Trip to Hanley / Birches Head 31-10-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Hanley	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Hanley	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Birches Head	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Birches Head	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out to a Halloween disco later. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst we waited for time to go out Matthew watched buses from his window we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street where we saw Stanton's of Stoke minibus EGZ 2534 on the shuttle bus to Grove Road.

Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534 in Fenton

We walked to the day centre and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went on the computer. Later on he went to Hanley and it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned sharp left and onto Victoria Road. At joiners Square we crossed over the roundabout and onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto Regent Road and we stopped at the church where Matthew went to the toilet. For dinner Matthew had egg sandwich followed by a jam tart. Matthew had a drink of orange. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Regent Road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and stopped at the petrol station. After filling up we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Victoria Road. and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and into the day centre. When it was time to go back to the residential unit Matthew set off onto foot onto Christchurch Street and then turned left onto Temple Street. Matthew went up to his room and used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 114 in Fenton

We saw Free Spirits YX56 DJE going towards Longton.

Free Spirits YX56 DJE in Fenton

Matthew went downstairs to have a party. At the party Matthew ate sausage rolls and sandwiches. He also had some chocolate cake and some special Halloween cake as well as carving a pumpkin. He then had some more cake. Later on Matthew went to the disco at Birches Head on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We went straight on onto Manor Street and at the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52 and we ran North to Bucknall. We went straight cross onto the A5009 and we ran up through Abbey Hulton. We turned left onto Birches Head Road and we stopped at the disco. On the way in we saw Parklands AE15 NKU parked up. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Matthew danced to Halloween themed song until it was time to go home. The transport back to Fenton was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Birches Head Road and we turned right onto the A5009. We ran through Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall. We ran forwards onto the A52 and at joiners Square we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right into Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and then left onto Smithpool Road we saw Afford rent-a-car minibus MK67 UEL. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back he went up to his room. He 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 Widnes / Liverpool Airport 28-10-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
5009	Widnes, Green Oaks	Belle Vale Interchange (Stop A)	79C	Arriva NW&W
4436	Belle Vale BS	Liverpool John Lennon Airport	89	Arriva NW&W
4556	Liverpool John Lennon Airport	Liverpool South Parkway	86A	Arriva NW&W
4568	Liverpool South Parkway	Liverpool John Lennon Airport	86A	Arriva NW&W
5010	Liverpool John Lennon Airport	Runcorn BS	82A	Arriva NW&W
2532	Runcorn BS	Widnes, Green Oaks	79C	Arriva NW&W

Today we decided to re-visit Widnes. We had checked the weather for today and it was forecast a grey day with mild temperatures for the time of year, even if it was a little windy! A such we gave matthew a list of destinations from the Midlands and North West and from the list Matthew chose Widnes. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We set off around 12:00 onto the A5035 and we turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way. We joined the Westbound A50 and then turned right onto the A500. As we ran Northwards we saw Merediths YN63 BYS, white minibus WX56 AEZ & Millers Travel HV06 LZN. We got onto the Northbound M6 and the traffic was running quite slow. We crawled up to junction 17 and eventually we started to move at the roadworks speed. On the M6 we saw an unidentified Gate! Travel coach, civil engineering crew minibus NX16 VHA, Stewart's PO15 AZG, Reay's YJ15 EOW, an unidentified Hartley's coach, an unidentified Leek Link minibus, D Hurst Travel coach N12 RFL and Bruce's Coaches (National Express) FN63 PWO (#539). High winds on GThelwall Viaduct and more roadwork onto the M62 slowed our progress again. As we travelled towards the Widnes exit we were passed by Star Coaches minibus YX56 DJK. At junction 7 we came off the M6a and we headed Southwards down the A557 into widnes. We turned right into the town and we ran up Green Oaks Way up to the car park. After we parked up we headed over to the market. We spotted a minibus outside Morrisons so we wandered over to investigate. As we got closer we saw that it was Halton Community Transport MX58 EHU.

Halton Community Transport MX58 EHU in Widnes

We walked into the market and we went over to the far corner. Matthew used the toilet and then we went into the market cafe. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we said goodbye to mum and we walked back through the market to the bus stands. We took up our usual position on the North side of the road to catch a bus towards Runcorn and we saw required Arriva NW&W 5009 on a #79C to Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 5009 in Widnes

We decided to go in a different direction, so we crossed over the road to catch the gas powered bus. We got on the bus and we booked Arriva NW day Saver tickets at £5.50 each before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards to the roundabout and we joined the Westbound B5178. We travelled around 2 miles and we crossed over the railway line near to Hough Green railway station. We were now out in open countryside and we ran fast along the B5178 into the village of Tarbock Green. We continued West for around another mile into Netherley and we continued along the B5178 North Westwards for around another mile to Belle Vale. When we got into familiar surroundings and we saw the shopping centre we got up and got of off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 5009 as it carried on towards Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 5009 in Belle Vale

We decided that we would catch a bus towards Liverpool Airport and we knew the bus went from around the corner in the small bus station outside the shopping centre. We walked to the crossroads on the corner and we saw Avon Buses 155 on a #165 Bell Vale circular service.

Avon Buses 155 in Belle Vale

The shopping centre bus station was a little further on than we thought it was, but when we got there We saw Arriva NW&W 4608 on a #89 to St Helens

Arriva NW&W 4608 in Belle Vale bus station

We also saw Selwyns OU08 AYG on a #3 service to Halewood Shopping Centre.

Selwyns OU08 AYG in Belle Vale bus station

few minutes later we saw required Arriva NW&W 4436 on a #89 to Liverpool Airport.

Arriva NW&W 4436 in Belle Vale bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Day Saver ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. We continued down onto The B5171 and 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 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 When we got off Once off the bus we had a look around and we took a few bus pictures. We saw required Selwyns PN07 KSE to a #3A to Huyton.

Selwyns PN07 KSE in Liverpool Airport

As we headed back to check out where the busback departted we saw another bus approaching. It was Arriva NW&W 4817 on layover.

Arriva NW&W 4817 in Liverpool Airport

We also saw Arriva NW&W 4556 on a #86A to Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 4556 in Liverpool Airport

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Day Saver ticket to the driver before The lower saloon was empty as we got on the bus so Matthew took a picture of Arriva NW&W 4556.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4556

We went upstairs and we sat down. We set off out of the airport and we ran onto Speke Hall Avenue. We followed the road to the end and we turned left onto the A561. We ran Westwards for around a mile before we turned right onto Hoorocks Avenue. At the next traffic lights the road veered to the right and then we went into the entrance to the Liverpool South Parkway bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station was Cambraco Travel coach PIJ 667 on rail replacement work.

Cambraco Travel PIJ 667 in Liverpool South Parkway

Matthew went to the toilet and after we had done there we walked back to the shop where Matthew brought a bottle of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars. We sat down briefly to wait for a bus back to the Airport and a few minutes later we saw required Arriva NW&W 4568 on a #86A to Liverpool Airport.

Arriva NW&W 4568 in Liverpool South Parkway

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva day saver ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. The bus set off out of the interchange and onto the B5171. We ran forwards onto Woolton Road and forwards again onto Church Road. We turned left onto the A561 and we ran back Eastwards towards the airport and we saw an unidentified Woods(Leicester) coach by a building adjacent to the road. We turned right onto Speke Hall Avenue and we ran down the road before turning left onto Dunlop Road. We ran forwards onto Hale Road and then we turned right to enter into the airport. Once we got back into the airport we saw Arriva NW&W 4444 on a #500 to Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 4444 in Liverpool Airport

We saw required Arriva NW&W 4858 about to work a #86A to Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 4858 in Liverpool Airport

Matthew decided he needed the toilet so we went inside the airport to us the facilities. When we came back it was starting to get late so we went to wait for a bus back towards Widnes. We saw Arriva NW&W 4461 on #81A service to Bootle.

Arriva NW&W 4461 in Liverpool Airport

We saw required Arriva NW&W 5015 on a #82A to Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 5015 in Liverpool Airport

A coach arrived outside the Hotel and on closer inspection we saw that it was Browns Coaches BC15 EBC.

Browns Coaches BC15 EBC in Liverpool Airport

A bus pulled up in the distance and went into one of the layover bays. Whilst we waited to see what it was we saw Timewells P20 TWL.

Timewells P20 TWL in Liverpool Airport

A few minutes later we saw required Arriva NW&W 5010 on a #82A to Halton Lea Hospital.

Arriva NW&W 5010 in Liverpool Airport

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the airport onto Speke Hall Avenue and we turned right onto Dunlop Road. This service runs around the Speke estate before going Eastwards to wards Hale. We turned left onto Western Avenue and we turned right onto Central Avenue. We ran onto South Parade and forwards onto Central Way. At the end we turned right onto Eastern Avenue and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Hale Road and we headed out into a grassy area adjacent to the banks of the Mersey. We ran into Hale village onto the High Street. We turned left onto Town Lane and we ran up to Hale Bank. We crossed over the main Liverpool to London railway line and we turned left onto Hale Road. We crossed over the A562 and we ran the 1/2 mile or so onto the B5178. We continued Eastwards along the B5178 for the last mile into town. We crossed over the B5419 and we ran into the North end of town. We turned left at the roundabout and we ran around the left hand bend into the Green Oaks bus station area outside and we turned right onto Gerrards Street. We ran forwards onto Milton Road and we turned left onto the B5419. We went through the old town and across the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We got onto the new A533 and we crossed over the new Mersey Gateway Bridge for the time. We then headed back Westwards and then joined Leiria way to run into Runcorn town centre and we saw Grey Volvo coach FHZ 9593. We ran onto the High Street we ran past the bus station before turning right into the bus station so we were pointing the right way to go towards Halton Lea. We got up and got off the bus and we saw Arriva NW&W 2532 on a 79 to Hough Green.

Arriva NW&W 2532 in Runcorn bus station

We got on the bus for what was actually the final time today, and we flashed the Arriva NW Day Saver ticket to the driver. We sat down towards the back of the bus and we set off along the bus station, we set off up the High Street We turned right to go onto the Leiria Way.joined the A533. We crossed over the Mersey on the new bridge. we ran into the old town of Widnes up Victoria Road. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran through a bus lane into the Asda car park. We joined onto Gerrard Street past Marks & Spencers and we turned left onto Green Oaks we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2532 before it carried on towards Hough Green.

Arriva NW&W 2532 in Widnes

We crossed over the road and we walked over to the car. Mum was waiting with sausage rolls and a bottle of Irn Bru for Matthew. We set off onto Green Oaks way and we ran South to the roundabout. We got on the Northbound A557 we we ran the 2 miles up to the M62. We continued East for around another 5 miles an then we joined the Southbound M6. As we travelled South we saw an unidentified Dan Wilson minibus & an unidentified Lambs Coaches coach. We made good progress going South apart from a small section where the motorway went down to two lanes through the roadworks. We continued down to junction 16 and then we got onto the Southbound A500. As we travelled South we saw ABC Supreme DV63 FTN. At Sideway we went East up the A50 where we saw Steve Aitkens OU57 CWO. We continued to Longton to see what was parked up Z Carz this evening. Tonight the spare ground had no buses on it all. At Lucky Seven We turned left onto Willow Row to see what was in the Also in the compound was Z Carz Ford minibus HK57 LGW.

Z Carz HK57 LGW in Longton

We also saw Z Carz Peugeot minibus YJ62 RCO. We set off onto the A50 and we ran up to Longton Hall Road. turned left onto Blurton Road and the old railway bridge at Critlow's corner was being removed so we turned left onto Drubbery Lane. At the end we turned right onto the A5035. we turned right onto the Ripon Road. we turned right onto the Finstock Ave. we turned left onto the Beaconsfield Drive. and we got home around 19:30. For a late tea we had bangers and mash with carrot followed by a jam filled shortbread biscuit. We chilled out on the computer and I went to take uncle Dave home. We watched telly and wrote the blog and Matthew went to bed around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Apedale / Newcastle 27-10-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Apedale	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Apedale	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
63101	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Grandma'a house, Blurton and to the pub later. The #23A was still being diverted due to Grove Road being closed at Heron Cross. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst we waited for time to go out Matthew watched buses from his window. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street where we saw Stanton's of Stoke minibus WK07 FLP on the shuttle bus to Grove Road.

Stanton's of Stoke WK07 FLP in Fenton

We walked to the day centre and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to Apedale on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill under the railway line and we turned right onto the A500. We ran North up to Shelton and we came off the A500 onto Shelton New Road. We ran into Hartshill and we continued into Newcastle down the A52. We ran forwards onto Ryecroft and we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran North past the old First Potteries Newcastle depot through Milehouse and we veered left onto London Road. At the next roundabout we went straight across onto Loomer Road and we ran down to Apedale. Matthew went to the toilet and had a can of Coke and some digestive biscuits at the cafe. We then returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off along Loomer Road and at the roundabout we went forwards onto Wolstanton Road. We crossed over the A34 onto the B5369. We ran through Dimsdale to Basford and we turned left onto the A53. We ran down to the roundabout at Etruria and we got onto the Southbound A500. WE came off the A500 at Stoke and we ran up City Road and under the railway line. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and e turned left onto Temple Street. At the end we turned right onto Christchurch Street and we stopped at the Co-operative food store. Matthew went in the shop and brought a can of Coke and a chocolate bar. Once we had finished shopping we returned to the minibus and we went to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew walked to the pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street we saw Stanton's of Stoke WK07 FLP on the Grove Road shuttle. We went into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished in the pub we walked back to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to wait for me to arrive and to use his computer. We saw First Potteries 67650 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67650 in Fenton

I arrived and we got Matthew's thongs ready to go to Blurton for the weekend. Once we were ready we went downstairs to go back to Blurton. We set off onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We continued onto Heron Street and through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got back to the house around 15:00. When we got home Matthew had toast and a drink of Irn Bru. Today we were catching the 15:56 to Newcastle as we were going to the pub via Grandma's House. We set off around 15:45 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. Whilst we waited at the bus stop we saw Stanton's of Stoke RUI 2486. A few minutes later dud First Potteries 63101 came around the corner on the #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63101 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and as we sat down towards the back of the bus we saw First Potteries 63098 on a #22 to Longton. We set off onto the A5035 and ran over the railway line into Trentham and we passed First Potteries 67155 on a #21A to the Trentham Hotel. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we passed ace Taxis GL10 YXC. We entered Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. We turned left into Church Lane and we saw Hanford Manor SV09 ZYH & white minibus BU07 KGV. We joined the A34 and we saw First Potteries 67631 on the final #22 to Longton and St Aidan's Catholic Academy BU54 MWX. As we headed into Trent Vale and we turned right into Harpfields Road where we passed Free Spirits YX56 DJD heading towards Trentham. We turned left into the hospital and we saw ABC Supreme minibus ST56 MUP, D&G Bus 109 on the #9 to Biddulph and A1 Embassy PE07 YNJ. We turned right onto the A34 and a couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Just after getting off the bus we saw First Potteries 32650 on a #25 to Hanley and Paul's of Stoke W879 RKS going Southwards.

Paul's of Stoke W879 RKS in Newcastle

We crossed over the A34 and we continued up the hill to Grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. We said goodbye to Grandma around 17:40. We set off onto Occupation Street and we saw white minibus YK08 PVA. We turned left onto the A34. We ran down into Trent Vale. We stopped at the pub and we went inside. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included ABC Supreme HM16 XPS going Southwards & First Potteries 32635 on a #22 to Longton and First Potteries 37159 on a #101 to Stafford. When it was time to go we got in the car to go pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we joined the Northbound A500. We came off the A500 and Stoke and we returned South down the A500 and into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we returned down onto the Northbound A500. We turned right on the Southbound A500 and at Sideway We went Eastwards along the A50. We came off the A50 by the BET365 Stadium and we ran Southwards down Stanley Matthews Way. We turned left onto the A5035 and we got home around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we composed a few e-mails and sorted a few things out. Later on we dropped mum off at her friends house. We ran onto the A5035 and ran through Dresden to the edge of Longton. We turned left onto Spring Garden Road and we continued to Near the end. After dropping mum off we returned along Spring Gargden Road. We turned left onto the A5035 and we did a u-turn to head back into Dresden and Blurton. We got back around 20:40. We then chilled out on the sofa doing e-mails and writing the until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Congleton 25-10-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
42553	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley, stop J1‎	23	First Potteries
67638	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Fenton Aldi	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton Aldi	Congleton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Congleton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out for his tea. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we went up City Road to JTF. Matthew brought a can of Coke and then waked back to the day centre. We then walked down to the bus stop. We went onto Christchurch Street and we saw Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534 on the Grove Road shuttle bus.

Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534 in Fenton

we turned left onto City Road. We stood at the bus stop to wait for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 42553 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 42553 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along 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 before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked along Bagnall Street and past the town hall and we went up Tontine Street and onto Parliamnet Row. We went to the pound bakery and we brought. Afterwards we went to Poundland and Matthew brought can of 2 cans of Pepsi. Matthew had a cheese oatcake from the oatcake stand. We walked back to the bus station to catch a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67638 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67638 in Hanley

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right into Birch Terrace. We followed the road around to the left onto Charles Street. At the top we turned right onto Old Hall Street before turning right onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We returned to the day centre and Matthew watched a DVD. When it was time to go back to the residential unit Matthew set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 67633 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67633 in Fenton

We also saw Afford rent-a-car HN16 CMZ going towards Longton.

Afford rent-a-car HN16 CMZ in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 112 in Fenton

Later on we saw white minibus GL64 CXS going towards Longton.

GL64 CXS in Fenton

Matthew then went to Aldi to do some shopping on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end where we turned left onto Victoria Road. In the shop Matthew picked up his weekly shopping and then went out for tea on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We ran down Victoria Road to Joiners sqaure and we turned right onto the A52. At Limekiln light we turned left onto the A5272 and we followed the road to the right through Northwood. We carried on to Birches Head and we continued along the A5272 into Sneyd Green and Smallthorne. We continued to the end of the road and then we turned right onto the A527. We did this road through Knypersley and Biddulph and forwards into Congleton town centre. we stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. For dinner Matthew had a Fried buttermilk chicken burger with fries followed by cheesecake. When it was time to go back we set off Westwards out of town and onto the A34. We turned around and went back into town and we joined the Southbound A527. We travelled back down the road around Biddulph and through Brindley Ford. We ran up the hill to Chell and we turned left onto High Lane. We ran into through Smallthorne and we ran through Sneyd Green and Birches Head. We followed the road to the left down the hill through Northwood and onto Limekiln Bank. We joined the A52 and we ran to Joiners square where we turned left onto Victoria Road. and we ran up to the top of the hill. We turned sharp right onto City Road we saw white minibus BX08 UXO. and we ran down to Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. 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 Meir / Newcastle 24-10-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Meir	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Meir	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Newcastle	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. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Lucky Seven SF60 HCX.

Lucky Seven SF60 HCX in Fenton

Around 09:00 we saw it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX to Meir.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

we got on the bus we saw Stanton's of Stoke WK07 FLP. We set off onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We continued onto Heron Street and we ran through Heron Cross and we joined the Eastbound A50. We ran through Longton and Normacot and we came of the A50 at Meir. We turned left onto the A520 a we ran North for a while. We turned right onto Woodville Road. We turned left onto Leason Road and then right onto Stansmore Road. We crossed Brookwood Drive onto Pinewood Crescent and we stopped. At The Crescent Matthew went to the toilet and then to the soft play area. After we had finished we returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Pinewood Crescent and we turned left onto Brookwood Drive we turned right onto Lyme Road and we continued onto South Walk. We turned right onto Colclough Road. We turned left onto Woodville Road and then left onto the A520. We ran down to Meir and then we turned right onto the westbound A50. We ran through Normacot and Longton and we came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We turned right onto the A50 Link Road and we ran up to City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew went on the computer. When it was time to go back to the residential unit Matthew set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 42554 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 42554 in Fenton

We also saw taxi minibus DU65 MHV going towards Longton.

DU65 MHV in Fenton

For tea we went out to the Arnold Machin pub in Newcastle on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off down City Road and we continued down to the A52. We went under the railway line and over the A500 before going around Stoke's one-way system. We came out of the other side onto Church Street and we ran up the hill onto Hartshill Road. We continued along the A52 through Hartshill and forwards onto George Street. We ran down the hill into Newcastle and we crossed over the roundabout onto Ironmarket. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. After Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we returned to the residential unit on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off along Ironmarket and over the roundabout onto the A53. We went around the one-way system onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke where we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #21 to Hanley. We went along Eleanora Street and onto Glebe Road and around the Stoke one-way system. We went onto Church street and we crossed over the A500 and under the railway line. We saw First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Keele. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into temple street and back to the residential unit. Back at the unit Matthew went to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Hanley. Matthew them chilled out in his room listening to music on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Buxton / Basford 23-10-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YJ62 RCO	Fenton	Buxton	Charter	Z Carz
YJ62 RCO	Buxton	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. A shuttle bus service will operate at frequent intervals between Mount Pleasant and Fenton run by Stanton's of Stoke. 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. Across the road we saw Afford Rent-A-Car HN16 CMZ.

Afford Rent-A-Car HN16 CMZ in Fenton

We also saw Northwood Day Centre SF53 LUW heading towards Stoke.

Northwood Day Centre SF53 LUW in Fenton

In the yard we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on bus to Buxton. It was Z Carz minibus YJ62 RCO. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left again onto Glebedale Road. We turned right City Road and we joined the A50 link road. We joined the A50 and we went Eastwards past Blythe Bridge to Uttoxeter. We ran Northwards up the A515 through Ashbourne and up to Buxton. We ran into town and we stopped at Wetherspoons. For dinner Matthew had a burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream washed down with a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sighting included High Peak 287 on a #442 service to Hartington and 693 on a TP service TM Travel 1178. Once we had finished eating we ran out of town and we saw 594 on a 190 to along the A53 and we continued Westwards into Leek and through town into Etruria. We joined the Southbound A500 and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We ran up into Fenton and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and We saw Intercity SF58 EXE going towards Longton.

Intercity SF58 EXE in Fenton

We also saw First Potteries 67647 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67647 in Fenton

We also saw First Potteries 32627 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 32627 in Fenton

We also saw First Potteries 67650 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67650 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

Later on we saw D&G Bus 30 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 30 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #11 towards Hanley.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

A few minutes later we came to pick Matthew up to take him out for tea. we set off down to the car. We ran onto Chrsitchurch Street and up Baker Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill under the railway line and over the A500 into Stoke town centre. We ran around the one-way system and we ran up Hartshill Road through Hartshill. We continued along the A52 to the edge of town and we turned right into Albert Street. At the traffic light we turned right onto A53 and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then we found mum who had saved us a table. I ordered the food and Matthew had a glass of Coke whilst we waited. The food arrived and Matthew had a burger and fries. He also helped us eating the some of the meat and sausage on our mixed grills. Whilst we ate we saw First Potteries 65727 on a #4 to Audley. For dessert Matthew had Chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Matthew went to the toilet again and then we left the pub and went to the car. We turned right onto the A53 and we went around the one-way system into Newcastle. We went past the bus station and then we went South down the A34. We ran through Trent Vale to Hanford and then we got onto the Northbound A500. We ran up to Sideway and then we went right onto the A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we ran through the lights onto Heron Street. We continued onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left Temple Street and back to the residential unit. As we went back inside we saw Harry Shaw RJI 6155 going towards Longton. We went upstairs an back into Matthew''s room and we wrote some more of the Blog. We said goodbye to Matthew around 19:30 and Matthew chilled out in his room. Later on Matthew had a slice of New York Cheesecake. 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.