Trip to Hanley / Bentilee 24-09-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, Lordship Lane	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
63100	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Devonshire Square	11	First Potteries
67180	Bentilee, Devonshire Square	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
67153	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus and going to visit uncle Dave later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We saw ERS Medical YJ71 DVP. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street. We onto City Road. At the top we crossed over Victoria Road to wait for the bus at the bus stop. As we waited we saw AJS Passenger Travel BV54 AJS. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 67151 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 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 and we turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off onto Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Tontine Street and we crossed over Tontine Square. We visited Primark and afterwards we went to the Card Factory. After we had finished we walked across Tontine Square past the former TK Maxx. After we had finished we walked across Tontine Square onto Parliament Row. We walked up McDonalds and we had dinner. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once We walked along Parliament Row and we walked onto Old Hall Street. We walked up Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63356 on a #39A to Butt Lane. We waited for a bus to Kidsgrove. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63100 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63100 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 63100

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. Once off the bus we headed over to the neighbourhood centre and we visited the cafe. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we headed out to the bus stop to wait for the next #11 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching and it was First Potteries 67180 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Dawlish Drive and at the end we turned left onto Beverley Drive and left onto the A5272 and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and right onto John Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet. As we left the bus station. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road 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 into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. Later on we returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of 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. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue and we saw silver minibus RO21 HZW parked up. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we turned left into the back alley. We went forwards onto Crawford Street and we turned left onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to use his computer and watch buses. 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 / Keele 23-09-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
32	Longton, Exchange	Fenton, adj Travers Court	1	D&G Bus
63146	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35939	Newcastle BS	Keele, Sneyd Arms PH	25	First Potteries
35942	Keele, Sneyd Arms PH	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
63352	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw AJS Passenger Travel AJ56 BUZ.

AJS Passenger Travel AJ56 BUZ in Fenton

After tea Matthew went for a walk to Aldi to get some shopping. We set off onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we went down the hill to Aldi. Matthew brought his shopping and then we got a lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off onto Victoria Road and 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 and we turned left onto Baths Road. Matthew went to Tesco Extra. Once out of the taxi we walked through onto The Strand and went to the Cafe Delight. Matthew had a brunch washed down with a can of Coke. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 32 on a #1 to Park Site. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down The Strand. We turned left into Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange. After a brief stop we ran out onto Baths Road and we turned left under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. As we approached the flat we got up and got off the bus. We cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley today. We waited for a bus towards Stoke. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63146 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill and 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 decided to do a bus up to Keele. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35939 on a #25 to Keele. We got on and booked to Keele before we went upstairs and we sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road we turned right onto Ryecroft. We veered left onto Merrial Street and after a brief stop we ran forwards onto Church Street. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto the A525. We turned right into Orme Road and we saw St Giles And St George's academy MF68 AFJ. We continued along Orme Road before we re-joined the Westbound A525. We climbed the steep hill up to Keele and we turned left into the campus. We turned left onto University Drive we did a u-turn and headed into the campus. At the main roundabout we turned left and we ran around the shops and student union bar. We ran through the campus past the back of the library and out the other side into the village and we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto the village and we turned left onto Westerdale Drive. We continued to the cafe. When we had finished we set off across Westerdale Drive and we cut through onto the village. We decided to go back to Hanley on the double decker. We let the bus that we had just arrived on go, and we waited for the next bus. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. AS it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35942 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on and booked to Keele before we went upstairs and we sat down. The bus set off through the campus We turned right onto University Drive and we ran up to the entrance of the campus before turning right onto the A525. We ran down the hill and we crossed over the roundabout. We went past the scrapyards and we turned left onto Orme Road. We ran through the estate and to the end of the road. We turned left onto the A525 and at the roundabout onto the Southbound A34. We ran down two roundabout and we went left onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once in the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63352 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Before tea We went downstairs out for a walk to fetch his tea. we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road to the chips shop. We picked up some food and we set off along Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we walked down to the entrance of the park. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. In the park Matthew walked up to the playground. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Welby Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street and we turned left into Marlborough Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Heron Street and we went in the pub and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we came out of the pub and we turned right to taxi. We returned to BET365 Stadium in a taxi. We set off onto Heron Street and we went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. At the roundabout we joined the Westbound A50. We came off the A50 onto Stanley Matthews Way and we were dropped off opposite to the stadium. Matthew went into the football ground and took his seat in the West stand. Matthew went to the toilet and had a bottle of Coke. As we got to the corner we saw Stoke City FC MW24 LGA arriving on site.

