Trip to Etruria / Wolstanton 07-07-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YJ12 SGV	Fenton	Westbury Park	Charter	Travel Express
YJ12 SGV	Westbury Park	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was going back to the residential unit, but not before he had been out for dinner and to get his weekly shopping. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up just after 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready and we went out just before 12:00. We set off to Newcastle to pick up our friend. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and onto the A5035. We continued to Trentham and we turned right onto the A34. We ran through Hanford and we crossed the A500 and we saw Alfa A141. We continued through Trent Vale and into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we saw D&G Bus 118 on a #85 to Nantwich. 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 into Basford passing First Potteries 63112 on a #38 to Kidsgrove. We turned right onto Victoria Street and we turned left 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 and we ran forwards onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned left onti the Etruria Valley Link Road. We went under the A500 and we turned left onto the retail park and we parked up and we saw grey minibus CY06 FUT parked up. We went into the shop and we did Matthew weekly shop. We went outside and we saw black minibus YX19 SZO.

YX19 SZO in Wolstanton

We set off through the retail park and we turned left onto the A527. We ran to the top of the hill and we turned left to follow the A527 into Newcastle. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we pulled up. We dropped out our friend and we continued along Ryecoft. We did a u-turned and we turned right onto Barracks Road. We turned left onto the A34 and we headed through Trent Vale. We continued under the A500 and into Hanford. At trentham we turned left onto the A5035. We ran into Blurton and we saw First Potteries 63366 on a #22 to Newcastle. We got back around 14:30. Matthew had some chocolate cake and a can of Dr Pepper. Around 17:00 we got ready to return to the residential unit. We set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw silver minibus C11 HTC 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 OW73 RYR. 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. For tea Matthew had chicken & rice and washed it down with a glass of Irn Bru. For afters Matthew had a cheesecake with custard. After a few minutes we saw Shelton Care Group SH73 WMK.

Shelton Care Group SH73 WMK in Fenton

Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Westbury Park. We went downstairs and we saw it was Travel Express YJ12 SGV. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street and we saw Afford rent-a-car HJ23 VGN. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road. We ran down the into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the the A500 and we turned left onto Southbound A500. We ran past Sideway to Hanford. We turned right onto the A519 and we turned left onto Westbury Road and to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a a glass of Coke. After we had finished in the pub we returned to Fenton in Travel Express YJ12 SGV. We set off onto Westbury Road and we turned right to run anti-clockwide around the estate. We turned right onto Wye Road and we crossed over Seabridge Lane and we turned left onto the Northbound A519. We ran into Newcastle and we went around the roundabout onto Barracks Road and past the bus station. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout onto the A53 and we ran through Basford to Etruria. We got onto the Southbound A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the raileay line and up into Fenton. We continued up City Road before turning right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Crewe / Northwich 03-08-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
31	Crewe BS	Winsford, Guildhall	31	D&G Bus
30	Winsford, Guildhall	Northwich Interchange	37	D&G Bus
118	Northwich Interchange	Tarvin Sands, Shay Lane	82	D&G Bus
58	Tarvin Sands, Shay Lane	Northwich Interchange	82	D&G Bus
4	Northwich Interchange	Devanham, Bulls Head	31	D&G Bus
30	Devanham, Green Lane	Sandbach Common	37	D&G Bus

Today we decided to re-visit Crewe. Matthew chose this earlier in the week. We did no research fot this trip other than to check the weather which was for mainly cloudy with some unny intervals. Matthew woke up at 08:00 to have his medication. Matthew got up at 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready and we set off just after 12:00 to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road passing silver minibus Y661 TNS. 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. As we travelled up the A500 we saw Britannia Travel S10 KKE, blue minibus WG18 EEM, Turners 10 and silver minibus WX21 UTR. We continued past the M6 and over the West coact main line before we turned right onto the B5071. We ran past the DRS depot and under the railwy line and past the football ground. We turned left onto Catherine Street but we weren't able to park as there was a car right behind us. We ended up continuing Catherine Street and turning right onto Wood Street. There was a small free car park so we parked up there. I went to Benny's and I fetch some food. Matthew had a sausage bap and a can of Irn Bru. After we had finished eating we set off along Wood Street and we turned left onto the A534. We turned right onto Edelstone Road. We turned left onto Wistaston Road. We turned right onto Flag Lane and left onto Hightown. We turned right onto West Street and we turned right into the Asda Car park. We paid for parking and we said goodbye to mum. We walked across the the bus station and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we walked out of the other end of the bus station to take a few pictures. We saw First Potteries 63174 on a #3 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63174 in Crewe bus station

We walked through the bus station, but as it was warm inside we walked out the other end. We saw D&G Bus 574 on a #38 to Macclesfield.

D&G Bus 574 in Crewe bus station

Matthew indicated that he wanted to do the #31. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 47 on a #12 to Leighton Hospital.

D&G Bus 47 in Crewe bus station

Wetherspoons are open to returning to Crewe should a site be available. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 582 on a #84X to Nantwich. Eventually our bus appeared. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 31 on a #31 to Northwich.

D&G Bus 31 in Crewe bus station

We got on the bus and we booked D&G Network Duo Day tickets at £10.50 before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station. We turned left onto Victoria Street. We turned right onto Hightown and we ran forwards onto Broad Street. We crossed the railway line and we turned left onto the B5076. We followed the road right at the roundabout and we turned left onto a new road that goes into Leighton Hospital. At the hospital there was a small bus station. We left the bus station area and we crossed turned right onto A530. We turned left onto Eardswick Lane and we turned left onto Cross Lane. We turned right and we headed Northwards up the B5074. We continbued to Glebe Green and we turned left onto Swanlow Drive. We turned right onto Darnhall School Lane and left onto Glebe Green Drive. We ran forwards onto Durham Drive and we turned left onto Dover Drive. We continued onto Mount Pleasnt Drive and we turned right onto Denbigh Drive. We turned left onto Beeston Drive and we re-joined the B5074. We turned right onto the A54 and when we got to the centre of Winsford we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 30 as it continued towards Northwich.

D&G Bus 31 in Winsford

Once off the bus we went under the A54 and we headed towards Costa. On the way we saw D&G Bus 530 on a #37 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 530 in Winsford

We continued to Costa and Matthew used the toilet. Matthew had a slice of Millionaire's Shortbread and a bottle of Coke with ice. After we had finished we went outside to wait for a bus towards Crewe. As we waited we spotted a bus to Northwich on the map. Matthew indicated that he wanted to do this. We crossed back under the A54 and we waited at the bus stop. As short time later we saw the bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw that it was D&G Bus 30 on a #37 to Northwich.

D&G Bus 30 in Winsford

We got on the bus and we flashed the D&G Network Duo Day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the High Street and we ran down the hill towards the big roundabout. We ran forwards onto Wharton Road and we continued Northwards out of Winsford. We ran up the A5018 and we turned right onto the Northbound A533. We ran fast up the A533 for around 1/2 mile and we turned left onto Jack lane. We ran into Moulton and we followed Jack Lane to the right and towards Mere Heath. We turned left onto London Road and we headed Northwards into Davenham and we crossed over the A556 and A533. We continued through Leftwich before joining the Northound A533. We ran forwards onto Dane Street and we turned right onto Watling Street before stoppping at the interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 30 before it worked a #31 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 30 in Northwich Interchange

Once off the bus we had a look around. We saw D&G Bus 33 which was on layover and a bout to work the #89 to Knutsford.

D&G Bus 33 in Northwich Interchange

We had a walk into town through the open spcxe that used to be a market hall and toilets, WE headed down an alley and on the corner of the main street was a pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a glass of Coke. We sat in the bar and we watched some TV. When we had finished we walked back the same way towards the Interchange and we saw a mural of David Bowie. Back at the Interchange we saw D&G Bus 118 on layover.

D&G Bus 118 in Northwich Interchange

Matthew wanted to do this bus and we had around 30 minutes to wait for the next #82. We had a walk around. We went down Watling Street and we turned right onto High Street. We turned right onto Apple Market Street and we walked past an old pub. We stopped at a shop and Matth bought a small bottle of Cola and a twin Milky Way. We turned right by the pub we had neen in and back along the passageway and empty land to the Interchange. On an adjacent stand we saw Network Warrington 212 on a Cat9 to Warrington.

Network Warrington 212 in Northwich Interchange

Matthew expressed a wish to do the Warrington bus but we didn't have the right ticket. We said he could go to Warrington again in the near future. We decided to wait for 118 on the #82. Whilst we waited Matthew shared his Mailky Way with me and uncle Dave. The bus driver readied the bus for service and we got on the bus and we scanned the Network Bus Duo ticket before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along Watling Street and then turned right into Chester Way. We crossed over the weaver and we turned left onto the A559. We ran West out of town and as we passed some minibuses parked up off Milner Road adjacent to Greenbank railway station. We continued out past Hartford station and we joined the Westbound A556. We turned right onto Weaverham Road and we ran through the Cuddington housing estate before we joined the Southbound A49. We turned right by the petrol station to re-join the A556 and we carried on Westwards. We then continued on along one of the fast parts of the route through Oakmere until we joined the Westbound A54. We continued for a further 500m and then we turned left into Kelsall village. After running through the village we re-joined the A54. It wsa going to be a dead time in Tarvin village, so we got up and got off the bus in Tarvin Sands. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 118 as it headed towards Chester.

D&G Bus 118 in Tarvin Sands

We crossed over the road and we waited for the bus towards Northwich. A short time later we saw it appear over the hill. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 58 on a #82 to Northwich.

D&G Bus 58 in Tarvin Sands

We got on the bus and we scanned the Network Bus Duo ticket before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along the A54 we turned right again to run through Kelsall. We rejoined the A54 and we ran through Oakmere before we veered left onto the A556. At the crossed roads we turned left onto the A49 and we entered the estate in Cuddington along Ash Road. We ran through the estate and we rejoined the A556 and ran East to Harford where we came off and went onto the A559. We ran past Hartford and Greenbank railway stations and we entered Northwich from the West end crossing over the Weaver before coming into the interchange on Watling Street. Once we got off the bus we had to quickly walk down to stand G so we didn't get stranded at Northwich. The bus was already on stand and as we got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 4 on a #31 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 4 in Northwich Interchange

we got on the bus and we scanned the Network Bus Duo ticket before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Watling Street and we turned right onto the ring road. We followed the A533 out of town for about 1/3 of a mile before we veered left onto London Road. We crossed the A533 and we went over the roundabout over the A556. We continued Southwards into Davenham and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 4 as it continued towards Crewe.

D&G Bus 4 in Devanham

We had already arrange for mum to come and meet us in Sandbach. We had around 30 minutes here so we went to the pub across the road. Matthew went to the toilets and afterwards had a glass of coke. We sat in a small room in the front and whilst Matthew had his drink we watched the TV and I threw a few darts into the dartboard. When we had finished we went outside and met up with uncle Dave. We walked up another stop and by this time we only had about 5 minutes to wait. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 30 that we had been on earlier in the day.

D&G Bus 30 in Devanham

We got on the bus and we scanned the Network Bus Duo ticket for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We continued through the village of Davenham. We turned right onto Jack Lane and we ran through Moulton. We joined the Southbound A533 and we turned right onto Bostock Road. We ran forwards onto the B5355. We ran forwards onto Whaton Road and we crossed over the big roundabout at the bottom of Winsford onto the High Street. Whilst at one of the stops we saw Anthony's Travel coach ANT 856T going the other way. We turned left onto Dingle Lane and we turned right onto The Drumber. We turned right onto Dene Drive and we turned right onto the High Street. After a short wait at the stop outside the Guildhall. We ran down the High Street and we crossed the main roundabout onto the Southbound A54. We veered left onto Station Road and we ran along the narrow street towards Middlewich. At the roundabout we ran forwards into Winsford railway station. We did a lap of the car park and back out onto the main road. We turned right onto the A54 and we crossed over the railway line. We continued East for around 2 miles and we came into the West end of Middlewich. We ran around the one-way system and left onto the A54. After a brief stop at the main bus stop we turned right onto the A533. We turned right onto Long Lane South and right onto Warmingham Lane. We ran through the estate and we turned left Cross Lane. We turned right and we re-joined the Southbound A533. We ran alongside of the canal and into Sandbach through Elworth. We turned left Hightown and at the next roundabout we ran forwards on Congleton Road. We turned right onto The Commons and we ran onto the other side of the triangle where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 30.

D&G Bus 30 in Sandbach

We walked across the common and into a pub. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards he had a glass of Coke. We headed back to the car and I went to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of Cherry Coke. When I had finished eating, we ran down the Western edge of town and we turned left onto the A534. We turned left onto the A533 and we continued over the M6 and through Thurlwood past the Royal Oak pub which is being refurbished. We continued through Rode Heath and onto the A5011. We ran down to Talke and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran about 2 miles to the A500 and we joined the Southbound side. We ran through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 in Stoke. We veered left onto Wheildon Road and we stopped at uncle Dave's house. Matthew drank some of uncle Rob's Irn Bru and we updated the calendar with today's trip. We said goodbye to uncle Dave and we got back in the car. We set off onto Wheildon Road past the former Regent which is back up for sale. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog and wrote an e-mail. Matthew ate a doughnut and we chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hartshill / Longton 01-08-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65029	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hartshill, Richmond Street	11	First Potteries
65029	Hartshill, Quarry Road	Longton, Market Street	11	First Potteries
44514	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	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 First Potteries 44514 on a #23 to Newstead. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford Rent-A-car BT22 LXK.

Afford Rent-A-car BT22 LXK in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 65029 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65029 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hartshill 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 we went over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and we ran forwards onto Hartshill bank. Approximatley half way up the bank we got up and got off the bus. Once we were off the bus we crossed over the road and we waited for a bus towards Longton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63096 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63096 in Hartshill

Also seen was D&G Bus 157 on a #9 to Westbury Park.

D&G Bus 157 in Hartshill

We waited for the following #11 to Longton. We saw D&G Bus 118 on a #9 to Biddulph. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65029 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65029 in Hartshill

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the hill and we ran into Stoke. We ran along Church Street and we crossed over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. We ran up Market Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed Market Street and walked up Transport Lane and crossed over The Strand and we visited Cafe Delight. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. Once we came out we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63357 on a #6 to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 44514 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. we 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 past the new petrol station and coffee shop. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. We set of around the corner onto City Road and we crossed over. We turned left into Christchurch Street and right into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Later on 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 stopped at the Co-operative food. We turned left Temple Street and we walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window we saw Hollinshead J10 BUS. After get ready we went downstairs to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we headed down the road into Stoke. We ran under the railway line and we crossed the A500. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we ran around Stoke town centre on the one-way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and we turned right onto Flemming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We ran forwards onto Hartshill Road and we went up the hill through Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road. We went under the subway onto Queens Gardens and we walked up to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we found a table. For tea Matthew had a chicken burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. Later on a had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. After we walked back through the gardens and we visited the shop on the corner and Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. We walked onto the Ironmarket and we turned left onto Castle Walk. We continued down to the bus station and saw First Potteries 33828 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 33828 in Newcastle bus station

Another vehicle seen was D&G Bus 126 on a #9 to Westbury Park.

D&G Bus 126 in Newcastle bus station

Mum was waiting in the car on other side of Barracks Road in a car park off Hassell Street. Matthew got in the car. We set off up Barracks Road onto the A34. We turned left at the Avenue and we ran up to 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 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew collected a few suypplies from the car and headed upstairs. He chilled out in his room and watched TV. He had a bottle of Coke. 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 Newcastle / Stafford 04-04-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67142	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35942	Newcastle BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
35945	Stafford BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67157	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Stafford on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford Rent-A-Car DS71 NCY. We continued to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67142 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67142 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 waited for a bus towards Stafford. We waited for a short while and we saw First Potteries 63012 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63012 in Newcastle bus station

Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35942 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35942 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before we went upstairs and down towards. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and we continued down to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. After going around the one-way system and onto Stafford Road. We crossed over the A34 onto Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We saw Langston & Tasker minibus YN06 CYT. We rejoined the A34 at the roundabout where the A51 goes Eastwards and we ran Southwards through the fast section on the A34 to the A513 roundabout. We ran the last couple of miles into town down the A34 onto Foregate Street and we turned right onto Chell Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked Westwards along Chell Road and we turned right onto Gaolgate Street. We stopped at pub. For dinner Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Gaolgate Street. At the top we turned right and we stopped at the bus station. In the bus station we saw Select Bus 21 on a #8 to Parkside. After a short while the bus back to Hanley appeared. It was First Potteries 35945 on a #101 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. Once we got ot the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we stopped at the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 118 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G Bus 118 in Newcastle bus station

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 63174 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63174 in Newcastle bus station

Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 65035 on a #99 to Chell Heath.

First Potteries 65035 in Newcastle bus station

We walked over to the other side and we saw it was First Potteries 67157 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. We saw Cababilty FJ16 AVK Before tea Matthew went out to do some shopping. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We picked a few things up at the Co-operative food and we turned left Temple Street We walked back to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had a lasagne and a can of Fanta orange followed by a Manchester Tart. Later on Matthew went out to the pub. We went downstairs and onto Temple Street. we turned right onto Christchurch Street and along the road to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. After spending time in the pub Matthew returned to the residential unit. We set off along Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and went to his room. 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 Hanley / Newcastle 03-03-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65029	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63117	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
47520	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35946	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, O/s Cherry Tree PH	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. He was alson going to Blurton later on and to visit Grandma. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. Later on Matthew went to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off along the passageway onto City Road and down to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. It was First Potteries 65029 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65029 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 saw blue minibus V604 MBL. 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 headed up castle Walk and we went past the former Poundland. We continued to Paecocks and we brought some clothes. When we had finished we continued up Castle Walk and we turned left onto Ironmarket. We turned left onto High Street and left onto Hassell Street. We headed back to the bus station and we looked for something towards Hanley. Almost Immediately we saw a bus appear. It was First Potteries 63117 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63117 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We 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 after a short wait we continued past the town hall onto Bagnall Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and we saw Stanton's of Stoke SN56 AEE on a #60 to Brown Edge. We walked out of the bus station onto Tontine Street and we went forwards onto parliament Row and into the shopping centre. We stopped at Cafe No 22 and Matthew had sausage oatcakes and a bottle of coke. We went past Realm of Distinction and it is temporarily closed. We went up in the lift and we walked though and down onto Stafford Street. We visited the Little Dessert Shop and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a red velvet cheesecake and custard. We walked along Stafford Street and we went onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. As we got to the bus station we saw First Potteries 67176 on a #23 to Newstead. We weren't quick enough and we missed the bus. Whilst we waited for the next bus we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #6 to Park Hall.

First Potteries 63097 in Hanley bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 67158 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67158 in Hanley bus station

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 67178 on a 7A to Biddulph. A few mninutes later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67151 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton, and as the rear of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67151 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 67151

We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and passed the site of the new special school being built. 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 and we went under the railway line. We went up the hill into Fenton and we got up and got off the bus at the Smithpool Road stop. We walked into the bew development and we went for a drink. When we had finished we walked baclk onto City Road and we crossed over and cut through to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and he chilled out until I arrived just after 15:00. Matthew came back downstairs and we walked to the stop by the flats. We saw Afford rent-a-car PJ69 RZA parked up at the garage. We waited for the next #11 to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67176 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67176 in Fenton

I asked Matthew if he wanted to do the D&G bus and he decided to wait for the next one. We saw D&G Bus 118 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 118 in Fenton

A few seconds later we saw put bus. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 47520 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 47520 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 saw blue minibus V604 MBL. 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. When we got there was saw First Potteries 35949 on a #25 to Hanley. We turned that bus down. Matthew wanted to have a look at the former bookies on the corner of Stubbs Street. We walked back across to the bus station and we saw First Potteries 63103 on a #4 to Audley.

First Potteries 63103 in Newcastle bus station

Another vehicle seen was D&G Bus 114 on a #94 to Congleton.

D&G Bus 114 in Newcastle bus station

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 44511 on a #99 to Chell Heath.

First Potteries 44511 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw a bus we could catch. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35946 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35946 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 35946 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35946 in Newcastle in Fenton

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. We turned left onto London Road and 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 35940 on a #101 to Stafford and First Potteries 63118 on a #101 to Hanley. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035. 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 watch TV. Later on we dropped uncle Dave off back at home. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw white minibus EA07 LWW parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Heron Cross lights. We turned left onto Grove Road and we ran forwards onto Wheildon Road. We dropped off uncle Dave and we ran back up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We ran through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark