to Fenton. We got in the car and we set off onto Chamberlain Avenue and we turned left London Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We turned right onto Liverpool Street and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we veered left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran to the end before turning left onto 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. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car BF24 YDS parked up.

Afford rent-a-car BF24 YDS in Fenton

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. After crossing over the A500 we ran into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road. We ran under the railway line and up through Shelton. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and we got up and got off the bus. We walked along Bagnall Street and Old Hall Street anbd we went into B&M. Matthew did some shopping and we crossed over the road onto Old Hall Street past the site of the old bus station which has now been almost completely demolished. We turned the corner onto and we walked up McDonalds and we had tea. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once We walked along Parliament Row and we walked onto Town Road. We walked up Quadrant Road and into the new leisure complex. As we passed the car park on the Bryan Street. In the cinema went to the toilet and afterwards had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. He went to the toilet and afterwards he saw Dog Man at the cinema. When he had finished we set off back down Bryan Street onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto Lichfield Street We headed into the bus station. We waited for a taxi back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35949 on a #36A to Meir.

First Potteries 35949 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 left onto 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. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Trentham 11-02-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6007	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
35943	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
35948	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
6008	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, we saw Shelton Care Group WF24 BCE. We went downstairs we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car MA24 PXK parked up. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6007 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 6007 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Travel Express HF64 AJU. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We continued down to the bus station and saw D&G Bus 6001 on a #9 to Biddulph. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35943 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35943 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 where we saw ABC Supreme KX64 AFF. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. We walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. Matthew had a ham sandwich washed down with bottle of Coke. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. 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 Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35948 on a #101 to Hanley. 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. Matthew got another picture of First Potteries 35948 as it carried on towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35948 in Newcastle bus station

We continued down to the bus station and saw First Potteries 63118 on a #38 to Kidsgrove. We headed to the toilet and Matthew used the facilities. We walked down towards Stubbs Street and we saw First Potteries 67148 on a #22 to Longton. The bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6008 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G Bus 6008 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 ABC Supreme YK24 DYB. 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 chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. A short while later me and mum appeared to take Matthew out for tea. 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. At the bottom we overtook First Potteries 63177 on the #11 to Newcastle. We ran under the railway line and we turned left onto the Southbound A500. We ran past Sideway to Hanford. We joined the Northbound A34. We turned left onto Whitmore Road and we turned right onto Northwood Lane. We joined the Northbound A519 and we veered left onto Kingsbridge Avenue. We turned left onto Dartmouth Avenue. We turned right onto Sandon Avenue and we went around the square and picked up a friend. We continued onto The Plaisaunce and we turned right onto Abbotts Way. We joined the Northboubnd A519 and we ran down to Newcastle. We ran forwards onto Barracks Road and we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #38A to Crackley. We crossed the roundabout onto the A527 and we ran through Wolstanton and we crossed over the roundabout onto Bradwell Lane and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran forwards onto the A527 and we ran into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we ran past the bus station. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and past the Cherry Tree. We ran down into Trent Vale past the Greggs. We stopped at the retail park so I could go and get some oil for the car. Afterwards we continued through Trent Vale and we turned left onto the Northbound A500. We turned right onto City Road and 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 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. 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.