Trip to Newcastle / Kidsgrove 26-02-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67148	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63146	Newcastle BS	Kidsgrove, Mount Road	39A	First Potteries
63146	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Burslem, Dudson's factory	38A	First Potteries
63103	Burslem, Dudson's factory	Hanley BS	103	First Potteries
67142	Hanley BS	Bucknall, New Finney Gardens	11	First Potteries
63365	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
6008	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	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. Whilst in the room 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. We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67148 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67148 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road and past the former pub where we are building a new convenience store. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and we walked out of the bus station and we saw D&G Bus 762 on a #104 to Hanley.

D&G Bus 762 in Newcastle bus station

As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63146 on a #39A to Butt Lane.

First Potteries 63146 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. The bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63146 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 63146

We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We turned left onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned right onto Etruria Valeey Link Road and 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 turned right onto the ring road and we ran around anti-clockwise to Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up the hill to the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto trinity Street and then left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams. We followed the road around to the left and then back onto marsh Street. 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 down the bank into Kidsgrove where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5371 and we turned left onto Fourth Ave and to get to the Sports Centre. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards played football with his peers and members of staff. It was also a staff member's birthday. Matthew had some egg sandwiches and some birthday cake. He also had a glass of Coke. We set off onto Fourth Ave and we turned left onto the B5371 we walked onto Liverpool Road and up to the bus stop. A short time later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 63146 on a #38A to Waterhayes.

First Potteries 63146 in Kidsgrove

We got on the bus and we booked to Burslem before we sat down. We set off along the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards through Sandyford past the retail park into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street. We continued down the High Street and we ran past the former Co-operative bank. We turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto Scotia Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once ofthe bus we walked to the little Asda that used to be Netto. We did sme shopping and we bought a cake. when we had finished we paid for our shopping and went outside. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus apparoaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63103 on a #103 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off along the A50 past the the old bus garage before running up the hill into Burslem Town centre. We ran through the light onto Waterloo Road and up the hill into Cobridge. We ran down the hill towards Hanley and then up into town along Hope Street and Stafford Street. We turned right at the end past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street before entering the bus station where we got up got off the bus. Once we got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 63103 as it continued towards Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63103 in Hanley bus station

Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We waited for the next #23 back to Fenton. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67142 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67142 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 and then we crossed the ring road onto Limekiln Bank. At the bottom of the hill we went across the traffic lights onto the A52. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up onto Finney Green and we turned right onto the A52. We turned left onto Dividy Road and We got in the car and we set off along Dividy Road and we turned right onto the A52. We turned left onto Eaves Lane and we turned left onto George Steele Ave. We turned left onto Richard Dawson Drive and we turned left onto George Treglown Grove. We turned left onto Cambrian Way. After picking something up we turned in the road and we headed back down Cambrian Way. We turned left onto Eaves Lane and we turned left onto Greasley Road and continued onto past the former Suburban Social Club. 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. We went downstairs and we walked onto City Road where we saw Intercity BG64 YGJ going towards Stoke. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63365 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63365 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 and in the petrol station. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus we saw D&G Bus 796 on a #94 to Congleton.

D&G Bus 796 in Newcastle bus station

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 Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station 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 left onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and cut through onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of chocolate cake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a can of Irn Bru and a golden crunch creams. 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 16-01-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67176	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley, adj stop J1	23	First Potteries
67176	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
67179	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35685	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, O/s The Cherry Tree PH	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was returning to Blurton, going to Grandma's and going out for tea, but first he was going out on the bus. Matthew wokw up at 08:00 and had his medication. For breakfast Matthew had crumpets and orange juice. After spending some time in his room watching buses out of the window, he set off out to the bus stop. He went downstairs onto Temple Street and cut through onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford rent-a-car NU72 XKK parked up at their garage.

Afford rent-a-car NU72 XKK in Fenton

We continued to the bus stop and as we waited we saw First Potteries 35941 on a #40 to Newstead.

First Potteries 35941 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67154 on a #11X to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

A short time later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67176 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and and turned right onto College Road. 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 where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew got another picture of First Potteries 67176 before it continued into the bus station.

First Potteries 67176 in Hanley

Once off the bus we walked down John Street and we turned right onto Betesda Street. We visited the museum and when we had finished we walked along Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road. We continued towards Shelton onto Cleveland Road and we went into the park. Matthew spent some times in the park and afterwards go a taxi. We set off along College Road and we turned left onto Snow Hill. We turned right onto Havelock Place and right onto Clark Street We went passed the site of Cabality and we turned right onto Rectory Road and left onto Argyle Street. We turned right onto Sun Street past the former pub. We turned left onto Mount Pleasant and right onto Clough Street. We turned right onto the ring road and we we ran anti clockwise to Lichfield Street. We stopped in the car park and we got out of the taxi and we went into the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eaiting we headed to the bus station. We crossed over the ring road and onto Lichfield Street. We headed into the bus station and Matthew went to the toilet. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 762 on a #9A to Tunstall.

D&G Bus 762 in Hanley bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 63346 on a #38 Kidsgrove circular service.

First Potteries 63346 in Hanley bus station

A short time later we saw the bus pull on stand. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67176 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67176 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 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 left onto Station Road and we ran part the railway station before going right onto Glebe Street. After a brief stop we continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and cut through ont Temple Street. We went back into the residential unit and we went upstairs. Matthew chilled out in his room until it was time for me to pick him up. around 14:30 Matthew came downstairs to the car. We said goodbye to mum and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We cut through onto City Road and on the way we saw Safeguard CP18 FLN parking up.

Safeguard CP18 FLN in Fenton

Whilst we waited for a bus to Newcastle we saw a bus turn the corner. We saw First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

Right behind this was our bus. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67179 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67179 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 and past the former pub, the site of a new shop. 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 walkd down to the bottom of the bus station to see what we could see. We saw Arriva Midlands 3694 on a #64 to Shrewsbury.

Arriva Midlands 3694 in Newcastle bus station

Almost imediately we saw a bus we could catch. It pulled on stand and we saw it was First Potteries 35685 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35685 in Newcastle bus station

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

First Potteries 35685 in Newcastle

Once off the bus we headed up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. around 18:00 we set off from Grandma's and headed to the pub. and we ran down Occupation Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale past the Greggs. We continued through Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the sightings whilst we ate include D&G Bus 29 running out of service towards the depot and D&G Bus 6007 on a #22 to Newcastle. Once we had finished eating we saw First Potteries 63347 on a #101 to Hanley. We set off and we carried on along the A34 and we went through Hanford and into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We got back around 19:15. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. Matthew also had a Crunchie and a bottle of Cherry Coke. We wrote the Blog and sent a couple of e-mails. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Trentham 28-10-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67150	Fenton, Smithpool Road	Stoke, Lytton Street	23	First Potteries
67146	Stoke, Lytton Street	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35939	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
35948	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67176	Newcastle BS	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
6011	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Victoria Place	1	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 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. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car YG23 PXH outside there yard. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67150 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. We went under the railway line and we got up and got off the bus. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67146 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67146 in Newcastle

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sitting down. The bus set off down City Road and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a walk around Newcastle. We waited for a bus towards Trentham. We saw First Potteries 67141 on layover. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35939 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35939 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Garden before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham where we saw ABC Supreme KX64 AFF. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. We parked up and we went to the retail village. Matthew went to the retail village and visited the Millets. Once we had finished shopping we walked down to The News Kiosk Matthew brought can of Coke. We went into the gardens and we walked to the North West corner and we stopped to benches sit down on the benches. Matthew had a can of coke. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. When we had finished we returned to Hanley. We set off onto the Northbound A34 and we saw ABC Supreme KP25 EHB. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35948 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35948 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards through Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. We continued up Castle Walk and we stopped at the Pound Bakery. We brought a sausage roll and a bottle of Coke. We turned right into Ironmarket and we walked to the gardens. We stopped in the gardens and we ate the sausage roll and drank the bottle of Coke. We set off along Ironmarket and we turned left onto castle Walk. We continued down to the bus station. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 35940 on a #38A to Crackley. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 67176 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67176 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat 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 and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive and we continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. We got off the bus and we saw D&G Bus 762 on the #27 to Cheadle.

D&G Bus 762 in Longton Interchange

We cut through onto The Strand and past fromer Barclays. We walked to Market Entrance. Matthew went to the toilet and we walked through 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 6011 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 6011 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. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we walked down to the entrance of the park. For dinner Matthew had washed down a can of Irn Bru. In the park Matthew walked up to the playground. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Grove Road. We crossed over the Whieldon Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street for We stopped at the Fenton Community Hall and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. Matthew had a burger and chips. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Kidsgrove 18-09-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67174	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
63111	Hanley BS	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	39A	First Potteries
67179	Kidsgrove, Queen Street	Hanley BS	7	First Potteries
67157	Hanley BS	Meir, Youth Centre	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus and going to visit uncle Dave later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We saw ERS Medical YJ71 DVP. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street. We onto City Road. At the top we crossed over Victoria Road to wait for the bus at the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 67174 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards 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 we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got a picture of First Potteries 67174 before it returned towards Leek.

First Potteries 67174 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63111 on a #39A to Butt Lane.

First Potteries 63111 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 turned right onto Trinity Street and left onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto New Hall Street and we re-joined 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 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 past the Tesco Express. 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 Market Street and we visited the pub. Matthew used the toilet and then we brought a glass of Coke. After Matthew had finished his drink we went outside to wait for the next bus back to Hanley. We walked back onto Market Street and we turned left onto Attwood Street and we turned left onto Liverpool Road and up to the bus stop. We crossed over the road and we saw First Potteries 63113 on a #103 to Hanley. We walked back onto Heathcote Street and Matthew visited the toilet. As we walked through the King Street and Matthew then magcally teleported to the other side of town to wait for the #7 to Hanley. A short time later the bus arrived and it was First Potteries 67179 on a #7 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67179 in Kidsgrove

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley. We set off onto King Street and we turned left Heathcote Street and we ran forwards onto Attwood Street. We ran forwards onto Whitehill Road and we turned left onto Whitehill Road. We turned left onto Galleys Bank and right onto Newchapel Road. We crossed the roundabout onto Pennyfields Road and we turned right onto High Street. We ran through Packmoor and we continued onto Turnhurst Road. We turned left onto the A527 and at the roundabout we turned right onto High Lane. We ran through to Smallthorne roundabout and we continued long the A5272 through Sneyd Green. We ran into Hanley along Town Road and we crossed over the roundabout onto Quadrant Road. We ran forwards onto Stafford Road and we went past the town hall onto Bagnall Street. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet. We waited for a bus to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 762 on a #32X to Upper Tean.

D&G Bus 762 in Hanley bus station

As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67157 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67157 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Meir 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. We continued onto City Road and forwards onto King street. We ran through Foley and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and then we continued onto Uttoxeter Road. We ran through Normacot and then we joined the A50. We ran fast up to Meir and we came off the A50 onto Broadway. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A520 and we got up and got off the bus. Once off and we walked back onto the A520 and we went forwards onto Sandon Old Road and we walked onto Normacot Grange Road and we turned right onto Viscount Walk past the new building under construction and back alley and we came out on Normacot Grange Road and forwards onto Sandon Old Road and we turned right onto the A520. Once we had finished eating we returned to Fenton. We had an Intercity taxi back to the residential unit. We set off along the A520 and at th roundabout we joined the Westbound A50. We ran fast through Normacot and Longton to Heron Cross where we came off the A50. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around to the left onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We ran onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. Later on Matthew went downstairs. We set off onto Temple Streeet and onto Christchurch Street and into the Co-operative food store. Matthew brought a can of Coke before setting off back to the house. Whilst he waited he used his computer and watched buses out of the window. When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we got in the car and set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road and we turned right onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of chocolate cake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home by car. We got in the car and we set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a can of Irn Bru and a golden crunch creams. 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.