Trip to Scarborough / Redcar 07-01-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
376	Ramshill, St Andrews	Scarborough, (Stop S)	10	East Yorkshire
7401	Scarborough, (Stop S)	Whitby BS	X93	Arriva North East
1434	Whitby BS	Brotton, The Queens Arms	X4	Arriva North East
4725	Brotton, The Green Tree	Redcar, Stop P	X3A	Arriva North East
4704	Redcar, Stop N	Marske, Roundabout (stop A)	62	Arriva North East
1435	Marske, Roundabout (stop C)	Whitby BS	X93	Arriva North East
1563	Whitby BS	Scarborough, (Stop S)	X93	Arriva North East
288	Scarborough, Railway station	Weaponess, Adj Adelaide House	10	East Yorkshire

Today was the second day of the short break in Yorkshire. Research for today consisted of looking up the various dat tickets for the local operators and checking the weather. It was due to rain all morning with high winds, clearing up in the afternoon and mild for the time of year. Matthew woke up around 10:00 and had toast for breakfast. A little later on he had a glass of Coke. I asked Matthew idf he wanted to do more Arriva, Transdev or East Yorkshire buses and he chose Arriva. Just after 11:00 we set off onto the A165 and we waited for a bus towards Scarborough. As short time later we saw a bus approaching As it got closer we saw it was East Yorkshire 376 on a #10 to Scalby.

East Yorkshire 376 in Ramshill

We got on the and we booked Scarborough local day tickets at £4.50 each before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up the A165 and we headed over the river into town and we saw white minibus YJ07 UEY parked up. We turned right onto Somerset Terrace and we ran forwards onto Falconers Road. We turned left onto St Nicholas Street and we ran forwards onto St Thomas Street. We turned left onto Castle Street we saw Shoreline Suncruisers was 45 to the right of us on a #777 service to Eastfield. We conituned through town turning left onto Aberdeen Walk. We turned left onto Abelmarle Crecent and right Westborough. We ran forwards onto the A64 where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for the X93. As few minutes later it cam around the corner. As expected it was Arriva North East 7401 on an X93 to Middlesborough.

Arriva North East 7401 in Scarborough

We got on the bus and we booked an Attiva North East Duo ticket at £13.50 before we went upstairs. The top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside of Arriva North East 7401.

Inside Arriva North East 7401

We set off down the A64 and we ran forwards onto Falsgrave Road. At the ring-road we turned right onto the A171. We headed up through Scalby and up over Burniston and we ran up the hill into Cloughton. We ran through Flask Inn and down the bank into Fylingthorpe. We continued into Robin Hood's Bay and into Hawsker. We continued into Whitby and we crossed over the A174 onto Bagdale. As we travelled into town we saw Arriva North East 1563 on an X93 to Scarborough. We up Victoria Square and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew got another picture of Arriva North East 7401 before it continued towards Middlesborough.

Arriva North East 7401 in Whitby bus station

We crossed the road and we went to Greggs. With used the toilet and I went to the counter to get food. We btought some sausage rolls and drinks. We sat in and Matthew ate a sausage roll and had some of his bottle of Coke. When we had finsihed we crossed the road to wait for another Northbound bus. As short time later we saw Arriva North East come into the bus station on a X4 to Middlesborough.

Arriva North East 1434 in Whitby bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva North East day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Victoria Square and we ran Bagdale. We turned right onto the A174. As we travelled up we saw Arriva North East 1561 on a X4 to Whitby. We ran through Raithwaite and then we joined East Row. We ran fast up to Sandsend and we came Lythe onto Ellerby. We turned left onto Ellerby Lane and up over Runswick Bay. We turned left onto Runswick Lane and we ran into Hinderwell. We turned right onto the A174 and and we ran up towards Staithes. We ran through Easington into Loftus. After a brief stop in Loftus we saw former school which is going to be a new pub. We continued up Mill Bank and we ran onto Lorne Terrace into Brotton. We decided to get off here and go to the pub. At the other end of the village we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva North East 1434 as it continued towards Middlesborough.

Arriva North East 1434 in Brotton

We went to visit The Queens Arms but the pub appeared to be closed. We walk back up the High Street and we went to The Green Tree. Matthew went to the toilet and I went to the bar to get the drinks. We sat down and Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we left the pub and we crossed over the road to wait for another Eastbound bus. There were 2 buses due around the same time. There was an #5 to Middleborough via Guisborough and a X3A via Redcar. We decided that we were going to go to Redcar. Whilst we waited for our bus we saw Arriva North East 1484 on a #5 to Middleborough.

Arriva North East 1484 in Brotton

A short time later we saw our bus approaching. It was Arriva North East 4725 on a X3A to Middlesborough.

Arriva North East 4725 in Brotton

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva North East day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the high Street and we ran past the Queens Arms pub. We joined the A174 and we headed Eastwards. We turned left into Pleasant Fields Lane and we entered Skelton Retail Park. We ran to the roundabout at the end and we turned around passing Tees Flex 44031. We ran back down to the A174 and we headed Southwards towards the roundabout. We turned right onto Vaughan Street and we ran trough North Skelton. We turned right onto Byland Road and left onto Station Lane. We turned left onto Saltburn Lane and right onto High Street. We continued into Skelton-in-Clevelad and we turned right onto Marske Lane. We ran forwards onto the Northbiound A174 and we turned right onto Hob Hill Lane. We turned left onto Marske Mill Lane and right onto Marske Road. We ran forwards onto Windsor Road and we turned left onto Station Street. We turned around by the railway station and we stopped near to the station. After a brief stop we ran up Station Road and we turned right onto Windsor Road. We ran forwards onto Marske Road and we turned right onto the Northbound A1085. We ran into Marske-by-the-Sea and we turned left at the roundabout onto Redcar Road. We turned right onto Greenstone Road and we ran through the estate. At the end we turned onto Redcar Lane and we ran up to the level crossing and stopped. We waited for a few minutes before we saw 66004 roar past on a potash train. The level crossing clear and we continued Northwards before turned left onto High Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed into the Crown & Anchor pub and Matthew went to the toilet and I went to the bar to get the drinks in. We sat down and drank our drinks and afterwards we went back onto the High Street. We crossed over the road and headed to stop N to wait for an Eastbound bus. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva North East 1564 on X4 to Middlesborough.

Arriva North East 1564 in Redcar

We wait for quite a while. There seemed to be plenty of buses headed Westwards but nothing going Eastwards. Whilst we weaited we saw Arriva North East 4703 on a #63 to Middlesborough.

Arriva North East 4703 in Redcar

A few minutes later we saw a distant bus approaching. It was Arriva North East 4704 on a #62 to Marske.

Arriva North East 4704 in Redcar

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva North East day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the High Street and at the roundabout we went straight on to the Esplanade. We continued onto Coast Road before veering right onto Lilac Grove. We joined Borough Road and we went past Redcar East railway station. We turned right onto Redcar Lane and rioght on Warwick Road. We ran forwards onto Castle Road and we ran around a loop and back onto Warick Road. We re=joined Redcar Lane and we ran down to the A174. We joined the Eastbound A174 and we turned right onto Longbeck Lane. We turned left onto Birkdale Road and left onto Gleneagles Road. We ran forwards onto St Andrews Road and we turned right onto Longback Lane. We crossed over the A174 and we ran forwards onto Longbeck Road and we crossed over the railway line. We turned onto Redcar Road and we ran to the roundabout before doing a u-turn and stopping at the terminus where we got up and got off the bus. We headed back towards the roundabout on foot and we stopped at the toilets. Afterwards we crossed over the road to wait for the X4. A couple of minutes later we saw a bus turn the corner. It was Arriva North East 1435 on a X4 to Whitby.

Arriva North East 1435 in Marske

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva North East day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A1085 and we headed Southwards we turned left onto Marske Road. We ran into Saltburn and we turned left onto Station Street. We did a u-turna dn stopped at the main stop before turning onto Windsor Road. We continied onto Saltburn Road and we crossed Skelton Beck before climbing out of the town and heading up the hill into Brotton. We turned right onto Coach Road and we turned right onto Laburnham Road. We turned left onto Linden Road and we continued onto Willow Drive. We joined the Skelton Road and we ran through the centre of Btotton onto Lome Terrace. We joined the A174 and we ran towards Easington along Boulby. We went through Staithes to Hinderwell. We turned left turned left onto Runswick Lane and into Runswick Bay. We continued Hinderwell Lane onto Ellerby Lane and we turnd right onto the A174. As we travelled up we saw Arriva North East 1434 on a X4 to Middlesbrough. We headed down the hill into Ellerby and Lythe and we went up to Sandsend. We ran Northwards into Boulby and we continued up Raithwaite. We continued through Whitby and we turned left onto Bagdale. We up Victoria Square and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed the road and we visited The Station Inn. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a small glass of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and our bus was in the bus station. We crossed over the road and around the corner to Bargain Booze to buy choclate and pop for later on. We walked back into the bus station just as the driver was getting the bus ready for service. It was Arriva North East 1563 on an X93 to Scarborough.

