Trip to the Etruria Transport Rally 20-09-2026

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

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

S18 WAF in Etruria

We visited the toilets at Etruria Industrial Museum and afterwards we went into the tearoom. Matthew had a slice of cake and a can of coke which came to a very reasonable £1.70. We walked back to the car and we drove down Castlefield Street. We turned right onto Shelton New Road and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran through Stoke to Sideway and we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off at Longton and we turned left onto Baths Road. We passed Longton Interchnage and we turned right onto Market Street. We turned left onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill to Adderley Green. We turned right onto the A5272 and we turned right to go and look at the buses and coaches parked up at Scraggs. We saw recent arrival 449 GYN parked up in the yard. We turned left onto the A5272 and left onto Anchor Road. We turned right omto Mossfield Drive and we drove to the far end. We got out of the car and we walked around the back of the D&G Bus garage. We saw D&G Bus 3014 parked up in the row.

D&G Bus 3014 in Adderley Green

Also seen was D&G Bus 169.

D&G Bus 169 in Adderley Green

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

First Potteries 67147 in Adderley Green

On the end of the row was First Potteries 67148.

First Potteries 67148 in Adderley Green

Another bus was First Potteries 67181.

First Potteries 67181 in Adderley Green

We walked past the pertol station onto Anchor Road and we turned right onto the path behind the depot. As we walked along the path of note was First Potteries 35949. We turned left over Wass's site footpath and we walked up the hill back to the car. We got in the car and Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. We set off along Mossfield Drive and we turned right onto Anchor Road. We ran down the hill into Longton and we turned left onto Uttoxeter Road. We turned right onto Commerce Street and at the roundabout we turned right onto THe Strand. We got out of the car and waited for a bus. We saw it was First Potteries 63103 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sitting down. The bus set off down The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down under the railway bridge onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and we to got up and got off the bus. We set off down King Street and we turned left onto Duke Street. We joined the A50 link road up to Heron Cross and we joined the Westbound A50. We ran along Stanley Matthews Way and we passed D&G Bus 6009 on a #24 to Norton. As we approached the pub we saw D&G Bus 5221 on a #27A to Bentilee. We turned at the roundabout and we went back down Stanley Matthews Way. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off at Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we dropped off uncle Dave. We ran back up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. At Heron Cross we turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed the A50. We ran through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street and we turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. When we got back Matthew had a scotch egg and a can of Dr Pepper. For tea Matthew had steak slice, chips and beans.

Trip to Stafford / Wolverhampton 19-09-2026

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

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

Alfa A143 in Stafford Services

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

AVA Coach PT68 AVA in Stafford Services

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

Chaserider 163 in Stafford bus station

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

Select Bus 37 in Stafford bus station

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

Select Bus 37 in Wolverhampton

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

NX West Midlands 4882 in Wolverhampton

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

NX West Midlands 5416 in Wolverhampton bus station

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

NX West Midlands 5416 in Low Hill

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

NX West Midlands 4894 in Low Hill

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

NX West Midlands 4894 in Park Village

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

Lets Go! 23 in Park Village

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

NX West Midlands E1139 in Wolverhampton bus station

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

Chaserider 639 in Goldthorn Hill

As we got off the bus we missed Rotala Diamond 32323 on a #27A to Wolverhampton. We realised that we could not get back for the 16:55 to Cannock and the following bus would not get us back to Stafford until nearly 20:00! We decided to get back to Wolverhampton and catch something North so that mum would not have as far to drive to come and pick us up. We waited for the next bus into town. As= short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Chaserider 5214 on a #25 to Wolverhampton.

Chaserider 5214 in Goldthorn Hill

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

Arriva Midlands 3798 in Wolverhampton bus station

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

Rotala Diamond 15021 in Wolverhampton bus station

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

Inside Rotala Diamond 15021

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

Rotala Diamond 15021 in Fordhouses

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

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 18-09-2026

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

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

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We paused for a while and we continued along Church Street. We followed the one-way system to the left onto Liverpool Road and left again onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and left onto Glebe Street. We went under the railway line and we turned left onto Station Road. We turned right onto College Road and we ran up through Shelton. We continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road and onto Bethesda Street.We turned right onto John Street and up into the bus station and we got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed down John Street and we turn ed right onto Bethesda Street. We went into the museum . Matthew went to look at the Spitfire and also watched a short film. When we had finished in the museum we set off onto {iccadilly and we walked up to Harleys. Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we walked down Piccadilly and we looked at a cafe on the corner of Cheapside but it was closed. We continued down Piccadilly and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto John Street and we walked past the bus station onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we went to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finishde we crossed over the ring road onto Lichfield Street and we went into the bus station. We waited to catch another bus. We decide to do First Potteries 67152 which was on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street through the road works and at the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Heron Street and we went through the traffic lights at Heron Cross onto Blurton Road. After crossing over the A50 we continued along Blurton Road into Blurton and by Critclow's Corner we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfiled Drive and we ran through the estate and we saw First Potteries 67141 on a #22 to Longton. as far as the Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthew Academy where we got up and got off the bus. We had a walk through Blurton we walked along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and we turned right onto Ripon Road. We saw the site on Ripon Road where they are going to demolish the flats Barker & Bell House. We walked back along Ripon Road and we turned left onto Finstock Avenue. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we walked back to the bus stop and we waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later First Potteries 67152 returned on the #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We ran along Beaconsfield Drive and at the end we turned left onto Church Road. At the mini roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we went through the traffice lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to the shop. Matthew bought a flapjack. Matthhew ate the flapjack whilst waiting for a bus. A short time later a bus came on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67151 in Hanley bus station

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

Trip to Newcastle / Kidsgrove 17-09-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63177	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
47519	Newcastle BS	Kidsgrove, St Johns RC	38	First Potteries
63345	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Hanley, stop S7	38	First Potteries
63174	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	38	First Potteries
35948	Newcastle BS	Thistleberry, Gallowstree Lane	25	First Potteries
35942	Thistleberry, Gallowstree Lane	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
6003	Newcastle BS	Stoke, Lytton Street	9	D&G Bus
6008	Stoke, Lytton Street	Meir, Lansbury Grove	1	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Newcastle. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. On the way we saw First Potteries 67145 on a #11 to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 63177 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63177 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. 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. Once off the bus we had a walk around Newcastle. We waited for a bus towards Trentham. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 763 on a #35 to Chesterton.

D&G Bus 763 in Newcastle bus station

Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus towards Kidsgrove. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 47519 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 47519 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 walked onto the A50 and onto Heathcote Street and Matthew visited the toilet. As we walked through back across the A50 and we turned left onto Station Road and we went down the railway line at tunnel northern where we veered left onto the path that runs along side the steps and got onto the the Trent and Mersey canal and we walked around the corner onto the B5371 and we visited the church to look at the poppies. We set off along the B5371 and we turned left onto Liverpool Road and up to the bus stop. A short time later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 63345 on a #38 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63345 in Kidsgrove

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off along the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards through Sandyford past the new retail park into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street. We continued down the High Street and we ran past the former Co-operative bank. We turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto Scotia Road and past the the old bus garage before running up the hill into Burslem Town centre. We ran through the light onto Waterloo Road and up the hill into Cobridge. We ran down the hill towards Hanley and then up into town along Hope Street and Stafford Street. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Stafford Street and we walked up Piccadilly into Tontine Square. We continued along Tontine Street. Once we had finished we went to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. after visiting shops in the shopping centre we walked down Tontine Square. We went into Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63174 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63174 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and then we joined the clockwise ring road. At the end we turned left onto Etruria Road before going under the A53 onto Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Forge Lane past a the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford where we ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We decided to do a bus up to Thistleberry. We waited for a bus to appear. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35948 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35948 in Newcastle bus station

We got on and booked to Thistleberry before we went upstairs and we sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road we turned right onto Ryecroft. We veered left onto Merrial Street and after a brief stop we ran forwards onto Church Street. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto the A525. We turned right into Orme Road and we saw St Giles And St George's academy MF68 AFJ. We continued along Orme Road before we re-joined the Westbound A525. We got up and got off the bus. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. It was First Potteries 35942 on a #25 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 the A525. We went past the scrapyards which is going to be the site of some new houses. We turned left onto Orme Road. We ran through the estate and to the end of the road. We turned left onto the A525 and at the roundabout onto the Southbound A34. We ran down two roundabout and we went left onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6003 on a #9 to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road. At the roundabout we went left onto Newcastle lane and we ran up the hill into the centre of Penkhull. We turned left onto St Thomas Place and forwards onto Princes Street. We past the old school. on the left old North Staffs Royal Infirmary. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran down into Stoke. We passed through Church Street and the bus topped in the town centre. After a brief stop we continued over the A500 and we got up and got off the bus just before the railway bridge. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 6003 before it continued to Hanley.

D&G Bus 6003 in Stoke

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6008 on a #1 to Meir. We got on the bus and we booked to Meir before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up City Road and 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 got up and got off the bus. We got in the car and we went along Brookwood Drive and we where work has started to build new flats. we turned left onto the A520 and passed the site of the new special school being built. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran fast to the edge of Longton and we came off the A50 onto the end of Lightwood Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Longton down The Strand and we turned left onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. When we got back we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew went to Farmfoods Bucknall. Matthew went downstairs and we got in a 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 turned right onto the A52 and we ran past the railways station to Joiner Square. We ran to Bucknall and we turned right into the car park. Matthew did his weekly shop and afterwards got back in the car. We set off onto the A52 and we headed through Joiners Square and past the university. We ran past the railway station and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and afterwards Matthew went to the pub. We set off on foot along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and into the pub. It was someone's birthday and Matthew had some egg sandwiches and we sang Happy Birthday and blew out candles on a cake. Matthew had a glass of Coke and some birthday cake. When we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and over City Road. We went forwards onto Christchurch Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room to use his computer and watch buses. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Longton / Stoke 16-09-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Longton, Exchange	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries
6012	Fenton, Smithpool Road	Longton Interchange	1	D&G Bus
6009	Longton Interchange	Stoke, Lytton Street	1A	D&G Bus
35939	Stoke, Lytton Street	Hanley, stop J1	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67181 on a #23 to Hanley. Later on Matthew went downstairs to do his shopping. We set of onto City Road. After crossing over the road we turned right into Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. Part way down Victoria Road. We turned left off Victoria Road and towards the supermarket. In Aldi Matthew picked up his weekly shopping and we got a lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went 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 Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left into Baker Street. We continued onto Glebedale Road and we went to the doctors. We returned to the residential unit along Baker Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We got in a car and we set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and we turned left onto the A50. We ran through Longton. We turned left onto Baths Road. Matthew went to Tesco Extra. Once out of the taxi we walked through onto The Strand and went to the Cafe Delight. Matthew had a brunch washed down with a can of Coke. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. The bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. We continued down to Aldi and we did some shopping. After we had done the shopping we got a Lucky Seven 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. we went upstairs to his room and use his computer. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw First Potteries 63354 on a #11X to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching and we saw it was D&G Bus 6012 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 6012 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street and we passed through Foley We ran forwards into Longton. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over King Street and onto Transport Lane. We walked down The Strand and we under the railway line into Longton Transport Interchange. We looked at the bus time and we saw the first bus towards Stoke was to D&G Bus #1A service. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6009 on a #1A to Audley. 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 Interchange onto Baths Road and we turned left under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC. As we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran down the hill towards Stoke. We went under the railway line and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of D&G Bus 6009 as it continued towards Audley.

D&G Bus 6009 in Stoke

We walked along City Road and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We got off the bus and we crossed obver the road to the stop opposite to wait for a #25 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As soon as it cam into view we knew it was First Potteries 35939 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley. before we sat down. The bus set off out of Stoke town centre and across the A500. We crossed under the railway line before turning left onto the A52 to the left and we went forwards onto Station Road before turning right onto College Road. At the top off College Road we continued onto regent Road before turning left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed the ring road onto Bethesda Street and we turned right onto John Street. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Bagnall Street and we went past the town hall. We walked up Tontine Street and we turned right onto Parliament Street. We turned left onto Parliament Row and across Tontine Square and into the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We went to the first floor and Matthew visited Superdrug. Matthew brought some of his weekly shopping. Once we had finished we went out of the Shopping centre onto Stafford Street. We continued onto Lichfield Street and we went to the bus station. Matthew visited the toilet and we crossed over Lichfield Street. We called for a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off down Lichfield Street and over the ring road. We ran down to joiners Square and we went over the roundabout onto Victoria Road past Adsa and the B&M. We turned right onto Manor Street and we turned right onto City Road and we ran down the hill to Smithpool Road. We turned left and left again onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto 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. We walked up to Victoria place and we turned left onto Victoria Road. We walked down the hill to the park. In the park Matthew had a sit down and ate a washed down with a can of Coke. We left the park onto Beville Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road and we turned right onto Hitchman Street. We turned left onto Fountain Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street 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 15-09-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67145	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35939	Newcastle BS	Trentham Estate	101	First Potteries
35939	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
6010	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	1A	D&G Bus
67155	Fenton, Albert Square	Blurton, Consett Road	23	First Potteries
67154	Blurton, Pembridge Road	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Newcastle. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. On the way we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 67145 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. 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. Once off the bus Matthew got a picture of First Potteries 67145 before it returned towards Hanley on a #11X service.

First Potteries 67145 in Newcastle bus station

We walked out of the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Trentham Gardens. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35939 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35939 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Garden before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford and we continued down through to Trentham. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. we walked around the North end of the lake and we went to the retail village. Matthew went to the retail village and visited the Millets. Once we had finished shopping we walked down to The News Kiosk Matthew brought can of Irn Bru. We went into the gardens and we walked to the North West corner and we stopped to benches sit down on the benches. Matthew had a can of coke. We walked clockwise around the lake to the lakeside café and Matthew went to the toilet and we stopped at the Cadwaladers and had a burger and followed by a Bakewell Tart washed down with a can of dandelion & burdock. When we had finished around the North end of the lake and Matthew stopped to got to the toilet. later on we walked through the retail village and we walked to the the garden centre. Once we saw Prospect Coaches PR74 ASK.

Prospect Coaches PR74 ASK in Trentham

Another vehicle seen was Johnsons YP23 NCJ.

Johnsons YP23 NCJ in Trentham

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 35939 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35939 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 Castle Walk and we stopped at the British Heart Foundation charity shop and looked for some bedroom furniture. Whenwe had finished looking we headed back to the bus station. We saw a bus on stand. We saw it was D&G Bus 6010 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G Bus 6010 in Newcastle bus station

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 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 then crossed over City Road. Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. We went upstairs and to his room to chill out. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. When we had finished we returned to the bus stop to wait for the next bus to Blurton. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Newstead before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50 onto Blurton Road. We ran down the hill and we went past the BP garage. We ran up the hill towards Critchlow's Corner and we turned right onto Church Road and we turned right onto Beaconfield Drive. We ran to the other end and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off to foot and we turned left onto Consett Road. We stopped at Willow barns. Afterwards Matthew used the toilet. Matthew had a can of Coke. We got ready to go out and we set off around 15:00 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Consett Road. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and we turned right onto Ripon Road. At the bus stop. On the way to the bus stop. We waited for the next first bus towards Fenton. A short tme later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Ripon Road onto we turned left onto Finstock Avenue. We turned right onto onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. At the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and up the hill into Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we went through the traffice lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and and we turned left onto Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked around the corner 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. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street for We stopped at the Fenton Community Hall and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. Matthew had a ham sandwich and sausage rolls. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.