Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 22-08-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63175	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop P	11	First Potteries
6005	Stoke, stop N	Stoke, Hancock Street	9	D&G Bus
63111	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
6004	Newcastle BS	Stoke, Lytton Street	9	D&G Bus
67152	Stoke, adj stop T	Trent Vale, Black Lion	21	First Potteries
67152	Trent Vale, Black Lion	Stoke, stop K	21	First Potteries
6008	Stoke, stop A	Fenton, Christchurch Street	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. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we waited for a bus to Stoke. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill 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. We got off the bus and we crossed obver the road to the stop opposite to wait for a #25 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As soon as it cam into view we knew it was D&G Bus 6005 on a #9 to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. The bus set off out of Stoke town centre and across the A500. We crossed under the railway line before turning left onto the A52 and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up onto the A52 and we ran past the railway station. They are currently in the process of building a new bus gate and bus lane outside of the station. We turned right onto College Road. We walked around Hanley Park for a while. We walk northwards through the park and into the North West corner to the sensory play area. Matthew walked to the toilet. We walked through the park and we walked back to the South East corner of the park. After spending a while there we walked back to the South East corner of the park. We returned back to Fenton we got in the car and we set off along The Avenue and onto Boughey Road and we turned left onto Ridgway Road and we turned left onto Mawson Grove and we turned left onto the A52. We turned left onto Lichfield Street. We went forwards onto Tontine Street and we visited the barbers. Matthew had a haircut and afterwards we set off back down Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street and we crossed over the the ring road and visited the chip shop Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with can of Coke. When we had finished we set off out of the chip shop and we crossed over the ring road. We walkd along Lichfield Street and into the bus statin. Matthew had a Flake and waited for the bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus pull on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 63111 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63111 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down. The bus set off onto John Street and we ran down the hill before we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over Broad Street and we continued onto Marsh Street. At the lights we turned left onto Etruria Road past former Sainsbury's supermarket. We went under the A53 and we went forwards onto Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Forge Lane past a new minibus building by the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford and we ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station. We got up and we got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and we walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we stopped at the Pound Bakery. Matthew brought a sausage roll before continuing along Castle Walk. We stopped at the benches at the end to eat a jam filled shortbread biscuit and drink the can of Irn Bru. Afterwards we waited for a bus to Hartshill. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6004 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G Bus 6004 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke 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. We walked up City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch music videos on his television. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. For tea Matthew had sausage egg chips bean with bacon and an oatcake followed by Toffee sponge pudding and custard. 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 onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke. We went onto the one-way system and we turned right onto South Wolfe Street. We crossed over Church Street onto Kingsway and we parked up. We walked around the orner and we went into Church Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked around the corner onto Campbell Place to wait for a bus to Trentham. A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 67152 on a #21 to Trentham.

First Potteries 67152 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Campbell Place and forwards onto London Road. We continued through Oakhill and past the former Oakhill pub. We ran into Trent Vale and we turned left onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus. As we set off towards the pub we saw First Potteries 63115 on a #22 to Newcastle. We went into the pub and Matthew found a seat where he could see out of the window. Matthew had washed down with a glass of Coke. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 63358 on a #101 to Stafford and Travel Express LK67 FWJ heading Northwards. When he had finished eat Matthew set off onto the A34 and around the corner onto London Road to wait for the bus back towards Stoke. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #21 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Trent Vale

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along London Road and we ran through Oak Hill past the former Oak Hill pub. We continued through the the West End before running into Stoke Town centre and Campbell Place. We continued around the one-way system onto Church Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road to catch a #11. We turned right into Church Street to wait for a First bus back up to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6008 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 6008 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off 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 back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew had a bath followed by toast for supper. Matthew then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Longton 05-05-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63113	Stoke, adj stop Q	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
28	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	101	D&G Bus
63175	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	38	First Potteries
47519	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	9	First Potteries
63363	Hanley BS	Longton, stop B	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 his medication. For breakfsast Matthew had crumpets and orange juice. In the morning Matthew went out. Matthe went dowmstairs and we cut through onto City Road. On the way we saw Afford rent-a-car BG24 LUW parked up in the garage. We waited for a Lucky Seven taxi. When it arrived we got in the taxi and we set off down City Road and we ran forwards onto the A52. We went under the railway line a and we crossed over the A500. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we stopped and got out of the taxi. Once out of the taxi we waiated for the following double decker. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63113 on a #25 to Keele. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down 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. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme YA67 VBB. 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. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63113 as it continued towards Keele.

First Potteries 63113 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud D&G Bus 28 on a #101 to Hanley.

D&G Bus 28 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Hanley before and we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the bus station and onto Barracks Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and when we got to Hartshill we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We ran over the railway line and canal and we went up to Snow Hill. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63110 on a #3A to Talke Pits. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We set off onto Lichfield Street and and went forwards onto Tontine Street and onto Tontine Square and we stopped at Greggs. Afterwards we walked back along Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping centre where Matthew had a chicken sandwich washed down with can of Irn Bru. We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked though and down onto Market Square. We walked through Upper Market Square and we walked along Tontine Street and forwards onto Old Hall Street and right onto Charles Street. We went to Iceland to do some shopping. Matthew went shopping brought a toffee cheesecake. We walked onto Birch Terrace and forwards onto Old Hall Street to B&M. After doing a little more shopping there we crossed the road onto Lichfield Street. We went into the bus station and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short while later we saw D&G Bus 6005 on a #101 to Stafford. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. It was First Potteries 63175 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63175 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 new minibus building by the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford. 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. We got up and we got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 47519 on a #9 to Fegg Hayes.

First Potteries 47519 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off 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 under the railway line. We followed the A52 and we ran past the railway station to joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 764 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. There was a bus towards Hanley. We saw it was First Potteries 63363 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63363 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 44514 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned left onto Market Street and right onto Commerce Street past the former Co-op Bank. We went arounf the roundabout and turned right onto The Strand where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went down The Strand and we turned left onto the passgeway by Next. We went to Tesco and Matthew went to the toilet. We walked back past the bus station onto The Strand. We went around the corner onto Transport Lane and we got in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along Transport Lane and we turned right onto The Strand. We ran under the railway ine onto King Street and we ran through Foley into Fenton. We ran forwards onto City Road and we turned right into Manor Street where we got out of the taxi. We crossed over City Road and we cut through onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and to the car. We set off onto 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 went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We turned right into Albert Street and we crossed over the A53 onto Sandy Lane. At the roundabout we turned right 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 Barracks Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road and we saw blue minibus T400 CVC. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street and we crossed over the A500. At Sideway we headed Eastwards alomg the A50. We came off the A50 near the BET365 stadium and we headed Southwards along Stanley Matthews Way. Whilst we waited at the end to turn we turned left onto the A5035 and left into Blurton. We got back around 14:35. Matthew chilled out on his computer and had a can of dandelion and burbock and a piece of marble cake. We wrote some Blog and afterwards Matthew returned to the residential unit. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw white minibus EA07 LWW parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we saw silver minibus CN57 HWA. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link OW73 RYR. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to use his computer and watch buses. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. 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 Biddulph / Stafford 22-03-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6009	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
6005	Newcastle BS	Biddulph BS	9	D&G Bus
6003	Biddulph BS	Hanley BS	9	D&G Bus
35943	Hanley BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
35944	Stafford BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63176	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Biddulph and Stafford. Matthew got up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew chilled out in his room and we saw Shelton Care Group WF24 BCE outside. Later on Matthew went out to catch the bus. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford rent-a-car CK23 NEF parked up in their garage.

Afford rent-a-car CK23 NEF in Fenton

We continued to the bus stop and waited for the bus. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6009 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 6009 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. 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 back to Talke Pits. After a short while we saw First Potteries 63111 on a #39 to Kidsgrove. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6005 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 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 and we turned left onto Avenue Road and we turned right onto Snow Hill. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station 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 and passed his old school in Chell Heath. We carried on through Fegg Hayes. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A527 and we headed up though Brindley Ford. We left the A527 at Knypersley and we ran around through the housing estates of Biddulph before running into town via St John's Road, Colliers Way and up Wharf Road to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 6005 as it carried on towards Westbury Park.

D&G Bus 6005 in Biddulph bus station

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. Matthew went to the cafe and had a bottle of Coke. 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. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67175 on a #7A to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 104 on a #95 to Audley We saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6003 on a #9 to Westbury Park. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley. 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 and we ran down through Brindley Ford into Fegg Hayes. We turned left onto Oxford Road and we ran forwards into Chell Heath. We passed Matthew's old school site which is going to be a new sheltered housing site. We ran through Bradeley to the traffic lights. We turned right and we ran up the hill through Smallthorne and right again onto Ford Green Road past the potential new Wetherspoons. At the top of the hill we turned left onto the A5272 and into Hanley. We ran into town along Town Road and we crossed over the ring road. We turned right onto Quadrant Road and we went under the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We ran forwards onto Stafford Street and we passed the town hall. We ran along Bagnall Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of D&G Bus 6003 before it continued towards Westbury Park.

D&G Bus 6003 in Hanley bus station

Once off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. We saw First Potteries 63250 on a #501 to Wolstanton. Another bus came on stand and it was First Potteries 35943 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35943 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Stafford before We sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the bus station. and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned right onto Shelton New Road. We ran down through Etruria an up into Hartshill before joining the A52. We ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one way system and we turned left on the roundabout onto Barracks Road. As we got to 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 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. As we waited to cross the road we saw Select Bus 32 on a #877 to Wheaton Aston.

Select Bus 32 in Stafford

We went to Sainsbury's. We bought a bottle of Coke and some Angel Slices. Whilst we waited Matthew had a couple of angel slices that were in the bag. We crossed over the road and we considered catching a #101 towards Newcastle. Once off the bus we walked Westwards along Chell Road and we turned right onto Gaolgate Street. At the top we turned right and we stopped at the bus station. In the bus station we saw Select Bus 16 on a #9 to Highfields.

Select Bus 16 in Stafford bus station

A short time later we saw Select Bus 6 on a #12 to Doxey.

Select Bus 6 in Stafford bus station

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35944 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35944 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. Once everyone was on board we set off down Stubbs Street and we saw Roseville MT67 NUF. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down High Street and we walked onto Hassell Street and we continued onwards to the bus station. A short time later we saw First Potteries 44511.

First Potteries 44511 in Newcastle bus station

Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Hanley. 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. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63176 before it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 63176 in Fenton

Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a bottle of Coke. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 21-03-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
594	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
63179	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
67181	Hanley BS	Longton, stop B	11	First Potteries
6009	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Victoria Place	1A	D&G Bus
63356	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
67173	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus and going to the pub later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Aimee's KE05 MMF. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop by the flats for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 104 going towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 104 in Fenton

We continued down to the bus stop and whilst we waited we saw Autocabs EF17 PUV going towards Stoke. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 594 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 594 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. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw City Centre Central KE64 HFG. 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 we got off the bus we saw First Potteries 67174 on a #22 to Longton. Once off the bus we set off onto Hassell Street and we turned left onto High Street. We stopped at Poundland. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We continued along High Street. We walked onto Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we on foot along Barracks Road to the roundabout. They have nearly completed construction of the flats on the Jubilee roundabout. We walked through Queens Gardens. Matthew went into the library and used the toilet. Matthew decided at this point he wanted to go to the toilet. When we had finished we around the corner Queens Gardens. Once we had finished the drink we set off onto Ironmarket and right onto Castle Walk. Matthew went to the toilet. We continued onwards to the bus station and we saw D&G Bus 6005 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G Bus 6005 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63179 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63179 in Newcastle bus station

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 onto barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee Roundabout and we saw Ridleys Coaches BX65 WCR. We joined the one-way system and we ran onto the A52. We continued up to the top of George Street and we veered left onto the B5045. We went through the traffic light onto Shelton New Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran up to Snow Hill. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew visited the toilet. We crossed over Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We visited the chip shop and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a Coke. When we had finished we crossed over the ring road and crossed over Lichfield Street onto Tontine Street. We vwalked across Tontine Square and we went to the indoor market and used the toilet there. When we had finished we headed down through Tontine Square and across Tontine Street. We walked onto Lichfield Street and we entered the bus station. Once off the bus we visited the toilet. We waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67181 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67181 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. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 67181 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Bambury Street and we ran to the end we turned left onto Galsworthy Road and left onto Heathcote Street. We turned right onto Longley Road and left onto Ashwood. We turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran under the railway line. We turned left onto Markets Street and we followed the one-way system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went down The Strand and past the fromer Lidl site which is going to be a new Starbucks. We went into Costa Coffee and Matthew had a bottle of Coke and a cake. Once off we walked onto The Strand and we walked to the bus stop. 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 6009 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 6009 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down The Strand. We turned left into Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange. After a brief stop we ran out onto Baths Road and we turned left under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off. We walked down City Road and we turned right onto onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room to chill out and use the computer. We went downstairs and we saw Shelton Care Group SH71 KMZ. We set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street we continued up City Road. We walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. Whilst waiting we saw white minibus CN55 AYU going towards Hanley. Eventually we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 63356 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into 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 turned right onto Birch Terrace and we visited Iceland. When we had finished shopping we walked onto Old Hall Street past the site of the old bus station which has now been almost completely demolished. We turned the corner onto Parliament Row and we went to the pub. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished we set off onto Parliament Row and we continued into the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We went through the shopping centre we walked down Tontine Square and we sat on the bench the bank. We continued through the square onto along Stafford Street and we went onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. As we got to the bus station we saw First Potteries 67142 on a #18 to Leek. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67173 on a #6A to Meir Park. 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. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He watched Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 14-02-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63358	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries
67178	Blurton, Magdalen Road	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to visit grandma, going to the pub and alos coming home to Blurton, but first he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had crumpets for breakfast with orange juice. Later on Matthew we to Shelton in a taxi. We went downstairs and we got in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we rsn towards Joiners Square. We turned left onto Warrington Steet and left onto the A52. We turned right onto Cualdon Road and right onto Boughey Road. We stopped at the park and we got out of the car. We headed into the car and we went to the playground. After using the playground for a while we headed towards Hanley. We walked onto Cleveland Road and we continued onto Regent Road we past the former Macari Centre new Kick Zone play centre. We continued to the the chip shop and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. Whilst we at we saw De-Luxe XJZ 222. When we had finished we headede across to the bus station. We waited for bus towards Fenton. Mattehw went to the toilet and we saw First Potteries 44511 on layover. A shirt time later we saw a bus on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 63358 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 63358 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 to his room to chill out. Whilst he waited for mum Matthew cut his nails. Around 15:00 mum came to pick Matthew up and take him back to Fenton. Matthew came downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we continued onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road. We crossedover the A50 and we continued into Blurton and we stopped at Blurton Stores. Matthew chose a cake and a bottle of Dr Pepper. We got back in the car and we set off onto Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 15:30. Matthew got out of the car and came in. I had already got home from training and turned on his computer ready. Matthew used his computer amd had a bottle of Dr Pepper and a cake. Just before 16:15 we set off on foot to the bus stop all the way over on Magdalen Road. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67148 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67148 in Blurton

A short time later we saw a bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67178 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67178 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and ran over the railway line into Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane and we entered Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. We turned left into Church Lane and we joined the A34 and we saw D&G Bus 146 on the #100 to Hanley. As we headed into Trent Vale and we turned right into Harpfields Road where we passed First Potteries 63114 on the final #22 to Longton. We turned left into the hospital and we saw MT Travel HXZ 3953 and First Potteries 35935 on the #25 to Hanley. We turned right onto the A34 and a couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67178 before it continued to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67178 in Newcastle

Just after getting off the bus we saw D&G Bus 6005 on a #9 to Biddulph. We walked up the hill to Grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car. We ran down Victoria Street and we turned left onto the A34. We ran inti Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. We went into the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. We sat back down with mum and I ordered the food. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 63365 on a #101 to Stafford. Once we had finished eating we set off onto the A34. We stopped at Tesco and we went to the petrol station to fill up with petrol. After we had filled up we rejoined the A34 and we continued to Hanford and Trentham. We turned right onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We got back around 19:20. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and used the computer. Matthew went to bed around 00:30... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Bentilee 13-02-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop P	23	First Potteries
67142	Stoke, stop Q	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
6005	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	9	D&G Bus
67181	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Devonshire Square	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Stafford & District Community Link OW73 RYR. Later on we went out on the bus to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. A few minutes later we saw Afford rent-a-car BF24 YDZ. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke 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 we got up and got off the bus. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill 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. We got off the bus and we crossed obver the road to the stop opposite to wait for a #25 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As soon as it cam into view we knew 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 sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Church Street 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. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We walked along Castle Walk to Home Bargains and Matthew bought a drink.Afterwards we walked back to Hassell Street and we turned left onto High Street and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We continued along High Street and we sat on a bench to eat the chicken sandwich and drink the bottle of coke. When we had finished we walked back along Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Hanley. Eventually the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6005 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G Bus 6005 in Hanley bus station

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 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 and we turned left onto Avenue Road and we turned right onto Snow Hill. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walkd down to the bottom of the bus station. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #38 to Kidsgrove. We left the bus station and we walked up LIchfield Street. We cross over the shared space and we went into Wilko. Once we crossed over Stafford Street. We walked to crown bank and we walked back along Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping centre where Matthew had a chicken sandwich washed down with can of Irn Bru. We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked though and down onto We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked through Tontine Square. Matthew went for a hearing test. Afterwards we went onto Tontine Street. We walked back down Lichfield Street and we returned to the bus station. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67181 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67181 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. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off along Dawlish Drive and we turned right onto Wellfield Road and we passed old school site which is going to be a new sheltered housing site. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Dawlish Drive. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and we turned right onto Malthouse Road. We turned right onto Wooliscroft Road and left onto Corneville Road. We turned right onto Ruxley Road and right onto the A52 and and we turned left onto Eaves Lane. We turned left onto Greasley Road and continued onto Greasley Road. Before we joined the A5009 and we ran past the Cemetery to Milton and we turned left onto Millrise Road and we ran forwards onto Maunders Road and we crossed over the old railway line. We turned right onto Newford Crescent and left onto the A53. We turned into the retail park. We headed through Cobridge and we ran past the site of the new Wrights Pies shop. At the lights we turned left onto Waterloo Road. We ran down to the ring Road and then we ran around Hanley before going onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to Joiners Square and we continued onto Victoria Road. We ran up to the top and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left. We turned left 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 before going out later on. We saw Travel Express BG61 HSY going towards Heron Cross. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Voyager Travel CV69 KVD. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we went into the Co-operative Food store and Matthew had a bottle of Coke. We went outside onto Christchurch Street. We walked back into Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. For tea Matthew had a lasagne and chips and a bottle of Coke followed by a Manchester Tart. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Blurton 15-11-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63345	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hartshill, Richmond Street	11	First Potteries
6005	Hartshill, Quarry Road	Stoke, Royal Mail	9	D&G Bus
67181	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
67177	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop Q	11	First Potteries
35949	Stoke, stop N	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
67155	Hanley BS	Blurton, Ballinson Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #23 to Newstead. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford Rent-A-car BT22 LXK. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63345 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Hartshill before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and we went over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and we ran forwards onto Hartshill bank. Approximatley half way up the bank we got up and got off the bus. Once we were off the bus we crossed over the road and we waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6005 on a #9 to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the hill and we ran into Stoke. We ran along Church Street and we crossed over the A500. We crossed under the railway line before turning left onto the A52 and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of D&G Bus 6005 before it continued towards Biddulph.

D&G Bus 6005 in Stoke

We set off on foot onto A52 and we returned to Shelton in a taxi. We set off along the A52 and we turned right onto Boughey Road. Once off the bus we we walked down College Road and we went into Hanley Park for a while. We walk northwards through the park and into the North West corner to the sensory play area. Matthew walked to the toilet. We walked through the park and we walked back to the South East corner of the park. After spending a while there we walked back to the South East corner of the park. We returned back to Fenton we got in the car and we set off along The Avenue and onto Boughey Road and we turned left onto Ridgway Road and we turned left onto Mawson Grove and we turned left onto the A52. We turned left onto Lichfield Street. We ran to the edge of Hanley and we stopped at Venus Fish Bar for dinner. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with can of Irn Bru. When we had finished eating we crossed over the ring road and we cut through onto Birch Terrace. We walked onto Lichfield Street and into the bus station. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus to Fenton. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. Once we had finished we went out of the shop. We walked down Tontine Square and we visited Lloyds Bank and used the cash machine and we headed back down Tontine Square. We continued onto Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards Matthew visited the shop and brought a can of Coke. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67150 on a #7A to Biddulph. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67181 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67181 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the bus station. and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned left onto Copeland Street. We continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window whilst and ate his Manchester tart. We went out to catch the bus. We set off onto Temple Street and walked through onto City Road. We walked to the stop to wait for a First Potteries bus to Stoke. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67177 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill 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. We got off the bus and we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley. We crossed over Church Street and walked to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a beef burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished eating we went outside to the stop by the Dougie Mac charity shop and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 35949 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35949 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of Stoke town centre and across the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 and we ran past the railway station to joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Afterwards we waited for a bus towards Fenton. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67155 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the bus station. and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned left onto Copeland Street. We continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50 onto Blurton Road. We ran down the hill and we went past the BP garage. We ran up the other side and we got off the bus opposite to the shops. We then walked back to the residential unit. When we returned to Fenton in a Intercity taxi. We set off along Blurton Road past the former Coral betting shop. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link DK05 ERV. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When we got there we saw Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW parked up nearby. We went upstairs and back to his room to chill out. and Matthew went to his room. Later on we saw Shelton Care Group SH71 KMZ in their garage. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark