Trip to Hanley / Trent Vale 03-04-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67174	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67154	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
6008	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop C4	1	D&G Bus
67154	Stoke, stop L1	Trent Vale, Black Lion	21	First Potteries
67154	Trent Vale, Black Lion	Stoke, stop L2	21	First Potteries
6009	Stoke, stop C1	Fenton, Smithpool Road	1	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 08:30 and had pancakes for breakfast washed down with orange juice. Latrer on Matthew set off on foot towards Stoke. We cut through onto City Road and past the closed Afford rent-a-car depot. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67174 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67174 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 Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet. We walked down Albion Street and we crossed over Bethesda Street and we saw First Potteries 67175 on a #103 to Crewe. We walked along Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road. We continued towards Shelton onto Cleveland Road and we went into the park. Matthew spent some times in the park and afterwards go a taxi. We set off along College Road and we turned left onto Snow Hill. We turned right onto Havelock Place and right onto Clark Street We went passed the site of Cabality and we turned right onto Rectory Road and left onto Argyle Street. We turned right onto Sun Street past the former pub. We turned left onto Mount Pleasant and right onto Clough Street. We turned right onto the ring road and we we ran anti clockwise to Lichfield Street. We stopped in the car park and we got out of the taxi and we went into the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eaiting we headed to the bus station. We crossed over the ring road and onto Lichfield Street. We headed into the bus station and Matthew went to the toilet. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #21 to Trentham.

First Potteries 67151 in Hanley bus station

A short time later we saw the bus pull on stand. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67154 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 67154 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 67154

We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran part the railway station before going right onto Glebe Street. After a brief stop we continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed 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. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and cut through ont Temple Street. We went back into the residential unit and we went upstairs to his room to chill out and use the computer. Later on we went out for tea on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued up City Road and we stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6008 on a #1 to Park Site. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill 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 where we got up and got off the bus. We walked around the corner onto Campbell Place to wait for a bus to Trentham. A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 67154 on a #21 to Trentham. We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Campbell Place and forwards onto London Road. We continued through Oakhill and past the former Oakhill pub. We ran into Trent Vale and we turned left onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went into the pub and Matthew found a seat where he could see out of the window. Matthew had Sausage, egg beans and chips with bacon and 2 oatcakes washed down with a glass of Coke. for dessert Matthew had toffee sponge pudding and custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 63102 on a #22 to Newcastle and Travel Express LK67 FWJ heading Northwards. 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 67154 on a #21 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along London Road and we ran through Oak Hill past the former Oak Hill pub. Matthew took a picture of the empty seats behind us.

Inside First Potteries 67154

We continued through the the West End before running into Stoke Town centre and Campbell Place. There was nothing of interest parked up in City cabs and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off along London Road. We turned right into Church Street to wait for a First bus back up to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6009 on a #1 to Meir. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off 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 back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew had a bath followed by toast for supper. Matthew then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Kidsgrove 02-04-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6008	Fenton, Fenton Manor	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
63112	Newcastle BS	Kidsgrove, St Johns RC	38	First Potteries
63357	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Tunstall, adj stop B	38A	First Potteries
67177	Tunstall, adj stop B	Hanley, stop S7	103	First Potteries
63101	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	38A	First Potteries
67144	Newcastle BS	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
67159	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. He was also going up to see grandma and grandad. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. In the morning Matthew was going out on the bus to Hanley. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. As we walked down the hill we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

We up to the next bus stop. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6008 on a #1A to Audley.

D&G Bus 6008 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. Due to the closure of The Avenue, there is a diverion in place. We turned left onto Queens Road. We turned right onto Thornburrow Drive and we past a new housing estate. We continued onto Ashlands Road and we crossed Hilton Road and into the hospital grounds. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Travel Express ND21 YFL. 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 went to the toilet and went back to the bus station to wait for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63112 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63112 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Talke Pits before sitting down towards the back of the bus. set of out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran Northwards past the bus garage and we ran through Milehouse. We ran Northwards to the McDonald roundabout and we turned left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto Chesterton High Street. As we turned onto Crackley Bank and we ran through Crackley and Red Street. We crossed over the A500 and we veered left onto Talke High Street. We turned right somewhere and left onto Chester Road. We re-joined the road and we ran forwards onto Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto the A34 and up towards somewhere where we turned right onto the B5371. We turned right onto Mitchell Avenue and we turned left onto Lower Ash Road. We turned right onto First Avenue and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5371. As we turned into the A50 and we walked back onto the A50 and across to the bus stop where we waited for a #103 to Hanley. A short time later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 63357 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 and we ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards through Sandyford past the retail park. We ran down the High Street into Tunstall. We continued down the High Street and at the top of the Road we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked down the Tower Square and passing the former pub on the corner. After we had finished eating we went next door Wrights shop we and Matthew bought some boots. We walked along and we set off onto onto the Tower Square and we walked onto High Street and we walked to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw the bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 67177 on a #103 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked the 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 got up and got off the bus. We continued along Stafford Street and we walked up Piccadilly into Tontine Square. We continued along Tontine Street. Once we had finished we went to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. Matthew had a chicken sandwich washed down with can of Irn Bru. after visiting shops in the shopping centre we walked down Tontine Square. We went into Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63101 on a #38A to Waterhayes.

First Potteries 63101 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 and before we went across onto Marsh Street and we turned left onto Etruria Road before going under the A53 onto Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Etruria Valeey Link Road. We turned left onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned right onto Etruria Road 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. We got up and we got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We walked along Castle Walk to Home Bargains and Matthew bought a drink.Afterwards we walked back to the bus station. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 67144 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67144 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive and we continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. Once off we walked onto The Strand and we walked to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67159 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sitting down. The bus set off down The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down under the railway bridge onto King Street. We ran down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we walked back into Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we walked down to the entrance of the park. For dinner Matthew had washed down a can of Irn Bru. In the park Matthew walked up to the playground. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Grove Road. We crossed over the Whieldon Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Masterson Street and we turned left onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. 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 lemon cheesecake. 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 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 bottle of Coke and a toffee Crisp. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Festival Park / Hanley 01-04-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67155	Fenton, Temple Street	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63360	Hanley BS	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. Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 63364 on a #11 to Hanley. Matthew went downstairs and went to the main lounge. he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the Festival Park. We got in the car we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hiull into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the the A500 and nwe joined the Northbound side. We ran up to Etruria and we turned right on to the East bound A53 and straight onto Festival Way. At the roundabout we turned right and we went to the retail park and parked up in the car park near to McDonalds Matthew had a cheeseburger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we got in a a car and we set off along Ridgehouse Drive and we ran to the end and turned left onto Festival Way. We turned right onto the A53 and we headed up to Etruria and we turned left onto the Soutbound A500. We travelled Southwards to Stoke and as we came off the A500. We came off the A500 We continued up City Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street. In the residential unit matthew went to his room and had some toast and used his computer. We also watched buses out of the window. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-op and Matthew had a sandwich for breakfast and bottle of Coke. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 35691 on a #25 to Keele. At the bus station Matthew used the toilet. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street. We stopped at the benches at the end to eat the Cadbury Fudge and drink the can of Coke. We waited for the next #23 back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw it was First Potteries 63360 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 63384 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Bambury Street and we ran to the end we turned left onto Galsworthy Road and left onto Heathcote Street. We turned right onto Longley Road and left onto Ashwood. We turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran under the railway line. We turned left onto Markets Street and we followed the one-way system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. We walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room to use his computer and watch buses. After a few minutes we saw Greenhous Fleet services MX13 ARO.

Greenhous Fleet services MX13 ARO in Fenton

Before tea We went downstairs out for a walk to fetch his tea. we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We ordered sausages and chips gravy and then we walked back along Smithpool Road and onto and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Matthew went into the living room to have tea. Matthew ate his sausages and chips gravy followed by a Butterfly cake. We went downstairs ans 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 turned right onto the road to the swimming session and afterwards we came out and we saw grey minibus RO75 UDN.

RO75 UDN in Fenton

We then had an Intercity taxi back to the residential unit. We set off along the private road and we turned left onto City Road. 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.

Trip to Newcastle / Trentham 31-03-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63172	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11X	First Potteries
35950	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
35946	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
6009	Newcastle BS	Meir, Lansbury Grove	1	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 63103 on a #11 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63172 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. Due to Roadworks there was a diversion on the route. We turned left onto Princes Road past the old school. Part of site was demolished to make more car parking spaces. We ran into Penkhull village. We onto Newcastle Lane and we turned right onto Hilton Road. We turned into the hospital and as we travelled through the hospital we saw 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 off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63172 before it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 63172 in Newcastle bus station

Once off the bus we had a look around to see what we might catch. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35950 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35950 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Garden before we went upstairs we sat down. 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 where we saw ABC Supreme HV22 HKP. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. We parked up and we went to the retail village. Matthew visited to the toilet. We walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Cadwaladers and had a burger and followed by a Bakewell Tart washed down with a can of dandelion & burdock. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35946 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 off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 35946 before it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35946 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63360 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63360 in Newcastle bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 67150 on a #99 to Chell Heath.

