Trip to Stoke / Trent Vale 28-08-2026

Trip to Stone / Kidsgrove 27-08-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63347	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35684	Newcastle BS	Stone, Radford Street	101	First Potteries
35691	Stone, Stafford Road	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63103	Newcastle BS	Talke Pits, Clinic	38	First Potteries
63173	Talke Pits, Clinic	Kidsgrove, St Johns RC	38	First Potteries
63171	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Hanley, stop S7	103	First Potteries
63362	Hanley BS	Fenton, Alfred Street	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Stafford 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. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 63347 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63347 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards Stafford. A short time later we saw Hotspur 5011. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. It was First Potteries 35684 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35684 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stone before we went upstairs and down towards. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and we continued down to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. We stopped in the square and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked down the high Street. We got in car and the A520. We Veered left onto the B5027 and we ran down through Little Stoke and forwards onto the A51. We continued North through Burston and Sandon. We turned right onto the B5066 and we ran through Enson and we reached Hopton. We turned right onto the A513 and we turned right onto the A518 and we turned left onto Blackheath Lane and we continued along Baswich Street. We turned left onto the A513 and we reached Walton and we past the fromer Stratstone showroom a which new convenience store. We went back up the A513 and we ran the A34 and we ran through Bednall Head and Brocton. We ran down Radford Bank and past the Queens retail Park and over the railway line. We ran into the town past the Hough Retail Park where there are plans to make a new Burger King. We reached the big roundabout at the South end of town and we went onto the A518. We turned right onto Bridge Street and we turned right onto South Walls. We turmned left onto Cope Srteet an left onto Eastgate Street. We continued onto Salter Street and we turned left onto North Walls. We ran passed the bus station and we continued up the A34 and we ran out of town Northwards. We continued through Aston-by- Stone and we headed to the West of Stone. We turned right onto the A520 and we returned onto Crown Street and we went to the toilet. After a short while the bus back to Hanley appeared. It was First Potteries 35691 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35691 in Stone

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs. The top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 35691.

Inside First Potteries 35691

The bus set off down Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into 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 and Matthew went to the toilet. We walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We continued along Castle Walk and we stopped at the Pound Bakery. Matthew brought a sausage roll before continuing along Castle Walk. Once we walked out of the bus station. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63103 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63103 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Talke Pits before sitting down towards the back of the bus. set of out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran Northwards past the bus garage and we ran through Milehouse. We ran Northwards to the McDonald roundabout and we turned left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto Chesterton High Street. We turned right onto Crackley Bank and we ran through Crackley and Red Street. We crossed over the A500 and we veered left onto Talke High Street. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus in the centre of Audley we crossed over the road to wait for a bus towards Hanley. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto Anne Court. As we turned into Elizabeth Court and we walked along Jamage Road to the Talke Freeport and Matthew went for some food. We went to Bakers + Baristas and Matthew used the toilet where Matthew had a sausage brioche bap washed down with can of Irn Bru. We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked through Jamage Road onto Elizabeth Court. We walked back down Anne Court and right onto High Street. A few minutes later we saw Paul's of Stoke Y25 POS. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63173 on a #38 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63173 in Talke Pits

We got on the bus and booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down High Street. We turned right somewhere and left onto Chester Road. We re-joined the road and we ran forwards onto Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto the A34 and up towards somewhere where we turned right onto the B5371. We turned right onto Mitchell Avenue and we turned left onto Lower Ash Road. We turned right onto First Avenue and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5371. As we turned into the A50 and we walked back onto the A50 and across to the bus stop where we waited for a #103 to Hanley. A short time later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 63171 on a #103 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63171 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 retail park. We ran down the High Street and into Tunstall. We continued down the High Street and we turned left into Williamson Street. We turned right into Scotia Road and we ran into Burslem town centre. We ran past the site of the new Kiln Gate Retail park and we continued into Cobridge and down into Hanley. We joined Hope Street and we ran forwards to Stafford Street. We got up and got off the bus. We continued along Stafford Street and we walked up Piccadilly into Tontine Square. We continued along Tontine Street. Once we had finished we went to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. After visiting shops in the shopping centre we walked down Tontine Square. We went into Tontine Street and we went onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63361 on layover. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 63362 on a #6 to Park Hill.

