Trip to Newcastle / Kidsgrove 17-09-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63177	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
47519	Newcastle BS	Kidsgrove, St Johns RC	38	First Potteries
63345	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Hanley, stop S7	38	First Potteries
63174	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	38	First Potteries
35948	Newcastle BS	Thistleberry, Gallowstree Lane	25	First Potteries
35942	Thistleberry, Gallowstree Lane	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
6003	Newcastle BS	Stoke, Lytton Street	9	D&G Bus
6008	Stoke, Lytton Street	Meir, Lansbury Grove	1	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later. 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 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 First Potteries 67145 on a #11 to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 63177 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63177 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 had a walk around Newcastle. We waited for a bus towards Trentham. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 763 on a #35 to Chesterton.

D&G Bus 763 in Newcastle bus station

Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus towards Kidsgrove. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 47519 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 47519 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Talke Pits before sitting down towards the back of the bus. set of out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and at the roundabout we 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 we walked onto the A50 and onto Heathcote Street and Matthew visited the toilet. As we walked through back across the A50 and we turned left onto Station Road and we went down the railway line at tunnel northern where we veered left onto the path that runs along side the steps and got onto the the Trent and Mersey canal and we walked around the corner onto the B5371 and we visited the church to look at the poppies. We set off along the B5371 and we turned left onto Liverpool Road and up to the bus stop. A short time later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 63345 on a #38 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63345 in Kidsgrove

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off along the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards through Sandyford past the new retail park into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street. We continued down the High Street and we ran past the former Co-operative bank. We turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto Scotia Road and past the the old bus garage before running up the hill into Burslem Town centre. We ran through the light onto Waterloo Road and up the hill into Cobridge. We ran down the hill towards Hanley and then up into town along Hope Street and Stafford Street. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Stafford Street and we walked up Piccadilly into Tontine Square. We continued along Tontine Street. Once we had finished we went to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. after visiting shops in the shopping centre we walked down Tontine Square. We went into Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63174 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63174 in Hanley bus station

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 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 where 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 where we got up and got off the bus. We realised that we could not to Keele and the following bus would to Meir. We decided to do a bus up to Thistleberry. We waited for a bus to appear. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35948 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35948 in Newcastle bus station

We got on and booked to Thistleberry 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 got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the A525 we walked onto the Galingale View and we passed the site of a layout for homes. We stopped at Queen Elizabeth Court and Matthew went to the dinning room. we also visitd the flats. We cut through onto Galingale View and we turned right into the A525 and we headed to the bus stop. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. It was First Potteries 35942 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down the A525. We went past the scrapyards which is going to be the site of some new houses. 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 where we got up and got off the bus. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6003 on a #9 to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road. At the roundabout we went left onto Newcastle lane and we ran up the hill into the centre of Penkhull. We turned left onto St Thomas Place and forwards onto Princes Street. We past the old school. on the left old North Staffs Royal Infirmary. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran down into Stoke. We passed through Church Street and the bus topped in the town centre. After a brief stop we continued over the A500 and we got up and got off the bus just before the railway bridge. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 6003 before it continued to Hanley.

D&G Bus 6003 in Stoke

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6008 on a #1 to Meir. We got on the bus and we booked to Meir before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up City Road and 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 Transport Interchange onto Baths Road and we ran forwards onto Market Street. We turned left onto Anchor Road and right onto Sutherland Road. We ran to the other end of the road and we turned left onto Weston Coyney Road. We ran up the hill past Matthew's old respite place and at the end we turned right onto the A520 and we turned left onto Brookwood Drive. We got up and got off the bus. We got in the car and we went along Brookwood Drive and we where work has started to build new flats. we turned left onto the A520 and passed the site of the new special school being built. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran fast to the edge of Longton and we came off the A50 onto the end of Lightwood Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Longton down The Strand and we turned left 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. When we got back we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew went to Farmfoods Bucknall. Matthew went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran past the railways station to Joiner Square. We ran to Bucknall and we turned right into the car park. Matthew did his weekly shop and afterwards got back in the car. We set off onto the A52 and we headed through Joiners Square and past the university. We ran past the railway station and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and afterwards Matthew went to the pub. We set off on foot along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and into the pub. It was someone's birthday and Matthew had some egg sandwiches and we sang Happy Birthday and blew out candles on a cake. Matthew had a glass of Coke and some birthday cake. When we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and over City Road. We went forwards onto Christchurch Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room to use his computer and watch buses. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Bradwell 03-08-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63116	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63171	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left into Watkin Street and we turned left into the back alley and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We stopped at The Lido and Matthew went. After spend some time their and we set off onto Smithpool Road and we crossed over the railway line and we turned left into the back alley. We went forwards onto Crawford Street and we turned left onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to use his computer and watch buses and we saw Lucky Seven GL25 OBA. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63116 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63116 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and onto Hartshill Road and past the former pub where we are building a new convenience store. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We walked out of the bus station and we saw red minibus PX63 WZK.

