Trip to Longton / Newcastle 31-10-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67637	Fenton, Christchurch Street	Longton, Market Street	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out 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. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw black minibus BM68 ??? going towards Hanley.

BM68 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was white minibus DN12 XOE heading towards Hanley.

DN12 XOE in Fenton

After a while we saw white minibus R191 UAC going towards Longton.

R191 UAC in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 111 in Fenton

We went downstairs and we walked through onto City Road. We crossed over at the crossing and we headed to the stop outside the shops. We waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67637 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67637 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up City Road and forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the street and we headed up Transport Lane. We crossed over The Strand and we cut through the passage past Next and we headed towards Tesco. We used the cash machine and afterwards we headed into Tesco. and we went outside to book a taxi. The taxi appeared and it was an Autocabs taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Baths Road. We turned right onto the Westbound A50. 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 we saw Intercity SJ16 EYF. We followed the road around back onto Church Street. We ran up the hill into Hartshill we saw First Potteries 67651 on a #11 to Hanley. and edge 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 saw ABC Supreme HV18 FHH. 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 saw First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Hanley. 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 upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer, He also are a butterfly cake and watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 44515 on a #23 to Newstead. Matthew went downstairs to have a Halloween party. Matthew ate a few ham sandwiches as well as sausage rolls. He also ate a few party rings and a small bag of Haribo washed down with a glass of Coke. After the party Matthew went back upstairs to his room to chill out. 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 Blackpool 30-10-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
Y13 POS	Fegg Hayes	Blackpool	Charter	Paul's of Stoke
Y13 POS	Blackpool	Fegg Hayes	Charter	Paul's of Stoke

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going on a day trip to Blackpool. Matthew got up around 06:55 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. As the coach was leaving from Fegg Hayes. We went downstairs and we saw it was an Autocabs taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off along Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and we joined the A52. We went under the railway line and we turned right onto the Northbound A527. We ran through Etruria and Longport and we came off the A500 onto the Eastbound A527. We ran up the hill and across the top on Tunstall. We crossed over the A50 and we continued through Chell and over the roundabout. We went down the hill a few hundred yards before turning right onto Fegg Hayes Road. We stopped outsite the Chatterley Valley Community Centre and we got out of the taxi. Matthew went to the toilet and waited for the coach to arrive. A short time later the coach appeared. It was required Paul's of Stoke Y13 POS.

Paul's of Stoke Y13 POS in Fegg Hayes

We got on the coach and we sat down in our allocated seats. We set off along Fegg Hayes Road and we turned left onto Oxford Road. We turned left onto the A527 and we ran through Chell and over the A50. We ran down the hill and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran Northwards up the M6. We ran through Cheshire and into Lancashire and to the East of Preston. We joined the Westbound M55 and we ran to the end. We ran forwards onto Yeadon Way and we ran up to the coach park near to Bloomfield Road where we got up and got off the coach. Once we had parked up we headed along Seasiders Way and we walked into the centre of Blackpool. First stop off the day was at Blackpool Tower. When we arrived Matthew went to the toilet. We visited the dungeons and Matthew enjoyed being locked in a cage and having his picture taken! Afterwards we went up to the top of the tower. Matthew took picture of the views from the tower, including the new building next door which is currently just a steel frame. When we had finished in the tower we went for dinner. We walked along Bank Hey Street onto New Bonny Street an we visited Coral Island for dinner. Matthew had sausage chips and beans washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we headed along New Bonny Street onto the promenade. We saw Stagecoach Lancashire 15467 on a #68 to Preston.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15467 in Blackpool

We continued walking down to Central Pier and we walked along the pier. We visited the facilities and Matthew took a picture of the South Pier from near to the end. When we had finished on the pier we headed Northwards up the promenade. We saw Catch22Bus KP04 GZM on a #21 to St Annes.

Catch22Bus KP04 GZM in Blackpool

A few minutes later we saw Blackpool Transport 454 on a #11 to Lytham.

Blackpool Transport 454 in Blackpool

We headed into the Sealife Centre and Matthew had a look around at all the fish and other seabourne wildlife they have in there. These included crabs, starfish, eels and rays. When we came out of the Sealife Centre we went Southwards down the promenade. We stopped at a food stand and Matthew had a doughnut. We carried on a little further and we stopped for a drink and some cake. Matthew had a vanilla slice and a glass of Coke. by the time we had finished here it had gone dark outside. We walked Northwards up the promenade and we saw the illuminated 'train' tram doing tours of the illuminations. When it was time to go home we walked up Bonny Street and we headed to the coach park. We walked along Seasiders Way and we stopped at the coach park. We saw Edwards OY64 KKE on layover.

Edwards OY64 KKE in Blackpool

As expected, transport for the journey home was Paul's of Stoke Y13 POS.

Paul's of Stoke Y13 POS in Blackpool

We got on the coach and we sat down in our allocated seats. The coach set off along Seasiders Way and we ran forwards onto Yeadon Way. We joined the Eastbound M55 and we ran the 20 miles or so back to the motorway. We joined the Southbound M6 and Matthew ate a ham sandwich as we barrelled Southwards through Lancashire. We continued into Cheshire and we left the M6 at junction 16. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran down to the A527. We ran up the Chatterley Valley and to the North of Tunstall. We continued to Chell and we ran down the hill towards Biddulph before turned right onto Fegg Hayes Road. We pulled up at the club and we got off the coach. Once of the coach we returned to Fenton in an Autocabs taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off up Fegg Hayes Road. We joined the A527 and we ran through Chell and past the North end of Tunstall before running down into the Chatterley Valley and joining the Southbound A500. We ran through Longport and Etruria and into Stoke and we came off the A500. We turned left onto City Road and we ran under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew returned to his room to chill out. He watched television and used his computer. 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 Berrow / Burnham-on-Sea 29-10-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YJ12 SGV	Fenton	Berrow	Charter	Z Carz
YJ12 SGV	Berrow	Burnham-on-Sea	Charter	Z Carz
YJ12 SGV	Burnham-on-Sea	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 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 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street church RX18 GZW in Fenton

We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and onto Albert Square where we saw grey minibus BJ15 XSG parked up outside the old Court building.

BJ15 XSG in Fenton

We continued walking to the day centre. In the morning Matthew went out in Z Carz YJ12 SGV. We set off onto Glebedale Road. 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 Southwards through the West Midlands. At the junction 8 we got onto the Southbound M5. We ran Southwards for over a hundred miles and we cam off the M5 at junction 22 onto the Northbound A38. We turned left onto Brent Street and left onto Station Road. We ran into Berrow and we parked up. We visited the Animal farm Adventure park. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had dinner. For dinner Matthew had had a sausage sandwich washed down with a bottle of Coke. We set off towards Burnham-on-Sea on Z Carz YJ12 SGV. We set off Southwards along Red Road and into the centre of Berrow. We saw First Somerset and Avon 30930 on a #20 to Weston-super-Mare. We continued Southwards down the B3140 and we turned left onto College Street. We parked up in Burnham on Sea and we went to see the former co-operative bank which is new a dessert shop. Matthew had a red vel;evet cheesecake with custard washed down with a glass of Coke. We returned to Fenton in Z Carz YJ12 SGV. We set off along College Road and we joined the Southbound B3140. At the roundabout, we ran Eastwards along the B3140 and we crossed over the A38. We joined the Northbound M5. We ran for a hundred miles or so out of the West Country and into the Midlands. At the end of the motorway we got onto the Northbound M6. We ran North to 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. Matthew went upstairs to use his computer and chill out in his room. Whilst there we saw Z Carz Z Carz GK02 NWJ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63146 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63146 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had haddock batter and chips followed by a Bakewell tart. Later on Matthew went out in the car. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We got in the car and we set off onto Temple Street where we saw Temple Street Methodist Church minibus DN03 WKK. 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 went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout onto Ironmarket and we parked up. Matthew went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When we had finished eating we returned to Fenton by car. We got in the car and we set off onto Ironmarket and we Joined the one-way system. We ran ran onto the A52 and we turned left onto George Street. we ran forwards onto Hartshill Road and into Hartshill. 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 Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. 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 / Biddulph 26-10-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63097	Blurton adj Ladybank Grove	Longton TI	22	First Potteries
113	Longton, stop C	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
65004	Newcastle BS	Tunstall, adj stop B	99	First Potteries
52	Tunstall, adj stop B	Newcastle BS	94	D&G Bus
37158	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4	First Potteries
67663	Hanley BS	Burslem, adj Hamil Road	7	First Potteries
67665	Burslem, Adj Dartmouth Street	Biddulph BS	7A	First Potteries
65033	Biddulph BS	Hanley BS	7A	First Potteries

Today we decided to stay local. We did no research for this trip other than to check the weather. It was set to rain all morning and the rain would end in the early afternoon. Matthew got up around 11:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We went out just before 12:00 with the plan to catch the 12:01 departure to Stoke. We set off onto Finstock Avenue and as we turned into Beaconsfield Drive we saw the bus pull away from the stop. We went back home for a few minutes and we returned to the bus stop. We saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead. We decided to catch the bus towards Longton. A few minutes later the bus turned the corner and it was First Potteries 63097 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63097 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked The Knot ticket at £7 each before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Beaconsfield Drive and at the end we turned right onto Church Road. We followed the road around to the left onto Blurton Road and at the bottom of the hill we turned right onto Longton Hall Lane. We climbed the hill into Longton and onto the A50. We crossed the roundabout onto Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange. We got off. We set off along the path better Wrights Pies and Barclays bank onto The Strand. We continued up The Strand to the Britannia cafe where we decided to have dinner today. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished we walked back down The Strand to the bus stop where we spotted D&G 113 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 113 in Longton

We got on the bus and we flashed The Knot ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down The Strand. We turned left into Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange. After a brief stop we ran out onto Baths Road and we turned left under the railway line onto King Street. As we travelled down King Street through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road, past the site of the new Costa Coffee. 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. As we entered Stoke we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #11 to Hanley. We continued into into Stoke town centre along Church Street and we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #25 to Hanley. 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 of the bus we saw D&G Bus 43 on a #94 to Congleton.

D&G 43 in Newcastle bus station

We walked down to the bottom end of the bus station and we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #72 to Clayton.

First Potteries 63176 in Newcastle bus station

We walked up to the top end of the bus station and we saw First Potteries 63112 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63112 in Newcastle bus station

As we contemplated doing a bus to Tunstall. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65004 on a #99 to Chell Heath.

First Potteries 65004 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Knot Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout onto the A527 and headed through Wolstanton. As we travelled North up the road we passed First Potteries 67662 on a #99 to Newcastle. We turned right onto Porthill Bank and we we went down the hill and over the A500. We went through Middleport and at Trubshaw Cross we went left onto Brownhills Road. We joined Tunstall High Street and at the top of the Road we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of 65004 before it carried on towards Chell Heath.

First Potteries 65004 in Tunstall

Once off the bus we walked down to the Tunstall Cafe and Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards Matthew had a slice of toffee cheesecake washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over the road and waited for a bus back towards Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67651 on a #3A to Talke Pits.

First Potteries 67651 in Tunstall

A few minutes later we saw it was required D&G Bus 52 on a #94 to Newcastle.

D&G 52 in Tunstall

We got on the bus and we flashed the Knot Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down the High Street and forwards onto Brownhills Road. As we travelled down to Trubshaw Cross. We ran forwards along the A5271 through Longport and over the A500. We climbed up Porthill Banks and surprisingly we turned right. Bradwell and Hempstalls to pick up that section of the route. We turned right onto Arnold Grove and we went past the cemetery. We turned left onto Bursley Way and then left onto Bradwell Lane. We turned right onto Hanbridge Avenue. We turned left onto Dimsdale Parade West and then right onto Hassam Parade. We crossed over Milehouse Lane and we continued through Hempstalls into Newcastle. We passed the side of the old PMT bus garage and we turned left onto Liverpool Road and passed the Freebird. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we went onto Barracks Road. We pulled into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G 52 as it went on layover.

D&G 52 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 37158 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed our Knot Day ticket to the driver before going upstairs. The rear of the top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 37158.

Inside First Potteries 37158

The bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran into Hanley and into the bus station. Once off the bus we visited the toilet before going over to John Street car park to take a few bus pictures. We went up a floor and we saw Arriva Midlands 2997 on a #164 to Market Drayton.

Arriva Midlands 2997 in Hanley bus station

Also seen was required First Potteries 65003 on a #18 to Leek.

First Potteries 65003 in Hanley bus station

Another bus seen was D&G Bus 53 on a #16 to Leek.

D&G 53 in Hanley bus station

After a while we saw Edwards Coaches National Express liveried coach BX16 CHV on a #528 to Rochdale.

Edwards Coaches BX16 CHV in Hanley bus station

We headed back to the bus station and we visited the shop. Matthew brought a can of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars. We headed down the bus station and Matthew decided to go to Biddulph. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67663 on a #7 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 67663 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed The Knot Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus waited for time before setting off out of the bus station. We went down John Street and onto Bethesda Street before we went across onto Marsh Street and then we turned right into Trinity Street. We turned left into Stafford Street and we continued forwards to Quadrant Road and we left Hanley along Town Road. We travelled through Sneyd Green and over Smallthorne roundabouts. A couple of stops further up we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67663 as it continued towards Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 67663 in Burslem

We had about 12 minutes to wait so we decided to walk back a stop to cut down on the waiting time. A we walked to the next stop we saw First Potteries 65033 on a #7 to Hanley. We got to the next stop and we waited for the bus. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67665 on a #7A to Biddulph.

First Potteries 67665 in Burslem

We got on the bus and we flashed The Knot day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along High Lane and we ran forwards into Chell. At the roundabout we turned right and we ran down the A527 through Brindley Ford. We turned left to run through Brown Lees. We crossed over the A527 at Knypersley and we ran around through the housing estates of Biddulph before running into town via St John's Road, Colliers Way and up Wharf Road to the bus station. The bus was empty so we took a picture inside First Potteries 67665 before we got off the bus.

Inside First Potteries 67665

Once off the bus we walked along Wharf Road and we turned left onto the High Street. We continued past the former Royal Oak pub which is currently up for sale, with suggestion being mooted that it may become a new Costa Coffee. We stopped at Biddulph Pizza & Burger and we had 2 portions of fries and 2 cans to share between the 3 of us. We walked back up the High Street and we turned right onto Wharf Road. We visited the toilet and Matthew used the facilities. When we came out we saw D&G 157 on a #9 to Hanley.

D&G 157 in Biddulph bus station

We tried to go into the waiting room but it was all locked up. We ate the chips and Matthew drank a can of coke. Whilst we were eating we saw D&G 51 on a #94 to Newcastle.

D&G 51 in Biddulph bus station

We finished eating our food and we had around 20 minutes to wait for the bus back to Hanley. We walked up to the stop and we waited for the bus. A short time later we saw a Scania Omnicity approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65033 on a #7A to Hanley.

First Potteries 65033 in Biddulph bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Knot Day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the High Street and we turned left onto St Johns Road. We ran around the estate and onto Woodland Street. We crossed over the A527 at Knypersley. We ran through Brown Lees and we rejoined the A527 by the industrial estate. We ran down through Brindley Ford and to Fegg Hayes. We ran up the hill to Chell and we turned left onto High Lane. We ran back through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green into Hanley. When we got up and got off the bus. We had arranged with mum to get picked up near to the bus station. As we walked through the bus station we saw D&G Bus 20 on a #16 to Leek.

D&G 20 in Hanley bus station

We crossed over Lichfield Street and we walked over to Birch Terrace where mum was parked up. She was waiting with Wright's sausage rolls and a can of Irn Bru for Matthew. Once in the car we set off down Birch Terrace and we turned left onto Lichfield Street and we saw First Potteries 44511 on a #6 to Hanley. We crossed over the A52 and onto Victoria Road. We climbed to the top of the hill and we joined the A50 link road. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we ran up to Longton. where we came off. We then headed to Z Carz to see what was parked up there this today. There was nothing on the spare ground and we turned left onto Willow Row. We saw Z Carz Mercedes minibus CE02 LYX in the compound.

Z Carz CE02 LYX in Longton

Also seen was recent arrival Z Carz Peugeot minibus YA13 AMK.

Z Carz YA13 AMK in Longton

Another vehicle seen was long-term SORN Renault minibus Z Carz YE52 UZX.

Z Carz YE52 UZX in Longton

We turned around and got back onto the A50 and we went Westwards to Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:15. For a late tea we had bangers and mash with carrots followed by a slice of egg custard tart. We spent time doing the e-mails and doing the Blog. We chilled out on the computer and watching telly until 01:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 25-10-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63118	Newcastle, O/s Cherry Tree PH	Trent Vale, Black Lion	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. It was also the day Matthew was going to the dentist. He was also 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. Due to Matthew going to the dentist, he stayed in the house. Whilst waiting to go out we saw First Potteries 63115 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63115 in Fenton

In the morning, Matthew spent time on his computer. Later on we went to the shops. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we visited the post office. We crossed the road and we went to the Co-operative food store. When we had finished we crossed the road and went onto Temple Street. We went onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room to chill out. For dinner Matthew had a beans on toast followed by a cupcake. Matthew got ready to go home and put his pictures on his camera. He also got some battery to take home and charge and got his phone. He also made sure he had his bus pass with him. We set off downstairs and we waited for a taxi. Transport for the trip to Hanley was in a Autocabs taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We ran up the hill towards Hanley and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We ran to the other side of Hanley and we came off onto town Road. We saw Roseville DY65 MDN. We crossed over the ring road and we re-joined the clockwise carriageway. We turned left onto Upper Huntbach Street and we stopped at the health centre. Matthew went in and had a sedative before getting an injection in his mouth. He had a couple of teeth taken out. I met up with Matthew and we went next door to the Chemist. We got some medicine and some Calpol for the pain. After picking up his script we walked down to the car park on Upper Huntbach Street and we got in the car. The plan was to go to Grandma's for a couple of hours and have a rest before catching a bus to the pub. We set off onto Upper Huntbach street and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Broad Street and we ran down to Snow Hill. We turned right onto Shelton New Road and we ran through Etruria to Hartshill. We turned right at the roundabout onto George Street and we saw First Potteries 65731 on a #11 to Hanley. We ran into Newcastle and we turned left onto Barracks Road. As we passed the bus station we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #22 to Longton. We turned left onto the A34 and left onto Victoria Street. We parked up and we walked up to Grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. He also had some of his medicine. When it was time to go we went to the pub by bus. We walked down the hill via Victoria Street to the A34 and we waited for a bus towards Trent Vale. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 32633 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32633 in Newcastle

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63118 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63118 in Newcastle

We got on the bus and we booked to Trent Vale before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A34 and we turned left into the hospital. We saw ABC Supreme HN18 VHM & D&G 157 on a #9 to Westbury Park. We turned right onto Hilton Road and we ran forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the A34. We got up and got off at the next stop. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63118 as it carried on towards Longton.

First Potteries 63118 in Trent Vale

We went into the pub and we waited for mum to catch us up. Mum arrived and she went to the bar to order the food. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 63101 on a #22 to Longton, Happy Days coaches 236 & Express Travel YX04 FYJ heading towards Newcastle and First Potteries 65027 on a #101 to Hanley. Once we had finished eating we set off back towards Grandma's to pick up the other car. We set off onto the A34 and we turned left onto the London Road. We turned left onto Mace Street and we followed the road around onto Watson Road. We turned left onto Keelings Drive and at the roundabout we turned right onto Harpfields Road. We ran forwards onto Hilton Road and we turned left onto The Avenue. We turned right onto Parkstone Avenue and left onto Occupation Street. We said goodbye to mum and we got into the other car. We headed down to the A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. We turned right onto the A52 and we headed through Hartshill. 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. We turned right onto the A500 and we veered left into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave He got in the car and we headed onto Whieldon Road. We continued onto Grove Road and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we continued along Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:15. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and we sent a couple of e-mails. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Stoke / Newcastle 24-10-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63112	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63178	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out 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. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

we went downstairs and we got in the car set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we went to The Range. After parking up we went into the shop and we brought some shopping. When we had finished we returned to the residential unit for a short time. We set off onto City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. After dropping off some shopping, when we had finished we went back out again. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. A52. We went under the railway line and we crossed over the A500. We got onto the one-way system and we turned left onto Lonsdale Street. We followed the road around onto Flemming Street and at the next junction we turned left onto London Road. We passed Sainsbury's and we turned into the car park where we saw City Cabs GN07 KXK. We went into Sainsbury's and we did some shopping. When we had finished in Sainbury we walked onto Campbell Place and we visited Bargain Buys. After we had finished there we crossed over Campbell Place and we walked up Hide Street. We did some shopping in Poundstretcher and we walked to the London Grill afterwards. Matthew had a can of orange Fanta and a Sausage sandwich. Highlights of the bus sighting whilst we ate include First Potteries 67152 on a #21 to Hanley. After Matthew had finished his dinner we walked across Campbell Place to the Card Shop. We went around the corner onto Church Street and we saw First Potteries 32630 on a #25 to Hanley. We visited the eletronic shop and we did some shopping. When we had finished we returned to the car. We walked along Church Street and we turned left onto Campbell Place. We continued on London Road and we returned to the car in the car park. We set off towards Stoke along London Road and we ran forwards onto Campbell Place. We followed the road around onto Church Street and we veered left onto Liverpool Road. We veered left onto Elenora Street and we turned right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and right onto Lytton Street. We ran alongside the railway line and at the end 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. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. We saw First Potteries 44514 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 44514 in Fenton

Also seen was Jayjays Travel PO58 XFX going towards Heron Cross.

Jayjays Travel PO58 XFX in Fenton

For tea Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a piece of chocolate fudge cake. Later on we went to Newcastle on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto City Road and A few minutes later we saw the bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63112 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 we walked along Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street. We turned right onto Merrial Street and we visited a pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we set off onto Merrial Street and we turned left onto High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and back to the bus station. At the bus station we waited for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63178 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. Once off the bus we crossed over City Road and we walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to use his computer and watch buses out of the window. 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.