Trip to Newcastle / Keele 09-12-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6012	Fenton, Adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
35687	Newcastle BS	Keele, Sneyd Arms PH	25	First Potteries
35939	Keele, Sneyd Arms PH	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
63178	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
63356	Hanley BS	Fenton, Adrian Street	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. For breakfast Matthew had crumpets. We watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Newcastle. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. On the way we saw Afford rent-a-car BD24 LPE parked up at their garage. We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was D&G Bus 6012 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 6012 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. We continued along Church Street 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. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Travel Express HF64 AJU. 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. We decided to do a bus up to Keele. Afterwards we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63175 in Newcastle bus station

Behind the was First Potteries 35950 on a #25 to Keele. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35687 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35687 in Newcastle bus station

We got on and booked to Keele before we went upstairs and we sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road we turned right onto Ryecroft. We veered left onto Merrial Street and after a brief stop we ran forwards onto Church Street. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto the A525. We turned right into Orme Road and we saw St Giles And St George's academy MF68 AFJ. We continued along Orme Road before we re-joined the Westbound A525. We climbed the steep hill up to Keele and we turned left into the campus. We turned left onto University Drive we did a u-turn and headed into the campus. At the main roundabout we turned left and we ran around the shops and student union bar. We ran through the campus past the back of the library and out the other side into the village and we saw D&G Bus 798 on a #85 to Newcastle. We got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto the village and we turned left onto Westerdale Drive. We continued to the cafe. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a slice of victoria sponge. When we had finished we set off across Westerdale Drive and we cut through onto the village. We decided to go back to Hanley on the double decker. We let the bus that we had just arrived on go, and we waited for the next bus. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. AS it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35939 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35939 in Keele

We got on the bus and we booked to the Hospital. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 35939.

Inside First Potteries 35939

We went upstairs and the top deck was empty too, so Matthew took another picture inside of First Potteries 35939 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 35939

We set off through the campus We turned right onto University Drive and we ran up to the entrance of the campus before turning right onto the A525. We ran down the hill and we crossed over the roundabout. We went past the scrapyards and we turned left onto Orme Road. We ran through the estate and to the end of the road. We turned left onto the A525 and at the roundabout onto the Southbound A34. We ran down two roundabout and we went left onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once in the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63178 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road past the former pub which is now a new convenience shop. We ran down to 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 town centre. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and we turned right onto John Street. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards waited for a bus back to Fenton. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63356 on a #6 to Park Hall.

First Potteries 63356 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 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 went downstairs to go to the bin and throw away some rubbish. Afterwards he returned across the road. Matthew went back upstairs to his room. 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 Steak pie and chips. 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 08-12-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
FP75 DZB	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Shelton Care Group
FP75 DZB	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was returning to the residential unit, but first he was going out for dinner and doing his weekly shop. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:15 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 and we saw First Potteries 35946 on the #101 to Stafford. We ran through Hanford and we crossed the A500 and we continued through Trent Vale and into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road we ran past the bus station and we saw First Potteries 67175 on a #99 to Chell. 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 off to the shop. We ran along Garner Street to Etruria and we turned left onto the A53. We veered left onto Forge Lane and we ran forwards onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned left onto the Etruria Valley Link Road. We went under the A500 and we turned left onto the retail park passing First Potteries 35948 on a #501 Festival Park circular service. We parked up by the supermarket and we saw black minibus SB74 HXC parked up.

SB74 HXC in Wolstanton

Also seen was white minibus YG21 ESP outside of Asda.

YG21 ESP in Wolstanton

We did Matthew's weekly shopping and before we went back to the car we saw First Potteries 63366 on a #501 circular service. We set off through the retail park and we turned left onto the A527 and 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 off our friend. We set off onto Ryecroft and we turned right onto Barracks Road. We passed the bus station and we saw D&G Bus 110 on a #35 to Crackley. We turned keft onto the Southbound A34 we ran down to Trent Vale and under the A500 into Hanford. We ran into Trentham and at the roundabout we turned left onto the A5035. We ran into Blurton and we got back to home just after 14:30. Matthew had an ice cream and a can of Cherry Coke. 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 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 tea Matthew had pizza and chips followed by a Toffee sponge pudding and custard. Washed it down with a can of Irn Bru. Later on we went downstairs and we saw it was Shelton Care Group FP75 DZB. 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. 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 FP75 DZB. 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 Wolverhampton / Wednesbury 07-12-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
2019	Wednesfield, (stop N6)	Wolverhampton BS	59	NX West Midlands
5403	Wolverhampton BS	Wednesbury BS	79	NX West Midlands
5410	Wednesbury BS	Wolverhampton BS	79	NX West Midlands
6760	Wolverhampton BS	New Cross, Hospital	69	NX West Midlands

Today we decided to head to the West Midlands. As Matthew went on a coach trip, and didn't get to go on any buses. Mum was due to meet her friend at Bentley Bridge, but she cancelled at the last minute. We had already promised Matthew a trip, so we decided to still go albeit with a slightly different plan. Research consisted of checking the weather which was for mainly grey weather with some some rain. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After getting dressed we got ready and got in the car. We set off around 11:40:00 through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive. Due the Blurton Road being closed we turned right onto Church Road and left onto the A5035. We turned left onto Drubbery Lane and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued down Wheildon Road and we joined the Northbound A500. We turned right onto City Road so that we could joined the Southbound A500. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran Southwards through Hanford down to the M6. We joined the Southbound M6 and we headed through Staffordshire. As we travelled down the M6 we saw grey minibus SF67 CLU. We came off the M6 at junction 12 and we joined the Eastbound A5. We went for a couple of miles before stopping at the Truckers Rest truck stop. We sat down and mum ordered dinner for us. For dinner Matthew had a full English breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. We order cake and custard for Matthew which he took to have later on. In the car park we saw blue minibus KV70 YVY parked up. We got in the car and we set off onto the Eastbound A5. We turned right onto the A4601 and we ran forwards onto the A460. We crossed over the M6 and we continued along the A460 passing the former Farmhouse Inn's pub which closed last year. We turned right onto Prestwood Road West and we turned left onto Victoria Road and at the end we turned right onto Graisley Lane. We turned right onto Wolverhampton Road and we turned right onto New Cross Avenue and left onto Wednesfield Way and left into Bentley Bridge Leisure Park. We headed to the North end of the site and we parked up. We headed to the canal and we crossed over the canal and North onto Wolverhampton. Initially we headed Eastwards to look for a stop. We waited for a bus. As short time later we saw a bus approaching. We saw it was National Express West Midlands 2019 on a #59 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands 2019 in Wednesfield

We got on the bus and we booked nBus Day Tickets at £5.20 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Wolverhampton Road past New Cross hospital. We headed West and we turned right onto the A4124. We ran back into town along the dual carriageway and we crossed under the railway line. We crossed the ring road and we ran along the contraflow lane adjacent to the ring road that took us straight to the entrance of the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We left the bus station and e crossed over the road and went into the shop. Matthew bought a bottle of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars. We wanted to maximise our bus journeys, so we decied to catch a #79. We haeded back to the bus station and we saw there was a bus alrady on stand. As we got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 5403 on a #79 to West Bromwich.

NX West Midlands 5403 in Wolverhampton bus station

We got on and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver before we went upstairs. We set off out of the bus station and onto Pipers Row. We ran onto the A41 and we ran South Eastwards for a mile or so. Before the road and the tram line separated we saw an old petrol station on the left into Bilston town centre. We crossed over the A463 Black Country Route. We travelled around a 1/2 mile to Moxley and then we crossed over the Walsall Canal and continued along the A4038. We ran a further 1/2 mile into Darlaston and we turned left onto St Lawrence Way past the Asda store. We did a u-turn at the roundabout and we went back South towards the A4038 stopping at the bus terminal outside the Asda store. We turned right onto the A4038 and then left onto Dangerfield Lane. As we approached the A41 we turned left onto Woden Road West. We ran East to the end of the road and then we turned right onto the Southbound A462. We continued Southwards to the A461 and then we turned right. At the next roundabout we went left and then we pulled into Wednesbury bus station. Once we got off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 5403.

NX West Midlands 5403 in Wednesbury bus station

Once off the bus we headed towards the town centre and we went into Morrisons. There was a brass band playing christmas carols in the entrance of the shop. We headed to the toilet, and after Matthew had used the ytoilet we went into the shop. We picked up a bottle of Dr Pepper and we payed for the drink before headed out of the shop. We walked back to the bus station and we saw National Express West Midlands 4952 arrive on a #47 to West Bromwich.

NX West Midlands 4952 in Wednesbury bus station

We crossed over the bus station to the opposite side and we saw the was a bus to Wolverhampton due in 2 minutes. Whilst we waited we saw NX West Midlands 2106 on a #11A to Walsall. A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 5410 on a #79 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands 5410 in Wednesbury bus station

We got on and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver before we went downstiars and sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto Holyhead Road and we turned right onto the the A461. We turned left onto Trouse Lane and we headed North. We continued up the A462 for around 1/4 of a mile and then we turned left onto Woden Road West. We turned right onto Dangerfield Lane and at the end we turned right onto the Eastbound A4038. We ran into Darlaston and we turned left onto St Lawrence Way. After doing a u-turn at the next roundabout we headed South and stopped at the bus terminus outside the Asda store. After a brief stopped we went south onto the A4038 and we ran Westwards over the Walsall canal onto the A41. We ran then last mile or so into Bilston and then we crossed over the A463. We continued along the A41 through Ettingshakll and to the edge of Wolverhampton. We joined the Northbound A4150 and we entered the bus staion from the South Eastern corner. As we came into the bus station we saw Banga Travel YX60 FUE on layover. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed out of the bus station and across onto Lichfield Street. We crossed the street we turned right onto Princess Street and went into the pub. Matthew ewnt to the toilet and afterwards we headed to the bar to get a giass of Coke. We sat down and watched some football whilst we had our drinks. Matthew said hello to some of the locals and we saw West Ham score against Brighton & Hove Albion. When we had finished our drinks we headed onto Princess Street and we turned left onto Queen Street. We went into the bus station and we considered what bus to do back to Bentley Bridge. We spotted the next #59 and it was National Express West Midlands 2019 which we had been on earlier. We decided to wait for the #69 which was due a few minutes later. Whilst we waited we saw Lets Go! EU08 FHD on a #11 to Underhill.

Lets Go! EU08 FHD in Wolverhampton bus station

A short time later we saw our bus coming up the ramp into the bus station. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 6760 on a #69 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 6760 in Wolverhampton bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver for the final time today before. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside of National Express West Midlands 6760 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside NX West Midlands 6760

We set off out of the bus station and we joined the Northbound A4150. We turned right onto the A4124 and we headed Eastwards out of Wolverhampton. We veered left onto Wolverhampton Road and we turned left into New Cross hospital. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of National Express West Midlands 6760 as it continued towards Walsall.

NX West Midlands 6760 in Wednesfield

Once off the bus we walked out of the hospital grounds onto Wolverhampton Road. We crossed over the road and we headed over the canal bridge into Bentley Bridge Retail Park. We found mum in the car park and we got in the car. Once in the car we set off out of the retail park along Kenmare Way. We continued onto Wells Lane and we turned left onto the A4124. We turned left onto Neachells Lane and we headed Northwards. We turned right onto Lichfield Road and we ran forwards onto the B4484. We followed the B4484 to the left and we ran Northwards for about a mile. We turned right onto the A460 and we ran under the M54 and we joined the Northbound M6. We came off the M6 at junction 13 and we turned right onto the A449. We took the next left and we stopped at McDonalds. We went inside and Matthew went to the toilet. We ordered our food and we sat down whilst we waited for the food to be ready. They played Slade over the speakers and both myself and the guy opposite to me were out on this years Sladeagendon! After we got our food we headed back to the car. Matthew had a cheeseburger, chicken nuggets, fries and a cup of Coke. After Matthew had finished eating we set off out of the car park onto the A449. We turned right and we joined the Northbound M6. We acme off the M6 at junction 15 and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran through Hanford to Stoke and e came off the A500 and onto Wheildon Road. After we dropped of uncle Dave we continued along Wheiledon Road. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we turned right onto Blurton Road, We turned right onto the A50 and we came off onto Stanley Matthews Way. We turned left onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 18:20. Matthew had a Scotch Eggs as a snack washd down with a can of Dandelion & Burdock. We wrote some of the Blog and wrote an e-mail. Matthew had a baths, and afterwards he had some New York Cheesecake. We finished off the Blog and we went to bed around 00:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Chester 06-12-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
MIB 986	Fenton, Manor Street	Chester, Foregate Street	Charter	Copeland's Tours
MIB 986	Chester, Foregate Street	Fenton, Manor Street	Charter	Copeland's Tours

Today Matthew was going on a coach trip with his club. We checked the weather, and it was for cold and grey weather with some rain. Matthew got up at 07:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew had his medication and got ready to go. We set off just after 08:00 through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive. Due the Blurton Road being closed we turned right onto Church Road and left onto the A5035. We turned left onto Drubbery Lane and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Heron Cross. We ran through the traffic lights onto Heron Street and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple street. I dropped Matthew off at the residential unit and he went inside for a short while. When it was time to go they set off to the club. We went downstairs and we set off on foot onto City Road. We crossed over and we headed down Manor Street. We waited for the coach. A few minutes later we saw the coach approaching. As it got ckoser we saw it was Copeland's Tours MIB 986 on a day trip to Chester.

Copeland's Tours MIB 986 in Fenton

We got on the coach and we sat down in our seats. We set off onto Manor Street and we crossed over City Road. We ran over the railway line and then we turned went Forwards onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran North up to the M6 and we continued North as far as junction 20. We ran through Cheshire and we passed the site of a Costa and McDonald's. We joined the Westbound M56 and we passed the site of a new McDonalds. We got onto the Westbound M56 and we ran through Cheshire. We joined the M53 and we headed Southwards. We reached the Eastern edge of Chester and we ran into Chester along the A51. We continued onto Foregate Street. We turned left onto the A5268 and right onto Love Street. We turned right onto Foregate Street and the coach stopped. We got up and got off the coach. Once off the coach we walked along Foregate Street and we stopped at Boots. Matthew got a bottle of Fanta and a Christmas Card for Grandad. We walked onto Foregate Street and we heading into M&S and Matthew went to the toilet. We came out of Foregate Street onto Frodham Street and we saw Arriva NW&W 2909 on a #11A to Holywell.

Arriva NW&W 2909 in Chester

We went into Chester Gift Shop and Matthew had a cup of tea. We went next door and we listened to some music. We went to Caffe Nero nd Matthew had a bacon sandwich and a bottle of Coke. For dessert Matthew had chocolate cake. Matthew went to the toilet. We walked down Foregate Stree and we walked around The Bar. We saw Stagecoach Merseyside 36809 on a #7 to .

Stagecoach Merseyside 36809 in Chester

We walked back onto Foregate Street and we saw Stagecoach Merseyside 47922 on a #5 to Huntington.

Stagecoach Merseyside 47922 in Chester

We went into The Entertainer and afterwards we went into Primark and we bought a big bag. We came out of the shop and we saw Arriva NW&W 2686 on a #4 to Mold.

Arriva NW&W 2686 in Chester

We walked along Foregate onto Eastgate and and stopped at Costa Coffee. Matthew had a bottle of Coke. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we went outside. We walked along Eastgate onto Foregate and we stopped at domino pizza. Matthew went to the toilet. We came outside and we saw Arriva NW&W 2908 on a #4 to Mold.

Arriva NW&W 2908 in Chester

We walked along Foregate Street and we saw M & H Coaches YJ64 DXR on a T8 to Mold.

M & H Coaches YJ64 DXR in Chester

We walked along Foregate Steet to wait for our coach back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw Moving People YN25 XLO on a day returning to the depot.

Moving People YN25 XLO in Chester

A short time later the coach appeared. We saw it was Copeland's Tours MIB 986 as expected. We got on the coach and we sat down. We set off along Foregate Stree and we ran forwards arounf The Bar onto the A51. We ran Eastwards out fo town and we joimed the Northbound M53. We ran up a couple of junctions and we joined the Eastbound M56 past the site of new development. We ran Lymm and we joined the Southbound M6. We continued through Cheshire for a few miles and we came off the M6 onto the A500. We ran through Longport and Etruria past the Johnstons bus depot. We came off at Stoke and we turned left onto City Road. We ran under the raileay bridge and we ran up the hill to Fenton. We turned left onto Manor Street and we got up and got off the coach. Matthew popped into the centre and used the toilet. We set off along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road. We walked onto Christchurch Street and right onto Temple Street. Matthew went into the residential unit and Matthew went upstairs to drop off his shopping. Matthew came downstairs and we saud goodbye before getting in the car. We set off along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we crossed over the railway line. We ran forwards Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50. We ran into Blurton along Blurton Road and First Potteries 63112 on a #22 to Longton. Due to the roadworks we turned left onto Drubbery Lane and right the A5035. We passed First Potteries 67147 on a #23 to Hanley. We got back around 18:20. Matthew had peperoni pizza and a bottle of Cherry Coke. We wrote the Blog and did an e-mail. Matthew chilled out on his conputer until 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 05-12-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63112	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, adj stop J1	6	First Potteries
63175	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries
6009	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
35685	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, O/x The Cherry Tree PH	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going back to Blurton, but first he was going out on the bus, going to Grandma's and going to the pub. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had a pancakes for breakfast washed down with orange juice. Matthew chilled out in his room until it was time to go out. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street. We onto City Road. At the top we crossed over Victoria Road to wait for the bus at the bus stop. We got to the bus stop in time we saw Travel Express GN14 DVX. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 63112 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63112 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We got up and got off the bus at the top of John Street. We walked down John Street and we crossed over Bethesda Street. We went into the museum Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we left the museum. We walked up John Street and onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we visited the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over the ring Road onto Lichfield Street and we turned into the the stop outside the bus station. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later the bus appeared. We saw it was First Potteries 63175 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63175 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 Coke. He went downsairs to empty his bin and went back upstairs to his room. We turned up around 14:30 we turned up and Matthew came downstairs. We said goodbye to mum and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the bus stop by the flats. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford rent-a-car BF24 YEJ parked up at their garage.

Afford rent-a-car BF24 YEJ in Fenton

We waited for a bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6009 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 6009 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 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. Whilst we waited for a bus back to Fenton and Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards we saw First Potteries 67146 on a #22 to Longton. We got back to the relevant stand and there was already a bus heading towards Grandma's. As we got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35685 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35685 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we went upstairs and sitting down. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. We got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 35685 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35685 in Newcastle

Once off the bus we headed along the A34 and we went up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car via uncle Daves house. We set off just after 17:30 and we set off onto Victoria Street. We joined the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. 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. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500. We turned right onto the A500. We veered left into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We set off back down towards Stoke and onto the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and and we went around the one-way system and we turned left onto London Road. We headed into the West End, and we ran past the former Oak Tree pub which has now been demolished. We ran to the end of London Road and we sat at the light waiting to turn right onto the A34. We continued up to the pub and we parked up. We walked into the pub and Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 47519 on a #101 to Stafford and Allinson Travel YP69 VRN heading towards Newcastle. Once we had finished eating we set off set off to Blurton via the Petrol station. We turned right onto the A34 and we headed North. We turned into Tesco and we headed to the petrol station. After filling up we continued home. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran through Trent Vale. We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and we continued into Trentham and we crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and wrote an e-mail Later on we dropped uncle Dave off back at home. Later on we did some more of the Blog and had a can of Irn Bru and a Crunchie. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Kidsgrove 04-12-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63174	Hanley BS	Kidsgrove, St Johns RC	38	First Potteries
63112	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Hanley BS	103	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group WF24 BCE. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and and turned right onto College Road and. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street. We ran up the hill into the bus station and onto stand. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67154.

First Potteries 67154 in Hanley bus station

We waited for a bus to Kidsgrove. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63174 on a #38 to Kidsgrove. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and then we joined the clockwise ring road. At the end we turned left onto Etruria Road before going under the A53 onto Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Forge Lane past a new minibus building by the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford and we ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station onto Barracks Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Ryecroft. We veered left onto Merrial Street and we turned right onto High Street. We ran forwards onto Liverpool Road and we ran turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran Northwards past the bus garage and we ran through Milehouse. We ran Northwards to the McDonald roundabout and we turned left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto Chesterton High Street. We turned right onto Crackley Bank and we ran through Crackley and Red Street. We crossed over the A500 and we veered left onto Talke High Street. We turned right somewhere and left onto Chester Road. We re-joined the road and we ran forwards onto Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto the A34 and up towards somewhere where we turned right onto the B5371. We turned right onto Mitchell Avenue and we turned left onto Lower Ash Road. We turned right onto First Avenue and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5371. As we turned into the A50 and we went into the Jessie's Coffee Shop. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards he had sausage and cheese oatcake washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished in the Jessie's Coffee Shop we walked back onto the A50 and across to the bus stop where we waited for a #3A to Hanley. A short time later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 63112 on a #103 to Hanley. 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 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 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 where we got up and got off the bus. We decided to wait for the next bus. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. A short time later we saw First Potteries 35950 on a #25 to Keele. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 780 on a #2 to Blythe Bridge.

D&G Bus 780 in Hanley bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 35687 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35687 in Hanley bus station

A few mninutes later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 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 and we ran down John Street and left onto onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Hinde Street and we turned right 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 and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. For tea Matthew had a chilken fajitas and chips followed by cake. Later on we went downstairs and out onto Temple Street. We went in a car to Bentilee. We set off onto along Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. We turned right up Baker Street and left onto Glebdale Road. We turned right onto City Road and at the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and and we went forwards on Lichfield Street. At Hanley joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we turned right onto Bucknall New Road. We crossed over the traffic lights and forwards onto the A52. We veered right and we joined the A5272. We ran to the other end of Bentilee and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. We turned right onto Cowley Way and left onto Waverton Road. We stopped in the estate and we stopped at a house. Matthew went to a themed party. After the party Matthew returned to Fenton by car We set off onto Waverton Street and we turned onto Cowley Way. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and left onto the A5272. We turned left onto the A5272 and at Adderley Green we turned right onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill and down the other side and into Longton town centre. We joined the one way system and due to the road been closed eastbound from Market Street to Commercial Street we turned right into Chadwick Street. We turned right into Normacot Road and we crossed the roundabout onto The Strand. We ran under the railway line and forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and to his room to chill out. He watched television and used his computer. Later on he had a bath. After his bath he had some toast for supper. He chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 03-12-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67149	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries
47519	Fenton, Smithpool Road	Hanley, stop S4	11	First Potteries
67147	Hanley BS	Fenton, Alfred Street	6	First Potteries
63362	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left into Baker Street. We continued onto Glebedale Road and we went to the doctors. We returned to the residential unit along Baker Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We got in a car and we set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and we turned left onto the A50. We ran through Longton. We turned left onto Baths Road. Matthew went to Tesco Extra. Once out of the taxi we walked through onto The Strand and went to the Cafe Delight. Matthew had a brunch washed down with a can of Coke. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67149 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. 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 turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. We continued down to Aldi and we did some shopping. After we had done the shopping we got a Lucky Seven 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. we went upstairs to his room and use his computer. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw First Potteries 63354 on a #11X to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63354 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching and we saw it was First Potteries 47519 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 47519 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up City Road and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive and we ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. at the top of the hill we turned right onto the anticlockwise ring road and we turned left onto Town Road. We turned right onto Quadrant Road and we went under the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We ran forwards onto Stafford Street. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Stafford Street and we turned left onto Tontine Street and and we went forwards onto Lichfield Street Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for the next #23 back to Fenton. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67147 on a #6 to Park Hall.

First Potteries 67147 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 on the road at the back of Victoria Road. We turned right onto George Street and we turned left onto Leopold Street. We stopped at the playground and Matthew had a can of Coke. We continued along Manor Street. We crossed over City Road and we went back to the residential unit. Matthew went to his room to chill out and use his computer. He also watched buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We stopped at the kebab shop and we brought burger and fries. When we brought the food we walked back down City Road and we turned left into Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use the computer. For tea Matthew had burger and fries followed a couple of red velvet cheesecake with custard. Matthew also had a can of Coke. We chilled out on his computer. Later on we went out on the bus to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63362 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63362 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 set off onto Castle Walk and we stopped at Heron Foods. We bought a cake and we set off along Castle Walk and we went past the former Poundland. We turned right into Ironmarket and we turned left onto High Street and we past the fromer Laura Ashley. We crossed over and we went to the cinema. Matthew had a cup of Coke. He went to the cinema to watch Zootopia 2. After the film Matthew went to the toilet. We walked out of the cinema onto the High Street and we got a Lucky Seven taxi back to Fenton. When we got in taxi. We set off onto High Street and we turned left onto the A527. We ran past the bus station and we crossed over the roundabout onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. We veered left onto Shelton New Road and we stopped briefly near to the old Gilberts furniture shop. We continued down Shelton New Road through the traffic lights and we turned right onto Cemetery Road. We turned right onto Stoke Road. We went passed the former chemists which is becoming a new dessert shop. and we ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning left onto City Road. We ran up the hill to Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street andn we returned tom the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark