Trip to Woverhampton / Codsall 21-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
5404	Wednesfield, (stop N6)	Wolverhampton BS	59	NX West Midlands
2113	Wolverhampton BS	Wobaston, Upton Green	6	NX West Midlands
2018	Wobaston, Upton Green	Whitmore Reans, Hordern Grove	6	NX West Midlands
671	Whitmore Reans, Hordern Grove	Codsall, Church Road	5	Chaserider
144	Codsall, Church Road	Wolverhampton BS	5	Chaserider
2089	Wolverhampton BS	Ashmore, Fitzmaurice Road	69	NX West Midlands

Today we decided to re-visit Wolverhampton. We were checking the weatyer as we were expecting thunder storms and it appeared to be slightly better to the South. It was also Dave Day and they were expecting thousands of motorbikes to be heading North up the M6 going towards Barrow for Dave Day. Saturday morning we made a decision to go to Wolverhampton. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:30 and had toast and apple juice for breakfast. He also had a can of Fanta Orange. We got ready to go out and we set off just after 12:00. We got in the car and we set off onto the A5035. We turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way and we saw D&G Bus 781 on a #24 to Hanley. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off at Heron Cross avoiding the roadworks on Blurton Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and left onto Grove Road. We continued onto Whieldon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. After we picked up uncle Dave we continued down Whieldon Road and we ran forwards onto the A500. We turned right onto the A52 and right onto the Southbound A500. We ran through hanford to Hanchurch and we joined the Southbound M6. As we travelled Southwards we saw an unidentified grey tri-axle coach, an unidentified JKT coach and Imperial Coaches BU74 YSK. We accidentially missed junction 12 so we came off at junction 11. We turned left onto the A460 and at the next roundabout we ran forwards onto the A4601. We ran Northwards for around a mile and we turned left onto the A5. We continued for about another 1/4 of a mile and we stopped at the truck stop. As it was hot, we sat on a table outside under the shelter. We ordered the food and Matthew sat outside with uncle Dave. Matthew had a full English breakfast washed down with a can of Cherry Coke. When we had finished eating Matthew went to the toilet and we bought a Cherry Bakwell for later on. We got in the car and we set off onto the Eastbound A5. We turned right onto the A4601 and we ran forwards onto the A460. At the motorway junction we veered left onto the A462. We ran South for a few miles, we crossed over the M6 and we headed South Towards New Invention. We turned right onto the A4124 and we ran around Wednesfield and we entered Bentley Bridge retail park and we parked up. We said goodbye to mum and we walked thrugh the retail park and onto the canal. We walked past the pub and we crossed over the canal onto Wolverhampton Road. AS we waited to cross over New Cross Avenue we saw a bus approaching. As it approached we saw it was National Express West Midlands 5404 on a #59 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands 5404 in Wednesfield

We crossed the road and we walked to the bus stop and got on the bus. We booked an nBus day group ticket at £9.60 before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Wolverhampton Road past New Cross hospital. We headed West and we turned right onto the A4124. We ran back into town along the dual carriageway and we crossed under the railway line. We crossed the ring road and we ran along the contraflow lane adjacent to the ring road that took us straight to the entrance of the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed out of the bus station to the shop. Matthew bouught a bottle of Coke and some chocolate. When we had finished we headed inside and we and we sat down and contemplated what we would catch next. It was raining. Whilst we thought about what to catch we saw Rotala Diamond 32125 on a #27 to Dudley.

Rotala Diamond 32125 in Wolverhampton bus station

We had a sit down and Matthew shared a pack of Cadbury's Snack biscuits. He also had his bottle of Coke. We saw Woods Coaches 366 arriving on a #210 from Gatwick Airport.

Woods Coaches 366 in Wolverhampton bus station

A short time later we saw a bus come in on the adjacent stand. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands on a #6 to Wobaston.

NX West Midlands 2113 in Wolverhampton bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Group Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto the A 4150 and we turned left onto Broad Street. We turned left onto Princess Square and we turned right onto Lichfield Street. We ran through Queen Square and we continued onto Darlington Street. We turned right ont Waterloo Road and we crossed over the ring road and we ran forwards onto Waterloo Road. We veered left onto New Hampton Road East and we ran forwards onto New Hampton Road West. We turned right onto Court Road and we turned left onto Hordern Road. We crossed over the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal and under a former railway line. We turned right onto Aldersley Road and we ran through Aldersley. We turned left onto Green Land and we turned right onto Pendeford Avenue. We crossed over the Shrewsbury line and we turned right onto Ryefield. We ran through Dovecotes and we turned right onto the Droveway. We crossed over the Shropshire Union Canal and we turned right onto Blaydon Road. We ran to a small bus terminus and we turned aruound and headed back Northwards up Blaydon Road. We turned right onto Droveway and we continued up to the i54 industrial estate. We turned around at the roundabout and we turned left onto Wobaston Road. We turned right onto Patshull Avenue and the bus pulled into the bus terminus where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 2113 before it returned on a #6 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands 2113 in Wobaston

Once off the bus we walked down Patshull Avenue and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we went to the bar and had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and we saw the #25 and the #3 go past. We headed back to the same stop and as we apporoached we saw a bus at the terminus. As we got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 2018 on a #6 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands 2018 in Wobaston

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Group Day ticket to the driver. The bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside of National Express West Midlands 2018 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside NX West Midlands 2018

The bus sat for a few minutes waiting for departure time. A short time later we set off onto Patshull Avenue and we turned left onto Wobaston Road. We turned right into the 154 estate and we did a u-turn at the roundabout. We headed Southwards onto The Droveway and we turned left onto to Blaydon Road and we stop at the small bus terminus. We headed back Northwards up Blaydon Road and we turned left onto THe Droveway. We crossed over the canal and we turned left onto Ryefield. We turned left onto Barnhurst Lane and we went over the railway line. We continued onto Pendeford Avenue and we turned left onto Green Lane. We continued onto Aldersley Road and we ran through Aldersley. We turned left onto Hordern Road and we ran under a former railway line and over the canal. We continued into Whitmore Reans and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 2018 as it continued on a #6 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands 2018 in Whitmore Reans

Once off the bus we crossed the road and checked the timetable. We had 20 minutes for the next bus to Codsall so we walked to the corner shop. We went in the shop and Matthew bought a bottle of Dr Pepper and a Twirl. We headed back to the bus stop and Matthew sat on the grass. Across the road was a former care home which is going to be re-developed. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Chaserider 671 on a #5 to Codsall.

Chaserider 671 in Whitmore Reans

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Group Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Hornden Road and we went over the canal and under the railway line. We ran forwards onto Lowlands Avenue and we were passed by 2 hills Coaches coaches. We turned right onto Lower Street and we ran forwards onto Codsall Road. We crossed the roundabout and continued along Codsall Road. We comtinued onto Birches Road and we passed Bilbrook Railway station and ran onto Duck Lane. We continued onto Bilbrook Road and we turned left onto Watery Lane. We continued onto Elliotts Lane and we turned right onto Wolverhampton Road. We continued onto Bakers Way and the bus terminated. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of Chaserider 671 before it returned on a #5 to Wolverhampton.

Chaserider 671 in Codsall

Once off the bus we walked across the green into town and we had a choice of 3 pubs to visit. We went to the Banks' pub as it seemed the best. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we headed to the bar and had a glass of Coke. We had our drink and watched some darts. When we had finished we headed back to the green. We sat on a bench with uncle Dave and Matthew had a Twirl. A short time later we saw the bus arrive at the terminus. We saw it was Chaserider 144 on a #5 to Wolverhampton.

Chaserider 144 in Codsall

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Group Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Westwards along Bakers Way and we turned around on the bus lane and Headed Eastwards. We ran forwards onto Wolverhampton Road and we turned left onto Elliotts Lane. We continued onto Watery Lane and we turned right onto Bilbrook Road. We continued onto Duck Lane and we ran past the shops and the railway station. We turned left onto Birches Road. We continued onto Codsall Road and we crossed over a roundabout. We ran forwards onto Lower Street and we turned left onto Lowlands Avenue. We continued onto Hordern Road and we ran under the disused railway line and over the canal. We continued onto Hunter Street and we turned left onto New Hampton Road West. We turned left onto Evans Street and we ran forwards onto Dunstall Road. We followed Dunstall Road to the left and we ran around the roundabout and Headed Southwards down Waterloo Road. We ran past Molineux and we headed towads the ring road. We crossed the ring road an unidentified Johnson coach pulled along side us and turned left onto the ring road. We continued along Waterloo Road and forwards onto School Street. We turned left onto Salop Street and we continued onto Cleveland Street. We turned left onto Garrick Street and right onto Bilston Street. We turnrf left at the roundabout onto the A4150 and we enetered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed to the toilet. after Matthew had used the toilet we looked for a bus towards Ashmore as mum had driven to Farmfoods to pick up pop. Whilst had a look what we could catch we saw Chaserider 3010 on layover.

Chaserider 3010 in Wolverhampton bus station

There were a couple of different buses we could have done but we saw that the next #59 was 5404 that we had done earlier in the day. We decided to wait for a #69. We sat at the appropriate stand and a short time later we saw the bus arrive. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 2089 on a #69 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 2089 in Wolverhampton bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Group Day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we joined the Northbound A4150. We turned right onto the A4124 and we headed Eastwards out of Wolverhampton. We veered left onto Wolverhampton Road and we turned left into New Cross hospital. We turned right onto Prestwood Road West. We crossed the B4484 and we continued onto Lower Prestwood Road. We turned right onto Wood End Road and we turned left onto Moathouse Lane West. We turned left onto Ridge Lane. We turned right onto Linthouse Lane and we turned left onto Griffiths Drive. We Turned right to continued along Griffiths Drive and we passes National Express West Midlands 5404 nwhich we had been on ealier in the day. We turned right onto Peacock Avenue. We ran to the end and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of National Express West Midlands 2089 as it continued towards Walsall.

NX West Midlands 2089 in Ashmore

Once off the bus we walked to the end of the road and we turned right onto the A4124. We crossed over the canal and we met up with mum at farmfood. We got in the car and Matthew had an orange flavour ice lolly. We got in the car and we set off towards the chip shop. We joined the Westbound A4124 and we turned left onto Stubby Lane. We ran to the next roundabout and we parked up near to the shop. Matthew went with mum to the shop whilst I went to the chip shop to get some food. matthew bought some cold pop for us all to drink and went back to the car. I came back with food and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of Coke. when I had finished eating we set off Northwards up Stubby Lane and we turned right onto the A4124. We ran Northwards up the A462 and we joined the Northbound M6. We came off the M6 at junction 15 and we ran forwards onto the A500. We ran through Hamford and Sideway and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We turned right onto the A52 and right onto the Southbound A500. We veered left onto Wheildon Road and we stopped to drop off uncle Dave. We continued up Whieldon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and at the roundabout we turned right onto the Westbound A50. We came off at Stanley Matthews Way and we ran Southwards. We turned left onto the A5035 and we got home just after 20:00. Matthew had his medication and we wrote the Blog and we did the e-mail. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke and a Flake ice cream. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we to bed around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 20-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries
6008	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
35684	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, O/s Cherry Tree PH	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Blurton. He was also going to visit grandma and go to the pub, but first he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up around 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had crumpets amd orange juice for breakfast. Later on Matthew went to Shelton by taxi. Matthew went downstairs and got in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Temple Street where we saw Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill to Stoke and we turned right onto the A52 and we ran past the railway station. We turned left onto Conway Street and we got out of the taxi. We walked back onto the A52 ans we turned right onto Station Road. We turned right onto College Road and we visited the Family Hub. We continued along College Road and we headed into the park. We visisted the playground and afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. Later on we set off on foot towards Hanley. We walked onto Harding Road and we got a taxi to Hanley. We set off onto The Parkway and we turned right onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we stopped at the chip shop. Matthew had sausage cips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we headed to the bus station. We crossed over the ring Road and Lichfield Street and we headed into the bus station, Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus towards Fenton. A shirt time later we saw a bus on stand. We saw it wasFirst Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67153 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus waited for time before setting off out of the bus station. We went down John Street and onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and 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 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 walked back to to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we walked back into Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to the room and went on his computer and drank his bottle of Coke. Around 15:00 I came to pick up Matthew. He came downstairs and we cut throught onto City Road. We walked to the bus stop by the flats and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6008 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 6008 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a look around. We saw Stanton's of Stoke 2328 RU heading Northwards. A short time later we saw a suitable bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35684 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35684 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we went upstairs and sitting down. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. We got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 35684 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35684 in Newcastle

We headed up the hill to Grandma's house Matthew had toast and Irn Bru and used the computer. A short time later Matthew went with us to pick up the other car after it's MOT. We set off onto the A34 and we headed towards Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and left onto Ryecroft and we saw Stanton's of Stoke VT63 SOS on a #218 to Endon. We turned right onto the A34 and we headed Northwards to Milehouse. We turned left onto Brymbo Road and we stopped to drop off mum so should could pick up the car. We turned around and we set off back along Brymbo Road and onto the Southbound A34. We ran through Milehouse into Newcastle and we turned left onto Ryecroft. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we rejoined the A34. We headed up the hill and we parked near to Grandma's house. We went back into Grandma's and Matthew had another can of Irn Bru. Around 17:30 we set off to pick up uncle Dave. We set off onto Occupation Street and we joined the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. 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. We turned right onto the A500. We veered left into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We set off back down towards Stoke and onto the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and and we went around the one-way system and we turned left onto London Road. We headed into the West End. We ran to the end of London Road and we sat at the light waiting to turn right onto the A34. We continued up to the pub and we parked up. We walked into the pub and Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included Paul's of Stoke BT25 VWA. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34. We ran to Hanford and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran through Side to Stoke and we turned right onto City Road. We headed back South on the A500 and we veered left onto Whieldon Road past the old Board Products factory which is being converted into a new soft play place. We dropped off uncle Dave and we ran back up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed the A50. We ran through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street and we saw silver minibus SF21 FRK parked up. We turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog. Matthew had a bath and afterwards we had a flake Ice cream and a can of Dr Pepper. We wrote some of the Blog and we went to bed around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Kidsgrove / Chesterton 19-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67141	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63146	Hanley BS	Kidsgrove, Mount Road	39	D&G Bus
135	Kidsgrove, Mount Road	Chesterton, Rosevale Court	95	First Potteries
63146	Chesterton, Rosevale Court	Newcastle BS	39	First Potteries
63116	Newcastle BS	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
6008	Longton, stop C	Fenton, adj Travers Court	1A	D&G Bus
63101	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop Q	11	First Potteries
35685	Stoke, stop P	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	25	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 dentist and we saw First Potteries 67174 on a #11 to Newcastle. Matthwe went into the living room and we went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw Little Den Nursery LX61 BFM. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67141 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street. We turned right onto Shelton Old Road. 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. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got a picture of First Potteries 67141.

First Potteries 67141 in Hanley bus station

Matthew walked into the bus station and went to the toilet. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street and over the ring road. We walked round onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto Derby Street and we stopped at Derby Street Pharmacy. After the brief stop we went up Derby Street. We crossed the ring road onto Botteslow Street and Matthew visited the doctor. Afterwards we walked back up to the ring road and around to Charles Street. We went forwards onto Tontine Street and we stopped at The Card Factory. We visited Poundland for a a bottle of Coke. After we had finished shopping we walked back down Tontine Street. AS it was a nice day we sat on the seats and Matthew had a chicken sandwich washed down with bottle of Coke. We walked back down onto Lichfield Street. When we got back to the bus station. Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63146 on a #39 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63146 in Kidsgrove

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 turned left onto Bedford Road. We turned right onto Victoria Avenue and we stopped at one of the house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. We continued along Victoria Avenue and we walked along a path onto Bedford Road. We turned right onto King Street and we walked around the corner onto Liverpool Road. We waited for the bus towards Hanley. A short time later the bus appeared. It was D&G Bus 135 on a #95 to Audley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off along the A50 and we turned left onto The Avenue. We ran forwards onto First Avenue and we ran to the end. We turned left onto the A34 and at the light we ran straight onto Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto Swan Bank and we turned left onto Jamage Road. We turned left onto Oak Tree Lane and at the roundabout we went forwards onto Talke Road. We crossed over the A500 and we continued onto Liverpool Road. We ran down Crackley Bank and we got up and gt off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for the next bus towards Kidsgrove. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63146 on a #39 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Crackley Bank over Parkhouse West Road. We turned left onto London Road and at roundabout we went left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A34 and we ran Southwards through Cross Heath through to the edge of Newcastle, We veered left onto Liverpool Road and we turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and we turned right into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Castle Walked and we went past the former Poundland. Afterwards we continued up Castle Walk and we stopped at the Pound Bakery. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke before continuing along Castle Walk. We stopped at the benches at the end to drink the bottle of Coke. We returned to the bus station. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 63116 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63116 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. where we got up and got off the bus. We walked over to Tesco and Matthew used the toilet. 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 6008 on a #1A to Wood Land.

D&G Bus 6008 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down The Strand. We turned left into Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange. After a brief stop we ran out onto Baths Road and we turned left under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC. As we approached the flat we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and use the computer. Later on we went out on the bus to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. On the way we saw Cabability WJ65 BKE.

Cabability WJ65 BKE in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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. We got off the bus and we crossed obver the road to the stop opposite to wait for a #25 to Hanley. We saw D&G Bus 6011 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 6011 in Stoke

A short time later we saw First Potteries 35691 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35691 in Stoke

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As soon as it cam into view we knew it was First Potteries 35685 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. The bus set off out of Stoke town centre and across the A500. We crossed under the railway line before turning left onto the A52 and we ran past the railway station to joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 35685 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35685 in Hanley bus station

Once of the bus Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we went across Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace and we visited Iceland. When we had finished shopping we walked onto Old Hall Street past the site of the old bus station which has now been almost completely demolished. We turned the corner onto Parliament Row and we went to the pub. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished we set off onto Parliament Row and we walked onto Old Hall Street. We went into B&M. Matthew did some shopping and we crossed over the road onto Old Hall Street. We walked up Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63365 on a #7A to Biddulph. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus waited for time before setting off out of the bus station. We went down John Street and onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and 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 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 walked back to to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we walked back into Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to the room and went on his computer and drank his bottle of Coke. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 18-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67156	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63115	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	38	First Potteries
67174	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11X	First Potteries
67158	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	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 Manor Street and we turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left 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 67156 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street. We turned right onto Shelton Old Road. 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 entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got a picture of First Potteries 67156.

First Potteries 67156 in Hanley bus station

We walked out towards the bus station. As it was a nice day we sat on the seats and Matthew had a chicken sandwich washed down with bottle of Coke. Afterwards Matthew visited the shop and brought a bottle of Coke. We waited for the next #23 back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. We saw it was First Potteries 63115 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63115 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. Matthew went to the toilet and we walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we stopped at the Pound Bakery. Matthew brought a sausage roll before continuing along Castle Walk. We stopped at the benches at the end to eat a jam filled shortbread biscuit and drink the can of Irn Bru. Afterwards we waited for a bus to Hartshill. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67174 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67174 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 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road and we got up and got off the bus by the the swimming baths turn. We crossed over City Road and we walked. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew took a can of Irn Bru. 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 turned left into Baker Street. We continued onto Glebedale Road and we went to the doctors. We returned to the residential unit along Baker Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Before tea We went downstairs out for a walk to fetch his tea. we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We ordered sausages and chips gravy and then we walked back along Smithpool Road and onto and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Matthew went into the living room to have tea. Matthew ate his sausages and chips gravy followed by a Butterfly cake. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67158 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill and we ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we haded down to the bottom end of the bus station to see what we might catch. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63171 on a #101 to Hanley. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we visited a cash machine. We turned left into Church Street and we turned left onto Bridge Street and we went under the subway on to the A34. We turned left Dunkirk and we saw white minibus SN56 FCL. We walked up Castle Hill Road and we right onto Stanier Street. We got out of the taxi and we saw blue minibus RE20 LDO. We got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew went outside and went on the slide. He also spent time in the indoor soft play area. We watch buses out of the window we saw grey minibus SH74 FET. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We set off onto Stanier Street. When we returned to Fenton in a Intercity taxi. We set off along Stanier Road and we turned left onto Pool Side. We turned left onto Dunkirk and we turned right onto Knutton Lane. We around the roundabout and back onto the Ryecroft and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. We veered left onto Shelton New Road and we stopped briefly near to the old Gilberts furniture shop. We continued down Shelton New Road through the traffic lights and we turned right to join the Southbound A500. We stayed on the high level road and we came off the A500 at City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew 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 Hanley / Blurton 17-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67159	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63362	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
67153	Hanley BS	Blurton, Eastfield Close	23	First Potteries
67153	Blurton, Eastfield Close	Fenton, adj Travers Court	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 Hanley and we saw Roseville BV60 BAA. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car DT23 PJJ parked up.

Afford rent-a-car DT23 PJJ in Fenton

We continued to the stop outside the flats and we saw Afford rent-a-car CF74 DHZ. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 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 LK67 FWJ 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. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. Once of the bus Matthew went to the toilet. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 67152 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle. we sat 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 and 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. 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 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. Once off the bus we went down to the bottom end of the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Stoke. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We set off on foot up Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at the McDonalds and Matthew went to the toilet. He had a chicken nuggets and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down High Street. When we had finished we set off onto High Street and we visited Primark. Matthew brought some clothes for his up and coming overnight trip. Afterwards we crossed over High Street. We continued onto. We turned right onto Ironmarket and past the former Malik's store which Titanic Brewers want to open up as a Bod. We turned right onto Castle Walk and into the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63362 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63362 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley 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. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. 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 ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and we turned right onto John Street. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Afterwards Matthew visited the shop and brought a flake. We waited for the next #23 back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67178 on a #8 to Ball Green. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67153 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Shelton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus waited for time before setting off out of the bus station. We went down John Street and onto Bethesda Street. We turned 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 over the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street through the road works and at the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Heron Street and we went through the traffic lights at Heron Cross onto Blurton Road. After crossing over the A50 we continued along Blurton Road into Blurton and by Critclow's Corner we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfiled Drive and we ran through the estate and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the bus stop. A couple of minutes later we saw the First Potteries. As expected it was First Potteries 67155 on the #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Beaconsfield and at the end we turned left onto Church Road. At the mini roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road and we ran down the hill into the valley. After crossing Longton Brook we ran up the hill into Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we went through the traffice lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road 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 upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street for We stopped at the Fenton Community Hall and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. Matthew had a burger and fries. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Stafford 16-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67148	Blurton, Magdalen Road	Newcastle BS	22	First Potteries
35942	Newcastle BS	UHNS, Main Entrance	25	First Potteries
HV74 EZJ	UHNS, Main entrance	Stafford County Hospital	Shuttle bus	ABC Supreme
KP25 DKO	Stafford County Hospital	UHNS, Main Entrance	Shuttle bus	ABC Supreme
67148	UHNS, Main Entrance	Blurton, Ladybank Drive	22	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 dentist and we saw City Centre Central BK58 DZZ. Matthew came downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Brudge Road and we continued onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road and we saw AJS Passenger Travel AJ56 BUZ. We crossedover the A50 and we continued into Blurton. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 15:30. Matthew got out of the car and came him. Matthew used his computer amd had a couple of Milky Ways. A short time later I arrived back from training and Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru. Just before 17:30 we set off on foot to the bus stop all the way over on Magdalen Road. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67142 on a #22 to Longton. A short time later we saw a bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67148 on a #22 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and ran over the railway line into Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane and we entered Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. We turned left into Church Lane and we joined the A34 and we saw D&G Bus 146 on the #100 to Hanley. As we headed into Trent Vale and we turned right into Harpfields Road and we turned left into the hospital and we saw MT Travel HXZ 3953 and First Potteries 35935 on the #25 to Hanley. We turned right onto the A34 and we turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67148 before it continued to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67148 in Newcastle bus station

Once we got off the bus. We walked out of the bus station. We set off onto Hassell Street. We went down High Street to Poundland and Matthew bought a bottle of Coke. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we continued onwards to the bus station. We saw it was First Potteries 35942 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before going upstairs. we set off ouf of the bus station and we turned right onto Barracks Road. We turned left on to the A34 and we past the the Cherry Tree pub. We turned left into the UHNS and we got up and got off the bus near to the chapel. Once off the bus we Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 35942 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35942 in the UHNS

We walked to the main entrance and waited for the shuttle bus to Stafford. We saw it was ABC Supreme HV74 EZJ. We got on the shuttle bus and after a short while it set off through the hospital. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 and we ran down into Hanford and we ran through Trentham and past Trentham Gardens. We continued through Titensor and through Darlaston. We ran to the West of Stone and we turned left onto the Eastbound A51. We continued North through Burston and Sandon. We turned right onto the B5066 and we ran through Enson and we reached Hopton. We turned right onto the A513 and we turned right onto the A518 and we continued into town. We turned right into the hospital grounds and we got up and got off the bus. We went to appointment and returned to the bus stop to wait for a bus back to Newcastle. We saw it was ABC Supreme KP25 DKO. We got on the shuttle bus and after a short while it set off through the hospital and onto the A518 left onto the A513 we ran Westwards around the north side of Stafford and we turned right onto the Northbound A34. Aston by Stone, Stone, Darlaston, and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale. right into the hospital grounds and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus saw ABC Supreme HN74 DCZ.

ABC Supreme HN74 DCZ in the UHNS

We walked up to the Main Entrance and e waited at the stop for the bus. We saw First Potteries 35688 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35688 in the UHNS

Also seen was First Potteries 35690 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35690 in the UHNS

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67148 on a #22 to Longton. We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the hospital and we turned right onto the Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the house. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and we wrote the Blog and edited photos. Around 16:00 Matthew set off back to the residential unit by car. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue and we turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link OW73 RYR. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued 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 and 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. 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.

Trip to Newstead / Bentilee 15-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63100	Fenton, Albert Square	Newstead, Shops	23	First Potteries
67154	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Devonshire Square	11	First Potteries
42	Blurton, The Parks	Longton, Market Street	27A	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley. 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. When we had finished we returned to the bus stop to wait for the next bus to Blurton. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63100 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 63100 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newstead before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50 onto Blurton Road. We ran down the hill and we went past the BP garage. We ran up the hill towards Critchlow's Corner and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconfield Drive and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and up towards the shops. We turned right onto Ripon Road and at the end we turned left onto the A5035. We turned right onto Barlaston Road and right onto Waterside Drive. We turned left onto Wimbourne Avenue and we stopped at the bus stop by the shops. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked Wimbourne Avenue and we turned onto Waterside Drive. We stopped at one of the house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. We continued along Waterside Drive. We continued to the end and we turned right onto Wimbourne Avenue. Afterwards we went outside to we waited for the taxi to Fenton. When it arrived we saw it was an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Wimbourne Avenue and we turned right onto Waterside Drive. we continued to the ens and we turned left onto Barlaston Road. We turned left onto the A5035 and right onto Ripon Road. At the end we turned left onto Finstock Avenue. We ran past the shops and we turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We ran to the end we turned left onto Church Road. We ran to Critchlow's Corner and we veered left onto Blurton Road past the former Coral betting shop. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we ran along Manor Street. We ran down the hill through Fenton and at Joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran towards Hanley. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to the other side of Town We exited the ring road onto Town Road. The bus came in through Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We got out of the taxi When we walked along Stafford Street and we walked up Piccadilly into Tontine Square. We continued along Tontine Street. Once we had finished we went to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. after visiting shops in the shopping centre we walked down Tontine Square and we sat on the bench the bank. We continued through the square onto Parliament Row and we went to the pub. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished we set off onto Parliament Row and we walked onto Old Hall Street. We walked up Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 6012 on a #32X to Upper Tean. 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 67154 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67154 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 got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus 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 into Fenton and forwards onto King Street new petrol station and coffee shop. We turned right onto the A50 link road and we ran down to the A50 and we went Westwards to Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 12:55. We decided to go out and get another couple of buses in. Just before 14:00 we set off on foot over towards the bus stop outside of High Tales. We headed onto the A5035 and we crossed over. We saw First Potteries 67152 on a #22 to Longton. Also seen was D&G Bus 6010 on a #24 to Norton. A short time later our bus appeared. As it approached we saw it was D&G Bus 42 on a #27A to Bentilee. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along Stanley Matthews Way and we ran down to the A50. We headed Westwards and we turned left towards the Southbound A500. We came off near to the incinerator and we ran forwards onto Railway Cottages. We turned around at the turning circle by the Dunelm Mill warehouse and we headed back along Railway Cottages. We ran forwards onto the A5006 and we turned around at the Michelin Roundabout. We turned left onto the A500 and right onto the A50. We ran up to Heron CRoss and we turned left onto the A50 link road. We went under the railway line and we turned right onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Longton and under the railway line again. We got up and got off the bus. We crossed over the road and we went forwards onto King Street and under the railway bridge. We waited for a taxi towards Fenton. We got in the car and we set off along King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the new petrol station and coffee shop. 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 to his room to use his computer and watch buses. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left into Watkin Street and we turned left into the back alley. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we walked down to the entrance of the park. In the park Matthew walked up to the playground. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Welby Street and we turned left into Watkin Street and we turned right onto Masterson Street and we saw Community Link Stafford OW73 RYR. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and into the Co-operative food store. Matthew brought a can of Coke before setting off back to the house. We went onto Christchurch Street and onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit and onto and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into the room. He chilled out in his room using his computer and watching buses out of the window. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. For a late tea we had Lamb Mince Pasta Bake Cheese & Bacon followed by millionaire's shortbread. 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.