Trip to Oakengates / Telford 22-08-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
3321	Oakengates BS	Telford BS	4	Arriva Midlands
4417	Telford BS	Brookside, Centre	3	Arriva Midlands
2945	Brookside, Centre	Telford BS	3	Arriva Midlands
2002	Telford BS	Wellington BS	99C	Arriva Midlands
2150	Wellington BS	Telford BS	99A	Arriva Midlands
2142	Telford BS	Madeley, Stand C	8	Arriva Midlands
3780	Madeley, Stand B	Hortonwood, Hortonwood 7	100	Arriva Midlands

Today we decided to re-visit Oakengates. We asked Matthew where he wanted to go on the previous evening, and he chose Telford. Research consisted of looking where we ate the time before, and checking the weather. It was forecast for dry sunny weather with a small chance of a rain shower. Matthew woke up around 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had orange juice and toast for breakfast. We got ready and we set off to pick up uncle Dave around 11:30. We set off through Blurton and onto 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. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. After picking up uncle Dave we continued down Wheildon Road and under the railway line. We crossed over the canal and we joined the Northbound A500, and we saw Travel Express YJ62 LSX parked up in Woodhouse Street. We turned left onto Church Street and onto the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we stopped at the petrol station. After filling up we set off onto London Road and we ran forwards onto Campbell Place. We followed the one-way system onto Church Street and onto Hartshill Road. We ran through Hartshill and we ran forwards onto George Street and into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout onto Ryecroft and we stopped to pick up our friend. We continued along Ryecroft and we turned left onto the A34. We ran Southwards through Trent Vale and Hanford and through Trentham. We continued Southwards through Tittensor to Darlaston and we turned right onto the A51. We travelled Westwards over the M6 and we turned left onto the Southbound A519. We continued through Eccleshall and we ran past a new development. We continued through Wootton and Woodseaves at Forton We headed Southwards along the A41 Newport by-pass. We ran past Aldi and we turned right to re-join the A518. We headed down to trench and we turned left onto the A442. We turned left onto Woodwardine Way and we turned right onto New Road. We continued onto Stafford Road and we ran into Oakengates. We went into the main car park and we parked up. We walked alongside the theatre which has been demolished and is currently being re-developed. We walked into Theatre Square and we headed into the council building. We went upstairs and into the cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we sat at a table. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. For afters he had a slice of chocolate cake. Matthew looked at a post for a soft play event. We said goodbye to mum and we headed downstairs. We walked across the square onto Limes walk and up to the bus station. We had a look around to see what we could catch. We saw Arriva Midlands 2142 on a #5B to Telford.

Arriva Midlands 2142 in Oakengates bus station

We hesitated and we did not get to it in time. A short time later we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva Midlands 3321 on a #4 to Madeley.

Arriva Midlands 3321 in Oakengates bus station

We got on the bus and we booked a Telford Day Saver tickets at £6.50 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We ran down Uxacona Way and by the railway station we turned left onto station Road. We crossed over the A442 and we ran East along the B5061 until we got to the A5. We went South over the M54 and we headed to Telford railway station. There we nobody there to get on or off the bus so we came straight back out and onto the roundabout. We crossed over the A442 and onto Hollinsgate before going forwards onto Grange Central. We turned right onto Northfield street and we ran into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed into Costa Coffee. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we sat at a table and Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and we met up with uncle Dave. We walked around the outside of the bus station and we saw Arriva Midlands 3335 parked up on layover.

Arriva Midlands 3335 in Telford bus station

We considered what to catch next, A short time later we saw a double decker approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva Midlands 4417 on a #3 to Brookside.

Arriva Midlands 4417 in Telford bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Telford Day Saver ticket under the scanner and We went upstairs, and as the rear of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside Arriva Midlands 4417.

Inside Arriva Midlands 4417

We set off out of the bus station onto Northfield Street and Near to the ice rink. We ran forwards onto St Quintins Gate and we crossed the roundabout onto Stirchley Avenue and we ran down to Randlay Avenue and right onto Grange Avenue. We turned right to follow Grange Avenue and we ran forwards onto Brookside Drive. We passed a pub and we decided that there wasn't much on this estate. We did a full lap of the estate and we turned left onto Grange Avenue. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus matthew took another picture of Arriva Midlands 4417 as it returned towards Telford.

Arriva Midlands 4417 in Brookside

We crossed over the road and we cut through into a car park and into the Co-op. Matthew bought a bottle of Coke and some chocolate bars to share later on. We headed back to the same stop on Grange Avenue. We had a couple of minutes to wait for the next bus. A short time later it appeared from around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva Midlands 2945 on a #3 to Telford.

Arriva Midlands 2945 in Brookside

We got on the bus and we placed the Telford day Saver ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Grange Avenue and we headed Northwards. We turned left onto Randlay Avenue and we continued Northwards. We turned left onto Stirchley Avenue and we crossed the roundabout onto St Quentin Gate. We ran forwards onto Nortfield Streett and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we looked around for something to catch. We saw an interesting looking red bus on an adjacent stand. As we got closer we saw it was Arriva Midlands 2002 on a #99C Telford circular.

Arriva Midlands 2002 in Telford bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Telford day Saver ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto Northfield Street. At the roundabout we turned left onto Brunel Road. We turned right onto Royal Way and we turned left onto St Leonards Road. We veered right onto Alma Avenue and we continued Southwards. At the end we turned right to re-joined Brunel Road. We ran forwards onto Church Road and we headed Westards. We ran forwards onto the B4373 and we continued Westards. At thr roundabout we turned right onto Heath Hill and we continued onto Dawley Road. We crossed the roundabout onto The Crescent past the new church. We continued onto Dawley Road and we ran into Wellington. We crossed over the B5061 and we ran forwards onto Mill Bank. We turned right onto King Street and we crossed over the railway line. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of Arriva Midlands 2002 before it continued towards Telford.

Arriva Midlands 2002 in Wellington bus station

We walked through the bus station and we cut through onto New Street. We went into the pub and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we headed to the bar and Matthew had a small glass of Coke. When we had finished we walked back down the passageway and into the bus station. We saw D&G Bus 5025 on a #340 to Whitchurch.

D&G Bus 5025 in Wellington bus station

A few minutes later we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva Midlands 2150 on a #99A to Telford.

Arriva Midlands 2150 in Wellington bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Telford day Saver ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto King Street and we continued onto Mill Bank. We crossed over the B5061 and we continued onto Dawley Road. We headed out of town and we crossed over the M54. We continued onto The Crescent and we ran past the modern church. We crossed the roundabout onto Dawley Road and at the roundabout we ran forwards onto Dawley Green Way. We ran forwards onto Church Road and we turned left onto Alma Avenue. We continued Northwards to St Leonards Road and we turned right onto Royal Way. We turned left onto Brunel Road and we crossed the roundabout onto Malinsgate. We continuned onto Northfield Street and we turned into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the outside of the bus station. We saw Arriva Midlands 2003 on a #2 to Sutton Hill.

Arriva Midlands 2003 in Telford bus station

We walked around the bus station and we sat down for a while to have a snack. Matthew had a toffee crisp that we had bought earlier on at the Co-op. We had a look around what we might consider catching. We turned down Banga Travel YX10 BFK on a #891 to Wolverhampton.

Banga Travel YX10 BFK in Telford bus station

We decided to catch the Bridgnorth bus on the adjacent stand as far as Madeley. We saw it was Arriva Midlands 2142 on a #8 to Bridgnorth. We got on the bus and we placed the West Midlands Day Saver Duo ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bu station and we turned right onto Northfield Street. We turned left onto Milners Lane and left onto Cemetery Road. We continued onto Bank Road and we turned right onto Concorde. We turned left onto Station Road and Right onto Martingale Way. We turned left onto the B5072 and we headed Westwards. We ran forwards onto Peppermill and into an unsual modern housing estate. We turned left onto Glendale and we followed the road to the left and headed Southwards. We turned right into a little triangle junction on which the bus stop was situated. We turned right onto the other side of the traingle and left to rejoined Glendale. We turned left onto Smallhill Road and we ran forwards onto The Crescent. We crossed a roundabout and we ran forwards onto Dawley Road. We continued onto Heath Hill and we turned right onto the B4373. We turned right on to Station Road and we ran past the Telford Steam Railway. We continued onto Bridge Road and we headed Eastwards. We ran forwards onto Wellington Road and we continued onto Ellens Bank. We ran onto Little Flin and forwards onto Lightmoor Way. We turned left onto the A4169 and we ran fast to the edge of Madeley. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva Midlands 2142 before it carried on towards Bridgnorth.

Arriva Midlands 2142 in Madeley

Once off the bus we checked the public toilets, and they were closed. We decided to go to the nearby Tesco. We walked along Park Avenue and we headed into Tesco. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we bought a small bottle of Irn Bru. We headed back to the bus stops and we noticed the next bus due was a #100 to Wellington via Telford Central. As this was the first bus due we decided to wait for this. A few minutes later the bus came around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva Midlands 3780 on a #100 to Wellington.

Arriva Midlands 3780 in Madeley

We got on the bus and we placed the Telford Day Saver ticket under the scanner for the final time today. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside Arriva Midlands 3780 before we sat down.

Inside Arriva Midlands 3780

We set off along Park Avenue and we continued onto Park Street. The plan was to go back to Telford and to get mum to meet us there. We had made a slight miscalculation as it would become apparent later on... We ran forwards onto Ironbridge Road and we crossed the roundabout and carried on Westwards along Ironbridge Road. We turned right onto Woodside Avenue and we ran around the outside of the Woodside housing estate. We turned left ont the B4373 and we headed Northwards over the railway line. We crossed the A4169 and we continued North Eastwards along the B4373. We turned right onto Southall and we turned right onto Brookside Avenue. We turned right onto Holmer Road and we joined the Northbound A442. We turned right onto the A464 and we turned left to run through the Stafford Park industrial estate. We continued the the estate and at the roundabout we ran forwards into Telford Central railway station. After a brief stop by the railway station we crossed the roundabout and joined the Northbound A442. It was at this point we realised that we had made a mistake... Instead of going onto the centre of Telford, the bus only served Telord Central railway station. We had planned to go to a chip shop in Trench on the way home. We quickly formulated a plan to get off the bus as near to the chip shop as we could and to get mum to pick us up. We came off the A442 at Trench and we turned right onto Hortonwood 1. We turned right onto Hotonwood 7 and at the far end we got up and got off the bus with most of the other guys who were on their way to work. Once off the bus we headed down a footpath at the side of SSH self drive and we saw a couple of minibuses parked up. We went under the roundabout of the A518 and we followed a cycle path over a railway yard and past a playground. We came out on Trench Road and we saw Arriva Midlands 3773 on a #7 to Wellington.

Arriva Midlands 3773 in Trench

We crossed over the road and we walked up Furnace Lane. We called mum to let her knoe where we were and a few minutes later she appeared and we got in the car. We turned around and headed Southwards down Furnace Lane and we pulled up in the car park outside the chippy. I returned from the chippy and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. He washed this down with the Irn Bru we had bought earlier on. When I had finished eating we headed Northwards up Furnace lane and we turned left onto Trench Road. We turned right onto the A442 and we joined the Eastbound A518. We headed Northwards for around 5 mile and we joined the Northbound A41. For some reason, instead of carry on Northwards to the A519, I turned right onto the A518. I realised my mistake immediately but I carried on Eastwards. Someone plotted a route to get back on the A519 and we carried on. When we reached Gnosall we saw Arriva Midlands 3726 on a #5 to Telford. We also caught up with Arriva Midlands 2976 on a #5 to Stafford. We headed Northwards through Knightley Dale and we ran forwards onto Gnosall Road into Knightley. We turned left onto the B5405 and right onto Gorse Lane. We turned right onto the A519 and we ran into Eccleshall. The Sat-Nav was taking us on a further adventure, so I decided to keep following it. We ran forwards onto the A5013 and we ran out of town. We continued for a further 5 miles or so an we reached junction 14 of the motorway. We got onto the M6 and we headed Northwards. As we travlled Northwards we saw taxi minibus NK18 CFV, an unidentified white coach, an unidentified Zen coach, 2 x unidentified Ellison's coaches and an unidentified 2 tone grey tri-axle coach. We came off the M6 at junction 15 and we turned left onto the A519. We ran into Newcastle and we past the sink hole in Brook Lane, which the council are currently looking into. We ran forwards onto Barracks Road and we turned left onto Ryecroft. We dropped off our friend and we did a u-turned and headed back along Ryecroft and onto the one-way system. We ran up George Street to Hartshill and we went forwards onto Shelton New Road past the site of the former furniture shop where they are now building new houses. We ran into the valley and we joined the Southbund A500. We ran to Stoke and we came off onto Wheildon Road. We dropped off uncle Dave and we continued back home. We set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we saw green minibus R482 NDM parked up. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back around 20:00. When got back Matthew had his medication and we worked on the Blog. Matthew had a Genoise cake and a can of Dr Pepper. Matthew wrote an e-mail and chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Bucknall / Longton 19-07-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
5025	Blurton, The Parks	Longton, Market Street	27A	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we went onto Christchurch Street. We walked through the passageway and across the car park onto City Road. We walked up to Victoria place and we turned left onto Victoria Road. We walked down the hill to the park. In the park Matthew had a sit down and sausage rolls followed by a jam filled shortbread biscuit and ate a washed down with a can of Coke. We left the park onto Beville Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road and we got in car and we set off onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went straight across onto A52. We did some shopping at Farmfoods and then we headed back onto the A52. At the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A50 link road and then onto the Westbound A50. We came off at Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and and left into Blurton. We got back around 13:00. We set off around 13:51 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. We turned right the A5035 and we saw First Potteries 67144 on a #22 to Longton. We crossed back over the A5035 and we headed onto Stanley Matthews Way. We had around 10 minutes to wait for the bus. We saw D&G Bus 6010 on the #24 to Norton.

D&G Bus 6010 in Blurton

We crossed back over the A5035 and we saw D&G Bus 5025 on a #27A to Bentilee.

D&G Bus 5025 in Blurton

We crossed back over the A5035 and e headed onto Stanley Matthews Way. A short time later our bus appeared. As it approached we saw it was D&G Bus 5025 on a #27A to Bentilee. We got on the bus and we booked to Newstead before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along Stanley Matthews Way and we ran down to the A50. We headed Westwards and we turned left towards the Southbound A500. We came off near to the incinerator and we ran forwards onto Railway Cottages. We turned around at the turning circle by the Dunelm Mill warehouse and we headed back along Railway Cottages. We ran forwards onto the A5006 and we turned around at the Michelin Roundabout. We turned left onto the A500 and right onto the A50. We ran up to Heron Cross and we turned left onto the A50 link road. We went under the railway line and we turned right onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over Market Street and onto Transport Lane. We walked down The Strand and we turned left onto onto Transport Lane and crossed over The Strand and to the bus stop. We cut through to the transport Interchange and we waited for a taxi back to Blurton. When he had finished we returned to the car to go for tea. We set off onto Baths road and we went around the A50 roundabout and we did a u-turn back onto Baths Road past Tesco and the Costa Coffee. We crossed over the A50 onto Foley Road and at the end we turned right onto Longton Hall Road where we saw white minibus LJ09 EAF. We ran to the end of the Longton Hall Road and we turned left onto Blurton Road and we climbed up the hill into Heron Cross and we ran through the lights onto Heron Street. We continued onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We ran to the end of the road and we got out. We walked around the corner onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Whilst waiting for the time to go to the dentist and we saw City Centre Central GGZ 2053.

City Centre Central GGZ 2053 in Fenton

He set off downstairs and onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Watkin Street and right along the back street opposite Crawford Street by the railway line. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and we crossed over the railway line. We went into the park and Matthew. Matthew visited the playground and afterwards we got in car. We set off along Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and we turned left onto London Road. We turned right onto Penkhull New Road and we ran to the top of the hill. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a glass of Coke whilst he waited for his food. Matthew had hunters chicken and home made chips. For dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished we set off down Penkhull New Road and we turned left onto London Road. We ran forwards onto the one=way system and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We turned right onto Liverpool Road and we veered left onto Elenora Street. We followed the road left onto Copeland Street and forwards onto Glebe Street. We ran onto Church Street and we crossed over the A500 and onto City Road before going under the railway line. We climbed the hill and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went downstairs and we sat in the lounge and with the other residents ar cuppa club. Matthew had various biscuits as well as some rice crispy cakes washed down with a can of Dr Pepper. Later on Matthew went back upstairs and 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 / Kidsgrove 09-07-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67144	Hanley BS	Kidsgrove, Mount Road	39	First Potteries
5025	Kidsgrove, Mount Road	Chesterton, Rosevale Court	95	D&G Bus
63102	Chesterton, Rosevale Court	Newcastle BS	39	First Potteries
6011	Newcastle BS	Meir, Broadway	1	D&G Bus
6010	Meir, Broadway	Stoke, stop C4	1	D&G Bus
35944	Stoke, stop C2	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries
67157	Fenton, adj Temple Street	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63346	Hanley BS	Goldenhill, St John's Church	103	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the dentist. Matthwe went into the living room and we went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road and we saw First Potteries 63362 on a #23 to Newstead. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Newcastle. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67144 on a #39 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 67144 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we ran forwards onto Marsh Street. We ran forwards onto the A50 and we ran through Cobridge up to Burslem. We ran into the centre of town past the old Lloyds bank and onto Scotia Road past the site of the new Lidl. We turned left onto Williamson Street and right onto Tunstall High Street. We continued up the High Street past the City Centre Central depot and we saw City Centre Central YC20 LKK parked up on the yard. We ran to towards Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5371 we walked onto the A50 and onto Heathcote Street and Matthew visited the toilet. As we walked through the King Street and we turned left onto Bedford Road. We turned right onto Victoria Avenue and we stopped at one of the house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. We continued along Victoria Avenue and we walked along a path onto Bedford Road. We turned right onto King Street and we walked around the corner onto Liverpool Road. We waited for the bus towards Hanley. A short time later the bus appeared. It was D&G Bus 5025 on a #95 to Audley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off along the A50 and we turned left onto The Avenue. We ran forwards onto First Avenue and we ran to the end. We turned left onto the A34 and at the light we ran straight onto Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto Swan Bank and we turned left onto Jamage Road. We turned left onto Oak Tree Lane and at the roundabout we went forwards onto Talke Road. We crossed over the A500 and we continued onto Liverpool Road. We ran down Crackley Bank and we got up and gt off the bus. Once off the bus we went to Dragon Square. We walked down the road to the shop and Matthew bought a can of Coke. We returned to the bus stop and we waited for the next bus towards Kidsgrove. Matthew ate a bacon bap and drank his coke. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63102 on a #39 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Crackley Bank over Parkhouse West Road. We turned left onto London Road and at roundabout we went left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A34 and we ran Southwards through Cross Heath through to the edge of Newcastle, We veered left onto Liverpool Road and we turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and we turned right into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Castle Walk and we stopped to Bristish Heart Foundation Home and Fashion and Matthew bought some boots. We walked along Castle Walk and we turned left onto Hassell Street and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We came out the shop and we stopped at the market stalls. Afterwards we set off along Hassell Street and back to the bus station. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud D&G Bus 6011 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 6011 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Meir before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the grounds and 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. 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 turned right onto Stansmore Road and we turned left onto Leason Road. We paused in the Square before going onto Woodville Road. We turned left onto the A520 and we ran into the centre of Meir. At the roundabout we turned right onto Broadway and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked into Broadway. We continued to the bus stop and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6010 on a #1 to Park Site. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off along Broadway and we joined the Westbound A50. 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. At the end we turned left onto Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange onto Baths Road and we turned left onto King Street under the railway line. We continued through Foley along King Street and into Fenton. We went forwards onto 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 where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew headed along Church Street and we turned left onto Kingsway and we continued around the one-way system onto Kingsway and we stopped at All Good Things. We walked up Church Street. After a short while bus back to Fenton appeared. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 35944 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35944 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Church Street and 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 Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we went across Lichfield Street and we continued along Stafford Street and we stopped at the cosmetics shop to buy dinner and we set off along Stafford Street past the site of the fire in the old Leek Building Society. We continued forwards to Percy Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. After we had finished we set off along Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. Matthew visited the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. We saw 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 before we sat down. We set off 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 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 ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw a bus approaching. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and and turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and we got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63346 on a #103 to Crewe. We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. They are currently demolishing parts of the building. Due to the fire on Stafford Street the bus was diverted. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Buslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. At the corner we turned right onto Tunstall High Street and past the A527 where there is a new pertol station. We continued North onto the A50. We ran through Goldenhill and we got up and got off the bus. We walked down to the Goldenhill Community Centre and we went to a fun day. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards had chicken nuggets and chips for tea. Matthew had a can of Coke. For dessert Matthew had some cake. When we had finished we got back into the car and we set off onto the A50. We ran North into Kidsgrove and we turned right onto Mount Road. We continued onto Pennyfield Road and we ran up through Harriseahead and towards Mow Cop. We continued up to the Edge of Biddulph and we turned right onto the A527. We ran Southwards through Brown Lees and Brindley Ford and we followed the road through Knypersley and Fegg Hayes up to Chell. We continued along the A527 through Pits Hill and Sandyford and down to the A500. We ran Southwards through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We ran up the A52 under the railway line and we ran forwards onto City Road and into Fenton. We turned right into Manor Street and left into Victoria Road and we continued onto Victoria Road and we stopped at Buzz Bingo. Matthew went to the toilet and had a down with a cup of Coke. We got an ABC Supreme taxi back to the residential unit. We set off up Victoria Road. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He watch TV and used his computer. Matthew went to bed at 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Fazeley 12-06-2026

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

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

First Potteries 63116 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Castle Walk and we vivted Home Bargain to pick up presents for me and grandad Alf. We went across the way to Card Factory to get cards. When we had finished we walked back down Castle Walk to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63115 on a #39 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63115 in Newcastle bus station

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

First Potteries 67156 in Hanley bus station

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

Trip to Potteries Apedale Running day 10-05-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
SL805	Apedale Light Railway	Newcastle BS	Special	PMT
766	Newcastle BS	Apedale Light Railway	Special	PMT
MMM120	Apedale Light Railway	Newcastle BS	Special	PMT
SL805	Newcastle BS	Apedale Light Railway	Special	PMT
801	Apedale Light Railway	Newcastle BS	Special	PMT
801	Newcastle BS	Apedale Light Railway	Special	PMT

Today Matthew was going to the Potteries Apedale Running Day. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After getting ready we went to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off around 10:45. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue, right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we went through the road works and up the hill to Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we turned left at the traffic lights onto Grove Road. We continued onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Afterwards we set off down Wheildon Road and forwards onto 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 to the edge of Newcastle and we ran down George Street. At the roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road and right onto the Northbound A34 to Chesterton. We turned left onto London Road and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Loomer Road. We ran to the end of Loomer Road and into Apedale Country park. We parked up near to the visitors centre. We loaded the reip bag with some snacks from the boot and we walked down to the bottom field to have a look at the bus. We saw Wirral Pennsula 1070 parked up with it's sales stand.

Wirral Pennsula 1070 in Apedale Light Railway

We carried on to the other side of the field and we saw the main row of buses and coaches. In this row we saw Chase 2 parked up between runs.

Chase 2 in Apedale Light Railway

Further up the row there were 3 buses fron D&G present. The first was recent arrival, Adderley Greemn based D&G Bus 5025.

D&G Bus 5025 in Apedale Light Railway

Also present were Crewe allocated D&G Bus 56 and 31 both looking really clean. The was also a First bus on site. We saw First Potteries 67180.

First Potteries 67180 in Apedale Light Railway

We walked up to the top and we waited for the next departure. A short time later we saw the bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was PMT SL805 on a special to Newcastle.

PMT SL805 in Apedale Light Railway

We got on the bus and we sat down towards the back. We set off along Loomer Road and at the roundabout we turned right onto London Road pat a site which now sells cabins. We turned right onto Holditch Road and left onto Bymbo Road. We ran to the end and we turned right onto the Southbound A34. We ran Southwards for around a mile and a 1/2 past the bus garage, and we turned left onto Ryecroft. We turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned right into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew got another picture of PMT SL805.

PMT SL805 in Newcastle bus station

We walked down to the bottom end of the bus station and Matthew had a can of Dr Pepper. Whilst we waited for the next bus we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63178 in Newcastle bus station

We walked up to the top end of the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. A short time later we saw the next bus approaching. It turned the corner and we saw it was PMT L9766 on a special to Apeldale.

PMT L9766 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the sat down towards the back of the bus. Once everyone was on board we set off down Stubbs Street and we re-joined Barracks Road. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto the A34. We continued North through Cross Heath and we turned left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Loomer Road and we ran into the site and unloaded in front of the heritage centre where we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus Matthew took another picture of PMT L9766 before it ran down to the bottom field.

PMT L9766 in Apedale Light Railway

We sat down on the bench and Matthew ate some cocktail sausages and a scotch egg. We went down to the bottom field and we saw that the minilink was getting ready to come up the hill. We walked back up to the entrance and we saw the bus turn the corner. it was, as expected PMT MMM120 on a special to Newcastle.

PMT MMM120 in Apedale Light Railway

We got on the bus and we sat down towards the back. We set off along Loomer Road and at the roundabout we at the roundabout we went forwards onto Wolstanton Road. We crossed over the the Southbound A34. We ran Southwards for around a mile and a 1/2 past the old bus garage. We continued to the East of Newcastle town centre and we turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned left onto Hassall Street and onto Stubbs Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of PMT MMM120 before it ran down to the bottom field.

PMT MMM120 in Newcastle bus station

Once off the bus we walked up Castle Walk and we went into the Costa coffee. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a millionaires Shortbread and a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we headed back down Castle Walk to the bus station. We waited for another shuttle to Apedale. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63173 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw the bus come up Barracks Road. As it got closer we saw it was PMT SL805 again!

PMT SL805 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we sat down near to the back. We set off down Stubbs Street and we re-joined Barracks Road. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto the A34. We continued North through Cross Heath and we turned left onto london Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Loomer Road and we ran into the site and unloaded in front of the heritage centre where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked to the edge of the site. Matthew and uncle Dave waited by the gate and I went eating we went to get the sandwiches from the car. When I came back Matthew had a bacon, chicken and cheese sandwich. When we had finished back to the stop to waited for the next bus to Newcastle. It came around the corner and we saw it was PMT 801 on a special to Newcastle.

PMT 801 in Apedale Light Railway

We asked the driver if he was going to Newcastle and he said he was going one way only, so we would have to come back on one of the other buses. We got on the bus and we sat down towards the back. We set off along Loomer Road and at the roundabout we ran forwards onto Wolstanton Road. We ran to the end and we turned right onto the Southbound A34. We ran Southwards for around a mile and a 1/2 past the bus garage, and we turned left onto Ryecroft. We turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned right into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We got a picture of PMT 801 and we got back on the bus.

PMT 801 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we sat downstairs. We set off down Stubbs Street and we re-joined Barracks Road. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto the A34. We continued North through Cross Heath and we turned left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we ran forwards onto Loomer Road and we ran into the site and unloaded in front of the heritage centre where we got up. We waited for the bus to empty and Matthew took a picture inside of PMT 801.

Inside PMT 801

We went down to the bottom field and we took some more pictures before we left. We got another picture of Western Welsh ABO 145B now that the sun was in a better position!

Western Welsh ABO 145B in Apedale Light Railway

We walked back to the stalls and Matthew bought a bus book for £2. We continued to the the car and Matthew had a sausage roll and a bottle of Coke. We turned around and we set off onto Loomer Road. We turned right onto London Road and we ran past the site of a new Lidl. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. We ran to the end and 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 and we veered left onto Whieldon Road past the old Board Products factory which is being converted into a new soft play place. After dropping off uncle Dave we ran back up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. At Heron Cross we turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed the A50. We ran through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street and we turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog. For tea Matthew had pizza and a can of Cherry Rubicon. After tea matthew watched some YouTube and we continued writing the Blog. He had a bath and afterwards gad cheesecake for supper. We went to bedtime at 23:48... Mark.