First Potteries 63362 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot on the road at the back of Victoria Road. We turned right onto George Street and we turned left onto Leopold Street. We stopped at the playground and Matthew had a can of Coke. We continued along Manor Street. We crossed over City Road and we went back to the residential unit. Matthew went to his room to chill out and use his computer. He also watched buses out of the window. When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we got in the car and set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road and we turned right onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of chocolate cake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home by car. We got in the car and we set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. 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 Congleton / Newcastle 26-08-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63363	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	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 67181 on a #11 to Hanley. After tea Matthew went for a walk to Aldi to get some shopping. We set off onto City Road and 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. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we ran across the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Waterloo Road and we ran through Cobridge. We continued through to Burslem onto Scotia Road and forwards onto the Tunstall by-pass. We ran past the police station onto the top end of Tunstall High Street. We continued through Goldenhill and down the hill to Kidsgrove. We continued under the railway line and over the A34. We followed the A50 to the right and we ran Northwards to Arclid. We turned right onto the A534 and we ran forwards into Congleton town centre. we stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. For dinner Matthew had a Fried buttermilk chicken burger with fries followed by cheesecake. When it was time to go back we set off Westwards out of town and onto the A34. We turned around and went back into town and we joined the Southbound A527. We travelled back down the road around Biddulph and through Brindley Ford. We ran up the hill to Chell and we turned left onto High Lane. We ran into through Smallthorne and we ran through Sneyd Green and Birches Head. We followed the road to the left down the hill through Northwood and onto Limekiln Bank. We joined the A52 and we ran to Joiners square where we turned left onto Victoria Road. and we ran up to the top of the hill. We turned sharp right onto City Road and we ran down to Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window whilst he waited for us to take him out for tea. We saw Greenhous Fleet services YD23 WBZ.

Greenhous Fleet services YD23 WBZ in Fenton

Before tea We went downstairs out for a walk to fetch his tea. we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We ordered sausages and chips gravy and then we walked back along Smithpool Road and onto and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Matthew went into the living room to have tea. Matthew ate his sausages and chips gravy followed by a Butterfly cake. Later on Matthew went out to catch the bus. We went downstairs and we saw Lucky Seven CA11 NAD.

Lucky Seven CA11 NAD in Fenton

We cut through onto City Road and we walked to the bus stop. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63363 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 and 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. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we turned left into Church Street. We turned left onto the Southbound A34 and we went under the subway on to the A34. We turned left onto the A525 and we turned right onto Stanier Street. We got out of the taxi and we saw beige minibus YJ68 BHK. When we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. A short time later Matthew went inside and had a can of Coke and a chocolate bar. Due to the rain Matthew stayed he went out later on. He also spent time in the soft play area. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We set off onto Stanier Street. When we returned to Fenton in a Intercity taxi. We set off along Stanier Street and we turned left onto John O'Gaunt's Road and we turned left onto the B5044. We turned left onto the A525 and left onto the Northbound A34. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. At the end we turned right 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 and we turned left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran through onto City Road. We ran under the railway bridge and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto Baker Street and past the former day centre. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and we ran to the end of the road and we got out. We walked around the corner onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Trentham 25-08-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6012	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
35684	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
35950	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
35940	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
67150	Hanley BS	Fenton, Duke Street	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst in the room we went out on the bus to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6012 on a #1 to Park Site. 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. 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 off the bus Matthew got a picture of D&G Bus 6012 before it returned towards Park Site.

