Trip to Blurton / Newcastle 30-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

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

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Across the road we saw First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Newcastle. At 09:00 we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. At the day centre In the morning Matthew went to Sutherland School in Blurton. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and forwards onto Station Bridge Road and Heron Street. In Heron Cross we went straight across onto Blurton Road and over the A50. We carried on into Blurton along Blurton Road and forward onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive. At the centre Matthew used the toilet. He alson used the facilities. One we had finished we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off onto Beaconsfield Drive. At the end of Beaconsfield Drive we turned left onto Church Road. We ran down onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton into Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and over the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and then forwards onto Glebedale Road and to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had sausage, chips and gravy. In the afternoon Matthew went to the local pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street where we saw Stanton's of Stoke FJ13 CUU. At the pub Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. When it was time to go Matthew walked back onto Christchurch Street and and to the day service. 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 and back to the residential unit. Once back at the unit Matthew chilled out in his room for a while and used his computer. Outside we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

Also seen was black minibus BP18 HPX going towards Stoke.

BP18 HPX in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw silver minibus P40 ERA going towards Hanley.

P40 ERA in Fenton

Also seen out of the window was Global Travel BIG 8768 going towards Stoke. Later on we went to Newcastle in a car. We wens downstairs and got in the car and set off onto Temple Street. We turned left into Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke and on the one way system. We followed the road onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Street. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we followed the road around back onto Church Street. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we saw ABC Supreme HV18 GVR. We continued to the edge of Newcastle we ran onto George Street. We went forwards onto the ring road and we crossed the roundabout onto Ironmarket. We parked up and and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Matthew had a cheese and bacon beefburger with fries. For dessert he had chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. When we had finished we set off along Ironmarket to the High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we walked past the bus station. We walked onto the ring road and past the new council building and into the park. We got back in the car and we returned to Fenton in a car. We set off onto the roundabout and we turned right onto barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran down to Trent Vale. We turned left onto Harpfields Road and we went forwards onto Keelings Drive. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through Boothen into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line into Fenton. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went 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.

Trip to Hanley / Festival Park 29-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67655	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	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 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 Britannia Travel S100 KKE.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

Around 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. We continued to the day centre and we saw silver minibus YT12 VHP.

YT12 VHP in Fenton

At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went on the computer. For dinner Matthew had a cheese oatcakes followed by Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew went out to Hanley on the bus. We set off out of the day centre on to Christchurch Street. We waited for the bus to appear and a few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto 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 and 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. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and onto Tontine Street. We turned left onto Percy Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a Coke. Once we had finished we returned to the bus station. We set off onto Percy Street and we turned right onto Tontine Street. We were stopped by a promoter and given given a voucher for a cheap meal at McDonalds. We went straight onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63178 in Hanley

We stood at the stops outside the bus station to wait for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67655 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 67655 in Hanley

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. 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 turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We saw Harry Shaw YN15 EKX going towards Stoke.

Harry Shaw YN15 EKX in Fenton

Also seen was Copeland's Tours MIB 302 going towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 302 in Fenton

Later on we went to Festival Park. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley. We turned left onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 63176 on #11 to Hanley. we ran down the hill and forwards onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran up to Etruria and we joined the Eastbound A53. We ran up to Festival park and we turned left. We turned left onto marina way and we parked up in the car park. We went to the pub and Matthew used the toilet. He had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a carvery with turkey, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, carrots and gravy. For dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake with custard. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in a car. We set off onto the Westbound A53 and we ran up to Etruria. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran up to Stoke. We came off the A500 and we turned left onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Stafford 28-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63101	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65041	Newcastle BS	Stafford, Chell Road	11	First Potteries
65034	Stafford BS	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63171	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to visit 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 63172 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 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 out on the bus. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We walked down the road to the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes alter we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63101 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. We saw D&G Bus 42 on a #2 to Westbury Park. A short while later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65041 on a #101 to Stafford. We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and we continued down to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. After going around the one-way system and onto Stafford Road. We crossed over the A34 onto Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We saw former Western Greyhound minibus WK53 EUT. We rejoined the A34 at the roundabout where the A51 goes Eastwards and we ran Southwards through the fast section on the A34 to the A513 roundabout. We ran the last couple of miles into town down the A34 onto Foregate Street and we turned right onto Chell Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off into Wilko's car park and we walked past the toilets onto Broad Street. We crossed over the road and we went to the café. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished in the café we walked along Stafford Street and left onto Gaolgate. We walked around the corner to the bus station and we waited for the bus back to Newcastle. After a short while the bus back to Hanley appeared. It was First Potteries 65039 on a #101 to Hanley We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle bus station before we sat down. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for the next bus back Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63171 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards then 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 onto Christchurch Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out before going to uncle Daves. We saw D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 111 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 in Fenton

After a few minutes we saw First Potteries 63171 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63171 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was white minibus G14 SBX going towards Longton.

G14 SBX in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Meadows DX65 DMV going towards Stoke.

Meadows DX65 DMV in Fenton

After a while we saw Z Carz YN11 AHJ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz YN11 AHJ in Fenton

When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Matthew had some cheesecake and a can of Tango orange. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. Later on he had another slice of cheesecake and a few digestive biscuits and custard creams. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. at the end of Smithpool Road we crossed over City Road and we walked along the private road on which the Bath are situated and onto Victoria Road. We continued down Victoria Road to Aldi. Matthew did his weekly shop and afterwards returned to his home in a Lucky seven taxi. We set off up Victoria Road and we turned right into Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went 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.

Trip to Hanley / Longton 27-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65040	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
63178	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries
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 to Hanley on the bus later on. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 67634 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 First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street and into the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went on the computer. For dinner Matthew had a jacket potato with tuna followed by a Bakewell tart. In the afternoon Matthew went to Hanley on the bus. We set off on foot onto City Road. We crossed over City Road and we walked up to Victoria Place to wait for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65040 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65040 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we saw First Potteries 67654 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We got up and got off the bus at the stop outside the bus station. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street onto Stafford Street. We saw First Potteries 67649 on a #3 to Crewe. We continued onto Tontine Street and through Tontine Square and we stopped at Harleys. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished we walked along Parliament Row onto Old Hall Street. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we walked to the bus station. At the stop outside the bus station we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #6 to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63178 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. 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 saw Stanton's of Stoke BX63 BFF. 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 turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto City Road. We ran up onto King Street past an old pub which has now been reopened as something else, 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. For tea Matthew had a burger and fries followed by a red velvet cheesecake. Afterwards we returned to Fenton in car. 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. Later, we went to the disco Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and 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. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. After a session on the dance floor Matthew returned home in Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and 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 turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. 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 St Helens / Old Swan 24-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
3012	Earlestown BS	St Helens BS	34	Arriva NW&W
11112	St Helens BS	Prescot, Church Street	10A	Stagecoach Merseyside
10547	Prescot, Church Street	Old Swan, Queens Drive	10A	Stagecoach Merseyside
4557	Old Swan, Clayford Crescent	Woolton, Kings Drive	81A	Arriva NW&W
4605	Woolton, Manor Road	St Helens BS	89	Arriva NW&W

Today we decided to re-visit St Helens. We had checked the weather for today and it was cool cloudy weather. We gave Matthew a list of destinations in the North West and Midlands and from the list he chose St Helens. Other than check the roads on AA road watch we did no other research. Matthew got up around 10:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After getting ready we set off around A5035 onto the Westbound A5035. We ran past Stanley Matthew Way into Trentham and we stopped at the BP garage to top up with petrol. Whilst we filled up we saw D&G 171 on a #14 to Hanley. Once we had filled up we we set off onto the Eastbound A5035 and we turned left onto Stanley Matthews Way. We past past the BET365 stadium where preparations were on their way for the Stoke City vs QPR game. We got onto the Westbound A50 and at Sideway we joined the Northbound A500. Travelling up the A500 we saw silver coach YD67 MKO & Carvers DF57 UON. We joined the M6 at Junction 16 and we ran Northwards through the roadworks. Travelling up the M6 we saw Kier WR17 JFU, Shearings 138, an unidentified National Express liverried coach on a #539 to Bournemouth, Happy Days 229 & silver minibus DG68 OMH. We came off the M6 at junction 21A and went Westwards along the M62 for one junction. Once off the M62 we went Northwards up the A49 into Newton. We past through the town and we turned left onto the A572. We ran for a couple of miles and we turned left onto Market Street by the Texaco petrol station. We turned right onto Tamworth Street and right onto Lord Street and into the car park. We parked up and we walked along Lord Street and around the corner onto Legh street and into the pub. Due to a problem the pub wasn't serving food today. Matthew went to the toilet and then we went through the bus station to Tamworth Street to Crumpets, where we used to eat in Earlestown before the pub was opened. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. He also helped mum to eat her sausage and cheese toastie. Once we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we went out and around the corner to the bus station. We only had to wait a few seconds and we saw dud Arriva NW&W 3012 approaching on a #34 to St Helens.

Arriva NW&W 3012 in Earlestown bus station

We got on the bus and we brought Arriva NW Day saver ticket at £5.50 each before we sat down near to the back of the bus. The bus set off back onto Tamworth Street and we turned left onto Market Street. We joined the A572 and we went Westwards through Ashton Green and Parr. In Parr we passed dud Arriva NW&W 2525 on a #31 Parr service. We joined the A58 and we came into the town centre along Corporation Street. The bus emptied out on Bickerstaff Street where we got up and got off the bus. Also on Bickerstaff Street was Arriva NW&W 2902 on a #20 to Earlestown.

Arriva NW&W 2902 in St Helens bus station

We had a walk around the bus station whilst we decided what bus we could do next. We saw required Stagecoach Merseyside 11112 on layover in between runs on the #10A to Liverpool.

Stagecoach Merseyside 11112 in St Helens bus station

We walked onto Corporation Street to look at the vehicles on Layover. We saw required Arriva NW&W 4441 on layover in between runs on the #10A to Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 4441 in St Helens bus station

We continued around the bus station and into the middle stands. We saw Hatton's Dennis Dart MX06 ULP on the #12 St Helens town centre circular.

Hatton's MX06 ULP in St Helens bus station

We made a quick enquiry in the office to see if the #10A was still a quality bus partnership. With the fact checked we decided to do Stagecoach double decker 11112 on the #10A as we had never seen a Stagecoach double decker work this service before. We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Day Saver tickets to the driver. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Merseyside 11112 before we went upstairs and sat down.

Inside Stagecoach Merseyside 11112

The bus set off out of the bus station through town and past the new Nando's and Cinema. We joined the A58 and we ran Westwards before we turned off the main road to head towards Thatto Heath down Lugsmore Lane where we passed Stagecoach Merseyside 24180 on a #10 to St Helens. We continued South through Nutgrove and over the railway line at Rainhill. Here we joined the A57 for the run towards Prescot. We passed Whiston hospital where we saw silver shuttle buses 2, We went around the town to the North and we got up and got off the bus just to the North of the bus station. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Merseyside 11112 before it continued on towards Liverpool.

Stagecoach Merseyside 11112 in Prescot

Once off the bus, we popped into the Sun Inn where Matthew went to the toilet before we had a can of Coke from behind the bar. After Matthew had drank the Coke we went back outside to meet uncle Dave. We decided to go back to the same bus stop and catch another #10A further on towards Liverpool. There was a display at the bus stop and it said that the next #10A would be a Stagecoach one. A few minutes later we saw a Stagecoach double decker approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was required Stagecoach Merseyside 10547 on a #10 A to Liverpool.

Stagecoach Merseyside 10547 in Prescot

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva NW Day Saver ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We ran out of Prescot and we ran forwards onto the A58 and we crossed over the M57. We continued a further mile or so into Page Moss. We travelled along the dual carriageway for a further mile or so and we entered the Dovecot area and we continued for another mile past Alder Hay hospital and into the bustling region of old Swan by the out ring road. We crossed the ring road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Merseyside 10547 as it continued towards Liverpool.

Stagecoach Merseyside 10547 in Old Swan

Once off the bus we walked towards the Woolton bound stop. On the way we saw Arriva NW&W 2667 on a #61 to Bootle.

Arriva NW&W 2667 in Old Swan

We walked around the corner and we waited for the next Southbound bus. there was a bit of a gap in the service and we had to wait around 20 minutes. Whilst we waited Matthew had a Milky Way. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was required Arriva NW&W 4557 on a #81A to Liverpool Airport.

Arriva NW&W 4557 in Old Swan

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva NW Day Saver tickets to the driver before we went upstairs. The bus set of down the ring road and we ran southwards towards Broadgreen. instead of continuing along over the fly over the bus diverts down onto the roundabout. We rejoined the A5058 and we ran South into Childwall. At Childwall Fiveways we ran onto Childwall Prior Road. We ran forwards onto Childwall Park Avenue and at the roundabout we went left onto Woolton Road. We ran forwards for another 1/2 mile and then we came back into familiar teritory as we passed Gateacre Brow where the #89 turns towards Belle Vale. We continued along the road into Woolton and as we approached we saw the town was incredibly busy. We decided to get up and get of the bus here. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4557 as it continued towards the airport.

Arriva NW&W 4557 in Woolton

Once off the bus we fought our way through the crowds and we turned left onto Kings Drive. We went to Sainsbury's through the back entrance and Matthew used the toilet. We brought a bottle of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars and we paid for the them at the kiosk. We went out of the back entrance and up Kings Drive. We turned left onto Speke Road and we walked Southwards to the next bus stop. We waited for a few minutes for the next St Helens bound bus. A few minutes later we saw a double decker approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was required Arriva NW&W 4605 on a #89 to St Helens.

Arriva NW&W 4605 in Woolton

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva NW Day Saver ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. 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 where we saw EU08 FHD on a #3 to Huyton. We left the 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. 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 straight through onto Hall Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4605 before it returned to Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 4605 in St Helens bus station

We continued along Corporation Street and we saw Arriva NW&W 713 on layover.

Arriva NW&W 713 in St Helens bus station

Also seen was Arriva NW&W 4414 on layover in between runs on the #10A.

Arriva NW&W 4414 in St Helens bus station

We met up with mum and we walked back to the car. We set off along Corporation Street and we joined the Eastbound A58. We veered right onto the A572 and we ran out of town and into Earlestown. We stopped at the Texaco petrol station and we filled up with petrol. Once we had filled up we continued along the A49 to Newton. We turned right onto the A49 and as we travelled Southwards we passed Ogdens S10 JDO & Hilton Trvel 6627 VF. We continued South to Winwick and we veered left onto the A49 link road. We joined the M6 at junction 22 and we headed Southwards. As we travelled Southwards on the M6 we saw an unidentified National Express liverired coach(#540). Travelling through the road work section on the motorway we were passed by Centurion Travel YS17 UFG.

Centurian Travel YS17 UFG on the M6

Further South we were passed by The Kings Ferry WJ16 OHV.

The Kings Ferry WJ16 OHV on the M6

We continued down the M6 and we saw silver minibuses YS18 LHF & DG16 BWY. We were also passed by a 3rd coach, Gwyn Jones BF10 VCK.

Gwyn Jones BF10 VCK on the M6

At junction 16 we joined the Southbound A500. On the A500 we saw Birmingham International BJ15 TWD. We came off the A500 at Sideway and we went Eastwards along the A50 to Longton. At Longton we ran along the high level A50 and we did a u-turn at the East end of town to see what was parked up at Z Carz. We turned left into Willow Row and we saw Z Carz Vauxhall minibus DG10 VMO in the compound.

Z Carz DG10 VMO in Longton

We ran Westwards along the A50 and we cam of at Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We continued up to Church Road and we turned right into Beaconsfield Avenue and back home at 19:30. For a late tea bangers and mash with carrots followed by Bakewell tart. We did an e-mail and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew went to bed around 00:00.... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Newcastle 23-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67635	Blurton. Magdalen Road	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. It was also black Friday also he was going to see Grandma later on and going to the pub and returning to Blurton for a long weekend. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day centre we saw Jayjays Travel PO58 XFX.

Jayjays Travel PO58 XFX in Fenton

Also seen was Z Carz PO55 URU going towards Heron Cross.

Z Carz PO55 URU in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and we continued to the day centre. Outside the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew did some baking. He made a chocolate cake with chocolate butter cream filling. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. After dinner Matthew went to the pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When it was time to go Matthew walked onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. I turned up around 14:30 just after Matthew. We went upstairs to his room to get ready to leave. We got things ready and we left the residential unit just after 14:50. We went downstairs and we got into the car. We drove onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and into Heron Cross. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 15:00. When we got home Matthew had toast and a glass of Cherry Coke. 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 for our bus we saw Plants JP18 NTS going into Blurton.

Plants JP18 NTS in Blurton

A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67635 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67635 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we saw First Potteries 67633 on a #22 to Longton. We went over the railway line into Trentham. We ran up the hill into Hanford passing First Potteries 67654 on the final #22 turn. We turned right into Wilson Road. We ran down Church Lane We continued down onto the A34. We crossed under the A500 and we ran into Trent Vale. We turned right into Harpfields Road. We continued forwards on Hilton Road passing D&G 159 on a #9 to Biddulph. we turned into the hospital. We ran through and we saw First Potteries 32650 on a #25 to Hanley and ABC Supreme HV17 KVO. We turned right onto the A34. A couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 65037 which was right behind us on the #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65037 in Newcastle

We walked up the hill to Grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car. We set off just after 17:40 and we ran down Victoria Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. We walked into the pub and sat down out our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included E-zec patient transport OU18 CEO, First Potteries 65033 on a #101 to Stafford and D&G bus 39 running Southbound empty towards the depot. Once we had finished eating we set off to uncle Dave's to pick him up. We ran down the A34 and we joined the A500 at Hanford. We went North up the A500 to Sideway and we went Eastwards along the A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up and we saw First Potteries 67662 on a #23A to Newstead. Once we had picked him up we ran up to Heron Street and we crossed over the A50. We continued into Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:30. 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 doing e-mails and writing the until bedtime around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Basford 22-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63175	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
65729	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Adrian Street	6	First Potteries
LK13 CYZ	Fenton	Tunstall	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
LK13 CYZ	Tunstall	Fenton	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus to Hanley. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. Across the road we saw First Potteries 63099 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued up City Road and we walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw Global Travel BIG 9854.

Global Travel BIG 9854 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63175 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Tontine Street. We walked through Tontine Square and into the Intu Potteries shopping centre. Matthew went to Primark and did some shopping. Once we had finshed in the shopping centre we walked along Parliament Row and we went to McDonalds. Matthew had a big tasty burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked onto old Hall Street and we turned left onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We went to the stops outside the bus station to wait for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65729 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 65729 in Hanley

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. 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. Once off the bus we set off on foot on the road at the back of Victoria Road and we walked down William Street and onto Manor Street. We crossed over City Road and we went back to the residential unit. We went to Tunstall on Stanton's of Stoke LK13 CYZ. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We joined the A52 and we went under the railway line and over the A500. We got onto the Northbound A500 and we ran up through Stoke and Etruria up to Porthill roundabout. We ran up to Trubshaw Cross and we veered left onto Brownhills Road. We followed the road around onto Williamson Street and we turned left onto Scotia Road. We turned right onto Queens Avenue and we stopped at the Park. We returned to Fenton on Stanton's of Stoke LK13 CYZ. We set off up Queen's Avenue and we turned left onto Scotia Road. We turned right onto Williamson Street and left onto Brownhills Road. At Trubshaw cross ed we ran forwards onto the A5271 and we went down to Porthill Roundabout. We got onto the Southbound A500 and we ran up through Etruria to Stoke. We came of the A500 and we turned left onto City Road. We went under the railway line up to Smithpool Road and we turned right. We turned left onto Temple Street and we got off the bus before we went back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. We saw Mencap EK03 GXH heading towards Longton.

Mencap EK03 GXH in Fenton

We went to Basford. We went down to the car and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. We went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We turned right into Albert Street and we turned right onto the A53. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a burger and chips followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream, washed down with a glass of Coke. Highlight's of the bus sightings include Global Travel BIG 9854 going towards Etruria and First Potteries 67639 on a #4 to Hanley. After we had finished Matthew visited the toilet again. We returned to the car and we travelled back to Fenton. We turned left onto the A53 and we ran Eastwards Etruria. We joined the Northbound A500 and we came off at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we went 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.