Trip to Stafford / Kidsgrove 06-11-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
191	Stafford County Hospital	Stafford BS	828	Chaserider
47519	Stafford BS	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
67172	Hanley BS	Tunstall, Highgate	39A	First Potteries
63179	Tunstall, stop A	Kidsgrove, Meadows Road	103	First Potteries
67172	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Hanley BS	38A	First Potteries
63358	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew was going to do a local walk, but he an appoinment at the hosptal in Stafford. Matthew got up around 07:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. In the morning Matthew went to Stafford. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road and we ran forwards onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. At the roundabout we joined the Westbound A50. We got onto the Southbound A500. We ran down to Hanchurch and we joined the Southbound M6. We came off the M6 at junction 11 and we joined the A5013. We ran to the South of Stafford before joining the Eastbound A34 onto the Northbound A518. We ran out of town for around a mile and we entered the hospital grounds and whilst we waited we saw ERS Medical YJ21 FWC.

ERS Medical YJ21 FWC in Stafford

Behind that was EMED FY25 VGA.

EMED FY25 VGA in Stafford

In the hospital grounds. After an Appointment. In the hospital grounds we saw Chaserider 497 on a #841 to Uttoxeter. In the meanwhile we saw Chaserider 593 on a #828A to Rugeley. As it got closer we saw it was Chaserider 191 on a #74 to Stafford.

Chaserider 191 in Stafford

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the hospital and onto the A518. We turned right onto Bridge Street and we turned right onto South Walls. We turmned left onto Cope Srteet an left onto Eastgate Street. We continued onto Salter Street and we turned left onto North Walls and entered the bus station from the East. The bus stoppped in the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. A short time later we saw Select Bus 35 on a #9 to Highfields.

Select Bus 35 in Stafford bus station

Afterwards we saw Select Bus 9 on a #875 to Cannock.

Select Bus 9 in Stafford bus station

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 47519 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 47519 in Stafford bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into 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 and onto Barracks Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and when we got to Hartshill we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We ran over the railway line and canal and we turned left onto the B5046. We turned right onto Clough Street and we ran past the Harry Shaw garage. We turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road and 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 and Matthew visited the toilet. Once off the bus we set off onto Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Tontine Street. Matthew continued up to KFC. Matthew had a fillet tower burger meal with fries and a cup of Coke. After eating his dinner Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards we set off down Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We continued to the stop and we waited for a bus towards Kidsgrove. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 67172 on a #39A to Talke Pits.

First Potteries 67172 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Tunstall before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto trinity Street and then left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams. We followed the road around to the left and then back onto marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Buslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. At the corner we turned right onto Tunstall High Street and we got up and got off the bus. We headed into Tunstall Cafe and Matthew went to the toilet whilst I ordered some food. Matthew had a slice of toffee cheescake washed down with a can of Cherry Coke. When we had finished we went outside and we crossed the road to catch a bus towards Kidsgrove. A short time later we saw the bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 63179 on a #103 to Crewe. We got on the bus bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before we sat 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 we walked onto the A50 and onto Heathcote Street and Matthew visited the toilet. As we walked through the King Street and we continued along Market Street and we went to Dougie Mac charity shop. Matthew brought a can of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars. When we had finished we went out and Matthew decided he needed the toilet. There was a pub next door so we visited the pub. Matthew used the toilet and then we brought a glass of Coke. After Matthew had finished his drink we went outside to wait for the next bus back to Hanley. We walked back onto Market Street and we turned left onto Attwood Street and we turned left onto Liverpool Road and up to the bus stop. We crossed over the road and we saw grey minibus SF14 DCZ. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #103 to Crewe. A short time later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 67172 on a #38A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67172 in Kidsgrove

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off along the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards through Sandyford past the new retail park into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street. We continued down the High Street and we ran past the former Co-operative bank. We turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto Scotia Road and past the the old bus garage before running up the hill into Burslem Town centre. We ran through the light onto Waterloo Road and up the hill into Cobridge. We ran down the hill towards Hanley and then up into town along Hope Street and Stafford Street. We turned right at the end past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street before entering the bus station where we got up got off. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards waited for a bus back to Fenton. As we waited we saw First Potteries 67179 on a #7A to Biddulph. A few minutes later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 63358 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 63358 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. 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 past the site new Lidl. We crossed over 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 up to his room to chill out. We also sung happy birthday to one of the staff. We went downstairs and we had a party. The had a party in the main lounge. We had some egg and cress sandwiches. Later we had some birthday cake. Matthew also had a glass of dandelion & burdock. Matthew went back upstairs and chilled out in his room. He 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