Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 16-09-2025

Trip to Etruria / Wolstanton 15-09-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
NX13 XDJ	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Shelton Care Group
NX13 XDJ	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was going back to the residential unit, but not before he had been out for dinner and to get his weekly shopping. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up just after 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready and we went out just before 12:00. We set off to Newcastle to pick up our friend. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and onto the A5035. We continued to Trentham and we turned right onto the A34. We ran through Hanford and we crossed the A500 and we continued through Trent Vale and we saw grey minibus WX08 AUJ parked up. We continued through into Newcastle and we turned right onto Barracks Road and we passed the bus station. We saw First Potteries 63103 on a #11 to Hanley. We turned left onto Ryecroft and stopped to pick up our friend. After we picked him up We crossed over Ryecroft we ran forwards onto the A53. We ran around one-way system and onto the A52. We ran up to Hartshill and we ran forwards onto Shelton New Road. We turned right onto Garner Street and we stopped at the food truck. Matthew had a cumberland ring with bacon and egg washed down with can of Coke. When we had finished we set of to the shop. We bran along Garner Street to Etruria and we turned left onto the A53. We veered left onto Forge Lane. We ran forwards onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned left onti the Etruria Valley Link Road passing First Potteries 67157 on a #38A to Waterhayes. We went under the A500 and we turned left onto the retail park and we saw First Potteries 67172 on #501 Festival Park retail. We parked up and we saw grey minibus GJ09 YKB parked up.

GJ09 YKB in Wolstanton

Also seen was blue minibus SF21 DRX outside of Asda.

SF21 DRX in Wolstanton

We went into the shop and we did Matthew weekly shop. We went outside and we saw black minibus SA74 RXB. We set off through the retail park and we turned left onto the A527. We ran to the top of the hill and we turned left to follow the A527 into Newcastle. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we pulled up. We dropped out our friend and we continued along Ryecoft. We did a u-turned and we turned right onto Barracks Road. We turned left onto the A34 and we headed through Trent Vale and we saw Stanton's of Stoke PSU 969. We continued under the A500 and into Hanford. At trentham we turned left onto the A5035. We ran into Blurton. Matthew went to the toilet and I picked up the key. We got back into the car and we set off. We through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive and we saw blue minibus JG52 JUL. We crossed over onto Bedale Place and then we headed up the hill to friend As we areived in the street they were just returning. So they came over to us and we handed over the Easter Eggs. After a brief stop we headed back down to Beaconsfield Drive and left into Blurton. We got back around 15:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and had a can of dandelion and burbock and a piece of marble cake. We wrote some Blog and afterwards Matthew returned to the residential unit. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw silver minibus YM19 CFD parked up. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. 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. He chilled out in his room using his computer and watching buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had a Lamb Mince Pasta Bake Cheese & Bacon and a can of Irn Bru followed by a followed by cake. Matthew chilled in hos room for a while before we went out. Later on we went downstairs and we saw it was Shelton Care Group NX13 XDJ. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street. and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke and on the one way system. We followed the road onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Street. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we followed the road around back onto Church Street. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and edge the edge of Newcastle we ran onto George Street. We went forwards onto the ring road and we crossed the roundabout onto Ironmarket. We parked up and and we went to the pub. For dessert he had chocolate fudge cake with ice cream washed down with a glass of Coke. When we had finished we set off along Ironmarket to the High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we walked past the bus station. We walked onto the ring road and past the new council building and into the park. After we had finished in the park we returned to the minibus. We returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group NX13 XDJ. We got on the bus and we set off onto the roundabout and we turned right onto barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran down to Trent Vale. We turned left onto Harpfields Road and we went forwards onto Keelings Drive. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through Boothen into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line into Fenton. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on 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 Solihull / Coventry 13-09-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6909	Longbridge, Railway station	Solihull, Railway station Stop G	49	NX West Midlands
36757	Solihull Interchange	Coventry Pool Meadow BS	82	Stagecoach Midlands
36755	Coventry Pool Meadow BS	Knowle. Wilson Arms	87	Stagecoach Midlands
66	Knowle. Wilson Arms	Solihull. Stop	A8	LandFlight
1925	Solihull, Stop SM	Yardley Wood,	27	NX West Midlands
E259	Yardley Wood,	King's Norton,	18	NX West Midlands
6906	Kings Norton, CA	Rubery, Great Parks	49	NX West Midlands
4721	Rubery, Great Parks	Longbridge, Railway station	49	NX West Midlands
4722	Longbridge, Railway station	Rubery,	49	NX West Midlands

Today was the second day of our short break in the West Midlands. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 09:00 and got dressed. Around 09:30 we went to the bar and we ordered breakfast. Matthew had a full Englishs Breakfast. After we had finished we returned to the room. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke and afterwards used the toilet. We grabbed the trip bag and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We crossed Longbridge Lane and we waited at the bus stop. A short few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 6909 on a #49 to Solihull.

NX West Midlands 6909 in Longbridge

We got on the bus and we booked a nBus Group Day ticket at £9.20 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down along Longbridge Lane and we turned left onto Cofton Road. We continued onto Lilley Lane and we ran forwards onto Rednal Road. We turned left onto Vardon Way and we turned left onto The Fairway. We turned right onto Wychall Lane and left onto Westhill Road. We turned right onto Camp Lane and left onto the A441, We stopped at Kings Norton railway station and we did a u-turn at the roundabout and headed Southwards down the A441. We turned left onto Foyle Road and we turned left onto Shannon Road. We crossed over Primrose Hill and we continued onto Sisefield Road. We turned left onto Hillmeads Road and turned left onto Walkers Heath Road. We continued onto Harbinger Road and we turned left onto Bells Lane. We continued Eastwards onto Druids Lane and we crossed over the A435 onto Maypole Lane. We continued onto High Street and we turned right onto Aqueduct Road. We ran forwards onto Green Lane and we turned left onto Haslucks Green Road. We entered the station at Shirley and we re-joined Haslucks Green Road. We turned right onto the Southbound A34 and we ran into Shirley town centre. We turned left onto Solihull Road and we turned right onto Danford Lane. We turned left onto the B4102 and we headed towards Solihull. As we approached the railway station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 6909 before it continued to Solihull town centre.

NX West Midlands 6909 in Solihull

We walked around the corner onto Station Approach and towards the Interchange. We saw National Express West Midlands 6708 on a #4A to Solihull.

NX West Midlands 6708 in Solihull Interchange

Also seen was LandFlight 68 on a #601 Solihull town circular service.

LandFlight 68 in Solihull Interchange

We crossed over the road to wait for our next bus. Whilst we waited we saw National Express West Midlands 6132 on a #4 to Birmingham.

NX West Midlands 6132 in Solihull Interchange

A short time later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Midlands 36757 on a #82 to Coventry.

Stagecoach Midlands 36757 in Solihull Interchange

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Group Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the Interchange and we turned left onto the B4102. We ran into the town centre and we re-joined the B4102. We ran out of town and we crossed over the A41. We ran through Catherine-de-Barnes and we continued into Hampton-in Arden. We past the railway station and we past a HS2 building site before crossing over the A452 and running into Meriden. We turned right onto the B4104 and we ran to the end of the bypass before headed back Westwards and then joining the Eastbound A45. We came off the A45 at the edge of Coventry and we headed West into Allesley Green along Parkhill Drive. We did a u-turn at a roundabout and we turned left onto Rye Hill. We turned right onto Birmingham Road and we ran into Coventry along the A4114. On the edge of the City Centre we turned left onto the A4053 ring road and we turned right onto Upper Well Street. We turned left onto Corporation Street and we ran forwards onto Hales Street. We ran past Coventry Transport Museum and Swanswell Gate before we enetered Pool Meadow bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a few pictures. We saw Chalfont coach YT24 BUV on layover.

Chalfont YT24 BUV in Coventry bus station

We walked aruind the outside of the bus station and onto Pool Meadow to get a few bus pictures. We saw National Express Coventry on a #12X to the University of Warwick.

NX Coventry E234 in Coventry bus station

After taking a few picture we walk back to the outside corner of the bus station and we stopped at the bus station cafe for something to eat. Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by chocolate fudge cake and custard washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we walked back to wher we got off the bus and we waited for something back towards Solihull. A few minutes laterwe saw a bus come on stand. It was Stagecoach Midlands 36755 on a #87 to Solihull.

Stagecoach Midlands 36755 in Coventry bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Group Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Fairfax Street and we turned left onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Ironmonger Row and right onto The Burges. We turned left onto Corporation Street and we ran forwards onto Queen Victoria Road. We ran forward onto Greyfriars Road and we turned right onto the B4544. We crossed the ring road and we headed Southwards down the A429. As we passed the railway station we saw an unidentified Coachleasing.com Northern Counties double decker on a service to the CBS Arena. We ran out of the city centre and we turned right onto the A45. We veered left onto Charter Avenue and we saw an unidentified Catteralls of Southam coach on the main road. We turned left onto Sir Henry Parkes Road and we ran around the Cannon Park Shopping Centre. We continued through the Campus onto Gibbet Hill Road and into the University bus station! After a brief stop we ran back Northwards up Gibbet Hill Road and we turned left onto Westwood Heath Road. We turned left onto Cromwell Lane and right onto Hodgetts Lane. We turned left onto the B4101 and we headed Eastwards. We turned right onto The A452 and we ran inti Balsall Common. We turned left onto Station Road and we re-joined the Westbound B4101. We ran through Temple Balsaal and we continued Westwards into Knowle where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Midlands 36755 as it continued towards Solihull.

Stagecoach Midlands 36755 in Knowle

We crossed over the road and we went into the Wilson Arms. Matthew used the toilet and we headed to the bar. We attempted to get served, but the bar staff completely ignored us and there seemed to be a weird and unfriendly atmosphere so we left with spending our money. We crossed back over the road and and we waited for next bus. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was LandFlight 66 on a A8 Solihull circular service.

LandFlight 66 in Knowle

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Group Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up the A4141 and we crossed over the M42 at junction 5. We ran forwards onto the A41 and we came off on the sliproad towards Solihull. We joined the Northbound B4025 and we ran forwards onto the B4102. We Turned left onto Poplar Road and we entered the town centre where we got up to get off the bus. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside LandFlight 66 before we got off.

Inside LandFlight 66

Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of LandFlight 66 as it continued on the A8 service.

LandFlight 66 in Solihull

We walked around the corner onto Station Road and we went to the pub across the road. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a small glass of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and we crossed over the road. We were waiting for a bus back West towards Longbridge. Whilst we waited we saw National Express West Midlands 4731 on a #49 to Longbridge.

NX West Midlands 4731 in Solihull

Also seen was National Express West Midlands E231, on layover in between runs on the #6 to Birmingham.

NX West Midlands E231 in Solihull

A few minutes later we saw an interesting bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 1925 on a #27 to Rubery.

NX West Midlands 1925 in Solihull

We got on the bus and we flashed to nBus Group Day ticket. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside National Express West Midlands 1925 before we sat down.

Inside NX West Midlands 1925

We set off along Station Road and we turned left onto Princes Way. We turned right onto Monkspath Hall Road and we headed Southwards. We turned left onto Alderminster Road and we turned right onto Widney Lane. We ran forwards onto Longmore Road. We turned right onto Blenhelm Road and left onto Lawnswood Avenue. We turned left onto Radbourne Road and left onto Solihull Road. We turned rigth onto the A34 into Shirley and we travelled Nortwards. We turned left onto Haslucks Green Road and right onto Delrene Road. We veered bright onto Acheson Road and we ran forwards onto Barton Lodge Road. We turned left onto Scriders Lane and we turned right on Tixall Road. We turned left onto Highfield Road and we ran past Yardley Wood railway station. We turned left onto Priory Road and right onto School Road. We turned right onto Glastonbury Road and right onto Pandeen Road. We turned left onto Yardley Wood Road and we got up and got off the bus opposite to Yardley Wood bus garage. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 1925 before it continued to Rubery.

NX West Midlands 1925 in Yardley Wood

Once off the bus we worked out which side the road we needed to be to continue Westwards. We crossed over the road and we waited for the bus. A few minutes later a bus that had been parked outside the bus garage moved forwards. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands E259 on a #18 to Bartley Green.

NX West Midlands E259 in Yardley Wood

We got on the bus and we flashed to nBus Group Day ticket. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside National Express West Midlands E259 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside NX West Midlands E259

We set off up Yardley Wood Road and we turned left onto Haunch Lane. We turned left onto Taylor Road and we crossed over the A435. We ran forwards onto Woodthorpe Road and we turned left onto Brandwood Road. We continued onto Monyhull Hall Road and forwards onto Parson's Hill. We continued onto Wharf Road and we turned right onto the Northbound A441. We ran into King's Norton and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw Kev's 203 on a #19 to Northfield.

Kev's 203 in King's Norton

Matthew indicated that he needed the toilet so we walked around to look for a suitable place. We followed th A441 around and we saw a Subway. This had just shut so we ended up going to a bookies. After Matthew had used the toilet we returned back along the A441 and we waited at the bus stops outside of the railway station. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 6906 on a #49 to Rubery Great Park.

NX West Midlands 6906 in King's Norton

We got on the bus and we flashed to nBus Group Day ticket before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off down the A441 and we turned right onto Camp Lane. We turned left onto Westhill Road and right onto Wychall Lane. We turned left onto The Fairway and right onto Vardon Way. We turned right onto Rednall Road and we continued onto Lilley Lane. We ran forwards onto Cofton Road and we turned right onto Longbridge Lane. We ran past the railway station and we turned left onto the A38. We followed the A38 to the right and we ran past McDonalds. We turned right onto Park Way and we followed the road to the right at the roundabout. At the other end of the retail park the bus terminated and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 6906 before it ran empty back to the depot.

NX West Midlands 6906 in Rubery

We decided to got for a drink as we had 20 or so minutes for the next bus. We went into Hollywood Bowl and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we headed to the bar and Matthew had a small glass of Coke. When we had finished we headed outside and we met up with uncle Dave. We crossed the road and waited for next bus. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 4721 on a #49 to Solihull.

NX West Midlands 4721 in Rubery

We got on the bus and we flashed to nBus Group Day ticket before we went upstairs and sat down. We spoke to mum and we decided to do this bus to Longbridge and then do another bus back were to meet mum at Morrisons. The bus set off out of Great Park and we turned left onto the A38. We ran Eastwards for around 1/2 a mile and we turned left to follow the A38. We turned right onto Longbridge Lane and when we got to the railway station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew got another picture of National Express West Midlands 4721 before it carried on to Solihull.

NX West Midlands 4721 in Longbridge

We crossed over the road and we waited for a bus back to Great Park. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 4722 on a #49 to Rubery.

NX West Midlands 4722 in Longbridge

We got on the bus and we flashed to nBus Group Day ticket to the driver for the final time today before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Longbridge Lane and we turned left onto the A38. We followed the A38 to the right and we headed Westwards. We turned right onto Park Way and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 4722 as it continued to the terminus.

NX West Midlands 4722 in Rubery

Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we headed to the car. We dropped the bag in the car and we went into Morrisons to meet mum. Afterpaying for the shopping we headed to the car. We set off out of Morrisons onto Park Way and we turned left onto the A38. We followed the A38 to the left and we turned right onto Longbridge Lane. We stopped at the hotel and we went inside with the snacks. Matthew chilled out on the computer and I walked around the corner to the chip shop. When I came back Matthew had sausage chips and gravy with bread and butter. Matthew had his medication. Later on Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake. We did the Blog, uploaded pictures from the day and wrote an e-mail. Matthew went to bed around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Longbridge / Kings Norton 12-09-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
5507	Longbridge, Railway station	Kings Norton, CA	47	NX West Midlands
6828	Kings Norton, CA	Longbridge, Railway station	47	NX West Midlands

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. It was the first day of a weekend in the West Midlands. Matthew woke up around 08:00 and had his almedication. For breakfast Matthew had crumpets and orange juice. In the morning somebody came to tests the smoke alarm in Matthews room. Later on he went to Hanley He went downstairs and and we went to Hanley by car. We got in the car and we set off onto Temple Street we turned left onto Christchurch Street and crossed over City Road and we turned left onto Victoria Road. We went straight onto Lichfield Street. We stopped at the top of Lichfield Street and Matthew got out. We set off on foot onto Old Hall Street and we turned the corner. We returned down Lichfield Street and we cross over the ring road. We went to the chip shop and Matthew had sausage chip and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we got back in the car and returned to Fenton. We set off down Lichfield Street and we went staright onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto Manor Street and we turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled in his room for a while. Later on he went to the Doctors. He went downsrairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and left onto Baker Street. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and we stopped at the Doctors. After seeing the Doctor Matthew returned to the residentil unit. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto Baker Street past the former Library now vacant. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room. He had a can of Irn Bru whilst he waited. Later on we came to pick him, up and we set off to pick up uncle Dave. Matthew came downstairs and got in the car. We set off from Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Wheildon Road and we stopped to pick up uncle Dave. Matthew went in and he used the toilet before getting back into the car. We continued down Wheildon Road towards the A500. At Stoke we turned right onto the A52 and right onto the Southbound A500. As we travelled down the A500 we saw Stanton's of Stoke double decker coach 87 HBC. We joined the Southbound M6 and we headed through Staffordshire. On the M6 we saw an unidentified JH Coaches coach, brand new First 63700, unidentified South Staffs coach and Leon's 237. At junction 8 we joined the Southbound M5. On the M5 we saw black minibus SB25 PFD. We came off the M5 at Junction 4 and we headed Northwards up the A38. We ran into Longbridge and we turned right onto Longbridge Lane. We crossed over the railway line and we stopped at the hotel. We parked up, checked in and went to the room. We chilled out for a short while and afterwards we went shopping for snacks and to get something to eat. We set off onto Longbridge Lane and we turned left onto the A38. We followed the A38 down to Rubery and we headed into the town centre. We stopped at Tesco and we went in to buy snacks. Whenn we had finished we walked onto the High Street and we saw a couple of buses. We saw National Express West Midlands 7521 on a X20 service to Bromsgrove.

NX West Midlands 7521 in Rubery

Also seen was National Express West Midlands 4940 on a #63 to Birmingham.

NX West Midlands 4940 in Rubery

We walked back to the car and we set off onto the High Street. We ran under the road and we joined the Northbound A38. We followed the A38 into Longbridge and we turned right onto the High Street. We turned right into College Road and we stoped and we parked up at the side of the road. We headed into the Hungry Horse and we sat at a table. We ordered the foot and Matthew had hunters chicken and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream washed down with a glass of Coke. When we had finished eat we retrned to the hotel. We got in the car and we set off onto College Road. We turned left onto High Street and right onto Longbridge Lane. We stopped at the hotel and parked up. We went back to the room and Matthew had his medication. After a quick toilet stop we went out again to do a couple of the local buses. We came out of the hotel and we waited at the bus stop opposite. A short time ater we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 5507 on a #47 to Birmingham.

NX West Midlands 5507 in Longbridge

We got on the bus and we booked to Kings Norton before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off along Longbridge Lane and we turned left onto Turves Green. We ran forwards onto Staple Lodge Road and we ran forwards onto Wychall Lane. We turned left onto Westhill Road and right onto Camp Lane. We turned left onto the A441 and as we approached the railway station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we waited for the bus back to Longbridge. Whilst we waited we saw National Express West Midlands 02 on a #49E to Kings Norton. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 6828 on a #47 to Longbridge.

NX West Midlands 6828 in Kings Norton

We got on the bus and we booked to Lobngbridge before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A441 and we turned right onto Camp Lane. We turned left onto Westhill Road and we turned right onto Wychall Lane. We turned left onto Staple Lodge Road and we ran forwards onto Turves Green. We turned right onto Longbridge Lane and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed into the hotel and we went to our room. We went on the laptop and we updated the Blog and wrote an e-mail. We also uploaded pictures. Matthew had some Tesco bacon fries, a Cherry Bakewell and a can of Irn Bru. Matthew went to sleep around 00:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Kidsgrove 11-09-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67143	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop Q	11	First Potteries
63356	Hanley BS	Kidsgrove, Mount Road	103	First Potteries
67179	Kidsgrove, Queen Street	Hanley BS	7	First Potteries
67159	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries
35946	Stoke, Seven Arches	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
35940	Newcastle BS	Stoke, Lytton Street	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the dentist and we saw City Centre Central PO14 OKZ. Matthwe went into the living room and we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley today. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67143 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. We got up and got off the bus. We set off on foot onto Church Street and we crossed over the A500 onto City Road. The walked along A52 and we turned right onto Lordship Lane and we University Student Accommodation. We went around the corner The Catalyst Building. When we had finished and we said goodbye and we returned to Shelton in a taxi. We set off along the A52 and we turned right onto Boughey Road. Once off the bus we we walked down College Road and we went into Hanley Park for a while. We walk northwards through the park and into the North West corner to the park. After spending a while there we walked to Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we turned right the ring road. We turned into the the stop outside the bus station. Whilst we waited for a bus to Kidsgrove and Matthew visited the toilet. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63356 on a #103 to Crewe.

First Potteries 63356 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we ran forwards onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and left onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto New Hall Street and we re-joined Marsh Street. We ran forwards onto the A50 and we ran through Cobridge up to Burslem. We ran into the centre of town past the old Lloyds bank and onto Scotia Road past the Lidl. We turned left onto Williamson Street and right onto Tunstall High Street. We continued up the High Street past the City Centre Central depot and 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 we walked onto the A50 and onto Heathcote Street and Matthew visited the toilet. As we walked through the King Street and we stopped at Wrights Pies and Matthew had a sausage roll, can of Coke and a Manchester Tart. When we had finished in the shop we set off across King Street. As it was a nice day we sat on the seats and watched buses on Stafford Street and ate a sausage roll, can of Coke and a Manchester Tart. We walked back down King Street and Matthew then magcally teleported to the other side of town to wait for the #7 to Hanley. A short time later the bus arrived and it was First Potteries 67179 on a #7 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67179 in Kidsgrove

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley. We set off onto King Street and we turned left Heathcote Street and we ran forwards onto Attwood Street. We ran forwards onto Whitehill Road and we turned left onto Whitehill Road. We turned left onto Galleys Bank and right onto Newchapel Road. We crossed the roundabout onto Pennyfields Road and we turned right onto High Street. We ran through Packmoor and we continued onto Turnhurst Road. We turned left onto the A527 and at the roundabout we turned right onto High Lane. We ran through to Smallthorne roundabout and we continued long the A5272 through Sneyd Green. We ran into Hanley along Town Road and we crossed over the roundabout onto Quadrant Road. We ran forwards onto Stafford Road and we went past the town hall onto Bagnall Street. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet. We waited for a bus to Fenton. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67159 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. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past 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. Once off we walked back along Christchurch Street and we saw white minibus YD63 UVO parked up.

YD63 UVO in Fenton

We then walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. For a late tea Matthew had donner meat chicken burger and fries washed down with a can of Dr Pepper followed by a New York Cheesecake. We went downstairs and cut through onto City Road. We continued down the hill into Stoke and we turned right onto the A52 and we stood at the bus stop. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35946 on a #25 to Keele. We got on the bus and booked to Newcastle before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off the A52 and we followed the road around to the right and under the railway line. We crossed over the A500. We continued into Stoke centre along Church Street. We went out of the other side of Stoke and up Hartshill Road into Hartshill. We turned left into The Avenue and we ran down to Hilton Road and we turned right into the hospital. We ran through the hospital and we turned right onto the A34. We ran up to Newcastle and forwards onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 35946 before it continued towards Keele.

First Potteries 35946 in Newcastle bus station

Once off the bus we set off along Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street. We turned right onto Ironmarket and we turned left onto Castle Walk. We continued down to the bus station and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35940 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35940 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 35940.

Inside First Potteries 35940

We went upstairs and the top deck was empty too, so Matthew took another picture inside of First Potteries 35940 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 35940

The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the grounds and onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. We went forwards onto Church Street and the bus topped in the town centre. After a brief stop we continued over the A500 and we got up and got off the bus just before the railway bridge. We walked up City Road and we cut across onto Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch music videos on his television. later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Dinnington / Newcastle 10-09-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67172	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 the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW. Once we were ready we went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We got in the car and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and we saw past the former day centre. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and right onto City Road. As we ran up onto King Street we passed the site of the new Burger King being built. We turned right onto the A50 link road and we joinrf the Eastbound A50. As the route into Longton and we joined the Eastbound A50. As we ran through Meir we ran through the tunnel and past the Copeland's Tours depot where we saw NV58 YTD. We continued through to Uttoxeter and we we headed up past Doveridge and Sudbury. We came off the A50 onto the A511 and we ran South towards Hatton and we ran through Hilton and we joined the Northbound A516. We ran Northwards for a few miles and onto the Northbound A38. We ran to the West of Derby town centre and we continued Northwards. As we travelled up to the M1. We joined the A57 and we ran into Todwick. We turned left onto the B6463 and we continued to North Anston and we ran through Dinnington. We turned right onto Nobel Way and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had chciken nuggets and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. We got in the car and Matthew had a bottle of Irn Bru. We ran out of town along Nobel Way and we ran forwards onto the B6463 and we continued to North Anston and we turned right onto A57 and at junction Junction 19 we took the Westbound M1. We continued Southwards through Derby and we veered left onto the A516 and a few miles down the road we joined the Westbound A50. We continued past Blythe Bridge bypass and through Meir. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link LA72 OGZ. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued 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 Travel Express BG61 HSY. Before tea We went downstairs out for a walk to fetch his tea. we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We ordered sausages and chips gravy and then we walked back along Smithpool Road and onto and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Matthew went into the living room to have tea. Matthew ate his sausages and chips gravy followed by a Butterfly cake. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67172 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67172 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 and 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. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 24.

D&G Bus 24 in Newcastle bus station

Whilst we waited for the bus we saw First Potteries 63177 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63177 in Newcastle bus station

We continued onwards to the bus station and we saw First Potteries 63112 on a #39 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63112 in Newcastle bus station

We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we turned left into Church Street. We turned left onto the Southbound A34 and we went under the subway on to the A34. We turned left onto the A525 and we turned right onto Stanier Street. We got out of the taxi and we saw beige minibus YJ68 BHK. When we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. A short time later Matthew went inside and had a can of Coke and a chocolate bar. Due to the rain Matthew stayed he went out later on. He also spent time in the soft play area. 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 Street and we turned left onto John O'Gaunt's Road and we turned left onto the B5044. We turned left onto the A525 and left onto the Northbound A34. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street and we turned left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran through onto City Road. We ran under the railway bridge and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto Baker Street and past the former day centre. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and we ran to the end of the road and we got out. 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. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Longton 09-09-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
35944	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
6009	Newcastle BS	Longton Interchange	1A	D&G Bus
63102	Longton, stop C	Fenton, adj Travers Court	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 and orange juice for breakfast. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we walked down to the entrance of the park Matthew walked up to the playground. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Grove Road and we turned left onto Kemball Avenue. We walked up the footpath and over the A50. We turned right onto the footpath that runs alongside the A50 and we continued past the wagon works and incinerator. Once we had finished eating and drinking we crossed over the canal and walked up towards Atlantic Grove and we turned right onto Pacific Road and we went to Hanley by Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Pacific Road and we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #21 to Hanley. We turned right onto onto New Inn Lane and we turned right onto Werburgh Drive. We turned right onto onto Bainbridge Road and we turned right onto Werburgh Drive and we turned right onto onto Brook Road. We turned left onto Brinsley Avenue and we turned right onto the A5035 and we ran to the end of the A5035 and we crossed over the roundabout and we ran into Trentham Gardens. We parked up 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 Coke. 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 Anasma Greek Eatery and for dinner Matthew had greek sausage and chips. 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 had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035 and we saw grey minibus WF64 WOR.

WF64 WOR in Trentham

We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. When we had finished we returned to Hanley. We set off onto the Northbound A34 and we saw ABC Supreme KP25 EHB. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35944 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35944 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. 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 and Matthew went to the toilet and we saw D&G Bus 6002 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G Bus 6002 in Newcastle bus station

The bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6009 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G Bus 6009 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Meir before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the grounds and onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton. At the end we turned left onto Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto The Strand and we stopped at The Fish Net. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we crossed the Strand and we turned right into the Bennett Precinct. We visited the Bonmarché and Matthew had a sausage roll and a can of Coke. when we had finished in the shop we walked back to the bus stop on The Strand. We waited for a bus to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63102 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. 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 went past KFC. As we approached the flat we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew came downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Brudge Road and we continued onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road and we crossedover the A50 and we continued into Blurton. We turned right onto Longton Hall Road and we stopped at the Doctor. After seeing the doactor Matthew returned to the residential unit. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We set off onto Longton Hall Road and we turned left onto Blurton Road and we climbed up the hill into Heron Cross and we ran through the lights onto Heron Street. We continued onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road and we ran along Manor Street. We ran to the end of the road and we got out. 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.