Trip to Fenton / Newcastle 28-06-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67603	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to visit grandma, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00. He got dressed and had a giant crumpet and orange juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

We set off onto the A5035 and we went over the railway line and into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we picked up another service user before. We rejoined the A5035 and we ran over the railway into Blurton before turning left into Church Road. We ran down through Blurton along Blurton Road and we crossed the A50 and into Heron Cross. We went straight onto Heron Street and over the railway line into Fenton. We headed straight onto Glebedale Road and reached our destination. In the morning Matthew spent his time on the computer and found that The Nine Arches in Earlestown was now open! For dinner Matthew had cheese oatcakes. In the afternoon Matthew went swimmimg. We set off on past the Co-operative Food store onto City Road and we walked down to the private road on which the swimming baths is situated. On the way down the road we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 746.

Copelands Tours MIB 746 in Fenton

Matthew went swimming and then we returned to the day centre in a Intercity taxi. We ran along the private road and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Glebedale Road and to the day centre. When it was time to go home Matthew climbed aboard Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Station Bridge Road, We followed the road around onto Heron Street and we went through the traffic lights and over the A50 on Blurton Road. We went through Blurton and we followed the road around to the right onto Church Road. At the end we turned right onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we dropped off another service user before we returned onto New Inn Lane. We returned along the A5035 over the railway line into Blurton. Matthew got home just before 15:00. Matthew had toast and a drink of Coke whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. I had seen the turned earlier and it was booked to be First Potteries 67603. We set off to the bus stop all the way over on Magdalen Road. A few minutes later we saw the bus come around the corner and it was dud First Potteries 67603 as expected.

First Potteries 67603 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway into Trentham. We passed First Potteries 67635 on a #22 to Longton. We then passed Z Carz LG09 WPE before we turned right into New Inn Lane. Near to the Man in Space we passed First Potteries 41494 on a #21 to the Trentham Hotel. We climbed the hill into Hanford and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left Church Lane and we ran down the hill onto the A34. We ran under the A500 and we passed First Potteries 41501 on a #21 service. We turned right into Harpfields Road and we saw First Potteries 67633 on a #22 to Longton. We turned into the Hospital and we followed First Potteries 37146 into the grounds. going the other was we saw ABC Supreme BV51 BNZ & First Potteries 37159 & 37160 on #25 services to Hanley. We came out of the other side of the hospital onto the A34 and a couple of stops up the road we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67603 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67603 in Newcastle

Right behind us was First Potteries 37146 which we had passed in the hospital on a #25 service to Keele.

First Potteries 37146 in Newcastle

We walked up to grandma's house and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used the computer. About an hour later we said goodbye and we set off onto George Street. We ran down into Newcastle and we went around the Jubilee roundabout and then onto the A527. We ran out of Mewcastle through Wolstanton, where we saw Paul's of Stoke HIL 2375 and then we went down Porthill Bank and over the A500 into Longport. At Trubshaw Cross we turned right onto Newcastle Street and we ran up the hill into Burslem. In the town centre we saw First Potteries 66839 ran past the junction on a #3 to Hanley. We ran up Moorland Road and we past First Potteries 67633 running out of service which we had earlier on the #22 service. We ran into Smallthorne and we saw First Potteries 53064 on a #98 to Ball Green and First Potteries 67632 on a #7 to Hanley. We ran along the A5272 to Townsend and then we went on Town Road to the ring road. We ran around town to Lichfield Street and we went down the hill to Joiners Square. We ran up Victoria Road and we stopped at MacDonalds to pick up Matthew's food and we saw white minibus VO54 UJG. After we picked up the Food we ran up Victoria Road and we turned right onto the A50 link road. We ran to Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road and we saw blue minibus N802 VBL. We ran through Blurton along Blurton Road and we veered right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfied Drive and we saw white minibus NX03 BFP in it's usual spot. We got home around 19:30. Matthew ate his MacDonalds and later on he had a slice of New York Cheesecake. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to St Helens / Huyton 25-06-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
2491	Earlestown BS	St Helens BS	34	Arriva NW&W
4595	St Helens BS	Prescot, adj Church Street	10	Arriva NW&W
2970	Prescot BS	Huyton BS	89	Arriva NW&W
1	Huyton BS	Prescot BS	61A	Halton Transport
4595	Prescot, Adj Stanley Crescent	St Helens BS	10	Arriva NW&W
2575	St Helens BS	New Boston, adj Vista Road	20	Arriva NW&W
2940	New Boston, opp Vista Road	St Helens BS	320	Arriva NW&W

Today we decided to re-visit St Helens. We had checked the weather for today and the weather appeared to be better in Merseyside and the Wirral. We gave Matthew a list of destinations and from the list he surprisingly chose St Helens. Matthew got up around 09:00 this morning and had a giant crumpet and orange juice. We set off just after 11:00 and we ran onto the A5035. We turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way and we went past the new housing estate. We went past the BET365 stadium and we joined the Westbound A50 where we saw Anytime Aiports PE11 RXA. At Sideway we turned right onto the Northbound A500. As we went North of Etruria we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 615 going southwards. Further up the A500 we saw taxi minibus PO16 WCP. We joined the Northbound M6 and we saw saw a white tri-axle Neoplan MV12 ??? and we caught up with Coliseum Coaches 435 SFC.

Coliseum Coaches 435 SFC on the M6

We carried on Northwards up the M6 and we passed an unidentified Mayne's coach going the other way. We cross ed the Manchester Ship Canal and we went West along the M62 for one junction. At the roundabout for the A49 we saw the Royal National College for the Blind minibus VO51 NYW. We ran up the A49 past Newton-le-Willows railway station and we turned left onto the Westbound A572. We ran for around a mile and by the petrol station we turned sharp left onto Market Street. It soon became apparent why Matthew wanted to come in this direction. Matthew had remembered that there was a new Wetherspoon's opening up in Earlestown in June, but unfortunately it doesn't open until next week! We went to the cafe and Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a bottle of Coke. Whilst we were eating we saw Hatton's MV54 AOD on a #141 service and HTL Buses YJ16 DYM on a #603 service. I also nipped down to the railway station to buy saveaway tickets at £5.20 each. After we had finished Matthew went to the toilet and then we walked back to the bus station. In the bus station we saw Arriva NW&W Cadet 2491 on a #34A to St Helens.

Arriva NW&W 2491 in Earlestown bus station

We decided to do this bus so we got got on and flashed the Saveaway tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we saw HTL Buses YJ16 DYH on a #603 service. We went through the housing estate to the West of the bus station before coming out on the A572. We ran West and i to St helens through Parr and past the community fire station. Just outside of town we joined the A58 and we ran over the railway line by St Helens Central before entering the bus station along Bickerstaffe Street. We got up and got off the bus and we saw Arriva NW&W Solo SR 710 on a #33 to Widnes.

Arriva NW&W 710 in St Helens bus station

We decided to have a look at the buses on layover before we decided what bus to catch next. At the end of the row was Arriva NW&W 4595 on layover from working on a #10 to Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 4595 in St Helens bus station

We also saw Stagecoach Merseyside 27719 on layover from a #10A to Liverpool. In front of that we saw HTL Buses Solo SR YD63 VCF on layover from a A10 town circular service.

HTL Buses YD63 VCF in St Helens bus station

In front of the HTL Solo was Arriva NW&W Enviro400 4603 which was about to work a #10A to Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 4603 in St Helens bus station

We walked over to the stands where the #10/10A depart from, and we we walked up we saw Halton Transport 3 on a #17 to Widnes.

Halton Transport 3 in St Helens bus station

We sat down for a short while and we saw dud Arriva NW&W 4603 pull up on a #10A to Liverpool, As we were about to get on it we saw required Arriva NW&W 4595 on a #10 service to Liverpool so we decided to do this bus to Prescot instead. We got on the bus and we flashed the Saveaway tickets to the driver before we went upstairs. As the rear of the top deck was empty Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 4595.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4595

The bus set off out of town past Nando's and onto the A58. We followed the road left on the roundabout and we ran out of town. The road split into separate carriageways and ran around a short one-way section of road like a giant elongated roundabout. When the two carriageways joined together we carried on past Thatto Heath into Whiston where Matthew notice they were building a new Spar shop. At the big roundabout we went along St Helens Road and we saw Hatton's Travel Scania YN54 AHL on a #97 service to St Helens. right onto High Street where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4595 before it carried on towards Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 4595 in Prescot

We walked off the High Street and into the bus station and we saw Hatton's Travel Scania YN54 NXL on layover as a spare bus displaying #297 service, which doesn't run on Saturdays.

Hatton's Travel YN54 NXL in Prescot bus station

A few minutes alter we saw required Halton Transport 26 on a #61A to Huyton.

Halton Transport 26 in Prescot bus station

We had already decided that we were going to Huyton, but I hadn't realised the #61A was a Huyton Service until after it had departed! We were waiting for the #89 to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, and a few minutes later required Arriva NW&W Pulsar II 2970 made an appearance.

Arriva NW&W 2970 in Prescot bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Saveaway tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off through town past the Tesco extra and through the Huyton Business Park. We turned right onto Carr Lane and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Huyton Lane. We carried on West past the King George V playing Field and then we turned left onto Lathom Road past a shopping centre and Huyton police station. At the bend we turned right and we went into the bus station. After circling around by the railway line we went onto stand where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2970 before it carried on towards John Lennon Airport.

Arriva NW&W 2970 in Huyton bus station

Once we got off the bus we headed into MacDonalds where Matthew used the toilet. After he had used the facilities We waited in the queue and we waited in line to get a couple of portions of fries and a small cup of Coke. We headed over to the car park to eat the food and take a few bus pictures. We saw dud Halton Transport 9 on a #61 to Liverpool.

Halton Transport 9 in Huyton bus station

We then saw Arriva NW&W 3057 running out of service.

Arriva NW&W 3057 in Huyton bus station

A few minutes later we saw required Halton Transport 47 on a #61 to Murdishaw.

Halton Transport 47 in Huyton bus station

Entering the bus station from the East end we saw HTL Buses YJ61 MOU on a #247 Huyton circular service.

HTL Buses YJ61 MOU in Huyton bus station

After we had finished eating we went up to Stand 1 to see when the next bus was. Matthew decided he wanted to do a #61 service to Prescot, so we had a few minutes to wait we sat at the end of the Western approach to the bus station and we saw HTL Buses V980 XUB on a #258 Stockbridge circular service.

HTL Buses V980 XUB in Huyton bus station

We turned down Cumfybus MX54 KYH on the #139 service. A few minutes later we saw required Halton Transport 1 on a #61 to Runcorn.

Halton Transport 1 in Huyton bus station

Matthew wanted to do the bus to Runcorn, bu the Saveaway ticket is only valid as far as Cronton. We got on the bus and we flashed the Saverway to the driver before we saw down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Huyton Hey Road and we turned right onto St John's Roads. We turned left onto Meadow farm Road and then right onto meadow Drive. At the end of Meadow Drive we went East onto Tarbock Road. Matthew then decided to take a picture of the moquette on this bus.

Inside Halton Transport 1

We carried on along Tarbock Road and at the big roundabout we crossed the M57 and we turned left onto Windy Arbor road. We turned right onto Dragon Lane and we went past Whiston railway station. We turned left onto Cross Lane and we ran up to Manchester Road. We crossed over the roundabout by Tesco Extra and we ran up Sewell Street and into the bus station from the South. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Halton Transport 1.

Halton Transport 1 in Prescot bus station

We walked around the corner onto High Street and we went into The Sun Inn pub so Matthew could use the toilet. We had a Coke and then we went outside to meet uncle Dave again. We crossed the road by the amusingly named Tickle Hall Cross solicitors and we walked down to the bus stop. Almost immediatley we saw a Stagecoach bus approaching. Behind it was an Arriva Double decker. We flagged down the double decker and we let required Stagecoach Merseyside 27720 on the #10A to St Helens, and we got on dud Arriva NW&W 4595 that we had been on earlier in the day!

Arriva NW&W 4595 in Prescot

We flashed the Saveaway ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. No need to take a picture inside this bus as matthew had taken one earlier! We traveled up the high Street before we turned left onto St Helen's Road. We joined the Eastbound A58 and we ran through Whiston and Thatto Heath and around the opposite side of the one-way system that we had been on earlier. We came into the town centre past the college up Westfield Street and forwards onto Cotham Street. We passed the town hall along Bickerstaffe Street and we followed the one-way system onto Corporation Street where the bus terminated. We got off the bus and we walked along the buses on layover where we saw Hatton's Travel Y557 XAG which had been parked in the same spot for most of the day.

Hatton's Travel Y557 XAG in St Helens bus station

We saw required Arriva NW&W 2730 on a #31 to Parr Stocks but matthew turned it down to go and visit the shop where he had a can of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars. After we had paid for the stuff we went outside. On the destination finder voard outside Matthew pointed to Haydock... He wanted to go out of town on a #20. A few minutes later we saw dud Arriva NW&W 2575 on a #20 to Earlestown.

Arriva NW&W 2575 in St Helens bus station

Once the #320 had left the stand the bus pulled forwards and we got on the bus. We flashed the Saveaway ticket to the driver and we set of Eastwards onto Corporation Street and after we crossed over the railway we joined the A58. The bus and the road turned sharp left at the junction with the A572 and we went North. The road turned right and we went along the road until we veered right onto West Ens Road by the self service Texaco petrol station. In Blackbrook we turned right onto the A599 and we went Eastwards through haydock and past the Aldi and Tesco stores. At the new Boston End of town we got up and got off the bus just before it turned right onto Vista Road. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2575 before it carried on towards Earlestown.

Arriva NW&W 2575 in Haydock

We crossed the road and we waited at the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching from Wigan. It was required Arriva NW&W 2940 on a #320.

Arriva NW&W 2940 in Haydock

We got on the bus and we flashed the Saveaway ticket to the driver for the final time today. We sat down towards the back of the bus and the bus went West along the A599. We ran through Haydock and we turned left onto West End Road. We joined the A58 and we ran the last couple of miles into town. We turned right onto Corporation Street and we crossed over the railway line before following the one-way system onto Bickerstaffe Street where we let the bus empty, before Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 2940.

Inside Arriva NW&W 2940

Behind us was required Halton Transport 15 on a #17 to Widnes.

Halton Transport 15 in St Helens bus station

We walked up Bickerstaffe Street and we saw required Arriva NW&W 2495 on a #37 to Eccleston.

Arriva NW&W 2495 in St Helens bus station

We turned to see mum emerging from the adjacent shopping centre. We walked back to the car which mum had driven up from Earlestown and Matthew had a Greggs sausage roll and a bottle of Irn Bru. We set off along Corporation Street and we crossed the railway and we joined the eastbound A58. At the turned in the toad we went East along the A572. We passed the fire station and we went forwards onto Broad Oak Road. At the large roundabout we veered left onto Newton Road. We ran around the northern edge of Earlestown and newton-le-Willows and when we got to the A49 we went South down Newton High Street and past Newton-le-Willows railway station. Out of town we ran fast down to Winwick and we joined the Eastbound A49 link road which we did over to Junction 22 of the M6. Once we got onto the M6 and as we traveled South we past a few coaches. We saw Courtesy cars VN63 FFL & Hiltons Travel RED 448. At junction 16 we went onto the Southbound A500. On the A50 we saw Together Travel coach RUI 5290 going Northwards. We headed into Longton, past the site of the new TK Maxx building which is under construction. At Z Carz tonight in the first row was Z Carz minibus X599 WDY.

Z Carz X599 WDY in Longton

Next to this was Z Carz white Ford minibus HK57 LGW.

Z Carz HK57 LGW in Longton

Nearest minibus on the front row was Z Carz MV53 KKO.

Z Carz MV53 KKO in Longton

On the second row was Z Carz white Ford minibus BN03 OVS.

Z Carz BN03 OVS in Longton

We turned left into Willow Row to see what was parked up in the compound tonight. In the compound we saw Z Carz Iveco minibus YJ53 WPD.

Z Carz YJ53 WPD in Longton

also in the compound was Z Carz minibus PN06 ONM.

Z Carz PN06 ONM in Longton

We rejoined the high level A50 and we crossed over the A50 in Baths Road and into Tesco Petrol station where we filled up with diesel. We returned onto the A50 and we ran up to Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton and onto Church Road where we saw First Potteries 67638 on a #22 to Longton. We turned into Beaconsfield Drive and we saw white minibus NX03 BFP. We got home around 18:30. For a late tea we had bangers and mash with carrots followed by a jam filled shortbread biscuit. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 00:00.. Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 24-06-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Fenton, MacDoanlds	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton, MacDoanlds	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67640	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to the pub for his tea, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had a giant crumpet and orange juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

We set off onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we picked up another service user. We then returned onto New Inn Lane. We rejoined the A5035 and we ran over the railway into Blurton before turning left into Church Road. We ran down through Blurton along Blurton Road and we crossed the A50 and into Heron Cross. We went straight onto Heron Street and over the railway line into Fenton. We turned left into Christchurch Street and reached our destination. In the morning Matthew spent his time on the computer. For dinner Matthew had MacDonalds. We set off onto Glebedale road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to MacDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards he had beefburger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. After they had done the went to Shelton. We set off onto the Victoria Road and we turned left onto Warrington Road. We turned left onto the A52 and we turned right onto Station Road. After passing the railway station we turned right onto Stoke Road and we ran up the hill to Snow Hill. We turned left onto Shelton New Road and we reached our destination. After picking up another service user. We set off onto Shelton New Road and we went down Cemetery Road and left onto Caledonia Road. We turned left onto Stoke Road and we ran up the hill through Snow Hill on the ring road. We ran around the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill and to our destination. Whilst at the pub Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke. When it was time to go home Matthew got on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Palmeston Street and at the end we turned left onto the A52. At Joiners Sqaure we turned left onto Victoria Road We continued to the top of Victoria Road and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned into Glebedale Road and we stopped briefly at the day centre. We then carried onto Christchurch Street and we tirned right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed it around onto Heron Street and we crossed the A50 into Blurton. We carried on forwards onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line in Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane. After dropping off another service user we came back towards Blurton and we turned arounf on Beaconsfield and back home. I was a little late returning from the railway so We went back around Finstock Avenue and Beaconsfield Drive passing white minibus NX03 BFP. Matthew sat in the minibus for a short while and then I arrived back home just before 15:00. Matthew had toast and a drink of orangeade whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. On the way to the stop we saw Stanton's of Stoke PSU 969 going towards Trentham. We had seen the turn earlier in the day and it was booked to be dud First Potteries 67640. A few minutes later the bus turned the corner and as expected it was dud First Potteries 67640.

First Potteries 67640 in Blurton

We got on the bus and booked to Harpfields Road before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We turned right onto the A5035 and we saw First Potteries 67602 on a #22 to Longton. We crossed the railway into Trentham and we we turned right into New Inn Lane were we saw First Potteries 41498 on a #21 to Trentham Hotel. We climbed the hill into Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. We turned left into Church Lane and passed First Potteries 67603 on a #22 to Longton & First Potteries 42554 on a #21A to Trentham Gardens. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and we turned right into Harpfields Road where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67640 before it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67640 in Trent Vale

We walked back onto the A34 and we sat in front of the pub whilst we waited for mum where we saw Lucky Seven PK61 FFB going South.

Lucky Seven PK61 FFB in Trent Vale

We then saw First Potteries 65036 on a Hanley bound #101 service.

First Potteries 65036 in Trent Vale

We also saw Stanton's of Stoke CC04 MAL going Northwards. Mum turned up and we went into the pub. Inside the pub Matthew had a brunch with bread and butter and an oatcake followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included required First Potteries 66839 on a Stafford Bound #101 service as well as ABC Supreme P881 RND on a South bound shuttle. When it was time to go we got in the car to go and pick up uncle Dave. We went South down the A34 and we turned left onto the A500. At Sideway we went Eastwards up the A50 to Heron Cross and we dropped down into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We returned to Heron Cross and we crossed over the A50. We carried on through Blurton along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive getting home just before 18:15. In the evening we popped out to the shops and Matthew had a slice of a couple of Vienese Whirls. He then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Abbey Hulton 23-06-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Benitlee	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Abbey Hulton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Abbey Hulton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in respite and he was going into his day service. We had received the polling card for the EU referendum today and Matthew added to date to his calendar to go and vote. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had some breakfast. Whilst he waited for his bus to appear, he took a few pictures out of the window. We saw First Potteries 63175 on the #26 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63175 in Bentilee

A few minutes later we saw Free Spirits blue minibus MV05 YMM arrive...

Free Spirits MV05 YMM in Bentilee

A short while late his transport appeared and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Bentilee

We got on the bus and the bus set off onto Dividy Road. We headed into Bucknall and we turned left onto the A52. We followed the A52 to the left and at Joiners square we turned left onto Victoria Road. At the top of Victoria Road we turned right onto City Road and then left into Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the morning Matthew went on the computers and did communication studies. For dinner Matthew had jacket potato with beans followed by toffee cheesecake. After dinner Matthew was going to Abbey Hulton do trampolining. Transport to Abbey Hulton was on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

The bus set off onto City Road and then sharp left onto Victoria Road. At joiners Square we turned right onto the A52. At Limekiln Bank we carried straight on towards Abbey Hulton We turned right onto Abbots Road, we saw Stanton's of Stoke PSU 988 Parked up. and to our destination. Matthew went into the building and used the toilet. He spent the afternoon on the trampoline. When he was finished they came out of the building and we saw Allendale PN07 BHJ.

Allendale PN07 BHJ Abbey Hulton

For the return journey to Fenton we climbed aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We climbed aboard the bus and we set off onto Abbotts Road and left onto the A5009. In Bucknall we went straight across onto A52. At Joiners Square we turned left onto Victoria Road. At the top of Victoria Road we turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. For the journey home Matthew transferred onto Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We went around the corner onto Heron Street and we ran through Heron Cross and over the A50 into Blurton. We continued through Blurton along Blurton Road and we veered right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we dropped off another service user before returning onto New Inn Lane. We returned onto the A5035 and we crossed the railway line into Blurton. We then came back home via Magdalen Road and Beaconsfield Drive, getting home just before 15:00. When Matthew got home he had toast and orangeade. As Matthew had come out of respite today we were going out for tea... We had to run a few errand first, and of course go and vote. We set off onto the A5035 and we turned right into Brough Lane. We went forwards onto the Lea and we stopped at the shop to pick up a parcel. Matthew also had a can of Coke and some chocolate. We got back in the car and we continued along the Lea onto New Inn Lane. We turned left onto A5035 and we ran along into Blurton and right into Ripon Road. We parked in Ingestre Square and we went to the chemist and then we went to vote in the polling station. After we had finished we got back into the car and we returned onto Ripon Road. We turned left onto the A5035 and we turned right onto Belgrave Road and right again at the roundabout onto Lightwood Road. We turned right and we went around to the pub. In the pub Matthew had an All Day Breakfast washed down with a glass of Coke. For after Matthew had a chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. When we had finished Matthew went to the toilet and then we return to the car. We headed back onto Lightwood Road. We went straight into Longton and along the high level A50 and past Z Carz. We turned into Ednesor Road and we sropped to take a few pictures... In the first row we saw Z Carz LG09 JVX.

Z Carz LG09 JVX in Longton

We also saw Z Carz Volkswagen minibus OV05 WSW.

Z Carz OV05 WSW in Longton

We also saw Z Carz Renault minibus Y568 XFV.

Z Carz Y568 XFV in Longton

In the second row we saw Z Carz Ford minibus HK57 LGW.

Z Carz HK57 LGW in Longton

We turned left into Willow Row to see what was parked up in the compound this evening. Closest to gate was Z Carz silver renault minibus YJ61 GYZ.

Z Carz YJ61 GYZ in Longton

We set off back onto the A50 and we ran to Heron Cross before going left onto Blurton Road. We stopped briefly on Blurton Road to mum's friend and we continued along Blurton Road and veered right onto Church Road. On Beaconsfield Road we saw white minibus NX03 BFP and we got home around 20:00. Matthew then chilled out on his computer help to write som of his latest Blog entries before goimg to bed around 00:00... Mark