Trip to Newcastle / Blurton 17-10-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
119	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
67150	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Blurton, Poplar Drive	23	First Potteries
63113	Blurton, Poplar Drive	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
47519	Longton, stop C	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus and to visit uncle Dave. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the dentist and we saw First Potteries 63361 on the #11 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 119 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. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw City Centre Central KE64 HFG. 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 off the bus we saw First Potteries 67174 on a #22 to Longton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67150 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67150 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We turned left onto Upper Cross Street and we turned right onto Wood Street. We turned left onto Ashwood and we turned right onto Longley Road. We turned left onto Heathcote Street and we turned right onto Galsworthy Road. We turned right onto Bambury Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and we turned right onto John Street. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Afterwards Matthew visited the shop and brought a egg sandwich and bottle of Coke. We waited for the next #23 back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67142 on a #7A to Biddulph. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus waited for time before setting off out of the bus station. We went down John Street and onto Bethesda Street. The road in front of the museum was closed so we turned right onto the the ring road. We turned right onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned left onto Copeland Street. We continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50 onto Blurton Road. We ran down the hill and we went past the BP garage. We ran up the other side and we got off the bus opposite to the shops. Once we had finished we crossed over to wait for another bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63113 on the #22 to Longton. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We ran along Blurton Road and we turned right into Longton Hall Lane. We climed up the hill and and we ran down to the A50. We ran along the high level before crossing over the A50 and running onto Baths Road. Just before the railway bridge we turned right into Longton Transport Interchange. We got off the bus. We set off along the path better Wrights Pies and Barclays bank onto The Strand and we waited at the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 47519 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street and we ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. As we approached the flat we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window we saw Stanton's of Stoke OYD 424 going towards Heron Cross. When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of lemon cheesecake. 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. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a can of Irn Bru and a golden crunch creams. 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 Leek / Hanley 16-10-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67155	Fenton, Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67176	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to Belper he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Belper and we saw First Potteries 63361 on a #11 to Hanley. In the morning Matthew went to Leek. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street. we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Baker Street and left into Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we continued onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton and Milton to Stockon Brook and we saw Travel Express YJ12 SGV. We joined the Northbound A53 and we ran through Endon and and Longsdon. We continued through Ladderedge and up the hill into Leek town Centre. We turned left onto St Edwards Street and left onto the A523 past the site of the new Tim Hortons. We took the next right turning and parked up. We went in the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a mixed grill with beans washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and custard. When we had finished we got in the car and we set off onto the A523. We turned right onto St Edwards Street and right onto the A53. We ran out of lee town centre and we climbed the hill up towards Ladderegde. We continued through Longsdon and down towards Endon. We continued down through Stockton Brook and we turned left onto the A5009. we ran through Baddeley Green and into Abbey Hulton. We continued under the railway line and into Bucknall. At the light we ran forwards onto the A52 and towards Joiners Square. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we turned left into Aldi and Matthew went into the shop to do some shoppping. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the residential unit in Autocabs taxi. We set off up Victoria Road and we turned onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to his room. He watched buses out of the window. Later on we went out on the bus to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we joined the A52 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. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. We walked up Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Old Hall Street past the town hall and onto Old Hall Street. We walked down Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Sun Street and stopped. We walked to a unit and we went to Truninja. Matthew had a session in the play area and returned to walked. We set off along Sun Street and we turned left onto Broad Street and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and we turned left the ring road. We turned into the the stop outside the bus station. Whilst we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67176 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67176 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 44514 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned left onto Market Street and right onto Commerce Street past the former Co-op Bank. We went arounf the roundabout and turned right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off. We walked down City Road and we turned right onto onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room to chill out and use the computer. 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 15-10-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63361	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
35947	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
67158	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
67173	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67172	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
67148	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop Q	11	First Potteries
63103	Stoke, adj stop M	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street. We onto City Road. At the top we crossed over Victoria Road to wait for the bus at the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 63361 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. We waited for a bus to Keele. We waited for a short while and we saw First Potteries 63113 on a #4 to Newcastle. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35947 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35947 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the Keele before we went upstairs and we sat down. We set off out of bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned left onto Station Road and we past the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning right onto City Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke centre along Church Street. We went out of the other side of Stoke and up Hartshill Road into Hartshill. We turned left into The Avenue and we ran down to Hilton Road and we turned right into the hospital where we ran through the hospital and we turned right onto the A34. We ran up to Newcastle and forwards onto Barracks Road at the roundabout. We came into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63358 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63358 in Newcastle bus station

We walked out of the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Trentham Gardens. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67158 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 67158 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 67173 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67173 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. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 6001 on a #9 to Westbury Park. A short time later we saw a bus come onto the stand. We saw it was First Potteries 67172 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67172 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto and cut through onto City Road and we saw D&G Bus 6007 on a #1A to Meir. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67148 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67148 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 over Church Street and walked to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a beef burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished eating we went outside and we saw the bus approaching. We walked around the corner onto Campbell Place and we walked up to Sainsbury's. Matthew brought a valentine's day card in Sainsbury's and afterwards we walked back along Campbell Place and we turned right onto Church Street. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63103 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63103 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto 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 walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out 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 Stoke / Newcastle 14-10-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Blurton, adj Landybank Grove	Stoke, Lytton Street	23	First Potteries
63177	Etruria, Queensway Flyover	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63113	Newcastle BS	Blurton, adj Landybank Grove	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was at Blurton. He was going out on the bus and later on he was going to back to the residential unit. Matthew woke up around 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 08:15 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast, Just before 11:00 we set off on foot to the bus stop all the way over on Beaconsfield Drive. We had arranged to meet uncle Dave at the bottom of City road and afterwards walk to Bailey's. We waited at the stop for the bus to returned from Newstead As short time later the bus came around the corner. As exoected we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Blurton

We got on the bus booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. At the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and up the hill into Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we went through the traffice lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. We went under the railway line and we got up and got off the bus. We met up with uncle Dave the bridge we walked along City Road. We went down the steps and got onto the the Trent and Mersey canal. We headed Northwards around the back of the railway station and through Cliff Vale. We decided to come off the canal at the other end of Stoke to have a look at the minibuses parked up in the yard at Travel Express. Amongst the minibues we saw SF67 HNE.

Travel Express SF67 HNE in Shelton

We got back onto the canal and we came off the canal at Cockshute where we veered left onto the path that runs along side the railway line. We came out by the Railway Enterprise Centre and we crossed over the A500 slip road onto Garner Street. We continued up to Emerys Builders Merchants and we cut into the yard to Bailey's Food Truck. Matthew had a cumberland sausage ring, bacon and egg on a bap washed down with a can of Coke. When we finished eating our food we said godbye to the Bazzers and we walked along Garner Street. We walked up the ramp onto Shelton New Road and we crossed over to catch a bus towards Newcastle. We got to the bus stop by the flyover and almost Immediately we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63177 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 63177 in Shelton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down. We set off along Shelton New Road and we ran up the hill into Hartshill. At the roundabout we ran forwards onto George Street and into Newcastle. We continued along the A52 past the baths and we turned left onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus saw First Potteries 67174 on a #99 to Chell Heath.

First Potteries 67174 in Newcastle bus station

We went up Castle Walk and we visited Costa Coffee. Matthew went to the toilet and picked out what he wantd to eat and drink before sitting down. Matthew had a millionaires shortbread and a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we headed back to the bus station. As we got to the bus station we saw our bus arrive. We got closer and we saw it was First Potteries 63113 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63113 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 saw D&G Bus 6006 on a #9 to Clayton. We continued through the hospital 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 where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the house. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and we wrote the Blog and edited photos. Around 16:00 Matthew set off back to the residential unit by car. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue and we turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road 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 to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. He also watched buses out of the window. For a late tea Matthew had chicken and rice followed by angel cake and custard. Later on Matthew went downstairs and we got in a taxi. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Chrsitchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up onto King Street and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton. The bus stopped on Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Sutherland Road and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we got in car and we set off along Sutherland Road and left onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Market Street and left onto The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and 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 Crystal Peaks / Sheffield 12-10-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
35320	Crystal Peaks BS	Sheffield Interchange	120	First South Yorkshire
37511	Sheffield Interchange	Steel Bank, Fulton Road	95	First South Yorkshire
37511	Steel Bank, Fulton Road	Sheffield, Rockingham Street	95	First South Yorkshire
12170	Sheffield, Rockingham Street	Intake, Woodhouse Road	120	Stagecoach Yorkshire
15690	Intake, Newlands Drive	Sheffield, Manor Laithe Road	50a	Stagecoach Yorkshire
11710	Sheffield, Manor Lane	Intake, Woodhouse Road	120	Stagecoach Yorkshire
37496	Intake, Woodhouse Road	Crystal Peaks BS	120	First South Yorkshire

Today we decided to re-visit Sheffield. I asked Matthew where he wanted to start, and out of the choices he chose Crystal Peaks. Research for the trip included looking at the ticketing, and checking the weather. It was going to be mainly dry with some showers due just before dark. Matthew woke up around 08:00 an had his medication. Matthew got up about 09:30 and had toast an orange juice for breakfast. Mum returned home from work and just after 12:00 we set off to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. After picking up uncle Dave we continued up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and left onto the A50. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued back up Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and at the roundabout we joined the Eastbound A50. We ran through Longton and Meir. There were some roasdworks around Meir so this delayed our journey slightly. Traveling along the A50 we saw silver minibus BN64 ZGM, D&G Bus 111(#1), Atlantic Travel BV22 WRK and Stanton's of Stoke 80 YCX. We continued to junction 5 and we joined the Northbound A516. We ran up to the edge of Derby and we joined the Northbound A38. We travelled through Derby and we ciontinued Northwards. As we travelled on the A38 we saw Caledonian Travel YJ17 CXU and YJ20 FPU. We joined the Northbound M1 and we ran though a section of roadworks. We came of at junction 30 and we headed Westwards along the A6135. ran thrugh Eckington and we turned right onto the B6058. We ran forwards onto the B6053 and we turned right onto Sevenairs Road. We turned rigt into the car park and we parked up outside the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards mum ordered the food. Matthew had a beefburger and chicken burger with chips washed down with a glass of Coke. After we had eaten we walked onto Sevenairs Road and left ono the B6053. We crossed over at the crossing and we walked along the path alongside the shopping centre. We walke around the corner past the Milestone pub and into the bus station. As we entered the bus station we saw TM Travel 835 on layover.

TM Travel 835 in Crystal Peaks bus station

We decided to wait for a #120 into Sheffield. WE didn't have to long as as few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First South Yorkshire 35320 on a #120 to Fulwood.

First South Yorkshire 35320 in Crystal Peaks bus station

We got on the bus and we booked TM SY Connect bus only tickets at £6.50 each. The lower deck was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First South Yorkshire 35320.

Inside First South Yorkshire 35320

We went upstairs and the top deck was empty too, so Matthew took another picture inside First South Yorkshire 35320.

Inside First South Yorkshire 35320

We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Peaks Mount. We turned right onto Ochre Dyke Lane and we headed Westwards. We turned right onto Moss Way and we headed Northwards. We turned left onto Birley Spa Lane and we ran to the end before turning right onto Occupation Lane. We turned right onto the A6135 and we headed North Westwards. We ran through Fecheville and Intake and at Manor top we turned left onto Hurlfield Road and left onto Ridgeway Road before re-joining the A6135. We ran down the hill through Deep Pit shring the space with the tram lines. The tram lines veered off to the left and we continued along the A6135 before running forwards onto the B6070. We ran crossed over the railway line and as we approached the city centre we saw Grayscroft TJI 1679 going Northwards. We ran onto the Park Square roundabout and under the tram line. We turned left onto the A61 and past Sheffield Midland railway station. We turned right onto Hamrmer Lane and right onto Pond Street where we got up and got off the bus bus the interchange. Once off the bus we had a walk around to take a few pictures. We saw First South Yorkshire 63376 on a #56 to Nether Edge.

First South Yorkshire 63376 in Sheffield Interchange

We crossed over and Matthew went to the toilet. At the other side of the we saw First South Yorkshire 37524 on layover.

First South Yorkshire 37524 in Sheffield Interchange

We walked around the South end of the bus station and we saw First South Yorkshire 35270 on a X5 to Dinnington.

First South Yorkshire 35270 in Sheffield Interchange

After we had walked around the bus station we saw a double decker on Pond Street. As it got closer we saw it was First South Yorkshire 37511 on a #95 to Walkley.

First South Yorkshire 37511 in Sheffield Interchange

We got on the bus and we placed the SY Connect ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off up Pond Street and we ran forwards onto Flat Street. We turned left on High Street and we ran past the cathedral. We ran forwards onto Church Street and onto West Street. We continued onto Glossop Street and we turned right onto Upper Hanover Street. We headed West along Bolsover Street and we ran past Crookes Valley Road. We continued onto Crookes Valley Road and we ran forwards onto Barber Road. We continued onto Commonsde and forwards onto Howard Road. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of First South Yorkshire 37511 as it continued towards Walkley.

First South Yorkshire 37511 in Steel Bank

Once off the bus we crossed over the road to the opposite stop. we worked out that we would be on the same bus going back. If we had gone further a little further we would have been on another busy bus route. Whilst we waited we saw First South Yorkshire 37120 on a #95 to Walkley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As expected we saw it was First South Yorkshire 37511 on a #95 to Rotherham.

First South Yorkshire 37511 in Steel Bank

We got on the bus and we placed the SY Connect ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off up Howard Road and forwards onto Commonside. We continued onto Barber Road and we ran forwards onto Crookes Valley Road. We headed West along Bolsover Street and we turned right onto Mappin Street. We turned left onto West Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 11712 on a #120 to Halfway.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 11712 in Sheffield

We went to look for a pub we could have a drink in. We crossed over the road and we to Mr Wilson's but they were serving lunches. We crossed back over the road and we headed West along West Street. We went to go into Molly Malones, but the door staff would not let Matthew in with trainers on. We went into the Hallamshire Hotel and Matthew used the toilet. We came out and queued at the bar. Whilst we waited Matthew made friends with one of the bar staff that was testing measures. Matthew had a glass of Coke and after we had finished we went outside and met up with uncle Dave. We walked back along West Street to the bus stop and we waited for a bus. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Yorkshire 12170 on a #120 to Halfway.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 12170 in Sheffield

We got on the bus and flashed the SY Connect ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along West Street and we turned right onto rockingham Lane. We turned right onto Division Street and left onto Rockingham Street. We turned left onto Charter Row and we passed First South Yorkshire 63038 on a X2 to Doncaster. We ran forwards onto Furnival Gate and we turned left onto Arundel Gate. We ran onto High Street and we turned right onto Flat Street. We continued to the Interchange and we stop briefly before carrying on along Pond Street. We turned left onto Hamrer Lane and we turned right onto the A61. We ran past the railway station and we veered left onto Suffolk Road. We turned left onto the A6135 and almost imediately turned left onto the B6071. We crossed over the Southern throat of Sheffield Midlands railway station and we ran up the hill. We veered right onto Talbot Road and we turned right onto City Road. We ran through Deep Pit and to the top of the hill at Manor Top. We crossed over the roundabout and we continued along the road for another 2 stops where we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over the road to catch something back towards Sheffield. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Yorkshire 15690 on a #50A to Sheffield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 15690 in Intake

We got on the bus and flashed the SY Connect ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along the A6135 and we went around the circular at the top of Intake. We headed onto City Road and through Depp Pit. We continued onto the B6070 and we saw a row of shops so we got up and get off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up the B6070 past all the takeaway to the corner of the A6135 where there was a convenience store. We went in and Matthew had a bottle of Dr Pepper and a Galaxy Caramel. When we had finished we went outside. It started to rain so we crossed over the road and we headed to a bus stop. By the time we got to the bus stop it had pretty much stopped raining, but we turned and saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Yorkshire 11710 on a #120 to Halfway.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 11710 in Sheffield

We got on the bus and flashed the SY Connect ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off up City Road through Deep Pit and up to the circular at Intake. We decided to go to the came point as before so we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 11710 as it continued towards Halfway.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 11710 in Intake

As we were thinking about what to do next we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First South Yorkshire 37496 on a #120 to Halfway.

First South Yorkshire 37496 in Intake

We got on the bus and we placed the SY Connect ticket under the scanner for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along the A6135 and we ran through Intake and Frechville. We turned left onto Occupation Lane and left onto Birley Spa Lane. We turned right onto Moss Way and left onto Ochre Dike Lane. We turned left Peaks Mount and we turned right into Crystal Peaks bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we spotted First South Yorkshire 35279 about to work a #120 to Fulwood.

First South Yorkshire 35279 in Crystal Peaks bus station

We walked over to the pub and we went in. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a glass of Coke. It was busy and crowded inside so we went and stood outside for a while. When we had finished we returned the glasses to the bar and we got in the car. We set off onto Peaks Mount and we turned left onto Waterthorpe Greenway. We continued onto Donetsk Way and we turned right onto Occupation Lane. We turned right onto the A6135 and we ran for around 1/2 mile until we came to the shops in Birley. We parked up and we went to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. When I had finished eating we turned right onto the A6135 and we headed through Eckington and back onto the Soutbound M1. We ran through the roadwork for several miles. On the M1 we saw white minibus FP67 YMX. We came off the motorway at junction 28 and onto the Southbound A38. We travelled Southwards through Derby and we joined the A516. We ran for a few miles before joining the Westbound A50. As we travelled Westwards we saw an unidentified Flixbus coach on a 023 service. We continued through Meir and Longton an we came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and left onto Grove Road. We continued onto Whieldon Road and we dropped off uncle Dave. Matthew went in as he was desperate for the toilet. He also updated uncle Dave's calendar with the details of today's trip. We said goodbye to uncle Dave and we set off back to Blurton. We set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now up for sale. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we saw green minibus R482 NDM parked up. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street. We turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton around 21:00. 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 got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Apedale / Trent Vale 11-10-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67157	Fenton, Albert Square	Blurton, Opp Ladybank Grove	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Blurton and he was also going to the pub. He wasn't going to visit grandma today as she was away on holiday in Somerset! Matthew got woke up around 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. In the morning Matthew went to Apedale in a car. We went down stairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill and ran forwards onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We saw Edwards BV17 GUU as we travelled Northwards. We came off the A500 onto Shelton New Road and we headed towards the roundabout and into Newcastle. We ran down George Street and we saw Stantons of Stoke 2321 RF outside the swimming baths. We continued onto Ryecroft and we ran forwards onto Knutton Lane. We continued through Knotton on the B5367 and we parked up at the Apedale Top Car park. We walked through the park to the heritage centre. Matthew went into the cafe and used the toilet. Afterwards he had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Dr Pepper. When we had finished Matthew had a Flake ice cream. We set off out off the hertiage centre and we waked back to the car on the top car park. We got back into the car and we headed towards Newcastle. We set off along the B5367 and back through Knutton. We went past a building site where they were constructing a new building. We got onto the B5044 and we turned right onto the A525. We turned right onto the A34 and right onto the A519. We parked up near to Morrisons and we walked through the sunken roundabout onto the High Street we visited Cash Converters and the job centre and afterwards we turned left onto Hassell Street and back to the car park. We got in the car and we set off back to Fenton. We left the car park onto the A519 and we crossed over the A34 onto the A527. We crossed over the Jubilee roundabout onto the A53 and we foloowed the one way system onto the A52. We turned left onto Shelton New Road and we joined the Southbound A500. We went past the Travel Express depot and we came off the A500 in Stoke. We headed under the railway line and up Wheildon Road into Fenton. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room until it was time for me to pick him up. Just before 15:00 I went upstairs and stayed with Matthew in his room for a few minutes until he was ready to leave. We went down stairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and we walked to the bus stop on the square to wait for the bus. It was running late due to the roadworks and diversion down Stoke Road. A short time later we saw the bus appear. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50 onto Blurton Road. We ran down the hill and we went past the BP garage. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beacosfield Drive and we passed Travel Express HF64 AJU coming the other way. At the other end of Beaconsfield Drive we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67157 as it continued towards Newstead.

First Potteries 67157 in Blurton

We walked to the house and Matthew had some toast and a can of Irn Bru. We chilled out and Matthew listened to music and used his computer until it wqs time to out to the pub. We set off just after 17:30 and we went to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road past the former Coral shop which is new going to be flats. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued down towards Stoke and onto the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and and we went around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we headed into the West End, and we ran past the former Oak Tree pub which has now been demolished. We ran to the end of London Road and we sat at the light waiting to turn right onto the A34. We continued up to the pub and we parked up. We saw ABC Supreme YB73 VZT. We walked into the pub and Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included City Centre Central SB66 RUJ going Northwards. Once we had finished eating we set off. We carried on along the A34 Through Trent Vale into Hanford. We continued into Trentham and at the roundabout we turned left onto the A5035 and we came back to Blurton. In them afternoon we chilled out writing the Blog. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Later on we took uncle Dave home. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We turned left onto Grove Road and continued onto Wheildon Road. After dropping off uncle Dave we ran back up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. At Heron Cross we turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed the A50. We ran through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street and we saw silver minibus SF21 FRK parked up. We turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Kidsgrove 10-10-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63102	Fenton, Lordship Lane	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
67172	Hanley BS	Kidsgrove, Queen Street	7	First Potteries
63172	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Hanley BS	39A	First Potteries
67173	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Devonshire Square	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street. We onto City Road. At the top we crossed over Victoria Road to wait for the bus at the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 63102 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards 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 we got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63102 as it returned to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63102 in Hanley bus station

Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew visited the shop and brought a bottle of Coke and a toffee Crisp. We waited for a bus to Kidsgrove. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67172 on a #7 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 67172 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we crossed Broad street onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and we stopped on Stafford Street to to pick up more passengers before we left town along Quadrant Road. We crossed over the ring road and we headed out of town towards Sneyd Green along Town Road and we continued to Smallthorne roundabouts and we continued forwards onto High Lane. At the end of High Lane the end we turned left onto the A527 where we saw Lucky Seven YC20 EBL. We turned right onto Turnhurst Road and we ran up to Packmoor. We continues into Newchapel and onto the High Street. We turned left onto Pennyfields Roads and we turned left onto Mount Road. We turned right onto Whiteridge Road and we turned left onto Galleys Bank and we ran into Kidsgrove and the bus terminated on King Street where we got up and got off the bus. We continued along King Street and we went to Kidsgrove Oatcakes. Matthew brought at sausage oatcakes. We continued along King Street and we stopped at the benches at the end to eat the sausage oatcakes and drink the can of Coke. When we had finished we set off onto King Street and we turned left onto Attwood Street and we turned left onto Liverpool Road and up to the bus stop. A short time later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 63172 on a #39A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63172 in Kidsgrove

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off along the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards through Sandyford past the new retail park into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street. We continued down the High Street and we ran past the former Co-operative bank. We turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto Scotia Road and past the the old bus garage before running up the hill into Burslem Town centre. We ran through the light onto Waterloo Road and up the hill into Cobridge. We ran down the hill towards Hanley and then up into town along Hope Street and Stafford Street. We turned right at the end past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street before entering the bus station where we got up got off. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later the bus appeared. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67173 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67173 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67173 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 67173

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. 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.

Travel Express BG61 HSY in Fenton

For tea Matthew had chicken nuggets and chips. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we walked down to the entrance of the park. In the park Matthew walked up to the playground. Once we had finished in the park we walked along and walked into Smithpool Park down the steps. We turned left and we headed along the path towards Station Bridge Road and we walked along Christchurch Street and to the pub on foot. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Matthew chilled out in the pub all afternoon and afterwards returned to the residential unit. We set off along 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. 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.