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Friday, 6 March 2026

Trip to Newcastle / Keele 06-03-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator

6008	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
35939	Newcastle BS	Keele, Darwin Building	25	First Potteries
524	Keele, Darwin Building	Newcastle BS	85	D&G Bus
35939	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
67173	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries
63112	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11X	First Potteries
63347	Newcastle BS	Trent Vale, adj Black Lion	101	First Potteries
67152	Trent Vale, adj Black Lion	Hanley BS	21	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was to out for tea later and going to the disco. 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 Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We went downstairs and we walked onto City Road. We got to the stand and we saw it was D&G Bus 6008 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 6008 in Fenton

First Potteries 35939 in Newcastle bus station

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 and we saw First Potteries 35949 on a #25 to Hanley. We got up and got off the bus. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. It was D&G Bus 524 on a #85 to Nantwich. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We 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 and we ran down the hill towards Newcastle. We past Hampton's scrapyard and Thistleberry. We ran forwards onto Blackfriars Road and we turned left onto the A53. We turned right on to the Southbound A34 and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. We ran into the bus station and we entered the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet. We walked out of the bus station. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street. We turned right onto Ironmarket and past the former Malik's store which Titanic Brewers want to open up as a Bod. We turned right onto Castle Walk and into Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage and chips washed down with a can of Coke. We walked up the High Street and we turned right onto Hassell Street past the former Wilko. We went to the bus station and we saw D&G Bus 56 on a #85 to Nantwich. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw it was required First Potteries 35939 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on and booked to Hanley before we went upstairs and we sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We went Southwards on the A34 before turning into the hospital. We trundled through the hospital grounds and ran up to Hartshill Road via Hilton Road and The Avenue. We went down Hartshill Road into Stoke town centre and we continued onto Church Street and over the A50 before passing under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we went forwards onto Station Road before turning right onto College Road. At the top off College Road we continued onto regent Road before turning left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed the ring road onto Bethesda Street and we turned right onto John Street. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards waited for a bus back to Fenton. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67173 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67173 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat 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 and 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 we ran under the railway line onto City Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. When we got to Albert Square we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. we went upstairs and chilled out in his room. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window and we saw Holden Lane Academy MF75 WTP. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Meir. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63112 on a #11X to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63112 before it continued towards Longton.

First Potteries 63112 in Newcastle bus station

We walked onto Stubbs Street and we saw D&G Bus 3014 on layover.

D&G Bus 3014 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #22 to Longton. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63347 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 63347 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. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and 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 brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included ABC Supreme KP25 EHC going North and First Potteries 36585 on a #101 to Stafford. 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 67152 on a #21 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Trent Vale

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 and the the West End before running into Stoke Town centre and Campbell Place. We continued around the one-way system onto Church Street and we turned right onto Shelton Old Road and we ran forwards onto Stoke Road. We ran under the railway line and up through Shelton. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and we waited for a bus to Bentilee. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat 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 saw Harry Shaw YR17 CYL at the depot. 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 we ran under the railway line onto City Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. When we got to Albert Square we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. we went upstairs and chilled out in his room. 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.

Thursday, 5 March 2026

Trip to Hanley / Kidsgrove 05-03-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator

67151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63116	Hanley BS	Kidsgrove, St Johns RC	38	First Potteries
63101	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Hanley, stop H1	38A	First Potteries
67158	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We 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 and and turned right onto College Road and. 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 ran up the hill into the bus station and onto stand. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67175 on a #7A to Biddulph. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63116 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63116 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over Broad Street and we continued onto Marsh Street. At the lights we turned left onto Etruria Road past former Sainsbury's supermarket. Just before we got to the A53 onto Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Forge Lane past a new minibus building by the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford and we ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station onto Barracks Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran Northwards past the bus garage and we ran through Milehouse. We ran Northwards to the McDonald roundabout and we turned left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto Chesterton High Street. We turned right onto Crackley Bank and we ran through Crackley and Red Street. We crossed over the A500 and we veered left onto Talke High Street. We 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 and we saw Ladyline Coaches GM03 GSM. 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 went into the Jessie's Coffee Shop. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards he had sausage and cheese oatcake washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished in the Jessie's Coffee Shop we walked back onto the A50 and across to the bus stop where we waited for a #3A to Hanley. A short time later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 63101 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 and we turned right onto Federation Road and we turned right onto Westport Road. We turned left onto Market Place and past the former The Leopard pub which has new co-op shop. We turned right onto the A50 into Cobridge and down into Hanley. We joined Hope Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Hope Street. We went to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. after visiting shops in the shopping centre we walked down Town Road . We continued onto Upper Market Square and forwards onto Tontine Street and we stopped at The Card Factory. We visited Poundland we stopped on Tontine Street. Matthew continued up to KFC. Matthew had a cup of Coke. After eating his dinner Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards we set off down Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67179 on a #7A to Biddulph. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67158 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. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past 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 then walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and we went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's house. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of lemon meringue pie. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. 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 crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer and drank his bottle of Coke. 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.

Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Trip to Crewe / Newcastle 04-03-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator

63361	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to out for bus later. 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 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and 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 and we stopped at Aldi to pickup Matthew's weekly shop. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the Burslem in Lucky Seven taxi. We set off up Victoria Road and we ran down the hill. We crossed over the roundabout at Joiners Square onto Lichfield street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We went around the ring-road and we got onto the A50. We ran through Burslem and we turned left onto Market Place. We turned right onto Westport Road and we turned right onto Federation Road. We turned left onto the A50 and we around the back of Tunstall High Street past the police station. We re-joined the High Street and ran through Sandyford. We ran through Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove. We went under the railway line and into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34 onto the B5077. We continued into Alsager and we ran forwards into Radway Green. We continued up Slaughter hill and we ran up to Haslington before running towards Crewe along the A534. We ran inti the town and past the railway station before turning right into Edleston Road. We ran into the centre of Crewe and we followed the road around onto Delamere Street. We walked onto the bus station to the West of the original site. We sat down in the chip restaurant and we order our food. Matthew went to the toilet and the food arrived. He had sausage, chips and beans with bread and butter washed down with a cup of Coke. After we had finished eating headed back to the bus station. After we had finished we walked back through the bus station. After we had finished we walked back through the bus station and we saw First Potteries 63346 on a #3 to Hanley. When we had finished we returned We got in the car and we set off onto Edleston Road and we turned left onto the A534. We ran past the railway station and we continued up towards Haslington. We turned right onto Slaughter Hill and we ran back through Radway Green and into Alsager. We continued over the A34 and into Staffordshire and we ran under the railway line into Kidsgrove. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and we continued into Sandyford. We joined Tunstall High Street and then we ran around the town centre and joined Scotia Road near to Asda. We ran up into Burslem and we turned right onto Federation Road and we turned right onto Westport Road. We turned left onto Market Place and past the former The Leopard pub which has new co-op shop. We turned right onto the A50 into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road to Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we turned right onto the A52. We ran forwards past the railway station and we veered left towards Fenton. We turned left onto City Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Mathew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We saw brown minibus DE23 UGZ. Later on we went downstairs and 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 continued down Victoria Road and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. We got an ABC Supreme taxi back to the residential unit. We set off up Victoria Road. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw silver minibus SB15 MAH.

SB15 MAH in Fenton

On the way we saw silver minibus MF09 EVX.

MF09 EVX in Fenton

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 63361 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63361 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 and we saw blue minibus V604 MBL. 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. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 6009 on a #1 to Meir. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we visited a cash machine. We turned left into Church Street and we turned left onto the Southbound A34 and we decided to visit the Lidl Store. Matthew brough a couple of small bottles of Coke and a pack of Crunchies. We walked down Stanier Street. We got out of the taxi and we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew went outside and went on the slide. He also spent time in the indoor soft play area. We watch buses out of the window we saw Priory Adult Care EJ21 RNU. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We set off onto Stanier Street. When we returned to Fenton in a Intercity taxi. We set off along Stanier Road and we turned left onto John O'Gaunt's Road and we turned left onto the B5044. We turned left onto the A525 and we ran past the dancing Octopus. We turned right onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto the A527. We ran past the bus station and we crossed over the roundabout onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. We veered left onto Shelton New Road and we stopped briefly near to the old Gilberts furniture shop. We continued down Shelton New Road through the traffic lights and we turned right to join the Southbound A500. We stayed on the high level road and we came off the A500 at City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and Matthew went to 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.

Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Trip to Stoke / Newcastle 03-03-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator

67150	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, Lytton Street	23	First Potteries
6005	Stoke, stop C4	Newcastle BS	9	D&G Bus
67174	Newcastle BS	Longton, Market Street	11	First Potteries
63365	Longton, stop C	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. 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 First Potteries 67150 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off 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. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of First Potteries 67150 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 67150 in Stoke

Once off the bus and we walked along City Road. We crossed over the A500 and went into Stoke town centre. We crossed the road to wait for the next station bound bus. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6004 on a #9 to Clayton.

D&G Bus 6005 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left onto Princes Road past the old North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary which is going to be converted into a new housing estate. We ran into Penkhull village and 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 ABC Supreme YJ74 VAU. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus. We walked out of the bus station and we saw D&G Bus 110 on a #33 to Westlands.

D&G Bus 110 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 turned left onto Castle walk and stopped at Cancer Research. We continued up Castle Walk and up onto Ironmarket. We returned to the cafe and Matthew had a a piece of bakewell tart washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we stopped at PDSA Charity Shop. 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 First Potteries 47519 on a #101 to Stafford. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67174 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67174 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton 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. 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 and we continued forwards onto King Street and we passed through Foley We ran forwards into Longton. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over King Street and onto Transport Lane. We walked down The Strand and we under the railway line into Longton Transport Interchange. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto The Strand and we turned right into the Bennett Precinct. We walked back to the bus stop on The Strand. We waited for a bus to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63365 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC. As we approached the flat we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. 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.

Monday, 2 March 2026

Trip to Etruria / Wolstanton 02-03-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator

YX70 ZHN	Fenton	Westbury Park	Charter	Travel Express
YX70 ZHN	Westbury Park	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express

Today Matthew was returning to Fenton, but first he was going out for dinner and to do his weekly shopping. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up at 10:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After some time on the computer and time getting ready, we set off just before 12:00. We got in the car and we set off onto down to the A5035 and we turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way and we joined the Westbound A50. We got onto the Northbound A50 and headed through Stoke and we saw Travel Express YX70 ZHN parked up in the yard. We came off the A500 at Shelton New Road and we turned right as if we were going to re-join the Siouthbound A500. We turned right onto Garner Street and we stopped near to the food truck. For dinner Matthew had a cumberland ring with bacon and egg on a bap, washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we got back into the car and we set off along Garner Street. We joined the Eastbound A53. We turned left onto Forge Lane and and we turned left onto Shelton Boulevard and we crossed over the railway line on the new Etruria Valley Link Road and we and we ran under the A500 and turned left into the retail park. We parked up near to Asda and we saw blue minibus SG22 TPY.

SG22 TPY in Wolstanton

As wehededed into the supermarket we spotted a bus on the road outside. We went over to the wall and we saw First Potteries 35942 on a #501 Etruria Valley circular.

First Potteries 35942 in Wolstanton

We went into Asda and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we went around and picked up his weekly shopping. When we had finished we went to the till and we paid for the shopping. We came out of Asda and we went back to the car and we set off out of the retail park we saw First Potteries 35948 on a #501 circular service. As we left the retail park we joined the Southbound A500 and we saw AJS Passenger Travel YJ16 FXP. We ran through Stoke to Sideway and we joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off by the BET365 statdium and headed Southwards down Stanley Matthews Way and we travelled through the industrial estate. We turned left onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 13:36. Matthew went on his computer and had his Vienetta washed down with a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and watch TV. 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 black minibus ND25 AJX parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link LA72 DDU. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to use his computer and watch buses. Matthew had a can of Coke. For tea Matthew had chicken and rice with naan bread followed by a Toffee sponge pudding and custard. Washed it down with a can of Fanta. Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Westbury Park. We went downstairs and we saw it was Travel Express YX70 ZHN. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road. We ran down the into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the the A500 and we turned left onto Southbound A500 and we saw . We ran past Sideway to Hanford. We turned right onto the A519 and we turned left onto Westbury Road and to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a a glass of Coke. After we had finished in the pub we returned to Fenton in Travel Express YX70 ZHN. We set off onto Westbury Road and we turned right to run anti-clockwide around the estate. We turned right onto Wye Road and we crossed over Seabridge Lane and we turned left onto the Northbound A519. We ran into Newcastle and we went around the roundabout onto Barracks Road and past the bus station. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout onto the A53 and we ran through Basford to Etruria. We got onto the Southbound A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the raileay line and up into Fenton. We continued up City Road before turning right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Saturday, 28 February 2026

Trip to Hanley / Chell 28-02-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator

63366	Blurton, Magdalen Road	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
67156	Longton, The Strand	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
63352	Hanley BS	Tunstall, stop A	103	First Potteries
63173	Tunstall, stop B	Hanley BS	38	First Potteries
149	Hanley BS	Chell, Fegg Hayes Road	7A	D&G Bus
67156	Chell, Beswick Road	Brindley Ford, New Black Bull	7A	First Potteries
6005	Brindley Ford, Finch Street	Fegg Hayes	9	D&G Bus
63179	Fegg Hayes, Oxford Road	Chell, Beswick Road	99	First Potteries
67173	Chell, Beswick Road	Newcastle BS	99	First Potteries
63366	Newcastle BS	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	22	First Potteries

Today we decided to have a local trip. We had originally planned a different trip, but mum wasn't feeling very well. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up just before 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After the decision was made, Matthew got dressed and we wemnt to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we ran through Blurton along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. We continued down Wheildon Road and we joined the A500. We came off at Stoke and went around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we stopped at Sainsbury's for petrol. We then headed back to Blurton. We set off onto London Road and we turned left onto All Saints Road. We turned right onto Flethcher Road and continued onto South Terrace. We turned right onto Sideway Road and right onto Campbell Road. We joined the Northbound A500 and we turned right onto the A50. We came off by the BET365 Stadium and as passed the entrance we saw Pauls of Stoke Y28 POS and other leaving the stadium on their way to Coventry City. We continued along Stanley Matthew way and we turned left onto the A5035. We got back to blurton around 11:40. Matthew went to the toilet and then we set off on foot to the stop all the way over on Magdalen Road. On the way to the stop we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #22 to Newcastle. As we missed this bus, we decided to go towards Longton. We got to the stop and a very short time later we saw the bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63366 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63366 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Magdalen Road and we turned right onto Finstock Avenue. We turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive and at the end we turned right onto Church Road. We followed the road around to the left onto Blurton Road and at the bottom of the hill we turned right onto Longton Hall Lane. We climbed the hill into Longton and onto the A50. We crossed the roundabout onto Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange. We got off the bus and we cut through onto The Strand to the Britannia cafe where we decided to have dinner today. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished we walked back down The Strand to the bus stop where we spotted D&G Bus 6008 on a #1A to Wood Lane. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer 67156b on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hnaley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the site of the new Burger King. We turned right into Victoria Road. We continued down the hill and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and 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. At the bus station Matthew used the toilet. We then decide to head to Tunstall for dessert. We waited for the next bus towards Tunstall. A short time later a bus came on stand. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63352 on a #103 to Crewe.

First Potteries 63352 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and booked to Tunstall before we sat down at 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 carried on along Scotia Road past the site of the new Lidl. We turned left onto Williamson Street and right onto Tunstall High Street. At the top of the High Street we got up and got off the bus. Matthew then got another picture of First Potteries 63352.

First Potteries 63352 in Tunstall

We walked down to the Tunstall Cafe and Matthew went to the toilet whilst I sort out his food. The lady here also now knows our order by heart! Matthew had a slice of Toffee Cheesecake which he washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we consider catching either a bus to CKidsgrove or the recently introduced #104 to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 797 on a #104 to Hanley.

D&G Bus 797 in Tunstall

We looked on the map and we saw the buses coming up from Hanley were all running quite late due to temporary ligts and football traffice through Burslem. A short time later we saw the bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 63173 on a #38 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63173 in Tunstall

We decided to head back towards Hanley. We crossed the road and we got on the bus and booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We went down the High Street and we turned left into Williamson Street. We turned right into Scotia Road and we ran into Burslem town centre. We ran past the site of the new Kiln Gate Retail park and we continued into Cobridge and down into Hanley. We joined Hope Street and we ran forwards to Stafford Street. We ran past the taxi ranks and we saw Lucky Seven SF17 LBO. We continued past the Albion and the town Hall and we ran forwards onto Bagnall Street and into the bus station. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We headed towards the car park to get a few bus pictures. On the way we saw D&G Bus 6002 on a #9 to Biddulph. We headed up to the car park and we took a few pictures. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67177 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67177 in Hanley bus station

Another vehicle seen was Stanton's of Stoke 7052 VT on a #61 to Bradeley.

Stanton's of Stoke 7052 VT in Hanley bus station

We left the car park and we walked down onto John Street. We saw D&G Bus 765 on a #16 to Leek.

D&G Bus 765 in Hanley bus station

We headed into the bus station and we went to the shop. Matthew bought a bottle of Coke, a flapjack and a Milky Way. We decided to head towards Biddulph. The plan was to catch the D&G bus up to Chell and the catch First Potteries bus forwards. We sat at the relavent stop Matthew had the flapjack. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 149 on a #7A to Fegg Hayes.

D&G Bus 149 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Chell. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside D&G Bus 149 before we sat down.

Inside D&G Bus 149

The bus waited for time before setting off out of the bus station. We went down John Street and onto Bethesda Street before we went across onto Marsh Street and then we turned right into Trinity Street. We turned left into Stafford Street and we continued forwards to Quadrant Road and we left Hanley along Town Road past the sight of the new Tesco Express store. We travelled through Sneyd Green and over Smallthorne roundabouts to Chell. At the roundabout we turned right and we ran down the A527 and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 149 before it carried on towards Fegg Hayes.

D&G Bus 149 in Chell

Once off the bus we crossed over the A527 and we headed into the shop. Matthew bought a bottle of Dr Pepper and a chocolate bar for later on. We walked around the corner and we crossed over the A5272. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 47520 on a #99 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 47520 in Chell

Whilst we waited for the bus, we realised that we would have to do one of 3 things if we went to Biddulph. We could come back on the same bus, we could have 10 minutes at Biddulph or we could spend over an hour there. We decided not to go all the way to Biddulp. We could get off at Brindley Ford and got to the pub there instead. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67156 for the second time that day!

First Potteries 67156 in Chell

We got on the bus and we booked to Brindley Ford before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A5272 and and at the roundabout we turned right onto the A527 We ran down the hill towards Oxford passing a new development on the site of a former pub. At the roundabout by Chatterly Whitfield, we veered left to continued up the A527. We ran inti Brindley Ford and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67156 as it continued on the #7A towards Biddulph.

First Potteries 67156 in Brindley Ford

We walked along Bridge Street and we turned left onto Fisher Street. We tried the pub dorr and it appeared to be closed. We decided to head back towaerds Chell, as we knew the pub there was open, as we had walked past it earlier on. We looked on the Bustimes.org site and we saw that there was a Southbound bus in a few minutes! Wew walked along Fisher Street and we cut through onto the A527. The was a new development nearby. We crossed over the road and we waited for a bus. Almost immediately we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6005 on a #9 to Westbury Park.

D&G Bus 6005 in Brindley Ford

We got on the bus and we booked to Fegg hayes before we sat down near to the back of the bus and the bus set off onto the A527 through Fegg Hayes. We turned left onto Oxford Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 6005 before it carried on towards Clayton.

D&G Bus 6005 in Fegg Hayes

We wa;led around the corner considering walking up the hill to the pub, but we noticed there were people waiting and the bus stop. We looked on bustimes.org and we saw there was a bus due in a couple of minutes. A few minutes later a bus turned the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63179 on a #99 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Fegg Hayes

We got on the bus and we booked to Chell before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up the A527 and we headed into Chell. We turned the corner onto the A5272 and we got up and got off the bus, Once off the bus Matthew took another picture as First Potteries 63179 continued on the #99 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Chell

We walked around the corner to the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we went to the bar and we ordered some drinks. Matthew had a glass of Coke. After we had finished our drinks we set off out of the pub onto the A527. We turned left onto the A5272 and we waited at the bus stop. We decided to turn down the 2 buses that were heading to Hanley, We let First Potteries 67156 on a #7A to Hanley, and we turned down D&G Bus 149 on a #7A to Hanley. Across the road we saw D&G Bus 121 on a #9A to Hanley.

D&G Bus 121 in Chell

A few minutes later another bus came around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67173 on a #99 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67173 in Chell

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We went down the High Lane and we turned left onto Little Chell Lane and right onto Carlton Avenue. We turned right onto Irene Avenue and we turned right onto Queens Avenue we ran down the hill past the park and we went forwards onto Boulevard. We turned right onto the A50 and we continued down the High Street and we ran past the former Co-operative bank. We stopped at the bottom before joining Brownhills Road. We ran down the hill to Trubshsaw Cross and we continued straight through Longport and over the A500. We went up Porthill Bank and we followed the A527 through Wolstanton & May Bank and into Newcastle. As we got to Newcastle we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 278 on returning from a day trip to Bury Market on Jubilee roundabout. We crossed the roundabout onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed to the bottom end of the bus station. We didn't have to wait for long before we saw our bus. It was First Potteries 63366 on a #22 to Longton for the second time today.

First Potteries 63366 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus sat in the bus station for about 10 minutes before departure. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital. We continued through the hospital grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63366 before it continued towards Longton.