Trip to Birkenhead / West Kirby 29-02-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
4531	Birkenhead BS	West Kirby, West Kirby Station	437	Arriva NW&W
27776	West Kirby, West Kirby Station	Heswall BS	22	Stagecoach Merseyside
36816	Heswall BS	West Kirby, West Kirby Station	22	Stagecoach Merseyside
27898	West Kirby, West Kirby Station (Stop B)	Moreton, Knutsford Road	413	Stagecoach Merseyside
2953	Moreton, Knutsford Road	New Brighton, Marine Promenade Adj Rowson Street	414	Arriva NW&W
2599	New Brighton, Morrisons (Stop B)	Birkenhead BS	411	Arriva NW&W

Today we decided to re-visit Birkenhead. Matthew had originally chosen to go to Southport this weekend, but during the week he changed his mind and decided to go to Birkenhead instead. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and apple juice for breakfast. After getting ready we set off around 11:30 We set off onto Beaconsfield Drive a and we stopped to pick up a friend. We continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran up to Heron Cross. we joined the Westbound A50. We ran up to Sideway and we turned left onto the Southbound A500. As we travelled down the A500 we saw silver minibus BEZ 5791. We got on the M6 at junction 15 and we headed Northwards. Seen on the M6 were A2B B18 MGL, an unidentified Lakeside tri-axle, 2 x unidentified Swans (Chadderton) unbranded on side, white tri-axle coach YT19 ???. We ran past junction 17 and the site of the new petrol station and McDonalds. We continued Northwards up the M6 and we saw Travel De Courcey MD38 (#540), Unidentified black and silver coach 'Beat The ?', Edwards BV67 JYC(#528), unidentified white midi coach with blue roof, an unidentified white coach black roof, and Llew Jones LJ67 LLJ (#375). We came off the M6 at junction 20 and we joined the Westbound M56. Seen on the M56 were an unidentified Selwyn's coach, an unidentified Woodstones coach and biege minibus MK09 CYP. Seen on the M53 were West Midlands Ambulance Service YJ69 ECX / YJ69 ECZ / YJ69 EBX and silver minibus BF15 JYG. We came off the M53 at junction 3 and we turned right onto the A552. We ran up towards town, and we veered left onto Woodchurch Road. We turned right onto Balls Road East and we re-joined the A552. We turned left onto Whetstone Lane and right on to Claughton Road. we ran into the centre of town and we parked up by the bus station. Once out of the car we spotted Arriva NW&W 2908 on a #413 to Seaconmbe.

Arriva NW&W 2908 in Birkenhead bus station

We walked into the market and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we walked into the indoor part of the market hall and we went to Kev's Cafe. For dinner Matthew had a sausage sandwich washed down with a bottle of Coke. Whilst we waited for the food to be prepared I walked to the travel office in the bus station and I purchased All Area Saveaway tickets at £5.50 each. My old Walrus cards didn't work so they were replaced by new Metro ones. Once we had finished eating we walked into the bus station and we took a few pictures whilst we waited for a bus to West Kirby. We saw Arriva NW&W 4518 on a #407 to Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 4518 in Birkenhead bus station

A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 4531 on a #437 to West Kirby.

Arriva NW&W 4531 in Birkenhead bus station

We decided to do this bus so we walked down the bus station and got on the bus. We placed the Metro passes on the ticket machine and we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and onto Conway Street. We ran North Westwards out of town and past the end of Dale Street near to Birkenhead Park railway station. We continued onto Laird Street past the Arriva depot and we turned left onto Mallby Street. We turned right onto Park Road North and we ran through Claughton. We continued onto Upton Road and we crossed over the M53 near to Upton railway station. We turned right onto Ford Road and into Upton town centre. We continued out of the other side onto Old Greasby Road and forwards onto the B5139. We turned left onto Greasby Road and we ran through the village before re-joining the B5139. We continued through Frankby and Newtown and we ran forwards onto Greenbank Road. We past West Kirby football club and we turned left onto Anglesey Road before turning tight onto Bridge Road. We crossed over the railway line and we ran into town. We got to the main stop and the bus emptied out. Matthew took a picture inside Inside Arriva NW&W 4531 before we got off the bus.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4531

Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we took a few pictures. We saw Arriva NW&W 4520 on a #437 to Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 4520 in West Kirby

We crossed back over the road and we visited the library in order for Matthew to use the toilet. After we had been to the facilities we walked back to the bus stop and we saw Stagecoach Merseyside 27776 on a #22 to Chester.

Stagecoach Merseyside 27776 in West Kirby

We got on and we put the Metro cards on the card reader before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A540 and we turned left onto Orrysdale Road. We ran forwards onto Anglesey Road and we turned sharp right by West Kirby football club. We ran along Greenbank Road and forwards onto the B5139. We passed through Newton and Frankby and we turned right onto Greasby Road. We ran through Greasby Road and forwards onto Arrow Road. We ran forwards onto Arrowe Brook Road before turning right onto the A551. We turnbed right into Arrowe park hospital and we stopped briefly before continuing South through Thingwall. We continued Southwards through Pensby and into Heswall. We turned left onto the A540 and left into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Merseyside 27776 as it continued towards Chester.

Stagecoach Merseyside 27776 in Heswall bus station

As we stood at the bus station we looked to see if there were any buses on the local bus map. We spotted that Stagecoach Merseyside 36816 was on it's way into Heswall on a #22 to West Kirby. I asked Matthew if he wanted to do this bus and he agreed. As we walked up to the top end of the bus station the bus pull in and came on Stand. Matthew took a picture of Stagecoach Merseyside 36816 before we got on it.

Stagecoach Merseyside 36816 in Heswall bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Metro tickets on the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto the Northbound A540 and we turned right onto the B5138. We ran past the Harvest Mouse with it's windmill and we turned left onto Irby Road. We turned right onto Thingwall Road and left onto Mill Hill Road. We ran forwards onto Mill Lane and we turned left onto Greasby Road. We turned left onto Frankby Road. We continued Westwards along the B5139 and we saw Selwyn's 147 parked up in a school. We continued onto Greenbank Road and we past West Kirby football club and we turned left onto Anglesey Road before turning tight onto Bridge Road. We crossed over the railway line and we ran into town. We got to the main stop and we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus we crossed over the road and we went to the pub. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards he had a glass of Coke. We went outside and we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Merseyside 27898 on a #38 to the Croft Retail Park.

Stagecoach Merseyside 27898 in West Kirby

We got on the bus and we placed the Metro tickets on the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up the Northbound A540 and we continued up to Hoylake. We followed the road through Meols and over the railway line. We continued into Moreton and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Merseyside 27898 before it continued on towards Croft Retail Park.

Stagecoach Merseyside 27898 in Moreton

Once off the bus we visited Tesco Express. Matthew brought a small can of Coke and a few chocolate bars. When we had finished we went out to the bus stop to wait for a bus back Eastwards. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva NW&W 3180 on a on a #413 to Birkenhead Woodside.

Arriva NW&W 3180 in Moreton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 2953 on a #414 to New Brighton. We got on the bus and we placed the Metro tickets on the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along the A553 and we continued to the other end of Moreton. We turned left onto Reeds Lane and we ran past Leasowe railway station. We turned right onto Birket Avenue and left onto Castleway South. We turned right onto Twickenham Drive and we ran forwards onto Gardenside. We turned right onto Leasowe Road and we headed Eastwards. We turned right onto Breck Road and left onto Wallasey Road. We ran into Liscard and we turned left onto Seaview Road. We turned right onto Mount Pleasant Road and left onto Seabank Road. We ran forwards onto Rowson Street and left onto King's Parade where we got up an got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we visited Morrison's. Matthew visited the toilet and afterwards went to the cafe. He had a slice of Victoria Sponge washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we walked outside to wait for a bus back towards Birkenhead. A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 2599 on a #411 to Birkenhead.

Arriva NW&W 2599 in New Brighton

We got on the bus and we place the Metro ticket on the scanner for the final time today before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along King's Parade and we turned right onto Rowson Street. We ran forwards onto Seabank Road. We continued Southwards and we ran forwards onto King Street. We ran forwards onto Brighton Street and we turned left onto Church Road. We ran into the Seacombe Ferry terminal and we came back out again. We turned left onto Birkenhead Road and we ran Southwards. At the roundabout we turned left onto Canning Street. We continued onto Tower Road and we turned left onto Canning Street. We veered Left onto Hamilton Street and we enter the Birkenhead Woodside terminal. After a brief stop we headed onto Argyle Street. We ran past Hamilton Square and at the roundabout we turned right onto Conway Street. We veered left and we entered Birkenhead bus station. Once off the bus we had a walk around and we took a few bus pictures. We saw Arriva NW&W 2545 on a #410 to New Brighton.

Arriva NW&W 2545 in Birkenhead bus station

We walked to the East end of the bus station and we saw Arriva NW&W 4107 on a #464 to New Ferry.

Arriva NW&W 4107 in Birkenhead bus station

We walked back to the other end of the bus station and we met up with mum and her friend at the car. We got in the car and mum was waiting with sausage rolls and a can of Irn Bru for Matthew. We set off out of the car park onto Claughton Road and we turned left onto the A5029. We turned right onto the A552 and we ran Westwards to the motorway. We joined the Southbound M53 and we joined the Eastbound M56. was an unidentified white minibus, Arvonia MX13 XGV and an unidentified silver minibus. Sen on the M6 were Suffolk Norse FJ59 CBU and Travel De Courcey MD27(#325) A500 to the A519. We turned left onto Whitmore Road and we joined the Southbound A34. We turned left onto the A5035. We ran over the railway into Blurton and forwards into Dresden. We went to Longton to check out what was parked at Z Carz this evening. There was nothing on the spare ground again and we turned left into Willow Row to see what was in the compound. We saw Z Carz Volkswagen minibus LJ07 PXW.

Z Carz LJ07 PXW in Longton

Also seen was Z Carz Ford minibus DC12 KNG in the corner of the yard. We went West along the A50 to Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We continued up to Church Road and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive and we got back home at 19:30. When we got back for a late tea Matthew had bangers and mash with carrots and gravy followed by a jam filled shortbread biscuit. We did an e-mail and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew went to bed around 00:00.... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 28-02-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
114	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
63101	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
67657	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries
112	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
37146	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 also going to see Grandma later on and going to the pub and returning to Blurton for a long weekend. First 67635/67639 are going to Great Yarmouth. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go out we saw white minibus DY69 UPB parked up in Manor Street.

DY69 UPB in Fenton

A short time later we saw Lucky Seven BN14 JCY going towards Heron Cross.

Lucky Seven BN14 JCY in Fenton

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

First Potteries 63146 in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw Stanton's of Stoke RUI 2486 on a free shuttle bus service to Penkhull. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site. 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 up castle Walk and Visited Wilko. Afterwards we continued up Castle walke and we went to Home Bargains. When we had finished shopping we walked back down Castle Walk and into the bus station. We waited for a bus rowards Hanley and a short time later we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63101 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road 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 and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street past the old Woolworths store which people hope will be a Primark. We turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We ran around to Lichfield Street and we turned into the the stop outside the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we crosswed over the ring road. We visited the chips shop and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. We crossed over the ring road and back to the bus station and we waited in the bus station for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw it was First Potteries 67657 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street. The redevelopment for parliament row was abandoned after it becoming apparent it wasn't economically viable. We turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room to chill out. Matthew waited in his room for me to come and pick him up. His Internet connection wasn't working, and when I arrived I tethered his phone to my computer. Matthew completed his routine and we set off out to the bus stop. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop outside the flats for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 112 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. We waited for a bus towards the hospital. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 105 on a #94 to Congleton.

D&G 105 in Newcastle bus station

A bus appeared and we saw it was First Potteries 65692 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65692 in Newcastle bus station

Our bus came into the bus station and it was First Potteries 37146 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 37146 in Newcastle bus station

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 and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 37146 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 37146 in Newcastle

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. Later on Matthew had a toffee flavoured yogurt. When it was time to go we said goodbye to Grandma and we got in the car. We set off just after 18:00 and we ran down Occupation Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63098 on a #22 to Longton, Shearings 237 heading Southwards and First Potteries 65040 on a #101 to Stafford. Once we had finished eating we set off to uncle Dave's to pick him up. We ran down the A34 and we joined the Northbound A500. At Sideway we turned right onto the A50 heading Eastwards. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran up to Heron Cross and we into Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got home around 18:45. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we composed a few e-mails and sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa doing e-mails and writing the until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Biddulph Moor 27-02-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67653	Fenton, Duke Street	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
63097	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus. 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 63116 on a #11 to Hanley. 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. We continued walking to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF.

Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF in Fenton

In the morning we went out on the bus. We set off on foot onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road and we walked up past KFC onto King Street. we saw Britannia Travel YP68 BPO. We continued past the shop and we waited by the bus stop opposite to the barbers. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it closer we saw it was First Potteries 67653 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67653 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off King Street and we ran past the site of the new petrol station and Costa Coffee. We continued over the roundabouts and we turned right onto Victoria Road. We continued down the hill and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. Instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off along Lichfield Street and onto Tontine Street. We stopped at Wrights Pies and Matthew had a sausage roll, can of Coke and a Manchester Tart. When we had finished in the shop we set off across Tontine Square and into the market. We sat down and Matthew ate his sausage roll washed down with a can of Coke and a Manchester Tart. Afterwards we went to the floor above into the shopping centre and we went up to the First Floor. We headed upstairs to the toilet and afterwards went out of the shopping centre onto Stafford Street. We turned left and we went forwards onto Lichfield Street and to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 63097 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 44511 on a #3 to Crewe. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window we saw Temple Street Church G14 SBX.

Temple Street Church G14 SBX in Fenton

Also seen was Stanton's of Stoke OYD 424 going towards Heron Cross.

Stanton's of Stoke OYD 424 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had pasta and sauce followed by a Bakewell tart. Later on Matthew went out. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we continued forwards onto Heron Street. At the roundabout we joined the Westbound A50. We ran down to Sideways and we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We ran through Stoke and Etruria and we continued North of Longport. At the next junction we cam off the A500 and we joined the A527. We ran past the North end of Tunstall and we continued through Chell and past Fegg Hayes. We continued Northwards through Brindley Ford and through Knypersly. We turned right onto Park Lane and we continued forwards on New Street. We carried on onto Hot Lane. We stopped at a pub and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards he had a glass of Coke. When we had finished our drinks we returned to Fenton by car. We set off down Hot Lane and we ran forwards onto New Street. We continued onto Park Lane and we turned left onto the A527. We ran through Knypersley and down into Brindley Ford. We ran down the hill to Fegg Hayes and we climbed up into Chell. We continued down past the North end of Tunstall and we ran down into the Chatterley valley and onto the Southbound A500. We ran through Longport and Etruria and we continued into Stoke. We came off the A500 and we ran under the railway line and up City Road. We continued into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and 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 Sandbach / Hanley 26-02-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley, stop J1‎	23	First Potteries
63096	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 63098 on a #11 to Newcastle. Later on Matthew went downstairs to do his shopping. We set off 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 32633 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We turned left onto Victoria Road. and we ran down to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. We ran up to the ring road and we ran anti-clockwise around Hanley. We turned right onto the A50 and we ran Northwards through Cobridge into Burslem. We continued up Scotia Road towards Tunstall and we continued onto the High Street and Northwards through Goldenhill. We ran down the hill to Kisgrove and we continued under the railway line and canal into Cheshire. We ran through to Rode Heath and we turned right onto the A5011. We turned left onto the A533 and we ran the last few miles into Sandbach. We followed the A533 Northwards through town and we turned right into the town centre. We parked up on the common and we saw D&G Bus 35 on a #316 to Cooksmere Lane. We walked down the High Street and we stopped at the pub for dinner. Matthew went to the toilet and after wards had dinner. He had a burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we walked back to the Common. We returned to Fenton in a lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto the A533 and we headed Southwards. We ran down to Rode Heath and we turned right onto the B5011. We turned left onto the A50 and we ran through Kidsgrove. We ran through Goldenhill and we joined the A527 towards the Chatterley Valley. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Longport and Etruria. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we and right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room to chill out. we saw white minibus VE69 KFD.

VE69 KFD in Fenton

We returned to the room and we saw D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 44 in Fenton

Also seen was Temple Street Church DN03 WKK going towards Hanley.

Temple Street Church DN03 WKK in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Copeland's Tours MIB 520 running towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 520 in Fenton

We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop by the flats for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw ABC Supreme EN14 CHF. The bus turned the corner and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hnaley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left 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. the bus at the top of John Street. We walked along Bagnall Street and Cheapside and we turned right onto Piccadilly. We turned left onto Stafford Street. and we walked up towards Primark. We went in the shop and Matthew brought some clothing. Once we had finished we walked down onto Stafford Street and we turned right onto Piccadilly. We turned left onto Cheapside and we continued onto Bagnall Street. We continued past the Victoria Theatre and into the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63096 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 63096 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road and we turned left into Glebedale Road. Once back at the day centre we went to Longton by car. City Road and we ran forwards onto Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road and we headed down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to Town Road. We headed towards Birches Head and we joined the Northbound A5272. We ran through Sneyd Green and up to Smallthorne roundabout. We continued onto High Lane and we ran to the end. We turned right onto the A527 and down the hill to Fegg Hayes. We turned right onto Chell Heath Road where we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #99 to Newcastle. and we ran through Chell Heath past Matthew's old School where they are building a new shaltered housing complex. We continued through Bradeley where we saw Stanton's of Stoke HXZ 9939. At the end of the road we turned left onto Ford Green Road and up into Norton. We turned left into Saint Nicholas Avenue and we ran into the estate. we ran to the far end and we stopped just off Barks Drive. For tea Matthew had sausages chips and gravy from the chip shop. When Matthew had finished eat he went to the toilet. We then set off back to the residential unit. We came out of the estate along St Nicholas Avenue and we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and ran up through Smallthorne to the roundabouts. We turned left onto the A5272 and we headed through Sneyd Green and to the edge of Hanley. We ran clockwise around the ring road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we went across the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Adderley Green / Hanley 25-02-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63111	Fenton, Victoria Place	Adderley Green, First bus depot	11	First Potteries
63115	Adderley Green, First bus depot	Fenton, Victoria Place	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 silver minibus SA04 EVL going towards Stoke.

SA04 EVL in Fenton

Also seen was OSSMA HX11 EOF going towards Stoke.

OSSMA HX11 EOF in Fenton

we went downstairs and out of the unit. We set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre. In the morning we were going to Hanley on the bus, so we set off on foot to the bus stop. We set off along Christchurch Street and we stopped at the Co-op. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto City Road. As we walked up the road we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 516 going towards Stoke. When we got to the bus stop we waited for a First Potteries bus. Whilst we waited Matthew drank his can of Coke and a Milky Way. A few minutes later we saw Aimée's SUI 7836. We crossed over the road and we saw First Potteries 63111 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63111 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street past the old Woolworths store which people hope will be a Primark. and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. Due to there being traffic lights in Adderley Green there were long delays. The bus turned left and we got up and got off the bus at the stop outside the First Potteries bus garage. We waited at the bus stop for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65041 arrive on a low loader in the new colours. The bus for Fenton eventually appeared and it was First Potteries 63115 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63115 in Adderley Green

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off towards the roundabout and at the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off the bus. We walked down City Road and Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We saw Aman's Travel YM10 RCY parked near to the corner of Albert Square.

Aman's Travel YM10 RCY in Fenton

We continued along Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. We went upstairs to his room and use his computer and watched buses out of the window. For dinner Matthew had a chicken burger and fries from KFC washed down with a cup of Coke. As it was pancake day after dinner Matthew also had pancakes! Matthew returned to his room and watched buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 119 in Fenton

Before tea Matthew went out to do some shopping. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We picked a few things up at the Co-operative food and we turned left Temple Street We walked back to the residential unit. Near to the unit we saw City Cabs LK63 VKE. We went out in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left Christchurch Street. We crossed onto Manor Road and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Victoria Street and we ran down the hill to Aldi. We stopped to do some shopping and afterwards we continued in the car to Hanley. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we ran up the hill. We headed into Hanley and we parked up. Once we had parked up we walked up Lichfield Street and forwards onto Tontine Street. We went to the pub had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and fries followed by a slice of chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we saw grey minibus SF19 OSD. We walked down Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street. We got in the car and we set off down Lichfield Street. We crossed over Joiners Square and we turned right onto the A52. We ran near to stoke station and along side the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. After going upstairs and putting the shopping away Matthew went to his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Talke 24-02-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63114	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67154	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	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 and going out for tea with me later on. There was a free bus shuttle running becasue if the roadworks in Penkhull. 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 Copeland's Tours MIB 797 going towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 797 in Fenton

Also seen was silver minibus LK11 PGX going towards Stoke.

LK11 PGX in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Magnum SO59 HUA heading towards Hanley.

Magnum SO59 HUA in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63118 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63118 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and and we crossed over Christchurch Street. We went through the alleyway onto the car park and we crossed over City Road. we saw Britannia Travel YP68 BPO. We walked up to the bus stop near to Philpott's and we waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 986.

Copeland's Tours MIB 986 in Fenton

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63114 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63114 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up City Road and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street past the old Woolworths store which people hope will be a Primark. We turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We ran around to Lichfield Street and we turned into the the stop outside the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and we stopped at B&M. We continued along Old Hall Street and we turned left onto Parliament Row. We stopped at the Pound Bakery and Matthew had a sausage roll and a bottle of Coke in a bag. We set off along Parliament Row and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we returned to the bus station. At the bus station Matthew ate his sausage roll and drank his bottle of Coke. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67154 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 and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to Whilst he waited he watched buses out of the window. We went into the kitchen and We saw Intercity SJ16 EYF parked outside.

Intercity SJ16 EYF in Fenton

Matthew returned to his room to wait for me and uncle Dave to come and pick him up. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and walked through onto City Road. Outside the flat we saw grey minibus SF17 HCU. We continued walking down to The Range and we did some shopping. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we walked back out onto City Road and we saw Stanton's of Stoke RUI 2486. and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to use his computer and watch buses out of the window we saw Paul's of Stoke Y13 POS going towards Stoke. Later on we came to pick up Matthew. 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 and we headed down the road into Stoke. We ran under the railway line and we crossed the A500. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we ran around Stoke town centre on the one-way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and we turned right onto Flemming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We ran forwards onto Hartshill Road and we went up the hill through Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street into Newcastle and we turned right onto Ryecroft. We turned right onto A34 and we ran north through Cross Heath. We ran North up the A34 through Crackley and over the A500 into Talke. At the junction we followed the A34 to the right and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards he had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a carvery. After having a re-fill of Coke, Matthew had choclate fudge cake and custard for afters. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in the car. We set off down the A34 and we followed it to the left. We ran through Talke and over the A500 into Crackley. We continued down through Bradwell and Cross Heath and into Newcastle past the former First Bus depot. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. We saw First Potteries 65692 on a #4A to Talke. We continued onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. Travelling up towards Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a botte of Irn Bru. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark