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Saturday, 7 June 2025

Trip to Norwich / Great Yarmouth 07-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator

44454	Lowestoft BS	Gunton, Opp Stoven Close	101	First Eastern Counties
44537	Gunton, Opp Stoven Close	Lowestoft BS	101	First Eastern Counties
44538	Lowestoft BS	Thurton, Adj George & Dragon	X2	First Eastern Counties
37275	Thurton, Adj George & Dragon	Norwich BS	X22	First Eastern Counties
33805	Norwich BS	Great Yarmouth, Market Gates	X1	First Eastern Counties
37067	Great Yarmouth, Wellington Pier	Caister, Police Station	1C	First Eastern Counties
37533	Caister, Police Station	Great Yarmouth, Fremantle Road	1C	First Eastern Counties
36194	Great Yarmouth, Fremantle Road	Corton, Broadland Sands	1	First Eastern Counties

Today was our first full day in East Anglia. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up a little after 09:00 and had crumpets and orange juice for breakfast. We chilled out in the cararvan until it stopped raining and we set off around 10:30. We got into the car and we headed Southwards through Corton. We ram forwards onto the B1385 and we joined the A47. We turned left onto The Ravine and we turned right onto Whapload Road. We stopped at the Lighthouse Diner. Matthew went to the toilet, but the diner was full so we ended up leaving and going to somewhere else. Outside we saw Albies YJ12 FME parked up. We got back into the car and we continued Southwards. We ran forwards onto the A47 and we turned right by the Marina Theatre. The cafe was also closed due to site redevlopment. We turned around and we turned left onto Gordon Road and we turned left onto Clapham Road South. We decided to park in the car park and walk to the next cafe. After parking up we headed into the Bittern Centre. The cafe here was also closed! We decided to walk through onto London Road North and we headed South and went to the pub. Matthew had a breakfast and a glass of Coke. After we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we walked back up London Road North and back through the Bittern Centre to the bus station. We had a look around to see what we could possibly catch. We saw First Eastern Counties 33822 on a X1 from Norwich.

First Eastern Counties 33822 in Lowestoft bus station

There were a few buses to chose from, but we saw a single decker on stand. We saw it was First Eastern Counties 44454 on a #101 Gunton circular.

First Eastern Counties 44454 in Lowestoft bus station

We got on the bus and we booked a Explorer Hi5 Day tickets at £14. The bus was was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Eastern Counties 44454 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Eastern Counties 44454

We settle down and a few minutes later we set off out of the bus station onto Gordon Road. We joined the Northbound A47 and we ran out of town. We turned left onto Harris Avenue and we ran forwards onto Montgomery Avenue. We turned right onto El Alamein Road amd left onto Spashett Road. We turned right onto Crestview Drive and forwards onto Westhall Road. We turned left onto Weston Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 44454 before it continued back towards Lowestoft.

First Eastern Counties 44454 in Gunton

Once off the bus we went to the shop. Matthew got a bottle of Coke, we got a can for uncle Dave and we got a chocolate bar. We headed back to the bus stop and Matthew had a can of Dr Pepper and a chocolate bar. A short time later we saw ths bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 44537 on a #101 to Lowestoft.

First Eastern Counties 44537 in Gunton

We got on the bus and we placed the Explorer Hi5 Day ticket under the scanner. The bus was was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Eastern Counties 44537 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Eastern Counties 44537

We set off along Weston Road and we turned right onto Runburgh Road. We turned right onto Wissett Way and left onto Westhall Road. We turned left onto Spashett Road and we turned right onto Hollingsworth Road. We turned left onto Harriss Avenue and left onto the Southbound A47. We headed to the edge of Lowestoft and we turned right onto St Petter's Street. We turned left onto Katwijk Way and at the roundabout we ran forwards onto Clapham Road South. We turned left onto Gordon Road and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We had already decided that we would headed towards Norwich. There were 2 Norwich buses on stand. As we got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 44538 on a X2 to Norwich.

First Eastern Counties 44538 in Lowestoft bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Explorer Hi5 Day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto Gordon Road. We went around the rouandabout and we turned sharp right onto the Southbound A47. We crossed over the inner harbour befoer turning left onto the B1532. There were two parrallel road with terrace housing in between them. We ran Southwards down the Eastern of the 2 roads for about 1/2 a mile before the 2 roads merged. We ran through Kirkley and into Pakefield and we turned right onto the B1384. We crossed the roundabout onto Bloodmoor Road and we ran forwards onto Elmtree Road. We turned left onto Ashburnham Road and we headed Westwards. We turned left onto the A146 and we ran fast for a few miles. We turned left onto Lowestoft Road and we ran through Worlingham. We continued onto Ingate and we ran forwards onto Blyburgate and into the centre of Beccles. We ran through Exchange Square and we ran forwards onto Smallgate. We turned left onto Old Market Place and we stopped at a small interchange. Also there were Borderbus 103 on a #580 to Harleston and Simonds YX12 FPY on a #81 ti Diss. We turned right onto Northgate and we turned left onto Bridge Street. We crossed over the river Waveney and we ran forwards Gillingham Dam. We ran forwards onto Loddon Road and through Gillingham and we joined the A146. We ran through Stubbs Green and into Thurton where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 44538 as it continued towards Norwich.

First Eastern Counties 44538 in Thurton

Once off the bus we walked back to the centre of the village and we went into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards Matthew had a glass of Coke. After we had finished we walked back to the stop to wait for the following service. Whilst we waited we saw First Eastern Counties 33814 on a X2 to Lowestoft. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 37275 on a X22 to Norwich.

First Eastern Counties 37275 in Thurton

We got on the bus and we placed the Explorer Hi5 Day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off through the village along the A146 and we headed North Westwards. We ran fast for around 10 miles through Holveston and Bixley and we came to the A47. We crossed under the A47 and we saw First Eastern Counties 47511 on a #40 to Poringland. We crossed over the River Yare and we turned right onto Martineau Lane. We turned left onto the A147 and we headed into Norwich city centre. We ran past Sainsbury's and we turned right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 37275 before it returned to Lowestoft on a X22.

First Eastern Counties 37275 in Norwich bus station

Once off the bus we walked around the bus station and we took a few pictures. We saw Sanders Services 123 on a X44 to Sheringham.

Sanders Services 123 in Norwich bus station

Behind that was Sanders Services 527 on a X55 to North Walsham.

Sanders Services 527 in Norwich bus station

We headed to the main buildnig and went inside. Matthew had a Mars Bar Rocky Road cake and a bottle of Coke. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. When we had finished we decided to headed back to Yarmouth. We sawt there was a bus on stand. As we got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 33805 on a X1 to Lowestoft.

First Eastern Counties 33805 in Norwich bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Explorer Hi5 ticket under the scanner before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down to Queens Road. We headed out of town along the A147 and we turned right onto Martineau Lane. We turned left onto the A146 and we headed South Eastwards. On the edge of the city we joined the Eastbound A47. We ran fast for around 10 miles and we veered left onto Norwich Road. We called into Acle and we ran through town, rejoining the Eastbound A47. We ran through the roadworks, where they are currently straightening the road and building a new dual carriageway. We did the last few miles to the edge of Great Yarmouth and we ran into town. We ran forwards onto Fuller's Hill and forward again onto Priory Plain. We ran into the Market Gates and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 33805 before it continued towards Lowestoft.

First Eastern Counties 33805 in Great Yarmouth

We walked around the corner onto Regent Road and we saw Sanders Services 531 on a X6 to North Walsham.

Sanders Services 531 in Great Yarmouth

We continued into Victoria Arcade and we walked through onto Hall Plain and ontho the A1243. I had got my dearings wrong, instead of going towards the coast I walk towards the river! We walked Soluthwards before turning left onto Nottingham Way. We walked forwards onto St Peter's Road and we stopped at a shop to get some food to keep us going unmtil later. We bough sausage rolls, acan and a chocolate bar. When we had finished we continued along St Peter's Way. Matthew indicated that he needed the toilet and we went into the betting shop. After using the toilet we continued onto Marine Parade. We crossed over the road and we stopped to have something to eat. Whilst Matthew ate his sausage roll we saw First Eastern Counties 37065 going Northwards. We walked down to the bus stop to wait for the next Northbound 1C service. At the bus stop we were opposite the old Winter Gardens, which has recently received a grant to restore it back into use. A short time later we saw the bus a;pproaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 37067 on a #1C to Hemsby.

First Eastern Counties 37067 in Great Yarmouth

We got on the bus and we placed the Explorer Hi5 ticket under the scanner before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off Northwards along Marine Parade passing JKT International XX23 JKT going thr other way. We also saw Alfa We continued onmto North Drive and we continued to the end and turned around. We turned right onto Jellicoe Road and we ran past the Racecourse. We turned right onto the Caister Road and we ran past Yarmouth Stadium where there was stock car racing taking place. We saw white coach 523 CBF. We continued North into Caister and we decided to get up sna get off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 37067 as it continued towards Hemsby.

First Eastern Counties 37067 in Caister

We crossed over the road and we waited for the next Southbound service. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 37533 on a #1C to the Pleasure Beach.

First Eastern Counties 37533 in Caister

We got on the bus and we placed the Explorer Hi5 ticket under the scanner before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off Southwards through Caister and we headed South towards Yarmouth Stadium. After going past the stadium we decided to get of opposite Bure Park, So we could do the following bus to the campsite. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 37533.

First Eastern Counties 37533 in Great Yarmouth

We didn't have long to wait for the following bus. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 36194 on a #1 to Lowestoft.

First Eastern Counties 36194 in Great Yarmouth

We got on the bus and we placed the Explorer Hi5 ticket under the scanner for the final time today before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off down Caister Road and we headed Southwards. We stopped outside the depot for a driver change and we saw First Eastern Counties 36198 parked up which causght fire a few weeks ago. We veered left onto Caister Road and we ran forwards onto Northgate Street. We veered left onto Fuller's Gate and we ran forwards onto Priory Plain. We contnined onto Temple Road and we stopped in Market Gates interchange. After a short wait we continued Southwards. We continued onto Alexandra Road and we crossed KIng Street onto Yarmouth Way. We turned right onto South Quay and we turned left onto the A1243. We turned left onto Southown Road and we headed towards Gorleston. We briefly joined Beccles Road and we turned left onto High Road past the former Barlcays bank which is being converted into shops and flats. We ran forwards onto High Street and into the centre of Gorleston. We continued Southwards and onto Lowestoft Road. We continued onto Victoria Road and we turned left onto Park Road. We turned right onto Marine Parade and right onto Bridge Street. We turned left onto the A47 and we turned right into Paget James hospital. We ran around the car park and we turned right on to the A47. We followed the road Southwards for a few miles and we turned left onto Station Road. We ran through Hopton and we turned right onto Coast Road. We headed towards Corton and we stopped outside of the holiday park where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Eastern Counties 36194 as it continued towards Lowestoft.

First Eastern Counties 36194 in Corton

Once off the bus mum came to pick us up. We got in the car and we set off along Coast Road. We turned right onto Stirrups Lane and left onto the Southbound A47. We ran for a few miles and we turned right onto Weston Road. We turned right onto Blyford Road and we parked at the back of the shops. Mum and Matthew went to the shop whilst I went to the chip shop. Matthew bought some pop and chocolate and I bought the food from the chip shop. When we had finished we set off onto Blyford Road and we turned left onto Weston Road. We turned right onto the Northbound A47 and we turned right onto the B1385. We turned left onto The Street and we ran forwads onto Church Lane. We continued onto Coast Road and back to the caravan. We got out of the car and went inside. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a glass of Cherry Coke. We did the Blog and later on wrote an e-mail. We had some cornflake cakes for supper. Matthew went to bed around 00:00... Mark.

Friday, 6 June 2025

Trip to Hanley / Corton 06-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator

67152	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67141	Hanley BS	Fenton, Adj Travers Court	11X	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going away for the weekend to East Anglia, but first he was going on the bus and going out for dinner. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had crumpets and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew watched buses out the window until it was time to go out. We set off downstairs and we walked onto Temple Street. We waled around the corner onto Chrsitchurch street and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

First Potteries 67141 in Hanley bus station

Thursday, 5 June 2025

Trip to Hanley / Kidsgrove 05-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator

67175	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63112	Hanley BS	Kidsgrove, Mount Road	39A	First Potteries
63175	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Hanley BS	103	First Potteries
67142	Hanley BS	Fenton, Lordship Lane	6	First Potteries

Afford rent-a-car CF24 VYY in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching and we saw it was First Potteries 67175 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67175 in Fenton

First Potteries 63112 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we ran forwards onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and left onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto New Hall Street and we re-joined Marsh Street. We ran forwards onto the A50 and we ran through Cobridge up to Burslem. We ran into the centre of town past the old Lloyds bank and onto Scotia Road past the site of the new Lidl. We turned left onto Williamson Street and right onto Tunstall High Street. We continued up the High Street past the City Centre Central depot and past the Tesco Express. We ran to towards Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5371 we walked onto the A50 and onto Heathcote Street and Matthew visited the toilet. As we walked through the King Street and we walked around the corner to the chip shop and Matthew had sausage and chips and a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we walked around the corner onto Liverpool Road. We waited for the bus towards Hanley. A short time later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 63175 on a #103 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off along the A50. 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. A short time later the bus appeared. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67153 in Hanley bus station

A short time later we saw a bus arrive on stand. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67142 on a #6 to Park Hall.

First Potteries 67142 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room. Matthew used his computer and watched television in his room. A short time later we came to pick Matthew up to take him out. Matthew came downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temnple Street and we turnde left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Wheildon Road and we picked up umncle Dave. Afterwards we continued down Wheildon Road and onto the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and onto the one-way system. We continued onto Campbell Place and we rejoined the Church Street and and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran through Hartshill amd we ran into Newcastle and onto the one-way system. We crossed over the roundabout and we stopped on Ryecroft to pick up a friend and we saw First Potteries 63118 on a #38 to Kidsgrove. We turned onto Rycroft and right onto Barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran into Trent Vale. We stopped at the pub and met up with Granma and Grandad and uncle Chris and family. Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. Later on Matthew had some birthday cake with ice cream. Sightings whilst we ate include ABC Supreme KP25 DKO and First Potteries 35950 on a #101 to Stafford. When we had finished we said goodbye to everyone and we head to Fenton. We got in the car and we set off onto the A34. We ran to Hanford and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran through Side to Stoke and we turned right onto A52. We ran under the railway line and forwards onto City Road. We ran into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and they had arrange a surprise party for Matthew. Matthew had ham sandwiches followed by some birthday cake and a rage cookie. afterwards Matthew got ready for bed around 00:00... Mark

Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Trip to Shelton / Newcastle 04-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator

67152	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Shelton, Newlands Street	23	First Potteries
67151	Shelton, Newlands Street	Hanley BS	21	First Potteries
63111	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	38A	First Potteries
35689	Newcastle BS	Stoke, Lytton Street	25	First Potteries
47520	Stoke, Lytton Street	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11X	First Potteries
67172	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11X	First Potteries
47519	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. 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 Victoria Road and we turned right onto City Road and we turned left onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto Baker Street we saw past the former day centre. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car LV70 UBX outside there yard. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. After crossing over the A500 we ran into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We turned right onto Shelton Old Road and we saw Travel Express YJ12 SGV parked up th the depot. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto Stoke Road onto ee turned right onto Wellesley Street. We continued along Wellesley Street and we turned left onto College Road and we walked to the park. We went to the playground and Matthew used the play equipment. We set off across College Road and we walked along Stoke Road. we walked to the bus stop by the College. A few mintues later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #21 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Snow Hill and we ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. We went to the stand and there was a bus there. We saw it was First Potteries 63111 on a #38A to Waterhayes.

First Potteries 63111 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over Broad Street and we continued onto Marsh Street. At the lights we turned left onto Etruria Road past former Sainsbury's supermarket. Just before we got to the A53 onto Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned right onto Forge Lane past a new minibus building by the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford and we ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35689 on the #25 to Hanley.

irst Potteries 35689 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton 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. We went forwards onto Church Street and the bus topped in the town centre. After a brief stop we continued over the A500 and we got up and got off the bus just before the railway bridge. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it closer we saw it was First Potteries 47520 on a #11X to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up City Road and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. When it was time to go out we went downstairs and onto Temple Street. We turned cut through onto City Road and we headed towards the bus stop. On the way we saw Afford rent-a-car MJ71 DFZ parked up at their garage. The traffic was unusually busy and the bus was a little late. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 67172 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67172 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 walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we visited Poundland. When we had finished shopping we walked up Castle Walk and we turned right onto Ironmarket past the old RBS bank which has now The Bank Space. We turned left onto High Street and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down High Street and we walked onto Hassell Street and we continued onwards to the bus station and we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #22 to Longton. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 47519 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 47519 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. 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

Tuesday, 3 June 2025

Trip to Trent Vale / Newcastle 03-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator

63358	Hanley BS	Fenton, Alfred Street	6A	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 went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down to Stoke. We crossed over the A500 and onto Church Street and we followed the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we turned right into Keelings Road and at the roundabout we turned right onto the A34 and we continued down to Trent Vale and into the retail park. We parked up and we saw blue minibus DU24 ZTB.

DU24 ZTB in Trent Vale

we went into Salvation Army charity Shop. We got back into the car and we set off onto the A34. We past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto A519 and we went to Morrisons. Whilst we waited we saw grey minibus SP68 XVK. Matthew went to the toilet and then went to the cafe. We walked down to the sunken Roundabout. We walked up High Street and we stopped at Cash Converters. We continued through the High Street and we continued down Hassell Street and up onto Castle Walk. We stopped at Greggs and Matthre brought a sausage roll and a bottle Dr pepper for dinner. We walked along Parliament Row and we had finished eating we went next door to Sports Direct and Matthew bought some boots. We walked down Castle walk and stopped at Cancer Research. We continued up Castle Walk and up onto Ironmarket. We stopped at PDSA Charity Shop. We continued down High Street and we went in the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity shop. We continued up to High Street and we saw D&G Bus 34 on a #85 to Nantwich. We walked along Hassell Street and onto Friar Street. We crossed under the A34 and we got in back car. We set off out of the Morrisons. We joined the Northboubnd A519 and we ran down to Newcastle. We ran forwards onto the A527. We ran past the bus station and we saw First Potteries 35685 on a #25 to Hanley. We crossed over the roundabout onto the A53. We ran around the one way system and we went along the A52 into Hartshill. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we went around the one-way system in Stoke. We turned left onto Liverpool Road and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we turned left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran through onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We saw blue minibus OV66 CZL going towards Stoke.

OV66 CZL in Fenton

A short time later we saw black minibus YJ72 BXE.

YJ72 BXE in Fenton

After a while we saw Abbey Hill School ML73 OJX going towards Stoke.

Abbey Hill School ML73 OJX in Fenton

We went downstairs and we got in a Autocabs taxi. 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 crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down to Joiners Square we saw First Potteries 63172 on the #6A to Blythe Bridge. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we saw First Potteries 67142 on the #6 to Park Hall. We carried on up Lichfield Street and we turned into the the stop outside the bus station. A few minutes later we saw a bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63358 on the #6A to Blythe Bridge. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot on the road at the back of Victoria Road. We turned left onto Manor Street for We stopped at the Fenton Community Hall and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. Matthew had a burger and chips. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Monday, 2 June 2025

Trip to Longton / Bentilee 02-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator

67154	Fenton, Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63101	Hanley BS	Longton, stop B	11X	First Potteries
116	Longton, stop C	Bentilee, Ruthin Road	27	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. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw blue minibus SF20 GOA. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. After crossing over the A500 we ran into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We turned right onto Shelton Old Road and we saw Travel Express YJ69 EHG parked up th the depot. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road. We ran under the railway line and up through Shelton. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off onto Lichfield Street and we continued onto Regent Road we past the former Macari Centre new Kick Zone play centre. 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 to Longton. We walked back onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down Lichfield Street and we turned into the the stop outside the bus station. Whilst we waited for a bus back to Fenton and Matthew visited the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63114 on a #103 to Crewe. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63101 on a #11X to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63101 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 Stagecoach Manchester buses 15389 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Bambury Street and we ran to the end we turned left onto Galsworthy Road and left onto Heathcote Street. We turned right onto Longley Road and left onto Ashwood. We turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran under the railway line. We turned left onto Markets Street and we followed the one-way system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went down The Strand and past the fromer Lidl site which is going to be a new Starbucks. Once off we walked onto The Strand and we walked to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 116 on a #27 to Bentilee. We got on the bus and we booked to Bentilee before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down The Strand. We turned left into Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange. After a brief stop we ran out onto Baths Road and we 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 and we ran up the bank. half way up the bank we turned left onto Farnworth Road. we jinked onto Lindburn Road and we ran to the end turning right onto Amison Street. At the end of the street we turned right onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. We turned left onto the A5272 and and we ran through Bentilee and we turned left onto Beverley Drive and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked down to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and a slice of toffee cheesecake and a can of Coke. Once he had finished eating we went outside onto the Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We got in car and we set off along Dawlish Drive and we turned right onto Wellfield Road and we passed old school site which is going to be a new sheltered housing site. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Dawlish Drive. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and we turned right onto Malthouse Road. We turned right onto Wooliscroft Road and left onto Corneville Road. We turned right onto Ruxley Road and right onto the A52 and and we turned left onto Eaves Lane. We turned left onto Greasley Road and continued onto Greasley Road. Before we joined the A5009 and we ran past the Cemetery to Milton and we turned left onto Millrise Road and we ran forwards onto Maunders Road and we crossed over the old railway line. We turned right onto Newford Crescent and left onto the A53. We turned into the retail park. We headed through Cobridge and we ran past the site of the new Wrights Pies shop. At the lights we turned left onto Waterloo Road. We ran down to the ring Road and then we ran around Hanley before going onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to Joiners Square and we continued onto Victoria Road. We ran up to the top and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room to use his computer and watch buses before going out later on. We saw Travel Express BG61 HSY going towards Heron Cross. We went downstairs and to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. We went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and stopped to pick up our friend. After we picked him up We crossed over Ryecroft we ran forwards onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and we crossed over the roundabout onto Bradwell Lane and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran forwards onto the A527 and we ran into Newcastle. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we pulled up. We dropped out our friend and we continued along Ryecoft. We turned left onto Barracks Road and we ran past the bus station. We continued onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. Travelling up towards Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road passing First Potteries 35690 on a #25 to Hanley. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. 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 collected a few suypplies from the car and headed upstairs. He chilled out in his room and watched TV. He had a can of Cherry Coke. 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.

Sunday, 1 June 2025

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 01-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator

63103	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67147	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	38	First Potteries
63102	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	39	First Potteries
67150	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	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. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car BD74 XYH outside there yard.

Afford rent-a-car BD74 XYH in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63103 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63103 in Fenton

First Potteries 67147 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down. The bus set off onto John Street and we ran down the hill before we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over Broad Street and we continued onto Marsh Street. At the lights we turned left onto Etruria Road past former Sainsbury's supermarket. We went under the A53 and we went forwards onto Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Forge Lane past a new minibus building by the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford and we ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station. We got up and we got off the bus. Once we got off the bus we walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we visited British Heart Foundation. Matthew brought a washing machines. We walked up Castle Walk and we stopped at the Peacocks. Matthew brought a fit school trousers before continuing along Castle Walk. We stopped at the benches at the end to eat the a milky way and drink the can of Coke. After a short time we saw First Potteries 67145 on a #39 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67145 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later another bus appeared. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63102 on a #39 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63102 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set 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 continued past the Albion and the town Hall and we ran forwards onto Bagnall Street and into the bus station. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street. We turned righ onto Old Hall Street anbd we went into B&M. Matthew did some shopping and we crossed over the road onto Old Hall Street past the site of the old bus station which has now been almost completely demolished. We turned the corner onto and we walked up Pound bakery and Matthew brought a sausage roll. We walked back along parliament Row and we continued into the Intu Potteries and we went up to HMV. Matthew visited the toilet and afterwards we left shopping centre we continued onto Tontime Square to Crown Bank abnd we sat and He also ate his sausage roll and drank the bottle of Coke. When we had finished we set off along Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station and we 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 67150 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67150 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the bus station. and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned left onto Copeland Street. We continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window whilst and ate his Manchester tart. We went downstairs and got into car we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street Church KD23 DHC. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto City Road and we continued onto King Street. We ran through Foley and under the railway Bridge into Longton. We ran forwards onto Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to Adderley Green and we turned right onto the A5272. We turned left onto Hulme Road and right into Park Hall Country park. We parked up and we went for a walk around Park Hall. When we had finished we returned to the car. We set off along the road and we turned left onto Hulme Road. We turned right onto the A5272 and the old gasworks roundabout we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran down to Longton and ran onto the one-way system. We turned left onto Market Street and right onto Commerce Street. We turned right at the roundabout and we ran down The Strand we ran under the railway bridge and onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and we turned left onto Duke Street. We joined the high level A50 and onto the link road. We ran up to City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When we got there we saw Temple Street Church KD23 DHC parked up. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used his computer. For tea Matthew had a chicken fajitas washed down with a can of Irn Bru followed by cheesecake. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. In the late evening Matthew went downstairs to spend time with the other residents ar cuppa club. Matthew had various biscuits as well as some rice crispy cakes washed down with a can of Dr Pepper. Later on Matthew went back upstairs and had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.