First Potteries 67150 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw it was D&G Bus 6009 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 6009 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road. At the roundabout we went left onto Newcastle lane and we ran up the hill into the centre of Penkhull. We turned left onto St Thomas Place and forwards onto Princes Street. We past the old school. on the left old North Staffs Royal Infirmary. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran down into Stoke. We passed through Church Street and the bus topped in the town centre. After a brief stop we continued over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton. At the end we turned left onto Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange onto Baths Road and we ran forwards onto Market Street. We turned left onto Anchor Road and right onto Sutherland Road. We ran to the other end of the road and we turned left onto Weston Coyney Road. We ran up the hill past Matthew's old respite place and at the end we turned right onto the A520 and we turned left onto Brookwood Drive. We got up and got off the bus. We got in the car and we went along Brookwood Drive and we where work has started to build new flats. we turned left onto the A520 and passed the site of the new special school being built. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran fast to the edge of Longton and we came off the A50 onto the end of Lightwood Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Longton down The Strand and we turned left onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. When we got back we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street for We stopped at the Fenton Community Hall and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. Matthew had a ham sandwich and sausage rolls. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Wolstanton 30-03-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YJ69 EHW	Fenton	Westbury Park	Charter	Travel Express
YJ69 EHW	Westbury Park	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express

Today Matthew was going back to the residential unit, but first he was going out for dinner and going to do his weekly shop. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice. Around 11:45, we got in the car and we set off through Blurton. We picked up a friend and we continued along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Street and at the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We joined the A50 and we ran we saw unidentified red double decker. We turned right onto the A500 and we came off at Shelton New Road. We crossed the A500 and we went back on ouselves and onto Garner Street. The food truck was closed for Easter, so we ask Matthew if he wanted chips instead and he said yes. We ran to the end of Garner Street and we joined the Eastbound A53. We ran to Festival Park and we turned onto Forge Lane and under the A53 to join the Westbound A53. We ran through Etruria into Basford and we saw First Potteries 67178 on a 38A to Waterhayes. We ran onto the one way system and into Newcastle. We ran forwards onto Ryecroft and we turned left onto the A34. We turned right onto Poolm Dam and we turned right onto Stanier Street. We turned left onto John O,Groats Road and left onto the B5044. We turned left onto Pool Dam and we stopped at the chip shop. After we picked up the food we drove somewhere to eat it. We set off onto Pool Dam and we turned right onto the A34. We turned right onto Ryecroft and left onto Liverpool Road where we parked up. Matthew had sausage hips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we ran up Loiverpool Road and left onto the A34. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we went onto the Eastbound A53. We ran through Basford to Etruria and we joined the Noirthbound A500. We turned left at the next junction and we went into the retail park. We parked up near to Asda and we went to do the weekly shop. On the way into the supermarket we saw Priory Adult Care MT25 UJW.

Priory Adult Care MT25 UJW in Wolstanton

Also seen was grey minibus NK14 EEJ.

NK14 EEJ in Wolstanton

Another vehicle seen was red minibus YJ22 FZF.

YJ22 FZF in Wolstanton

We went into the shop and Matthew picked up his shopping. We returned to the car and we wet off out of the retail park and we saw blue minibus LX75 EKV. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Stoke and we saw Take Me Stoke FG14 JKY. At Sideway we left the A500 and got onto the Eastbound A50. We ran to Longton as we were going to pick someone up, but by the time we got there they had caught the bus. We ran around the roundabout and back onto the Westbound A50. We headed back to Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we dropped off our friend. We continued to the house and we got back at 14:45. Matthew went on his computer and had a can of Irn Bru and ice lolly. 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 gold minibus DE04 FNZ 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 grey minibus KR59 LCM. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had pastie and chips 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 YJ69 EHW. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street and we saw Afford rent-a-car HJ23 VGN. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road. We ran down the into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the the A500 and we turned left onto Southbound A500. We ran past Sideway to Hanford. We turned right onto the A519 and we turned left onto Westbury Road and to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a a glass of Coke. After we had finished in the pub we returned to Fenton in Travel Express YJ69 EHW. We set off onto Westbury Road and we turned right to run anti-clockwide around the estate. We turned right onto Wye Road and we crossed over Seabridge Lane and we turned left onto the Northbound A519. We ran into Newcastle and we went around the roundabout onto Barracks Road and past the bus station. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout onto the A53 and we ran through Basford to Etruria. We got onto the Southbound A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the raileay line and up into Fenton. We continued up City Road before turning right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Biddulph 28-03-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63352	Blurton, Magdalen Road	Trentham, Man-in-Space	22	First Potteries
67157	Trentham, Man-in-Space	Stoke, stop L2	21	First Potteries
35684	Stoke, stop C4	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
63364	Newcastle BS	Tunstall, stop A	99	First Potteries
798	Tunstall, stop B	Chell Heath, Chatterley Court	9A	D&G Bus
6005	Chell Heath, Chatterley Court	Biddulph BS	9	D&G Bus
67175	Biddulph BS	Hanley BS	7A	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	21	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going on a local trip, as he was going to a party later on. We did no research, other than to check the weather. The weather was forecast for windy, with showers and sunny intervals. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up at 10:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew used his computer and I went to pick up uncle Dave. When we arrived back Matthew got dressed and and got the trip bag packed to go out for the day. around 11:40 we set off on foot all the way over to the bus stop on Magdalen Road. A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63352 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63352 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham before we saw down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the A5035. We went past the Trentham Hotel we turned right into New Inn Lane where we got up to get off the bus at the man in Space and Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63352 before it carried on to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63352 in Trentham

A we got to the stop we saw a bus at the stop in front of us. As we got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67157 on a #21 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus travelled through Trentham up New Inn Lane, We passed the building site where new housing is being built. At the top of the hill we turned right into Hanford along Wilson Road. We ran down Mayne Street before joining the Northbound A34. We crossed under the A500. We turned onto London Road and we ran through Oak Hill past the former Oak Hill pub. We continued through the the West End before running into Stoke Town centre and Campbell Place. There was nothing of interest parked up in City cabs and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67157 before it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Stoke

We walked along Campbell Place and we turned right onto Church Road. We went into the cafe and Matthew headed down to the toilet and I ordered the food. Matthew had a small breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we headed out onto Church Street. We waited at the stop for a bus towards Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 794 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G Bus 794 in Stoke

As short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35684 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35684 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. Due to Roadworks there was a diversion on the route. We turned left onto Princes Road past the old school. Part of site was demolished to make more car parking spaces. We ran into Penkhull village. We onto Newcastle Lane and we turned right onto Hilton Road. We turned into the hospital and as we travelled through the hospital we saw 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 up to the other half of the bus station to wait for a bus towards Tunstall. On the way we saw Arriva Midlands 3693 on a #64 to Hanley.

Arriva Midlands 3693 in Newcastle bus station

We waited for around 10 minutes for a bus and we saw 63357 on a #11 to Longton. A few minutes later we saw our bus coming onto the stand. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63364 on a #99 to Chell Heath.

First Potteries 63364 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Tunstall before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout onto the A527 and headed through Wolstanton. We turned right onto Porthill Bank and we we went down the hill and over the A500. We went through Middleport. We continued up the road and at Trubshaw Cross past the site of Price's Teapots which is currently being restored. We went left onto Brownhills Road. We joined Tunstall High Street and at the top of the Road we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63364 before it carried on towards Chell Heath.

First Potteries 63364 in Tunstall

We headed into Tunstall Cafe and Matthew went to the toilet whilst I ordered some food. Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with cream washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and we saw First Potteries 67173 on a #38 to Hanley. We decided to head towards Hanley via Chell so we could headed off a bus to Biddulph. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 798 on a #9A to Hanley.

D&G Bus 798 in Tunstall

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We went down the High Street and we turned sharp right onto Scotia Road and left into the Boulevard. We ran down the hill past the park and we went forwards onto Queens Avenue. We turned left onto Irene Avenue and we turned left onto Carlton Avenue and right onto Little Chell Lane. We checked to see how we could get to Biddulph. We had just missed a #7A, but we saw that there was a #9 to Biddulph due through Fegg Haye in the next 20 minutes. We turned left onto High Lane and we ran through the to the roundabout we turned right and we ran down the A527 through Fegg Hayes. We turned right onto Oxford Road and we ran forwards into Chell Heath. We passed Matthew's old school site which is now a new sheltered housing site. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 798 before it returned towards Hanley.

D&G Bus 798 in Chell Heath

We crossed the road and we waited for a bus towards Biddulph. We sheltered from the hail and wind at the bus stop. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6005 on a 9 to Biddulph.

D&G Bus 6005 in Chell Heath

We got omn the bud and we booked to Biddulph before we sat down toward the back of the bus. We set off down Chell Heath Road and we carried on through Fegg Hayes past the site of new flats. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A527 and we headed up though Brindley Ford past the site on where a developer hopes to build some new homes. We left the A527 at Knypersley and we ran around through the housing estates of Biddulph before running into town via St John's Road, past Aldi. We ran forwards onto Colliers Way and up Wharf Road to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 6005 before it returned towards Clayton.

D&G Bus 6005 in Biddulph bus station

Once off the bus we headed to the pub. We walked along the High Street and we stopped at the Wethrespoons. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards he sat at a table with uncle Dave's whilst I went to the bar to get drinks. Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we went out of the back into the beer garden and into B&M. Matthew had a bottle of Coke and some chcoclate bars. We paid for the goods and we went out of the other entrance of B&M onto the High Street. We walked along the High Street and we turned left onto Wharf Road. We sat of the benches by the toilet block and Matthew had a Flake. whilst we waited for or bus we saw D&G Bus 3014 on a #93 to Biddulph Moor.

D&G Bus 3014 in Biddulph bus station

We waited for a bus back to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67175 on a #7A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67175 in Biddulph bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67175 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 67175

The bus set off onto the High Street and we turned left onto St Johns Road. We ran around the estate and onto Woodland Street. We crossed over the A527 at Knypersley. We ran through Brown Lees and we rejoined the A527 by the industrial estate. We ran down through Brindley Ford and to Fegg Hayes. We ran up the hill to Chell and we turned left onto High Lane. We ran back through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green into into Hanley. We turned right onto Quadrant Road and we past the shopping centre. We continued onto Stafford Street and we turned right in front of the town hall. We ran onto Bagnall Street and we went forwards into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off to the chip shop to get something to eat. We went out of the bus station and we crossed over Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we went into the chip shop. Matthew had a small portion of chips, a fritter and a can of Dr Pepper. We sat in the chip shop and ate our food. When we had finished we headed back to the bus station via the Victoria Hall where we had seen a coach parked up. We crossed over the ring road and over Lichfield Street and up the side of the Victoria Hall where we saw Megasleepers PA51 EEP parked up.

Megasleepers PA51 EEP in Hanley

We headed into the bus station and down to Stand S to wait for a bus back to Blurton. As we walked towards the stand we saw a bus approaching. It was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67151 in Hanley bus station

We set off onto bus station 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 we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50 onto Blurton Road. We ran down the hill and we went past the BP garage. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconfield Drive. We ran to the other end and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67151 as it continued towards Newstead.

First Potteries 67151 in Blurton

We walked back home and we got ready for the party. We wrapped up the presents and we set off in the car to Longton via Uncle Dave's house. We got in the car Just before 17:30 and we set off through Blurton. We ran along Beaconsfield Drive and 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 dropped off uncle Dave. We ran back up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and and left onto the Eastbound A50. We came off at Longton and we ran along the A50 high level to the other end of Longton. We crossed the roundabout onto Normacot Road and we turned left onto Chadwick Road. We parked up at the back and we walked back onto Normacot Road and we headed into the building. We went upstairs and Matthew darted around for a short while saying hello to his friends. We found Matthew's friend and we handed him a birthday present. We sat down and we had a glass of Coke. Matthew had a bit bit of a dance and when the lights came up at 19:)0 we went to get food from the buffet. Matthew had egg sandwiches, tuna sandwiches, some small sausage rolls, cocktail sausages and some skewers in barberque sauce. After he had eaten his savory foods, Matthew had 3 small cakes. around 20:00 Matthew had his medication. Later on they cut the birthday cake and we had a slice of birthday cake. We stayed until about 21:00 and we said goodbye to our friends and headed back to the car. We set off along Chadwick Street and right onto Normacott Road. We crossed over the roundabouts and over the A50 and forwards onto the A5035. We ran through Dresden into Blurton and we got back around 21:15. We did the Blog and we wrote an e-mail. Matthew used his computer and went to bed around 00:30... Mark