Trip to St Helens / Liverpool Airport 29-04-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
2716	Earlestown BS	St Helens BS	34	Arriva NW&W
2706	St Helens BS	Prescot BS	89	Arriva NW&W
66	Prescot BS	Huyton BS	61	Halton Transport
2691	Huyton BS	Liverpool John Lennon Airport	89	Arriva NW&W
4123	Liverpool John Lennon Airport	Hunts Cross station, Stop A	81A	Arriva NW&W
2707	Hunts Cross station, Stop A	St Helens BS	89	Arriva NW&W

Today we decided to re-visit St Helens. We checked the weather for today and it was for dry, cool weather throughout the North West and West Midlands. We gave Matthew a list of destination from Midlands and north West and from the list Matthew chose St Helens. As is usually the case we were driving to Earlestown to have dinner before catching a bus up to St Helens. Matthew got up around 09:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We set off around 11:45 and we ran down to the A5035. We saw First Potteries 67638 on a #22 to Longton. We turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way and we saw Events Management minibus DS65 UJF outside the BET365 Stadium. We went West along the A50 and then North up the A500 as far as Shelton where we came off onto Shelton New Road to go the the gas garage. After filling up with gas as I turned the car I gently touched the bumper of another car as I reverse to turn around. The bloke whose car it was saw me hit it and I got out to have a look. Lucilky I saw going slowly and there was no damage! We went West along the A53 and we passed First Potteries 65732 on a #4 to Hanley. At Etruria we joined the Northbound A500. As we travelled North to the M6 we passed S&S Travel M940 JBO & Barratt's coach P50 BCL. We got onto the Northbound M6 and we were at a near standstill. After a short while traffic got moving and after that we made reasonable time. As we travelled North we passed an unidentified Vision coach, Park's of Hamilton KSK 985 & John Musso YD60 CXA. We came off the M6 at junction 21A and we went Westwards along the M62 for one junction before joining the Northbound A49. As Matthew wanted to do a multi operator ticket we stopped at newton-le-Willows station to pick up a Saveaway day ticket to use on the bus later. Outside the railway we saw Olympia Travel OSV 519 / S19 JOB & Davron LN55 PHZ. Once we had picked up the tickets we continued up the A49 though the centre of Newton-le-Willows and we turned left onto the A572. We went Westwards to Earlestown and we ran into the centre of Earlestown along Market Street and Tamworth Street and we parked up in the car park. We walked past the bus station and we went into 'The Nine Arches' for dinner. After using the toilet Matthew had a burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. Once we had finished eating we said goodbye to mum and we walked outside to the bus station. I had left the bag in the pub with mum. Whilst I returned into the pub to get the bag we saw Arriva NW&W 2729 on a #34A service to Acorn Street.

Arriva NW&W 2729 in Earlestown bus station

Once I had returned from getting the bag from mum, we saw Arriva NW&W 2716 on a #34 to St Helens.

Arriva NW&W 2716 in Earlestown bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Saveaway Day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Tamworth Street. We ran out of town along Market Street and at the end we turned left onto the A572. We ran West for a few miles into Parr and we joined the A58 on the eastern edge of town. We ran into the centre of town along Corporation Street and we followed the one way system around onto Bickerstaffe Street where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2716 before it returned to Newton-le -Willows on the next #34A service.

Arriva NW&W 2716 in St Helens bus station

Once we got off the bus we had a look around and took a few bus pictures. Further along Bickerstaffe Street we saw Arriva NW&W 724 on a #33 to Sutton Manor.

Arriva NW&W 724 in St Helens bus station

There seemed to be some work being carried out in the bus station at the moment. On of the rows of stands were out of use and the tardis style toilet had been removed. On Corporation Street we saw Arriva NW&W 2694 on a #352 to Wigan.

Arriva NW&W 2694 in St Helens bus station

We saw another Volvo approaching and it was on a #89 so we walked to the middle set off stands to try and get there before the bus did. The bus beat us onto the stand and as we got closer we saw that it was dud Arriva NW&W 2706.

Arriva NW&W 2706 in St Helens bus station

We decided to do the ageing Volvo anyway as we probably would get too many more runs on these buses before they are withdrawn from service. Whilst we waited for the bus to be readied for service we saw Arriva NW&W 680 on a #35 to St Helens Junction station.

Arriva NW&W 680 in St Helens bus station

The bus was readied for service and we got on Arriva NW&W 2706. We flashed the Saveaway day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Bickerstaffe Street. We ran forwards onto Cotham Street and we turned left onto Ormskirk Road. We followed the road around onto Bridge Street and we stopped at the the bottom of the hill to pick up more passengers. We joined the A58 and we passed Hatton's SN56 AXB on a #12 town circular service. We ran West along the A58 as far as Grange Park golf course where we turned right onto Freckleton Road. We ran through the housing estate to the South of the A58 and onto Scholes Lane. At the end we turned left onto Portico lane and we ran past Eccleston Park railway station. We ran South and joined the B5201 and opposite the Whiston Hospital we turned right onto the A57. We ran West and around the North side of Prescot before we turned left into Church Street before we entered Prescot bus station from the Western end. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2706 before it carried on towards Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

Arriva NW&W 2706 in Prescot bus station

Once we got off the bus we went around the corner to the Sun Inn. Matthew went to the toilet and then we brought a can of Coke. We walked back to the bus station with the intention of catching the next #89 to Liverpool Airport. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw Cumfybus YJ12 GXO on a #139 to St Helens.

Cumfybus YJ12 GXO in Prescot bus station

As we had a saveaway ticket we decided that we could catch the next bus to Huyton and catch a #89 forwards to Liverpool Airport. There was a #61 to Liverpool due a few minutes before the #89 so decided that we would do that. The bus came around the corner into the bus station and we saw it was required Halton Transport 66 on a #61 to Liverpool.

Halton Transport 66 in Prescot bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Saveaway Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and we ran down towards the shops and we passed an ex London double decker on a #139 service. We headed South down Sewell past the shops and forwards onto Hall Lane. We went forwards onto Cross Lane ans at the end we turned right onto Dragon Lane. We ran near to Whiston railwat station and then forwards onto Windy Arbour Road. We continued South over the M57/M62 and onto a large roundabout over the motorways. We turned right onto Tarbock Road and we went North past Huyton Industrial Estate where we saw an unidentified green Routemaster with an all over Crabbies advertisement which we believe to be RMC 1459. We turned right onto Meadow Drive and left onto Manor Farm Road. We turned right onto St John's Road and then left onto Huyton Hey Road. We then turned left into Huyton bus station and we saw the #89 on stand. We got up and got off the bus but the #89 to Liverpool Airport left before we could get to it. We decided to go outside the bus station and take a few picture whilst we waited for the next #89. Whilst there we saw Arriva NW&W 4590 on a #10B to Huyton.

Arriva NW&W 4590 in Huyton bus station

A few minutes later we saw Stagecoach Merseyside 47327 on a #163 service to Fazakerley.

Stagecoach Merseyside 47327 in Huyton bus station

Matthew ate a Milky Way whilst we waited for it to be time to go and catch the bus. Just before we left the spot we saw Stagecoach Merseyside 27701 on a #227 to Kirby.

Stagecoach Merseyside 27701 in Huyton bus station

We set off towards the bus station and on the way we saw Arriva NW&W 3047 on a #7 to Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 3047 in Huyton bus station

We walked into the bus station and we only had to wait for a short while before required Arriva NW&W 2691 appeared on a #89 to Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

Arriva NW&W 2691 in Huyton bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Saveaway Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Lathom Road. We turned left onto the B5199 and we ran Westwards out of town. At the next roundabout we went left onto the B5080. After around 1/2 milw we turned right onto Wheat Hill Road. We crossed under the M62 and we ran forwards onto Naylor's Road. At the end we turned right onto Childwall valley Road and then left into Hedgefield Road. We went past Belle Vale shopping centreas well as a small bus interchnage and we continued down onto The B5171. We ran through a small village called Gateacre and then up a steep hill to Gateacre Brow. At the top of the hill we turned left into Acrefiled Road and we ran into the village of Woolton. We were now deep into new territory and almost all the buses we passed were unfamiliar. We went across a crossroad onto Speke Road and we followed it down into Hunts Cross. We continued onto Woodend Avenue and we travelled South along a wide boulevard style road. We crossed the A561 and we travelled further South. We ran Eastwards along Central Avenue which was another Boulevard. The streets if not the houses would not look out of place in a Spanish holiday town. Even though this is a social housing estate there were some unusual features... As well as the ultra wide roads there were brick arch between the houses that were almost the full height of the houses and big enough for a lorry to pass between them! We travelled South down Eastern Avenue and then we turned right onto Hale Road. We ran West for around about 1/2 mile and then we entered into the Airport grounds. We passed through two sets of barriers and then the bus pulled up outside the main departure lounge of the Airport. We let the bus empty and Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 2691 before it went on layover.

Inside Arriva NW&W 2691

When we got off the bus we noticed a few buses dotted around the area on layover. Across the way was Arriva NW&W 4810 about to work a #80A to Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 4810 in Liverpool Airport

Outside the hotel opposite to the departure lounge was North West Coachlnes PN09 CWR.

North West Coachlnes PN09 CWR in Liverpool Airport

As we headed back to check out where the busback departted we saw another bus approaching. It was Arriva NW&W 4123 going on layover after working a #81A from Bootle. We headed into the terminal and Matthew used the toilet before we returned outside to catch a bus back towards St Helens. Matthew took an interest in Arriva NW&W 4444 which was on a #500 service toi liverpool but we ciuld not catch that bus today... It was already 17:00 and we were over an hour away from St Helens! e found the stop from which the #89 departed and we found a map of bus routes out of the airport. It appeared that the #81 & #81A both went north through hunts cross just like the #89 did, albeit via a different more direct route. We had seen Arriva NW&W 4123 on layover and it was about to work a #81A to Bootle.

Arriva NW&W 4123 in Liverpool Airport

When it came on stand we decided to do this as far as Hunts Cross. We got on the bus and we flashed the Saveaway day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 4123 before we sat down.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4123

We set off out of the airport past the yellow submarine ans we turned right onto Speke Hall Avenue. We turned right onto Dunlop Road and then left onto Western Avenue. We travelled North across the A561 and onto Woodend Avenue. We crossed over the A562 and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4123 before it carried on North to Bootle.

Arriva NW&W 4123 in Hunts Cross

I reckoned we had 10 minutes before the #89 so we crossed the road and visited the Co-operative Food store on the other side of the road. Mathew had a can of Coke an a small bottle of Irn Bru as well as a couple of chocolate bars. We crossed back over to wait for the next #89 and we saw Arriva NW&W 4446 on a #81 to Bootle.

Arriva NW&W 4446 in Hunts Cross

We had seen what we though would be the next bus earlier today and we expected it to be Arriva NW&W Volvo B10 2707. A few minutes later as expected we saw the Arriva single decker approaching.

Arriva NW&W 2707 in Hunts Cross

We got on the bus and we flashed the Saveaway day ticket to the driver for the final time today. It was almost 17:30 and we knew we had a 59 minute journey time from this stop according to the information board opposite to us. We ran North up Speke Road into Woolton and we continued forwards the B5171. We followed the road to the right onto Gateacre Brow and we ran down the hill towards Belle Vale. We called at the Belle vale bus station and we turned right onto Childwall Valley Road. We turned left onto Naylor's Road and we ran north under the M62 and forwards onto Wheat Hill Road. at the end we turned left onto the B5080 and we ran North West up to the Crofters Arms. At the roundabout we turned right onto the B5199 before turning right into Huyton Bus station. We sat outside for a brief moment near to the bingo hall before continuing onto the stand. After loading up we ran north up Lathom Road and onto Huyton Lane. We crossed under the M57 and we turned right onto Carr Lane. We ran into Prescot from the South and into the bus station. The bus set off out of town along the A57 down to the hospital where we turned left into Delph Lane. We Zigged and zagged through the street to the South of the A58 and then we joined the A58 at the same junction where saw an unidentified Watkins Coaches coach at the Parkview Hotel. We continued along the A58 and we passed through the town before circling around the bus station on Corporation Street so that we could enter the bus station from the East end. When we got onto corporation Street we let the bus empty and Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 2707.

Inside Arriva NW&W 2707

Once off the bus we took a few more bus picture before we returned to the car. We saw Arriva NW&W 714 on a #33 service to St Helens.

Arriva NW&W 714 St Helens bus station

We walked back to the car and we saw HTL Buses Solo YJ12 PNK on a #141 to Earlstown. We met mum at the car and we drove along Corporation Street onto the A58. At the next junction we turned right onto the A572 and we ran out of town. Mum wasn't able to get any sausage rolls from Greggs so we stopped at a chip shop on the corner of Southport Street. Once we had chip we continued out of town alonng the A572 and to the North of Earlstown. We turned right onto the A49 and we ran through newton-le-Willows and down to Winwick. We ran fast along the Eastbound section of th A49 across to the M6 at junction 22. Once on the M6 we ran South towards junction 16. As we ran South we saw an undentified JB Travel coach and we were passed by Ellenbrook Travel R309 JAF.

Ellenbrook Travel R309 JAF on the M6

As we continued down the M6 we passed by an unidentified Holmeswood VIP coach and an unidentified tri-axle white & two tine blue Lakeside coach. As we were about to leave the M6 we were passed by Kings Norton Coaches VX04 KSU.

Kings Norton Coaches VX04 KSU on the M6

We ran down the A500 to Sideway and then we went Eastwards on the A50 to Longton. We came off the A50 onto baths Road and we stopped at the Tesco petrol station to top up with petrol. We crossed over the A50 to check out what was parked up at Z Carz this evening. In the front row we saw Z Carz Iveco minibus YJ53 WPD.

Z Carz YJ53 WPD in Longton

Also on the front row was Z Carz Ford minibus YS09 LWV.

Z Carz YS09 LWV in Longton

We also saw Z Carz Renault minibus PE10 MJK.

Z Carz PE10 MJK in Longton

We also saw Z Carz Renault minibus BU04 GYW.

Z Carz BU04 GYW in Longton

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

Z Carz HK57 LFY in Longton

We turned left into Willow Row to see what was in the compound this evening. We saw Z Carz Citroen minibus LV59 DZC.

Z Carz LV59 DZC in Longton

We also saw Z Carz Mercedes minibus LV52 TZY.

Z Carz LV52 TZY in Longton

Further along the road we saw Z Carz Vauxhall minibus X599 WDY.

Z Carz X599 WDY in Longton

We returned onto the A50 and we ran West to Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Rod and we ran through Blurton. We turned right onto Church Road and right again onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 20:00. For a late tea we had bangers & 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 Fenton / Trent Vale 28-04-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67649	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 was also returning to Blurton for the weekend. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre in the morning Matthew watched a DVD. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. In the afternoon Matthew went for a walk. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and right again onto Masterson Street. We walked to the end and we turned right onto Christchurch Street again.Matthew went into the pub and then went to the toilet. He also had a glass of Coke. When it was time to go we set off along Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. At the day centre Matthew ate a slice of Cake. When it was time to go back back to the residential unit Matthew set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. Mum was waiting at the residential unit. Matthew went to the room and we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63100 in Fenton

Matthew got his batteries and bus pass and went down to the car. This was the first time that Matthew had been in the 'new' car. We set off onto Temple Street and on to Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we followed the road onto Heron Street. After crossing through the traffic lights we went over the A50 we saw Lightning Travel W2 DLT. We continued into Blurton along Blurton Road and forwards onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and left onto Finstock Avenue. We stopped at Finstock Avenue to pick up some supplies for next week. We returned to the car and and we ran Finstock Avenue. and we saw Z Carz LV52 TZY. Matthew got home around 15:20. Matthew had toast and a can of Fanta orange. 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. As we hadn't seen any of the buses earlier we did not know what bus to expect. A few minutes later we saw the bus turn the corner and it was First Potteries 67649 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67649 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Trent Vale and we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham and we saw First Potteries 67638 on a #22 to Longton. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we ran up the hill and we entered Hanford. We turned right into Wilson Road and we passed First Potteries 67152 on #21A to Trentham Gardens. We turned left into Church Lane and we joined the A34 and we saw First Potteries 65034 on the #101 to Stafford. We then headed into Trent Vale and we turned right into Harpfields Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67649 as it carried on towards the bus station.

First Potteries 67649 in Trent Vale

Once off the bus we walked back onto the A34 and we saw First Potteries 65041 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65041 in Trent Vale

We continued along the A34 and we stopped outside the bus. We turned to see First Potteries 67603 on the final #22 turn to Longton.

First Potteries 67603 in Trent Vale

We sat outside the pub and we waited for a short while for mum to arrive. When mum arrived we went inside the pub. 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 65042 on a #101 to Hanley. ABC Supreme KX13 DXL on a Southbound hospital shuttle and Stanton's of Stoke 3093 RU going Northwards. We also saw Premier Travel blue minibus LS58 EYB going Southwards. When it was time to go we got in the car to go pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we got onto the Northbound A500. We went Eastwards along the A50 and we came off the A50 at Heron Cross and dropped down into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave where we saw white minibus DU64 RXA. Once we had picked him up we returned to Heron Cross and we crossed the A50. We ran along Blurton Road and right onto Church Road. We turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 18:15. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we composed a few e-mails and sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Sneyd Green 26-04-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
41499	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
63172	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Sneyd Green	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Sneyd Green	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. At 09:00 we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew walked to the bus stop on Victoria Road. We set off on foot onto Glebedale Road and we crossed over City Road. We saw First Potteries 63098 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63098 in Fenton

We walked around the corner onto Victoria Road and we stood at the bus stop. A few minutes later a Hanley bound bus appeared and it was First Potteries 41499 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 41499 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went straight over onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we pulled up outside the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus we walked straight up Lichfield Street and forwards onto Stafford Street. We walked up to the Metro Store where Matthew brought can of Coke. Once we had finished shopping we walked back to the bus station. We set off along Stafford Street and we turned right onto Piccadilly. We turned left onto Cheapside and left again onto Albion Street. We walked down LIchfield Street and we waited at the stops outside the bus station for the next bus back to Fenton. A short while later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63172 on a #6 to Weston Coyney. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up Lichfield Street and turned right into Birch Terrace. We turned left onto Charles Street and then right onto Old Hall Street. We joined the clockwise ring road and we ran around to the A50. We ran down Lichfield Street to Joiners Square and we ran across the roundabout onto Victoria Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the day centre. We crossed over the road and we walked down City Road. We turned left into Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had ham sandwich and chips followed by a Tunnock's caramel bar. In the afternoon Matthew went to Central Forrest Park on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went straight across onto Lichfield Street and up the hill towards Hanley. We ran around the anti-clockwise ring road and we came off onto Town Road. We joined the A5272 and we ran North to Sneyd Green and into the park. At the park Matthew had a can of Coke from the kiosk. We then returned to the day centre on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We travelled North up the A5272 and at Smallthorne Roundabout we turned right onto Ford Green Road. After a stop on Ford Green Road we continued down the hill and up into Norton. We turned right onto Norton Lane and we crossed over the A53 onto Newford Crescent. We continued forwards to Milton and then we turned right onto the A5009. We ran South Through Abbey Hulton and down to Bucknall when we ran straight onto the A52. We ran up to Joiners Square. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran to the top of the hill. We turned sharp right onto City Road and then left onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. When it was time to go back to the residential unit Matthew set off on foot onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew then chilled out in his room on his computer and watching buses out of the window. We saw Lucky Seven SJ05 MDZ heading towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven SJ05 MDZ in Fenton

We also saw D&G Bus 112 on 'The Orange ONE' service to Meir.

D&G 112 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had fish fingers & chips followed by cake. 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 ran up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left again onto Temple Street. Back at the residential unit Matthew put his shopping away in the kitchen and then chilled out in his room. later on he had a bath and then had toast and orange juice for supper. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Longton 25-04-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
PE10 MJK	Fenton	Longton	Charter	Z Carz
PE10 MJK	Longton	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going out to the disco later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw Lucky Seven BX09 OFU going towards Hanley.

Lucky Seven BX09 OFU in Fenton

At 09:00 we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew went on the computer. For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by a cake. In the afternoon Matthew went swimming. We set off on foot onto City Road and we crossed over the road. We walked down the hill and over the railway line and we turned right into the private road on which the baths are situated. In the car park opposite to the baths we saw Hunts of Alford minibus 5611 FH.

Hunts of Alford 5611 FH in Fenton

Matthew went into the baths and had a swimming session. We came out and we saw Worcestershire County Council minibus VK59 ZDN in the car park.

Worcestershire County Council VK59 ZDN in Fenton

We walked back onto City Road and we crossed over and turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew chilled out in his room, using his computer and watching buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had chicken and chips followed by cake. Later on Matthew went out to Longton in Z Carz PE10 MJK. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto City Road. We ran up onto King Street and into Longton under the railway bridge. We turned right into baths Road and we did a u-turn over the A50 and into the retail park. We stopped at Pets at Home to pick up food for the rabbit. Afterwards we went to the Pepper Mill for a drink. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Matthew also had a red velvet cheesecake. after we returned to Fenton in Z Carz PE10 MJK. We ran onto baths Road and we did a u-turn on the roundabout outside Tesco. We ran onto the A50 and we ran West along the A50 to Heron Cross. We joined the A50 link Road and we ran up to City Road. We turned left into Smithpool Road and left again into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We then went by car to the disco. Later on Matthew had a bath and then toast and orange juice for supper.He chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Alsager 22-04-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67157	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65729	Hanley BS	Alsager, Bank Corner (Stand B)	3	First Potteries
65026	Alsager, Shady Grove	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going out for a trip on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange for breakfast. Matthew chilled out in his room for a while whilst waiting to go out. We saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63100 in Fenton

For dinner Matthew had Fish fingers and chips followed by cake. A short while later we set off on foot onto City Road and we walked down to the bus stop outside Travers Court. A few minutes later a hanley bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we saw First Potteries 53829 on a #5 to Abbey Hulton. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We walked down to the stand for the Crewe bus and we waited for the next one. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65729 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 65729 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Alsager before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto trinity Street and then left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams we followed the road around to the left and then back onto marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Buslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. At the corner we turned right onto Tunstall High Street and we continued North onto the A50. We ran through Goldenhill and down the bank into Kidsgrove. We saw First Potteries 67649 on a #3 to Hanley. We ran under the railway line into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34. We continued into Church Lawton and then into Alsager where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we went to Asda. In the shop Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. We then walked to the bus stop to catch a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching and it was one of the two red and yellow Scanias. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 65026 on a #3 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65026 in Alsager

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the B5077 and forwards onto the A50. we ran through Church Lawton and we crossed over the A34 and under the railway line before we ran into Kidsgrove. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street and we saw First Potteries 67642 on a #3 to Crewe. We continued down the High Street an we turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto Scotia Road and past the the old bus garage before running up the hill into Burslem Town centre. We ran through the light onto Waterloo Road and up the hill into Cobridge. We ran down the hill towards Hanley and then up into town along Hope Street and Stafford Street. We turned right at the end past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street before entering the bus station. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 41514 on a #3 to Crewe. We then walked down to the stand for the #23 and we waited for the next bus. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67151.

First Potteries 67151 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we ran down the hill to the bottom of the road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Lower Bethesda Street. At the end we turned right onto Regent road and we continued forwards onto Cleveland Road. We followed the road around onto College Road and we ran down the hill through Shelton. At the bottom of the road we turned right and we ran past the railway station along Station Road. We turned right onto Glebe Street and we ran under the railway line and forwards onto the one-way system. We past the town hall and we ran onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway and we ran up the hill up City Road. When we got to the flats we got up and got off the bus. We crossed lover the road and walked over to the residential unit. When Matthew got back he went to his room to chill out and use his computer. Matthew then went outside in the garden. Later on Matthew went out for a drive and had some tea out. We set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto City Road and we ran up to the roundabout where we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We ran up to the ring road and we went clockwise around to Etruria Road. We joined the Westbound A53 and at Etruria we went South down the A500. We came off the A50 at Hanford and we joined the Southbound A34. At Trentham gardens we turned left onto the A5035 and then right onto Barlaston Old Road. We ran down to Barlaston and we turned left into the village. We ran through up to Rough Close and then we ran along Lightwood Road to the Lightwood Tavern where we stopped for tea. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a beefburger & fries followed by Chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. We returned to Fenton by car along Lightwood Road and onto the A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we ran along the A50 link road to City Road. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Later on Matthew had a bath. For supper he had some toast and orange juice. Matthew chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.