Trip to Newcastle / Trent Vale 06-11-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63347	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, Lytton Street	11	First Potteries
6002	Stoke, Lytton Street	Newcastle BS	9	D&G Bus
47519	Newcastle BS	Hanley, stop S7	38	First Potteries
63345	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries
63345	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67141	Newcastle BS	Trent Vale, Black Lion	22	First Potteries
35691	Trent Vale, Riverside Road	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63347	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Christchurch 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 First Potteries 63347 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 towards Stoke. We went under the railway line and we got up and got off the bus. A short tme later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6002 on a #9 to Westbury Park. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sitting down. The bus set off down City Road and we crossed over the A500 we entering Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We turned left onto Princes Road past the old school. Part of site was demolished to make more car parking spaces. We ran into Penkhull village. We onto Newcastle Lane and we turned right onto Hilton Road. We turned into the hospital and as we travelled through the hospital we saw AJS Passenger Travel AJ62 BUZ. 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 another picture of D&G Bus 6002 before it continued towards Westbury Park.

D&G Bus 6002 in Newcastle bus station

We set off on foot along Barracks Road to the roundabout. They have nearly completed construction of the flats on the Jubilee roundabout. We walked through Queens Gardens onto Ironmarket and we turned left onto High Street. We stopped st Poundland and Matthew picked up a can of Coke. When we had finished shopping we walked along Hassle Street back to the bus station. Matthew went to the toilet and went back to the bus station to wait for a bus to Longton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 47519 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 47519 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 and we turned right onto Monumet Road and we turned right onto Ashenough Road. We turned 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 turned right onto 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 turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto 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 Market Square. We headed into the market and Matthew went to the toilet. We headed into the shopping centre. When we had finishde eating we headed back to the bus station. We set off onto Market Square and forwards onto Tontine Street. We continued onto Lichfield Road and we stopped at Venus Fish Bar for dinner. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with can of Irn Bru. When we had finished eating we crossed over the ring road and we cut through onto Birch Terrace. We walked onto Lichfield Street and into the bus station. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later the bus appeared. We saw it was First Potteries 63345 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63345 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 63901 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and 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 at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63345 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63345 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. Once off the bus we had a walk around Newcastle. We waited for a bus towards Trentham. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67145 on a #98 to Chell Heath.

First Potteries 67145 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 67141 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67141 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34 and we continued into Trent Vale where we got up and got off the bus. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included Safeguard WA69 BYU going North. Once we had finished eating we cut through onto the A34 and we saw Travel Express BG61 KTK. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35691 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35691 in Trent Vale

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off the Northward A34 and we continued Northwards into Newcastle and past the hospital. At the roundabout we turned right 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. We crossed over and we walked across to the bowling alley and then Matthew had a few games of bowling. We walked back onto High Street and we walked onto Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Fenton. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63347 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63347 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. We turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 02:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Kidsgrove 05-11-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67178	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63358	Hanley BS	Kidsgrove, Mount Road	39A	First Potteries
63364	Kidsgrove, Mount Road	Chesterton, Rosevale Court	39	First Potteries
63357	Chesterton, Rosevale Court	Newcastle BS	39A	First Potteries
35939	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
67172	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 09:00 and had toast and juice for breakfast. He chilled out in his room and watched buses out of the windown until it was time to go out. We saw white minibus EA53 JUV parked up behind the Co-op. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned onto Christchurch Street and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 67178 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67178 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 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. We continued to the stop and we waited for a bus towards Kidsgrove. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. It was First Potteries 63358 on a #39A to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63358 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we ran forwards onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and left onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto New Hall Street and we re-joined Marsh Street. We ran forwards onto the A50 and we ran through Cobridge up to Burslem. We ran into the centre of town past the old Lloyds bank and onto Scotia Road past the site of the new Lidl. We turned left onto Williamson Street and right onto Tunstall High Street. We continued up the High Street past the City Centre Central depot and past the Tesco Express. We ran to towards Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5371 and we saw D&G Bus 3014 on a #95 to Biddulph. We walked onto the A50 and onto Heathcote Street and Matthew visited the toilet. As we walked through the King Street and we continued along Market Street and we went to Dougie Mac charity shop. Matthew brought a can of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars. When we had finished we went out and Matthew decided he needed the toilet. There was a pub next door so we visited the pub. Matthew used the toilet and then we brought a glass of Coke. After Matthew had finished his drink we went outside to wait for the next bus back to Hanley. We walked back onto Market Street and we turned left onto Attwood Street and we turned left onto Liverpool Road and we turned into the B5371. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63364 on a #39 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63364 in Kidsgrove

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along The Avenue. We turned left onto Lower Ash Road and right onto Mitchell Avenue. We turned left onto Harecastle Avenue and we turned left onto The A34 and we ran up to the traffic lights and we crossed over the junction on Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto Swan Bank and we turned left onto Chester Road. We ran around the estate and we Ashenough Road. We turned left onto Monument Road and left onto High Street. We ran down to the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Talke Road. We ran through Red Street and we past community centre. We ran down Crackley Bank and we got up and gt off the bus. Once off the bus we went to Dragon Square. We walked down the road to the shop and Matthew bought a can of Coke. We returned to the bus stop and we waited for the next bus towards Kidsgrove. Matthew ate a bacon bap and drank his coke. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63357 on a #39A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Crackley bank and we ran down into Chesterton. We ran through Chesterton along the B5500 and we turned left onto London Road. Part way along we turned right onto Holditch Road and we ran through the industrial estate. We re joined the A34 and we ran south towards Newcastle. By the old bus depot we turned left onto Liverpool Road and then left onto the A52. At the Jubilee roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and we turned right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Whilst we waited for a bus to Kidsgrove and Matthew visited the toilet. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it First Potteries 35939 on a #25 to Hanley. 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 saw Travel Express HK75 ZTF. 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 onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus turn the corner. It was First Potteries First Potteries 67172 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67172 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Blurton before We sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the bus station and onto John Street. We turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we cut through 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. 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 Longton / Newcastle 04-11-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63172	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67148	Newcastle BS	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 for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley. Later on Matthew was going out. We went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We set off onto onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. 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 Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. Whilst we waited we crossed over the roundabout onto Victoria Road past Adsa and the B&M. We turned right onto Manor Street and left 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 ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. In the back of the First garage we saw First Potteries 63175. We continued along Dividy Road and we stopped near to Wrenbury Crescent. We visited the Respite place and went upstairs to the kitchen Matthew had sausage chips and gravy for dinner followed by a trifle. Matthew went to his room and chilled out. After the visist we went back to the residential unit. We said goodbye and we went downstairs and got in the taxi. We set off onto Dividy Road and we headed Eastwards to Adderley Green. We turned right at the round about onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill and down into Longton. We joined the one-way systam and we turned right onto Commerce Street past the former Co-op Bank. We went around the roundabout and turned right onto The Strand. At the bottom of The Strand and we walked into the Bennett Precinct. When we had finished we continued through the precinct and across the car park to Crumbs Family Bakery. Matthew had a cheesecake washed down with a can of Coke. We continued into the Precnt and we walked down. We came out of the market and we crossed over Market Street and onto The Strand and we got in taxi. We set off onto the Strand and we turned left onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. When we got back we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63178 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw EMED FY25 VHT going towards Heron Cross.

EMED FY25 VHT in Fenton

We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We set off onto City Road. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63172 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 onto Hartshill Road and past the former pub where we are building a new convenience store. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We walked out of the bus station and we saw First Potteries 63352 on a #39 to Hanley. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at Cash Converters. We walked up High Street and we stopped at e went in the Dougie Mac charity shop. We continued up to Hassell Street and onto the bus station. We continued down Castle Walk and we stopped at Greggs and Matthre brought a sausage roll and a bottle Dr pepper for dinner. We walked along Castle walk and we had finished eating we went next door to Bristish Heart Foundation Home and Fashion and Matthew bought some boots. We walked down Castle walk and we walked down Castle walk and into the bus station. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 67148 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67148 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 went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. For tea Matthew had steak pies and chips with carrots followed by a piec of cheesecake. 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 / Wood Lane 03-11-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67176	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11X	First Potteries
6012	Newcastle BS	Wood Lane, Woodcroft	1A	D&G Bus
503	Wood Lane, Megacre	Chesterton, Rosevale Court	95	D&G Bus
67153	Chesterton, Rosevale Court	Newcastle BS	39A	First Potteries
35688	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
47519	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Tyson Green	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 the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67173 on a #11 to Newcastle. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we carried on down the road and we waited for a First Potteries bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67176 on a #11X to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got a picture of First Potteries 67176 before it returned towards Hanley on a #11 service.

