Trip to Newcastle / Kidsgrove 10-11-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6012	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
63177	Newcastle BS	Kidsgrove, St Johns RC	38	First Potteries
63100	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Hanley, stop S7	38A	First Potteries
35947	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
47520	Newcastle BS	Longton BS	22	First Potteries
67176	Longton Exchange	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	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. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6012 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 6012 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw silver minibus AO63 RSY. 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 we set off along Hassell Street and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We came out the shop and we stopped at the market stalls. Afterwards we set off along Hassell Street and back to the 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 waited for a back to Talke Pits. After a short while we saw D&G Bus 164 on a #104 to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63177 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63177 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. 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 left onto Victoria Street and we turned right onto Audley Road. We turned right onto Church Street and we passed a building site on the left hand side. We continued along Trinity Court and we ran forwards onto Crackley Bank and we ran through Crackley and Red Street. We crossed over the A500 and we veered left onto Talke High Street. We turned right somewhere and left onto Chester Road. We re-joined the road and we ran forwards onto Coalpit Hill. We 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 63100 on a #38A to Hanley. 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 into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street. We continued down the High Street and we ran past the former Co-operative bank. We turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto Scotia Road and past the the old bus garage before running up the hill into Burslem town centre. We 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. Matthew had a chicken sandwich washed down with can of Irn Bru. after visiting shops in the shopping centre we walked down Tontine Square. We went into Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35947 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35947 in Hanley bus station

We got on and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned right onto Shelton New Road and we ran down through Etruria an up into Hartshill before joining the A52. We ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one way system and we turned left on the roundabout onto Barracks Road. We got to the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We set off on foot up Castle Walk and we visited Home Bargains. We walked up Castle Walk and we turned right into Ironmarket past the old RBS bank which has now The Bank Space. We turned left onto Castle Walk and Costa coffee. Matthew had washed down with a botte of Orange Fanta. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. When we had finished we got back onto Castle Walk and we turned left onto barracks Road and we veered left onto Stubbs Street and into the bus station. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 47520 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 47520 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. where we got up and got off the bus. We walked over to Tesco and Matthew used the toilet. Once off we walked onto The Strand and we walked to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67176 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67176 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sitting down. The bus set off down The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down under the railway bridge onto King Street. We ran down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the new petrol station. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we walked back into Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. 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 Newcastle / Meir 09-11-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6009	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
63172	Newcastle BS	Bentilee, Twigg Street	11	First Potteries
5220	Bentilee, Twigg Street	Longton Interchange	27	D&G Bus
63364	Longton, Market Street	Meir Square	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew in the residential unit and was going out for tea, but first he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew chilled out in his room until it was time to go out. We saw white minibus EA53 JUV parked up outside. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6009 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 6009 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Stanton's of Stoke 1369 VT on the Go2 to Cheadle. 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 we looked for a bus to take us to Audley. A short time later we saw a bus come into the bus station. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 798 on a #34 to Bradwell.

D&G Bus 798 in Newcastle bus station

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 Subway and Matthew had a chicken Sub with a cup of Coke and a cookie. We crossed over and we walked back onto High Street and we walked onto Hassell Street. We continued down Castle Walk and we stopped Bristish Heart Foundation Home and Fashion and Matthew bought some boots. We walked down Castle walk and stopped at Cancer Research. We continued up Castle Walk and we went down to the bottom end of the bus station. A few minutes later we saw Hotspur 1003 on a #64 to Hanley. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63172 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. We got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards Hanley at the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 5220 on a #27 to Longton. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Beverley Drive and we ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road and we went up the hill and down the other side. We turned right onto Amison Street and we turned left onto Linnburn Road. We turned right onto Forrister Street and we turned left onto Farnworth Road. We turned right onto Weston Coyney Road and we crossed over the Derby to Stoke railway line and we turned right onto Sutherland Road. We ran past the police station and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran around the one way system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and we turned left into Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto The Strand and Matthew went to the toilet. We came out of the market and we crossed over Market Street and we had a look at the fish before going back outside. We saw it was First Potteries 63364 on a #6 to Coalville. We got on the bus and we booked to Meir before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Market Street and we continued onto and we followed the one-way system onto Commerce Street. We crossed over the A50 and we ran forwards onto Lightwood Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Upper Belgrave Road. We ran forwards onto Waterhead Road. We turned left onto the A520 and we ran through Meir and we turned right onto Woodville Road and we paused in the Square and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked into The Square. We turned left onto the Colclough Road and we parked up. We went into the village and Matthew had a can of Coke. Matthew went to the the toilet and afterwards we returned to Blurton. We set off along Colclough Road and we turned right onto Staunton Road. We turned left onto the A520 and we turned right to join the Westbound A50. We came off at Longton and we ran onto Roslyn Road. We turned left onto the A5035 and we ran through Dresden into Blurton around 15:12. Matthew chilled out on his computer and had a red velevet cheesecake and a can of Cherry Coke. We wrote the Blog and watch TV. Around 16:49 we got ready to return to the residential unit. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw silver minibus YM19 CFD 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 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 we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over 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 forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout onto Ryecroft and we stopped to pick up our friend. We continued along Ryecroft we ran forwards onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and we turned right on to the East bound A53 and we ran up through Cobridge. We veered left onto we stopped at Captain Kooks. Matthew visited to the toilet and afterwards had a breakfast washed down with a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we set off onto Sandbach Road and we turned right and we joined the A53. We ran through Cobridge and through Etruria and we crossed over the A53. We ran up the hill into Basford. We ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system and we crossed the roundabout onto Ryecroft. We dropped off our friend and we did a u-turned and headed back along Ryecoft. We turned left onto Barracks Road and we ran past the bus station. We continued onto the Southbound A34 and wand we turned left onto The Avenue. Travelling up towards Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52 past the former pub which is now a new convenience shop. We ran down the hill into Stoke At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road and we ran down to Stoke. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street. We followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew collected a few suypplies from the car and headed upstairs. He chilled out in his room and watched TV. He had a can of Cherry Coke. 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 Hanley / Trent Vale 08-11-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63113	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67178	Hanley BS	Trent Vale, Black Lion	21	First Potteries
67178	Trent Vale, Black Lion	Stoke, stop L2	21	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 08:30 and had pancakes for breakfast washed down with orange juice. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. On the way we saw ERS Medical YJ21 FML. We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 63113 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63113 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and 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 ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the got off the bus. Once we got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. We afterwards we waited for a bus towards Trent Vale. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67178 on a #21 to Trentham. We got on the bus and we booked to Trent Vale before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran part the railway station before going right onto Glebe Street. After a brief stop we continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. The bus rounded the corner onto Campbell Place and forwards onto London Road. We continued through the West End and Oakhill and past the former Oakhill pub. We ran into Trent Vale and we turned left onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus. As we set off towards the pub we saw First Potteries 67172 on a #22 to Newcastle. We went into the pub and Matthew found a seat where he could see out of the window. We walked into the pub and Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters matthew had a cheesecake with custard. whilst at the pub highlights of the bus sightings were First Potteries 67148 on a #101 to Longton. When he had finished eat Matthew set off onto the A34 and around the corner onto London Road to wait for the bus back towards Stoke. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67178 on a #21 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along London Road and we ran through Oak Hill past the former Oak Hill pub. We continued through the the West End before running into Stoke Town centre and Campbell Place. There was nothing of interest parked up in City cabs and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off along London Road. We turned right into Church Street to wait for a First bus back up to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67177 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67177 in Stoke

We walked around the corner onto Campbell Place and we walked up to Sainsbury's. Matthew did his weekly shop and we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along London Road and forwards onto Campbell place. We followed the one-way system to the left onto Church Street and we veered left onto Liverpool Road. We veered right onto Elanora street and we followed the road to the right onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way-system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we ran forwards onto City Road. We went under the railway line and we ran up City Road into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. In Heron Cross we turned right onto Blurton Road. As we travelled through Blurton we continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home. When we got home Matthew had toast and a small bottle of dandelion & burdock. We set off around 13:51 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. We turned right the A5035 and we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67153 in Blurton

After a short while we saw D&G Bus 523 on a #27A to Bentilee.

D&G Bus 523 in Blurton

We crossed back over the A5035 and we saw D&G Bus 6004 on a #24 to Norton.

D&G Bus 6004 in Blurton

We turned left onto Magdalen Road and we got back into the house around 14:00. Once back in the house we looked at our pictures and didsome of the Blog. Matthew had a glass of Orange Fanta and another Manchester Tart. around 15:30 we set off back to the residential unit by car. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue and we turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we 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. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we walked down to the entrance of the park. For dinner Matthew had washed down a can of Irn Bru. In the park Matthew walked up to the playground. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Grove Road. We crossed over the Whieldon Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Masterson Street and we turned left onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When we got there we saw Just Travel BD67 NEJ parked up. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. For tea Matthew had a Lamb Mince Pasta Bake Cheese & Bacon followed by cake. In the late evening Matthew went downstairs to spend time with the other residents ar cuppa club. Matthew had various biscuits as well as some rice crispy cakes washed down with a can of Dr Pepper. Later on Matthew went back upstairs and 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 / Stafford 07-11-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6008	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, Lytton Street	1	D&G Bus
63349	Stoke, Lytton Street	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35942	Newcastle BS	Stafford, Station Road	101	First Potteries
35949	Stafford, Station Road	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63174	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	39A	First Potteries
67154	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
67174	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
67141	Hanley BS	Fenton, Duke of Wellington	6	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 dentist and Matthwe went into the living room and we saw Just Travel GV71 KVW. 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 Stoke. Whilst we waited we saw Travel Express ND21 YFL. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6008 on a #1 to Park Site. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill 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 First Potteries 63349 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63349 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sitting down. The bus set off down City Road and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street and onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We walked up towards the top end of the bus station whilst we waited for something we could catch. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35942 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35942 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford 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. After going around the one-way system and onto Stafford Road. We crossed over the A34 onto Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We saw former Shiel Buses minibus YN59 BLF. We rejoined the A34 at the roundabout where the A51 goes Eastwards and we ran Southwards through the fast section on the A34 to the A513 roundabout. We ran the last couple of miles into town down the A34 onto Foregate Street and we turned right onto Chell Road. Whilst we waited we saw Chaserider 527 on a #432 to Eccleshall. We crossed the roundabout onto Tenterbanks and we turned right onto Victoria Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we continued to the park and and Matthew decided he wanted to go to the toilet. Once out of the staion we walked to the pavillion and we brought a sausage bap and a bottle of Coke. Matthew ate his sausage bap a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we went back onto Water Street and we cut through Victoria Park and back to the bus stop outside the railway station. We waited for a bus back to Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 35948 on a #101 to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared around the corner and it was dud First Potteries 35949 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35949 in Stafford

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Station Road and at the end we turned left onto the A518. At the roundabout and due to a diversion we came back down the A518 and left onto Station Road and we turned right onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto Tenterbanks and we crossed over onto Mill Bank and forwards onto Cope Street and left onto Eastgate Street. We ran forwards onto Salter Street and we turned left onto North Walls. We headed Northwards and we ran into the bus station. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto 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 North 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. In the bus station we stopped at the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 790 on a #104 to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63174 on a #39A to Butt Lane. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We turned left onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned right onto festival Way and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We turned right onto the ring road and we ran around anti-clockwise to Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up the hill to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. We saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67154 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. Matthew went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and right onto City Road. We walked past Philpots and at the roundabout we turned right into Burger King. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished eating we walked back along City Road and we walked around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for a bus towards Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67174 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67174 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67141 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 67141 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. We continued onto King Street and we got up and got off the bus by the old Duke of Wellington pub. Once off the bus we walked down King Street onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room. Matthew used his computer and watched television in his room. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark.

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