Arriva North East 1563 in Whitby bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva North East day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Victoria Square and we ran Bagdale. We turned left onto the A174 and onto the A171. We ran through into Hawsker and into Robin Hood's Bay. We ran through Fylingthorpe and down the bank into Flask Inn. We headed up through Cloughton and up over Burniston and we ran up the hill into Scalby. We headed down the hill into Scarborough. We turned left onto Falsgrave Road and and we ran forwards onto the A64 and we turned into the railway station and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva North East 1563 before it returned to Middlesborough on the X93.

Arriva North East 1563 in Scarborough

Once off the bus Matthew indicated that he needed to go to the toilet We crossed over the A165 onto Westbrough and we visited Wetherspoons. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over the A165 and went back to the railway station and we waited for a bus up towards the apartment. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was East Yorkshire 288 on a #10 to Eastfield.

East Yorkshire 288 in Scarborough

We got on the bus as we flashed the Scarborough Day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Westbrough and turned left onto Northway. We turned right onto the B1364 and we turned right onto Queen Street. We turned right onto Newbrough and right onto St Thomas Street. We re-joined the B1364 and we turned right onto Aberdeen Walk. We turned right onto Abermarle Crescent and we ran to the end and turned right onto Westborough. We turned left onto the A165 and we crossed the bridge over Valley Road and we ran up the hill into Ramshill. We veered left onto West Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed back onto the the A165 and we crossed over the road to the chip shop. Mum had phoned in the order and we picked up the food and payed for it. We walked back to the apartment and we had our food. Matthew had a battered sausage, chips and gravy washed down with a glass of Coke. WE chiulled out at the apartment and did some of the Blog and wrote e-mails. Later on Matthew had a bath. We got ready for bed and Matthew went to bed around 00:00... Mark.

Trip to Ramshill / Scarborough 06-01-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67173	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63173	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4A	First Potteries
63096	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries
288	Ramshill, St Andrews	Scarborough, (Stop M)	10	East Yorkshire
277	Scarborough, (Stop U)	Ramshill, St Andrews	7A	East Yorkshire

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. He was also going away for the weekend to Yorkshire. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We saw Shelton Care Group YP70 JYJ outside. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along 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 and we saw Afford rent-a-car MT70 AFK outside there yard.

Afford rent-a-car MT70 AFK in Fenton

We continued to the bus stop and we waited for the bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67173 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67173 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 where we saw blue minibus V604 MBL. 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 we got off the bus we saw First Potteries 65032 on a #4 to Hanley. Once off the bus we had a look around to see what we could catch. We saw First Potteries 32639 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32639 in Newcastle bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 32647 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 32647 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw a bus to Hanley arrive on stand. It was First Potteries 63173 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63173 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down near to the back of the bus. 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 ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we ran forwards onto Albion Street. We continued onto Bagnall Street and we entered the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and we waited for a bus towards Fenton. short time later the bus pulled on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63096 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 John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. We turned right onto Dividy Road and we saw . We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. 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 at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. We crossed over the road and we headed onto Smothpool Road and we visited the chip shop to get dinner. AFter we had brough the food we walked back along Smithpool Road and turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs nd Matthew had his dinner. It was sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. I called Matthew up and told him we were on our way and we were going to pick him up early. Around 13:45 Matthew came downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. We realised that Matthew did not have his batteries so we set off onto Wheildon Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to get his batteries before coming back downstairs and getting in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right oto station Bridge Road and we continued onto Heron Street. We crossed through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road and we turned left to join the Eastbound A50. We ran through Longton and Meir and we saw Travel Express HF64 AJU and silver minibus SD63 FGN. We followed the road to the right and we ran the 10 or so miles to Uttoxeter. We joined the Northbound A38 and we saw blue minibus CE52 YCX. We travelled Northwards through Derby and we joined the Northbound M1. Travelling up the M1 we saw Wray's of Harrogate BU14 EGF, Go North East (NX) 7139(#133), Stott's (NX) BV17 GRK(#131). We decided to have a break at Woodall service station. We pulled into the service station and we saw MPB minibus KY68 VVF parked up.

