Trip to Newcastle / Audley 19-08-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
37146	Newcastle BS	Stoke, stop N	25	First Potteries
63171	Stoke, adj stop Q	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
101	Newcastle BS	Tunstall, adj stop B	94	D&G Bus
135	Tunstall, adj stop B	Newcastle BS	94	D&G Bus
65001	Newcastle BS	Audley, Council Offices	4	First Potteries
67159	Audley, Library	Newcastle BS	4	First Potteries
63115	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to stay local. We checked the weather and it was for cold mainly dry weather with some snow showers. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to Widnes he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Afford rent-a-car MX70 CJF. We turned up around 11:30 and we went out to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the railway line and onto the A52. We crossed over the A500 and we ran through stoke on the one-way system. We continued uo into Hartshill on the A52 and we ran up the hill and towards Newcastle. At the roundabout we veered left onto George Street and down the hill. We ran forwards onto Brunswick Street and parked up on the right hand side. Matthew went to see mum who was having her hair cut and coloured. Afterwards Matthew retruedn to Fenbton by car. We got in the car and we ran down to Newcastle on the one-way system. We went arounf the roundabout and onto the A52. We ran back towards Hartshill and we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We Crossed over the A500 and we got onto the Southbound side. We ran through Stoke and we came off 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 we went back residential. After picking up the phone we got onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the railway line and onto the A52. We crossed over the A500 and we ran through stoke on the one-way system. We continued uo into Hartshill on the A52 and we ran up the hill and towards Newcastle. At the roundabout we veered left onto George Street and down the hill. We ran forwards onto Brunswick Street and parked up on the right hand side. Matthew went to see mum who was having her hair cut and coloured. We walked up George Street and we saw Aimee's GW55 SON in between runs on the #109. Afterwards we walked back down George Street and over the roundabout onto Ironmarket. We walked down Barracks Road and we saw First Potteries 32627 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32627 in Newcastle

We went into the bus station and we Waited for a bus towards Stoke. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 160 on a #9 to Westbury Park.

D&G Bus 160 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later our bus appeared. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 37146 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 37146 in Newcastle bus station

We got on a purchased Smart Day ticket at for £5.20 each. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 37146 before we went upstairs.

Inside First Potteries 37146

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. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme KX14 EBZ & E-zec patient transport OU18 CEF. We turned left 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 where we got up and got off the bus. We got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 37146 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 37146 in Stoke

Once off the bus we went around the corner onto Campbell Place and we crossed over the road. We stopped at the old London Grill cafe and Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a can of Coke. We continued forwards onto Campbell Place and we turned right onto to the Newcastle bus stop. When we got to the stop we waited for the the next Newcastle bus to appear. We saw D&G Bus 160 on a #9 to Biddulph. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63171 on the #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63171 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off 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. We walked onto Stubbs Street and we saw D&G Bus 101 on layover.

D&G 101 in Newcastle bus station

We had a look around to decide what bus we would catch next. We got on the bus and we flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout onto the A527. We turned left onto Wulstan Drive and we turned right onto the Hempstalls Lane. We continued onto Hoon Avenue and forwards again onto Hassam Parade. We turned left onto the B5369 and right onto Oldcastle Avenue. We turned left onto Hanbridge Avenue and we turned left onto Bradwell Lane. We turned right onto Bursley Way and at the roundabout we went forwards onto Arnold Grove. We turned left onto Bradwell Lane and we went past the Potters Wheel pub. We continued left to the roundabout and we ran down Porthill Bank and crossed over the A500. As we crossed over the A500. We ran forwards onto the A5271 and we veered left onto Brownhills Road. We went to the top of the hill and we ran forwards onto Tunstall High Street. At the top end of the high Street we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 101 as it continued towards Congleton.

D&G 101 in Tunstall

We walked a few paces down the High Street and we entered the Tunstall Cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and I ordered his toffee cheesecake and a can of Coke. Once Matthew had finished eating we said goodbye and we crossed the road. We wanted to go back towards Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 32648 on a #3A to Talke.

First Potteries 32648 in Tunstall

A few minutes later we saw a bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 135 on a #94 to Newcastle.

D&G 135 in Tunstall

We got on the bus and we flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver. The bus was nearly empty so Matthew took a picture inside D&G Bus 135 before we sat town towards the back of the bus.

Inside D&G 135

We set off down the High Street and forwards onto Brownhills Road. As we travelled down to Trubshaw Cross. We ran forwards along the A5271 through Longport and over the A500. We climbed up Porthill Banks and surprisingly we turned right. Bradwell and Hempstalls to pick up that section of the route. We turned right onto Arnold Grove and we went past the cemetery. We turned left onto Bursley Way and then left onto Bradwell Lane. We turned right onto Hanbridge Avenue. We turned left onto Dimsdale Parade West and then right onto Hassam Parade. We turned left onto Wulstan Drive and we turned right onto the A527 into Newcastle. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout and we ran down Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus and we set off towards where mum had parked the car. On the way we saw First Potteries 44515 on a #72A to Clayton Village.

First Potteries 44515 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 65001 on a #4 to Wereton.

First Potteries 65001 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. At the roundabout we went left onto the A52 and we veered left onto Merrial Street. We turned right onto High Street and then forwards onto Liverpool Road. We rejoined the A52 and at the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran North through Cross Heath and we turned left onto Brymbo Road. We turned right onto Holditch Road. As we travelled up we saw Cabability YJ64 BWW. At the roundabout we turned left onto London Road. we ran pas the site of where Lidl would like to put a new store somewhere. At the next roundabout we went North up the B5500 and through Chesterton. We turned right onto Crackley bank and we ran a few hundred yard before turning left onto Birch House Road. We turned right onto Holly Road and we ran to the top. We turned left onto Cedar Road and we ran Westwards to the B5500. We travelled North out into the open countryside to a junction. At the junction we turned left Megacre and we ran up into Wood Lane village. We ran around the village along High Street and right onto Apedale Road. We turned right onto Church Street and right again onto Woodcroft. At the end we turned onto Megacre and we returned back to the B5500. We continued Westwards into Bignall End and then forwards into the centre of Audley village where we decided to get off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 65001 as it continued towards Wereton.

First Potteries 65001 in Audley

We decided to go up to the council offices where is a toilet. As we got closer we could see the gate on outside of the building was closed. We decided to return to the bus stop via a path up to a raised green, which had a tree and a stone in the centre. It was Audley Millenium Green. We walked down along Church Street. We stopped at the Co-op and Matthew had a bottle of Coke. We crossed over the road and we headed to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Audley

We got on the bus and we flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Street and we turned right onto the B5500 through Bignall End and then we turned right onto Megacre and we ran around Wood Lane. We returned to the B5500 along Megacre and we continued Eastwards into Crackley. We turned left onto Cedar Road and then we turned left onto Holly Road. we ran through the estate onto Crackley bank and we ran down into Chesterton. We ran through Chesterton along the B5500 and we turned left onto London Road. Part way along we turned right onto Holditch Road and we ran through the industrial estate. We re joined the A34 and we ran south towards Newcastle. By the old bus depot we turned left onto Liverpool Road and then left onto the A52. At the Jubilee roundabout we turned right onto barracks road and then we entered Newcastle bus station. The bus set off out of the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew visited the toilet and we saw First Potteries 65040 on a #4 to Audley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63115 on a #4A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63115 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we Smart Day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the roundabout onto the A53 and we ran up and over into Etruria. We crossed the A500 and and we headed up to Festival Park. We left the A53 onto Forge Lane passing the site of the new pub being contructed. We came back towards the A53 along Festival Way. We crossed under the A53 and we ran up Etruria Road and into Hanley. We continued onto trinity Street before turning right into Stafford Street and after a short wait we continued past the town hall onto Bagnall Street and into the bus station. We then got up and got off the bus. Matthew used the toilet and then we walked over to the John Street. On the way over we saw Whippet FX22 a #023 to London Victoria.

Whippet FX22 in Hanley bus station

We visited the toilet before going over to John Street car park to take a few bus pictures. We went up a floor and we saw First Potteries 65035 on a #6 to Weston Coyney.

First Potteries 65035 in Hanley bus station

Also seen was required First Potteries 65732 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 65732 in Hanley bus station

Another bus seen was First Potteries 63118 on a #7A to Biddulph.

First Potteries 63118 in Hanley bus station

We headed back to the bus station . We crossed over Lichfield Street and we walked over to Birch Terrace and we crossed over the ring road to meet mum at the Venus Fish Bar. For tea Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. whilst we ate we saw an unidentified Castell Coaches coach. Once we had finished eating we set off down Lichfield Street and into joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout We turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards Stoke. By the railway station we veered left along the A52 and we ran parallel to the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his roon to watch TV and chill out. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. He also ate the a toffee Crisp. 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.