Trip to Shelton / Newcastle 15-04-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Blurton, adj Ladybank Grove	Stoke, Lytton Street	23	First Potteries
35935	Shelton, Queensway Flyover	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63364	Newcastle BS	Blurton, adj Ladybank Grove	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going on the bus and was returning to the residential unit. Matthew wokw up at 08:00 to have his medication. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Just after 11:30 we set off on foot to the bus stop at the bottom of Beaconsfield Drive. A short time later the bus appeared. As it turned the corner we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Blurton

We got on the bus booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. At the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and up the hill into Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we went through the traffice lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. We went under the railway line and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of First Potteries 67154 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Stoke

We went down the steps and got onto the the Trent and Mersey canal. We headed Northwards around the back of the railway station and through Cliff Vale. We decided to come off the canal at the other end of Stoke to have a look at the minibuses parked up in the yard at Travel Express. Amongst the minibues we saw GN14 DVX.

Travel Express GN14 DVX in Shelton

We walked back to the canal and on the way we saw a teddy bear on a chair. We got back onto the canal and we came off the canal at Cockshute where we veered left onto the path that runs along side the railway line. We came out by the Railway Enterprise Centre and we crossed over the A500 slip road onto Garner Street. We continued up to Emerys Builders Merchants and we cut into the yard to Bailey's Food Truck. Matthew had a cumberland sausage ring, bacon and egg on a bap washed down with a can of Coke. When we finished eating our food we said godbye to the Bazzers and we walked along Garner Street. We walked up the ramp onto Shelton New Road and we crossed over to catch a bus towards Newcastle. We got to the bus stop by the flyover and almost Immediately we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35935 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35935 in Shelton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Shelton New Road and we ran up the hill into Hartshill. At the roundabout we ran forwards onto George Street and into Newcastle. We continued along the A52 past the baths and we turned left onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus saw D&G Bus 151 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G Bus 151 in Newcastle bus station

we went up Castle Walk and we visited Costa Coffee. Matthew went to the toilet and picked out what he wantd to eat and drink before sitting down. Matthew had a millionaires shortbread and a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we headed back to the bus station. We saw First Potteries 63357 on a #11 to Hanley. We saw our bus on stand and we saw it was First Potteries 63364 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63364 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 where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63364 before it continued towards Longton.

First Potteries 63364 in Blurton

Once off the bus we walked back to the house. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke and we wrote the Blog and edited photos. Around 16:00 Matthew set off back to the residential unit by car. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue and we turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link DK05 ERV. 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 had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. Later on we saw Lucky Seven KX19 NBE heading towards Longton. For tea Matthew had chicken & rice and washed it down with a glass of lemonade. Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Hanley. We went downstairs and it was an Intercity taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor street. At the end of manor street awe turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down to joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we parked up in the small car park in front of the pub. We went into the Coachmakers Arms. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had 1/2 a Coke. After we had finished we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went to his room and chilled out. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used 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 Chesterfield / Staveley 13-04-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
19684	Chesterfield, Beetwell Street	Staveley, Market Place	77	Stagecoach East Midlands
37182	Staveley, Market Place	Chesterfield, Beetwell Street	90A	Stagecoach Yorkshire
12174	Chesterfield, Beetwell Street	Whittington Moor, adj Lidl	25	Stagecoach Yorkshire
15829	Whittington Moor, opp Lidl	Chesterfield, St Helena Centre	43	Stagecoach Yorkshire
37182	Chesterfield, Stagecoach Bus Depot	Tapton, Sainsbury's	90	Stagecoach Yorkshire
36992	Tapton ,Sainsbury's	Chesterfield, Beetwell Street	90	Stagecoach Yorkshire

