Trip to Hanley / Trent Vale 09-01-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67157	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
35949	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
63171	Newcastle BS	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
6012	Longton, stop C	Fenton, adj Travers Court	1A	D&G Bus
63361	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63171	Newcastle BS	Trent Vale, Black Lion	22	First Potteries
67153	Trent Vale, Black Lion	Stoke, stop K	21	First Potteries
6011	Stoke, stop K	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
6008	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	1A	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 08:30 and had pancakes for breakfast washed down with orange juice. Latrer on Matthew set off on foot towards Stoke. We cut through onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car BV75 NXJ parked up at their garage. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

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 and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet. Once off the bus we set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street. We went forwards onto Tontine Street an onto Tontine Square. We continued onto Market Square and around the corner to Greggs. Matthew picked a caramel shortbread fot later. We headed back through the sqiares onto Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we went to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage, chips and gravy washed down with a can of shandy. After we had finished eating we retrned to the bus station. We crossed over the ring road and onto Lichfield Street. We headed into the bus station and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus come on stand. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we saw D&G Bus 6002 on a #9 to Westbury Park.

D&G Bus 6002 in Hanley bus station

A short time later we saw a bus approaching. It was First Potteries 35949 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35949 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we went upstairs. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street onto Bethesda street where we crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and we saw First Potteries 37430 parked up in Hinde Street layover. We ran forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down through Shelton along Cauldon Road and we turned left onto Station Road outside the railway station. We went forwards onto A52 and we followed the road around to the right and under the railway line. We crossed over the A500. We continued into Stoke centre along Church Street. We went out of the other side of Stoke and up Hartshill Road into Hartshill. We turned left into The Avenue and we ran down to Hilton Road and we turned right into the hospital where we saw Magnum PF64 RJJ. We ran through the hospital and we turned right onto the A34. We ran up to Newcastle and forwards onto Barracks Road at the roundabout. We came into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 63171 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63173 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 right onto Greendock Street and we turned left onto Edensor Road. 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 6012 on a #1A to Wood Land.

D&G Bus 6012 in Longton

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 and we got up and got off at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford Rent-A-car YM70 BXL outside there yard. We waited for a bus to Stoke. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63361 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63361 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. Once off the bus we had a walk around Newcastle. We waited for a bus towards Trentham. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva Midlands 2944 on a #64 to Hanley.

Arriva Midlands 2944 in Newcastle bus station

Afterwards we saw saw D&G Bus 6001 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G Bus 6001 in Newcastle bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 63175 on a #38A to Waterhayes.

First Potteries 63175 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 63171 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63171 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 and we continued into Trent Vale where we got up and got off the bus. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included Safeguard MA69 OAL going North and First Potteries 63115 on a #101 to Stafford. Once we had finished eating we cut through onto the A34 and around the corner onto London Road to wait for the bus back towards Stoke. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #21 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Trent Vale

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along London Road and we ran through Oak Hill past the former Oak Hill pub. We continued through the the West End before running into Stoke Town centre and Campbell Place. We continued around the one-way system onto Church Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road to catch a #11. We turned right into Church Street to wait for a First bus back up to Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6011 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 6011 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Church Street onto Hartshill Road and we ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We turned left into The Avenue and we ran down to Hilton Road and we turned right into the hospital. We ran through the hospital and we turned right onto the A34. We ran up to Newcastle and forwards onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station and 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. A short time later a bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6008 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G Bus 6008 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Z Carz WU67 UJC & ERS Medical FJ22 FSF. We turned left onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and onto Christchurch Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Kidsgrove 08-01-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63363	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63359	Newcastle BS	Kidsgrove, St Johns RC	38	First Potteries
67149	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Hanley, stop S7	38A	First Potteries
67177	Hanley BS	Bucknall, New Finney Gardens	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. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car MM75 XTT outside there yard. We carried on down the road and we waited for a First Potteries bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63363 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63363 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. Matthew used the toilet and we walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we visited Pound Bakery. Matthew brought a sausage roll and a bottle of Coke. We continued up Castle Walk and we turned left onto Ironmarket. We turned left onto High Street and left onto Hassell Street and we walked out of the bus station. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63116 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63359 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before sitting down towards the back of the bus. set of out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran Northwards past the bus garage and we ran through Milehouse. We ran Northwards to the McDonald roundabout and we turned left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto Chesterton High Street. We turned left onto Victoria Street and we turned right onto Audley Road. We turned right onto Church Street and we passed a building site on the left hand side. We continued along Trinity Court and we ran forwards onto Crackley Bank and we ran through Crackley and Red Street. We crossed over the A500 and we veered left onto Talke High Street. We turned right somewhere and left onto Chester Road. We re-joined the road and we ran forwards onto Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto the A34 and up towards somewhere where we turned right onto the B5371. We turned right onto Mitchell Avenue and we turned left onto Lower Ash Road. We turned right onto First Avenue and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5371. As we turned into the A50 and we walked back onto the A50 and across to the bus stop where we waited for a #38A to Hanley. A short time later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 67149 on a #38A 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 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 continued into Cobridge and down into Hanley. We joined Hope Street and we ran forwards to Stafford Street. We got up and got off the bus. We continued 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. Matthew had a chicken sandwich washed down with can of Irn Bru. after visiting shops in the shopping centre we walked down Tontine Square. We went into Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67177 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67177 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 and then we crossed the ring road onto Limekiln Bank. At the bottom of the hill we went across the traffic lights onto the A52. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up onto Finney Green and we turned right onto the A52. We turned left onto Dividy Road and We got in the car and we set off along Dividy Road and we turned right onto the A52. We turned left onto Eaves Lane and we turned left onto George Steele Ave. We turned left onto Richard Dawson Drive and we turned left onto George Treglown Grove. We turned left onto Cambrian Way. After picking something up we turned in the road and we headed back down Cambrian Way. We turned left onto Eaves Lane and we turned left onto Greasley Road and continued onto past the former Suburban Social Club. 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. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we walked down to the entrance of the park. For dinner Matthew had washed down a can of Irn Bru. In the park Matthew walked up to the playground. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Grove Road. We crossed over the Whieldon Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Masterson Street and we turned left onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room to use his computer and watch buses before going out later on. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's house. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of lemon meringue pie. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue and we crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer and drank his bottle of Coke. He also had some chocolate cake and custard. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Bentilee 06-01-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63111	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35689	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
63362	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Tyson Green	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. It is not safe to go out cos of snow. Matthew and staff are at risk of a fall. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre. Matthew got ready to go to Newcastle. 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 BV75 NYN parked up. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 63111 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road where we saw Autocabs YN67 ZKX. 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 set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we past old Edinburgh Woollen Mill which moved to the new food outlets. 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. We walked onto Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35689 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A34. we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. As we travelled through the hospital. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and we saw First Potteries 37430. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once in the bus station. We waited for a bus to Bentilee. A short while later we saw First Potteries 63112 on a #39 to Kidsgrove. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63362 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Bentilee 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. We walked down Dawlish Drive and we got in a City Cabs taxi and we set off along 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. After a few minutes we saw black minibus DV15 YFE.

DV15 YFE in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 63173 on a #11X to Hanley.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

Later on Matthew went downstairs. We set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. 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. For tea Matthew had beans on toast followed by cake. 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.

Trip to Longton / Wolstanton 05-01-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
NX13 XDJ	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Shelton Care Group
NX13 XDJ	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was returning to the residential unit, but first he was going out for dinner and doing his weekly shop. He was also the first day the new #340 Whitchurch - Wellington service by D&G Bus. As there was heavy snow overnight, Matthew usual dinner spot was closed today. Also we were going out with one of our friends. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:15 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready and we went out just after 12:00. We set off through Blurton onto Beconsfield Drive and we stopped to pick up our friend. We carried on along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Street. We veered left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton to Heron Cross. We turned right onto the Eastbound A50 and we headed into Longton. We ran along the high level A50 and we turned left onto the Strand. Once we had established that the Cafe was open, We turned left onto Baths Road and we saw First Potteries 63111 on a #40 to Newstead. We went back onto the high level Eastbound A50 and we turned left onto Heathcote Road. We parked up by Sports Direct and we walked through onto The Strand and we went into the cafe. I ordered the food and Matthew watched buses out of the window. Matthew had sausage and bacon oatcakes washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we went onto the Strand and we saw Stanton's of Stoke VT63 SOS on a GO2 service to Newcastle.

Stanton's of Stoke VT63 SOS in Longton

We cut through to the car park and mum had already validated the parking. We got in the car and we set off to Asda. We turned right onto Heathcote Street and we turned left onto The Strand. We turned left onto Baths Road and at the roundabout we turned right onto the Westbound A50. We ran down to Sideway and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran Northwards to Wolstanton and we cam off at the retail park. After parking up near to the supermarket as we headed to the shop we saw blue minibus CT19 NKA parked up.

CT19 NKA in Wolstanton

We went into the supermarket and Matthew did his weekly shop. We returned to the car and we wet off out of the retail park, passing First Potteries 63349 on a #501 Etruria Valley circular. We turned right onto the A527 and we turned right onto the Southbound A500. We ran through Etruria and Stoke and at Sideway we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 and joined Stanley Matthew Way. We passed D&G Bus 764 on a #27A to Bentilee. We stopped at the lockers near to Aldi to pick up a parcel. We contimnued along Stanley Matthews Way and we turned left onto the A5035. We passed D&G Bus 797 on a #24 to Norton. We turned into Blurton and onto Beaconsfield Drive. We dropped off our friend and ew got back onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 14:15. Matthew chilled out on his computer and had a doughnut amd a can of Dr Pepper. We wrote some Blog and afterwards Matthew returned to the residential unit. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw gold minibus DE04 FNZ parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link LA72 DDU. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had chicken and rice with naan bread followed by a Toffee sponge pudding and custard. Washed it down with a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew chilled in hos room for a while before we went out. Later on we went downstairs and we saw it was Shelton Care Group NX13 XDJ. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street. and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke and on the one way system. We followed the road onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Street. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we followed the road around back onto Church Street. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and edge the edge of Newcastle we ran onto George Street. We went forwards onto the ring road and we crossed the roundabout onto Ironmarket. We parked up and and we went to the pub. For dessert he had chocolate fudge cake with ice cream washed down with a glass of Coke. When we had finished we set off along Ironmarket to the High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we walked past the bus station. We walked onto the ring road and past the new council building and into the park. After we had finished in the park we returned to the minibus. We returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group NX13 XDJ. We got on the bus and we set off onto the roundabout and we turned right onto barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran down to Trent Vale. We turned left onto Harpfields Road and we went forwards onto Keelings Drive. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through Boothen into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line into Fenton. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Leicester / Hamilton 03-01-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
3119	Leicester Haymarket BS	Hamilton, Tesco	58	Arriva Midlands
2949	Hamilton, Tesco	Leicester Haymarket BS	58A	Arriva Midlands
63538	Leicester Haymarket BS	Beaumont Leys, Stop G	26	First Leicester
63564	Beaumont Leys, Stop C	Leicester, Chuch Gate	74	First Leicester
4560	Leicester St Margarets BS	Leicester, Opp Foss Road Corner	29A	Arriva Midlands
63564	Leicester, opp The Blackbird	Leicester, Stand BE	74	First Leicester

Today we decided to re-visit Leicester. We did very little research for this trip other than to check the available bus tickets and to check the weather. The weather was forecast for cold, dry and with some sunshine. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. We got up at 10:30 and Matthew had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After getting dressed we set off around 12:00 to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road past the former Coral shop which is new going to be flats. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued back up Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and at the roundabout we joined the Eastbound A50. We ran through Longton and into Meir. We turned left onto the A520 and right onto Woodville Road. We turned left onto Westwood Road and right onto Stansmore Road. We ran to the end and we stopped outside a cafe. We went in and ordered food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Dr Pepper. After we had finished eating Matthew used the toilet and we got back into the car. We set off along Stansmore Road and we turned right onto Brookwood Drive. We ran clockwise around the loop and we turned left onto Pipers View. We crossed over Meir Square and we ran forwrds onto Woodville Road. We turned left onto the A520 and we turned left onto the A50. We headed Eastwards and past Meir Park. We turned right to continued along the Blythe Bridge bypass and we went near to uttoxeter and we continued along the A50, passing an unidentified Country Lion coach. We ran to the end of the A50 and we joined the Southbound M1. As we travelled Southwards we passed 2 unidentified Skills coaches heading Northwards. We came off M1 at junction 22 and we ran Southwards down the A50. At the edge of Leicester we ran forwards onto Woodgate and we turned left onto Abbey Gate. We turned right onto Ravensbridge Drive and we turned right onto the Southbound A6. We turned left onto Burley Way and at the roundabout we turned right onto Belgrave Gate. We ran past the end of Haymarket bus station and we entered the car park. After parking up we took the lift down into the Haymarket Shopping centre. We came out of the wrong side of the shopping centre onto Belgrave Gate. We turned right onto Humberstone Gate and we headed back into the shopping centre. We turned right and we came out on Charles Street. As we entered the bus station we saw Centrebus 5003 arrive on a #22A service.

Centrebus 5003 in Leicester bus station

We went into the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. As it was getting quite late we decided to catch out quite quickly. We walked down the bus station looking for a bus we could catch. We decided to do a #58. As we got closer we saw it was Arriva Midlands 3119 on a #58 Hamilton circular service.

Arriva Midlands 3119 in Leicester bus station

We got on the bus and we booked a Flexi day ticket at £6.30. The bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Arriva Midlands 3119 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside Arriva Midlands 3119

The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned sharp right onto Charles Street and we turned left onto Humberstone Gate. We ran forwards onto Humberstone Road and we headed North Eastwards up the A47. We turned left onto Forest Road and we ran forwards onto Hastngs Road. We turned right onto Tailby Avenue and we turned left onto Wycombe Road. We veered left onto Humberstone Drive and we turned right onto Greenland Drive. We turned left onto Tennis Court Drive and we turned right onto Main Street. We ran forwards onto Steins Lane and we crossed over Hungertob Boulevard and onto Netherall Road. We ran through Netherall and we turned left onto New Romney Crescent. We turned left onto Hamilton Lane and we headed Northwards. We turned left onto Keyham Lane West and we headed Westward. We ran forwards onto Keyham Lane and we continued onto Preston Rise. We crossed the roundabout and we went into Tesco where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of Arriva Midlands 3119 before into continued on the #58 to Leicester.

Arriva Midlands 3119 in Hamilton

Once off the bus we decided to head int Tesco for supplies. We picked up some Bakewell Slices and a bottle of Coke. After paying for the goods we headed back to the bus stops. As we approached there was already a bus there. We got closer and we saw it was Arriva Midlands 2949 on a #58A to Leicester.

Arriva Midlands 2949 in Hamilton

We got on the bus and we placed the Flexi Day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of Tesco and we crossed the roundabout onto Preston Rise. We ran forwards onto Keyham Lane and we continued onto Keyham Lane West. We turned right omnto Hamilton ane and we turned right onto New Romney Crescent. We turned right onto Netherhall Road and we ran through Netherall. We ran past McDonalds and we crossed over the A563 onto Steins Lane. We continued onto Main Street and we turned left onto Tennis Court Drive. We turned right onto Greenland Drive and left onto Humberstone Drive. We turned right onto Wycombe Road and right onto Tailby Avenue. We turned left onto Hastings Road and we ran forwards onto Forest Road. We turned right onto the A47 and we ran under the railway line. We crossed the roundabout onto Humberstone Road and we continued onto Humberstone Gate. We turned right onto Charles Street and we entered Haymarket bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a quick walk around. We headed out of the bus station and we saw Arriva Midlands 3813 on a #44 to South Wigston.

Arriva Midlands 3813 in Leicester bus station

We crossed over Charles Street and Matthew decided he needed cake. We went into the cake shop and Matthew had red velvet cake with a scoop of ice cream. After Matthew had finished his dessert we headed back into the bus station. It was 16:00 and we had only had 2 buses so we decided to catch something quickly. We decided to go in a direction we had been before anf head to The Beaumont Centre. As we got to the stop we saw it was First Leicester 63538 on a #26 to Beaumont Leys.

First Leicester 63538 in Leicester bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Flexi Day Tickets to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Belgrave Gate and we went under the flyover onto the A607. We turned left onto Abbey Park Road and we ran forwards on to Blackbird and we turned right onto Parker Drive. We turned left onto Somerset Drive and we headed Westwards. We turned left onto Cheltenham Road and left onto Heacham Drive. After a long run through the estate we ran forwards onto Strasbourg Drive. We crossed the A563 and we ran forwards onto Orwell Drive. At the roundabout we turned right onto Rutherford Rood an we stopped at the Beaumont Centre where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Leicester 65538 before it returned to Leicester on the #26.

First Leicester 63538 in Beaumont Centre

We turned down First Leicester 63501 on a #25 to Leicester and we decided to wait for the following bus on the #74. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Leicester 63564 on a #74 to Leicester St Margaret's

First Leicester 63564 in Beaumont Centre

We got on the bus and we flashed the Flexi Day Tickets to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Southwards down Orwell Drive and we crossed over the A563. We ran onto Strasbourg Drive and we ran forwards onto Heavham Drive. We turned right onto Calverhey Road and we turned left onto the Southbound B5327. We crossed over Blackbird Road and we turned right onto the Southbound A6. We crossed the river and the grand Union Canal and we ran into the City Centre. We ran forwards onto Church Gate and as there was a traffic problem on Gravel Street, the driver let everyone off here. Once off the bus bus we headed into St Margaret's bus station. We want to catch out quickly again. We promised Matthew we do one more round trip and visit a pub. Alomost immediately we spotted a bus we could catch. As we got closer we saw it was Arriva Midlands 4560 on a #29A to Coalville.

Arriva Midlands 4560 in Leicester bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Flexi Day Tickets to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and went onto the A594. We turned right onto the A6 and left onto Sanvey Gate. We turned right onto the A50 and we headed Northwards. We crossed the Grand Union Canal and the river and we crossed Blackbvird Road where we decided to get up and get off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva Midlands 4560 as it continued towards Swadlincote.

Arriva Midlands 4560 in Leicester

We crossed over the A50 and we walked Northwards up Blackbird Road until we came to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and I ordered the drinks. We met up again and we sat down. Matthew had a small Coke and we sat and had our drinks. When we had finished we went out to get a bus back into Leicester. We crossed the B5327 and we walked to a stop. The bus that we went to catch disappeared from the map. We walked arounbd the corner thinkking we culd catch a #26. Bur we realised that it was a circular and it was going away from the City. The #25 in the opposite direction wasn't for a while. We walked back onto the B5327 and we waited for a bus. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Leicester 63564 on a #74 to Leicester.

First Leicester 63564 in Leicester

We got on the bus and we flashed the Flexi Day Tickets to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the B5327 and we crossed over Blackbird Road and we turned right onto the Southbound A6. We crossed the river and the grand Union Canal and we ran into the City Centre. We turned left onto Burley Way and we turned right onto Belgrave Gate. We got in the traffic issue again. It turned out to be a coach broken down in the entrance to St Margaret's bus station. We turned right onto Abbey Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a pictre of First Leicester 63564.

First Leicester 63564 in Leicester

Also seen was Central Connect 202 on a ND service to New Lubbersthorpe.

Central Connect 202 in Leicester

Amother vehicle see was Arriva Midlands 8044 on a #127 to Shepshed.

Arriva Midlands 8044 in Leicester

We started crossing belgrave gate and we saw Arriva Midlands 7204 on a X6 to Coventry.

Arriva Midlands 7204 in Leicester

We walked along Charles Street and we headed into the shopping centre and we we got in the lift. We met mum and went to the car. Once in the car we set off to a chip shop. We ran out of the car park and we turned right onto Belgrave Gate. We crossed the roundabout and we continued Northwards. At the next roundabout we turned left onto Abbey Park Road. We ran forwards onto Blackbird Road and we follwed it to the left. We turned right onto Groby Road and right onto Medina Road. We turned right onto Buckminster Road and we parked up near to the chip shop. I went to the chip shop and bought food. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Vimto. When I had finished eating we set off onto Buckminster Road and left onto Medina Road. We turned right onto the A50 and we headed out for Leicester. We crossed the A563 and the A46 and we continued out of the city. after around 8 mile we joined the Northbound M1. As be travelled Northwards we were past by East Yorkshire 17 and Fernhill Travel YD24 ERK. We came off the M1 at junction 24 and as we reached the roundabout we caught up the 2 coaches. We saw East Yorkshire 20017 on a National Express #451 service to Hull.

East Yorkshire 20017 in Kegworth

Also seen was Fernhill Travel YD24 ERK.

Fernhill Travel YD24 ERK in Kegworth

We ran across the roundabout and we ran onto the Westbound A50. We crossed the A515 roundabout and we continued towards Uttoxeter. We ran along the Uttoxeter bypass before continuing Westwards along the A50. We ran through Meir and Longton and we came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we stopped at uncle Dave's. Matthew used the toilet and had some of uncle Rob's orange Fanta. Matthew filled in the calendar and we got back into the car. We said goodbye and we set off onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton. turned right onto Church Road and we turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 20:10. Matthew had his medication and afterwards chilled out on his computer. We wrote the Blog and also wrote an e-mail. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke and a Bakewll Slice. Matthew went to bed arounbd 00:30... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Trent Vale 02-01-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6009	Fenton, Duke of Wellington	Longton Interchange	1A	D&G Bus
63358	Longton, Market Street	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
6002	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	9	D&G Bus
6011	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	1A	First Potteries
67156	Fenton, Albert Square	Blurton, Opp Ladybank Grove	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Blurton and going to the pub, but first he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and took his medication. For breakfast Matthew had egg on toast. Before Matthew went out, he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the dentist and we saw Shelton Care Group FP75 DZB outside. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street and we across City Road. We carried on along King Street and we saw First Potteries 63103 on a #11 to Newcastle. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6009 on a #1A to Meir. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton before turning right into Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange and we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus Matthew took a picture of D&G Bus 6009 before it carried on towards Meir.

D&G Bus 6009 in Longton Interchange

Once off the bus we headed to the strand and we went into Longton Market. Matthew used the toilet. We came out of the market and we crossed over Market Street and waited fot a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63358 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63358 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down 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. Once off the bus we set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street. We went forwards onto Tontine Street an onto Tontine Square. We continued onto Market Square and around the corner to Greggs. Matthew picked a caramel shortbread fot later. We headed back through the sqiares onto Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we went to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage, chips and gravy washed down with a can of shandy. After we had finished eating we retrned to the bus station. We crossed over the ring road and onto Lichfield Street. We headed into the bus station and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus come on stand. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6002 on a #9 to Clayton.

D&G Bus 6002 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 onto john Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down through Shelton along Regent Road and College Road. We passed the railway station and we continued forwards onto the A52. We followed the road to the right under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 we entering Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We turned left onto Princes Road past the old school. Part of site was demolished to make more car parking spaces. We ran into Penkhull village. We onto Newcastle Lane and we turned right onto Hilton Road. We turned into the hospital and as we travelled through the hospital we saw Cabability FJ16 AVK. 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 we got off the bus 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 6011 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G Bus 6011 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Roseville FD70 YDT. We turned left onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we turned left onto Fountain Street. We turned right onto William Street and we walked past the former pub which is up for sale. We returned back down Willim Street and left onto Manor Street. We crossed over city road and we cut through onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out whilst waiting for us to arrive. Matthew had his caramel shortbread and a can of Cherry Coke. We arrived around 15:00 and Matthew came downstairs to us. As grandma was still on holiday we decided to catch a bus back to Blurton. We said goodbye to mum and we set off on foot onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and we stopped at the bus stop on Albert Square. A short time later we saw the bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67156 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street 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 and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beacosfield Drive and we saw silver minibus D11 SCX. At the other end of Beaconsfield Drive we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67156 as it continued towards Newstead.

First Potteries 67156 in Blurton

Once off the bus we set off on foot to the house. Matthew had some toast and usd his computer. Around 17:30 we set off tothe pub. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton past the site of the new housing development onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line into Trentham and we turned right onto the A34. We passed throught Hanford and as we reached the A500 we were passed by ABC Supreme KP25 EHC on the roundabout. We ran into Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. 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 First Potteries 35943 on a #101 to Stafford and Cababilty FJ11 FJD heading towards Newcastle. Once we had finished eating we set off set off to Blurton. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran through Trent Vale. We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and we continued into Trentham and we crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and wrote an e-mail Later on we dropped uncle Dave off back at home. Later on we did some more of the Blog and had a can of Cherry Coke. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 31-12-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6008	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
35939	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
798	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	9	D&G Bus
6008	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	1A	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car CF74 DHM parked up.

Afford rent-a-car CF74 DHM in 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 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. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ERS Medical YJ71 DWG and Intermediate Care YX22 MLZ. 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. Whilst we waited for a bus to Hanley and Matthew visited the toilet. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 35939 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35939 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A34. we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. As we travelled through the hospital. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street. We turned righ 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 along Parliament Row. We stopped at Poundland and Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. After we had been to Poundland we stopped on Upper Market Square and We sat down and Matthew had a bottle of coke. When we had finished we walked along Tontine Street and we walked onto Old Hall Street and we saw Roseville FD70 YDT parked up. We walked up Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 798 on a #9 to Westbury Park.

D&G Bus 798 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 onto john Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down through Shelton along Regent Road and College Road. We passed the railway station and we continued forwards onto the A52. We followed the road to the right under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 we entering Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We turned left onto Princes Road past the old school. Part of site was demolished to make more car parking spaces. We ran into Penkhull village. We onto Newcastle Lane and we turned right onto Hilton Road. We turned into the hospital and as we travelled through the hospital we saw ERS Medical FJ21 HJZ and ABC Supreme HV22 HKM. 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 we got off the bus. We walked out of the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Trentham Gardens. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 811 on a #85 to Nantwich.

D&G Bus 811 in Newcastle bus station

We walked out of the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. Once off the bus we set off onto Castle walk and we past the former Poundland. We continued down Castle Walk and up onto Ironmarket past the old RBS bank which has now The Bank Space. We turned left onto High Street past the old Santander bank which has now closed. We visited a cash machine and we withdrew some money 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 Street and we turned left into Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Longton. Eventually the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6008 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 6008 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Roseville FD70 YDT. We turned left onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room to use his computer and watch buses. We went downstairs and 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 into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and we turned left onto London Road. We turned right onto Penkhull New Road and we ran through Penkhull onto Newcastle Lane. We turned right onto Queens Road and we turned left onto St Peters Way. We turned right onto Lodge Road and we turned right onto Newcastle Lane we turned left onto St Thomas Place and forwards onto Princes Street. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran down into Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around 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 bridge and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew attended a new Years Eve party. We went downstairs and the main lounge was filled with food. Matthew ate egg sandwiches and a burger followed by lots of cake! He also drank a bottle of Coke. Matthew stayed up until after midnight in order to see in the new year. Happy New Year 2026! Matthew went upstairs and we to bed around 00:30... Mark