Stoke City FC MW24 LGA in in BET365 Stadium

We set off up the row and we saw Stoke City FC HT24 PWJ.

Stoke City FC HT24 PWJ in BET365 Stadium

Also in the row was Stoke City FC HT24 EVC.

Stoke City FC HT24 EVC in in BET365 Stadium

After the match had finished we went back to Fenton by taxi. Transport for the trip was Z Carz taxi. We got in the taxi and we sat down. We set off onto Stanley Matthews Way. We turned left onto the A5035 and we turned left onto Ripon Road and right onto Finstock Ave. We turned right onto Consett Road and we ran to the end. 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 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 and Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Trentham 22-09-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67150	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, Lytton Street	11	First Potteries
35945	Stoke, Lytton Street	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
63174	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
63171	Trentham, Whitmore Road	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63115	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
32	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
LK13 RBU	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	Lucky Seven

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 City Road and we saw D&G Bus 798 on a #1A to Meir. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67150 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 First Potteries 35945 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35945 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 turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus towards Trentham. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63174 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 63174 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Garden before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and we got up and got off the bus near to Trentham Garden. Once off the bus we crossed over the A34 and we went into the gardens and we walked to the North West corner and and we went to Totally delicious and had some ice cream. Matthew had a vanilla flavoured cone. We walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally deliciouswe. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. After a quick stop at Farm Shop. Matthew brought at sausage roll and a can of Coke. We walked to the gardens. We stopped in the gardens and we ate the sausage roll and drank the bottle of Coke. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 and we saw First Potteries 35691 on a #101 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 787 on a #100 to Hanley.

D&G Bus 787 in Trentham

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63171 on a #101 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards through Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. Once in the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Once off the bus we set off along Hassell Street and we stopped at the market stalls. Afterwards we set off along High Street. We stopped at the bank and afterwards we continued along Hassell Street on Castle Walk and we stopped at the Pound Bakery. Matthew brought a sausage roll before continuing along Castle Walk. We stopped at the benches at the end to eat a jam filled shortbread biscuit and drink the can of Irn Bru. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63115 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63115 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had pizza and chips followed by a piece of cake. 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. 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 D&G Bus 32 on a #1A to Audley. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Travel Express HF64 AJU. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of D&G Bus 32 before it continued towards Audley.

D&G Bus 32 in Newcastle bus station

Once off the bus we set off onto Hassell Street and we turned left onto High Street and we stopped at The Clubhouse. Once we set off back along High Street and we went next door to McDonalds and Matthew went to the toilet. He had a chicken nuggets and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down High Street and we walked onto Hassell Street. When it appeared it was Lucky Seven LK13 RBU. We got on the bus and we set off onto Friars Street. We turned right onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. Travelling up towards Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. 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 Manor Road and we got out of the taxi. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road. We crossed over the crossing and we walked onto Christchurch Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew took another picture of Lucky Seven LK13 RBU before he returned to the residential unit.

Lucky Seven LK13 RBU in Fenton

Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room and use the computer. He also watched buses out of the window. 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 Etruria / Wolstanton 21-09-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
SF67 HNE	Fenton	Hanley	Charter	Travel Express
SF67 HNE	Hanley	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express

