Trip to Adderley Green / Hanley 25-02-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63111	Fenton, Victoria Place	Adderley Green, First bus depot	11	First Potteries
63115	Adderley Green, First bus depot	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also 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 silver minibus SA04 EVL going towards Stoke.

SA04 EVL in Fenton

Also seen was OSSMA HX11 EOF going towards Stoke.

OSSMA HX11 EOF in Fenton

we went downstairs and out of the unit. We set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre. In the morning we were going to Hanley on the bus, so we set off on foot to the bus stop. We set off along Christchurch Street and we stopped at the Co-op. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto City Road. As we walked up the road we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 516 going towards Stoke. When we got to the bus stop we waited for a First Potteries bus. Whilst we waited Matthew drank his can of Coke and a Milky Way. A few minutes later we saw Aimée's SUI 7836. We crossed over the road and we saw First Potteries 63111 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63111 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street past the old Woolworths store which people hope will be a Primark. and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. Due to there being traffic lights in Adderley Green there were long delays. The bus turned left and we got up and got off the bus at the stop outside the First Potteries bus garage. We waited at the bus stop for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65041 arrive on a low loader in the new colours. The bus for Fenton eventually appeared and it was First Potteries 63115 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63115 in Adderley Green

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off towards the roundabout and at the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off the bus. We walked down City Road and Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We saw Aman's Travel YM10 RCY parked near to the corner of Albert Square.

Aman's Travel YM10 RCY in Fenton

We continued along Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. We went upstairs to his room and use his computer and watched buses out of the window. For dinner Matthew had a chicken burger and fries from KFC washed down with a cup of Coke. As it was pancake day after dinner Matthew also had pancakes! Matthew returned to his room and watched buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 119 in Fenton

Before tea Matthew went out to do some shopping. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We picked a few things up at the Co-operative food and we turned left Temple Street We walked back to the residential unit. Near to the unit we saw City Cabs LK63 VKE. We went out in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left Christchurch Street. We crossed onto Manor Road and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Victoria Street and we ran down the hill to Aldi. We stopped to do some shopping and afterwards we continued in the car to Hanley. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we ran up the hill. We headed into Hanley and we parked up. Once we had parked up we walked up Lichfield Street and forwards onto Tontine Street. We went to the pub had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and fries followed by a slice of chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we saw grey minibus SF19 OSD. We walked down Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street. We got in the car and we set off down Lichfield Street. We crossed over Joiners Square and we turned right onto the A52. We ran near to stoke station and along side the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. After going upstairs and putting the shopping away Matthew went to his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Trent Vale 25-04-2014

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
60193	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Hanford, adj Mayne Street	22	First Potteries
60175	Hanford, adj Mayne Street	Trent Vale, adj Riverside Road	22	First Potteries

Today we were meeting up with mum in Trent Vale for tea. Matthew got up around 09:30 having toast and orange juice for breakfast. I had been popping out to see what buses were working on the various #22 or #22A turns to see if any of the buses were required. by dinner time I had seen that required First Potteries 60175 was going to be out on the 15:20 from Longton - Newcastle. For dinner we had half of a large omelet each and some fries. By just after 14:00 I had also seen that required First Potteries 60193 was also out on the #22A, and this bus would be returning to Newcastle on the 15:05 departure from Longton. We got ready and left the house just after 15:00. It had been raining for most of the afternoon but at this point it was just damp. In the distance we saw D&G 171 working the Blurton Plumline towards Hanley. The bus was due just after 15:15 and bang on time it rounded the corner into Magdalen Road.

First Potteries 60193 in Blurton

We got on the bus and booked to Trent Vale. As the bus was empty at the back, Matthew took a picture inside as we got got on.

Inside First Potteries 60193

We sat down and then bus set off onto the A5035. In Trentham we turned into New Inn Lane, passing required First Potteries 41494 o a #21A as we did. Further up the road we passed required first Potteries 40367 on a Trentham bound #21. This helped to make the decision to get off in Hanford. Further into Hanford we passed dud First Potteries on on of the other #22 turns. When we got to the A34 we got up and rang the bell. we got off and Matthew got another picture of First Potteries 60193 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 60193 in Hanford

Whilst we waited in Hanford there was quite a bit of bus and coach related action. We had followed first Potteries 40383 down Church Lane onto the A34, and then we saw dud First Potteries 65033 on a Stafford Bound #101.

First Potteries 65033 in Hanford

We then saw required First Potteries 41494 agai on the #21A to Hanley.

First Potteries 41494 in Hanford

On a Trentham bound #21A was dud First Potteries 41500.

First Potteries 41500 in Hanford

On the other side of the A34 we saw Leons Coach Travel tri-axle coach 205 going Northwards.

Leons Coach Travel 205 in Hanford

First Potteries 40367 was the next bus due on the #21, but required First Potteries 60175 appeared on the #22 so we decided to do this.

First Potteries 60175 in Hanford

We got on the bus and booked to Trent Vale. Once again the bus was empty at the back and Matthew got a picture inside this bus.

Inside First Potteries 60175

We sat down near the back and the bus turned through 180' and onto the Northbound A34. As we headed North we saw First Potteries 40367 on the following #21 service. We decided to get off in Trent vale to try and get this bus. We crossed over the A500 and we headed north up the A34. When we got to riverside we rang the bell and got up to get off. Matthew got another picture of First potteries 60175 and First Potteries 40367 pulled behind it.

First Potteries 60175 in Trent Vale

We weren't able to go on 40367 as it pulled off before we could get to it. The school opposite was unusually open this and the extra people getting on 60175 had delayed Matthew getting a picture. As we had missed the Dart we decided to walk to the pub. Matthew was about to get a picture of the other #22 turn, which was 60015 but it was on the other side of the road and he couldn't get a picture. However, we turned and saw required First Potteries 65035 going North on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65035 in Trent Vale

We were crossing the A34 at the junction of London Road, when Matthew brought to my attention a coach on London Road. We crossed the road and before the traffic started to Move on London Road Matthew was able to get a picture of Aimée's coach KAZ 777.

Aimée's KAZ 777 in Trent Vale

We went around to the front of the pub and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 536 going North. We were unable to get a picture due to someone walking past at the same time! We went into the pub and Matthew sat down whilst I got some drinks. Mum arrived just after 16:00 and Matthew had his usual meal of 2 sausage, egg, chips and beans with extra bacon and two rounds of bread and butter followed by toffee sponge pudding and ice cream. Whilst we were eating our meals matthew spotted a double decker on the #101 so we went outside to take a picture. It was required First Potteries double decker 32634 on a Stafford bound #101.

First Potteries 32634 in Trent Vale

After we had finished we called uncle Dave and Matthew spoke to him on the phone to tell him we were coming around. We drove onto the Southbound A34 and onto the Northbound A500. We did this to the A50 which we did into Heron Cross. We headed into Fenton and picked up uncle Dave. We went back up to Heron Cross and into Blurton. We got home at a little after 17:15. Matthew then chilled out at home watching MTV Rocks and bus DVD's. He then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 00:00...Mark

Trip to Leek 27-05-2008

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6(FJZ_4196)	Crowcroft Rd, Newstead	Church Street, Stoke	350	D&G
18(EJZ_2291)	Church Street, Stoke	Leek BS	106	D&G
GJ02LFX	Leek BS	Crossroads, Bottomhouse	405	Aimée's
M129YCM	Crossroads, Bottomhouse	Ashbourne BS	108	Clowes Coaches
M129YCM	Ashbourne BS	Crossroads, Bottomhouse	108	Clowes Coaches
N880AVV	Crossroads, Bottomhouse	Leek BS	234	Clowes Coaches
N880AVV	Leek BS	High Street, Cheadle	236	Clowes Coaches
N880AVV	High Street, Cheadle	Leek BS	234	Clowes Coaches

Matthew Had Indicated to me that he wanted to travel on an Aimée's bus, so I used the traveline site to work out a trip to get a ride on 2 of these buses. To start Matthew's mum drove us to the Crowcrofts Road stop so we could pick up the 350 into Hanley. Back in 2008 this bus was a D&G bus (the service is now operated by Bakerbus). The bus that rolled up was an East lancs bodied Dennis Dart #6. Matthew was impressed with the high-backed coach seats, so he decided to photograph the inside!



A fast journey to Stoke along Stanley Matthews way to Stoke where there was a short wait for service 106 to Leek. Mercedes Minibus EJZ 2291 (18) appeared for this service.























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