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Friday, 9 October 2026

Trip to Newcastle / Trent Vale 09-10-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator

6009	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
67146	Newcastle BS	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
63111	Longton Exchange	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
6006	Hanley BS	Stoke, Lytton Street	9	D&G Bus
67152	Stoke, Lytton Street	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries
67181	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop C4	11X	First Potteries
35684	Stoke, stop C2	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
67149	Hanley BS	Trent Vale, Black Lion	21	First Potteries
67149	Trent Vale, Black Lion	Hanley BS	21	First Potteries
67149	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

Also seen was Hollinshead YN26 VKC.

Hollinshead YN26 VKC in Fenton

A short time later we saw D&G Bus 27 on a #32X to Hanley.

D&G Bus 27 in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was D&G Bus 6009 on a #1A to Audley.

D&G Bus 6009 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Travel Express 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. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off up Castle Walk and we went to the Greggs. Matthew had a bottle of Coke and a caramel custard doughnut. When we had finished we headed back down Castle Walk to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Clayton. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 67146 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67146 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 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 ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. where we got up and got off the bus. We walked over onto The Strand and we went into the market. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we headed back to the The Strand and we walked to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 63111 on a #6 to Audley.

First Potteries 63111 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hnaley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the site of the new Burger King. We turned right into Victoria Road. We continued down the hill 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. At the bus station Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we to the chip shop. We crossed over Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over the ring road and we cut through onto Birch Terrace. We continued onto Lichfield Street and we saw MT Travel RE75 WYV. We stopped at B&M on Old Hall Road and we brought chocolate cake. We continued along Tontine Street. We vwalked across Tontine Square and we went to the indoor market and used the toilet there. When we had finished we headed down through Tontine Square and across Tontine Street. We walked onto Lichfield Street and we entered the bus station and to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6006 on a #9 to Westbury Park.

D&G Bus 6006 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street onto Bethesda street where we crossed over the ring road and we ran down through Shelton along Cauldon Road and we turned left onto Station Road outside the railway station. We went forwards onto A52 and we followed the road around to the right onto City Road where we got up and got off the bus just before the railway bridge. A short tme later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead. 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 ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street and we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto City Road and we walked up past KFC onto King Street and we stopped at Costa Coffee. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards he had a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we set off onto City Road and we cut into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out. Later on we went out for tea on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued up City Road and we stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it First Potteries 67181 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67181 in Fenton

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 35684 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. The bus set off out of Stoke town centre and across the A500. We crossed under the railway line before turning left onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 35684 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35684 in Hanley bus station

We afterwards we waited for a bus towards Trent Vale. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67149 on a #21 to Trentham.

First Potteries 67149 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trent Vale before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran part the railway station before going right onto Glebe Street. After a brief stop we continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. The bus rounded the corner onto Campbell Place and forwards onto London Road. We continued through the West End and Oakhill and past the former Oakhill pub. We ran into Trent Vale and we turned left onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus. As we set off towards the pub we saw First Potteries 63356 on a #22 to Newcastle. We went into the pub and Matthew found a seat where he could see out of the window. We walked into the pub and Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters matthew had a cheesecake with custard. whilst at the pub highlights of the bus sightings were First Potteries 63172 on a #101 to Stafford and AJS Passenger Travel EO67 BXN heading Northwards. When he had finished eat Matthew set off onto the A34 and around the corner onto London Road to wait for the bus back towards Stoke. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67149 on a #21 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67149 in Trent Vale

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along London Road and we ran through Oak Hill and the the West End before running into Stoke Town centre and Campbell Place. We continued around the one-way system onto Church Street and we turned right onto Shelton Old Road and we saw Travel Express HK75 ZTF parked up th the depot. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road and 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. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and we waited for a bus to Bentilee. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. It was First Potteries 67149 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67149 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street and 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 onto City Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. When we got to Albert Square we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. we went upstairs and chilled out in his room. He had a can of Cherry Coke. 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.

Thursday, 8 October 2026

Trip to Hanley / Kidsgrove 08-10-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator

67159	Fenton, Temple Street	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63171	Hanley BS	Talke, opp Swan House	38	First Potteries
106	Talke, Coppice Road	Kidsgrove, St Thomas's Church	95	D&G Bus
63112	Kidsgrove, St Thomas's Church	Newcastle BS	39	First Potteries
63363	Newcastle BS	Hanley, stop S6	39A	First Potteries
67176	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street. Once in the bus station and onto stand. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67159.

First Potteries 67159 in Hanley bus station

We headed down the bus station and Matthew decided to go to Talke. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63171 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63171 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 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 onto Barracks Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Ryecroft. We veered left onto Merrial Street and we turned right onto High Street. We ran forwards onto Liverpool Road and we ran turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran Northwards past the bus garage and we ran through Milehouse. We ran Northwards to the McDonald roundabout and we turned left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto Chesterton High Street. We turned right onto Crackley Bank and we ran through Crackley and Red Street. We crossed over the A500 and we veered left onto Talke High Street. We turned right somewhere and left onto Chester Road. We re-joined the road and we ran forwards onto Coalpit Hill. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over Coalpit Hill and we walked along Swan Bank to St Martin Church. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards had sausage chips and gravy washed down with can of Coke. When we had finished we walked across Coalpit Hill the road to wait for a bus to Kidsgrove. A short time later we saw Premier Travel NK68 AXS. As approached we saw it was D&G Bus 106 on a #95 to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto the A34 and up towards somewhere where we turned right onto the B5371. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5371 and we turned left onto Woodshutt's Street. We turned right onto the A34 and we turned right onto Slacken Lane past the site on where a to build 170 new homes. We got in the car. We set off along Slacken Lane and we turned right onto the A34 and we turned right onto B5371 and parked up. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63112 on a #39 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63112 in Kidsgrove

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along The Avenue. We turned left onto Lower Ash Road and right onto Mitchell Avenue. We turned left onto Harecastle Avenue and we turned left onto The A34 and we ran up to the traffic lights and we crossed over the junction on Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto Swan Bank and we turned left onto Chester Road. We ran around the estate and we Ashenough Road. We turned left onto Monument Road and left onto High Street. We ran down to the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Talke Road. We ran through Red Street and we past community centre. We continued down Crackley Bank to Dragon Square and into Chesterton. We ran down the High Street and we turned left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we joined the Southbound A34. We ran through Milehouse and as we headed towards Newcastle and we turned left onto Liverpool Road and left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and we turned right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Whilst we waited for a bus to Kidsgrove and Matthew visited the toilet. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it First Potteries 63363 on a #39A to Butt Lane. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We turned left onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned right onto Etruria Valeey Link Road and we ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Stafford Street and we continued to Discount Store. We brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we crossed over Stafford Street. We continued onto Lichfield Street and to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #18 to Leek. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67176 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67176 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. We went upstairs and Matthew returned to his room to chill out. We went downstairs and we got in the car and we set off along Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran past the railway station and past the university towards Joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran up the hill to Hanley. We turned right onto the ring Road and we ran around town. We turned left the sliproad and right onto Town Road. We crossed over the ring road and at Birches Head we ran forwards onto the A5272. We ran through Sneyd Green and Smallthorne and we continued into Stanfield. We turned left onto We turned left onto Haywood Road and right into the hospital. We turned left onto haywood Road and right onto the A5272 and we ran into Smallthorne. We turned right and we joined the A53. We ran through Cobridge and through Etruria and we crossed over the A53. We turned left onto Victoria Street and into Hartshill. We turned left onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500. We turned right onto the A500. We veered left into Fenton to uncle Dave's house. 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. When it was time to go we got back into the car and we said goodbye to uncle Dave. As there are roadworks blocking part of the road we went down Whieldon Road. We crossed under the A500 and we turned right onto City Road and we crossed over the A500. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left onto 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.