MPB KY68 VVF in Woodall service station

We headed towads the coach park and we saw Eavesway EV63 WAY parked up next to EV05 WAY.

Eavesway EV63 WAY at Woodall service station

Matthew went to the toilet and we came out and saw Acklams YX16 NWH.

Acklams YX16 NWH in Woodall service station

As we were going back to the car we saw Acklams YX18 LLO and Redfern Travel 98 RT arrive in the coach park.We got in the car and Matthew had a scotch egg and a can of Orange Fanta. We got back onto the Northbound M1 and we saw Cawthornes Travel SF54 TKY and an unidentified Snowdons coach. We got onto the M18 and we ran up to the M62. We ran a short distance to Goole and we came off the M62 ans got on the Eastbound A614. We ran through Howden and we followed the A614 up to Driffield and we joined the Northbound A1249. We ran North for about 10 miles through Foxholes before joining the Northbound A64. We ran past the park and ride site and the reatila park and we turned right onto Queen Margaret's Road. We turned left onto the A165 and we turned left by the Church and we parked up at the appartment. We came in and we settled down. Matthew had a ham sandwich and a can of orange Fanta. We decided to go out and get a couple of buses in. We set off onto the A165 and e walked up to the bus stop. On the way we saw Shoreline Suncruisers 45 on a Xandor works service. We got to the bus stop and we had a few minutes to wait. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was East Yorkshire 288 on a #10 to Scarborough.

East Yorkshire 288 in Ramshill

We got on the bus asn we booked Scarborough Day tickets at £4.50. The bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside East Yorkshire 288.

Inside East Yorkshire 288

The bus set off Northwards up the A165 and we headed into Scarborough. We turned right onto Somerset Terrace and we ran forwards onto Falconers Road. We turned left onto St Nicholas Street and we ran forwards onto St Thomas Street. We turned left onto Castle Street and left onto Aberdeen Walk. We turned left onto Abelmarle Crecent and right Westborough where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of East Yorkshire 288 as it headed off towards the depot.

East Yorkshire 288 in Scarborough

Once off the bus we looked for another bus to catch. We decided to do A #7A back around to Ramshill. Whilst we waited we saw Transdev Yorkshire 3629 on a #843 to Leeds. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was East Yorkshire 277 on a #7A Eastfield circular service.

East Yorkshire 277 in Scarborough

We got on the bus and we placed the Scarborough Day tickets under the scanner for the final time today. We set off along the A64 and we headed out of Scarborough. We past the retail park and the park and ride site and we turned right onto Seamer Road. We turned left onto the B1261 and we ran past Seamer railway station. We turned left onto Manham Hill and right onto Westway. Somwhere on the estate we saw Esk Valley Coaches V7 ESK. We turned left onto Overdale and we crossed over Eastway. We ran forwards onto Priory place and we turned lefy onto Osgodby Lane. We turned left onto Filey Road and we passed Esk Valley Coaches YJ22 DXC. We joined the A165 and we ran into Ramshill where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back to the apartment and we chiled out in the main room. watching TV and writing the Blo. Mum order some food so Matthew had a cheeseburger, fries and some chicken nuggets, washed down with a can of Orange Fanta. We did some more of the Blog and we wrote e-mails. Matthew went to bed around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Stoke / Shelton 05-01-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
35939	Stoke, Hancock Street	Shelton, Beresford Street	25	First Potteries
67151	Shelton, Seaford Street	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 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and we saw past the former day centre. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and we saw Travel Express SM65 DMY. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill to Stoke. We ran under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We saw Phil Smiths Travel WPF 926. We continued Northwards Through Etruria to Wolstanton where we came off the A500 and we the A527 and we saw City Cabs LK63 VKE. We ran to Wolstanton and we turned right onto Porthill bank we saw First Potteries 67146 on a #98 to Newcastle. We crossed the A500 and we ran up the A5271 to Trubshaw Cross. We veered left onto Davenport Street and we turned left onto Westport lake Road. We stopped at the lake and Matthew had his dinner. In the car park we saw Avery Healthcare BX64 OHF parked up nearby. Matthew visited the cafe and went to the toilet. Matthew had his dinner cheese oatcakes washed down with a can of coke followed a couple of slices of Millionaires shortbread. When we had finished we got in the car and we set off along Westport Lake Road. We turned right onto Davenport Road and we ran down to Trubshaw Cross. We turned right onto the A5271. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A500 and we ran fast through Etruria and Stoke. We came off the A500 at City Road and we went up the hill to Fenton, and we turned right onto Smithpool Road where we saw white minibus L12 RGE. We turned left onto Temple Street. In the residential unit matthew went to his room and had some toast and used his computer. We also watched buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65042 on a #6C to Hanley. The walked along A52 to wait a bus to Shelton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 35939 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35939 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Shelton before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off down the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line. We passed near to the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we we walked down College Road and we went into Hanley Park for a while. We walk northwards through the park and into the North West corner to the sensory play area where Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. Matthew walked to the toilet. and visited the ice cream van. Matthew had an ice cream with a Flake. Matthew highlights of the bus sightings included Copeland's Tours MIB 516. We walked through the park and we saw the cafe in the park. After spending a while there we walked back to the South East corner of the park. we walked down Avenue Road. We returned back into College Road. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67151 in Shelton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. We continued down 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 then walked back onto Christchurch Street we turned left onto Temple Street and to the residential unit and went upstairs to his room and we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #23 to Hanley. For tea Matthew had lasagne with garlic bread followed by a Manchester Tart. Matthew returned to his room to chill out. Later on Matthew went out for a Newfriars College. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52. We ran to Limekiln light and we turned right to follow the A52. We ran into Bucknall and we turned left onto Newhouse Road. We ran to the end and we stopped at the college. Matthew went to the toilet and returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto Newhouse Road and we turned right onto the A52. We followed the the A52 to the left and we headed up to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we headed towards Stoke. We passed near to the railway station and we ran along side the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we headed up into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Blurton / Trent Vale 04-01-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63177	Weston Coyney Road	Cheadle, Oak Street	PC7	First Potteries
108	Cheadle, Natwest Bank	Hanley BS	32	D&G Bus
32650	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67146	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was to going out on the bus and going for tea with me and uncle Dave. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst he was waiting to out we saw Christchurch Primary DU56 DNN. We went downstairs and we got in car. We set off along Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto City Road and we ran up onto King Street we passed the site of the new Burger King being built. We turned right onto the A50 link road and we joined the Eastbound A50. AS the route into Longton was busy we continued up to Normacot. We turned left onto Uttoxeter Road and right onto Meir Hay Road. We turned left onto Sutherland Road and we followed the road around to the right onto Weston Coyney Road. We turned right onto the A520 and . We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Cheadle. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 63177 on a PC7 to Cheadle. We got on the bus and we booked to Cheadle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along onto the A520. We turned right onto Weston Coyney Road and left onto Uttoxeter Road. In Normacot we joined the A50. As we travelled Eastwards we saw smoke on the horizon. As we travelled eastwards we passed by a fire engine. We came off the A50 at Meir Park and we turned left onto the A521 into Blythe Bridge and we turned right onto Grindley Lane. We turned right onto Farnborough Drive and then left onto Lysander Road. We turned left onto Whitestone Road and we turned right onto Grindley Lane and we crossed over the A520 onto Hilderstone Road. We turned left Stallington Road and we ran into Stallington and we joined the A521. At Forsbrook we followed the A521 to the left. We turned left onto Dilhorne Road and we ran up to Dilhorne. We turned right onto The Common and we re-joined the A521 past the sight of the new Aldi. We ran into Cheadle and onto the High Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to the pub. matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a coke. For dinner he a burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. We headed back ti the bus stop and we waited for a #32 back towards Hanley. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 108 on a #32 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to hanley before we sat down. We set off along the High Street and we turned left onto the A521. We ran into Kingsley Holt and we turned left onto Holt Lane. We ran into Kingsley and forwards onto the Westbound A52. We ran up to the junction of the A522 and we turned right to continue along the A52. We ran through Cellarhead crossroads and into Werrington. We ran down Ash Bank and into Bucknall. We continued over the traffic light onto Bucknall New Road and we climbed the hill into Hanley. We turned left onto the clockwise ring road and we turned right onto ring road. As we ran onto Quadrant Road and we wen forwards onto Stafford Street and we ran past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we decided that we would go to Newcastle before returning to Fenton. We saw First Potteries 65041 on a #101 to Stafford. We decided to do this bus to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Broad Street. We ran down to snow hill and at the roundabout we turned Shelton New Road. We ran over the canal and railway line. We ran through the cross road up to Hartshill and at the roundabout we ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one-way system and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Whilst we waited for our bus we saw First Potteries 44515 on a #99 to Chell Heath. We waited for the bus to Stoke ans a short time later we saw First Potteries 67146 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 67149 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67149 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 47519 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 47519 in Fenton

Once we were ready we went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We got in the car and we drove onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and into Heron Cross. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Consett Road and we saw black minibus SF17. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and we saw blue minibus DL69 RHO. We stop to transfer into the other car and meet up with mum. We set off through Blurton and we joined the A5035. We ran over the railway line into Trentham and we joined the Northbound A34. We ran into Hanford and under the A500 into Trent Vale. We turned left onto Clayton Lane and we turned right onto the Northbound A519. We turned left onto Abbots Way and we stopped to pick up a friend. We returned onto Abbots Way and we turned left onto the A519. We crossed the A34 and we ran up Barracks Road. We saw First Potteries 63117 on a #4 to Audley. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and past the former Co-op bank. We ran forwads onto the B5368 and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we sat down to order a meal. The lady from the bar told us that the kitchen was closed so we had to go elsewhere. We got back in the car and we decided to go to another Sizzling pub. We set off along the B5368 and we turned right at the roundabout onto Watlands View. We turned left onto the B5369 and we stopped at the pub. Matthew headed to the toilet and mum asked at the bar and they had also stopped serving food! We decided to go to the Black Lion as we knew we could get food there! We set off along the B5369 and we turned left onto Silverdale Road. We turned right onto the B5368 and we headed through Wolstanton towards Newcastle. We ran down Barracks Road and past the bus station. We turned left onto the A34 and we ran into Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters matthew had a cheesecake with custard. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. When we had finished we went to Tesco to get a few things. We set off onto the A34 and we headed Northwards before turning into Tesco. We went into the shop and we brought some pop and doughnuts for Matthew. We returned to the car and we set off onto the Northbound A34. We turned left onto Clayton Lane and we turned right onto the Northbound A519. We turned left onto Abbots Way and we stopped to dropp off a friend. We returned onto Abbots Way and we turned left onto the A519. We crossed over the roundabout and we joined the Southbound A34 past The Cherry Tree. We turned left at the Avenue and we ran up to Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. we veered left onto Liverpool Road. We veered left onto Elenora Street and we turned right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of cherry coke and a Lindt chocolate bear. Matthew returned to his room to chill out. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Trentham / Hanley 03-01-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67176	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, railway station	23	First Potteries
63097	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW. We went downstairs and got in the car we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw City Centre Central FE14 PBF. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hiull into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the the A500 and we joined the Northbound carriageway. At the next junction we came off onto Shelton New Road. We ran through the cross road up to Hartshill and at the roundabout we ran into Newcastle down George Street and we saw First Potteries 67175 on a #11 to Hanley. A at the roundabout we ran forwards onto Ryecroft and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We turned right onto the A525 and we ran down the hill towards Newcastle. We turned left onto Mayfield Ave and we dropped off Rex and Matthew got out of the car to use the toilet and drink some of Irn Bru. We got back in the car and we conrinued along Mayfield Ave and we turned left onto the A525. We turned right onto Seabridge Road and we turned right onto the Southbound A53. We turned left onto Pilkington Avenue and we crossed over Kingsway East and we ran along Sandon Avenue. We ran down the hill through Clayton. We turned left onto Dartmouth Avenue and we crossed over the roundabout onto the A519. We turned left onto Northwood Lane and we turned left onto Whitmore Road and we turned left onto the Northbound A34. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran into Trentham Gardens. In the distance we saw bronze minibus SF20 FUV parked up near to the retail village.

SF20 FUV in Trentham

We parked up and we went to the retail village. Matthew went to the toilet and we stopped at the riverside Cafe and for dinner Matthew had sausage chips and beans. visited the Millets. Once we had finished shopping we walked down to The News Kiosk Matthew brought can of Coke. later on we walked through the retail village and we walked to the the garden centre. Once we had finished we return to car. There were also a few coaches there. We saw Roberts J300 RTG parked up near to the retail village.

