Trip to Blurton / Hanley 28-12-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
105	Blurton, Jesmond Grove	Hanley BS	23	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Most of the First Potteries bus services have been suspended due to the weather. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go we saw First Potteries 63117 on a #11 to Newcastle. For dinner Matthew had a McDonalds burger & fries washed down with a cup of Coke followed by a chocolate cake. Once we were ready we went downstairs. We set off along Temple Street and we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW parked up. Further down the road we saw Triumphant Christ Church minibus NK08 LVC in their yard.

Triumphant Christ Church NK08 LVC in Fenton

We turned left onto Smithpool Road. we walked through the park and came out on Grove Road. We walked towards Heron Cross and then went onto the footpath over the A50. We walked down the path down the hill alongside the A50 and we went to the Britannia Stadium. We retruned to the car and we set off up to Stanley Matthews Way and over the A50. We ran up to Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. and we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive we saw white minibus YE56 BKD. We got back to Blurton. When we got home Matthew had a can of Coke. After doing some chores in the house we got ready and went out to catch departure from Finstock Avenue. We walked around to the stop It was required D&G Bus 105 on the #23 to Hanley.

D&G 105 in Fenton

We got on the bus and booked to Hanley. We sat down near the back of the bus. We set off along Finstock Avenue. and we turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we ran to the end we turned left onto Church Road. We ran to Critchlow's Corner and we veered left onto Blurton Road running through Blurton. We crossed the A50 and at Heron Cross lights we went forwards onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left at Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke where we stopped for a short while. We saw First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Newcastle. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street 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. Once in the bus station we saw First Potteries 67155 on the #25 to Keele. we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Lichfield Street and we continued onto Tontine Street. We walked back down Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street where we saw Jacksons DY57 HXR. We returned to Fenton in a Z Carz taxi. We set off down Lichfield Street and we ran down to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards the railway station. We ran alongside the railway line and we turned left onto City Road 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 chill out in his room. For tea Matthew had a lasagne and chips followed by cake. 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 Longton / Meir Park 24-12-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
126	Longton Interchange	Blurton, Longton Hall Surgery	40	D&G Bus
63179	Blurton, Longton Hall Surgery	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was at Blurton and we to have with his Christmas dinner tomorrow. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had crumpets for breakfast. In the morning matthew chilled out on his computer and we waited for mum to return from work. After mum returned from work and she had a rest Matthew got dressed and we went out in the car. We set off into the estate and we ran down to the A5035. We ran through Dresden into Longton and we joined the West bound high level A50. At the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road and we went into Tesco car park. We parked by the Transport Interchange and we saw D&G 119 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 119 in Longton Interchange

We walked past the Inytervhange and we saw D&G 112 on a #1 to Meir. We continued through onto The Strand and we went into Wrights Pies. We brought a couple of Egg Custards and some sausage rolls. When we had finished in the shop we saw First Potteries 67661 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67661 in Longton Interchange

We cut through to the transport Interchange and we waited for a bus back to Blurton. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 126 on a #40 Fenton circular service.

D&G 126 in Longton Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton. The rear of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside D&G Bus 126 before sitting down towards the back of the bus.

Inside D&G 126

We set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road past Tesco and the site of the new Costa Coffee shop being built. We crossed over the A50 onto Foley Road and at the end we turned right onto Longton Hall Road where we saw white minibus LJ09 EAF. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 126 as it continued towards Fenton.

D&G 126 in Blurton

We waited for the Newcastle bus that would take us to the other end of Blurton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Newstead. Also seen was silver minibus NK68 BFX.

NK68 BFX in Blurton

A short time later we saw the bus approaching, as expected it was First Potteries 63179 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Longton Hall Road and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran up the hill and at the roundabout we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive where we passed First Potteries 47519 on a #22 to Longton. We continued along Beaconsfield Drive and ran to the far end where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63179 as it continued towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Blurton

Once off the bus we walked all the way back to the house. We chilled out and Matthew had sasage rolls and egg custard. Mum wrapped up a few present and around 17:00 we went out to drop off a few presents. We stopped on Beaconsfield Drive and after dropping off a few gifts we went down Finstock Avenue and we saw Z Carz YN11 AHJ. We ran forwards onto Magdalen Road and we joined the A5035. We ran down to Dresden and we turned right onto Belgrave Road. We crossed the roundabout and past the old Longton Cottage Hospital and we ran into Normacot. We continued onto Waterhead Drive. We turned left onto the A520 and we ran into the centre of Meir. We turned right at the roundabout and onto the Eastbound A50. We turned right onto Lysander Road and saw First Potteries 32647 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We turned left at the end and right into the car park. Once we had parked up we visited thje One Stop shop and we brought a few cans of pop and a couple of chicken skewers. The chip shop a few doors down was still open, and we were tempted by the smell of the chips. We ordered our food and once we paid for it we returned to the car. We set off ontop Lysander Road and we ran up to the A50. We headed Westwards at the roundabout and we came off the A50 at Longton. We crossed the roundabout onto Rosalyn Road and we turned left onto the A5035. We ran through Dresden to Blurton and we returned home. Once home Matthew had his sausage chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of Cherry Coke. We chilled out and Matthew uploaded his pictures onto his new computer before we wrote the Blog. Later on we wrote an e-mail to the new bus group and we chilled out until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Longton 22-12-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67665	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 retruning to Blurton for the first time since March and we were going to go out and have 1 bus ride to help to break up the day. 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 white minibus DK57 CCV going towards Longton. 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 stopped at the Co-op and Matthew had a bottle of Coke. On the way back to the car we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW parked up.

Temple Street church RX18 GZW in Fenton

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 At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car HV70 RWU parked up. and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. We joined the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line. We passed near to the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. We ran to the top and we continued onto Cleveland Road. We turned right into The Parkway and we went into Hanley Park and parked in the car park. We walked to the pavillion and we brought a sausage bap and a bottle of Coke. Matthew ate his sausage bap a bottle of Coke. After we ate the food and we walked onto the canal. We headed Northwards up to Botteslow Street and afterwards we headed back to the pavaillion to use the toilet. We went back to the car and we set off onto The Parkway. We turned left onto Cleveland Road and we continued onto College Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road. We continued onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning left onto City Road. We ran up the hill to Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street andn we returned tom the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room for a short while. Whilst in his room we saw First Potteries 63112 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63112 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 67665 on a #11 to Hanley. 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. We brought some Irn Bru 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 past the site of the new Costa Coffee. We turned right onto the Westbound A50 and we came off at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we went through the lights onto Heron Street. We ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the end near to Temple Street. We got out of the taxi and we walked onto Temple Street and back into the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to wait for mum and dad to appear. Mum and dad arrived just after 16:30 and they had the rapid covid test to make sure they were negative before they were able to take me to Blurton. After waiting for the test results we went down to the car and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hil into stoke and forwards onto the A52. We crossed over the A500 and nwe joined the Northbound side. We ran up to Etruria and we turned right on to the East bound A53. We ran uop through Cobridge and we passed E-zec patient transport YN15 FFD going the other way. We veered left onto Sandbach Road and we ran up the hill to Smalthorne. We ran forwards onto Ford Green Road and we stopped at a couple of locations in Smallthorne to pick something up. Once we had finished we headed towards KFC Fenton. Due to the roadworks in Joiners Square we avoided that part of Fenton. We set off onto Ford Green Road and we turned left onto the A5272. We continued onto Town Road and we joined the Clockwise ring road. We ran past the bus station and we turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street. We passed First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley. We turned right onto Cleveland Road and we ran forwards onto College Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran past the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alkongside the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We ran up to Victoria Place and we turned right into KFC. We picked up some food and we set off onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We turned right onto Heron Street and we passed First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. We ran through Heron Cross and forwards onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we continued into Blurton. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Finstock Abvenue and we saw Z Carz YN11 AHJ & Eddie's Private Hire YJ61 GYZ parked up. We continued back to the house and we parked up. We went into the house and Matthew ate his chicken burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. We spent the rest of the evening setting up a Amazon Firestick, making a new spotift account and updating the blog. Matthew chilled out on his computer and went to bed around 00:30.

Trip to Newcastle / Keele 17-12-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
32646	Fenton	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
32643	Newcastle BS	Keele, Sneyd Arms PH	25	First Potteries
32643	Keele, Sneyd Arms PH	Hanley, stop J1	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go out he watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 67153 on a #11 to Hanley. In the morning Matthew did some baking. Later on we went to Stoke. We went downstairs and we got in 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 into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We went around the one way system and we parked up at Sainsbury's. Once out of the car we went into the supermarket and we brought a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over the road. Matthew ate a sausage roll and we drank the bottle of Coke. When we had finished we walked back along Campbell Place and we turned right onto to the Newcastle bus stop. When we got to the stop we waited for the the next Newcastle bus to appear. We saw D&G Bus 52 on a #9 to Westlands.

D&G 52 in Stoke

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 32643 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32643 in Stoke

As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 32646 on the #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32646 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Church Street and off up the hill along Hartshill Road and we saw D&G 159 on #9 to Biddulph. We passed the Noah's Ark pub and Just after the pub we turned left by the Co-operative Food store and we headed to the hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw D&G 27 on a #9 to Biddulph and First Potteries 67151 on a #22 to Longton. We bounced our way through the hospital grounds over the severe speed bumps and we joined the North bound A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We decided to do a bus up to Keele. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 32643 on a #25 to Keele. We got on and booked to Keele before we went upstairs and we sat down. we set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road we turned right onto Ryecroft. We veered left onto Merrial Street and after a brief stop we ran forwards onto Church Street. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto the A525. We turned right into Orme Road and we saw St Giles And St George's academy MF68 AFJ. We continued along Orme Road before we re-joined the Westbound A525. We climbed the steep hill up to Keele and we turned left into the campus. We turned left onto University Drive we did a u-turn and headed into the campus. At the main roundabout we turned left and we ran around the shops and student union bar. We ran through the campus past the back of the library and out the other side into the village. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we decided to go back to Hanley on the double decker. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off through the campus We turned right onto University Drive and we ran up to the entrance of the campus before turning right onto the A525. We ran down the hill and we crossed over the roundabout. We went past the scrapyards and we turned left onto Orme Road. We ran through the estate and to the end of the road. We turned left onto the A525 and at the roundabout onto the Southbound A34. We ran down two roundabout and we went left onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station and we pulled up on stand. After a short while in the bus station the bus set off out onto Barracks Road. We went Southwards on the A34 before turning into the hospital. We trundled through the hospital grounds and ran up to Hartshill Road via Hilton Road and The Avenue. We went down Hartshill Road into Stoke town centre and we continued onto Church Street and over the A50 before passing under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we went forwards onto Station Road before turning right onto College Road. At the top off College Road we continued onto regent Road before turning left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed the ring road onto Bethesda Street and we turned right onto John Street. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Lichfield Street and we continued onto Tontine Street. We walked back down Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street where we saw Jacksons DY57 HXR. We returned to Fenton in a Z Carz taxi. We set off down Lichfield Street and we ran down to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards the railway station. We ran alongside the railway line and we turned left onto City Road 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 chill out in his room. For tea Matthew had a chilken fajitas and chips followed by cake. 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 / Newcastle 16-12-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
31785	Fenton, Berry Hill Road	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
67662	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	4	First Potteries
67652	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going 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 67156 on a #23 to Hanley. Later on Matthew went downstairs to do his shopping. We set of onto City Road. After crossing over the road we turned right into Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. Part way down Victoria Road we saw First Potteries 31782 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We turned left off Victoria Road and towards the supermarket. We saw Travel Express ML08 ODU at Aldi.

Travel Express ML08 ODU in Fenton

In Aldi Matthew picked up his weekly shop. On the way back up Victoria Road. we saw First Potteries 31785 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 31785 in Fenton

We carried on down the road towards Asda and we stopped at the bus stop. it was First Potteries 31785. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs sat down. We set off down Victoria Road. crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street. 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. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67662. we got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and then we joined the clockwise ring road. At the end we turned left onto Etruria Road before going under the A53 onto Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Forge Lane past a new minibus building by the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford. We ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and we set of up Castle Walk. we turned left onto Ironmarket. Castle Walk and we stopped at the toilet. After using the toilet we went to the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67652 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67652 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 67652

We set off out of the bus station and we ran onto Barracks Road. We turned right at Jubilee roundabout onto the A53 and we ran around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street and into Hartshill. We ran through the village and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop in Church Street we continued into Fenton up the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road and near to the top we got up and got off the bus. We crossed the road and we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew chilled out in his room on his computer we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 279 heading towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 279 in Fenton

we chill out and watch buses out of the window where we saw First Potteries 67652 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67652 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had ham sandwich followed by a jam filled sponge. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street where we saw purple minibus YY66 EOR.

YY66 EOR in Fenton

We continued on to the day centre, where we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF parked up.

Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF in Fenton

We went to the day centre and after spending some time baking. We made a cake and afterwards Matthew used the facilities. We returned to the residential uinit. We walked along Baker Street past the of the new housing development. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room. 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 Leek / Keele 15-12-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65041	Endon, High School	Leek BS	18	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 and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go out he watched buses out of the window. In the morning Matthew out on the bus. We went downstairs and We got in the car and 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. As we travelled through Blurton we passed First Potteries 65732 on a #22 to Longton. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home When we got home Matthew had toast and a small bottle of Coke. Later on we went to Endon. We got in a car and we set off onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Street and we continued onto Blurton Road. In Heron Cross we joined the Westbound A50. We ran up to Sideway and we joined the Northbound A500. We came off the A500 at Etruria and we went eastwards along the A53. We ran through Cobridge past the site of new Wrights Pie shop. We ran North through Badderley Green and into Stockton Brook where we saw Boydens YP64 HSC. We stopped at Endon. After visit my old workplace we walked to the bus stop. We waited for a bus to Leek. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65041 on a #18 to Leek. We got on the bus and we booked to Leek before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto A53 and then we ran out into open countryside. We climbed the hill into Longsdon and we ran down Ladderedge into the Churnet Valley. We ran up the hill into the town centre and we turned right into Leonard Street. We turned into the bus station where we saw Stanton's of Stoke PSU 988. and we got up and got off the bus. Once we were in Leek we walked into the town centre to get something to eat. We walked through the arcade onto the A53 and we turned left onto the A523. We turned left at Derby Street and we went to the Coffee Bean Café. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished eating we returned to the bus station. After picking up a present We returned to Keele by car. We set off onto the A520 and we headed South down to Cheddleton. We stopped in the layby and we had bacon & cheese oatcakes. Once we had finished eating we set off down the A520 and we ran through Wetley Rocks. At Cellerhead we turned right onto the A52 and ran through Werrington and down Ash Bank into Bucknall. We ran up Bucknall New Road into Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We ran around to the end and we turned left onto Etruria Road. We turned left onto the A53 and we rn through Etruria over the A500. We ran through Basford and down towards Newcastle. On the edge of town we saw First Potteries trainer 66805 parked up. We ran around the one way system and over the roundabout onto Ryecroft past the site of a potential new development af Newcastle council win a £11m pounds grant. We joined the Southbound A34 and we turned right onto the A525. We ran up the road and we turned right into the estate. After dropping something off er returned to Blurton. We set off onto the A525 and we ran down into Newcastle. We joined the Southbound A34 and we turned left on to the A527. We saw First Potteries 37121 on a #4A to Hanley.

First Potteries 37121 in Newcastle bus station

We joined the A52 and we ran around the one way system and headed towards Hartshill. We veered left onto Shelton New Road and we joined the Southbound A500. WE ran through Stoke and we came off the A500 at Sideway. We headed Eastwards towards Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. and we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #22 to Longton. We got back to Blurton. When we got home Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke and chilled out on his computer until it was time to go to the residential unit. We set off onto Finstock Avenue and onto Beaconsfield Drive passing JMS Topgear Travel BW14 ZTK. We continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road and left again 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. We went into the residential unit and upstairs. He chilled out on his computer and watched buses from the window. We saw First Potteries 37157.

First Potteries 37157 in Fenton

Also seen was Copeland's Tours MIB 116 on a #17 to Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 116 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had bacon & cheese oatcakes. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. 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. We continued walking to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF parked up at the day centre. We went to the day centre and after spending some time baking. We made a cake and afterwards Matthew used the facilities. We returned to the residential uinit. We walked along Baker Street past the of the new housing development. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room. 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 Wolstanton / Shelton 14-12-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67661	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. e was also going out 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. Whilst waiting to go out we saw silver minibus BN66.

BN66 in Fenton

Matthew went out for while. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. 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 saw First Potteries 37158 on a #25 to Hanley. We joined the Northbound A500. We continued Northwards and we turned left onto Adsa. After parking up we went in the supermarket. Matthew used the toilets and afterwards we went around and did the shopping. When we had finished we decided to go have dinner. We left the retail park and we joined the Southbound A500. We came off at Etruria and we went onto the Eastbound A53. We veered left onto Garner street where we saw grey minibus OU68 CHJ. We stopped at the food van by the builders yard and Matthew had a Cumberland sausage bap washed down with a can of Coke. once we had finished we got a taxi back to the residential unit. We set off along Garner Street and we turned right onto the A500. We headed South through Stoke and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. to chill out in his room we saw First Potteries 67657 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67657 in Fenton

Later on Matthew went out for a walk. We went downstairs. We set off onto Temple Street and we went onto Christchurch Street. When we had finished we walked through the passageway and across the car park onto City Road. We walked up to Victoria place and we turned left onto Victoria Road where we saw Z Carz SFZ 7846.

Z Carz SFZ 7846 in Fenton

We walked down the hill to the park. We left the park onto Beville Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road and walked up to the square and crossed over the road. We turned right onto Beville street and then left onto Victoria Road. We crossed over City Road and we saw Afford Rent-a-Car MT70 AEO. We continued down to the bus stop and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67661 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 we saw First Potteries 32630 on a #25 to Hanley. and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. we walked onto Hassell Street. We got a Lucky Seven taxi back to Fenton. We set off onto Stubbs Street and we turned left onto Barracks Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A53. We ran around the one-way system and we turned left onto the A52. At the end of George Street we veered left onto Shelton New Road and we ran towards Shelton. We crossed over the A500 and we turned right onto the Southbound carriageway. We came off the A500 near to Hyde Park corner 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, left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to Matthew's room and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using 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 / Hanley 13-12-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63174	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67158	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to Hanley later. 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 D&G Bus 44 on the #23 to Blurton. For dinner he had chicken, potatoes and carrots followed. we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw silver minibus BU13 VKX.

BU13 VKX in Fenton

Also seen was Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

We carried on along Temple Street. We walked onto Watkin Street and we turned right onto the back of Welby Street alongside the railway line. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We had a walk around the pool and then we returned along Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street. We walked to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63174 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. Once off the bus we had a walk around Newcastle. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. Matthew drank a can of Cherry Coke. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A34 and we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52 where we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #25 to Keele. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street where we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #25 to Keele. and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and Lidice way. When we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. Once off the bus we went outside the bus station to get a taxi back towards Fenton. We got in a City Cabs taxi and we set off along onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the A52 and onto Victoria Road. we turned onto 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 and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs. Matthew returned to his room to chill out and drink his bottle of Coke. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Camborne / St Ives 05-12-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
33464	Camborne BS	St Ives BS	T2	First South West
32211	St Ives BS	Penzance BS	17	First South West
33301	Penzance BS	Helston, Seven Stars	U4	First South West
33302	Helston, Seven Stars	Penzance BS	U4	First South West
33410	Penzance BS	Camborne BS	T1	First South West

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Camborne. Matthew had other ideas he wanted to stay in Penzance. 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 Afford rent-a-car KV19 NSF.

Afford rent-a-car KV19 NSF in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67664 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67664 in Fenton

We went downstairs to the car and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and and we joined the Northbound A52. Near to the railway station. We went forwards onto Station Road and at the end we turned right onto Stoke Road. We went up the hill and and to Shelton New Road where we had a brief stop at the other day centre. Once we had finished we returned onto Stoke Road via Caledonia Road and we ran up Snow Hill into Hanley. We went around the ring and we turned right onto Lichfield Street. At Joiners Square we crossed over the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we stopped at Poundstretcher to do some shopping. Matthew went in and brought some chocolate bars before returning to the minibus. We then headed to the pub in Clayton. We set off onto Victoria Road and we crossed over the roundabout Lichfield Street. We got onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We ran around to Etruria Road and we turned left and headed under the A53 onto Festival Way. After running around the loop of festival Way and Forge Lane we re-joined the A53. We ran over the A500 into Basford and we dropped down into Newcastle and went around the one-way system. We went down Barracks Road past the bus station and we joined onto the A519. We ran down to Hanchurch and we got onto the Southbound M6 we ran through Staffordshire. We travelled down to Junction 12 and we came off on to the Eastbound A5. We stopped at the truckers Rest cafe as planned and we saw Rentruck minibus AV62 AHM outside the cafe. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards he had a breakfast washed odwn with a can of Coke. He also helped mum to drink her can of Cherry Coke. Once we had finished eating we set off onto the Eastbound A5. We turned right at the roundabout and we joined the Southbound A4601. We got onto the A460 and we ran down to the motorway. We joined the Southbound M6 at junction 8 we joined the Southbound M5. We ran a few junctions Southwards and we stopped at Frankley Services. Matthew visited the toilet and afterwards we returned to the car. We rejoined the M5 ran Southwards for around 85 miles and we joined the A30. We headed Northwards and we passed through Exminster and Exeter. We continued the Pocombe Bridge and into Pathfinder Village. We accidentally turned into Okehampton into Lifton. We ran through Launceston towards Altarnun and we continued towards Four Winds. We continued through Bodmin into Lanivet and we continued along Pool. We turned left the A3047 and we ran down Tuckingmill towards Camborne. We ran forwards onto B3303 and we went into Tesco car park. We parked we walked out onto Wesley Street and we said goodbye to mum before walking into the bus station. Whilst I got the Adult Kernow. We saw required First South West 33410 on layover. We had a look around to see what we could catch. We saw First South West 33464 on a T2 to St Ives. We got on the bus and we brought Adult Kernow Day tickets from the driver at £6 each before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto Gas Street and forwards onto Gurneys Lane. We turned right onto Cross Street and left onto Basset Road where we saw First South West 33466 on a T2 to Truro. After a short wait we turned left onto Basset Street. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto the B3303. We turned right onto Basset Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Commercial Street. We turned left onto the A3047 and we ran forwards the B3301 through Treswithian into Polstrong. We ran through Loggans and Copperhouse and we continued into Hayle. We climbed the hill into Saint Erth and we turned right onto the A3074 and we continued into Lelant. We ran through Longstone and into Carbis Bay. We continued into Treloyhan and we ran out into St Ives and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up the A3074. We visited the Co-operative food store. Matthew had a small can of Coke and a few chocolate bars. We paid for our stuff and we had finished we walked down the A3074 and back to the bus station. We saw First South West 33468 on layover. On an adjacent stand we saw First South West 32211 on a 17 to Penzance. We got on the bus and we flashed the Adult Kernow Day tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and onto the A3074. We ran through Treloyhan and Carbis Bay. We travelled through Longstone and Lelant and we ran forwards into Lelant Saltings. At the roundabout we turned right and we ran down the A30 through Hayle and we ran through Canon's Town. We continued through Whitecross and Crowlas and throught to Hampton. We turned right onto the B3309 and right onto the A30. We ran up the hill and into Ludgvan. We ran down the hill into Longrock. We continued down through to Penzance where we saw Transport for Cornwall 534 on a #2 to Germoe. We turned right onto Jelbert Way and we turned right the B3311 and we forwards onto Chyandour Cliff and forwards onto Station Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus and Matthew went to the toilet and turned the corner onto the and afterwards we waited for a bus station. We walked down Station Road and we stopped to go into a Costa Coffee to buy millionaires shortbread. On we had finished we continued along Station Road and into the bus station. We sat on a bench on the corner and Matthew had an millionaires shortbread and a can of Barr Bubblegumade. We saw First South West 30955 on layover. A few minutes later our bus turned up and it was required First South West 33301 on a U4 to Falmouth. We got on the bus and we flashed the Adult Kernow Day tickets to the bus driver before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off the bus station and onto Station Road. We crossed over onto Albert Street and we forwards onto Chyandour Cliff and forwards onto the B3311. We ran through Jelbert Way and we came at Marazion and we turned right onto West End. We ran through Goldsithney. We turned right into South Road and we turned left onto the A394 and we through Rosudgeon and Kenneggy Downs. As we travelled through Newtown. We continued through Ashton and we crossed Penhale Jakes. We continued into Breage and we turned right onto the B3304. We ran through Porthleven and into Penrose Hill. We ran under the railway line and over the A394 and straight into Helston We ran up Monument Road. We turned right onto Coinagehall Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked a few yard up Coinagehall Street. We stopped at the pub and we had a glass of Coke. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we set off onto Coinagehall Street. We crossed over the road and we waited for a bus back to Penzance. Whilst we waited we saw Transport for Cornwall 2401 on a #34 to Lizard. A few minutes later we saw Transport for Cornwall 531 on a #36 to Truro. As it got closer we saw it was required First South West 33302 on a #U4 to Penzance. We got on the bus and we flashed the Adult Kernow Day tickets to the driver before we went upstairs. We set off up Coinagehall Street and we turned left into Monument Road. We crossed the A394 and we ran under the B3304. We ran up through Penrose into Penrose Hill and we continued up Porthleven. We turned left onto the A394. We ran down through Breage and to Penhale Jakes. We ran up the hill to Ashton. We ran back through Newtown and Kenneggy Downs into Rosudgeon. We turned right into South Road. After climbing up the hill into Goldsithney and we turned left onto the B3280. We ran up the hill and into Marazion and we ran down the hill into Longrock. We ran around the one way system and over the roundabout onto Jelbert Way. We joined the B3311 and we carried on forwards onto Chyandour Cliff and forwards onto Station Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a walk around to see what we could see before we returned to Camborne. We saw First South West 53505 on a M6 to Mousehole. As it got closer we saw it had T1 in the front window. It was required on loan bus First South West 33410 on the T1 to Camborne. We got on the bus and we flashed the Adult Kernow Day tickets to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off the bus station and onto Station Road. We crossed over onto Albert Street and we forwards onto Chyandour Cliff and forwards onto the B3311. We ran through Jelbert Way and we came at Longrock. We turned left onto the A30. We were on wide urban dual carriageway and we travelled through Crowlas and Whitecross. We crossed over Canon's Town and down through St Erth. We ran up the B3301 through Hayle. We ran Northwards into Copperhouse and we continued up towards Loggans. We continued into Connor Downs and we continued through Roseworthy. We ran down Roseworthy Hill and we ran down into Treswithian Road. We ran forwards onto A3047 and we turned right onto Gurney Lane and we ran forwards onto Gas Street before entering the bus station where we got up and got off the bus and we had a look around. There were some layover bays on the West side of the bus station. We saw First South West 33430 on layover. Once we had finished taking pictures we walked onto Gas Street and mum was waiting for us in the car near to Chapel Street and the A3047. Mum was waiting with a sausage roll and a can of Irn Bru. We set off along the A3047. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A30. We continued through Marazanvose and we crossed the Carland Cross. We ran up through Victoria and through the thick fog and we ran into Bodmin. We turned left onto the A38 and we crossed over the A389 past the site of the new McDonald's. We ran down the hill over the A30. We ran to near to Kennards House and into Lifton. We ran through Okehampton and South Tawton and we ran down the hill into Cheriton Bishop. We climbed up the hill towards Tedburn St. Mary and we ran down the other side into Holcombe Burnell. We continued Southwards through Exeter. Northbound M5. We travelled Northwards into the Midlands and through Worcestershire. We ran to the end of the M5 and we headed Northwards up the M6. We travelled through the West Midlands into Staffordshire and we came off the M6 at Junction 15. We joined the A519 and we ran North to Newcastle. We ran past the bus station and we joined the Eastbound A53 through Basford and into Etruria. We turned left onto Forge lane and we ran around to Festival Way. We ran back under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We joined the ring road and we ran around to Lichfield Street. At Joiners square we went across the A52 onto Victoria Road and we ran up to the top and we turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF parked nearby. We went upstairs to his room. For a late tea Matthew had chickenburger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke followed by a jam filled shortbread biscuit. We then chilled out at home and uploaded pictures and did some of the Blog. Matthew returned to his room to chill out. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast and we to bed around 00:30... Mark.

Trip to Biddulph / Newcastle 04-12-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65004	Hanley BS	Biddulph BS	7A	First Potteries
65004	Biddulph BS	Hanley BS	7A	First Potteries
67158	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries
63178	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
37158	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, Adj Cherry Tree	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was going to Grandma later. 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 63113 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 stopped at the Co-op and Matthew had a sandwich for breakfast and bottle of Coke. We crossed over the road and we headed to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 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. Matthew went to the toilet. we saw required D&G Bus 39 on a #8B to Brown Edge.

D&G 39 in Fenton

We headed down the bus station and Matthew decided to go to Biddulph. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 65004 on a #7A to Biddulph.

First Potteries 65004 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Biddulph before sitting 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 to Chell. At the roundabout we turned right and we ran down the A527 through Brindley Ford and past the coach depot. 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 where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we turned right onto the High Street and we sat on a bench Matthew had a sandwich for breakfast washed down bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down the hight Street and we turned left onto Wharf Road. We waited for a bus back to Hanley at the stop later we saw D&G Bus 60 on a #93 Biddulph Moor circular. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65004 on a #7A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the High Street and we turned left at the roundabout onto St John's Road. We ran around the estate and 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 back to the bus station. Matthew went to the toilet. We set off onto Lichfield Street and we walked along tontine Street and turned right into Percy Street past the former Weberley's that is going to be a new 24 / 7 gaming centre. We walked back along Old Hall Street and we turned left onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67158 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. 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. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past 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 Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw white minibus DU70 JMO going towards Stoke. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63178 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 and we saw First Potteries 67661 on a #11 to Hanley. 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 got in the bus station and there was already a bus we could catch in the bus station. First Potteries 37158 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to the Hospital. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. We got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. For tea Matthew had a sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When it was time to go we said goodbye to Grandma and we got in the car. we set off onto Occupation Street and we saw white minibus YK08 PVA. We turned left onto the A34. We ran down into Trent Vale. We turned left onto the Northbound A500. At Sideway we turned right onto the Eastbound A50. We came of the A50 at Heron Cross and we dropped down into Fenton along Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right again onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. 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. We continued walking to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF parked up at the day centre. We went to the day centre and after spending some time baking. We made a cake and afterwards Matthew used the facilities. We returned to the residential uinit. We walked along Baker Street past the of the new housing development. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room. Matthew watched some 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.