Trip to Stockport / Ashton-under-Lyne 24-05-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
VMD374	Stockport Interchange	Thornley Park	7	Metroline
ADE558	Thornley Park	Hyde BS	201	Metroline
VW590	Hyde BS	Hattersley, Melandra Crescent	201	Metroline
TEH152	Hattersley, Melandra Crescent	Hyde BS	201	Metroline
VMD466	Hyde BS	Ashton Interchange	346	Metroline
11884	Ashton Interchange	Hyde BS	330	Stagecoach Manchester
10860	Hyde BS	Ashton Interchange	330	Stagecoach Manchester
VMD407	Ashton Interchange	Openshaw, Stop F	219	Metroline

Today we decided to revisit Stockport. We asked Matthew where he would like to go on the Friday and he told us Stockport. Research consisted of looking at where we might eat, and the weather, which was for overcast with some sunshine and a chance of rain. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready and we got in the car and set off just before 12:00. We set off through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. 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 down Wheildon Road and we joined the Northbound A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we joined the one-way system around Stoke. We turned left onto London Road and we stopped at Sainbury's to fill up with petrol. Afterwards we set off onto London Road and we ran forwards onto Campbell Place. We turned left onto Church Street and we turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We re-joined the Northbound A500 and we headed Northwards through Etruria and Longport. We continued through Talke to Barthomley and we joied the Northboud M6. Travelling up the M6 we saw Selwyns BV23 ZXC(#171), an unidentified Alfa coach, an unidentified Malbank Coaches coach, an unidentifed Hallmark coach, an unidentified Crystal Coaches coach and ATM CN66 GJU. We came off the M6 at junction 19 and we joined the Northbound A556. After a few miles we ran forwards onto the M56. Seen on the M56 was an unidentified M&D Travel coach. We ran forwards onto the M60. We came off the M60 at junction 1 and we continued Eastwards on the A5145. We turned right onto the Southbound A6 and we turned left into the Red Rock car park. We parked up and we went walked through the car park to the Merseyway Shopping Centre. We came down the stairs and out the front entrance. We decided to eat at Gregs as it was convenient. Matthew had 1 1/2 sausage rolls washed down with a can of Coke. As we ate we saw an unidentified Biulton's coach go past on the A6. When we had finished we headed towards the new Interchange. We saw Rotala Diamond 20609 on a #364 to Hazel Grove.

Rotala Diamond 20609 in Stockport Interchange

We headed into the Interchnage and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we went to the other end to see the buses arriving. We saw Stagecoach Manchester 26332 on a #325 Brinnington circular service.

Stagecoach Manchester 26332 in Stockport Interchange

We walked into the Interchange to catch something out. A short time later we saw a bus that Matthew fancied doing. As it came on stand we saw it was required Metroline VMD374 on a #7 to Ashton-under-Lyne.

Metroline VMD374 in Stockport Interchange

We got on the bus and we bought Bee Newtwork Bus Day ticket for £5 each. The top deck of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Metroline VMD374 before we sat down.

Inside Metroline VMD374

The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Astley Street and we saw Metroline VMD434 on a #203 to Manchester. We turned left onto Heaton Lane and at the roundabout we turned right onto the A560. We turned right onto Little Egerton Street and we turned left onto Prince's Street and we turned right onto Bridge Street. We turned left onto Warren Street we turned left onto the A560 and we turned right onto the B6167 and we ran forwards onto Lancashire Hill. We ran forwards onto the A6188 and we ran up the hill into South Reddish and then forwards through Heaton Chapel and we turned right onto the B5169. We turned left onto Nelstrop Road and we turned right onto Carnforth Road and we turned left onto Marbury Road. We turned right onto Carnforth Road and we turned left onto Keswick Road and we turned right onto the B5169. We crossed over the B6167 and down into Reddish and we turned left onto Longford Road West and we turned right onto Browning Road. We turned right onto Ruskin Road and we turned left onto Longford Road West and we ran through Longford Road. We turned left onto Windmill Lane and we turned right onto Thornley Lane South and back onto the A57. We ran up to Thornley Park and we got up and got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of Metroline VMD374 as it continued towards Ashton.

Metroline VMD374 in Thornley Park

Once off the bus we walked along the road to a shop. We bought some pop and some choclate bars to share out amongst us later on Matthew also had a jelly snake. We crossed the road and we waited for a bus towards Hyde. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Metroline ADE558 on a #201 to Hattersley.

Metroline ADE558 in Thornley Park

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Newtwork Bus Day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off along the A57 and we crossed over the M60. We ran alongside the M67 and past Denton railway station and to the South of Audenshaw reservoirs. We crossed over the M67 and we ran through Denton town centre past the former Halifax bank. We continued for a further 1 1/2 miles into Hyde and as we approached the town centre we veered left into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a walk ariund and took a few pictures. We saw Metroline VMD451 on a #346 to Ashton-under-Lyne.

Metroline VMD451 in Hyde bus station

Matthew indicated that he wanted to got ot the pub. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Market Street. We turned left onto Clarendon Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a glass of Coke. When we had finished our drinks we walked along Clarendon Street and back to the bus station. WE had a look around to see what else we might catch. We saw Stagecoach Manchester 18925 on a #330 to Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 18925 in Hyde bus station

Matthew didn't famcy this so we waited for something else. A short time later we saw a diesel bus approaching. A former Go North West double decker. As it got closer we saw it was Metroline VW590 on a #201 to Hattersley.

Metroline VW590 in Hyde bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Newtwork Bus Day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off around the bus station and out of the bus station onto New Beech Street. We turned right onto Clarendon Place and we ran forwards onto the A57. We ram through Godley and we turned right onto Hattersley Road West. We ran past Hattersley railway station and into Hattersley and we crossed over Hattersley Road East and we turned right onto Underwood Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Metroline VW590 as it continued back towards Manchester.

Metroline VW590 in Hattersley

We crossed over the road and we waited for the next bus back which was another diesel. Whilst we waited Matthew had a can of Irn Bru from the trip bag. A short time later we saw the bus come over the hill. As it got closer we saw it was Metroline TEH152 on a #201 to Manchester Piccadilly.

Metroline TEH152 in Hattersley

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Newtwork Bus Day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off along Underwood Road and we turned right onto Hattersley Road East. We continued onto Hattersley Road West and we ran past the railway station. We turned left onto the A57 and we ran through Godley. At the edge of town we ran forwards onto the bus lane on Claredon Place and we turned left onto New Beech Street. We ran into the bus station from the East end and once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we decided to go towards Ashton-under-Lyne. We saw a Metroline VMD466 arrive and go on layover.

Metroline VMD466 in Hyde bus station

We walked around to stand A and we waited for the bus. Whilst we waited we saw Rotala Diamond 20606 on a #343 to Oldham. A few minutes later the bus cam on stand and as expected we saw it was Metroline VMD466. We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Newtwork Bus Day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto the A627. We crossed over the M67 and we ran forwards ponto Clareden Road. We ran forwards onto Voctoria Street and we crossed over the railway line. We turned left onto Talnbot Road and we ran into Newton. We turned right onto Ashton Road and we veered right onto the B6175. We turned left onto Lodge Lane. We re-joined the B6175 and we ran forwards onto Jeffreys Drive. We turned right onto Town Lane and we ran forwards onto the B6170. We crossed over the Tame and we headed into Ashton. We ran forwards onto the A670 and we turned left onto Penny Meadow. We continued onto Wellington Road. We turned left onto the A6043 and left onto A627. We turned left into the Interchange and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Metroline VMD466 before it went onto a different service.

Metroline VMD466 in Ashton Interchange

Matthew want to go to the pub so we headed onto the A6043. We went into the pub and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we headed to the bar and Matthew had a glass of Coke. We went into the games room as it was a little quieter in there. Matthew made a new friend and after we had finished our drinks we went outside and met up with uncle Dave. We headed back to the bus station and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 80113 on a #409 to Rochdale.

Stagecoach Manchester 80113 in Ashton Interchange

The plan was to go back to Stockport to met mum, so we waited for a stockport bound bus. A short time later the bus cam on stand. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 11884 on a #330 to Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 11884 in Ashton Interchange

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network Bus Day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto the A6043. I messaged mum to see how she was ans she said she was on her way to Farmfoods in Openshaw. I worked out to get to her by bus we had to go back to Ashton! We turned left onto the A627 and we through Dukinfield and we ran into Hyde. We turned left onto Bank Street and we entered the bus station from the East end. We got up an got of the bus and we waited for a bus back to Ashton. We had around 5 minutes to wait. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 10860 on a #330 to Ashton-under-Lyne.

Stagecoach Manchester 10860 in Hyde bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network Bus Day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and we ran onto the A627. We crossed over the M67 and we ran Northwards. We ran under the railway line and we continued Northwards through Dukinfield We crossed the Tame and the A635 and we ran forwards onto Cavendish. We turned right onto Katherine Street and left onto Gas Street. We turned right onto Water Street and we ran into the Ashton Interchange. We got up and got off the bus. We had a few minutes before the bus to Openshaw was due off so Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we walked across to the stops adjacent to the tram stop. We got to the stop and the bus was already on stand. As we got closer we saw it was Metroline VMD407 on a #219 to Piccadilly.

Metroline VMD407 in Ashton Interchange

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Newtwork Bus Day ticket under the scanner for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off along the A6043 and we turned left onto the A627 We headed South and we turned right onto the A635. We came to a large roundabout and we ran forwards onto the A6017. We ran into Guide Bridge and we ran forwards onto the A6140. We turned left onto the B6390 and we ran over the railway line. We ran past the North end of the Audenshaw Reservoirs and we crossed over the M60. We turned right onto the A635 and we ran the last 2/3 of a mile into Openshaw where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Metroline VMD407 as it continued towards Piccadilly.

Metroline VMD407 in Openshaw

We crossed over the road and we met up with mum. We went in search of a chip shop for something to eat. We set off out of the car park onto Turton Street. We turned right onto the A635 and left onto Lees Street. We passed Gorton railway station and we ran forwards onto Constable Street. Tghe chip shop that we want was closed so we had to go in search of another. We continued onto Abbey Hay Lane and we ran forwards onto Highmead Street. We turned right onto Chapman Street and we continued onto Cornwall Street. We turned left onto the A635 and we turned right onto the A6010. We turned left onto the A662 and we stopped in a small side street opposite the Ethiad Stadium. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy and washed it down with the can of Cherry Coke. When I had finished eating We set off onto the A662 and we headed Westwards. We turned left onto Councillor Street and we turned right onto Palmerston Street. We crossed over the river Medlock and we headed Southwards. We turned left onto the A665 and we ran forwards onto the A635. Wwe ran under the railway line a few hundred yard East of Manchester Victoria and we continued onto the A57(M). We ran for a mile of=r so and we came of the ring road onto the Southbound A5103. We ran Southwards through Moss Side and Whalley Range and we joined the Southbound M56. We ran out of Greater Manchester near to the airport and we continued into Cheshire. We came off the M56 and joined the A556. We ran for a few miles and we joined the M6 at junction 19. As we travekled Southwards we saw an unidentified Ellisons Coach. At junction 16 we went South down the A500 through Longport and Etruria into Stoke. We came off the A500 and we diverted onto Wheildon Road. We dropped off uncle Dave and Matthew got out to use the toilet. He also had some of uncle Rob's Irn Bru. We updated uncle daves calendar to show recent activity. Once we had dropped off uncle Dave we set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now up for sale. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we saw green minibus R482 NDM parked up. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 20:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. We watched TV and Matthew got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 23-05-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
164	Stoke, stop K	Newcastle BS	9	D&G Bus
63118	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	38	First Potteries
67149	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries
63362	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11X	First Potteries
35944	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, O/s Cherry Tree PH	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to visit Grandma and going to the pub before going to Blurton. But first, he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had crumpets and orabge juice for breakfast. In the morning Matthew got a taxi to Stoke. Matthew went donstairs and got in the taxi. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we crossed over the A500. We ran forwards onto Church Street and onto the one-way system. We pulled into the market car park and we got out of the taxi. Once out of the taxi we went into the market and Matthew went to the toilet. When we had finished we walked along South Wolfe Street and onto Church Street. We went into the Spode site and which is being redeveloped. WE continued up Church Street and we waited at the bus stop 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 164 on a #9 to Clayton.

D&G Bus 146 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 into the centre of Hartshill. 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 ABC Supreme HN74 DCZ. 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 Hanley. A few minutes later we saw recent arrival First Potteries 35690 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35690 in Newcastle bus station

We waited for abus to Hanley. A short time later we saw it was First Potteries 63118 on a #38 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63118 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Talke Pits 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 right onto Crackley Bank and we ran through Crackley and Red Street. We crossed over the A500 and we veered left onto Talke High Street and we turned right onto Monumet Road and we turned right onto Ashenough Road. We turned 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 turned right onto the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards through Sandyford past the new retail park into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street. We continued down the High Street and we turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto Scotia Road and we ran into Burslem town centre. We ran past the site of the new Kiln Gate Retail park and we continued into Cobridge and down into Hanley. We joined Hope Street and we ran forwards to Stafford Street. We turned right at the end past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street before entering the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We crossed over Lichfield Street and over the ring road to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chip and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had fiished we returned to the bus station. We crossed over the ring road and over Lichfield Street and into the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 92 on a #2 to Birches Head. A short time later we saw a bus approachng. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67149 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67149 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We turned right onto Dividy Road and we turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. A short time later I came to pick up Matthew. Matthew came downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the bus stop and we saw Afford rent-a-car FE25 XFR at their garage. We waited at the bus for a bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63362 on a #11X to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63362 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill and in the petrol station. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw there was a bus on stand. As we got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35944 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35944 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 35944 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35944 in Newcastle

Once off the bus we headed along the A34 and we went up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car via uncle Daves house. We set off just after 17:30 and we set off onto Victoria Street. 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 and we saw Travel Express YJ69 EHW parked up. 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 First Potteries 35937 on a #101 to Hanley. Once we had finished eating we set off 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 watch TV. Later on we dropped uncle Dave off back at home. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along the A5035. We turned right onto Stanley Matthew Way and we joined the Eastbound A50. We turned left onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Heron Cross lights. We turned left onto Grove Road and we ran forwards onto Wheildon Road. 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 turned left onto the A50. We came off the A50 at Longton and we turned left onto Bath Street. We visited Tesco and we filled up with diesel. We returned to Baths Road and we turned right onto the Westbound A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog and had a Flake ice cream and a cup of Cherry Coke. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Longton 22-05-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley, adj stop J1	23	First Potteries
35944	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
63362	Newcastle BS	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
63366	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries
67173	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67173	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Robin Hood YJ13 HTZ. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before 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. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road. We ran under the railway line and up through Shelton. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Bagnall Street and we walked past the Town Hall and we went forwards onto Old Hall Street and we went into B&M. Matthew brought some of his weekly shopping. Once we had paid for our shopping we walked out of the shop and forwards onto Tontine Street. We walked through Tontine Square onto 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 forwards onto Lichfield Street and we stopped at the bus station to use the toilet. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63346 on a #103 to Crewe.

First Potteries 63346 in Hanley bus station

A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. It was First Potteries 35944 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35944 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the Keele before we went upstairs and we sat down. We set off out of bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned left onto Station Road and we past the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning right onto City Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran 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 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. We got up and we got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we stopped at heron Foods. We bought a cake and we set off along castle Walk back to the bus station. Matthew went to the toilet. We continued onwards to the bus station and we saw D&G Bus 6001 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G Bus 6001 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 63362 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63362 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 First Potteries 63366 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63366 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sitting down. The bus set off down The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down under the railway bridge onto King Street. We ran down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the new petrol station and coffee shop. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we walked back into Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67173 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67173 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. 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 off the bus we set off onto Lichfield Street. We continued along Tontine Street. We continued onto Tontine Square and we visited the Card Factory. After we had finished we walked across Tontine Square onto Parliament Row. We stopped at KFC. Matthew had a fillet tower burger meal with fries and a cup of Coke. After eating his tea Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards we set off down Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for the next #23 back to Fenton. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67173 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67173 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. He also ate the a can of Irn Bru and a golden crunch creams. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 21-05-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63174	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
2987	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	64	Arriva Midlands
63173	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	38A	First Potteries
67143	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to Belper he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Bentilee and we saw First Potteries 67176 on a #11 to Hanley. After tea Matthew went for a walk to Aldi to get some shopping. We set off onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we went down the hill to Aldi. Matthew brought his shopping and then we got a lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off onto Victoria Road and we turned right onto Manor Street and left onto City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. In the back of the First garage we saw First Potteries 63347. We continued along Dividy Road and we stopped near to Wrenbury Crescent. We visited the Respite place and went upstairs to the kitchen Matthew had Matthew had burger fries & cup of coke from MacDonalds followed by a trifle. Matthew went to his room and chilled out. He also went and we saw Intercity BK70 FTU parked up. After the visist we went back to the residential unit. We said goodbye and we went downstairs and got in the taxi. We set off onto Dividy Road and we headed Eastwards to Adderley Green. We turned right at the round about onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill and down into Longton. We joined the one-way systam and we turned right onto Commerce Street. We crossed over the A50 and we joined the Westbound carriageway. We came off at Heron Cross onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch street and left again onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and we walked onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford Rent-A-Car MJ22 HGP. We stopped at the bus stop 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 First Potteries 63174 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63174 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill and in the petrol station. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we visited Poundland. When we had finished shopping we walked up Castle Walk and we turned right onto Ironmarket past the old RBS bank which has now The Bank Space. We turned left onto High Street and we turned left onto Barracks Road and we veered left onto Stubbs Street and we saw ABC Supreme MF22 ZHO. We walked out of the bus station Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus to Hartshill. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was Arriva Midlands 2987 on a #64 to Hanley.

Arriva Midlands 2987 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 out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and when we got to Hartshill we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We ran over the railway line and canal and we went up to Snow Hill. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. As it got clsoer we saw it was First Potteries 63173 on a #38A to Waterhayes.

First Potteries 63173 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto Bethesda Street and before we went across onto Marsh Street and we turned left onto Etruria Road. At the end we turned left onto Etruria Valeey Link Road. We turned left onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned right onto Etruria Road before going under the A53 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 where we got up and got off the bus. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67143 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67143 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. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we walked along King Street to the roundabout. We veered left onto the link Road and we saw the Burger King starting to take shape. Afterwards we walked back down City Road and cut through onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and use his computer and watched buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we got in a Autocabs taxi. we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Stanton's of Stoke SN09 CUG. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. 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 and we ran towards Birches Head. We continued onto the A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green. We turned right onto the A53 and past the site of new KFC. We turned left onto Chasewater Drive and we turned left onto Bellerton Lane and we ran towards Norton. We turned left onto Spragg House Lane and we turned left onto Ford Green Road and we past the former indian restaurant that has been runoured to be a new Wetherspoons pub. We ran to the bottom of the hill and ran up through Smallthorne. The chip shop and we were tempted by the smell of the chips. We stopped at Joe's house and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of Coke. We turned onto Ford Green Road and at the roundabouts we turned left onto the A5272. We followed the road through Sneyd Green and Northwood and down to Bucknall. We turned right onto the A52 and at Joiners Square roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. At the top of the hill we turned right onto 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 and at the roundabout we ran into George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. A at the roundabout we ran forwards onto Ryecroft and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We turned right into the A525 and we turned right into Stanier Street. When we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. He also spent time in the soft play area. Whilst there Matthew had a can of Dr Pepper and some birthday cake. We watch buses out of the window. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along Stanier Street and we turned right onto Castle Hill Road. We turned left onto Dunkirk and we turned right onto Knutton Lane. We around the roundabout and back onto the Ryecroft 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 and we turned left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran through onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a can of Irn Bru and a golden crunch creams. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Keele 20-05-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67143	Fenton, Lordship Lane	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
35944	Hanley BS	Keele, Sneyd Arms PH	25	First Potteries
35688	Keele, Sneyd Arms PH	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
63174	Newcastle BS	Longton, Market Street	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 we saw First Potteries 63360 on a #11 to Hanley. Matthew got ready to go to Newcastle. Whilst getting ready we saw Stafford & District Community Link DK05 ERU heading towards Stoke. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we saw Travel Express LK67 FWJ.

Travel Express LK67 FWJ in Fenton

We turned left onto Victoria Road and we saw St Thomas More Catholic Academy YR73 UHV. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 67143 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We went into the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Keele. Matthew went to the toilet. As short time later we saw a bus approach the stand. We saw it was First Potteries 35944 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35944 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the Keele before we went upstairs and we sat down. We set off out of bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned left onto Station Road and we past the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning right onto City Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran 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 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 onto Barracks Road we turned right onto Ryecroft. We veered left onto Merrial Street and after a brief stop we ran forwards onto Church Street. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto the A525. We turned right into Orme Road and we saw St Giles And St George's academy MF68 AFJ. We continued along Orme Road before we re-joined the Westbound A525. We climbed the steep hill up to Keele and we turned left into the campus. We turned left onto University Drive we did a u-turn and headed into the campus. At the main roundabout we turned left and we ran around the shops and student union bar. We ran through the campus past the back of the library and out the other side into the village. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we decided to go back to Hanley on the double decker. We let the bus that we had just arrived on go, and we waited for the next bus. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. AS it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35688 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off through the campus We turned right onto University Drive and we ran up to the entrance of the campus before turning right onto the A525. We ran down the hill and we crossed over the roundabout. We went past the scrapyards and we turned left onto Orme Road. We ran through the estate and to the end of the road. We turned left onto the A525 and at the roundabout onto the Southbound A34. We ran down two roundabout and we went left onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station and we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we turned left onto Ironmarket whwre we stopped at. We turned left onto High Street and we had finished shopping we turned left onto Hassell Street and we continued onwards to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Fenton. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 524 on a #94 to Congleton.

D&G Bus 524 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 35690 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35690 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63174 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63174 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we continued forwards onto King Street and we passed through Foley We ran forwards into Longton. We went under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over Market Street and onto Transport Lane. We walked down The Strand and we turned left onto onto Transport Lane and crossed over The Strand and to the bus stop. We cut through to the transport Interchange and we waited for a taxi back to Blurton. When he had finished we returned to the car to go for tea. We set off onto Baths Road towards Longton and we did a u-turn at the roundabout. We headed for the A50. We traveled Westward to Heron Cross and we turned right onto the A50 link road. We turned left onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. 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 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 chips. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.