Roberts J300 RTG in Trentham

We set off the through the car parks. We crossed over the the A34 onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton and we turned left onto Church Road. We ran forwards onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton over the A50 to Heron Cross. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room for a short while. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car YP20 UGJ outside there yard. We waited for a bus to Stoke. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67176 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street 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 we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over Station Road and we walked up to the A52 and we went forwards onto onto Boughey Road and we stopped on The Avenue. we walked around Hanley Park for a while. We walk along Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road and to the Bethesda Street. We turned right onto Piccadilly onto Stafford Street and we stopped at the Forbidden Planet International. After we had finished we walked across Tontine Square and we continued onto Greggs. Matthew brought a caramel shortbread. Once we had finished we walked back down Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. In the bus station we waited for a bus towards Stoke. We saw First Potteries 67145 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63097 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 32634 parked in the garage. 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. We walked down City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. For tea Matthew had burger and chips followed by a Bakewell tart. We went downstairs and we got in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along Temple Street and we turned left onto Chrsitchurch Street. We turned right City Road 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. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We stopped at the childrens centre and Matthew went to the toilet. He had a can of Coke. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We set off along Dawlish Drive and we turned right onto Beverley Drive. We turned left onto the A5272 and we ran past the Firstbus depot. We turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill and down into Longton. We turned left onto Market Street and we ran around Longton on the one-way and we turned right onto Commerce Street. We turned right onto the Strand and we ran forwards onto King Street. We ran trough Foley and forward into Fenton. We ran onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to his room. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using his computer. 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 / Kidsgrove 02-01-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67175	Shelton, Beresford Street	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
67156	Hanley BS	Kidsgrove, Queen Street	7	First Potteries
67179	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Sandyford, Hollywall Lane	3A	First Potteries
67172	Sandyford, Hollywall Lane	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
65031	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	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 D&G Bus 45 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Stoke. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car BT22 LDE outside there yard.

Afford rent-a-car BT22 LDE in Fenton

Whilst we waited we saw Stanton's of Stoke WSV 530 going towards Stoke.

Stanton's of Stoke WSV 530 in Fenton

The walked along A52 and we turned right onto Lordship Lane and we University Student Accommodation. We went around the corner The Catalyst Building. When we had finished and we said goodbye and we returned to Shelton in a taxi. We set off along the A52 and we turned right onto Boughey Road. Once off the bus we we walked down College Road and we went into Hanley Park for a while. We walk northwards through the park. We returned back into College Road. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67175 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off continued down College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street and forwards onto Tontine Street and we visited Poundland for a chicken sandwich and a bottle of Coke. After we had finished shopping we walked back down Tontine Street and Market Square to the shopping centre. In the shopping centre Matthew sat down and ate his chicken sandwich washed down with a can of irn bru. We went down to the market level and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we walked out of the shopping cebtre across Tontine Square and onto Tontine Street. We went forwards onto Lichfield Street and we entered the bus station. Once off the bus we visited the toilet. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67173 on a #6 to Coalville. We waited for a bus to Chell. A short time later we saw it was First Potteries 67156 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. When it was time the bus set off out of the bus station. We went down John Street and onto Bethesda Street before we went across onto Marsh Street and then we turned right into Trinity Street. We turned left into Stafford Street and we continued forwards to Quadrant Road and we left Hanley along Town Road. We travelled through Sneyd Green and over Smallthorne roundabouts and we continued forwards onto High Lane where we saw First Potteries 69162 on a #7A to Hanley. At the end of High Lane the end we turned left onto the A527. We turned right onto Turnhurst Road and we ran up to Packmoor. We continues into Newchapel and onto the High Street. We turned left onto Pennyfields Roads and at the roundabout we went onto Newchapel Road. We ran through the estate via Galleys bank and we ran into Kidsgrove and the bus terminated on King Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw blue minibus SF70 LWT parked up. We walked down Attwood Street and Matthew used the toilet. We turned left onto Liverpool Road and up to the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67179 on a #3A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Sandyford before we sat down. We set off along the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and we saw Hollinshead JH22 HOL. We continued into Sandyford and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the A50 and onto the A527 past the new BP petrol station. There was a pub next door so we visited the Costa Coffee. 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 headed back towards the A50 and up to the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67172 on a #3 to Hanley. 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 Tunstall. We ran down the High Street. We continued down the High Street an 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. Once off the bus we visited the toilet. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 69174 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. We turned right onto Dividy Road and we saw Travel Express BG61 KTK. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. 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 at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. Once off the bus we walked 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 to do his shopping. Outside we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We went to do the shopping. transport for the trip was a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we continued down Victoria Road and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. We got an ABC Supreme taxi back to the residential unit. We set off up Victoria Road. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.