Today Matthew was going back to the residential unit, but not before he had been out for dinner and to get his weekly shopping. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up just after 10:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready and we went out just after 12:00. We set off to Newcastle to pick up our friend. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and onto the A5035 and we continued to Trentham. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran through Hanford and we crossed the A500. We continued through Trent Vale and we saw First Potteries 35940 on a #101 to Hanley. We continued into Newcastle and we turned right onto Barracks Road where we saw First Potteries 63364 on a #11 to Hanley. We turned left onto Ryecroft and stopped to pick up our friend. We crossed over Ryecroft we ran forwards onto the A53. We ran around one-way system and onto the A52. We ran up to Hartshill and we ran forwards onto Shelton New Road. We turned right onto Garner Street and we stopped at the food truck. Matthew had a cumberland ring with bacon and egg washed down with can of Coke. When we had finished we set of to the shop. We bran along Garner Street to Etruria and we turned left onto the A53. We veered left onto Forge Lane. We ran forwards onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned left onto the Etruria Valley Link Road. We went under the A500. We turned left onto the retail park and we saw First Potteries 35941 on #501 Festival Park retail. We parked up and Matthew spotted a minibus in the car park by B&M we walked over and we saw it was YMCA EA71 PZV.

YMCA EA71 PZV in Wolstanton

We went into the shop and we did Matthew weekly shop. 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. We set off onto Ryecroft and we turned right onto Barracks Road. We passed the bus station and we saw First Potteries 67146 on a #22 to Longton. We turned keft onto the Southbound A34 we ran down to Trent Vale and under the A500 into Hanford. We ran into Trentham and at the roundabout we turned left onto the A5035 and we ran into Blurton. We arrived back in Blurton just before 15:00. When we got out of the car Matthew walked along the road to see The Lambourne NC57 TXH parked up outside the pub.

The Lambourne NC57 TXH in Blurton

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 silver minibus YM19 CFD parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Heron Cross lights. 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 saw Cabability YJ65 JHF. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Streetand back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. For tea Matthew had Pasta and Tomato Sauce followed by a Toffee sponge pudding and custard. Washed it down with a bottle of Coke. Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Hanley. We went downstairs and it was an Travel Express SF67 HNE. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor street. At the end of manor street awe turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down to joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we parked up in the small car park in front of the pub. We went into the Coachmakers Arms. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had 1/2 a Coke. After we had finished we returned to Fenton it was Travel Express SF67 HNE. We got on the bus and we set off onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went to his room and chilled out. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to the Etruria Transport Rally 20-09-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63103	Longton, Exchange	Fenton, Royal Street	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to McDonalds and going around the bus garages. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After getting ready we went to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off around 10:40. We got ready and went out in tne car to pick up uncle Dave just after 11:00. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue, right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we went through the road works and up the hill to Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we turned left at the traffic lights onto Grove Road. We continued onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Afterwards we set off down Wheildon Road and forwards onto the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we ran around the one-way system. We turned right onto Campbell Place and left onto Hartshill Road. We ran to the edge of Newcastle and we ran down George Street. At the roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road and right onto the Northbound A34. We ran through Milehouse to Chesterton and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a cheeseburger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke, and we shared some chicken nuggets. When we had finished we headed to the transport rally at Etruria to see if there was anything interesting in the yard. We got in the car and we set off down the A34. We ran through Milehouse and we turned left onto St Michaels Road and we ran forwards onto Wulstan Drive. We continued onto Sandy Lane and we crossed the A53 onto Albert Street. We turned left onto the A52 and at the roundabout we went forwards onto Shelton New Road. We turned left onto Castlefield Street and we parked up at the far end. We walked into the park past the site of the old gas cylinder and we walked down to the vintage cars. There were no buses at the event this year. We crossed over the canal to the car park and we saw silver minibus S18 WAD parked up.

S18 WAF in Etruria

We visited the toilets at Etruria Industrial Museum and afterwards we went into the tearoom. Matthew had a slice of cake and a can of coke which came to a very reasonable £1.70. We walked back to the car and we drove down Castlefield Street. We turned right onto Shelton New Road and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran through Stoke to Sideway and we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off at Longton and we turned left onto Baths Road. We passed Longton Interchnage and we turned right onto Market Street. We turned left onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill to Adderley Green. We turned right onto the A5272 and we turned right to go and look at the buses and coaches parked up at Scraggs. We saw recent arrival 449 GYN parked up in the yard.

Scraggs 449 GYN in Adderley Green

We turned left onto the A5272 and left onto Anchor Road. We turned right omto Mossfield Drive and we drove to the far end. We got out of the car and we walked around the back of the D&G Bus garage. We saw D&G Bus 3014 parked up in the row.

D&G Bus 3014 in Adderley Green

Also seen was D&G Bus 169.

D&G Bus 169 in Adderley Green

We got back in the car and we drove to the other end of Mossfield Road and we parked in a small layby. We walked down the footpath over the site of the old Wass' market down to the Adderley Green garage. In the corner of the garage we saw First Potteries 63356 parked up. We walked onto the A5272 and we headed Eastwards. by the road over the hedge we saw First Potteries 63349. We walked around the side behind the garage. We saw First Potteries 67147 in the E200MMC row.

First Potteries 67147 in Adderley Green

On the end of the row was First Potteries 67148.

First Potteries 67148 in Adderley Green

Another bus was First Potteries 67181.

First Potteries 67181 in Adderley Green

We walked past the pertol station onto Anchor Road and we turned right onto the path behind the depot. As we walked along the path of note was First Potteries 35949. We turned left over Wass's site footpath and we walked up the hill back to the car. We got in the car and Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. We set off along Mossfield Drive and we turned right onto Anchor Road. We ran down the hill into Longton and we turned left onto Uttoxeter Road. We turned right onto Commerce Street and at the roundabout we turned right onto The Strand. We got out of the car and waited for a bus. We saw it was First Potteries 63103 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 through Foley into Fenton and we to got up and got off the bus. We met up with uncle Dave and we got in the car. We set off down King Street and we turned left onto Duke Street. We joined the A50 link road up to Heron Cross and we joined the Westbound A50. We ran along Stanley Matthews Way and we passed D&G Bus 6009 on a #24 to Norton. As we approached the pub we saw D&G Bus 5221 on a #27A to Bentilee. We turned at the roundabout and we went back down Stanley Matthews Way. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off at Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we dropped off uncle Dave. We ran back up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. At Heron Cross we turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed the A50. We ran through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street and we turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. When we got back Matthew had a scotch egg and a can of Cherry Coke. For tea Matthew had steak slice, chips and beans. later on we continued eriting the Blog. Matthew had his medication and watched some adverts on YouTube. After a bath Matthew had some New York Cheesecake. We continued working on the Blog and watching YouTube until bedtime around 23:30... Mark.

Trip to Stafford / Wolverhampton 19-09-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
37	Stafford BS	Wolverhampton, University	876	Select Bus
5416	Wolverhampton BS	Low Hill, Thorne Avenue	2	NX West Midlands
4894	Low Hill, Third Avenue	Park Village, Railway Bridge	2	NX West Midlands
23	Park Village, Railway Bridge	Wolverhampton BS	11	Lets Go!
639	Wolverhampton BS	Goldthorn Hill, Goldthorn Hill	25	Chaserider
5214	Goldthorn Hill, Goldthorn Hill	Wolverhampton BS	25	Chaserider
15021	Wolverhampton BS	Fordhouses, Stafford Road	65	Rotala Diamond

Today Matthew wanted to return to Wolverhampton. He had messaged in the week and mentioned Wolverhampton and when asked on Friday night he mentioned Wolverhampton again. No research for the trip was done other than to check the weather. The weather was forecast to be warm for the time of year with some sunshine. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready to go out and we got in the car just before 12:00. We set off through Blurton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Street and as we reached the mini roundabout we saw Paul's of Stoke double decker BU26 WTN heading towards the BET365 stadium for the early kick-off game against Sheffield United. We ran down wheidon and we hit some traffic due to the football. We crossed the A50 and we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we stopped to pick up uncle Dave. We continued down Wheildon Road and we turned right. We joined the Southbound A500 and we head through Hanford to Hanchurch and we joined the Southbound M6. As we travelled down the M6 we saw an unidentified FlixBus coach. Mum wasn't feeling very well so we stopped at Stafford Services so she could get out of the car and stretch her leg. Me and Matthew walked past the building as we saw a couple of coaches parked up. We saw Alfa A143 at the services.

Alfa A143 in Stafford Services

Also parked up in Stafford Services was AVA Coach PT68 AVA.

