Trip to Walsall / Brownhills 14-06-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YX74 OGD	Walsall BS	Bloxwich, Stop BC	19	Carolean Coaches
2128	Bloxwich, High Street	Walsall BS	31	NX West Midlands
4866	Walsall BS	Brownhills, Raven's Court	10	NX West Midlands
6718	Brownhills, Raven's Court	Walsall BS	10	NX West Midlands

Today was the second day ot our West Midlands adventure. The plan for today was to get a few more buses in to make up for yesterdays shorter bus bashing session, and then to retturn to Blurton. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. He went back to sleep for a short while, and Matthew was up and dressed for just before 09:00. We headed into the bar for breakfast. Matthew had a full English breakfast. After we had finished eating we returned to the room to finish off packing. Matthew finished off a bottle of Fanta Orange that we had started last night. We took the stuff to the car and just before 10:00 we set off out of the hotel car park. We decided to have another foray into the West Midlands as there were plenty of buses running on a Sunday. We made the decision to start today at Walsall. We turned left onto the B5404 and we headed Westwards into Mile Oak. We continued along the old Roman road to Weeford Interchange and we joined the Westbound A5. We continued Westwards along the A5 to Muckley Corner and we joined the A461. We coninued through Walsall Wood past the former Royal Exchange pub, wher an Aldi id going to be built. We ran through Shelfield and Rushall an into Walsall. We ran forwards onto Lower Rushall Street and we continued onto Upper Rushall Street. We continued onto Peal Street and forwards onto Dudley Street. We ran forwards onto Vicarage Place and right onto Bradford Street. We past the second bus station and and we veered left onto Bridgeman Street. We parked up at the retail park and we said goodby to mum. We set off on foot along Bridgeman Street and forwards onto Bradford Street. We turned left onto Park Street and we turned right onto St Pauls Street. As we approached the bus station and we saw Rotala Diamond 30926 on a #31 to Mossley.

Rotala Diamond 30926 in Walsall bus station

As we headed into the bus staion we saw National Express West Midlands E1125 on a #529 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands E1125 in Walsall bus station

We continued into the bus station and we spotted an interexting bus which we decided to catch. As we got closer we saw it was Carolean Coaches YX74 OGD on a #19 to Bloxwich.

Carolean Coaches YX74 OGD in Walsall bus station

We got on the bus and we booked a nBus day ticket at £5.20 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto St Pauls Street and we headed Northwards. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we crossed the A4148 and we turned right onto Forest Lane. We turned right onto Webster Road and left onto Rutland Street. We crossed over the railway line and we turned left onto Beddows Lane. We turned right onto Lavender Grove and left onto Dartmouth Close. We turned right onto Dartmouth Avenue and we headed Eastwards. We continued onto Coalpool Lane and left onto Harden Road. We turned right onto Walker Road and we headed Northwards. We turned right onto Well Lane and we turned left onto Goscote Lane. We turned left onto Thames Road and forwards onto Barracks Lane. We turned right onto Walker Road and we turned left onto Blakenhall Lane. We turned right onto Blakenhall Heath and left onto Ingram Road. We turned right onto Green Rock Lane and we turned left onto Abbott Street. We turned left onto the A4124 and we turned left onto the A34 where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Mattew got another picture of Carolean Coaches YX74 OGD before it returned to Walsall.

Carolean Coaches YX74 OGD in Bloxwich

We considered going to the nearest pub but it was closed. We crossed over the road and we headed along Wolverhampton Road to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we went to the bar and ordered drinks. We had a small glass of Coke and we sat down and watched some of the T20 Women's cricket on the TV. When we had finished our drinks we walked along Wolverhampton Road and we crossed over to the bus stop. We waited for a few minutes and a bus appeared from around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 2128 on a #31 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 2128 in Bloxwich

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We deviated off the A34 onto Stafford Street and we ran the 2 or so miles into Walsall. We crossed over the A4148 and we ran down onto St Pauls Street and we entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we looked for something we could catch quickly. Across the bus station we saw an interesting looking double deck. As we got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 4866 on a #10 to Brownhill West.

NX West Midlands 4866 in Walsall bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto Hatherton Street. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ringroad onto the A461. We headed out of town and we ran through Rushall and Shelfield. We continued up to Walsall Wood and we turned left onto the B4152. We turned left onto the A452 and we crossed over the Wyrley and Essington Canal. We headed up the High Street and when we got to the Northern end we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of National Express West Midlands 4866 as it continued towards Brownhills West.

NX West Midlands 4866 in Brownhills

Once off the bridge we walked up the high Street to the roundabout. We stopped briefly for uncle dave to get a picture of the Jiggerman statue in the roundabout. We continued around the corner onto Silver Street and we headed into Tesco. The is a new coffee shop inside of Tessco. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we went bought a meal deal. We came out of the shop and we crossed over silver Street and we sat by the canal. We shared a ham sandwich and a Twirl, and Matthew had a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over Silver Street and we cut through the car park past Aldi and onto the High Street. We crossed over the road and we waited for a bus back to Walsall. We got to the stop and we had about 8 minutes to wait. A few minutes later we saw the bus come around the corner onto the Roundabout. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 6718 on a #10 to Walsall. We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along the A452 and we headed along the High Street. We continued down the High Street and over the canal and we turned right onto the B4152. We ran to into Walsall Wood and we turned right on to the A461. We ran through Shelfield and Rushall and we ran into Walsall. We crossed the ring road and we ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. We continued onto Bridge Street and we ran forwards onto St Pauls Street. We ran around the bus station and we entered from the North Eastern corner. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 6718 before it worked a #41 to Willenhall.

NX West Midlands 6718 in Walsall bus station

We walked around the bus station and we took a few more pictures. We saw National Express West Midlands 1838 on a #6 to Sutton Coldfield.

NX West Midlands 1838 in Walsall bus station

We went around the corner onto Hatherton Road and we saw Rotala Diamond 32320 on layover.

Rotala Diamond 32320 in Walsall

As we were heading for St Pauls Street we saw National Express West Midlands 6740 on a X51 to Cannock.

NX West Midlands 6740 in Walsall bus station

We walked up St Pauls Street and we turned left onto Crown Wharf Shopping Park where mum had moved the car to. We met up with mum and we decided to go for dinner. We walked over to Burger King and Matthew went to the toilet. We order the food and after a short wait, Matthew had a burger, fried and a drink of Coke. Afterwards he had a small pece of salted caramel cheesecake. When we had finished eating we got in the car. After paying for parking we headed out of the car park. We turned left onto A4148 and we ran forwards onto the A454. We ran for 1/2 a mile and we turned right onto the Northbound M6. We ran Northwards into Staffordshire. As we travelled Northwards we saw 4 Sky Coaches vehicles a Dartline coach. We came off the M6 at junction 15 and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran through Hanford and Sideway and we came off at Stoke. We turned right onto City Road and right onto Wheildon Road. We stopped at uncle Dave's and Matthew went into use the toilet. Matthew had some of uncle Rob's Fanta an we updated the calendar with this weekends trip. We said goodbye to uncle Dave and we set off to Blurton. we set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub. 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 Beaconsfield Drive and we got back around 15:00. We got back to the house and we had a Scotch egg. We bouught in the cases and we did some laundry. We updated the Blog and afterwards Matthew watched YouTube. Later on Matthew had his medication before having a bath. After his bath Matthew had a couple of Angel Slices. We continued with the Blog and Matthew went to bed around 00:00... Mark.

Trip to Sutton Colfield / Great Barr 13-06-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
3805	Sutton Coldfield, Stop SD	Erdington, Stop EH	110	Arriva Midlands
1788	Erdington, Stop EG	Great Barr, Stop GD	28	NX West Midlands
1826	Great Barr, Stop GD	Erdington, Stop EQ	28	NX West Midlands
E298	Erdington, Stop EQ	Sutton , Stop SJ	X3	NX West Midlands

Today was the first full day of our weekend away. The plan was to go on a short bus trip and then to go to a party later on. Reaearch for the trip consisted of looking up places to park in Sutton Coldfield and to check the weather. The weather was forecast for dry weather with some sunshine. Matthew was alredy awake by 08:00 and he had his medication. Matthew got dressed and we headed to the bar to get fed. Matthew had a full English breakfast. After we had finisehd eating we returned to the room to get ready to go out. Around 09:30 we set off out of the hotel car park onto the B5404. We ram Westwards to Mile Oak and we turned left onto the Southbound A453. We ran though Bangley and past the HS2 building site. We crossed over the A38 at Bassett's Pole roundabout and we ran into Sutton Coldfield. We turned left onto the A5127 and we ran to the edge of town. We turned left into the car park and we parked up. Once out of the car, we said goodbye to mum and we headed down Mill Street where we saw National Express West Midlands E179 on a X3 to Lichfield.

NX West Midlands E179 in Sutton Coldfield

We continued left onto Victoria Road. We crossed over the road and we went around the corner onto Lower Parade. We saw an Arriva bus at the far end of the street. As we got closer we saw it was Arriva Midlands 3805 on a #110 to Birmingham.

Arriva Midlands 3805 in Sutton Coldfield

We got on the bus and we purchased a nBus family day ticket at £9.20 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off dowm Lower Parade and we continued onto South Parade. We turned right onto the A5127 and we ran past Aldi. We followed the road to the left and we headed Southwards. We continued through Wylde Green and into Erdington where we decided to get up and get off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of Arriva Midlands 3805 as it continued towards Birmingham.

Arriva Midlands 3805 in Erdington

We decided to catch a #28 next, as we had seen on Bustimes that there were quite a few old Scania on the service, A quick look at the bus stop and we saw there was a bus due in 5 minutes. Whilst we waited we saw National Express West Midlands 1816 on a #66 to Birmingham. Almost immediately behind this bus was our bus. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 1788 on a #28 to Great Barr.

NX West Midlands 1788 in Erdington

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus family day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the A5127 and we turned right onto Summer Road. We veered right onto Graelly Lane and we turned left onto Station Road. We turned rigth onto Short Heath Road and we headed Westwards. We ran through Perry Common and continued onto Perry Common Road. We crossed over the A453 and we ran forwards onto Hawtorn Road. We crossed over the B4138 and we ran forwards onto Dyas Road. We turned left onto Aldridge Road and right onto Beeches Road. We turned left onto Hassop Road and we went under the M6. We turned right onto Thornbridge Avenue and we turned left onto Beeches Road. We turned right onto the A34. We headed Nortwards and just short of the A4041 we did a u-turn and stopped at the terminus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 1788 before it worked the next #28 to Alum Rock.

NX West Midlands 1788 in Great Barr

We set off up the A34 and we stopped at Poundland to buy some drinks for later on. After buying the drinks we crossed over the A34 and we headed into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we went into the lounge and we had drinks. Matthew had a small glass of Coke. When we had finishd our drinks we went outside and we met up with uncle Dave. We battled over the difficult to cross A34 and back to th same bus stop. There was alredy a bus at the stop. As we got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 1826 on a #28 to Alum Rock.

NX West Midlands 1826 in Great Barr

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus family day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the A34 and we turned left onto Beeches Road. We turned right onto Thornbridge Road and we turned left onto Hassop Road. We went under the M6 and we re-joined Beeches Road. We turned left onto Aldridge Road and right onto Dyas Road. We crossed the B413 and we ran forwards onto Hawthorn Road. We crossed the A453 and we ran forwards onto Perry Common Road. We ran into Perry Common and we went forwards onto Short Heath Road. We turned left onto Station Road and right onto We turned right onto Gravelly Lane and we ran forwards onto Summer Road. We turned sharp left onto the A5127 and we ran to the North End of Erdington and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus, we waited for a bus to Stton Coldfield. Whilst we waited we saw National Express West Midlands 805 on a #77A to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 805 in Erdington

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands E298 on a X3 to Lichfield.

NX West Midlands E298 in Erdington

We got on the bus and we placed flashed the nBus group ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus off Northwards up Sutton New Road. We ran through Wylde Green and into Sutton Coldfield. We followed the A5127 to the right past Aldi and we turned left onto South Parade. We turned right onto Lower Parade and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands E298 as it continued towards Lichfield.

NX West Midlands E298 in Sutton Colfield

Once off the bus we took a few more pictures before we went to find mum. We saw National Express West Midlands 4748 on a #5 to West Bromwich.

NX West Midlands 4748 in Sutton Colfield

We walked into the town cente and we spotted mum in Boots. As we walked back towards the car we spotted National Express West Midlands 2237 on a #5 to West Bromwich.

NX West Midlands 2237 in Sutton Colfield

We continued up Lower Parade onto Mill Street and we returned to the car in the car park. We got in the car and we set off up Mill Street. We headed North up the A5127 and we turned right onto the A453. We headed out of town and over the A38 at Bassetts Pole roundabout. We continued past Bangley and into Mile Oak. We turned right onto the B5404 and we ran to Fazeley. We stopped at the petrol station and we topped up with petrol before going into the hotel car park. We headed into the rooms and we got ready for the party. Around 14:30 we set off for the party. We got in the car and we turned right onto the B5404. We turned right onto the A4091 and we headed Southwards. I stopped in a layby to get my satnav up and it appeared I missed the turning. We headed back up the A4091 and we turned right onto Bodymoor Heath Road. We turned right onto Dog Lane and we parked up at the pub. In the pub car park we saw grey minibus YJ15 ENM.

YJ15 ENM in Bodymoor Heath

At the party there was a band and a barberque. Matthew had some chicken, ribs, burger and sausage. Matthew also had a couple of glasses of Coke. We had a quick walk along the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal and we went into the pub to go to the toilet. After the barberque had been taken away there was a rodeo bull and Matthew had a go! After the party we went to a Co-op to get some afters. We set off onto Dog Lane and we turned right onto Bodymoor Heath Road. We turned left onto the A4097 and at the next roundabout we turned left onto the A51. We ran Northwars into Kingsbury and we stopped at the co-op. We bought some cakes and a big bottle of orange fanta to share. We got back in the car and we continued Northwards. We turned left onto the B5404 and we ran into Fazeley. We stopped at the hotel and we returned to the rooms. Matthew had a luncheon meat sandwich and a piece of cake. He had a cup of Fanta and a Crunchie. We did the Blog and wrote an e-mail. Matthew chilled out on the computer until bedtime around 00:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Fazeley 12-06-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63116	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63115	Newcastle BS	Hanley, stop S7	39	First Potteries
67156	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going on a weekend break to Fazeley, but first he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 anf had his medication. Matthew had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went out on the bus he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre. Matthew got ready to go to Newcastle. Whilst getting ready we saw Stafford and District community transport LA72 DDU heading towards Stoke. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63116 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63116 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Castle Walk and we vivted Home Bargain to pick up presents for me and grandad Alf. We went across the way to Card Factory to get cards. When we had finished we walked back down Castle Walk to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63116 on a #39 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63115 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Stafford Street and we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We went into the bus station and Matthew visited the toilet. We left thr bus station and we crossed over Lichfield Street and the ring road. We went to the chip shop and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over the ring road and over Lichfield Street. We headed into the bus station and we waited for a bus to Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. As it got closer, we saw it was First Potteries 67156 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67156 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. Whilst he waited he had a can of Irn Bru and a milky Way. We were a little late today, turning up at 15:25. Matthew came downstairs and got in the car. We set off to pick up uncle Dave. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Wheildon Road and we stopped to pick up Uncle Dave. We set off up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. At Heron Cross we turned right onto Blurton Road. We accidentally turned left onto the A50 so we did a u-turn at the next roundabout and headed Westwards. We came off onto Stanley Matthews Way and we headed Southwards. We turned right onto the A5035 and we headed into Trentham. We turned left and we headed Southwards along the A34 through Tittensor and near to Stone. We saw D&G Bus 5025 on a #102 Stone town service. We continued Southwards and we joined the Eastbound A51. We headed through Sandon and Weston and through Worley Bridge. We continued North of Rugeley and we headed into Lichfield. We turned left onto The Friary and right onto St John Street. We passed Select Bus 36 on a #33 to Fradley. We ran forwards onto the A51 and we ran out of town. We ran forwards onto the A5206 past a new devlopment and we crossed a roundabout onto the Southbound A38. We continued for another couple of miles and we turned left onto the A5. We ran through the HS2 roadworks and continued for another couple of miles. We turned left onto the A51 and right onto Ventura Park Road. We turned right onto the A4091 and we headed Southwards under the A5 and into Fazeley. We turned left onto the B5404 and right onto Brook End. We turned right onto Coleshill Street. We turned left onto the B5404 and through the petrol station onto the car park. We parkde up and headed into the hotel. We booked in and we sat at a table. We ordered food and we chilled out in the bar whilst we waited. Matthew had burger and fries washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we headed to the room. We used the computer and Matthew chilled out. around 20:00 Matthew had his medication. We had a pastel de nata washed down with a cup of Cherry Coke. We wrote some of the Blog and Matthew hd a couple of custard creams. We settled down for the evening and Matthew went to bed around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Kidsgrove 11-06-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67172	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63114	Newcastle BS	Tunstall, stop T1	99	First Potteries
63359	Tunstall, stop T3	Kidsgrove, Mount Road	39A	First Potteries
63178	Kidsgrove, St Johns RC	Hanley BS	38A	First Potteries
67178	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus and going to Goldenhill to play bingo. He did not go to see Uncle Dave today. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We onto City Road and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw Falcon Coaches YN18 SBZ. 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 past the former pub where we are building a new convenience store. 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. After a short while we saw Stanton's of Stoke 6052 VT on the Go2 to Cheadle.

Stanton's of Stoke 6052 VT in Newcastle bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 63100 on a #39 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63100 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 63114 on a #99 to Chell Heath.

First Potteries 63114 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Tunstall before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout onto the A527 and headed through Wolstanton. Due to a burst watermain there was a diversion. We turned left onto Alexandre Road and right onto Knutton Road before re-joining the A527. We turned right onto Porthill Bank and we we went down the hill and over the A500. We went through Middleport. We continued up the road and at Trubshaw Cross past the site of Price's Teapots which is currently being restored. We went left onto Brownhills Road. We joined Tunstall High Street and at the top of the Road we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63114 before it carried on towards Chell Heath.

First Potteries 63114 in Tunstall

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63359 on a #39A to Butt Lane.

First Potteries 63359 in Tunstall

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We went down the 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 A50 and we went into the Caffe Latte. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards he had sausage and cheese oatcake washed down with a can of Coke followed by madeire sponge. Once we had finished and we walked back onto the A50 and we walked around the corner onto the B5371 to the Hanley bus stop.

First Potteries 63178 in Kidsgrove

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 got up and got off the bus. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67146 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 67146 in Hanley bus station

A short time later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67178 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67178 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat 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 and we crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 we ran under the railway line onto City Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. When we got to Albert Square we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. we went upstairs and chilled out in his room. Hr used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We went downstairs to the car and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran North up through Etruria and Longport and we joined the Eastbound A527. We ran up the hill to the top end of Tunstall and we turned left onto Chatterley Lane. We turned right onto Hollywall lane and at the end we turned left onto the A50. We stopped at the Goldenhill Community Centre and we went to a fun day. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards had chicken nuggets and chips for tea. Matthew had a can of Coke. For dessert Matthew had a piece of sponge cake with custard. When we had finished we got back into the car and we set off onto the A50. We ran North into Kidsgrove and we turned right onto Mount Road. We continued onto Pennyfield Road and we ran up through Harriseahead and towards Mow Cop. We continued up to the Edge of Biddulph and we turned right onto the A527. We ran Southwards through Brown Lees and Brindley Ford and we followed the road through Knypersley and Fegg Hayes up to Chell. We continued along the A527 through Pits Hill and Sandyford and down to the A500. We ran Southwards through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We ran up the A52 under the railway line and we ran forwards onto City Road and into Fenton. We turned right into Manor Street and left into Victoria Road and we continued onto Victoria Road and we stopped at Buzz Bingo. Matthew went to the toilet and had a cup of Coke. We got an ABC Supreme taxi back to the residential unit. We set off up Victoria Road. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. 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 / Trentham 09-06-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67155	Fenton, Smithpool Road	Stoke, Lytton Street	23	First Potteries
35950	Stoke, Lytton Street	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
63358	Newcastle BS	Trentham, New Inn Lane	22	First Potteries
63178	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
63364	Hanley BS	Fenton, Health Centre	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 dentist and Matthwe went into the living room and we saw Just Travel GV71 KVW. 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 Stoke. Whilst we waited we saw Travel Express ND21 YFL. A few minutes later we saw the 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 Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. We went under the railway line and we got up and got off the bus. A short tme later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35950 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35950 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we went upstairs and sitting down. The bus set off down City Road and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street and onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the 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. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 35687 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35687 in Newcastle bus station

The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63358 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63358 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford we saw First Potteries 67176 on a #22 to Newcastle. and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we got up and got off the bus. We walked around the corner onto New Inn Lane. We walked along the footpath which used to be the old railway line to Trentham Gardens. We came out onto Brook Road and we turned right onto Stuart Avenue. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the A34 and 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 Cadwaladers Cafe and for dinner Matthew had bacon and cheese oatcakes. 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 we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63178 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63178 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. After a brief stop we continued towards Hanley. We set off 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 went up to Snow Hill. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #103 to Crewe. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. It was First Potteries 63364 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63364 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 63384 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned left onto Market Street and right onto Commerce Street past the former Co-op Bank. We went arounf the roundabout and turned right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off the bus. We walked down City Road and we turned right onto onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room to chill out and use the computer. Later on Matthew went downstairs. We set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street for We stopped at the Fenton Community Hall and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. Matthew had a ham sandwich and sausage rolls. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Etruria / Wolstanton 08-06-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67176	Fenton, Smithpool Road	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63114	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	39	First Potteries
47519	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

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 and we continued to Trentham and we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #22 to Longton. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran through Hanford and we crossed the A500. We continued through Trent Vale and we saw First Potteries 63352 on a #101 to Stafford. We continued into Newcastle and we turned right onto Barracks Road where we saw D&G Bus 110 on a #33 to Westlands. We turned left onto Ryecroft and stopped to pick up our friend, but he had overslept and was still in bed. 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 onto the Etruria Valley Link Road. We went under the A500 passing First Potteries 67144 on a #501 Etruria Valley circular service. We turned left onto the retail park and we saw First Potteries 35940 on #501 Festival Park retail. We parked up and we saw grey minibus SB72 FJP parked up.

SB72 FJP in Wolstanton

We went into the shop and we did Matthew weekly shop. We went outside and we saw Saint Wulstan Catholic DY58 AKG.

Saint Wulstan Catholic DY58 AKG in Wolstanton

We went back to the car and we set off out of the retail park. As we left the retail park we saw First Potteries 35940 on a #501 Etruria Valley circular. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Stoke to Sideway. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off by the BET365 statdium and headed Southwards down Stanley Matthews. We turned left onto the A5035 and we saw First Potteries 63358 on a #22 to Longton and First Potteries 63176 on a #22 to Newcastle. We got back to Blurton around 14:00. Matthew went on his computer and had a Biscoff ice cream sandwich washed down with a can of Cherry Coke. We wrote some Blog and we saw D&G Bus 90 on a #24 to Newstead. We 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 gold minibus DE04 FNZ parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link LA72 DDU. 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 chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. Matthew chilled out in his room and we saw Shelton Care Group FP75 DZB outside. For a late tea Matthew had bangers and mash followed by angel cake and custard. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road. We crossed over Smithpool Road and we stopped at the next bus stop. We waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67176 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67176 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. On the way up to the stops we saw D&G Bus 145 parked up on layover.

D&G Bus 145 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 35689 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35689 in Newcastle bus station

As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63114 on a #39 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63114 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we continued past the Albion and the town Hall and we ran forwards onto Bagnall Street and into the bus station. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67146 on a #37 to Longton. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. It was First Potteries 47519 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 47519 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. 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