Trip to Stoke / Trent Vale 31-05-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67175	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop P	11	First Potteries
35936	Stoke, stop N	Stoke, Hancock Street	25	First Potteries
63113	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries
67155	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67155	Hanley BS	Trent Vale, Black Lion	21	First Potteries
67155	Trent Vale, Black Lion	Stoke, Adj stop Q	21	First Potteries
67141	Stoke, adj stop M	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	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. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford Rent-A-car YM70 BXL outside there yard. We waited for a bus to Stoke. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67175 on a #11 to Park Site. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. 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 35936 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 and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 35936 before it carried on towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35936 in Stoke

Once off the bus we walked up to the A52 and we saw First Potteries 35949 on a #25 to Keele. We turned left onto Mawson Grove and we went into Hanley Park. We went to the pavillion and the cafe was closed! We returned to The Parkway and we turned right onto Cleveland Road. We continued onto Regent Road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We stopped at Venus Fish Bar and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Fanta Orange. Whilst we ate we saw Leons coach 238. When we had finished eating we crossed over the ring road and cut through onto Birch Terrace. We turned right onto Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Tontine Street. We crossed the square and we went to Greggs and we brought a chocolate brownie. We continued along Parliament Row and into the shopping centre. We found a seat and Matthew ate his chocolate brownie. When we had finished we headed out of the shopping centre onto Parliament Row. We went forwards onto Tontine Street and we continued onto Lichfield Street. We went into the bus station and Matthew went into the toilet. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw a next #6 come on stand. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63113 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 63113 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 up Victoria Road and we went sharp 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 and back to his room. Matthew used his computer and watched television in his room. We went downstairs and we walked onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car WM23 EWG outside there yard. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. After crossing over the A500 we ran into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road. We ran under the railway line and up through Shelton. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 67155.

First Potteries 67155 in Hanley bus station

Once off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. We afterwards we waited for a bus towards Trent Vale. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67155 on a #21 to Trentham. We got on the bus and we booked to Trent Vale before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran part the railway station before going right onto Glebe Street. After a brief stop we continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. The bus rounded the corner onto Campbell Place and forwards onto London Road. We continued through the West End and Oakhill and past the former Oakhill pub. We ran into Trent Vale and we turned left onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus. As we set off towards the pub we saw First Potteries 67179 on a #22 to Newcastle. We went into the pub and Matthew found a seat where he could see out of the window. We walked into the pub and Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters matthew had a cheesecake with custard. whilst at the pub highlights of the bus sightings were First Potteries 35935 on a #101 to Stafford and ABC Supreme HV22 HKK heading Northwards. When he had finished eat Matthew set off onto the A34 and around the corner onto London Road to wait for the bus back towards Stoke. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67155 on a #21 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along London Road and we ran through Oak Hill and 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 and we walked along Campbell Place and we turned right onto Church Street. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67141 on a #11 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 onto 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 walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. later on he had a Crunchie and a slice of Millionaire's Shortbread. Matthew looked at buses on the Internet and watched the television. 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 Hanley / Kidsgrove 30-05-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
8701 VT	Fenton, Lordship Lane	Hanley BS	50	Stanton's of Stoke
35936	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
67180	Newcastle BS	Tunstall, Catholic Church	99	First Potteries
63113	Tunstall, Furlong Road	Kidsgrove, Meadows Road	3	First Potteries
63365	Kidsgrove, St Johns RC	Hanley BS	3A	First Potteries
67150	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries
67179	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67179	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going the bus and going to visit uncle Dave 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 we saw First Potteries 47520 on a #11 to Hanley. A short time later we saw Travel Express GN14 DVX. Matthew got ready to go to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and As it got closer we saw that it was dud Stanton's of Stoke 8701 VT on a #50 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto the ring road and 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 waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35936 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35936 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we went upstairs and we sat down. We set off out of bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned left onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto College Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we past the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning right onto City Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran 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 at the roundabout. We came into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we walked down High Street and we walked onto Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #4A to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63179 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw a bus to Hanley arrive on stand. It was First Potteries 67180 on a #99 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67180 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Tunstall before sitting 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 headed through Wolstanton. We turned right onto Porthill Bank and we we went down the hill and over the A500. We went through Middleport and at Trubshaw Cross we went left onto Brownhills Road. We joined Tunstall High Street and we turned sharp right onto Scotia Road and left into the Boulevard. We ran down the hill past the park and we went forwards onto Queens Avenue and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over Queens Avenue and Boulevard. We crossed over Scotia Road we ran around through the A50. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63113 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 63113 in Tunstall

We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We went down the High Street past the City Centre Central depot and past the Tesco Express. We ran to towards Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5371. As we turned into the B5371 and we headed into Kidsgrove Methodist Church. Matthew to the toilet and I ordered the food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we walked down the B5371 to the Hanley bus stop. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 50 on a #95 to Audley.

D&G Bus 50 in Kidsgrove

A short time later we saw the bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 63365 on a #3A 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 the B5371 and we turned right onto 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 we ran into Burslem town centre. We ran past the site of the new Kiln Gate Retail park and we continued into Cobridge and down into Hanley. We joined Hope Street and we ran forwards to Stafford Street. We turned right at the end past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street before entering the bus station. We let the bus empty and Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63365.

Inside First Potteries 63365

When we got off the bus we went to look for a service that would get us back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67150 on a #6 to Parkhall.

First Potteries 67150 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. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67179 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67179 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 where we saw Intercity PG19 ENH. 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 waited for a bus towards the Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65041 on a #22 to Longton. We walked up to the top end of the bus station. We returned to Hanley of First Potteries 67179 on the #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. we sat down. 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 and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we carried on along King Street and we visited Costa Coffee. Matthew had a bottle of Irn Bru. Once we had finished we walked through King Street past the site of the new Burger King. We forwards onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road we went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Dave's house. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of toffee cheesecake. After tea Matthew helped uncle Dave set up the Christmas Tree. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue we crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Masterson Street and we turned left onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Bentilee / Newcastle 29-05-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67143	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. 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 63146 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 First Potteries 67176. 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 and we saw Travel Express SM65 DMY. We turned left onto Christchurch street and left again onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We saw First Potteries 67172 on a #11 to Hanley. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67143 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 where we saw Roseville FD70 YDT. 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 67143 before it returned towards Hanley on a #11 service.

First Potteries 67143 in Newcastle bus station

We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down High Street and we visited a cash machine. We turned left into Church Street and we turned left onto Bridge Street and we went under the subway on to the A34. We turned left Dunkirk and we saw white minibus SN56 FCL. We walked up Castle Hill Road and we right onto Stanier Street. We got out of the taxi and we saw grey minibus YJ73 AKH.

YJ73 AKH in Newcastle

When we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew went outside and went on the slide. He also spent time in the soft play area. A short time later Matthew went inside and had some twirl chocolate bar. We watch buses out of the window we saw Priory Adult Care EJ21 RNU. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We set off onto Stanier Street. When we returned to Fenton in a Intercity taxi. We set off along Stanier Road and we turned left onto Pool Side. We turned left onto Dunkirk and we turned right onto Knutton Lane. We around the roundabout and back onto the Ryecroft and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. We veered left onto Shelton New Road and we stopped briefly near to the old Gilberts furniture shop. We continued down Shelton New Road through the traffic lights and we turned right to join the Southbound A500. We stayed on the high level road and we came off 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. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Trentham 28-05-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67175	Hanley BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
35936	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67178	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
67178	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop Q	11	First Potteries
35943	Stoke, stop Q	Newcastle BS	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 the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the dentist and we saw First Potteries 67174 on a #11 to Newcastle. Matthwe went into the living room and we went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw Little Den Nursery LX61 BFM. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street. We turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road. We ran under the railway line and up through Shelton. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and we saw D&G Bus 798. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got a picture of First Potteries 67154.

First Potteries 67153 in Hanley bus station

Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus to Trentham. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 91 on a #100 to Stone.

D&G Bus 91 in Hanley bus station

As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67175 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 67175 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 we ran down John Street and e turned right onto Bethesda Street and we turned left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hil and at the roundabout we turned Shelton New Road. We ran over the canal and railway line. We ran through the cross road up to Hartshill and at the roundabout we ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one-way system and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned right into the bus station. After a brief stop we Continued onto Barracks Road and forwards onto the Southbound A34. We ran past the hospital into Trent Vale and under the A500 into Hanford. We continued into Trentham and when we got opposite to the old Trentham Gardens entrance 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 Totally delicious. Matthew had a ham sandwich washed down with bottle of Coke. Afterwards Matthew had an ice cream in a waffle cone. 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. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 35936 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35936 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we went upstairs and sitting down. 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. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at McDonalds. We went to the toilet. Afterwards we went down High Street and we turned left onto Hassell Street. We continued onwards to the bus station. We saw First Potteries 67158 on a #99 to Chell Heath. Whilst we saw D&G Bus 124 in the layover.

D&G Bus 124 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 112 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67178 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67178 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. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto and cut through onto City Road and we saw Premier Travel DS15 XTN. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67178 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked around the corner onto Campbell Place and we walked up to Sainsbury's. Matthew brought a valentine's day card in Sainsbury's and afterwards we walked back along Campbell Place and we turned right onto Church Street. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 35943 on a #25 to Keele. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Church Street and off up the hill along Hartshill Road and we passed the Noah's Ark pub and Just after the pub we turned left by the Co-operative Food store and we headed to the hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ERS Medical FJ21 HGG. We bounced our way through the hospital grounds over the severe speed bumps and we joined the North bound 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. We stopped in a few shops including Claire's and up Castle Walk. After visiting New Look we walked back down Castle Walk and we turned right into Ironmarket. We stopped at the pub and matthew went to the toilet before having a glass of Coke. Matthew also had tea. He had a burger and fries followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned onto Ironmarket and we turned right onto Castle Walk and into the bus station. We got a Lucky Seven taxi back to Fenton. We set off onto Stubbs Street and we turned left onto Barracks Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A53. We ran around the one-way system and we turned left onto the A52. At the end of George Street we veered left onto Shelton New Road and we ran towards Shelton. We crossed over the A500 and we turned right onto the Southbound carriageway. We came off the A500 near to Hyde Park corner and we turned left onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road, left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to Matthew's room and Matthew chilled out 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.

Trip to Fenton / Apedale 27-05-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
M350 JBO	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Lowes Transport

Today was a bank holiday and later on Matthew was returning to the residential unit. Baileys was closed today, so we decided to go to Apedale for dinner. Matthew woke up just after 08:00 to have his medication. Matthew got up just before 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We set off around 11:30 to fetch uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road past the former Coral shop which is new going to be flats. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued down Wheildon Road and we joined the Northbound A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we followed the one-way system. We turned right onto Campbell Place. We turned left onto Church Street and we ran forwards onto Hartshill Road. As we ran up the hill we saw blue minibus T400 CVC. We continued down to the edge of Newcastle. We continued down to the jubilee roundabout and we ran forwards onto Barracks Road where we saw D&G Bus 135 on a #1 to Audley. We turned right onto the Northbound A34 to Chesterton. We turned left onto Wolstanton Road and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Loomer Road. We ran to the end of Loomer Road and into Apedale Country park. We parked up near to the visitors centre. In the other car park we saw blue minibus CY16 BUV.

CY16 BUV in Apedale

We went inti the visitor centre and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards he sat down and I ordered the food. Matthew had a full English breakfat washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we went for a short walk. The 12:30 departure on the railway was tender engine 5662. We walked along the path by the locomotive sheds and we saw Simplex 13 parked up outside and an unidentified white National Grid locomotive. We walked back onto the main path and back to the visitor centre. We went in and Matthew had a Twister lolly. We sat outside on a bench whilst we ate our lollies. When we had finished we returned to the car and we had a short drive around the city. We got in the car and we set off out of the Apedale Country Park onto Loomer Road and at the roundabout we at the roundabout we went right onto London Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran to the edge of town. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the Jubilee Roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. We went past the bus station which was empty. We turned left onto the A34 and we saw silver minibus RX13 YXH. We turned left onto The Avenue and we ran to Harthill. AS we got to the other end we caught up with First Potteries 35943 on a #25 to Hanley. We turned right onto Haftshill Road and we passed First Potteries 35942 on a #25 to Keele. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we went around the one-way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we ran forwards onto City Road. We went under the railway bridge and up the hill into Fenton. We continued onto King Street and we ran through Foley and into Longton. We ran under the railway bridge and forwards onto Market Street. We followsed the one-way system right onto Commerce Street and at the roundabout we turned right onto The Strand. As we headed down The Strand we saw First Potteries 63172 on a #6 to Hanley. We ran under the railway bridge and onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and we turned left onto Duke Street. We joined the high level A50 and we turned left onto Blurton Road passing First Potteries 63115 on a #23 to Hanley. We ran through Blurton and at the roundabout we turned right onto Church Street. We turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. We went in the house and we chilled out writing some of the Blog. Matthew used his computer and had a can of Cherry Coke. We saw silver minibus FY55 EVC. Just before 16:30 his transport back to the residential unit turned up and it was Lowes Transport M350 JBO. We got on the bus and we set off onto Beaconsfield Drive passing silver minibus WR14 YAK. We continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road and we went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw silver minibus YR11 OJC. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew had a bottle of Coke. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. we saw Lucky Seven SF16 EBU.

Lucky Seven SF16 EBU in Fenton

For tea Matthew had chicken & rice. Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Hanley. We went downstairs and it was an Intercity taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor street. At the end of manor street awe turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down to joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we parked up in the small car park in front of the pub. We went into the Coachmakers Arms. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had 1/2 a Coke. After we had finished we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went to his room and chilled out. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used 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.

Trip to Bury / Heywood 25-05-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
3274	Bury Interchange	Heywood, (Stop C)	163	Go North West
3282	Heywood, (Stop A)	Bury Interchange	163	Go North West
20601	Bury Interchange	Radcliffe BS	513	Rotala Diamond
4125	Radcliffe BS	Bury Interchange	524	Go North West
15399	Bury Interchange	Prestwich, (Stop C)	135	Stagecoach Manchester
11835	Prestwich, Orange Hill Road	Bury Interchange	135	Stagecoach Manchester

Today we decided to re-visit Bury. No research was done for the trip, other than to look where we ate last time we visited and to look at the weather. The weather was forecast for dry weatherwith some sunshine. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up at 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Just after 12:00 we got n the car and we set off to pick ip uncle Dave. We set off through Blurton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road past the former Coral shop which is new going to be flats. We turned left onto Hollybush Road and we stopped to try and find some tissue in the car as mum had a nosebleed. We continued along Holybush Road and we turned right onto Central Drive. We turned right onto Highfield Drive and we turned left to rejoin Blurton Road. We continued through Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued down Wheildon Road and we ran down to the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we followed the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we stopped at Sainsburys to fill up with petrol. Once we had filled up we turned right onto London Road and ran forwards onto Campbell Place. We turned left onto Church Street and we turned right onto Stoke Road. We joined the Northbound A500. As we travelled Northwards up the A500 we saw Belle Vue Coaches YD24 EPX, City Centre Central WJ17 VGG, YT65 ACV, Hammonds YN65 XCU and silver minibus MC15 BUS. We got onto the Northbound M6 at junction 16. Traveling up the M6 we saw black minibus FG23 YXS, grey minibus YM22 DKD and an unidentified Megabus coach. As we wree runing late we decided to stop at Knutsford service for dinner. We pulled into the service and parked up. In the car parked we saw grey minibus BG21 NHU.

BG21 NHU in Knutsford services

We headed into the building and Matthew used the toilet. We initially went to have burger KIng, but the prices were ridiculous, so we went onto the bridge and had KFC instead whilst we waited for the food Selwyns BV23 ZXF(#550) & 333(#550) went past underneath the bridge When the food arrived Matthew had a chicken fillet, chicken popcorn, fries, beans and gravy washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we went downstairs and we got back into the car. We set off out of the service station and we saw blue minibus DA64 WJO. We conrinued onto the M6 and we saw Stanton's of Stoke VT18 ??? and Lochs & Glens SJ73 HWA. We joined the Eastbound M62 and we ran to the clockwise ring road M60. We came off at Junction 17 onto the Northbound A56 as there were reports of problems on the M66. We headed Northwards through Besses o' th' Barn and Whitefield and we ran Northwards towards Bury. We turned right onto Parkhills Road and left onto Market Street. We decided to get out were so we could look at the parked up coaches. We saw Globe Holidays YN07 OPG.

Globe Holidays YN07 OPG in Bury

Also seen was Stanley Coaches P2 STX.

Stanley Coaches P2 STX in Bury

As we walked towards the interchange we saw Stagecoach Manchester 27955 on a #95 to Salford.

Stagecoach Manchester 27955 in Bury

We headed towards the ring road and as we were about to cross we saw Transdev Rosso 1761 on a #483 to Burnley.

Transdev Rosso 1761 in Bury

We entered the Interchange and we saw First Manchester 44579 on a #468 to Rochdale. We went around to the toilets but the toilet we closed due to vandalism. We decided to catch something out quickly and go to a pub. Around the other side of the Interchange we saw Stagecoach Manchester 49104 on layover.

Stagecoach Manchester 49104 in Bury Interchange

As we headed back into the main Interchange we saw Rotala Diamond 20618 on a #512 to Bolton.

Rotala Diamond 20618 in Bury Interchange

We went into the Interchange and we saw a double decker getting ready for service. As we got closer we saw it was Go North West 3274 on a #163 to Piccadilly Gardens.

Go North West 3274 in Bury Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked Bee Network bus only ticket at £5 each before we went upstairs. As the rear of the top deck was empty Matthew took a picture inside Go North West 3274.

Inside Go North West 3274

We set off out of the bus station and straight onto the Eastbound A58. As we entered the road we passed the row of coaches parked in the distance on Market Street. We continued East to the M66 and we went under and into Heap Bridge. We turned right onto Heap Brow and left onto Bury old Road. Around a 1/4 of a mile down the road we turned right onto Sutherland Road and left onto Argyle Street. We ran through a housing estate the entire length of Argyle Street and past some shops and then we turned left onto Pilsworth Road. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A58 again and we ran into the west end of Heywood. There was a short one way system around town and after passing the Wetherspoons pub we came to the Eastbound bus stop where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed ove the road and we went around to the front of wetherspoons. We went in the pub and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards Matthew sat with uncle Dave and I got drinks from the bar. Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we came out of the pub and we turned right to walk to the bus stop. We waited for something back towards Bury. A short time later we saw a double decker approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Go North West 3282 on a #163 to Bury.

Go North West 3282 in Heywood

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus only day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. We set off along the A58 and we turned left onto Pilsworth Road. We turned right onto Argyle Street and we run to the other end of the estate and we stopped at the triangle at the end of the road where the Westbound bus stop is situated. We continued down to the A58 along Sutherland Road, Bury Old Road and down Heap Brow. After going under the M66 we climbed the hill up into Bury and around the town centre and market before we turned right into Haymarket Street. We then turned right into the bus station and went onto stand. Once off bus we saw Stagecoach Manchester 49101 on a #475 to Heywood.

Stagecoach Manchester 48101 in Bury Interchange

We had a look around to see what we might catch. We saw First Manchester 69630 on a #467 to Rochdale. As it got closer we saw it was Rotala Diamond 20601 on a #513 to Farnworth.

Rotala Diamond 20601 in Bury Interchange

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network any bus tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the interchange and we turned left onto Haymarket Street. We crossed the A58 onto Knowsley Street and we turned left onto the A56. We headed Southwards for a short while before turning right onto Radcliffe Road. We crossed over the River Irwell and we ran forwards onto Bury Road. We turned left onto Spring Lane and right onto Rectory Lane. We continued onto Church Street West and we went under the Metrolink tram line. We ran along Deansgate and we ran forwards onto Dale Street before entereing the new bus station. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and Matthew got another picture of Rotala Diamond 20601 before it continued towards Farnworth.

Rotala Diamond 20601 in Radcliffe bus station

We headed back through the bus station and we we went into Lidl. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we went shopping. We bought a chocolate cheescake brownie, a pack of single twirls and a bottle of lemon and lime water. We paid for the items and we headed back towards the bus station. On the way we saw Stagecoach Manchester 15395 on a #98 to Bury.

Stagecoach Manchester 15395 in Radcliffe bus station

We sat in the bus station and Matthew ate his cheesecake brownie and a Twirl. As we were eating we saw a bus come into the bus station. As it approached we saw it was Go North West 4125 on a #524 to Bury.

Go North West 4125 in Radcliffe bus station

We got on the bus and placed the Bee Network bus only day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Deansgate. We contined onto Church Street West and we ran forwards onto the A6053 and we headed Eastwards for about a mile. We crossed the river Irwell and we joined the Northbound A56. We ran for about a mile before we veered right on to Knowsley Street. We crossed over the A58 and we ran forwards onto Haymarket Street before turning right into the Interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we considered what we might catch next. Matthew was considering doing Rotala Diamond 30683 which was on a #511 to Bolton.

Rotala Diamond 30683 in Bury interchange

Across the way we spotted an interesting looking double decker. As we got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 15399 on a #135 to Manchester.

Stagecoach Manchester 15399 in Bury Interchange

We decided to do the Stagecoach double decker as it was 15 years old and wouldn't be in the fleet for too much longer. We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network anybus ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Haymarket Street. We crossed the A58 and we ran forwards onto Knowsley Street. At the end of the street we veered left to join the Southbound A56. We headed Southwards through Whitefield and Besses o' th' Barn and we turned left onto the A665. We crossed under the Metrolink and over the M60 and we continued Southwards into East Side of Prestwich. We got up and got off the bus near to the Heaton Park Metrolink station and Matthew got another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 15399 as it continued towards Manchester.

Stagecoach Manchester 15399 in Prestwich

Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we headed to the nearest pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a glass of Coke each and sat down. It was just after the final whistle in the FA Cup final, and Manchester Utd had beaten Manchester City by 2 - 1. We finished out drinks and we went outside to meet uncle Dave. We walked Northwards up the road to the nearest stop. As we walked to the stop we saw Stagecoach Manchester 19482 going North. As ther had been a gap in the service, we assued that we would not have to wait too long for the next bus. About 5 minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 11835 on a #135 to Bury.

Stagecoach Manchester 11835 in Prestwich

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the rear section on the bus. The bus set off Northward up the A665 and we crossed the M60 and went past Besses O'th Barn tram stop and onto the A56. We ran past the A6053 and past the site of a former Esso petrol station which is being converted into a EV charging hub. We ran for about a mile before we veered right on to Knowsley Street. We crossed over the A58 and we ran forwards onto Haymarket Street before turning right into the Interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we took a few pictures and we saw First Manchester 69635 on a #467 to Rochdale. We set off through the bus station and headed towards the A58. We walked behind the market and we went under the subway onto the car park back to the car. We got in the car and matthew had a can of Irn Bru. We set off onto Spring Street and we turned left onto the A58. We turned left onto Market Street and we crossed over the East Lancs Railway line to Heywood. We turned right onto Wellington Road and left onto the Southbound A56. We ran down the hill and over the River Roch before stopping at the chips shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. When I had finished eating we set off onto the Southbound A56. We ran down towards Prestwich and we joined the anti-clockwise M60. We joined the Westbound M62 and we headed into Chesire. We joined the Southbound M6 at Lymm interchange and we continued through Cheshire. As we travelled down the M6 we saw Z Carz HK57 LGW. We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we ran though Longport and Etruria into Stoke. We came off the A500 and we diverted onto Wheildon Road. We dropped off uncle Dave and Matthew got out to use the toilet. Once we had dropped off uncle Dave we set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now an Indian Restaurant. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we saw green minibus R482 NDM parked up. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 20:45. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. We watched TV and Matthew got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:00... Mark