First Potteries 67176 in Newcastle bus station

Once off the bus we set off along Barracks Road to the roundabout. They have nearly completed construction of the flats on the Jubilee roundabout. We walked through Queens Gardens. Matthew went into the library and used the toilet. Matthew decided at this point he wanted to go to the toilet. When we had finished we around the corner Queens Gardens. Once we had finished the drink we set off onto Ironmarket and right onto High Street. We stopped at Poundland. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We continued along High Street. We walked onto Castle Walk and we stopped at the Coffee House. Matthew brought a jam filled shortbread biscuit. Matthew went to the toilet and we continuing along Castle Walk and into the bus station. As it got closer we saw that it was D&G Bus 6012 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 6012 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove 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 and we veered left onto Merrial Street. we ran forwards onto Church Street and at the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran Northwards past the bus garage and we ran through Milehouse. We turned left onto Lower Milehouse Lane and we turned left onto High Street and left onto the B5368. We turned right onto the B5044 and ran through Silverdale. We turned left onto Mill Street and we ran forwards onto High Street. We turned left onto Buxton Avenue and we turned right onto Moffatt Way and we turned right onto Malvern Avenue and we turned right onto Bath Road and we past the old school. We turned right onto Peebles Road and we turned left onto Scot Hay Road and we turned right onto Crackley Lane and we turned right onto Leycett Road and into Scot Hay and we went across onto Scot Hay Road. We climbed the hill up to Alsagers Bank and we turned left onto High Street and we crossed over Halmer End and we turned right onto Station Road and and we ran up the hill into Miles Green. We turned left onto Heathcote Road and left onto Rye Hills and we continued onto Hougher Wall Road and we turned right onto Church Street. We turned right onto the B5500 through Bignall End and then we turned right onto Megacre and we ran around Wood Lane. We continued along High Street and we turned right onto Apedale Road. We turned right onto Church Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus and we crossed over Church Street and we turned left onto Woodcroft. We turned right onto High Street and we turned left onto Wesley Street. At the end we stopped at Stoke-on-Trent markets. Matthew went to the toilet and then did a Zumba class. When they had finished eating we set off onto Wesley Street and we turned left onto High Street and we turned onto Megacre and we returned back to the B5500. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 503 on a #95 to Meir. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down the B5500 along Megacre and we continued Eastwards into Crackley. We turned left onto Church Street and we passed a building site on the left hand side. We continued along Trinity Court and we went to Dragon Square and we got up and got off the bus. We walked down the road to the shop and Matthew bought a can of Coke. We returned to the bus stop and we waited for the next bus towards Kidsgrove. Matthew ate a bacon bap and drank his coke. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #39A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Crackley bank and we ran down into Chesterton. We ran through Chesterton along the B5500 and we turned left onto London Road. Part way along we turned right onto Holditch Road and we ran through the industrial estate. We re joined the A34 and we ran south towards Newcastle. By the old bus depot we turned left onto Liverpool Road and then left onto the A52. At the Jubilee roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35688 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35688 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 onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto College Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We continued onto Cleveland Road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued along Bethesda Street before turning right onto John Street. We ran up the hill into the bus station and onto stand. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 730 on a #32X to Upper Tean. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. It was First Potteries 47520 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 47520 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We got up and got off. We walked down Dawlish Drive and we turned right onto Wellfield Road and we passed old school site which is going to be a new sheltered housing site. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Dawlish Drive. We got in a City Cabs taxi and we set off along 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. We saw Copeland's Tours MIB 268 going towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 268 in Fenton

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

Trip to Etruria / Wolstanton 02-11-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
ND21 YFL	Fenton	Westbury Park	Charter	Travel Express
ND21 YFL	Westbury Park	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express

Today Matthew was going out for dinner, going out to do his weekly shop and returning to Fenton. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast for breakfast. Matthew got ready to go out and we set off just after I returned home from Newcastle. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and onto the A5035 and we continued to Trentham and we saw silver minibus DK22 CWO. We turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way and we ran to the end. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran down the hill to Sideway. As we joined the Northbound A500. We came off the A500 at shelton New Road and we turned right as if we were going to join the Southbound A500 and we turned right onto Garner Street. We stopped at the food truck and Matthew had a cumberland ring, bacon and egg on a bap washed down with a can of Dr Pepper. When we had finished we went to get some shopping. We ran 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 brown minibus NK21 CDO. We parked up and we saw blue minibus SG71 YLU parked up.

SG71 YLU in Wolstanton

Also seen was black minibus YK25 TJV.

YK25 TJV in Wolstanton

We went into the shop and we did Matthew weekly shop. As we came out of the shop we spotted a bus at the bus stop. As we got closer we saw Stanton's of Stoke 1369 VT on the #51 Etruria Valley circular which Stanton have taken over from First Potteries.

Stanton's of Stoke 1369 VT in Wolstanton

We set off out of the retail park and we turned left onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and May Bank and into Newcastle. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we dropped off our friend. Matthew went up to the flat to have a look around. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards had a can of Coke. Whilst in the flat we saw Cabability LK66 AET. We set off onto Ryecroft and we turned right onto Barracks Road. We passed the bus station and we saw First Potteries 67177 on a #22 to Longton. We turned keft onto the Southbound A34 we ran down to Trent Vale and we went under the A500 into Hanford. At the roundabout we saw First Potteries 63352 on a #101 to Hanley. We ran into Trentham and at the roundabout we turned left onto the A5035 and we ran into Blurton. We arrived back in Blurton just before 14:00. Matthew had an Vienetta and a can of Cherry Coke. We wrote some Blog and afterwards Matthew returned to the residential unit. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw white minibus EA07 LWW parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link LA72 DDU. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had pizza and chips followed by a Toffee sponge pudding and custard. 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 ND21 YFL. 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 ND21 YFL. 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 Walsall / Brownhills 01-11-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6749	Bloxwich, High Street	Walsall BS	32	NX West Midlands
6728	Walsall BS	Brownhills, Raven's Court	10	NX West Midlands
6712	Brownhills, Raven's Court	Walsall BS	10	NX West Midlands
6754	Walsall BS	Bloxwich,	70	NX West Midlands

Today we decided to visit Walsall. Matthew had a shortened day out due to him attending a party in the evening, so we had planned to take him to somewhere in the West Midlands and get 3 or 4 buses in just to finish off his weekend adventures. We did no research for the trip today other than to check the truckstop was still open on Sundays, and to check the weather. The westher was forecast for grey skies with cool weather, not as warm as it has been lately. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up at 09:35 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After getting ready we set off just before 12:00. W got in the car and we set off to pick up uncle Dave. We set off through Blurton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Street. We crossed the A50 and we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we stopped to pick up uncle Dave. We continued down Wheildon Road and we joined the Southbound A500. We stopped at the lights and we caught up with Flixbus YK74 PFG on a #076 service to Manchester.

Flixbus YK74 PFG in Stoke

We turned left at the lights on Church Street and we joined the one-way system around Stoke. We continued onto Campbell Place and we re-joined Church Street. We rn forwards onto Hartshill Road and we ran into Hartshill. We continued onto George Street and into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout on Ryecroft and we stopped to pick up our friend. We continued along Ryecroft and we turned left onto the A34. We turned right onto the A53 and we turned left onto Friarswood Road and we did a u-t8rn on Brook Lane and we headed Southwards down the A519. We ran down to Hanchurch and we joined the Southbound M6. As we travelled Southwards down the M6 we saw an unidentified Turners coach, an unidentified Tyrers coach, Selwyns BV23 ZXB(#540), an unidentified Eastons coach and an unidentified Woodstones coach. We came off the M6 at junction 12 and we headed East along the A5. We stopped at the truck stop for dinner. Matthew went to the toilet and as it was busy we sat on the seats outside. matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. He also had cake and custard to take away which he would have later on. When we had finished eating we went back to the car. Mum wanted to go to a shop in Cannock, so we suggested the best place to drop us off was in Bloxwich, as there was a frequent service down to Walsall. We set off on the Eastbound A5 and we ran to the other end of Cannock before we jpined the Southbound A34. We ran the 4 or so miles down to Bloxwich and we turned left in the town centre and parked up next the the park. We said goodbye to mum and we headed to the bus stops. On the way we saw National Express West Midlands 2006 on a #9 to Walsall. We went to the main stop on the High Street and we only had a few minutes to wait. A short time later we saw the bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 6749 on a #32 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 6749 in Bloxwich

We got on the bus and we purchased a nBus Day ticket for £5.50 before we went upstairs. The rear of the top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside National Express West Midlands 6749 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside NX West Midlands 6749

We deviated off the A34 onto Stafford Street and we ran the 2 or so miles into Walsall. We crossed over the A4148 and we ran down onto St Pauls Street and we entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 6749 before it returned Noth on a #

NX West Midlands 6749 in Walsall bus station

Once off the bus we had a look around. We headed out of the bus station onto Hatherton Street and we saw Rotala Diamond 30925 on layover.

Rotala Diamond 30925 in Walsall

We walked back into the bus station and we looked for something to catch. As we got into the bus station we spotted National Express West Midlands 6728 on a #10 to Brownhills West.

NX West Midlands 6728 in Walsall bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto Hatherton Street. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ringroad onto the A461. We headed out of town and we ran through Rushall and Shelfield. We continued up to Walsall Wood and we turned left onto the B4152. We turned left onto the A452 and we crossed over the Wyrley and Essington Canal. We headed up the High Street and when we got to the Northern end we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of National Express West Midlands 6728 as it continued towards Brownhills West.

NX West Midlands 6728 in Brownhills

Once off the bus station we knew we would have around 40 minutes to wait for a differnt bus back. We walked onto Church Road and we went into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a small glass of Coke each. After we had finished our drinks we walked back along Church Road to the High Street and we saw National Express West Midlands 2115 on a #8 to Walsall. We went to the stop and we saw we had around 20 minutes to wait, so we had a walk around the block. We set off up the High Street and we turned right onto Lichfield Road. We turned right onto Great Charles Street and right onto Short Street. We cut across the car park onto Church Road and we walked back to the stop on High Street. We tood at the stop and waited for the bus back to Walsall. Whilst we waited we saw National Express West Midlands 6718 on a #937 to Birmingham.

NX West Midlands 6718 in Brownhills

A few minutes later we saw our bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 6712 on a #10 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 6712 in Brownhills

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver before we went upstairs. The rear of the top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside National Express West Midlands 6712 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside NX West Midlands 6712

We set off along the A452 and we headed along the High Street. We continued down the High Street and over the canal and we turned right onto the B4152. We ran to into Walsall Wood and we turned right on to the A461. We ran through Shelfield and Rushall and we ran into Walsall. We crossed the ring road and we ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. We continued onto Bridge Street and we ran forwards onto St Pauls Street. We ran around the bus station and we entered from the North Eastern corner. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a quick walk around National Express West Midlands was the next bus to Bloxwich and we had been on this earlier in the day. We walked towards the Birmingham stops and we saw National Express West Midlands 6739 on a X51 to Birmingham.

NX West Midlands 6739 in Walsall bus station

We walked back to the bus station and we had 15 minutes to wait, so we went to the shop across the road. Matthew had a small bottle of cherryade and some chocolate. We headed back to the bus station and Matthew shared his Twirl. We had a choice of buses we could catch and we decided to head over to the double decker on the other side of the bus station. On the way we saw Chaserider 5034 on a #36 to Lichfield.

Chaserider 5034 in Walsall bus station

At the bus stop we saw it was National Express West Midlands 6754 on a #70 to Bloxwich.

NX West Midlands 6754 in Walsall bus station

we got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Day ticket to the driver for the final time today before went upstairs. The rear of the top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside National Express West Midlands 6754 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside NX West Midlands 6754

We set off out off the bus station and we ran along St Pauls Street. At the roundabout we ran onto Green Lane and we crossed over the ring road. We ran North for around a 1/2 mile and then we turned left onto Stephenson Avenue. We entered the Reedswood retail Park and we stopped outside Sainsbury's before we returned back onto the main road. We ran North along Stephenson Avenue and around the Beechdale housing estate. We turned left onto Stephenson Square and we turned right onto Edison Road. We turned right onto Cavendish Road and right onto Bloxwich Lane. We turned left onto Leamore Lane and we headed Northwards. We continued onto Willenhall Lane and we crossed over the canal. We turned left onto Moorland Road and forwards onto Heather Road. We turned right onto Central Drive and left onto Sneyd Hall Road. We turmned right onto the A4124 and we crossed over the B4210. We turned right onto the A34 and we srtopped by the park. Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 6754 before it returned on a #70 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 6754 in Bloxwich

We walked around the corner onto Park Road and we met up with mum and our friend. We walked acrosds to a nearby chip shop and we picked up our food order. Matthew had sausage and chip washed down with a bottle of cherryade. We set off up Park Road and we turned left onto the A4124. We turned right onto the B4210 and we headed through Mossley and Spring Hill. We turned right onto the Northbound A462 for a couple of miles and at Junction 11A we joined the Northbound M6. As we travelled up the M6 we saw blue minibus YT57 EAO and Voel Coaches OU17 OTV. We stopped at Stafford Services and Matthew went to the toilet. We got back in the car and we saw white minibus SA52 XVS. We joined the Northbound M6 and we came of at junction 15. We ran North up the A519 and into Newcastle. We ran forwards onto Barracks Road and we turned right onto Ryecroft. We dropped off our friend and we turned right onto Ryecroft. We Turned right onto Barracks Road and we continued onto the Southbound A34. We turned left onto the Avenue and we ran into Hartshill. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We turned left onto Liverpool Road and right onto Elanora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and turned left onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and turned right onto Wheildon Road. After we dropped of uncle Dave we continued along Wheiledon Road. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 18:20. Matthew had chocolate cake and custard . We wrote some of the Blog and wrote an e-mail. Matthew had a baths, and afterwards he had some New York Cheesecake. We finished off the Blog and we went to bed around 00:00... Mark.