Trip to Hanley / Kidsgrove 16-07-2026

Trip to Hanley / Keele 15-07-2026

Trip to Hanley / Trentham 14-07-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63173	Hanley BS	Trentham, Longton Road	101	First Potteries
35940	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67144	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11X	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. We saw Voyager Travel LG69 CCA. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus KD23 DHC. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 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. Whilst we waited for a bus back to Fenton and Matthew visited the toilet. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63171 on a #103 to Crewe. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 63173 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 63173 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Gardens and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and right onto Bethesda Street. We ran down Broad Street and we crossed the ring road onto Snow Hill and at the roundabout we turned Shelton New Road. Due to roadwork we went the wrong way around the one-way system. We ran over the canal and railway line. We ran through the cross road up to Hartshill and at the roundabout we ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one-way system and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned right into the bus station. After a brief stop we Continued onto Barracks Road and forwards onto the Southbound A34. We ran past the hospital into Trent Vale and under the A500 into Hanford. We continued into Trentham and we got up and got off the bus near to Trentham Garden. Once off the bus we crossed over the A34 and we went into the gardens and we walked to the North West corner and we stopped to Frankie & Benny's. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards when he came back we ordered some food. Matthew had a classic cheeseburger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke followed by a apple & blueberry pie and ice cream. When we had finished around the North end of the lake and Matthew stopped to got to the toilet. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 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 35940 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35940 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards through Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. Once in the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63352 on a #39A to Butt Lane. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67144 on the #11X to Hanley.

First Potteries 67144 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street for We stopped at the Fenton Community Hall and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. Matthew had a ham sandwich and sausage rolls. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Etruria / Wolstanton 13-07-2026

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

Today Matthew was going shopping and later on going back to the residential unit. I woke Matthew up at 08:00 and he had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast for breakfast. Around 12:00 we set off to the shops. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton onto the A5035. We turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way and we ran to the end. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran down the hill to Sideway. As we joined the Northbound A500 we came off the A500 at shelton New Road and we turned right as if we were going to join the Southbound A500 and we turned right onto Garner Street. We stopped at the food truck and Matthew had a cumberland ring, bacon and egg on a bap washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we went to get some shopping. We set off along Garner Street and we went under the A53 and we came off the A53 and we turned right onto Etruria Road. We veered left onto Forge Lane. We ran forwards onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned left onto the Etruria Valley Link Road. We went under the A500 and we turned left onto the retail park and we saw First Potteries 67158 on #501 Festival Park retail. We parked up and we saw grey minibus WN10 SBZ parked up.

WN10 SBZ in Wolstanton

Also seen was silver minibus DG69 XUA.

DG69 XUA in Wolstanton

As we set off towards the shop we saw the #501 head up to the turning point. We waited for the bus to return. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67177 on the #501 Etruria Valley circular.

First Potteries 67177 in Wolstanton

We went into the shop and we did Matthew weekly shop. We went back to the car and we set off out of the retail park. As we left the retail park we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #501 Etruria Valley circular. We joined the Southbound A500 and we saw Trent Barton 315 Mickleover branded Eniro 200MMC on a low loader heading Northwards. We ran through Stoke to Sideway and Copeland's Tours MIB 278 heading Northwards. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off by the BET365 statdium and headed Southwards down Stanley Matthews Way. We turned left into Blurton and we got back around 14:00. When we got back Matthew had some Vienneta and a can of Dr Pepper. Matthew chilled out on his computer and wrote some of the Blog. Around 16:00 we got ready to return to the residential unit. We set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw blue minibus RV08 VMM parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link LA72 DDU. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window and we saw Just Travel NK18 CDO parked up nearby. For tea Matthew had pizza and chips followed by a Toffee sponge pudding and custard. Washed it down with a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Westbury Park. We went downstairs and we saw it was Travel Express ND21 YFL. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street and we 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 ND21 YFL. We set off onto Westbury Road and we turned right to run anti-clockwide around the estate. We turned right onto Wye Road and we crossed over Seabridge Lane and we turned left onto the Northbound A519. We ran into Newcastle and we went around the roundabout onto Barracks Road and past the bus station. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout onto the A53 and we ran through Basford to Etruria. We got onto the Southbound A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the raileay line and up into Fenton. We continued up City Road before turning right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Walsall / Bloxwich 11-07-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
4860	Walsall BS	Aldridge, Stop AD	7	NX West Midlands
21	Aldridge, Stop AD	Bloxwich, Stafford Road	25	Walsall Community Transport
2145	Bloxwich, High Street	Walsall BS	31	NX West Midlands
2013	Walsall BS	New Invention, Square	69	NX West Midlands
2025	New Invention, Square	Walsall, Sainsbury's	69	NX West Midlands
2135	Walsall, Sainsbury's	Walsall BS	70	NX West Midlands
6729	Walsall BS	Bloxwich, Leamore Lane	X51	NX West Midlands

Today we decided to revisit Walsall. Matthew originally asked to go to Matlock, but mum needed to go somewhere that had more of a town today, so we vowed to go to Matlock some time in the near future. Research consisted of looking at where to park and checking the weather. The weather was for dry sunny and vey hot weather. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had crumpets. Later on Matthew had a small bottle of Irn Bru. After getting ready we got in the car and set off just before 12:00. We set off thr Blurton onto 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. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued down Wheildon Road and we joined the Northbound A500. We turned right onto City Road so that we could joined the Southbound A500. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran Southwards through Hanford down to the M6. We joined the Southbound M6 and we headed through Staffordshire. Travelling down the motorway we saw an unidentified white coach, an unidentified Jones coach, an unidentified Vale Travel coach, unidentified 2 x Loch Lomond coach, an unidentified the coachtravel group coach and an 2 unidentified Les Holland coach. We came off the M6 at junction 12 and we joined the Eastbound A5. We went for a couple of miles before stopping at the Truckers Rest truck stop. Matthew went to the toilet and mum ordered dinner for us. For dinner Matthew had a full English breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. We got back into the car and we re-joined the Eastbound A5 and we crossed the M6 Toll and joined the southbound A34. We ran through Landywood and Newtown and through Bloxwich past the former Royal Exchange pub which is going to be a convenience store. After going through the town centre we continued down the A34 and we crossed over the ring road in to Walsall. We ran onto Green Lane and we stopped at the council car park. We said goodbye to mum and we walked across the car park onto Stafford Street. We continued onto St Paul's Street and we saw National Express West Midlands 2139

NX West Midlands 2139 in Walsall

We carried on towards the bus station and we saw National Express West Midlands E1141 on a #529 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands E1141 in Walsall

We got to the edge of the bus station and we saw National Express West Midlands 4870 on a #31 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 4870 in Walsall bus station

Also see was National Express West Midlands 6719 on a X51 to Birmingham.

NX West Midlands 6719 in Walsall bus station

We walked through the bus station and the middle section of the bus station was closed. Matthew seemed to know about this and he continued along St Paul's Street to the stands further in town as this seems to be where the buses were using from the middle stands. We saw Chaserider 538 on a #36 to Lichfield.

Chaserider 538 in Walsall bus station

Further down St Paul's Street we saw it was National Express West Midlands 4860 on a #7 to Castlefort.

NX West Midlands 4860 in Walsall bus station

We waited for the bus to be readied for service. Whilst we waited Matthew made a friend. We got on the bus and we purchased a nBus Day ticket for £5.50 before we went upstairs. The rear of the top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside National Express West Midlands 4860 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside NX West Midlands 4860

When it was departure time the bus set off out of the bus station and on to Hatherton Street and forwards onto Hatherton Road.We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we crossed over the roundabout. We continued up Lichfield Street and at the next roundabout we turned right onto Mellish Road. We ran forwards onto Aldridge Road and we ran out of town along a fast rural section of Road. We veered slight left onto Walsall Road and we ran North Eastwards through Pool Green. At the edge of the by-pass we turned right onto Portland Road and left onto Anchor Road. At the North end we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 4860 as it continued towards Castlefort.

NX West Midlands 4860 in Aldridge

We got off a stop earlier than usual so that we could go to a different pub. We headed into the pub and we order drinks at the bar. Matthew had a glass of Coke and we sat at a table. When we had finished our drinks we headed out of the door and back to the same bus stop. We waited for the next bus. We had a chice of going to Bloxwich or Sutton Coldfield. We saw a minibus and I asked Matthew if he wanted to the bus and he said yes. As it got closer we saw it was Walsall Community Transport 21 on a #25 to Bloxwich.

Walsall Community Transport 21 in Aldridge

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Day ticket to the driver before sitting down in the middle of this minibus. We set off Northwards up Anchor Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto the A454. We headed Westwards we ran through Stubber's Green into Shelfield. We crossed over the A461 and we ran forwards onto Mill Street. We turned right onto Broad Street and left onto Harrison Road. We turned right onto Spring Lane and left onto Church Way. We turned left onto Field Lane and we turned right to re-join Mill Road. We continued onto Fordbrook Lane and we followed the road around onto Vicarage Road. We turned right onto the B4154 and we ran into Pelsall. After a brief stop in the centre of Pelsall we continued Northwards up the B4154. We turned right onto Smithy Drive and left onto Gilpin Crescent. We turned right onto Lothians Road and left onto St Johns Road. We turned right onto St Pauls Crescent and we ran to the end. We turned left onto St Andrews Avenue and we an forwards onto Ryders Hayes Lane. We rejoined the Southbound B4154 and we ran into Pelsall before turning right onto the High Street. We turned left onto Highfield Road and we turned left onto the A4124. We turned left onto Shortlands Lane and right onto Paradise Lane. We turned right onto Mouse Lane and left onto Allenys lane. We headed towards Heath End and we turned right onto Goscote Road. We crossed over Rough Brook and we ran forwards onto Slacky Lane. We turned left onto Goscote Lane and we turned right onto Harden Road at the roundabout. We turned right onto Broadstone Avenue and left onto Chantry Avenue. We turned left onto Pinfold and we turned right onto Bloxwich High Street. I did not look at the Bustimes map so I did not look where the service terminated. We headed up the High Street and I expected the bus to terminate somewhere. When the bus left the centre of Bloxwich and we continued Northwards up the A34 I started to wonder where we would end up. We turned right onto Sanstone Road we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Walsall Community Transport 21 before it continued towards Kingstanding.

Walsall Community Transport 21 in Bloxwich

We headed back to the A34 and we walked Southwards. We crossed over the road to keep in the shade of the tall trees at the side of the road. We walked past the former pubs and we continued Southwards into the town centre. As we got into town we saw Walsall Community Transport 21 come past us heading Southwards. We went into a shop and we bought drinks and a chocolate bar. After we had left the shop we crossed the road and went into the Prominade Garden. We sat on a step and Matthew had his chocolate bar and a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we walked back onto the High Street and waited for a bus Southwards into Walsall. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it turned the corner we saw it was National Express West Midlands 2145 on a #31 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 2145 in Bloxwich

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We deviated off the A34 onto Stafford Street and we ran the 2 or so miles into Walsall. We crossed over the A4148 and we saw an unidentified TNS minubs go past. We ran down onto St Pauls Street and we entered the bus station and we got up and got off. Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards we looked around for something to catch. A short time later we saw National Express West Midlands E1112 on a #529 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands E1112 in Walsall bus station

There were a couple of buses on the top island so we went over to investigate. As we got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 2013 on a #69 to Wolvrhampton.

NX West Midlands 2013 in Walsall bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out off the bus station and we ran along St Pauls Street. At the roundabout we ran onto Green Lane and we crossed over the ring road. We ran North for around a 1/2 mile and then we turned left onto Stephenson Avenue. We entered the Reedswood retail Park and we stopped outside Sainsbury's before we returned back onto the main road. We ran North along Stephenson Avenue and around the Beechdale housing estate. We turned left onto Stephenson Square and we ran do to Eddison Road. At the end we turned right onto Cavendish Road and we ran past a pub. We ran forwards onto Bentley lane and we crossed over the M6 and into New Invention and we got and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 2013 as it carried on towards Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands 2013 in New Invention

We crossed the road and we saw National Express West Midlands 2124 on a #41 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 2124 in New Invention

We headed into the Co-op and we bought more drinks. We went outside and Matthew had a flapjack that we had brought with us in the trip bag. He also had some water. We headed to the bus stop to wait for another bus. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 2025 on a #69 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 2025 in New Invention

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A4124 past a site under development. We also past a garage that seemed to special in old trucks. We turned right onto Pooles Lane and we turned right onto Bloxwich Road North. We turned left onto High Road and we crossed over the Wyrley and Essington Canal before turning left onto Bentley Lane. We passed a development on the right hand side before crossing over the M6 motorway. We crossed over Bloxwich Lane and we an forwards onto Cavendish Road. We turned left onto Edison Road and we turned left onto Stephenson Square. We turned right onto Stephenson Avenue and we headed South into the Reedswood Retail Park where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of National Express West Midlands 2025 as it continued on a #69 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 2025 in Walsall

Once off the bus we headed into Sainsbury's. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we went into the shop and we bought a meal deal and a bottle of water. We went outside and before Matthew could start his chocolate bar we saw a bus come around the corner. As it go closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 2135 on a #70 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 2135 in Walsall

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the retail park and we went Eastbound along Stephonson Avenue. We turned right onto the Sourtbound A34 and we headed towards Walsall. On the way into town I got in touch with mum and she had moved to a Farmfoods on the way to Bloxwich. We crossed over the ring Road and we continued along Green Lane. We ran onto St Pauls Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we looked for a bus towards Bloxwich. I looked at the stand for the #31 & #32 and it was empty. Matthew reminded me that we could always do a X51. We turned to see a bus on stand. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 6729 on a X51 to Cannock.

NX West Midlands 6729 in Walsall bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out bus station and we headed Northwards up St Pauls Street. We ran forwards onto Stafford Street and we crossed over the ring road. We ran forwards onto the B4210. We crossed over the Wyrley and Essington Canal and over the railway line. Just after Leamore Lane we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked onto the car park at Farmfoods and we got in the car. Matthew had a chocolate ice cream sandwich. We set off onto the A34 and we turned right onto Leamore Lane. We stopped in the car park and I went to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy and a can of Vimto. When I had finished eating we set off onto Leamore Lane and we turned left onto the B4210. We crossed the A34 and we continued up the B4210 avoiding Bloxwich High Street. We ran through Mossley and Springhill and we turned right onto the A462. We continued Northwards for about a mile and we joined the Northbound M6. We ran Northwards into Staffordshire. As we travelled Northwards we saw x2 unidentified Major Coachways coaches and x2 unidentified Johnsons (Henley-in-Arden) coaches. We came off the M6 at junction 15 and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran through Hanford and Sideway and we came off at Stoke. We turned right onto City Road and right onto Wheildon Road. We stopped at uncle Dave's and we dropped him off. We said goodbye to uncle Dave and we set off to Blurton. we set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we saw green minibus R482 NDM parked up. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we saw Stanton's of Stoke 784 RBF. We got back around 19:00. Matthew had cake and custard and we worked on the Blog. Later on Matthew had a Cherry Coke and an ice pop. We sent an E-mail and edited some photos. Matthew chilled out on his computer until bedtime at 00:30... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 10-07-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67149	Newcastle, O/s Cherry Tree PH	Trent Vale, Black Lion	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going home to Blurton, going to see Grandma and going to the pub for tea, but first he was going out to Hanley. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had a shower. For breakfast he had pancakes and orange juice. In the morning Matthew went for a walk around the park. He set off downstairs and onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Watkin Street and right along the back street opposite Crawford Street by the railway line. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and we crossed over the railway line. We went into the park and Matthew. Matthew visited the playground and afterwards we headed back ont Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We saw Just Travel NK18 CDO parked up nearby. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out. Later on Matthew went out to get dinner. He went downstairs and got in a car. We set off along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and ran forwards onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we headed down the hill to Joiner's Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. We ran into Hanley and we stopped at the car park by the chip shop. Matthew went into the chip shop and had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When he had finished eating he got back in the car and returned to Fenton. We set off down Lichfield Street and we went staright onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto Manor Street and we turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled in his room for a while. Matthew went downstairs and went for an ice cream van. Matthew had a double vanilla cone. Matthew went back upsairs to wait for us. Matthew had a can of Coke. We came to pick Matthew up just after 14:30, and due to the hot weather we decided to go straight to grandma's and to catch a bus later on when it was hopefully a little cooler. Matthew came downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We ran under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and we went forwards onto the A52 and past the former pub which is going to be a Spar shop. We ran into Hartshill and we turned left onto The Avenue. We turned right onto Parkstone Avenue and left onto Occupation Street. We parked up near to Grandmas and we headed inside out of the heat. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we went to the pub by bus. We walked down the hill via Victoria Street to the A34 and we waited for a bus towards Trent Vale. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 35940 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35940 in Newcastle

A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67149 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67149 in Newcastle

We got on the bus and we booked to Trent Vale before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A34 and we turned left into the hospital. We saw City Centre Central YC20 LKK. We turned right onto Hilton Road and we ran forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the A34. We got up and got off at the next stop. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67149 as it carried on towards Longton.

First Potteries 67149 in Trent Vale

We headed along the A34 and 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 Leons 256 Heading Southwards, First Potteries 63345 on a #101 to Stafford, Happy Days LC25 HDC heading Southwards and D&G Bus 5221 on a #22 to Newcastle. Once we had finished eating we set off along the A34. We ran under the A500 in Hanford and we continued into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 into Blurton. We got back around 19:25. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and sent a couple of e-mails. Later on Matthew had a can of Dr Pepper, a Fab lolly and a custard doughnut. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Kidsgrove 09-07-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67144	Hanley BS	Kidsgrove, Mount Road	39	First Potteries
5025	Kidsgrove, Mount Road	Chesterton, Rosevale Court	95	D&G Bus
63102	Chesterton, Rosevale Court	Newcastle BS	39	First Potteries
6011	Newcastle BS	Meir, Broadway	1	D&G Bus
6010	Meir, Broadway	Stoke, stop C4	1	D&G Bus
35944	Stoke, stop C2	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries
67157	Fenton, adj Temple Street	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63346	Hanley BS	Goldenhill, St John's Church	103	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. Matthwe went into the living room and 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 Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 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 and we saw First Potteries 63362 on a #23 to Newstead. 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 once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Newcastle. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67144 on a #39 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 67144 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we ran forwards onto Marsh Street. We ran forwards onto the A50 and we ran through Cobridge up to Burslem. We ran into the centre of town past the old Lloyds bank and onto Scotia Road past the site of the new Lidl. We turned left onto Williamson Street and right onto Tunstall High Street. We continued up the High Street past the City Centre Central depot and we saw City Centre Central YC20 LKK parked up on the yard. We ran to towards Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5371 we walked onto the A50 and onto Heathcote Street and Matthew visited the toilet. As we walked through the King Street and we turned left onto Bedford Road. We turned right onto Victoria Avenue and we stopped at one of the house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. We continued along Victoria Avenue and we walked along a path onto Bedford Road. We turned right onto King Street and we walked around the corner onto Liverpool Road. We waited for the bus towards Hanley. A short time later the bus appeared. It was D&G Bus 5025 on a #95 to Audley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off along the A50 and we turned left onto The Avenue. We ran forwards onto First Avenue and we ran to the end. We turned left onto the A34 and at the light we ran straight onto Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto Swan Bank and we turned left onto Jamage Road. We turned left onto Oak Tree Lane and at the roundabout we went forwards onto Talke Road. We crossed over the A500 and we continued onto Liverpool Road. We ran down Crackley Bank and we got up and gt off the bus. Once off the bus we went to Dragon Square. We walked down the road to the shop and Matthew bought a can of Coke. We returned to the bus stop and we waited for the next bus towards Kidsgrove. Matthew ate a bacon bap and drank his coke. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63102 on a #39 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Crackley Bank over Parkhouse West Road. We turned left onto London Road and at roundabout we went left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A34 and we ran Southwards through Cross Heath through to the edge of Newcastle, We veered left onto Liverpool Road and we turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and we turned right into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Castle Walk and we stopped to Bristish Heart Foundation Home and Fashion and Matthew bought some boots. We walked along Castle Walk and we turned left onto Hassell Street and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We came out the shop and we stopped at the market stalls. Afterwards we set off along Hassell Street and back to the bus station. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud D&G Bus 6011 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 6011 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Meir before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the grounds and onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton 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 turned right onto Stansmore Road and we turned left onto Leason Road. We paused in the Square before going onto Woodville Road. We turned left onto the A520 and we ran into the centre of Meir. At the roundabout we turned right onto Broadway and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked into Broadway. We continued to the bus stop and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6010 on a #1 to Park Site. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off along Broadway and we joined the Westbound A50. 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. At the end we turned left onto Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange onto Baths Road and we turned left onto King Street under the railway line. We continued through Foley along King Street and into Fenton. We went forwards onto 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. Once off the bus Matthew headed along Church Street and we turned left onto Kingsway and we continued around the one-way system onto Kingsway and we stopped at All Good Things. We walked up Church Street. After a short while bus back to Fenton appeared. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 35944 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35944 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Church Street and we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we went across Lichfield Street and we continued along Stafford Street and we stopped at the cosmetics shop to buy dinner and we set off along Stafford Street past the site of the fire in the old Leek Building Society. We continued forwards to Percy Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. After we had finished we set off along Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. Matthew visited the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. We saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67151 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw a bus approaching. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67157 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 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 and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and we got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63346 on a #103 to Crewe. We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. They are currently demolishing parts of the building. Due to the fire on Stafford Street the bus was diverted. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Buslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. At the corner we turned right onto Tunstall High Street and past the A527 where there is a new pertol station. We continued North onto the A50. We ran through Goldenhill and we got up and got off the bus. We walked down to the Goldenhill Community Centre and we went to a fun day. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards had chicken nuggets and chips for tea. Matthew had a can of Coke. For dessert Matthew had some cake. When we had finished we got back into the car and we set off onto the A50. We ran North into Kidsgrove and we turned right onto Mount Road. We continued onto Pennyfield Road and we ran up through Harriseahead and towards Mow Cop. We continued up to the Edge of Biddulph and we turned right onto the A527. We ran Southwards through Brown Lees and Brindley Ford and we followed the road through Knypersley and Fegg Hayes up to Chell. We continued along the A527 through Pits Hill and Sandyford and down to the A500. We ran Southwards through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We ran up the A52 under the railway line and we ran forwards onto City Road and into Fenton. We turned right into Manor Street and left into Victoria Road and we continued onto Victoria Road and we stopped at Buzz Bingo. Matthew went to the toilet and had a 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 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 watch TV and used his computer. Matthew went to bed at 00:00... Mark