Wednesday, 7 October 2026

Trip to Burslem / Newcastle 07-10-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator

63172	Fenton Health Centre	Newcastle BS	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. Matthew chilled in his room for a while. Later on Matthew went out for a taxi. We went downstairs and we got in taxi. We set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we went down the hill to Aldi. Matthew brought his shopping and then we got a Lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran down to joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. We ran up to the ring road and we ran anti-clockwise around Hanley. We turned right onto the A50 and we ran Northwards through Cobridge into Burslem past Lidl supermarket. We turned right onto Federation Road. We got out of the taxi and we set off onto Federation Road and we turned right onto the A50 and we saw First Potteries 63365 on a #103 to Crewe. We turned right onto Market Place and went to Wrights Pies and Matthew had a can of Coke and a millionaires shortbread. We walked to the end of Market Place. Matthew ate a sausage roll and we drank the can of Coke. When we had finished we walked back along Market Place and left onto Woodbank Street and passed the site of the new apartment being built. We headed back to the Market Place. After we had finished in the pub we returned to the car to go back to Fenton. We set off along Wedgwood Street and we turned left onto Moorland Road. At Smallthorne rounsabout we went right onto the A5272 up to Sneyd Green and we ran southwards to the edge of Hanley. We ran clockwise around the ring road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to Joiners square and we went right onto the A52. We ran into Stoke and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We went downstairs ans we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. In Heron Cross we turned right onto Road. We ran down the hill and we went past the BP garage. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beacosfield Drive and we ran to the end. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and we followed the road around onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right Brough Lane and forwards The Lea. We turned right onto New Inn Lane and left onto Trentley Road. We turned left onto Allerton Road and right to rejoin the A34. We ran through Hanford and under the A500 into Trent Vale. We turned left London Road and we ran through Oak Hill past the former Oak Hill pub. We continued through the the West End before running into Stoke Town centre and Campbell Place. We continued around the one-way system onto Church Street. We turned right onto Shelton Old Road and we saw Travel Express LG68 PSZ paeked up th the depot. We joined the Southbound A500. We ran up to the next junction we turned left onto City Road and right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We saw Travel Express YN11 AHJ.

Travel Express YN11 AHJ in Fenton

We turned right onto City Road and we walked past Philpots and at the roundabout we turned right into Burger King. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished eating we walked back along City Road. As we walked up the bus stop. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus and 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 into the building Matthew went to the toilet. He also spent time in the indoor 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 Intercity taxi. We set off along Stanier Road and we turned left onto Pool Side. We turned left onto Dunkirk and we turned right onto Knutton Lane. We around the roundabout and back onto the Ryecroft and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. 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. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. chill out and watch buses out of the window we saw Just Travel NK18 CDO.

Just Travel NK18 CDO in Fenton

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

Tuesday, 6 October 2026

Trip to Newcastle / Trentham 06-10-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator

67159	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63102	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
63102	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
5220	Newcastle BS	Meir, Broadway	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 and we saw First Potteries 67180 on a #11 to Newcastle. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw EMED MH26 FZZ. We carried on down the road and we waited for a First Potteries bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67159 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

First Potteries 63102 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 and we continued down through to Trentham. 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. 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 Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63102 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63102 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. Matthew went to the toilet and we walked out of the bus station onto Hassell Street and we turned left onto High Street and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a KitKat salted caramel chocolate. We continued along High Street and we stopped at the benches at the end to eat the KitKat salted caramel chocolate and drink the can of Irn Bru. When we had finished we set off onto High Street past the former RBS bank which is now a Titanic Brewery. We turned right onto Ironmarket and we continued down Castle Walk and we turned into the the stop outside the bus station and Matthew went to the toilet and we saw First Potteries 67172 on a #39A to Butt Lane. A few minutes later we saw a bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 5220 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G Bus 5220 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme YA67 VBC & ERS Medical FJ22 FSF. 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. We ran past the Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton Transport Interchange onto Baths Road and we ran forwards onto Market Street. We turned left onto Anchor Road and right onto Sutherland Road. We ran to the other end of the road and we turned left onto Weston Coyney Road. We ran up the hill past Matthew's old respite place and at the end we turned right onto the A520 and we turned left onto Brookwood Drive. We turned right onto Stansmore Road and we turned left onto Leason Road. We paused in the Square before going onto Woodville Road. We turned left onto the A520 and we ran into the centre of Meir. At the roundabout we turned right onto Broadway and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked into Broadway and we turned left onto the A520. We waied for a taxi back to Fenton. It was a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along the A520 and we turned right at the roundabout onto the Westbound A50. We ran through Longton to Fenton and we came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we went through the traffix lights onto Heron Street. We ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. 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.

Monday, 5 October 2026

Trip to Etruria / Wolstanton 05-10-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator

HK75 ZTF	Fenton	Bradeley	Charter	Travel Express
HK75 ZTF	Bradeley	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express

Today Matthew was going back to the residential unit, but not before he had been out for dinner and to get his weekly shopping. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up just after 10:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready and we went out just after 12:00. We set off to Newcastle to pick up our friend. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and onto the A5035 and we continued to Trentham. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran through Hanford and we crossed the A500. We continued through Trent Vale and we saw First Potteries 35687 on a #101 to Hanley. We continued into Newcastle and we turned right onto Barracks Road where we saw D&G Bus 173 on a #1A to Meir. We turned left onto Ryecroft and stopped to pick up our friend. We crossed over Ryecroft we ran forwards onto the A53. 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. Matthew had a cumberland ring with bacon and egg washed down with can of Coke. When we had finished we set of to the shop. We bran along Garner Street to Etruria and we turned left onto the A53. We veered left onto Forge Lane. We ran forwards onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned left onto the Etruria Valley Link Road. We went under the A500. We turned left onto the retail park and we saw First Potteries 35689 on a #501 Etruria Valley circular service. We went into Asda and we did Matthew weekly shop. When we came out we went into the car park and we saw green minibus BD74 HWY.

BD74 HWY in Wolstanton

Also seen was SB Cars WJ60 FJY.

SB Cars WJ60 FJY in Wolstanton

We walked over the where we were parked and we saw grey minibus RV20 VCM.

RV20 VCM in Wolstanton

We set off out of the retail park and we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and May Bank and into Newcastle. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we saw Travel Express ND21 YFL. After we had dropped off our friend, we turned left onto Ryecroft and we saw Betty Bus SH25 YTT. We ran around the roundabout to head back along Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road past the bus station. 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 and we ran into Blurton. We arrived back in Blurton just after 14:00. We wrote the Blog and Matthew had a Flake ice cream and a can of Cherry Coke. Around 16:00 we got ready to return to the residential unit. We set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw gold minibus DE04 FNZ 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. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. For a late tea Matthew had bangers and mash followed by apple crumble and custard. Later on we went downstairs and we saw it was Travel Express HK75 ZTF. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and across the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We joined town road and we crossed joined the ring-road as there is currently a diversion on the normal route. We turned right onto the A50 and at Cobridge lights we turned right onto the A53. We turned right onto Sneyd Street and we headed Eastwards. We joined the A5272 and we travelled Northwards through Sneyd Green up to Smallthorne. At the roundabout we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran town the hill to the bottom and we turned left into Chell Heath Road. We turned right into Hayes Road and we ran forwards onto Stratheden Road and to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a drink of Coke. Once Matthew had finished his drink we returned to the minibus. We returned to Fenton in Travel Express HK75 ZTF. We got on the bus and we set off onto Stratheden Road. We ran forwards onto Hayes Street and we turned right onto Chell Heath Road. We turned right onto Ford Green Road and we we ran up Smallthorne Bank. At the roundabouts we turned left onto the A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green into Birches Head. We ran forwards onto Town Road and and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards the railway station. We ran alongside the the railway line and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs to Matthew's room to chill out. 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.

Saturday, 3 October 2026

Trip to Bridgnorth / Wolverhampton 03-10-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator

3798	Bridgnorth, Adj Sainsburys	Bridgnorth, Adj Oak Gardens	9	Arriva Midlands
3798	Bridgnorth, Adj Oak Gardens	Wolverhampton BS	9	Arriva Midlands
23	Wolverhampton BS	Underhill, Wildtree Avenue	11	Lets Go!
15	Underhill, Wildtree Avenue	Wolverhampton BS	11	Lets Go!
E1181	Wolverhampton BS	Roseville, after Bank Street	X8	NX West Midlands
E1143	Roseville, Bank Street	Wolverhampton BS	8	NX West Midlands
2007	Wolverhampton BS	Wednesfield, Bentley Bridge Retail Park	9	NX West Midlands

Today Matthew decided to go to Bridgnorth. Earlier in the week he had messaged and indicated that he wanted to go to Bridgnorth. Two weeks ago he had been stood at the Bridgenorth stand in Wolverhamnpton bus station and we have previously done the Bridgnorth service as far as Compton. Research for the trip consisted of looking at the local bus services, looking at the car parking and looking for somewhere suitable to have dinner as well as looking at the local bus tickets. We also checked the weather, which was due to be unseasonably warm, dry and sunny. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After getting ready, around 11:30 we set off to pick up uncle Dave. We set off through Blurton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Street. We crossed the A50 and we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we stopped to pick up uncle Dave. We continued down Wheildon Road and we turned right. We joined the Southbound A500 and we head through Hanford to Hanchurch and we joined the Southbound M6. As we travelled down the M6 we saw an unidentified FlixBus coach and an unidentified Ellison's coach. Further down towards the West Midlands we were passed by National Express liveried Selwyns BV74 LMJ on a #121 to Birmingham.

Selwyns BV74 LMJ on the M6

We came off the M6 at junction 12 and we headed Westwards along the A5. We crossed over the A449 and a few hundred yards along the road we had to make a diversion around a closed section of the A5. We turned left onto Claygates Road and we turned right onto Four Ashes Road. We continued onto Ivy House Lane and we re=joined the Westbound A5. We continued Westwards for a few miles. We ran past Weston Park and we crossed over the A41. We turned left onto the B4379 and we ran Southwards for a few miles into Shifnal. We turned right to follow the B4379 and we turned left onto the Southbound A4169. At the roundabout we turned right to continued following the A4169 and we ran out of Shifnal. We passed through The Hem and we veered left onto the B4379. After about a mile we went straight over a roundabout and onto the A442. We ran for a few more miles before we dropped into the steep sided vally and ran into Bridgnorth. After a missed turned we went along St Johns Street and we crossed over the River Severn on Bridge Street. We followed the B4363 Southwards before turning right. We passed the Severn Valley railway and we climbed the hill into the High Town. We ran forwards onto Pound Street and we turned right onto Whitburn Street. We turned left onto Old Smithfield and we pulled into Sainbury's and parked up. We walked back to the road and we turned right onto High Street. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Mum ordered the food and drink and a short time later Matthew had a burger and fries with southern fried chicken, washed down with a glass of Coke. When we had finished eating, we said goodbye to mum and we headed to the main bus stop. We walked along the High Street and we turned left onto Old Smithfield. We crossed over the road and we waited by the bus stop. We saw Arriva Midlands 2148 on a town service.

Arriva Midlands 2148 in Bridgnorth

We let this bus go and a few minutes later it returned and then formed the #8 to Telford. We could have done this bus as an extra before we caught something else. A few minutes later we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer, we saw it was Arriva Midlands 3798 on a #9 to High Town.

Arriva Midlands 3798 in Bridgnorth

We got on the bus and I booked an Arriva Shropshire and Telford Day ticket at £9.30 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We decided to do this ro the end of the run and then back to Wolverhampton. We set off along Old Smithfield and we turned left onto North Gate. We veered left onto Innage Road and we saw Select Bus 6 on layover. We turned left onto The Hookfield and right onto Victoria Road. We headed back into town along Sydney Cottage Drive and we turned right onto Victoria Road. We turned left onto Salop Street and we ran forwards onto Whitburn Street. We turned left onto Old Smithfield and we stopped outside of Sainbury's. We saw Select Bus 6 pull off on a #436 to Shrewsbury and Rotala Diamond 32312 on a #125 to Kidderminster. After a brief stop we continued towards Wolverhampton. We set off along Old Smithfield and we turned right onto High Street. We passed through the centre of the town and we continued onto New Road. We joined the B4363 and we turned right onto Brudge Street and we crossed over the river Severn. We turned left onto Mill Street and right onto Southbound A442. We turned left onto Stourbridge Road and we headed Eastwards. We joined the A458 and we ran past the Bridgnorth Aluminium factory. We turned left onto the A454 and we headed Northwards. After about 1/3 mile we turned right to follow the A454 Eastwards. We then had a fast run through the countryside as we approached Wolverhampton. As we ran Eastwards we could see a plume of smoke in the sky. We ran into Compton and we turned crossed over the Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal. We got to the junction of the A41 and we saw a fire engine going barreling past in the opposite direction. At the edge of Wolverhampton we turned right onto the ring road and we turned left onto Peel Street. We continued onto Pitt Street and we turned left onto Worcester Street. We turned right onto Cleveland Street and we turned left onto Carrick Street. We turned right onto Bilston Street and we ran to the ring road before turning left onto the ring road and entering the bus station from the South Eastern corner. The bus pulled onto the stand and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a look around. We saw Chaserider 497 which was running out of service.

Chaserider 497 in Wolverhampton bus station

We headed out of the bus station and we walked along Queen Street. We went to the Little Dessrt Shop. Matthew had a slice of red velvet cheesecake washed down with a glass of Cherry Lemonade. When we had finished Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we went outside and we walked along Queen Street and met up with uncle Dave. We went into the bus station and we had a think what we could catch. We decided to have a ride on the old Lets Go1 Enviro 200's. We saw one on stand and as we got closer we saw it was Lets Go! 23 on a #11 to Underhill.

Lets Go! 23 in Wolverhampton bus station

We got on the bus and we bought nBus Day tickets at £5.50 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we went out of the bus station onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Broad Street and we turned right onto Stafford Street. We crossed the ring road and we ran Northwards up the A449. We turned right onto the A460 and we ran under the railway line. We travelled Northwards for a couple of miles and we turned left onto Chesterton Road. We ran forwards onto Dickens Road and we turned right onto Tennyson Road. We turned right onto Wildtree Avenue and left onto Westcroft Avenue where the bus terminated. We got up and the bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside of Lets Go! 23 before we got off the bus.

Inside Lets Go! 23

Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Lets Go! 23 before it returned to Wolverhamnpton.

Lets Go! 23 in Underhill

We headed into the shop and we bought a bottle of pop, a refresher chew, a chocolate bar and a flapjack. We went outside and Matthew ate the refresher chew. A short time later another bus appeared. As it got closer we saw it was Lets Go! 15 on a #11 to Wolverhampton.