PX63 WZK in Newcastle

We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at Cash Converters. We walked up High Street and we crossed over and we walked across to the bowling alley and then Matthew had a few games of bowling. We walked back onto High Street and we turned right into Ironmarket and we turned right into Castle Walk and around the corner to Poundbakery. Matthew picked a Manchester Tart fot later. We headed back through Castle Walk and we turned right into Ironmarket and we stopped at the 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 Ironmarket and we turned left onto Castle Walk. We continued down to the bus station and saw First Potteries 35948 on a #39A to Butt Lane. We headed to the toilet and Matthew used the facilities. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63176 in Newcastle bus station

The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63171 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63171 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. 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 we cut through onto Temple Street and we got in the car and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hil into stoke and forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line. We passed near to the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. We ran to the top and we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. At the end we turned right onto Lichfield Street and joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We joined town road and we crossed over the ring-road and we headed out of town towards Birches Head. We joinmed the A5272 and we travelled Northwards through Sneyd Green up to Smallthorne Roundabouts and we continued forwards onto High Lane. At the end of High Lane the end we turned left onto the A527. We turned right onto Turnhurst Road and we ran up to Packmoor and we past site of new housing estate. When we had finished we got a Lucky Seven taxi to the residential unit. We set off along the Mellor Street and and we continued onto Turnhurst Road. We turned left onto the A527 through Pits Hill and Sandyford past the BP Petrol station. We crossed over the A50 and we ran down to the A500. We ran Southwards through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We ran up the A52 under the railway line and we ran forwards onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Matthew came downstairs and got in the car. We set off from Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we ran around the one-way system. We turned right onto Campbell Place and left onto Hartshill Road. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. 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 A527. We ran through Wolstanton and we crossed over the roundabout onto Bradwell Lane and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran forwards onto the A527 and we ran into Newcastle. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we pulled up. We dropped out our friend and we continued along Ryecroft and we pulled up. We dropped out our friend and we continued along Ryecoft. We turned left onto Barracks Road and we ran past the bus station. We continued onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. Travelling up towards 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 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 right onto Lytton Street and we saw grey minibus WX08 AUJ. We turned left onto City Road and 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 can of Cherry 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 / Hanley 24-07-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6010	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	First Potteries
35948	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
63103	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries
63176	Newcastle, O/s Cherry Tree PH	Trent Vale, Black Lion	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was returning to Blurton, going to Grandma's and going to the pub, but first he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had pancakes and orange juice for breakfast, Matthew chilled out in his room until it was time to go out. We saw Shelton Care Group WF24 BCE outside. Later on Matthew went downstairs and set off on foot to the bus stop. We went onto Temple Street and we cut through onto City Road and we walked to the bus stop by the flats. We waited at the stop for a bus towards Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6010 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 6010 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. Once in Newcastle we headed to the toilets. After using the facilities Matthew headed back to the bus station to wait for a bus to Hanley. We turned down First Potteries 63177 which was going the long way around via Longton on the #11X to Hanley.

First Potteries 63177 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw a better option approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35948 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35948 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. set of out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We went Southwards on the A34 before turning into the hospital. We trundled through the hospital grounds and ran up to Hartshill Road via Hilton Road and The Avenue. We went down Hartshill Road into Stoke town centre and we continued onto Church Street and over the A50 before passing under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we went forwards onto Station Road before turning right onto College Road. At the top off College Road we continued onto regent Road before turning left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed the ring road onto Bethesda Street and we turned right onto John Street. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we left the bus station and we crossed over Lichfield Street, We crossed over the rimg road and we went to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we headed to B&M to do some shopping. We crossed over the ring road and we walked up Lichfield Street. We went around the corner onto Old Hall Street and we went into the shop. After buy some stuff from B&M we set off onto Old Hall Street and we went around the corner to Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus to Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63103 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63103 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 onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. We turned right onto Dividy Road and we turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and in the corner of the depot were a collection or recent arrivals from Bristol. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. Matthew had a can of Coke. Just aftr 15:00 we arrived to pick Matthew up. A decision was made that today we would go in the car to Grandma's, and catch a bus to the pub. Matthew came downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We ran under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and we turned left. We decided to go pick something up from the Gregg's drive through on the way to Grandma's. We ran along LOndon Road through the West End ond Oakhill and into Trent Vale. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran up to the retail park. We turned into the retail park and we drove into the drive through. We bought a sausage roll and a bottle of orange juice. We set off out of the retail park onto the A34 and Matthew drank the orange juice. We turned right onto The Avenue and left onto Parkstone Avenue and left onto Occupation Street. We parked up near to Grandmas and we headed inside out of the heat. 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 by bus. We walked down the hill via Victoria Street to the A34 and we waited for a bus towards Trent Vale. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 35940 on a #25 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63176 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63176 in Newcastle

We got on the bus and we booked to Trent Vale before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A34 and we turned left into the hospital. We saw West Midlands Ambulance Service FX26 UCF. We turned right onto Hilton Road and we ran forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the A34. We got up and got off at the next stop. Once off the bus we headed along the A34 and we saw parked up. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 35687 on a #101 to Hanley. Once we had finished eating we set off along the A34. We ran under the A500 in Hanford and we continued into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we saw Atlantic Travel YN74 XXA. We carried on into Blurton. We got back around 19:25. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and sent a couple of e-mails. Later on Matthew had a can of Dr Pepper and a slice of Arctic Roll. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Stafford 18-07-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, Lytton Street	23	First Potteries
67142	Stoke, Lytton Street	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35948	Newcastle BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
35942	Stafford, Station Road	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63359	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Notts & Derby 742. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley. 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 towards Stoke. We went under the railway line and we got up and got off the bus. A short tme later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67142 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67142 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sitting down. The bus set off down City Road and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street and onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We 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. We walked up towards the top end of the bus station whilst we waited for something we could catch. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35948 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35948 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station 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 former Wolverhampton Council minibus WX05 GDZ. 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 left onto Broad Street. We continued onto Stafford Street and we turned right onto Gaolgate Street and past the Market Square. We stopped at Greggs on Greengate Street and Matthew had a sausage roll and and a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished in the shop we walked back to the square and we ate the sausage roll and drank the Coke. Once we had finished eating and drinking we walked through the shopping centre and back onto St Mary's Place and we turned left onto Earl Street and left onto Tenterbanks and we turned right onto Victoria Road. We turned left onto Station Road. We waited for a bus back to Stone. A few minutes later the bus appeared around the corner and it was dud First Potteries 35942 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35942 in Stafford

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Station Road and at the end we turned left onto the A518. At the roundabout and due to a diversion we came back down the A518 and left onto Station Road and we turned right onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto Tenterbanks and we crossed over onto Mill Bank and forwards onto Cope Street and left onto Eastgate Street. We ran forwards onto Salter Street and we turned left onto North Walls. We headed Northwards and we ran into the bus station. 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 North 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. 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. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 790 on a #104 to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63359 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63359 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 we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and to his room to chill out. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto 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. Near to the unit we saw Shelton Care Group SH71 KMZ. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we walked down to the entrance of the park. For dinner Matthew had washed down a can of Irn Bru. In the park Matthew walked up to the playground. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Grove Road. We crossed over the Whieldon Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Masterson Street and we turned left onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. Later on Matthew went out to KFC. Matthew went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and right onto City Road. We walked past Philpots and at the roundabout we turned right into Burger King. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished eating we walked back along City Road and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a drink of orange. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Stafford 18-04-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67150	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35948	Newcastle BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
35943	Stafford BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63112	Newcastle BS	Hartshill, Nelson Road	11	First Potteries
6006	Hartshill, Holy Trinity Church	Biddulph BS	9	First Potteries
67181	Biddulph BS	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
47519	Hanley BS	Fenton, Alfred Street	6A	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. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw silver minibus SC24 YYK. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67150 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67150 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. We waited for a bus towards Stafford. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67149 on a #98 to Ball Green. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. It was First Potteries 35948 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35948 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 former Wolverhampton Council minibus WX07 UJT. 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 continued through the Market Square and forwards onto Greengate Street. We stopped at a pub and Matthew had a chickenburger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a chocolate fudge cake and custard. when we had finished we walked down Greengate Street and forwards through Market Square onto Gaolgate Street. At the top end we turned right and into the bus station. We saw Select Bus 27 on a #6 to Rickerscots.

Select Bus 27 in Stafford bus station

Also seen was Select Bus 1 on a #9 to Highfields.

Select Bus 1 in Stafford bus station

Whilst we waited we saw Chaserider 498 on a #841 to Uttoxeter.

Chaserider 498 in Stafford bus station

We waited for the next bus towards Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35943 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35943 in Stafford bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station 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 to Hartshill. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63112 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63112 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hartshill 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 got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. Once off the bus we headed up the hill back towards Fenton. Once off the bus we set off on foot up the A52 and we walked to the bus stop. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. We saw it was D&G Bus 6006 on a #9 to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Biddulph before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and into the bus station and onto Bethesda Street. We went onto Marsh Street before turning back into Hanley on Trinity Street. We turned onto Stafford Street and we picked up more passengers before heading out of town along Quadrant Road. We headed through Townsend an onto Chell Street. We went through Sneyd Green and we turned left at Smallthorne Roundabouts onto Ford Green Road. we turned left onto Chell Heath Road through Bradeley and into Chell Heath and passed his old school now sheltered housing. We carried on through Fegg Hayes past the site of new flats. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A527 and we headed up though Brindley Ford past the site on where a developer hopes to build some new homes. We left the A527 at Knypersley and up Wharf Road to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked across the High Street and onto West Street. We turned left onto Kingsfield Road and left onto Lawton Street. We turned right onto Congleton Road and right onto Thames Drive and we stopped at the Leisure Centre. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. After the visited to the leisure centre Matthew returned to the bus station. We set off along Thames Drive and we turned left onto Congleton Road. We walked up the A527 and we veered left onto the High Street. We turned right onto Wharf Road and we waited for the next bus back to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67181 on a #7A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the High Street and we turned left at the roundabout onto St John's Road. We ran around the estate and we crossed over the A527 at Knypersley. We ran through Brown Lees and we rejoined the A527 by the industrial estate. We ran down through Brindley Ford and to Fegg Hayes. We ran up the hill to Chell and we turned left onto High Lane. We ran back through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green into Birches Head. We ran forwards onto Town Road and we crossed over the ring road. As we ran onto Quadrant Road and we went forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street and we entered the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. A few minutes later we saw a bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 47519 on the #6A to Blythe Bridge. 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 and at the roundabout we turned right into Burger King. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished eating we walked back along City Road and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a drink of orange. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Clayton 13-03-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63359	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11X	First Potteries
6004	Newcastle BS	Clayton, Nuffield Hospital	9	D&G Bus
6004	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	9	D&G Bus
35948	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
6012	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	1A	D&G Bus
63172	Newcastle, O/s The Cherry Tree PH	Trent Vale, Black Lion	101	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Grandma's, going to the pub and going to Blurton for the weekend, but first he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew chilled in his room for a while and watched bues out of the window. Later on Matthew set off on foot to the bus stop. We went downstairs onto Temple Street and we cut through onto City Road. We set off towards the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it go closer we saw it was First Potteries 63359 on a #11X to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63359 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 we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off up Castle Walk and we went to the coffee shop. Matthew had a bottle of Coke and a millionaire's shortbread. When we had finished we headed back down Castle Walk to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Clayton. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. It was D&G Bus 6004 on a #9 to Westbury Park.

D&G Bus 6004 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Clayton. We set off onto Barracks Road. We crossed over the roundabout and we joined the Southbound A519. We ran down to the Nuffield Hospital and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot onto the A519 and we crossed over the road. Matthew had an apoinment at the hospital. After the appoinment we got a taxi back to Newcastle. We got in the taxi and we headed North up the A519. We ran into Newcastle and we crossed over the roundabout onto Barracks Road. We veered left onto Stubbs Street and we got out of the taxi. Once at the bus station we waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 5205 on a #85 to Nantwich. A few minutes later we saw a bus arrive on stand. It was D&G Bus 6004 on a #9 to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We ran down to the A34 and we headed South to the hospital where we turned left. We saw City Centre Central minibus SD10 BMZ. We ran through the hospital grounds and out the other side onto Hilton Road. At the roundabout we went left onto Newcastle lane and we ran up the hill into the centre of Penkhull. We turned left onto St Thomas Place and forwards onto Princes Street. We past the old North Staffs Royal Infirmary which is currently being re-developed. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran down into Stoke. We passed through Church Street and we crossed over the A500. after running under the railway line we followed the A52 around to the left running parallel to the railway line. We then turned left onto to station Road. After stopping briefly outside the railway station we turned right onto College Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We continued onto Cleveland Road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued along Bethesda Street before turning 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. We set off onto Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Tontine Street. and ontonto Tontine Square. We continued nto Market Square and we went to the toilet. We went into the shopping centre. After buying something we walked back arlong Parliament Row and onto Tontine Street. We continued onto Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road and went to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we set off back to the bus station. We crossed over the ring road and crossed over Lichfield Street and headeed back into the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 35948 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35948 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street onto Bethesda street where we crossed over the ring road and we ran down through Shelton along Cauldon Road and we turned left onto Station Road outside the railway station. We went forwards onto A52 and we followed the road around to the right and under the railway line. We crossed over the A500. We continued into Stoke centre along Church Street. We went out of the other side of Stoke and up Hartshill Road into Hartshill. We turned left into The Avenue and we ran down to Hilton Road and we turned right into the hospital where we saw Magnum PF64 RJJ. 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 where we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus we waited for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6012 on a #1A to Meir. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Roseville FD70 YDT. We turned left onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 6012 as it continued towards Meir.

D&G Bus 6012 in Fenton

Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we cut through on Temple Street. We returned to the residential unit and we went upstairs. Matthew chilled out in his room. A shirt time later we came to pick Matthew up. Instead of catching the bus today we decided to go with mum to Grandma's in the car. We got in the car and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill into Stoke and under the railway line. We shared a sausage roll and we turned left onto the A500. We headed down to Hanford and we joined the A34. We ran into Trent Vale and we past the retail park and hospital. We turned right onto The Avenue and left onto Parkstone Avenue and we stopped at Grandma's House. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. Around 17:40 we set off from Grandma's and down to the bus stop as we headed to the pub. We walked down to the A34 and we waited for a bus towards the hospital. We had just missed First Potteries 63362 on a #22 to Longton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 35946 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35946 in Newcastle

A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63172 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 63172 in Newcastle

We got on the bus and we booked to Trent Vale before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A34 and we ran past the hospital. We ran into Trent Vale and past the retail park. We continued for a further 1/2 mile or so the we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus, Matthew got another picture of First Potteries 63172 as it continued towards Stafford.

First Potteries 63172 in Trent Vale

We walked alomng the road and into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the sightings whilst we ate include D&G Bus 149 on a #22 to Longton. Once we had finished eating we went outside to the car. We set off and we carried on along the A34 and we went through Hanford and into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We got back around 19:15. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. Matthew also had a Curly Wurly and a can of dandelion & burdock. We wrote the Blog and sent a couple of e-mails. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Talke 09-03-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63103	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11X	First Potteries
63118	Newcastle BS	Chesterton, Albert Street	38	First Potteries
63176	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre. Matthew got ready to go to Newcastle. Whilst getting ready we saw Travel Express SM65 DMY heading towards Stoke. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. A short time later our bus appeared. As it approached we saw it was First Potteries 63103 on a #11X to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63103 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 where 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. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we returned to the bus station and we saw First Potteries 35948 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35948 in Newcastle bus station

We waited for a back to Talke Pits. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63118 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63118 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Talke Pits before sitting down towards the back of the bus. set of out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and at the roundabout we 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 got up and got off the bus. We crossed over High Street and we got a Lucky Seven taxi up to Apedale. We set off along High Street and we turned right onto Loomer Road and we ran down to Apedale Country park. We walked down the footpath over Cleveland Road and we turned left onto Cotswold Avenue and we got a Lucky Seven taxi up back to Newcastle. We set off along Cotswold Avenue and we turned right onto the B5368 and we turned left onto the B5367 and we headed through Newcastle. We turned left onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left into Sainsbury's and we got out of the taxi. In Sainsbury's we brought a bottle of Coke. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we walked crossed under the A34 and onto Bridge Street. We continued onto High Street and we turned left onto Hassell Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Stoke. A short time later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63176 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 we went into the cafe and had a can of Coke. We continued up 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. After getting 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 turned right onto the A50 and we ran through Etruria and Longport and up to the A34 junction. We came off the A500 and we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran up the mile or so into Talke Pits and we followed the A34 to the right. We stopped at the Greggs. With used the toilet and I went to the counter to get food. We btought some sausage rolls and drinks. We sat in and Matthew ate a sausage roll and had some of his bottle of Coke. When we had finsihed we got in car. We set off down the A34 and we followed it to the left. We ran through Talke and we continued Southwards down the A34 through Chesterton into Newcastle. We turned left on to Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. We ran past the bus station and 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. We went back upstairs. Matthew returned to his room to chill out and drink his bottle of Coke. After getting ready we went downstairs to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left onto City Road and we saw City Cabs NK18 GDF. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. 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 Barracks Road and we turn and headed along. We did a u-turn at the next roundabout and we turned sharp right onto Barracks Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34 and we ran north through Cross Heath up to Crackley and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. He had a mixed grill followed by Lemon Meringue pie and ice cream. When we had finished we set off back to Fenton. We set off onto the A34 and we ran up to the roundabout and did a u-turn. We ran back down through Crackley and Cross Heath towards Newcastle. We turned right into Sainsbury's and we got out of the taxi. We set off onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned left onto the Barracks Road and we ran past the bus station. We continued onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. Travelling up towards Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road and 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. 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 can of Cherry 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.