Today we decided to revisit Chesterfield. We did no research for the trip other than to check which tickets we would be buying and the weather. The weather was for mainly dry weather with some sunshine. Matthew got up around 10:20 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Mum was staying with a friend and uncle Dave was at home. We decided it would be best to pick them up on the way. We set off around 11:45 to pick up uncle Dave. We set off through Blurton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and right onto Emsworth Road. We returned to the house to check the door was locked and afterwards we ran through Blurton and onto Finstock Avenue. We turned right onto 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 Meir and we came off the A50 at Meir Park. We turned right onto Lysander Road and we went into the estate to pick mum up from her friends's house. We carried on through the estate and we rejoined Lysander Road. We turned right onto Whitestone Road and we turned left onto the B5029. At the roundabout we joined the Eastbound A50. We ran around Blythe Bridge and Uttoxeter and we came off the A511 and we headed towards Hatton. We deciedd to try something new today. We stopped at a cafe called Rascals for dinner. The dinner was full so we sat outside on a bench. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a bottle of Coke. He also used the toilet which was in a barn. When we had finished we headed back along the A511 and we re-joined the A50. We continued Eastwards for a few miles before joining the Northbound A38. We ran Northwards through Derby. A few miles North of Derby we joined the Northbound A61. We ran through Clay Cross past the DW Coaches depot. We continued into Chesterfield and we turned left onto the A617. We coninued into town and we parked up at Vicar Lane multi-storey car park. We visited the toilet and afterwards we walked onto Beetwell Street. At the coach station we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 10980 on a Pronto service to Nottingham.

Stagecoach East Midlands 10980 in Chesterfield

We continued along Beetwell Street and we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 36447 on a #39 to the Holme Hall Estate.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 36447 in Chesterfield

Further along Bwetwell Street we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 15829 on layover.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 15829 in Chesterfield

We decided to wait for the next #77. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 19684 on a #77 to Worksop.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19684 in Chesterfield

We got on the bus and we bought Stagcoach Silver Daysaver tickets at £6.20 each before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Beetwell Street and we turned left onto the B6543. We turned left onto Church Way and we ran forwards onto Cavendish Street. We rejoined the B6543 and we headed Eastwards crossing over the A61. We continued Northwards adjacent to the railway line before crossing over the railway and heading Eastwards through Tapton. We turned right onto the A619 and we continued through Brimington. We ran through Hollingwood and Middkecroft and we ran into Staveley. When we got to the centr of the town we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 19684 as it continued towards Worksop.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19684 in Staveley

Once off the bus there were another couple of buses in the bus station. We saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 36718 on a #90 to the Yew Street estate.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 36718 in Staveley

We walked towards the town and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we corssed over the road to catch something back towards Chesterfield. Matthew decided we wanted to explore the leisure centre. We went inside and Matthew had a look around. Afterwards we came out and Matthew had a can of Fanta Orange. Whilst we were waiting we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 37612 on #74 to Chesterfield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 37612 in Staveley

Also seen was Stagecoach East Midlands 15176 on a #77 to Worksop.

Stagecoach East Midlands 15176 in Staveley

A short time later we saw a bus approaching. We saw it was Stagecoach Yorkshire 37182 on a #90A to Markham Vale.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 37182 in Staveley

We got on the bus and we flashed the Silver Daysaver ticket to the driver. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 37182 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 37182

We set off onto A619 and we headed Northwards. We ran forwards onto the A6192 and we ran Westwards through the countryside. We crossed over the canal and passed a former industrial area and we headed up a hill. We turned left onto Station Road and we headed into Barrow Hill. We turned right onto Campbell Drive and we followed the road to the left. We rejoined Station Road and we turned right onto Woks Road. We went under the railway line and we headed Southwards. We veered right onto Private Drive and we turned right onto Hollingwood Crescent. We turned left onto Sycamore Road. We ran forwards onto Dorset Drive. We turned right onto Devon Drive and right onto High Street. We turned right onto Chapel Street and left onto Princess Street. We turned left onto Peterdale Road and we headed Eastwards. We turned left onto Coronation Road and right onto Summerfield Crescent. We turned right onto Spring Vale Road and we ran forwards Totley Mount. We turned left onto Rother Avenue and right onto Station Road. We turned left onto Wikeley Way and we ran Southwards. We turned right onto Neale Bank and left onto Lansdowne Road. We turned right onto the A619 and we pulled into the turning circle at Sainsbury's in Tapton. After a brief stop we rejoined the A619 and we ran down the hill towards the town. We crossed the A61 and we ran onto Lockoford Lane. We turned right past Tesco and we turned left onto Ernie Moss Way. We turned left onto the B6057 and we headed Southwards. We ran past the Donkey Derby and the Stagecoach garage until we reached the edge of town. We ran forwards onto the B6543 before turning right onto Cavendish Street. We turne left onto Stephenson Place and left onto St Mary's Gate. We turned right onto Beetwell Street and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 37182 before it continued towards Markham Vale.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 37182 in Chesterfield

Also seen was Hulleys of Baslow 6 on a #80 to .

Hulleys of Baslow 6 in Chesterfield

We decide to catch something quite quickly. We spotted a bus on the other side of the road. As we got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Yorkshire 12174 on a #25 to New Whittington.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 12174 in Chesterfield

We got on the bus and we flashed the Silver Group Daysaver to the driver before we went upstairs. The bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 12174 and sat down.

Inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 12174

The bus set off onto Beetwell Street and we turned left onto the B6543, We turned left onto Church Way and we turned right onto Stephenson Place. We turned left onto the B6543 and we went around the roundabout ans headed Northwards. We ran forwards onto the B6057 and we ran past the back of the Stagecoach bus depot. We ran past the Donkey Derby pub and we continued for arounnd another 600yds into Whittington Moor where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 12174 as it continued towards New Whittington.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 12174 in Whittington Moor

We went into the nearby pub and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we had a glass of Coke each. When we had finished we went outside and we met up with uncle Dave. We crossed over the B6057 and we waited for the next bus Southwards into Chesterfield. A few minutes later we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 54404.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 54404 in Whittington Moor

As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Yorkshire 15829 on a #43 to Chesterfield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 15829 in Whittington Moor

We got on the bus and we flashed the Silver Group Daysaver to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off Southwards along the B6057 and we ran past the Donkey Derby and the Stagecoach garage until we reached the edge of town where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked northwards along the B6057. We stopped at the shop and Matthew had a bottle of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars. We continued Northwards to a ghost sign and we crossed over the road to catch a Northbound bus. Whilst we waited we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 11124 on a X17 to Matlock.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 11124 in Chesterfield

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Yorkshire 37182 on a #90 to Creswell.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 37182 in Chesterfield

We got on the bus and we flashed the Silver Daysaver tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards along the B6057 and we turned right onto Ernis Moss Way and we headed South past Tesco. We turned left Lockoford Lane and we headed forwards onto the A619 and up the hill. We turned left into Sainsbury's Tapton and into the turning circle where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 37182 as it carried on towards Creswell.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 37182 in Tapton

We waited for a bus back towards town. Whilst we waited Matthew had a bottle of Cherry Coke and a Galaxy Caramel. We had about 10 minutes wait for the bus. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Yorkshire 36992 on a #90 to Chesterfield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 36992 in Tapton

We got on the bus and we flashed the Silver Daysaver to the driver for the final time today. We set off onto the A619 and we ran down the hill towards the town. We crossed the A61 and we ran onto Lockoford Lane. We turned right past Tesco and we turned left onto Ernie Moss Way. We turned left onto the B6057 and we headed Southwards. We ran past the Donkey Derby and the Stagecoach garage until we reached the edge of town. We ran forwards onto the B6543 before turning right onto Cavendish Street. We turne left onto Stephenson Place and left onto St Mary's Gate. We turned right onto Beetwell Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed past the coach station and we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 11274 on the Pronto to Nottingham.

Stagecoach East Midlands 11274 in Chesterfield

We got in the car and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. We set off down Hipper Street and we turned left onto the A619. We turned right onto the A617 and at the next roundabout we ran forwards onto the A61. We headed Southwards for around 4 miles and we enetered Clay Cross. We turned left onto the A6175 and we turned right onto Broadleys. We stopped here to go to the chips shop around the corner. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. When we had finished eating we set off along Broadleys and we turned right onto Thanet Street. We turned right onto the Southbound A61 through Stretton and Alfreton. We turned left onto the B6019 and we turned right onto Cressy Road and and we turned right onto Hall Street. We ran past the bus station and we saw Derbyshire Community Transport LV73 MYC on a #140 to Matlock. We decided to go to Tesco to use the toilet before we headed back homewards. We came out of the car park and we continued onto Marshall Street and we turned left onto Hall Street and we turned left onto the Southbound A61. We rejoined the Southbounbd A38 where we saw an unidentified Acklams coach (Grimsby Town FC), Roadrunner Coaches B12 PSV(#21) and Ellisons GFF 405. We continued through Derby. On the other side of the city we joined the Southbound A516. We continued towards Halton and we joined the Westbound A50. On the A50 we saw City Cabs DE17 OZM. We continued past Blythe Bridge bypass and through Meir. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we saw Roberts YX69 ???, Robin Hood YK16 SSV and Copeland's Tours MIB 536. We turned right onto Blurton Road and left onto Grove Road. We continued onto Whieldon Road and we dropped off uncle Dave. Matthew went in as he was desperate for the toilet. Matthew also helped uncle Rob finish off some Irn Bru. He also updated uncle Dave's calendar with the details of today's trip. We said goodbye to uncle Dave and we set off back to Blurton. We set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now being set up as an Indian Restaurant. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street. We turned right onto the A5035 and 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 12-04-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63146	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
63366	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63360	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
67179	Fenton, Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35936	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, opp Cherry Tree	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. He was also going to see Grandma and returning to Blurton later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We saw Shelton Care Group HF73 YPW outside. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street. We onto City Road. At the top we crossed over Victoria Road to wait for the bus at the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 63146 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to the toilet. Afterwards we went to the chip shop. We set off out of the bus station 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 Coke. When we had finished we crosse over the ring road and over Lichfield Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63366 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63366 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle. we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we passed the bus garage. At the back we saw First South Yorkshire 36277 as well as another Bee Network single decker. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road and we went past KFC. 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. As we got off the bus we saw Leon's 244 in the bus station. Once off the bus we set off up Castle Walk and we went to The Coffee House. We turned left onto Ironmarket and we turned left onto Astley Walk and we stopped for a ice cream van. Matthew had a vanilla ice cream. We set off along Astley Walk and we turned left onto Hassell Street back to the bus station. We ewaited for a bus back to Fenton. As sbort time later a bus came on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 63360 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63360 in Newcastle bus station

We got on 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 saw Travel Express GN14 DVX on the shuttle bus to the hospital. 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 got in the car and we drove onto City Road and we ran forwards onto Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road and we headed down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to Town Road. We headed towards Birches Head and we joined the Northbound A5272. We ran through Sneyd Green and up to Smallthorne roundabout. We continued onto High Lane and we ran to the end. We turned right onto the A527 and down the hill to Fegg Hayes. We turned right onto Chell Heath Road and we turned left onto Cumberbatch Avenue. We turned right into Hambro Place and we visited the playground. There is a new construction taking place. Later on we returned to Fenton. We got in the car and we set off along Hambro Place, We turned left onto Cumberbatch Avenue and we turned left onto Chell Heath Road. We ran through Chell Heath past Matthew's old School which is now sheltered housing. We continued through Bradeley and at the end of the road we turned left onto Ford Green Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and ran up through Smallthorne to the roundabouts. We turned left onto the A5272 and we headed through Sneyd Green and to the edge of Hanley. We ran clockwise around the ring road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we went across the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out on his computer. Matthew had a new panda bear. Just after 15:00 I arrived with mum and we came to pick Matthew up. Matthew came downstairs and we said goodbye to mum who went of to Grandma's and me and Matthew went to the bus stop. Wwe cut through onto City Road and we walked down to the bus stop. We waited for a bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67179 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67179 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. Near to the roundabout we saw St Thomas More Catholic Academy HW20 HXR. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Another bus came on stand and it was First Potteries 35936 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35936 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we went upstairs and sat 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 35936 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35936 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 and we headed down Victoria Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale. We continued through Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. 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 First Potteries 67174 on a #101 to Stafford and white minibus BD69 ESU. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and into Trentham and we turned left onto the A5035. 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. Matthew also had a can of Cherry Coke and a couple of slices of brioche bread. We wrote the Blog and sent a couple of e-mails. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Sneyd Green 11-04-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
149	Fenton, Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
63174	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries
67153	Fenton, Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67176	Hanley BS	Sneyd Green, Sneyd Arms	7A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Newcastle. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. On the way we saw Afford rent-a-car YG23 PXM parked up at their garage.

Afford rent-a-car YG23 PXM in Fenton

We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was D&G Bus 149 on a #1A to Audley. 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. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Travel Express HF64 AJU. 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. Matthew took a picture of D&G Bus 149 before it continued towards Audley.

D&G Bus 149 in Newcastle bus station

Once off the bus we set off onto Hassell Street and we turned left onto High Street and we visited Wright's Pies. Matthew brought a egg custards. We continued along High Street and we sat on a bench to eat the egg custards and drink the bottle of coke. When we had finished we walked back along High Street and we turned left into Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 35945 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35945 in Newcastle bus station

Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 35944 on the #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35944 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63174 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63174 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We turned right onto the ring road and we ran around anti-clockwise to Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up the hill to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards we saw First Potteries 67172 on a #7A to Biddulph. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus waited for time before setting off out of the bus station. We went down John Street and onto Bethesda Street. The road in front of the museum was closed so we turned right onto the the ring road. We turned right onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned left onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto College Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road. 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 left onto Temple Street and 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 we went out on the bus to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car NU72 XGV parked up.

Afford rent-a-car NU72 XGV in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus cam around the corner. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down near to 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 followed the one-way system around onto Liverpool Road and right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we ran under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. After stopping briefly outside the railway station we turned right onto College Road and We turned left onto Avenue Road where we saw A1 Embassy YX17 ZZL. We turned right onto Stoke Road. We ran up through Shelton into Snow Hill and forwards onto Broad Street. We turned right onto Marsh Street and then we turned right into Pall Mall. We ran forwards onto Bagnall Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Afterwards we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #3A to Clough Hall. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67176 on a #7A to Biddulph.

First Potteries 67176 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Sneyd Green before sitting 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 before we went across onto Marsh Street and then we turned right into Trinity Street. We turned left into Stafford Street and we continued forwards to Quadrant Road and we left Hanley along Town Road. We travelled through Sneyd Green and we got up and got off the bus by the Sneyd Arms. We crossed over Milton Road and we turned right onto Noblett Road and we turned right onto Ralph Drive and we saw Travel Express HF64 AJU.

Travel Express HF64 AJU in Sneyd Green

We headed into The Indi Club and Matthew went to the toilet whilst I ordered some food. Matthew had chicken and chips and followed by red velvet cake and ice cream washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and we crossed the road to catch a taxi towards Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw blue minibus HV53 OAO. Matthew did his weekly shop and we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along Ralph Drive and we turned left onto Milton Road past the former Sneyd Arms pub which is now being worked on. We turned We veered left onto the A5272 and we continued into Birches Head. We ran forwards onto Town Road and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and over the ring road. We ran down to joiners Square and we went over the roundabout onto Victoria Road past Adsa and the B&M. We turned right onto Manor Street and we saw blue minibus P879 PMB. We turned left onto City Road and we ran through the private road on which the swimming baths are situated. At the end we turned left onto City Road and right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Bentilee / Newcastle 10-04-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63349	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63349	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to Belper he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Belper and we saw First Potteries 63365 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 in car to Bentilee. 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 63356. 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 sausage chips and gravy for dinner followed by a trifle. Matthew went to his room and chilled out. 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 back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We saw First Potteries 63364 on a #11 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we walked onto City Road. As we walked up the bus stop we saw SAS Travel DU66 CJF.

SAS Travel DU66 CJF in Fenton

We carried on down the road and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63349 on a #11 to Newcastle

First Potteries 63349 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 we got off the bus we walked out of the bus station onto 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 into the bus station. A few minutes later the bus came on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 63349 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and we turned right onto John Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street and across onto Tontine Street and we crossed over Parliament Row. We stopped at McDonalds and we had tea. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we walked along Parliament Row and along Percy Street onto Stafford street. We crossed over Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Sun Street and we walked to a unit and we went to Truninja. Matthew had a session in the play area and returned to walked. We set off along Sun Street and we turned left onto Broad Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Piccadilly and we walked up Stafford Street and we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We waited for a bus back to the Fenton. A few mninutes later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Fenton before We sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the bus station. and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned left onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto College Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window whilst and ate his Manchester tart. 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.