Lets Go! 15 in Underhill

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Day ticket to the driver. The bus was empty so Matthew took another picture of Lets Go! 15 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside Lets Go! 15

After awaiting time we set off along Westcroft Avenue and we turned left onto Underhill Lane. We turned left onto Edge Hill Avenue and left onto Wildtree Avenue. We turned right onto Tennyson Road and we turned left onto Dickens Road. We ran forwards onto Chesterton Road and we turned right to join the Southbound A460. We crossed under the freight line and we ran closer to the town centre. We went under the main line and we turned left onto the A449. We crossed over the ring road and ran forwards onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and we turned right onto the dedicated bus lane by the ring road. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We had a look around for some thing to catch. Mum got in touch, and we arrnage to meeting at Bentlet Bridge in about an hour after she had driven from Bridgnorth. We needed a quick out and back run before we headed to Bentley Bridge. We saw National Express West Midlands E1114 which was on layover.

NX West Midlands E1114 in Wolverhampton bus station

Matthew decided to do something towards Dudley. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands E1181 on a X8 to Birmingham.

NX West Midlands E1181 in Wolverhampton bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Pipers Row. We ran around Bilston Island we we came back onto Bilston Street. We turned left onto St Georges Parade and we turned left onto Snow Hill. We crossed the ring road and we ran South down the A4123. We ran through Parkfields past the former Gills Sausage factory. This is currently being developed into a new Lidl store. We continued into Lanesfield and we past Spring Road. We past the junction of the A463 Black Country Routes and we continued for about 1/2 mile Southwards into Roseville where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands E1181 as it continued towards Birmingham.

NX West Midlands E1181 in Roseville

We crossed over the road and we waited for a bus back into Wolverhampton. We only had to wait about 3 minutes and we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands E1143 on a #8 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands E1143 in Roseville

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off Northwards through Rseville and past the A463. We continued into Lanesfield and Parkfields. On the edge of town we turned left onto Grove Street and right onto Dudley Road. We crossed the ring road onto Snow Hill and we ran forwards onto Garrick Street. We turned right onto Bilston Street and we ran around Bilston Island and into the bus station from the South Eastern corner. The bus pulled onto a stand and we got up and got off the bus. We needed to get back to Bentley Bridge. We spotted a bus going in the right direction. It was National Express West Midlands E1120 on a #59 to Ashmore Park.

NX West Midlands E1120 in Wolverhampton bus station

As we considered catch this Matthew spotted another possiblity. We walked up to the next stand and we saw Rotala Diamond 32336 on layover.

Rotala Diamond 32336 in Wolverhampton bus station

As we got closer to the next stand we saw it was National Express West Midlands 2007 on a #9 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 2007 in Wolverhampton bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran on the bus lane adjacent to the ring road. We turned right and we crossed the ring road onto the A4124. We headed North Eastwards towards Heath Town. We crossed the railway line and we veered left onto Wolverhampton Road. We turned right onto New Cross Avenue and left onto the A4124. We turned left onto Bentley Bridge Way and right at the roundabout to follow the road. We came to the stop and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 2007 as it continued towards Walsall.

NX West Midlands 2007 in Wednesfield

We found mum in the car park and we got in the car. Matthew had a sausage roll and a can of Shandy. Once in the car we set off out of the retail park. We ran forwards onto Bentley Bridge Way and we turned left onto the A4124. We turned left onto Neachells Lane and we headed Northwards. We turned right onto Lichfield Road and we ran forwards onto the B4484. We followed the B4484 to the left and we ran Northwards for about a mile. We turned right onto the A460 past the site of the former Farmhouse Inns pub which the deveopers hope to get permission to add a new store in the car park. We ran under the M54 and we joined the Northbound M6. As we ran Northwards up the M6 we saw an unidentified Flixbus, an unidentified Ellisons coach and Selwyn's (NX) on a #121 to Birmingham. We came off the M6 at junctiion 15 and we turned right onto the A519. We turned left onto Whitmore Road and we ran down to Trentham. We turned right onto the A34 and left onto the A5035. We ran into Blurton and we got back around 19:20. I went out to fetch food and Matthew uplkoaed his pictures. When I returned Matthew nhad his medication before having sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Dandelion & Burdock. For afters he had an egg custard. Matthew continued doing the Blog and he also wrote an e-mail. Matthew chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 01:00... Mark.