D&G Bus 6012 in Newcastle bus station

We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later our bus appeared. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we stopped at the Pound Bakery. Matthew brought a sausage roll before continuing along Castle Walk. Once we walked out of the bus station. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35684 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35684 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 35950 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35950 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 Castle Walk and we stopped at the Pound Bakery. Matthew brought a sausage roll before continuing along Castle Walk. We stopped at the benches at the end to eat a jam filled shortbread biscuit and drink the can of Irn Bru. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63103 on a #11X to Hanley. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 35940 on the #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35940 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A34. we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. As we travelled through the hospital. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and we went forwards onto Station Road before turning 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 we set off up Lichfield Street. We turned righ onto Old Hall Street past the site of the old bus station which has now been almost completely demolished. We turned the corner onto and we walked along Parliament Row past the fromer Silver Amusements and the site of a new restaurant and takeaway. Wwe walked along Tontine Street and we walked onto Old Hall Street and we walked up Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67150 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67150 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 63103 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 we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked down City Road 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 to chill out and use his computer. He also watched buses out of the window. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room and Matthew had a can of Coke. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street for We stopped at the Fenton Community Hall and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. Matthew had a ham sandwich and sausage rolls. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Etruria / Wolstanton 24-08-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
HF64 AJU	Fenton	Westbury Park	Charter	Travel Express
HF64 AJU	Westbury Park	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 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready and we went out just before 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 35684 on a #101 to Hanley. We continued into Newcastle and we turned right onto Barracks Road where we saw D&G Bus 110 on a #33 to Westlands. 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 35688 on #501 Festival Park retail.

First Potteries 35688 in Wolstanton

We went into the shop and we did Matthew weekly shop. After we returned to the car we saw red minibus BG61 LHN parked up outside of B&M. 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 dropped off our friend. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We joined the A52 and we ran up to Hartshill. We turned left onto Shelton New Road and we saw Cabability WA64 BRX. We turned right and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran up to sideway and we saw D&G 146 on a #24 to Norton. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off onto Stanley Matthews Way. We turned left onto the A5035 and we got to Blurton around 14:20. Across the way we saw silver minibus FY55 EVC parked up.

FY55 EVC in Blurton

We got back in the house and Matthew had a cider lolly and a can of Cherry Coke. We chilled out on the computer and we did some of the Blog. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw blue minibus RV08 VMM 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 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 had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had sausage and potatoes followed by a cake bar. Washed it down with a can of Irn Bru. Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Westbury Park. We went downstairs and we saw it was Travel Express HF64 AJU. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road. We ran down the into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the the A500 and we turned left onto Southbound A500. We ran past Sideway to Hanford. We turned right onto the A519 and we turned left onto Westbury Road and to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a a glass of Coke. After we had finished in the pub we returned to Fenton in Travel Express HF64 AJU. We set off onto Westbury Road and we turned right to run anti-clockwide around the estate. We turned right onto Wye Road and we crossed over Seabridge Lane and we turned left onto the Northbound A519. We ran into Newcastle and we went around the roundabout onto Barracks Road and past the bus station. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout onto the A53 and we ran through Basford to Etruria. We got onto the Southbound A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the raileay line and up into Fenton. We continued up City Road before turning right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Stoke / Adderley Green 23-08-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63175	Newcastle BS	Stoke, St Andrew's Square	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to McDonalds and going around the bus garages. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After getting ready we went to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off around 10:40. We got ready and went out in tne car to pick up uncle Dave just before 11:00. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue, right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we went through the road works and up the hill to Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we turned left at the traffic lights onto Grove Road. We continued onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Afterwards we set off down Wheildon Road and forwards onto the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we ran around the one-way system. We turned right onto Campbell Place and left onto Hartshill Road. We ran to the edge of Newcastle and we ran down George Street. At the roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Roac and right onto the Northbound A34. We ran through Milehouse to Chesterton and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a cheeseburger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke, and we shared some chicken nuggets. When we had finished we headed to Reids to see if there was anything interesting in the yard. We got in the car and we set off down the A34. We ran through Milehouse to Newcastle and we turned left onto Ryecroft. We turned right onto Barracks road and we went to the bus station. We decided to do a bus down to Stoke. After a short wait a bus appeared. We saw it was First Potteries 63175 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the grounds and onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke where we got up and got off the bus. We got in the car and we set off along Church Street. We turned left onto Liverpool Road and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we turned left onto Glebe Street and right onto Lytton Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we ran forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and under the railway bridge into Longton. We ran forwards onto Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Sutherland Road and we turned left onto Weston Coyney Road passed the site of a new Lidl. We turned left onto the A520 and left onto the A5272. We turned right onto Hulme Road and right into the entranced to Park Hall. We parked up near to the visitor centre and we walked to the toilet block and Matthew used the toilet. In the car park we saw red minibus SW19 OHU

SW19 OHU in Park Hall

Afterwards we returned to the car. We set off out of Park Hall onto Hulme Road and we turned right onto the A5272. We turned left into the road outside the bus garage and we stopped to see what was at the Scraggs garage today. We saw Scraggs 4493 VT parked up.

Scraggs 4493 VT in Adderley Green

We turned left onto the A5272 and left onto Anchor Road. We turned right omto Mossfield Drive and we drove to the far end. We got out of the car and we walked around the back of the D&G Bus garage. At the back of the grsge we saw D&G Bus 108.

D&G Bus 108 in Adderley Green

We got back into the car and we drove down to the other end of Mossfield Drive. We got out of the car and we walked down the footpath to the First Potteries bus garage. We walked around the garage and we saw a number of buses at the front of the garage. We turned left onto the A5272 and we cut behind the back of the pertol station. We saw First 37387 parked up.

First 37387 in Adderley Green

We cut back out onto Anchor road and we turned right by the new advertising hoarding along the path behind the bus garage. Also seen was white Enviro200 YX67 VHU. We turned left and up the hill back to the car. When we got back to the car we got in and Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. We set off along Mossfield Drive and we turned right onto Anchor Road. As we travelled down Anchor Road, the carrier bag we had bough the cans out into the car was sucked out of the window by the wind! We ran into Longton and we turned left onto Market Street. We turned left onto Commerce Street and at the roundabout we turned right onto The Strand. We ran under the railway bridge and onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and we turned left onto the A50 link road. We turned right and we joined the Westbound A50. At Sideway we headed towards the incinerator and we ran forwards onto White Rock Road. We continued onto Railway Cottages and we turned left. We turned around at the end of the road and we drove back to the turning circle to wait for the buses. It appeared we had missed the buses so we went to head them off on Stanley Matthews Way. We set off along White Roack Road and back onto the Southbound A500. We ran to Hanford and we did a u-turn at the roundabout. We headed North to Sideway and we joined the Eastbound A50. We ran along Stanley Matthew Way and the the far end we saw D&G Bus 28 on a #27A to Bentilee. We turned left onto the A5035 and we saw D&G Bus 6007 parked up waited to work the #24 to Norton. We got home around 14:00. Matthew had a Scotch Egg and a can of Dr Pepper. We did the Blog and later on Matthew had a a couple of cupcakes that mum had made. We did some more Blog and later on Matthew had some chciken sandwiches. After tea Matthew chilled on his computer and later on he had his medication. Matthew had a bath and got ready for bed. For supper Matthew had a slice of cheesecake. Matthew used his computer until bedtime around 23:30... Mark.

Trip to Oakengates / Telford 22-08-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
3321	Oakengates BS	Telford BS	4	Arriva Midlands
4417	Telford BS	Brookside, Centre	3	Arriva Midlands
2945	Brookside, Centre	Telford BS	3	Arriva Midlands
2002	Telford BS	Wellington BS	99C	Arriva Midlands
2150	Wellington BS	Telford BS	99A	Arriva Midlands
2142	Telford BS	Madeley, Stand C	8	Arriva Midlands
3780	Madeley, Stand B	Hortonwood, Hortonwood 7	100	Arriva Midlands

Today we decided to re-visit Oakengates. We asked Matthew where he wanted to go on the previous evening, and he chose Telford. Research consisted of looking where we ate the time before, and checking the weather. It was forecast for dry sunny weather with a small chance of a rain shower. Matthew woke up around 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had orange juice and toast for breakfast. We got ready and we set off to pick up uncle Dave around 11:30. 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 down Wheildon Road and under the railway line. We crossed over the canal and we joined the Northbound A500, and we saw Travel Express YJ62 LSX parked up in Woodhouse Street. We turned left onto Church Street and onto the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we stopped at the petrol station. After filling up we set off onto London Road and we ran forwards onto Campbell Place. We followed the one-way system onto Church Street and onto Hartshill Road. We ran through Hartshill and we ran forwards onto George Street and into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout onto Ryecroft and we stopped to pick up our friend. We continued along Ryecroft and we turned left onto the A34. We ran Southwards through Trent Vale and Hanford and through Trentham. We continued Southwards through Tittensor to Darlaston and we turned right onto the A51. We travelled Westwards over the M6 and we turned left onto the Southbound A519. We continued through Eccleshall and we ran past a new development. We continued through Wootton and Woodseaves at Forton We headed Southwards along the A41 Newport by-pass. We ran past Aldi and we turned right to re-join the A518. We headed down to trench and we turned left onto the A442. We turned left onto Woodwardine Way and we turned right onto New Road. We continued onto Stafford Road and we ran into Oakengates. We went into the main car park and we parked up. We walked alongside the theatre which has been demolished and is currently being re-developed. We walked into Theatre Square and we headed into the council building. We went upstairs and into the cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we sat at a table. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. For afters he had a slice of chocolate cake. Matthew looked at a post for a soft play event. We said goodbye to mum and we headed downstairs. We walked across the square onto Limes walk and up to the bus station. We had a look around to see what we could catch. We saw Arriva Midlands 2142 on a #5B to Telford.

Arriva Midlands 2142 in Oakengates bus station

We hesitated and we did not get to it in time. A short time later we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva Midlands 3321 on a #4 to Madeley.

Arriva Midlands 3321 in Oakengates bus station

We got on the bus and we booked a Telford Day Saver tickets at £6.50 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We ran down Uxacona Way and by the railway station we turned left onto station Road. We crossed over the A442 and we ran East along the B5061 until we got to the A5. We went South over the M54 and we headed to Telford railway station. There we nobody there to get on or off the bus so we came straight back out and onto the roundabout. We crossed over the A442 and onto Hollinsgate before going forwards onto Grange Central. We turned right onto Northfield street and we ran into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed into Costa Coffee. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we sat at a table and Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and we met up with uncle Dave. We walked around the outside of the bus station and we saw Arriva Midlands 3335 parked up on layover.

Arriva Midlands 3335 in Telford bus station

We considered what to catch next, A short time later we saw a double decker approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva Midlands 4417 on a #3 to Brookside.

Arriva Midlands 4417 in Telford bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Telford Day Saver ticket under the scanner and We went upstairs, and as the rear of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside Arriva Midlands 4417.

Inside Arriva Midlands 4417

We set off out of the bus station onto Northfield Street and Near to the ice rink. We ran forwards onto St Quintins Gate and we crossed the roundabout onto Stirchley Avenue and we ran down to Randlay Avenue and right onto Grange Avenue. We turned right to follow Grange Avenue and we ran forwards onto Brookside Drive. We passed a pub and we decided that there wasn't much on this estate. We did a full lap of the estate and we turned left onto Grange Avenue. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus matthew took another picture of Arriva Midlands 4417 as it returned towards Telford.

Arriva Midlands 4417 in Brookside

We crossed over the road and we cut through into a car park and into the Co-op. Matthew bought a bottle of Coke and some chocolate bars to share later on. We headed back to the same stop on Grange Avenue. We had a couple of minutes to wait for the next bus. A short time later it appeared from around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva Midlands 2945 on a #3 to Telford.

Arriva Midlands 2945 in Brookside

We got on the bus and we placed the Telford day Saver ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Grange Avenue and we headed Northwards. We turned left onto Randlay Avenue and we continued Northwards. We turned left onto Stirchley Avenue and we crossed the roundabout onto St Quentin Gate. We ran forwards onto Nortfield Streett and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we looked around for something to catch. We saw an interesting looking red bus on an adjacent stand. As we got closer we saw it was Arriva Midlands 2002 on a #99C Telford circular.

