Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 31-07-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63172	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
32630	Newcastle BS	Stoke, stop N	25	First Potteries
41502	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67157	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
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 was also going out on the bus later and going to the disco. 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 67157 on a #23 to Newstead. we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew we on the computer. For dinner Matthew had a jacket potato with tuna followed by a Bakewell tart. In the afternoon Matthew went out to Newcastle on the bus. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road. As we passed the car hire place we saw Afford Rent-A-Car MK67 UEN.

Afford Rent-A-Car MK67 UEN in Fenton

We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 112 in Fenton

After a short while we saw First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got a picture of First Potteries 63172.

First Potteries 63172 in Newcastle bus station

Once we got off the bus we walked along Hassell Street on the High Street. We stoped at Poundland and Matthew did some shopping. Once we had finished we returned along Hassell Street back to bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. We saw First Potteries 32630 on a #25 so we decided to do that back to Stoke.

First Potteries 32630 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before going upstairs and sitting down. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital we saw ABC Supreme KX14 EBZ and we ran through the grounds and onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Church Street and we crosed over the A500. We walked up City Road under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we stopped at the shop on the corner of Eddison Street. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We crossed over Smithpool Road and we continued up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out and use his computer. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw Roseville HK65 HPY going towards Stoke.

Roseville HK65 HPY in Fenton

After a short while we saw First Potteries 67632 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67632 in Fenton

We went to Hanley on the bus. We set off onto Temple Street and walked through onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford Rent-A-Car minibus CN18 RHX.

Afford Rent-A-Car CN18 RHX in Fenton

We stood at the bus stop and waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63098 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63098 in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 122 on a #1 to park Site.

D&G 122 in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 41502 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 41502 in Fenton

We got on the bus and booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. After crossing over the A500 we ran into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We followed the one-way system around onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we ran under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. After stopping briefly outside the railway station we turned right onto College Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We continued onto Cleveland Road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued along Bethesda Street before turning right onto John Street. We ran up the hill into the bus station and onto stand. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 32649 on a #32 to Uttoxeter. We left the bus station and we walked up Lichfield Street. We continued onto Stafford Street and we saw First Potteries 65002 on a #18 to Leek.

First Potteries 65002 in Hanley

A short while later we saw First Potteries 67603 on a #3A to Talke.

First Potteries 67603 in Hanley

Further along Stafford Street we saw First Potteries 67648 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 67648 in Hanley

We carried on towards Debenhams and we saw First Potteries 32081 on a #8 to Ball Green. We walked up Lamb Street into Tontine Square and we turned right onto Upper Market Street. We continued onto Parliament Row We walked back onto Parliament Row and we visited the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had For dinner Matthew had a Chicken burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we went up Tontine Street and back to the bus station. We waited for the next #23 back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw The Travellers Choice BX65 WCN on a #333 to Blackpool. A few minutes later we saw it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67157 in Hanley bus station

we got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 32639 on a #25 to Keele. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew chilled out in his room and used his computer. Out of the window we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in the car park.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Later on we went to the disco in Newcastle. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Temple Street ansd we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. We ran over the A500 and we went around the one-way system. We ran up Hartshill Road and we continued down George Street into Newcastle. We ran along the A527 and we went North up the A34. Near to the KFC we turned left onto Robertson Avenue. We crossed forwards onto Douglas Road and forwards to the disco. We spent some time at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and a glass of coke. After doing some dancing we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We ran back to the A34 and we went South into Newcastle. We turned left onto the A527 and we ran up to the Jubilee Roundabout. We ran around the one-way system onto George Street and we ran into Hartshill. We ran down Hartshill Road into Stoke and we went around the one-way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and onto City Road before going under the railway line. We climbed the hill and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. 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 Broadheath / Crackley 30-07-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YJ62 LSX	Fenton	Broadheath	Charter	Z Carz
YJ62 LSX	Broadheath	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. It was also the day that a Farmhouse Inn pub and restaurant opens in Broadheath on today. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we First Potteries 67636 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67636 in Fenton

Transport for the journey it was Z Carz YJ62 LSX. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. 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 up to Talke and we joined the Northbound A500. We came off the A550 and we joined the Northbound M6 and we ran up to junction 19. We came of the motorway onto the A556 and we ran Northwards onto the A56. We continued towards Atrincham and we turned left onto Sunderland Road and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a glass of coke and went to the toilet. For dinner Matthew had a carvery with carrots and roast potatoes with mash. For dessert Matthew had a chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in Z Carz YJ62 LSX. We got on the bus and we set off along Sunderland Road. We turned right onto the A56 and we ran Southwards through Altrincham and ran down to the A556. We ran down to the motorway and we got onto the Southbound M6. We ran down to junction 16 and we came off onto the A500. We ran Southwards through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 in Stoke. We left right onto City Road and wee ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road. we turned left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to wait for me to arrive and to use his computer. whilst waiting we saw Autocabs SF58 EWL going towards Heron Cross.

Autocabs SF58 EWL in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 122 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 122 in Fenton

After a short while we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63097 in Fenton

Also seen was Autocabs SF07 DKJ going towards Hanley.

Autocabs SF07 DKJ in Fenton

Later on we saw City Cabs DG55 FLK going towards Heron Cross.

City Cabs DG55 FLK in Fenton

After a while we saw Lucky Seven SM12 HGX going towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven SM12 HGX in Fenton

Also seen was E-zec patient transport YN15 FKB going towards Hanley.

E-zec patient transport YN15 FKB in Fenton

Outside in the yard we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX arriving.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Also see was an unidentified red minibus WU11 OHE going towards Longton.

WU11 in Fenton

We turned up to pick Matthew up and after he got ready we went downstairs to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We ran down George Street into Newcastle and we turned right onto Ryecroft. We turned right onto A34 and we ran north through Cross Heath up to Crackley and we stopped at the pub. matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. He had a mixed grill followed by Lemon Meringue pie and ice cream. Whilst we ate we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 229 running Southwards down the A34. Once we had finished eating we returned to Fenton in the car. We set off Northwards up the A34 and we crossed over the roundabout. At the next roundbout we turned left and we went Southwards down Talke Road. We continued onto Liverpool Road and onto Crackley Bank. We turned left onto High Street and we ran through Chesterton. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran through Cross Heath into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. We continued onto the Southbound A34 we missed the turned left onto The Avenue. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a can of Irn Bru. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Talke Pits 28-07-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65727	Hanley BS	Talke, Swan House	3A	First Potteries
65727	Talke, Swan House	Newcastle BS	4A	First Potteries
67656	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Later on Matthew was going out on the bus and going to the disco. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 113 in Fenton

When it was time to go we set off onto Temple Street and walked through onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford Rent-A-Car minibus EU67 VML outside their yard. Once we had finished we walked back out onto City Road and we saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G 119 in Fenton

We got to the bus stop and we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 112 in Fenton

We waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw abus turn around the corner. AS it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

We got on the bus and booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. After crossing over the A500 we ran into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We followed the one-way system around onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we ran under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. After stopping briefly outside the railway station we turned right onto College Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We continued onto Cleveland Road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued along Bethesda Street before turning right onto John Street. We ran up the hill into the bus station and onto stand. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we saw D&G Bus 43 on a 'Nines' to Biddulph. Matthew went to the toilet and waited for a bus. We decided to do First Potteries 65727 on a #3A to Talke.

First Potteries 65727 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 was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 65727.

Inside First Potteries 65727

We set off through the bus station where we saw dud Arriva Midlands 2966 on a #164 to Market Drayton. We ran down John Street and right onto Bethesda Street. We ran forwards onto Marsh Street and we turned right onto Trinity Street. We turned left onto Stafford Street and we stopped to pick up a few more passengers. 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. At the bottom of the hill we turned left onto The Avenue. We ran forwards onto First Avenue and we ran to the end. We turned left onto the A34 and at the light we ran straight onto Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto Swan Bank and we turned left onto Chester Road. We decided do go through to Hanley. The bus continued along Chester Road Ashenough Road. We turned left onto Monument Road and left onto High Street. We continued down through Talke along High Street and at the roundabout we went forwards onto Talke Road. We crossed over the A500 and we continued onto Liverpool Road. We ran down Crackley Bank over Parkhouse West Road. We turned left onto London Road and at roundabout we went left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A34 and we ran Southwards through Cross Heath through to the edge of Newcastle, We veered left onto Liverpool Road and we turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and we turned right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and we went into Wilko to do some shopping. Once we ad finished there we walked back down onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street. We stopped at Wrights Pies and Matthew brought a sausage roll and a can of Coke. Once we had finished in Wright's Pies we walked down the High Street and we turned left onto Hassell Street. We went back to the bus station and Matthew ate his sausage rolled washed down with a can of Coke. We waited for the next bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67656 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67656 in Newcastle bus station

We walked around to the stand and we decided to do First Potteries 67656. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we saw First Potteries 67602 on a #11 to Newcastle. We crossed over City Road and we walked through to Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw Lightning Travel MX54 VVF parked up on the road opposite.

Lightning Travel MX54 VVF in Fenton

For tea matthew went out. We set off onto Temple Street amd we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill to the A52. We went under the railway line and we turned left onto the Southbound A500. We ran past Sideway to Hanford. We joined the Northbound A34 and we ran under the A500 into Trent Vale. After we passed Tesco we turned left onto Clayton Lane. We veered left to continue up Clayton Lane and we turned right onot the Northbound A519. At the next junction after the petrol station we turned left onto Seabridge Lane. We ran into the station for nearly a mile and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and than we found a seat in the lounge before ordering the food. Matthew had a chicken and beef burger with chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had a chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. After we had finished eating we got back into the car and we returned to Fenton in the car. We set off along Seabridge Lane and we turned left onto the Northbound A519. We ran into Newcastle and we went around the roundabout onto Barracks Road and past the bus station. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout onto the A53 and we ran through Basford to Etruria. We got onto the Southbound A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the railway line and up into Fenton. We continued up City Road before turning right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew spent a little time in his room chilling out. later on he went out to Hanley in a car. We set off onto Temple Street amd we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. We crossed over the roundabout at Joiners Square onto Lichfield Street and the taxi stopped near to the bus station. We set off on foot up Lichfield Street and we ran forwards onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto Trinity Street and we turned right onto Foundry Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a drink of Coke and spent an hour or two listening to music and dancing. When it was time to go home we walked along Foundry Street. We turned left onto Trinity Street and right onto Stafford Street. We continued onto Lichfield Street and we called for a taxi. We were picked up by an Intercity taxi. We ran along Birch Terrace and forwards onto Charles Street. We turned right onto Old Hall Street and we turned right onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we ran forwards onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Later on Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to West End / Hanley 27-07-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	West End	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	West End	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67655	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
138	Newcastle BS	Hanley, stop B 4	85	D&G
67159	Hanley BS	Fenton, Raglan Walk	23A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Hanley on the bus later on. Matthew got up 08:00. and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to go to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 67660 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. We continued along Christchurch Street and into the day centre. In the morning Matthew went out on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Christchurch Street We ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road. At Heron Cross we joined the Westbound A50 and we ran down to Sideway. We turned left onto the Southbound A500 and we ran down to the motorway. We got onto the Southbound M6 and we ran down through Staffordshire anf the West Midlands. We got onto the Southbound M42 and we ran around the West Midlands to the M40. We ran South through Warwickshire into Oxfordshire and we came off the M40 at junction 9. We travelled Southwards down the A34 around Oxford, Newbury and Winchester. We joined the Southbound M3 and we came off at junction 14 into the Eastbound M27. We came off at the following junction and we went North otwards the airport. We turned right onto Wide Lane and at the end we turned left onto the A27. We turned left onto Allington Lane and we arrived at our destination. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards did the treetop trail. For dinner Matthew had egg sandwich washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX for the journey back to Fenton. We set off along Allington Lane and we turned right onto the A27. We turned right onto Wide Lane and we turned left to join the Westbound M27. We went to the next junction and we joined the Northbound M3. We ran around winchester and we joined the Northbound A34. We ran north bypassing Newmbury and Oxford and we joined the Northbound M40 at junction 9. We ran North to the end of the M40 and we joined the Northbound M42. We ran around the East side of the West Midlands and we joined the Westbound M6. WE ran along the M6 throughthe West Midlands and Staffordshire as far as junction 15 where we cam off onto the A500. We travelled North up to Sideway and then we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Mathew went upstairs to use his computer and chill out. Until it was time to go out Matthew watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63172 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 65037 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65037 in Fenton

Later on we went out on the bus. We set off onto temple Street and walked through onto City Road. We saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford Rent-A-Car minibus HN16 CNA outside their yard.

Afford Rent-A-Car HN16 CNA in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67655 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67655 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and went back to the bus station to wait for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw D&G bus 138 on a #85 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We crossed the rounadabout onto the A53 and we ran around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street to the edge of Newcastle and we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Etruria Vale Road. We turned right onto Clough Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left ont Broad Street and we got up and got off the bus oppsitre the Potteries museum and art gallery. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of D&G Bus 138 as it continued towards Hanley bus station.

D&G 138 in Hanley

Once off the bus Matthew we walked up Broad Street and forwards onto Piccadilly. We crossed over Stafford Street and we walked up through Tontine Square to the intu Potteries hopping centre. We went up to the first floor and we dtopped at Druckers Vienna Patteserie. Matthew had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished we walked onto Parliament Row and we stopped at Pound Bakery. Matthew had some sausage rolls. We walked to Old Hall Street and we continued down Lichfield Street to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23A to Newstead.

First Potteries 67159 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 was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67159.

Inside First Potteries 67159

We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Temple Street and back to the residential unit and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Matthew we upstairs and returned to his room. Matthew went to the unit to chill out. He went on his computer and watched 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 Hanley / Congleton 25-07-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Hanley	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Hanley	Congleton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Congleton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67151	Fenton, Fenton Manor	Fenton, Adj Railway Bridge	23A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to visit his uncle Dave later on. 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 63176 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63176 in Fenton

We set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to Hanley on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we ran across the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto Regent Road and we stopped at the church where Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a drink of orange. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Downey Street and we turned left onto Jasper Street. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we turned right onto Regent Road. We went forwards onto Cleveland Road and we turned left onto College Road. We turned right onto Wellesley Street and we went forwards onto Shelton New Road. We stopped at the other day centre to pick up another service user and then we continued back along Cemetery Road and Caledonia Road. We turned left onto Stoke Road and we turned right onto Wellesley Street. We turned left onto College Road and we turned right onto Cleveland Road. We continued onto Regent Road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street. At the roundabout in Joiners Square we we turned left 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 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 Staffordshire County Council welfare bus DK17 BEU. and we ran down to Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use the computer. We saw Lucky Seven SA08 WCK going towards Longton.

Lucky Seven SA08 WCK in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw blue minibus SF14 BVX going towards Stoke.

SF14 BVX in Fenton

Also seen was Innserve YJ65 ??? going towards Stoke.

Innserve YJ65 in Fenton

After a few minutes we saw Z Carz YJ62 LSX going towards Hanley.

Z Carz YJ62 LSX in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63099 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63099 in Fenton

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. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran through the private road on which the swimming baths are situated. At the end we turned left onto City Road and right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went to see his uncle Dave. When it was time to go we set off on foot onto Temple Street and we walked down to Smithpool Road. We walked down City Road and we crossed over the road to the bus stop. We waited for the next #23A so we could go to uncle Dave's. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23A to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Mount Pleasant. The bus set off up City Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. When we got to the railway bridge over the line to Derby we got up and got off the bus. We then continued along Smithpool Road before turning right onto the path the leads onto Willowdale Avenue. We went onto Whieldon Road and we went to uncle Dave's house. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots followed by a slice of toffee cheesecake. later on he had a drink of Tango orange and a few digestive biscuits. Matthew chill out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home in a car. We set off onto Wheildon Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we turned right onto Temple Street. . Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.