Trip to Longton / Newcastle 04-11-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63172	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67148	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley. Later on Matthew was going out. We went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We set off onto onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We turned left into Aldi and Matthew went into the shop to do some shoppping. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the residential unit in Autocabs taxi. We set off up Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. Whilst we waited we crossed over the roundabout onto Victoria Road past Adsa and the B&M. We turned right onto Manor Street and left onto City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. In the back of the First garage we saw First Potteries 63175. We continued along Dividy Road and we stopped near to Wrenbury Crescent. We visited the Respite place and went upstairs to the kitchen Matthew had sausage chips and gravy for dinner followed by a trifle. Matthew went to his room and chilled out. After the visist we went back to the residential unit. We said goodbye and we went downstairs and got in the taxi. We set off onto Dividy Road and we headed Eastwards to Adderley Green. We turned right at the round about onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill and down into Longton. We joined the one-way systam and we turned right onto Commerce Street past the former Co-op Bank. We went around the roundabout and turned right onto The Strand. At the bottom of The Strand and we walked into the Bennett Precinct. When we had finished we continued through the precinct and across the car park to Crumbs Family Bakery. Matthew had a cheesecake washed down with a can of Coke. We continued into the Precnt and we walked down. We came out of the market and we crossed over Market Street and onto The Strand and we got in taxi. We set off onto the Strand and we turned left onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. When we got back we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63178 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw EMED FY25 VHT going towards Heron Cross.

EMED FY25 VHT in Fenton

We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We set off onto City Road. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63172 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and onto Hartshill Road and past the former pub where we are building a new convenience store. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We walked out of the bus station and we saw First Potteries 63352 on a #39 to Hanley. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at Cash Converters. We walked up High Street and we stopped at e went in the Dougie Mac charity shop. We continued up to Hassell Street and onto the bus station. We continued down Castle Walk and we stopped at Greggs and Matthre brought a sausage roll and a bottle Dr pepper for dinner. We walked along Castle walk and we had finished eating we went next door to Bristish Heart Foundation Home and Fashion and Matthew bought some boots. We walked down Castle walk and we walked down Castle walk and into the bus station. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 67148 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67148 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. For tea Matthew had steak pies and chips with carrots followed by a piec of cheesecake. 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 Keele / Newcastle 22-10-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
35949	UHNS, Main Entrance	Keele, Darwin Building	25	First Potteries
35684	Keele, Darwin Building	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
63349	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
67155	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. We were going to go to Kidsgrove, but Matthew had a hospital appointment. We went downstairs and We went to hospital in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Temple Street and we saw SAS Travel SA68 RZZ. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we ran around the one-way system. We turned right onto Campbell Place and left onto Hartshill Road. We turned left onto Queens Road and we turned right onto Thornburrow Drive and we past a new housing estate. We continued onto Ashlands Road and we crossed Hilton Road and into the hospital grounds. As we travelled through the hospital we saw grey minibus DV24 WWZ.

DV24 WWZ in UHNM

In the hospital grounds. After an Appointment. In the hospital grounds we saw EMED MW76 XDE.

EMED MW76 XDE in UHNM

We walked up to the Main Entrance and e waited at the stop for the bus. 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 Keele. We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the hospital and 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 onto Barracks Road we turned right onto Ryecroft. We veered left onto Merrial Street and after a brief stop we ran forwards onto Church Street. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto the A525. We turned right into Orme Road and we saw St Giles And St George's academy MF68 AFJ. We continued along Orme Road before we re-joined the Westbound A525. We climbed the steep hill up to Keele and we turned left into the campus. We turned left onto University. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 35949 as it continued towards Keele.

First Potteries 35949 in Keele

We crossed the square and we visit the new KFC. When we had finished we headed to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35684 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35684 in Keele

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and before we went upstairs and sitting down. We set off through the campus We turned right onto University Drive and we ran up to the entrance of the campus before turning right onto the A525. We ran down the hill and we crossed over the roundabout. We went past the scrapyards and we turned left onto Orme Road. We ran through the estate and to the end of the road. We turned left onto the A525 and at the roundabout onto the Southbound A34. We ran down two roundabout and we went left onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off onto Hassell Street and we turned left onto High Street. 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 visited 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 waited for a bus to Fenton. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63349 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63349 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and 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 past the former Bell and Bear pub which is scheduled for demolition. 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 short time later we saw the bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 67155 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67155 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off 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 and we crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we turned left into the back alley. We went forwards onto Crawford Street and we turned left onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to use his computer and watch buses. 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 Newcastle / Trentham 06-10-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67159	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63102	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
63102	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
5220	Newcastle BS	Meir, Broadway	1A	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 and we saw First Potteries 67180 on a #11 to Newcastle. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw EMED MH26 FZZ. We carried on down the road and we waited for a First Potteries bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67159 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards Trentham. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. It was First Potteries 63102 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 63102 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 and we continued down through to Trentham. 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 walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. 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. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63102 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63102 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. Once in the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Matthew went to the toilet and we walked out of the bus station onto Hassell Street and we turned left onto High Street and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a KitKat salted caramel chocolate. We continued along High Street and we stopped at the benches at the end to eat the KitKat salted caramel chocolate and drink the can of Irn Bru. When we had finished we set off onto High Street past the former RBS bank which is now a Titanic Brewery. We turned right onto Ironmarket and we continued down Castle Walk and we turned into the the stop outside the bus station and Matthew went to the toilet and we saw First Potteries 67172 on a #39A to Butt Lane. A few minutes later we saw a bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 5220 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G Bus 5220 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. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme YA67 VBC & ERS Medical FJ22 FSF. 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. We ran past the Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton Transport Interchange onto Baths Road and we ran forwards onto Market Street. We turned left onto Anchor Road and right onto Sutherland Road. We ran to the other end of the road and we turned left onto Weston Coyney Road. We ran up the hill past Matthew's old respite place and at the end we turned right onto the A520 and we turned left onto Brookwood Drive. We turned right onto Stansmore Road and we turned left onto Leason Road. We paused in the Square before going onto Woodville Road. We turned left onto the A520 and we ran into the centre of Meir. At the roundabout we turned right onto Broadway and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked into Broadway and we turned left onto the A520. We waied for a taxi back to Fenton. It was a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along the A520 and we turned right at the roundabout onto the Westbound A50. We ran through Longton to Fenton and we came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we went through the traffix lights onto Heron Street. We ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses out of the window. We saw green minibus DE56 VSU going towards Longton. We went downstairs and we set off 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 ham sandwich and sausage rolls. 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 Newcastle / Trentham 08-09-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
786	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
35689	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
35689	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Trent Vale, Riverside Road	101	First Potteries
6492 VT	Trent Vale, Riverside Road	Newcastle BS	GO2	Stanton's of Stoke
786	Newcastle BS	Meir, Broadway	1	D&G Bus
6012	Meir, Broadway	Stoke, stop C4	1	D&G Bus
35939	Stoke, stop C2	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
67157	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. Later on Matthew was going out. We went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We set off onto onto Temple Street. We turned cut through onto City Road and we headed towards the bus stop. On the way we saw white minibus HV74 JZD. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 786 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 786 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw EMED MH26 AXF. 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. We waited for a short while and we saw First Potteries 63113 on a #11 to Hanley. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35689 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35689 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Garden before we went upstairs we sat down. 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 HV22 HKP. 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 and we stopped to Frankie & Benny's. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards when he came back we ordered some food. Matthew had a classic cheeseburger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke followed by a apple & blueberry pie and ice cream. When we had finished around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. 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. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35689 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35689 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down. We set off Northwards up through Hanford along the A34 and we went under the A500 in Trent Vale. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stanton's of Stoke 6492 VT on a GO2 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off the Northward A34 and we turned right into Harpfields Road and we continued forwards on Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Cabability LK66 AET. 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. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we entered the bus stations along Stubbs Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stanton's of Stoke 6492 VT before it returned to Cheadle on the GO2.

Stanton's of Stoke 6492 VT in Newcastle bus station

Afterwards we set off along Hassell Street and back to the bus station. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud D&G Bus 786 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 786 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Meir before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the grounds and onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton Transport Interchange onto Baths Road and we ran forwards onto Market Street. We turned left onto Anchor Road and right onto Sutherland Road. We ran to the other end of the road and we turned left onto Weston Coyney Road. We ran up the hill past Matthew's old respite place and at the end we turned right onto the A520 and we turned left onto Brookwood Drive. We turned right onto Stansmore Road and we turned left onto Leason Road. We paused in the Square before going onto Woodville Road. We turned left onto the A520 and we ran into the centre of Meir. At the roundabout we turned right onto Broadway and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked into Broadway. We continued to the bus stop and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6012 on a #1 to Park Site. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off along Broadway and we joined the Westbound A50. We ran fast to the edge of Longton and we came off the A50 onto the end of Lightwood Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Longton down The Strand. At the end we turned left onto Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange onto Baths Road and we turned left onto King Street under the railway line. We continued through Foley along King Street and into Fenton. We went forwards onto City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew headed along Church Street and we turned left onto Kingsway and we continued around the one-way system onto Kingsway and we stopped at All Good Things. We walked up Church Street. After a short while bus back to Fenton appeared. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 35939 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Church Street and we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we went across Lichfield Street and we continued along Stafford Street and we stopped at the cosmetics shop to buy dinner and we set off along Stafford Street past the site of the fire in the old Leek Building Society. We continued forwards to Percy Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. After we had finished we set off along Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. Matthew visited the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. We saw it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we set off onto 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 ham sandwich and sausage rolls. 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 Newcastle / Trentham 21-07-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63101	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11X	First Potteries
35949	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
TSU 268	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	GO2	Stanton's of Stoke
63101	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
67156	Fenton, Albert Square	Blurton, Consett Road	23	First Potteries
67156	Blurton, Pembridge Road	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	23	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 for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre. Matthew got ready to go to Newcastle. Whilst getting ready we saw Travel Express SM65 DMY heading towards Stoke. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #11X to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63101 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 off the bus we had a look around to see what we might catch. We saw First Potteries 67145 on a #38A to Crackley. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35949 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35949 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 and we continued down through to Trentham. 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 crossed over the road and we set off into the retail village and we went to the Riverside restaurant. Matthew had a burger and fries. For afters Matthew had a Bakewell tart. We walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. 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 bus stop outside the old entrance to Trentham Gardens. We waited for a bus back to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw EMED MC26 VSY. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 35949 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35949 in Trentham

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stanton's of Stoke TSU 268 on a GO2 to Newcastle. 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 turned right into Harpfields Road and we continued forwards on Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. 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. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63101 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and to his room to chill out. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. When we had finished we returned to the bus stop to wait for the next bus to Blurton. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Newstead before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto 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 hill towards Critchlow's Corner and we turned right onto Church Road and we turned right onto Beaconfield Drive. We ran to the other end and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off to foot and we turned left onto Consett Road. We stopped at Willow barns. Afterwards Matthew used the toilet. Matthew had a can of Coke. We got ready to go out and we set off around 15:00 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Consett Road. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and we turned right onto Ripon Road. At the bus stop. On the way to the bus stop. We waited for the next first bus towards Fenton. A short tme later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Ripon Road onto we turned left onto Finstock Avenue. We turned right onto onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. At the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and up the hill into Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we went through the traffice lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and and we turned left onto Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked around the corner onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. We went downstairs and we set off 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 ham sandwich and sausage rolls. 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 Stafford / Kidsgrove 06-11-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
191	Stafford County Hospital	Stafford BS	828	Chaserider
47519	Stafford BS	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
67172	Hanley BS	Tunstall, Highgate	39A	First Potteries
63179	Tunstall, stop A	Kidsgrove, Meadows Road	103	First Potteries
67172	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Hanley BS	38A	First Potteries
63358	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew was going to do a local walk, but he an appoinment at the hosptal in Stafford. Matthew got up around 07:00 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 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. In the morning Matthew went to Stafford. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road and we ran forwards onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. At the roundabout we joined the Westbound A50. We got onto the Southbound A500. We ran down to Hanchurch and we joined the Southbound M6. We came off the M6 at junction 11 and we joined the A5013. We ran to the South of Stafford before joining the Eastbound A34 onto the Northbound A518. We ran out of town for around a mile and we entered the hospital grounds and whilst we waited we saw ERS Medical YJ21 FWC.

ERS Medical YJ21 FWC in Stafford

Behind that was EMED FY25 VGA.

EMED FY25 VGA in Stafford

In the hospital grounds. After an Appointment. In the hospital grounds we saw Chaserider 497 on a #841 to Uttoxeter. In the meanwhile we saw Chaserider 593 on a #828A to Rugeley. As it got closer we saw it was Chaserider 191 on a #74 to Stafford.

Chaserider 191 in Stafford

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the hospital and onto the A518. We turned right onto Bridge Street and we turned right onto South Walls. We turmned left onto Cope Srteet an left onto Eastgate Street. We continued onto Salter Street and we turned left onto North Walls and entered the bus station from the East. The bus stoppped in the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. A short time later we saw Select Bus 35 on a #9 to Highfields.

Select Bus 35 in Stafford bus station

Afterwards we saw Select Bus 9 on a #875 to Cannock.

Select Bus 9 in Stafford bus station

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 47519 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 47519 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 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 turned left onto the B5046. We turned right onto Clough Street and we ran past the Harry Shaw garage. We turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road and 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 and Matthew visited the toilet. Once off the bus we set off onto Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Tontine Street. Matthew continued up to KFC. Matthew had a fillet tower burger meal with fries and a cup of Coke. After eating his dinner Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards we set off down Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We continued to the stop and we waited for a bus towards Kidsgrove. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 67172 on a #39A to Talke Pits.

First Potteries 67172 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Tunstall before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. 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 we got up and got off the bus. We headed into Tunstall Cafe and Matthew went to the toilet whilst I ordered some food. Matthew had a slice of toffee cheescake washed down with a can of Cherry Coke. When we had finished we went outside and we crossed the road to catch a bus towards Kidsgrove. A short time later we saw the bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 63179 on a #103 to Crewe. We got on the bus bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We went down 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 King Street and we continued along Market Street and we went to Dougie Mac charity shop. Matthew brought a can of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars. When we had finished we went out and Matthew decided he needed the toilet. There was a pub next door so 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 grey minibus SF14 DCZ. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #103 to Crewe. A short time later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 67172 on a #38A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67172 in Kidsgrove

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off along the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards through Sandyford past the new retail park into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street. We continued down the High Street and we ran past the former Co-operative bank. We turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto Scotia Road and past the the old bus garage before running up the hill into Burslem Town centre. We ran through the light onto Waterloo Road and up the hill into Cobridge. We ran down the hill towards Hanley and then up into town along Hope Street and Stafford Street. We turned right at the end past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street before entering the bus station where we got up got off. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards waited for a bus back to Fenton. As we waited we saw First Potteries 67179 on a #7A to Biddulph. A few minutes later the bus appeared. 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 we sat down. 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 past the site new Lidl. We crossed over 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 up to his room to chill out. We also sung happy birthday to one of the staff. We went downstairs and we had a party. The had a party in the main lounge. We had some egg and cress sandwiches. Later we had some birthday cake. Matthew also had a glass of dandelion & burdock. Matthew went back upstairs and chilled out in his room. He 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