Arriva Midlands 2002 in Telford bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Telford day Saver ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto Northfield Street. At the roundabout we turned left onto Brunel Road. We turned right onto Royal Way and we turned left onto St Leonards Road. We veered right onto Alma Avenue and we continued Southwards. At the end we turned right to re-joined Brunel Road. We ran forwards onto Church Road and we headed Westards. We ran forwards onto the B4373 and we continued Westards. At thr roundabout we turned right onto Heath Hill and we continued onto Dawley Road. We crossed the roundabout onto The Crescent past the new church. We continued onto Dawley Road and we ran into Wellington. We crossed over the B5061 and we ran forwards onto Mill Bank. We turned right onto King Street and we crossed over the railway line. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of Arriva Midlands 2002 before it continued towards Telford.

Arriva Midlands 2002 in Wellington bus station

We walked through the bus station and we cut through onto New Street. We went into the pub and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we headed to the bar and Matthew had a small glass of Coke. When we had finished we walked back down the passageway and into the bus station. We saw D&G Bus 5025 on a #340 to Whitchurch.

D&G Bus 5025 in Wellington bus station

A few minutes later we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva Midlands 2150 on a #99A to Telford.

Arriva Midlands 2150 in Wellington bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Telford day Saver ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto King Street and we continued onto Mill Bank. We crossed over the B5061 and we continued onto Dawley Road. We headed out of town and we crossed over the M54. We continued onto The Crescent and we ran past the modern church. We crossed the roundabout onto Dawley Road and at the roundabout we ran forwards onto Dawley Green Way. We ran forwards onto Church Road and we turned left onto Alma Avenue. We continued Northwards to St Leonards Road and we turned right onto Royal Way. We turned left onto Brunel Road and we crossed the roundabout onto Malinsgate. We continuned onto Northfield Street and we turned into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the outside of the bus station. We saw Arriva Midlands 2003 on a #2 to Sutton Hill.

Arriva Midlands 2003 in Telford bus station

We walked around the bus station and we sat down for a while to have a snack. Matthew had a toffee crisp that we had bought earlier on at the Co-op. We had a look around what we might consider catching. We turned down Banga Travel YX10 BFK on a #891 to Wolverhampton.

Banga Travel YX10 BFK in Telford bus station

We decided to catch the Bridgnorth bus on the adjacent stand as far as Madeley. We saw it was Arriva Midlands 2142 on a #8 to Bridgnorth. We got on the bus and we placed the West Midlands Day Saver Duo ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bu station and we turned right onto Northfield Street. We turned left onto Milners Lane and left onto Cemetery Road. We continued onto Bank Road and we turned right onto Concorde. We turned left onto Station Road and Right onto Martingale Way. We turned left onto the B5072 and we headed Westwards. We ran forwards onto Peppermill and into an unsual modern housing estate. We turned left onto Glendale and we followed the road to the left and headed Southwards. We turned right into a little triangle junction on which the bus stop was situated. We turned right onto the other side of the traingle and left to rejoined Glendale. We turned left onto Smallhill Road and we ran forwards onto The Crescent. We crossed a roundabout and we ran forwards onto Dawley Road. We continued onto Heath Hill and we turned right onto the B4373. We turned right on to Station Road and we ran past the Telford Steam Railway. We continued onto Bridge Road and we headed Eastwards. We ran forwards onto Wellington Road and we continued onto Ellens Bank. We ran onto Little Flin and forwards onto Lightmoor Way. We turned left onto the A4169 and we ran fast to the edge of Madeley. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva Midlands 2142 before it carried on towards Bridgnorth.

Arriva Midlands 2142 in Madeley

Once off the bus we checked the public toilets, and they were closed. We decided to go to the nearby Tesco. We walked along Park Avenue and we headed into Tesco. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we bought a small bottle of Irn Bru. We headed back to the bus stops and we noticed the next bus due was a #100 to Wellington via Telford Central. As this was the first bus due we decided to wait for this. A few minutes later the bus came around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva Midlands 3780 on a #100 to Wellington.

Arriva Midlands 3780 in Madeley

We got on the bus and we placed the Telford Day Saver ticket under the scanner for the final time today. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside Arriva Midlands 3780 before we sat down.

Inside Arriva Midlands 3780

We set off along Park Avenue and we continued onto Park Street. The plan was to go back to Telford and to get mum to meet us there. We had made a slight miscalculation as it would become apparent later on... We ran forwards onto Ironbridge Road and we crossed the roundabout and carried on Westwards along Ironbridge Road. We turned right onto Woodside Avenue and we ran around the outside of the Woodside housing estate. We turned left ont the B4373 and we headed Northwards over the railway line. We crossed the A4169 and we continued North Eastwards along the B4373. We turned right onto Southall and we turned right onto Brookside Avenue. We turned right onto Holmer Road and we joined the Northbound A442. We turned right onto the A464 and we turned left to run through the Stafford Park industrial estate. We continued the the estate and at the roundabout we ran forwards into Telford Central railway station. After a brief stop by the railway station we crossed the roundabout and joined the Northbound A442. It was at this point we realised that we had made a mistake... Instead of going onto the centre of Telford, the bus only served Telord Central railway station. We had planned to go to a chip shop in Trench on the way home. We quickly formulated a plan to get off the bus as near to the chip shop as we could and to get mum to pick us up. We came off the A442 at Trench and we turned right onto Hortonwood 1. We turned right onto Hotonwood 7 and at the far end we got up and got off the bus with most of the other guys who were on their way to work. Once off the bus we headed down a footpath at the side of SSH self drive and we saw a couple of minibuses parked up. We went under the roundabout of the A518 and we followed a cycle path over a railway yard and past a playground. We came out on Trench Road and we saw Arriva Midlands 3773 on a #7 to Wellington.

Arriva Midlands 3773 in Trench

We crossed over the road and we walked up Furnace Lane. We called mum to let her knoe where we were and a few minutes later she appeared and we got in the car. We turned around and headed Southwards down Furnace Lane and we pulled up in the car park outside the chippy. I returned from the chippy and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. He washed this down with the Irn Bru we had bought earlier on. When I had finished eating we headed Northwards up Furnace lane and we turned left onto Trench Road. We turned right onto the A442 and we joined the Eastbound A518. We headed Northwards for around 5 mile and we joined the Northbound A41. For some reason, instead of carry on Northwards to the A519, I turned right onto the A518. I realised my mistake immediately but I carried on Eastwards. Someone plotted a route to get back on the A519 and we carried on. When we reached Gnosall we saw Arriva Midlands 3726 on a #5 to Telford. We also caught up with Arriva Midlands 2976 on a #5 to Stafford. We headed Northwards through Knightley Dale and we ran forwards onto Gnosall Road into Knightley. We turned left onto the B5405 and right onto Gorse Lane. We turned right onto the A519 and we ran into Eccleshall. The Sat-Nav was taking us on a further adventure, so I decided to keep following it. We ran forwards onto the A5013 and we ran out of town. We continued for a further 5 miles or so an we reached junction 14 of the motorway. We got onto the M6 and we headed Northwards. As we travlled Northwards we saw taxi minibus NK18 CFV, an unidentified white coach, an unidentified Zen coach, 2 x unidentified Ellison's coaches and an unidentified 2 tone grey tri-axle coach. We came off the M6 at junction 15 and we turned left onto the A519. We ran into Newcastle and we past the sink hole in Brook Lane, which the council are currently looking into. We ran forwards onto Barracks Road and we turned left onto Ryecroft. We dropped off our friend and we did a u-turned and headed back along Ryecroft and onto the one-way system. We ran up George Street to Hartshill and we went forwards onto Shelton New Road past the site of the former furniture shop where they are now building new houses. We ran into the valley and we joined the Southbund A500. We ran to Stoke and we came off onto Wheildon Road.