AVA Coach PT68 AVA in Stafford Services

We walked back to the car and we decided to go to Stafford so we were closer to home. We continued down the M6 and we saw an unidentified Tamer Coaches coach. We came off the M6 at junction 14, and we headed up the A34 link Road near to the new petrol station on the Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto the A34 and we ran the last couple of miles into Stafford. We turned right onto Chell Road and left onto Broad Street. We parked in the car park by the old Wilko which is currently being demolished! We said goodbye to mum and we walked along Broad Street to the cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and I ordered the food. Matthew had a small breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we turned right onto Stafford Street and we turned left onto Gaolgate Street. We walked around the coner and went to the Gaol Square bus station. Matthew indicated that he wanted to get a bus towards Wolverhampton, which was due in a few minutes. Whilst we waited we saw Chaserider 163 on a #827 to Wildwood.

Chaserider 163 in Stafford bus station

Also seen was Select Bus 35 on a #9 to Highfields. A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Select Bus 37 on a #876 to Wolverhampton.

Select Bus 37 in Stafford bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Wolverhampton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Chell Road. We turned left onto Broad Street and right onto Earl Street past the site of the former market. We contin ued onto Watter Street and we turned left onto Mill Bank. We turned right onto Bridge Street and we crossed over the roundabout onto the A449. We crossed over the railway line and we turned right onto John Amery Drive. We continued onto Burton Bank Lane and we turned left onto the Northbound A449. We turned left onto Churchill Way and we turned right onto Burton Bank Lane. We turned rightonto the A449 and we headed Southwards. We crossed over the railway line and we headed under the M6 at the junction 13 roundabout. We continued Southwards for a few miles and we ran into Penkridge past a new development. We crossed over the river Penk and into the town centre. After a brief stop we continued down the A449 for a few more miles before we took a diversion. We turned right onto the A5 and we turned left onto Ivy House Lane. We turned left onto Engleton Lane and we ran into Brewood. We turned left onto Crestwood Park and we turned right onto Deansfield Road. We ran into the cente of Brewood and we turned left onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto Sandy Lane and we continued onto The Pavement. We turned left onto Coven Road and we ran forwards onto Brewood Road. We ran through the village and we turned right onto the Southbound A449. We ran under the M54 and we ran through Coven Heath past a former pub and chinese restaurant. We ran tbhrough Oxley and into the centre of Wolverhampton. We stopped outside the university were we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Select Bus 37 before it returned North with a #876 to the Rockhouse estate.

Select Bus 37 in Wolverhampton

Once of the bus had departed we set off along Stafford Street and we veered left onto Lichfield Street. We saw National Express West Midlands 4882 on a #1 to Tettenhall.

NX West Midlands 4882 in Wolverhampton

When we got near to the bus station Matthew turned right onto Queen Street and he took me to the dessert shop. Matthew had a slice of red velvet cheesecake washed down with a cherry cola lemonade. when we had finished Matthew went to the toilet. We went outside and met up with uncle Dave. We walked along Queen Street to the bus station and we headed straight up the middle island. As we got there we saw a bus we fancied catching. We saw it was National Express West Midlands 5416 on a #2 to Bushbury Hill.

NX West Midlands 5416 in Wolverhampton bus station

We got on the bus and we bought nBus Day tickets at £5.50 each before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto the A4150. We turned left onto Broad Street and we turned right onto Stafford Street. We ran under the A449 and we turned right onto the A460 crossed over the railway line and we turned left onto Park Lane. We turned right onto First Avenue and we turned left onto Showell Circus. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 5416 before it carried on towards Bushbury Hill.

NX West Midlands 5416 in Low Hill

Once off the bus we crossed over the large roundabout to the shops on the opposite side. We went in a bought drinks for us all as well as a couple of chocolate bars and a flapjack. We came outside and we sat at the bus stop to wait for the bus back towards Wolverhampton. Whilst we waited Matthew ate a Freddo. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 4894 on a #2 to Warstones.

NX West Midlands 4894 in Low Hill

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Showell Circus and we ran forwards onto First Avenue. We turned left onto Park Lane and we ran past the bus garage. We turned right onto the A460 and when we reached the railway bridge we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 4894 as oit continued to Warstones.

NX West Midlands 4894 in Park Village

I had planned on crossing the road and catching the bus North to Cannock. Before we could crossed the road saw saw another bus heading into Wolverhampton. As it got closer we saw it was Lets Go! 23 on a #11 to Wolverhampton.

Lets Go! 23 in Park Village

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the A460 and we ran under the main line and joined the Southbound A449. We crossed over the ring road and we ran forwards onto Stafford Street and we saw Chaserider 65 on a #70 to Cannock. We turned left onto Broad Street and we turned right knto the dedicated lane on the rind road that took us into the bus station. We arrived in the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We left the bus station and we headed into the nearby pub. Matthew went to the toilet and I ordered the drinks. We sat down and we had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we headed back to the bus station and we looked for something to catch. We saw National Express West Midlands E1139 which was on layover in between runs on the #59 service.

NX West Midlands E1139 in Wolverhampton bus station

Matthew was looking to go in a different direction. We saw a bus come on stand and it was Chaserider 639 on a #25 to Pendeford. We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Pipers Row. We turned left onto Bilston Street and we ran around the Bilston Island roundabout and back into town. We turned left onto St George's Parade and left into Snow Hill. We turned right onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Worcester Street. We crossed the roundabout and we headed Southwards on the A449. We turned left onto the B4161 and we joined the eastbound A4039. We turned rihght onto Ednam Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Chaserider 639 as it continued towards Pendeford.

Chaserider 639 in Goldthorn Hill

As we got off the bus we missed Rotala Diamond 32323 on a #27A to Wolverhampton. We decided to get back to Wolverhampton and catch something North so that mum would not have as far to drive to come and pick us up. We waited for the next bus into town. As= short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Chaserider 5214 on a #25 to Wolverhampton.

Chaserider 5214 in Goldthorn Hill

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Ednam Road and we turned left onto the A4039. We turned right onto the Northbound A449 and we headed into town. We ran forwards onto School Street and we turned right onto Pitt Street. We turned left onto Worcetser Street and we turned right onto Cleveland Street. We turned left onto Garrick Street and we turned right onto Bilston Street. We turned left onto the A4150 and we entered the bus station from the South Eastern corner. Once off the bus we headed to the middle island. We saw Arriva Midlands 3798 parked up on layover.

Arriva Midlands 3798 in Wolverhampton bus station

We saw that there was a bus to Fordhouses due, wich terminated just off the A449 and would be easy for mum to come and meet us. We let her know the plan and we waited for the bus. Whilst we waited Matthew had the flapjack that we had bought earlier. A short time later the bus appeared in the bus station. As it got closer we saw it was Rotala Diamond 15021 on a #65 to Fordhouses.

Rotala Diamond 15021 in Wolverhampton bus station

We waited for the bus to be readied for service. A few minutes later we got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Day ticket to the driver for the final time today, The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside Rotala Diamond 15021 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside Rotala Diamond 15021

We set off out of the bus station and we joined the Northbound A4150. We turned right onto the A4124 and we headed Eastwards out of Wolverhampton. We veered left onto Wolverhampton Road and we turned left into New Cross hospital. We turned right onto Wolverhampton Road and we turned left onto the A4124. We turned left onto Bentley Bridge Way past the retail park along Kenmare Way. We continued onto Wells Lane and we turned right onto High Street. We continued onto Lichfield Road and we ran forwards onto the B4484. We turned left to follow the B4484 and we turned right onto Bellamy Lane. We turned left onto Wood End Road and we headed Northwards. We turned left onto Lower Prestwood Road and we turned right onto Blackwood Avenue. We crossed the B4156 and we ran forwards onto Belton Avenue. We crossed the A460 near to the former Berry Brook Farm pub which may re-open along side a new convenience store, and we ran forwards onto Underhill Lane. We turned left onto Bushbury Lane and we turned right onto Hellier Road. We turned right onto Broadway and we turned left onto Northwood Park Road. We ran forwards onto Cromwell Road and we turned left onto Legs Lane. We headed Northwards up Northycote Lane and we turned left onto Greenfield Lane. We crossed over the railway line and at the roundabout we turned left onto Broadlands where we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus Matthew took another picture of Rotala Diamond 15021 before it returned to the depot.

Rotala Diamond 15021 in Fordhouses

We walked around the corner onro Greenfield Lane and we met up with mum. We got in the car and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. As mum was still not feeling great, we decided to go straight home. Matthew and uncle Dave shared a Bounty and we set off along Greenfields lane and left onto Broadlands. We turned right onto the A449 and we headed Northwards. We ran under the M54 and we ran Northwards for a few miles. We turned right onto the A5 and we ran tbhrough the roadworks. We joined the Northbound M6 at junction 12 and as we traveeled we saw Prospect Coaches (Flixbus) YS75 AYC, 2 unidentified Barnes coaches, an unidentified Marchant's coach and an unidentified Mott's coach. We came off the M6 at junction 15 and we turned right onto the A519. We turned left onto Whitmore Road and we ran towards Trentham. We turned right onto thge A34 and by Trentham Gardens we turned left onto the A5035. We got back to Blurton just after 18:30. I went to the chip shop and brought back food. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Dandelion & Burdock. We did the Blog, uploaded pictures and wrote the e-mail. After Matthew had his medication I took uncle Dave home. On my return we carried on writing the blog and e-mail. We chilled out on the computer until bedtime around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 18-09-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Blurton, Eastfield Close	23	First Potteries
67152	Blurton, Eastfield Close	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Grandma's, going to the pub for tea and returning to Blurton for the weekend, but first he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had pancakes for breakfast. Matthew chilled out in his room watching buses out of the window until it was time to go out. Later on Matthew went downstairs onto Temple Street and cut through into City Road. We walked to the bus stop by the flats and waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63358 on a #11 to Newcastle. Eventually a bus came around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 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 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 paused for a while and we continued along Church Street. We followed the one-way system to the left onto Liverpool Road and left again onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and left onto Glebe Street. We went under the railway line and we turned left onto Station Road. We turned right onto College Road and we ran up 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 and onto Bethesda Street.We turned right onto John Street and up into the bus station and we got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed down John Street and we turn ed right onto Bethesda Street. We went into the museum . Matthew went to look at the Spitfire and also watched a short film. When we had finished in the museum we set off onto {iccadilly and we walked up to Harleys. Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we walked down Piccadilly and we looked at a cafe on the corner of Cheapside but it was closed. We continued down Piccadilly and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto John Street and we walked past the bus station onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we went to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finishde we crossed over the ring road onto Lichfield Street and we went into the bus station. We waited to catch another bus. We decide to do First Potteries 67152 which was on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street through the road works and at the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Heron Street and we went through the traffic lights at Heron Cross onto Blurton Road. After crossing over the A50 we continued along Blurton Road into Blurton and by Critclow's Corner we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfiled Drive and we ran through the estate and we saw First Potteries 67141 on a #22 to Longton. as far as the Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthew Academy where we got up and got off the bus. We had a walk through Blurton we walked along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and we turned right onto Ripon Road. We saw the site on Ripon Road where they are going to demolish the flats Barker & Bell House. We walked back along Ripon Road and we turned left onto Finstock Avenue. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we walked back to the bus stop and we waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later First Potteries 67152 returned on the #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We ran along Beaconsfield Drive and at the end we turned left onto Church Road. At the mini roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we went through the traffice lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we 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. Once off the bus we went to the shop. Matthew bought a flapjack. Matthhew ate the flapjack whilst waiting for a bus. A short time later a bus came on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67151 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road 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 into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Just after 15:00 we arrived to pick up Matthew. We came downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We ran under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and we went forwards onto the A52 and past the former pub which is going to be a Spar shop. We ran into Hartshill and we turned left onto The Avenue. We turned right onto Parkstone Avenue and left onto Occupation Street. We parked up near to Grandmas and we headed inside out of the heat. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we got in the car and we set off onto Victoria Street. We turned onto the A34 and we headed Southwards into Trent Vale. We passed the M Club spa and fitness where they are constructing new Padel courts. We continued down the A34 and we arrived at the pub. We sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 35685 on a #101 to Stafford and D&G Bus 164 on a #22 to Longton. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and sent a couple of e-mails. Later on Matthew had a Orange Twirl and a can of Irn Bru. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark