Trip to Bridgnorth / Wolverhampton 03-10-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
3798	Bridgnorth, Adj Sainsburys	Bridgnorth, Adj Oak Gardens	9	Arriva Midlands
3798	Bridgnorth, Adj Oak Gardens	Wolverhampton BS	9	Arriva Midlands
23	Wolverhampton BS	Underhill, Wildtree Avenue	11	Lets Go!
15	Underhill, Wildtree Avenue	Wolverhampton BS	11	Lets Go!
E1181	Wolverhampton BS	Roseville, after Bank Street	X8	NX West Midlands
E1143	Roseville, Bank Street	Wolverhampton BS	8	NX West Midlands
2007	Wolverhampton BS	Wednesfield, Bentley Bridge Retail Park	9	NX West Midlands

Today Matthew decided to go to Bridgnorth. Earlier in the week he had messaged and indicated that he wanted to go to Bridgnorth. Two weeks ago he had been stood at the Bridgenorth stand in Wolverhamnpton bus station and we have previously done the Bridgnorth service as far as Compton. Research for the trip consisted of looking at the local bus services, looking at the car parking and looking for somewhere suitable to have dinner as well as looking at the local bus tickets. We also checked the weather, which was due to be unseasonably warm, dry and sunny. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After getting ready, around 11:30 we set off to pick up uncle Dave. We set off through Blurton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Street. We crossed the A50 and we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we stopped to pick up uncle Dave. We continued down Wheildon Road and we turned right. We joined the Southbound A500 and we head through Hanford to Hanchurch and we joined the Southbound M6. As we travelled down the M6 we saw an unidentified FlixBus coach and an unidentified Ellison's coach. Further down towards the West Midlands we were passed by National Express liveried Selwyns BV74 LMJ on a #121 to Birmingham.

Selwyns BV74 LMJ on the M6

We came off the M6 at junction 12 and we headed Westwards along the A5. We crossed over the A449 and a few hundred yards along the road we had to make a diversion around a closed section of the A5. We turned left onto Claygates Road and we turned right onto Four Ashes Road. We continued onto Ivy House Lane and we re=joined the Westbound A5. We continued Westwards for a few miles. We ran past Weston Park and we crossed over the A41. We turned left onto the B4379 and we ran Southwards for a few miles into Shifnal. We turned right to follow the B4379 and we turned left onto the Southbound A4169. At the roundabout we turned right to continued following the A4169 and we ran out of Shifnal. We passed through The Hem and we veered left onto the B4379. After about a mile we went straight over a roundabout and onto the A442. We ran for a few more miles before we dropped into the steep sided vally and ran into Bridgnorth. After a missed turned we went along St Johns Street and we crossed over the River Severn on Bridge Street. We followed the B4363 Southwards before turning right. We passed the Severn Valley railway and we climbed the hill into the High Town. We ran forwards onto Pound Street and we turned right onto Whitburn Street. We turned left onto Old Smithfield and we pulled into Sainbury's and parked up. We walked back to the road and we turned right onto High Street. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Mum ordered the food and drink and a short time later Matthew had a burger and fries with southern fried chicken, washed down with a glass of Coke. When we had finished eating, we said goodbye to mum and we headed to the main bus stop. We walked along the High Street and we turned left onto Old Smithfield. We crossed over the road and we waited by the bus stop. We saw Arriva Midlands 2148 on a town service.

Arriva Midlands 2148 in Bridgnorth

We let this bus go and a few minutes later it returned and then formed the #8 to Telford. We could have done this bus as an extra before we caught something else. A few minutes later we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer, we saw it was Arriva Midlands 3798 on a #9 to High Town.

Arriva Midlands 3798 in Bridgnorth

We got on the bus and I booked an Arriva Shropshire and Telford Day ticket at £9.30 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We decided to do this ro the end of the run and then back to Wolverhampton. We set off along Old Smithfield and we turned left onto North Gate. We veered left onto Innage Road and we saw Select Bus 6 on layover. We turned left onto The Hookfield and right onto Victoria Road. We headed back into town along Sydney Cottage Drive and we turned right onto Victoria Road. We turned left onto Salop Street and we ran forwards onto Whitburn Street. We turned left onto Old Smithfield and we stopped outside of Sainbury's. We saw Select Bus 6 pull off on a #436 to Shrewsbury and Rotala Diamond 32312 on a #125 to Kidderminster. After a brief stop we continued towards Wolverhampton. We set off along Old Smithfield and we turned right onto High Street. We passed through the centre of the town and we continued onto New Road. We joined the B4363 and we turned right onto Brudge Street and we crossed over the river Severn. We turned left onto Mill Street and right onto Southbound A442. We turned left onto Stourbridge Road and we headed Eastwards. We joined the A458 and we ran past the Bridgnorth Aluminium factory. We turned left onto the A454 and we headed Northwards. After about 1/3 mile we turned right to follow the A454 Eastwards. We then had a fast run through the countryside as we approached Wolverhampton. As we ran Eastwards we could see a plume of smoke in the sky. We ran into Compton and we turned crossed over the Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal. We got to the junction of the A41 and we saw a fire engine going barreling past in the opposite direction. At the edge of Wolverhampton we turned right onto the ring road and we turned left onto Peel Street. We continued onto Pitt Street and we turned left onto Worcester Street. We turned right onto Cleveland Street and we turned left onto Carrick Street. We turned right onto Bilston Street and we ran to the ring road before turning left onto the ring road and entering the bus station from the South Eastern corner. The bus pulled onto the stand and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a look around. We saw Chaserider 497 which was running out of service.

Chaserider 497 in Wolverhampton bus station

We headed out of the bus station and we walked along Queen Street. We went to the Little Dessrt Shop. Matthew had a slice of red velvet cheesecake washed down with a glass of Cherry Lemonade. When we had finished Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we went outside and we walked along Queen Street and met up with uncle Dave. We went into the bus station and we had a think what we could catch. We decided to have a ride on the old Lets Go1 Enviro 200's. We saw one on stand and as we got closer we saw it was Lets Go! 23 on a #11 to Underhill.

Lets Go! 23 in Wolverhampton bus station

We got on the bus and we bought nBus Day tickets at £5.50 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we went out of the bus station onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Broad Street and we turned right onto Stafford Street. We crossed the ring road and we ran Northwards up the A449. We turned right onto the A460 and we ran under the railway line. We travelled Northwards for a couple of miles and we turned left onto Chesterton Road. We ran forwards onto Dickens Road and we turned right onto Tennyson Road. We turned right onto Wildtree Avenue and left onto Westcroft Avenue where the bus terminated. We got up and the bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside of Lets Go! 23 before we got off the bus.

Inside Lets Go! 23

Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Lets Go! 23 before it returned to Wolverhamnpton.

Lets Go! 23 in Underhill

We headed into the shop and we bought a bottle of pop, a refresher chew, a chocolate bar and a flapjack. We went outside and Matthew ate the refresher chew. A short time later another bus appeared. As it got closer we saw it was Lets Go! 15 on a #11 to Wolverhampton.

Lets Go! 15 in Underhill

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Day ticket to the driver. The bus was empty so Matthew took another picture of Lets Go! 15 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside Lets Go! 15

After awaiting time we set off along Westcroft Avenue and we turned left onto Underhill Lane. We turned left onto Edge Hill Avenue and left onto Wildtree Avenue. We turned right onto Tennyson Road and we turned left onto Dickens Road. We ran forwards onto Chesterton Road and we turned right to join the Southbound A460. We crossed under the freight line and we ran closer to the town centre. We went under the main line and we turned left onto the A449. We crossed over the ring road and ran forwards onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and we turned right onto the dedicated bus lane by the ring road. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We had a look around for some thing to catch. Mum got in touch, and we arrnage to meeting at Bentlet Bridge in about an hour after she had driven from Bridgnorth. We needed a quick out and back run before we headed to Bentley Bridge. We saw National Express West Midlands E1114 which was on layover.

NX West Midlands E1114 in Wolverhampton bus station

Matthew decided to do something towards Dudley. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands E1181 on a X8 to Birmingham.

NX West Midlands E1181 in Wolverhampton bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Pipers Row. We ran around Bilston Island we we came back onto Bilston Street. We turned left onto St Georges Parade and we turned left onto Snow Hill. We crossed the ring road and we ran South down the A4123. We ran through Parkfields past the former Gills Sausage factory. This is currently being developed into a new Lidl store. We continued into Lanesfield and we past Spring Road. We past the junction of the A463 Black Country Routes and we continued for about 1/2 mile Southwards into Roseville where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands E1181 as it continued towards Birmingham.

NX West Midlands E1181 in Roseville

We crossed over the road and we waited for a bus back into Wolverhampton. We only had to wait about 3 minutes and we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands E1143 on a #8 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands E1143 in Roseville

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off Northwards through Rseville and past the A463. We continued into Lanesfield and Parkfields. On the edge of town we turned left onto Grove Street and right onto Dudley Road. We crossed the ring road onto Snow Hill and we ran forwards onto Garrick Street. We turned right onto Bilston Street and we ran around Bilston Island and into the bus station from the South Eastern corner. The bus pulled onto a stand and we got up and got off the bus. We needed to get back to Bentley Bridge. We spotted a bus going in the right direction. It was National Express West Midlands E1120 on a #59 to Ashmore Park.

NX West Midlands E1120 in Wolverhampton bus station

As we considered catch this Matthew spotted another possiblity. We walked up to the next stand and we saw Rotala Diamond 32336 on layover.

Rotala Diamond 32336 in Wolverhampton bus station

As we got closer to the next stand we saw it was National Express West Midlands 2007 on a #9 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 2007 in Wolverhampton bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran on the bus lane adjacent to the ring road. We turned right and we crossed the ring road onto the A4124. We headed North Eastwards towards Heath Town. We crossed the railway line and we veered left onto Wolverhampton Road. We turned right onto New Cross Avenue and left onto the A4124. We turned left onto Bentley Bridge Way and right at the roundabout to follow the road. We came to the stop and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 2007 as it continued towards Walsall.

NX West Midlands 2007 in Wednesfield

We found mum in the car park and we got in the car. Matthew had a sausage roll and a can of Shandy. Once in the car we set off out of the retail park. We ran forwards onto Bentley Bridge Way and we turned left onto the A4124. We turned left onto Neachells Lane and we headed Northwards. We turned right onto Lichfield Road and we ran forwards onto the B4484. We followed the B4484 to the left and we ran Northwards for about a mile. We turned right onto the A460 past the site of the former Farmhouse Inns pub which the deveopers hope to get permission to add a new store in the car park. We ran under the M54 and we joined the Northbound M6. As we ran Northwards up the M6 we saw an unidentified Flixbus, an unidentified Ellisons coach and Selwyn's (NX) on a #121 to Birmingham. We came off the M6 at junctiion 15 and we turned right onto the A519. We turned left onto Whitmore Road and we ran down to Trentham. We turned right onto the A34 and left onto the A5035. We ran into Blurton and we got back around 19:20. I went out to fetch food and Matthew uplkoaed his pictures. When I returned Matthew nhad his medication before having sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Dandelion & Burdock. For afters he had an egg custard. Matthew continued doing the Blog and he also wrote an e-mail. Matthew chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 01:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 02-10-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
35949	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
63357	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries
63111	Blurton, Magdalen Road	Trent Vale, Chubb Way	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Blurton and he was also going out for tea. Usually he would go to visit Grandma and Grandad, but they were both feeling under the weather. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had pancakes and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew put on his new watch. Later on we set off on foot to the bus stop. We wen downstairs and onto Temple Street. We cut throught onto City Road and we walked past the hardware shop and around the corner to the bus stop to wait for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. We went outside the bus station and we saw they were working on the site where the old multi-storey car park used to be. They were painting the fences with new artworks. We went bnack to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus arrive on stand. As it arrived we saw it was First Potteries 35949 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35949 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we went upstairs. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street onto Bethesda street where we crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road. We ran forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down through Shelton along Cauldon Road and we turned left onto Station Road outside the railway station. We went forwards onto A52 and we followed the road around to the right and under the railway line. We crossed over the A500. We continued into Stoke centre along Church Street. We went out of the other side of Stoke and up Hartshill Road into Hartshill. We turned left into The Avenue and we ran down to Hilton Road and we turned right into the hospital. We ran through the hospital and we turned right onto the A34. We ran up to Newcastle and forwards onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We headed to the toilet and Matthew used the facilities. Once off the bus we waited for a bus back to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 63357 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 63357 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and when we got to Hartshill we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We ran over the railway line and canal and we went up to Snow Hill. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew visited the toilet. Once off the bus we set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street. We went forwards onto Tontine Street an onto Tontine Square. We continued onto Market Square and around the corner to Greggs. Matthew picked a caramel shortbread fot later. We headed back through the sqiares onto Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we went to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage, chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we retrned to the bus station. We crossed over the ring road and onto Lichfield Street. We headed into the bus station and we waited for a bus to Fenton. The bus came on stand and 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 towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 we ran under the railway line onto City Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. When we got to Albert Square we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. we went upstairs and chilled out in his room. Hr used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Matthew had a can of Coke. Matthew put his watch on charge. A short time later we arrived to take Matthew to Blurton. Matthew came downstairs and got in the car. We decided to invite uncle Dave with us so he could come to the pub later. We gave uncle Dave a call to ask if he was ready to go and he was. We set off along Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Wheildon Road and we stopped to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off up Wheildon Road. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we continued through Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto the A5035. We got back to Blurton just after 15:20. We went into the house and Matthew went on his comnputer. He had a sausage and tried some soda stream orangeade. Latther on he had some toast and a can of Irn Bru. Just before 17:30 we set off on foot all the way to the bus stop on Magdalen Road. Whilst we waited for our bus we saw First Potteries 63346 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63346 in Blurton

A short time later we saw our bus around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63111 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63111 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road. We sat down towards the back of the bus and we set off onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line into Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane and we climbed the hill into Hanford. We turned right into Wilson Road and we turned left Church Lane and we ran down the hill and joined the A34 and we crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale. We turned right into Harpfields Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63111 as it continued towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 63111 in Trent Vale

We set off on foot to the pub and as we got there we saw mum and uncle Dave arrive. We walked into the pub and Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 67150 on a #22 to Longton and D&G Bus 3014 on a #22 to Longton. We got in the car and we set off onto the A34. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through the west end and into Stoke. We stopped at the petrol station and we filled up with petrol. We set off onto London Road and we ran forwards onto Campbell Place. We followed the road onto Church Street and we turned right onto Liverpool Road. We veered right onto Elenora Street and we turned right onto Copeland Street. We continued onto Glebe Street and we turned left onto Church Street. We turned right onto Wheildon Road and we stopped to drop off uncle Dave. We ran back up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. At Heron Cross we turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed the A50. We ran through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street and we turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. Once in the house Matthew went on his computer. After having his medication, Matthew had a slice of cake and can of Dr Pepper. Matthew did the Blog and did an e-mail. Matthew went to bed around 00:30... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Kidsgrove 01-10-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6011	Fenton, Fenton Manor	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
63174	Newcastle BS	Kidsgrove, St Thomas's Church	38	First Potteries
63364	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Tunstall, adj stop T2	38	First Potteries
796	Tunstall, adj stop T2	Hanley, stop S6	104	D&G Bus
63116	Hanley BS	Fenton, Alfred Street	6A	First Potteries
67179	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
63171	Hanley BS	Sandyford, Hollywall Lane	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 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 Copeland's Tours MIB 302. We up to the next bus stop. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6011 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 6011 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Travel Express HK75 ZTF. 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. We waited for a back to Talke Pits. After a short while we saw D&G Bus 764 on a #94 to Congleton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63174 on a #38 to Butt Lane.

First Potteries 63174 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Talke Pits before sitting down towards the back of the bus. set of out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran Northwards past the bus garage and we ran through Milehouse. We ran Northwards to the McDonald roundabout and we turned left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto Chesterton High Street. We turned right onto Crackley Bank and we ran through Crackley and Red Street. We crossed over the A500 and we veered left onto Talke High Street. 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 we went down the steps and got onto the the Trent and Mersey canal at tunnel northern where we veered left onto the path that runs along side the railway line. We came out by the Station Road and we turned right onto the A50 and onto Heathcote Street and Matthew visited the toilet. As we walked through the King Street and we stopped at Wrights Pies and Matthew had a sausage roll, can of Coke and a Manchester Tart. When we had finished in the shop we set off across King Street. As it was a nice day we sat on the seats and watched buses on Stafford Street and ate a sausage roll, can of Coke and a Manchester Tart. We walked back down King Street and we turned left onto Attwood Street and we turned left onto Liverpool Road and up to the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 136 on a #95 to Biddulph.

D&G Bus 136 in Kidsgrove

A short time later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 63364 on a #38 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63364 in Kidsgrove

We got on the bus and we booked to Tunstall before we sat down. We set off along the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards through Sandyford past the retail park. 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. 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 D&G Bus 796 on a #104 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. We turned right onto Greyhound Way and forwards onto Pavillion Drive. At top we turned right onto Festival Way and we crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Stafford Street and we walked across Tontine Square past the TK Maxx. Once we had finished we went to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. after visiting shops in the shopping centre we walked down Tontine Square. We continued along Tontine Street. We continued through Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63116 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63116 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot on the road at the back of Victoria Road. We turned right onto George Street and we turned left onto Leopold Street. We stopped at the playground and Matthew had a can of Coke. We continued along Manor Street. We crossed over City Road and we went back to the residential unit. Matthew went to his room to chill out and use his computer. He also watched buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Scraggs 1580 VT. We continued up City Road and we walked around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for a bus towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63172 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew visited the toilet. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63171 on a #103 to Crewe. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto Trinity Street and we went past the former RBS now a new shop. We turned left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams we followed the road around to the left and then back onto marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Burslem 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 we continued North onto the A50. We ran past the BP petrol station and we conitnued for a few stops before we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went into the club and Matthew had a mixed grill with beans washed down with a glass of Coke. Afterwards we went outside and waited for a taxi to Fenton Bingo Buzz. We got in the taxi and we set off onto the A50. We turned onto the A527 and we ran down the hill into the Chatterley Valley and onto the Southbound A500. We ran through Longport and Etruria into Stoke and we came off the A500 onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and we follosed the road to the left alongside the railway line. We passed the railway station and we ran to Joiners Square. We turned right onto Victoria Road and we turned right into the retail park. We stopped at the bingo hall and we went inside. Matthew had a glass of Coke and played some Bingo. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards went to the Co-op shop. We set off onto Victoria Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and right onto Baker Street. We got out of the car and we walked onto Christchurch Street and went into the shop. Matthew bought a bottle of Coke and a cake. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and he chilled out in his room. Matthew had a bottle of Coke and ate his cake. Matthew had a shower and got ready for bed. He watch TV and used his computer. Matthew went to bed at 00:00... Mark

Trip to Bentilee / Newcastle 30-09-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6002	Stoke, stop C4	Newcastle BS	9	D&G Bus
35685	Newcastle BS	Stoke, Lytton Street	25	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 Belper he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Belper and we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Hanley. After tea Matthew went for a walk to Aldi to get some shopping. We set off onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we went down the hill to Aldi. Matthew brought his shopping and then we got a lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off onto Victoria Road and we turned right onto Manor Street and left onto City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. In the back of the First garage we saw relatively new arrival First Potteries 35688. We continued along Dividy Road and we stopped near to Wrenbury Crescent. We visited the Respite place and went upstairs to the kitchen Matthew had sausage chips and gravy for dinner followed by a trifle. Matthew went to his room and chilled out. After the visist we went back to the residential unit. We said goodbye and we went downstairs and got in the taxi. We set off onto Dividy Road and we headed Eastwards to Adderley Green. We turned right at the round about onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill and down into Longton. We joined the one-way systam and we turned right onto Commerce Street. We crossed over the A50 and we joined the Westbound carriageway. We came off at Heron Cross onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch street and left again onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we left onto Church Street. We crossed the road to wait for the next station bound bus. As it got closer we saw that it was D&G Bus 6002 on a #9 to Clayton. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left onto Princes Road past the old 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 out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and up onto Ironmarket Halifax cash machine to get some money out for an upcoming trip. When we had finished we walked along Ironmarket and down Castle Walk and we visited Home Bargains. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We walked up Castle Walk and we e returned to the bus station. After a short time we saw Stanton's of Stoke AS05 BUZ on the Go2 to Cheadle. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35685 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton 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. We went forwards onto Church Street and the bus topped in the town centre. After a brief stop we continued over the A500 and we got up and got off the bus just before the railway bridge. We walked up City Road and we cut across onto Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch music videos on his television. Later on Matthew went downstairs and went in a car to Normacot. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we continued onto Heron Street. At the traffic light we went straight onto Blurton Road and we turned left onto the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 at Longton and we turned left onto baths Road. We continued onto Market Street and we went straight onto Uttoxeter Road. We crossed over the A50 and into Normacot. We turned left onto Meir Road and left again onto Spring Road. We turned right onto Bengry Road and we stopped at the takeaway dessert shop. We picked up iced sprinkle sponge cake. Once we had the food we got in the car and we set off along Bengry Road. We turned right onto Alexandria Road and at the top corner we saw Premier Travel YD63 UMC. We turned right onto Meir Road and we ran towards Lightwood. At the roundabout we ran forwards onto Belgrave Road, We joined the Westbound A5035 and we turned right onto Drubery Lane. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We ran past the new petrol station and up the hill to Heron Cross where we saw Travel Express BG61 KTK. We crossed over the A50 and we ran forwards onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we arrived back at the residential unit. Whilst he waited we saw red minibus BG08 NJF.

BG08 NJF in Fenton

We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He also watched buses out of the window. After a few minutes we saw Greenhous Fleet services DV15 YFE.

Greenhous Fleet services DV15 YFE in Fenton

Matthew went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and right onto City Road. We walked past Philpots and at the roundabout we turned right into Burger King. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished eating we walked back along City Road and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a drink of orange. 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 / Trentham 29-09-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63101	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, Lytton Street	11X	First Potteries
63146	Stoke, Lytton Street	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63175	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
63171	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63146	Newcastle BS	Stoke, adj stop C1	11X	First Potteries
67155	Stoke, stop L1	Trentham, Pacific Road	21	First Potteries
67151	Trentham, Pacific Road	Stoke, stop L2	21	First Potteries
6004	Stoke, stop C4	Penkhull, Princes Road	9	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. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Notts & Derby 742. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63101 on a #11X to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. We went under the railway line and got off the bus just before the railway bridge and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 394.

Copeland's Tours MIB 394 in Stoke

A short tme later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63146 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63146 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sitting down. The bus set off down City Road and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street and onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We walked up towards the top end of the bus station whilst we waited for something we could catch. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 63175 on a #101 to Stafford. We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Garden before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham where we saw ABC Supreme KX64 AFF. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63175 as it continued towards Stafford on the #101.

First Potteries 63175 in Trentham

Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. we walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. Matthew had a sausage and cheese oatcake washed down with glass of Coke. Afterwards Matthew had an Victoria sponge cake. After finishing eating Matthew went 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. When we had finished we returned to Hanley. We set off onto the Northbound A34 and we saw red minibus BK60 CKL. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63171 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63171 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. Matthew went to the toilet and we walked out of the bus station onto Hassell Street and we turned left onto High Street and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We continued along High Street and we turned right onto Hassell Street and we turned left onto Castle Walk and we past the former Pound Bakery. We stopped at Greggs. Matthew picked a caramel shortbread fot later. We headed back through the Castle Walk. We stopped at the benches at the end to drink the can of Coke. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63146 on a #11X to Hanley.

First Potteries 63146 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke. We passed through Church Street 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 67155 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 at the end of London Road and we turned right onto the A34 and we went under the A500 into Hanford. We turned left onto Church Lane and we ran up to the top of the hill. We turned right into Wilson Road and at the end we turned left onto New Inn Lane. We turned left onto Pacific Road and we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Pacific Road and we turned right into Constance Avenue. We turned right into Winnipeg Close and we turned right into Michigan Grove. We walked back to into Michigan Grove and we turned right into Winnipeg Close. We turned left into Constance Avenue and we turned left into Pacific Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #21 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Constance Avenue and we stopped. We continued around the loop and we re-joined 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. As we joined the 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 we set off along London Road. We turned right into the A52 and we turned left onto South Wolfe Street and we ran past the Stoke Indoor Market. We turned left into Church Street to wait for a First bus up to Penkhull. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6004 on a #9 to Westbury Park. We got on the bus and we booked to Penkhull before we sat down. We set off along Church Street and off up the hill along Hartshill Road and we went up the hill through Hartshill. We turned left onto Princes Road past old school. We turned right onto St Thomas's Place where we got up and got off the bus. We walked onto St Thomas's Place and we turned left onto Princes Road. We crossed over Frederick Avenue and forwards onto Westland Street and we stopped at one of the house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished the drink we returned to Fenton by car. We got in the car and we set off onto Westland Street and we turned right onto Stone Street. We turned left onto Princes Road past old school. We turned right onto St Thomas's Place and we turned left onto Newcastle Lane. We turned right onto Hilton Road and left into the hospital grounds. Matthew waited in the Ambulance waiting area for a couple of hours. We had finished we returned to Newcastle. We got in the car and we set off out of the hospital and we crossed Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. Travelling up towards Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street and we turned left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran through onto City Road. We ran under the railway bridge and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road we turned left onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We crossed over and onto Manor Street. We stopped at the Fenton Community Hall and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. Matthew had a ham sandwich and sausage rolls. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Meir 28-09-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63356	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11X	First Potteries
63356	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew in the residential unit and was going out for tea, but first he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew chilled out in his room until it was time to go out. We saw City Centre Central BF60 WCP parked up outside. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63356 on a #11X to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63356 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and onto Hartshill Road and past the former pub where we are building a new convenience store. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We walked out of the bus station and we saw First Potteries 63346 on a #39 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63346 in Newcastle bus station

We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at Cash Converters. We walked up High Street and we stopped at Subway and Matthew had a chicken Sub with a cup of Coke and a cookie. We crossed over and we walked across to the bowling alley and then Matthew had a few games of bowling. We walked back onto High Street and we walked onto Hassell Street. We continued down Castle Walk and we stopped Bristish Heart Foundation Home and Fashion and Matthew bought some boots. We walked down Castle walk and stopped at Cancer Research. We continued up Castle Walk and we went down to the bottom end of the bus station. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63352 on a #101 to Stafford. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63356 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63356 in Newcastle bus station

Whilst we waited for the bus sto be readied for service, we saw Hotspur 573 on a #64 to Shrewsbury.

Hotspur 573 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window and we saw Safeguard HX70 FUT. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set of onto temple street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we turned right onto Heron Street. We ran forwards onto Blurton Road and we turned left onto the Eastbound A50. We ran up to Meir and we turned left onto the A520. We turned right onto Woodville Road and we ran onto Meir Square. We continued onto Colclough Road and we parked up. We went into the village and Matthew had a can of Coke. Matthew went to the the toilet and afterwards we returned to Blurton. We set off along Colclough Road and we turned right onto Staunton Road. We turned left onto the A520 and we turned right to join the Westbound A50. We came off at Longton and we ran onto Roslyn Road. We turned left onto the A5035 and we ran through Dresden into Blurton around 15:12. Matthew chilled out on his computer and had a red velevet cheesecake and a can of Cherry Coke. We wrote the Blog and watch TV. Around 16:49 we got ready to return to the residential unit. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw silver minibus D11 SCX parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we ran around the one-way system. We turned right onto Campbell Place and left onto Hartshill Road. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station. We continued onto the Southbound A34. We headed down to the Cherry Tree where we had tea. Matthew had a glass of Coke. Afterwards he had hunters chicken and fries followed by cheesecake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off and we carried on along the A34 and we turned right onto Barracks Road. We turned left onto Ryecroft and we pulled up. We dropped out our friend and we continued along Ryecroft and onto the one-way system. We ran up George Street to Hartshill and we went forwards onto Shelton New Road past the site of the former furniture shop where they are now building new houses. We ran into the valley and we joined the Southbund A500. We ran to Stoke and we turned left onto the A500 at City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.