Trip to Bucknall / Hanley 30-08-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63112	Fenton, Sixth Form College	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
63179	Hanley BS	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 First Potteries 67659 on a #11 to Newcastle. For dinner he had chicken, potatoes and carrots followed by a slice of red velvet cake. After dinner Matthew went to Bucknall. We went downstairs We got in the car and we set off onto onto Temple Street we turned left onto Christchurch Street and crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road we saw First Potteries 65028 on a #6 to Coalville. and we ran down to Joiners Square where we saw Z Carz DG10 VMO. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards Bucknall. At Limekiln we turned right to follow the A52 we saw First Potteries 67664 on a #11 to Hanley. We turned left onto Finney Green and we parked up. We visited the cafe and Matthew had a can of Coke. After spending some time at the gardens we returned to Fenton. We got in car we set off onto Finney Green and we turned right onto the A52. At Limekiln Light where we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle. we followed the A52 to the left. At Joiners Square we stopped and got off the bus. We went into a shop and Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. We got back on in car and we headed back to Fenton. we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road where we saw D&G Bus 145 on a #23 to Blurton. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street where we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room. Whilst he waited he used his computer and watched buses out of the window we saw City Cabs LK63 VKE parked up nearby. Later on Matthew was going to Hanley on the bus. When it was time to go out we went downstairs and set off onto City Road. We walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto onto Manor Street. At the end of the street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we walked down the hill to the bus stop. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63112 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63112 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station we saw First Potteries 65728 on layover. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65033 on a Kingfisher service to Cheadle.

First Potteries 65033 in Hanley bus station

Once we got to Hanley we set off on foot onto Lichfield Street and we walked around the corner onto Old Hall Street and we stopped at B&M. We went in the shop and we brought a bar of chocolate. We set off onto Old Hall Street amnd around the coner onto Lichfield Street and into the bus station. Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 65732 on a #3A to Talke.

First Potteries 65732 in Hanley bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63179 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 63179

We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and 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. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. For tea Matthew had ham sandwich followed by a jam filled sponge. 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 SF59 JCY.

Shelton Care Group SF59 JCY in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF parked up at the day centre.

Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF in Fenton

Also seen was Shelton Care Group DV56 YVK parked up.

Shelton Care Group DV56 YVK 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 Kidsgrove / Stoke 29-08-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
44514	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65004	Hanley BS	Kidsgrove, Queen Street	7	First Potteries
67652	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
67157	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
67157	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	23	First Potteries
65001	Stoke, adj stop M	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going 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 Temple Street church RX18 GZW parked up in the Street. 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 waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we flashed the Knot Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along 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. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 65004 on a #7 to Kisgrove. We got on the bus and we flashed the Knot Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we crossed Broad street onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and we stopped on Stafford Street to to pick up more passengers before we left town along Quadrant Road. We crossed over the ring road and we headed out of town towards Sneyd Green along Town Road. We continued to Smallthorne roundabouts and we continued forwards onto High Lane where we saw First Potteries 33728 on a #7 to Hanley. At the end of High Lane the end we turned left onto the A527. We turned right onto Turnhurst Road and we ran up to Packmoor. We continues into Newchapel and onto the High Street where we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #7 to Hanley. We turned left onto Pennyfields Roads and at the roundabout we went onto Newchapel Road. We ran through the estate via Galleys bank and we ran into Kidsgrove and the bus terminated on King Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed Heathcote Street onto market Street and we went into Home Bargains to buy bottle of Coke. We walked back down Market Street and chip shop cafe. Matthew went to the toilets and afterwards had a can of Coke. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. We walked down Market Street. We continued through the King Street and we turned left onto Bedford Road past the site of a new children's play area. We turned left onto Gloucester Road and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Liverpool Road and up to the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67652 on a #3 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we flashed the Knot Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street and we saw First Potteries 33695 on a #3A to Talke Pits. We continued down the High Street an we turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto Scotia Road and past the the old bus garage before running up the hill into Burslem Town centre. We ran through the light onto Waterloo Road and up the hill into Cobridge. We ran down the hill towards Hanley and then up into town along Hope Street and Stafford Street. We turned right at the end past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street before entering the bus station where we got up got off. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 33693 on a #7A to Biddulph. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we flashed the Knot Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station 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 went passed the former chemists which is becoming a new dessert shop. and 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. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley. We walked back to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room to chill out. He also watched buses out of the window. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car YN19 DNA outside there yard.

Afford rent-a-car YN19 DNA in Fenton

we waited for a bus to Stoke at the bus stop by the flats. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke 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. We got off the bus and we walked along Church Street forwards onto Hartshill Road. We turned left onto Honeywall. We walked down Hill Street and we turned right onto Campbell Place and we went into William Hill and he used the toilet. We walked onto Campbell Place and we turned right onto Church Street where we saw First Potteries 65029 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65029 in Stoke

We continued to the bus stop and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 65001 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65001 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and onto Christchurch Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. whilst there he ate a bottle of dandelion & burdock. whilst in the room we saw Afford rent-a-car minibus YN19 DNA there yard. For tea Matthew had half pounder plain burger. 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 Newcastle / Longton 28-08-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
51	Fenton, Victoria Place	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
44515	Newcastle BS	Longton TI	22	First Potteries
32648	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	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 to the day service we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #23 to Hanley. Later on we went downstairs and we set off Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. and across City Road. We waited at the bus stop for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 51 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 and we saw First Potteries 63112 on #25 to Hanley. 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 67648 on a #22 to Longton. We bounced our way through the hospital grounds over the severe speed bumps and we turned right onto the A34. We ran up to Newcastle and we turned right onto Barracks Road. The bus veered left into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a walk around Newcastle. We cut through from the bus station onto High Street and we visited the Restored Furniture shop. We continued up High Street and we went in the Dougie Mac charity shop. We continued up to Merrial Street and we visited Oakland Recruitment. Afterwards we cut through onto Ironmarket and down Castle Walk and back to the bus station. Once at the bus station we waited for a bus back towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #11 to Hanley. We waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 44515 on a #22 to Longton. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme KX14 EBZ & E-zec patient transport OU18 CEF. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road we saw First Potteries 67648 on a #22 to Newcastle. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive where we stopped to wait time. After a short wait we continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we saw First Potteries 43875 on a #22 to Newcastle. We ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. We walked up the Strand and we visited Cafe Delight. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished dinner we walked up the Strand. We walked into the Bennett Precinct. We walked through the precinct onto Market street and we saw Z Carz LJ07 PXW. We went to Scope and the sewing shop. We walked around the corner onto Transport Lane and we crossed over the Strand to wait for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 32648 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. we bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the new petrol station and coffee shop. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. We set of around the corner onto City Road and we crossed over. We turned left into Christchurch Street and right into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window whilst and ate his Manchester tart whilst we waited for tea. We saw silver minibus BT60 ???.

BT60 in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 101 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 101 in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and met with mum and dad. We had a virtual birthday party for uncle Dave. Matthew sand happy birthday and blew out some candles. It was teatime and he had a small buffet. He had some cake and egg mayo baps. He washed it down with a glass of Cherry Coke. After the party and visit Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. Later on Matthew went downstairs. We set off onto Temple Streeet and onto Christchurch Street and into the Co-operative food store. Matthew brought a Milky Way before setting off back to the house. We went onto Christchurch Street and onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went back to his room to chill out. 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 Cobridge / Stoke 27-08-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
111	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	1	D&G Bus
119	Stoke, adj stop M	Fenton, Christchurch Street	1A	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to Cobridge later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley. In the morning Matthew went to Trentham Gardens. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and right onto Smithpool Road. and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and we got onto the A52. At the traffic light we went onto Station Road and we turned right at the end onto Stoke Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and into Hanley and onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We ran to the end and then we turned left onto Etruria Road. We crossed under the A53 and into Festivel Park. We turned right onto Ridgehouse Drive. onto Greyhund Way and at the end we turned left onto Waterloo Road. Waterloo Road and we ran back down Greyhound Way into Festival Park. We continued along Ridgehouse Drive and then we went onto the Westbound A53. We turned left onto the A500 and we ran South to Stoke. We came off the A500 and onto City Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw Intercity PO62 HXD.

Intercity PO62 HXD in Fenton

We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the stop opposite the flats and we watched the digger across the road which had started work on the new sheltered housing complex. We waited for a bus towards Stoke. A short time later we saw Lucky Seven N44 DMV.

Lucky Seven N44 DMV in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus on a #40 to Longton.

D&G 21 in Fenton

The bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 111 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. We got off the bus and we walked along Church Street. we turned left onto Campbell Place and went to Wrights Pies and Matthew had a can of Coke and a millionaires shortbread. We walked to the end of Campbell Place and we sat on a bench to eat the sausage roll and drink the can of Coke. we back onto Church Street and we saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G 119 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and onto Christchurch Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. whilst in the room we saw Afford rent-a-car minibus WX18 WKJ going towards Stoke. For tea Matthew had his sausage chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of Cherry Coke. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Shavington / Shelton 26-08-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Shelton, Beresford Street	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. In the morning we went to Shavington by car. Later on Matthew went downstairs We got in the car and we set off onto Temple Street where we saw Temple Street Methodist Church minibus DN03 WKK. we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill towards Stoke and we turned right onto the A52. We travelled alongside the railway line and we continued past the railway station. We continued past the university and at Joiner Square we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We continued to the end and we turned right onto Waterloo Road. We ran through Cobridge and into Burslem. We continued onto Scotia Road and we by-pass the centre of Tunstall before joining the High Street near to the police station. We continued through Sandyford and Goldenhill and into Kidsgrove. We turned left and we headed to the A34. We ran Southwards towards Chesterton and we joined the Northbound A500. We went under the M6 and we continued past Weston. We turned right onto David Whitby Way and we headed towards Crewe. We turned left onto the A534 and we saw D&G 48 on a #12 service. We turned left onto Gresty Road and we headed Southwards. At the end of Gresty Lane we turned left onto Rope Lane and we stopped at the leisure centre. Once there Matthew we to use the soft play area. There had been a delivery of new equipment so the soft play area had been closed today. After we had finished we went to Crewe by car. We set off along Rope Lane and we turned right onto Gresty Road. We ran up to the centre of Crewe and we parked up. We turned right onto the A534 and we ran past the railway station. We turned right onto Weston Road and we stopped at the pub. For dinner Matthew had Matthew had a Mixed Grill followed by Lemon Meringue Pie for afters. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in the car. We ran Southwards down the A532 and we continue onto David Whitby Way. M6 motorway, We Joined the eastbound A500 and we ran under the M6. We continued Southwards to Talke and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran Southwards through Chesterton and Milehouse and into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road. We re-joined the Southbound A34 and we went past the hospital. We turned left onto Newcastle Lane and we ran up to the centre of Penkhull. We turned onto St Thomas's Place and left onto Princes Road past the old A&E department. At the end we turned left onto the A52. 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 upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room before going out later on. We saw Lucky Seven SF04 CVK heading towards Stoke. Later we went to Hanley on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 126 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 126 in Fenton

As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Shelton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road. 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 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. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right College Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we we walked down College Road. we turned left onto Avenue Road where we saw Travel Express NK14 FMU. We walked to the end of Avenue Road and we stopped at the benches at the end to eat the Chewits and drink the can of Fanta orange. we got in the car set off onto College Road. At the next roundabout we turned left onto Ridgeway Road. We turned right onto Mawson Road and left onto the A52. At Joiners square we turned right onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and we turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple street and back to the residential unit. Later on Matthew went back upstairs. Later on Matthew went to the adult social at the old adventure playground. We went downstairs and we went in a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street where we saw Temple Street Methodist Church minibus DN03 WKK. we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. We joined the Northbound A500. As we travelled North we saw Afford rent-a-car MK67 UEN. we came off the A500 and we ran up to Shelton. We joined Shelton New Road and we headed into Hartshill. At the roundabout we ran forwards onto George Street and into Newcastle. We ran forwards onto Ryecroft and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We turned right onto the A525 and we turned right onto Stanier Street. We got out of the taxi. When we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew went outside and went on the slide. He also spent time in the soft play area. Later on Matthew had a can of coke. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We set off along Stanier Road and we turned right. We turned left onto the B5044. We turned left onto the A525 and left onto the Northbound A34. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned left onto Shelton Old Road and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran up to the next junction we turned left onto City Road and right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. Later on Matthew had a choc ice. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 24-08-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
63179	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
67665	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Fenton Manor	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67651 on a #11 to Newcastle. In the morning we went for a walk. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. 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 and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs outside and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Temple Street and walked through onto City Road. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 111 in Fenton

We continued to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to 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 we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down 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 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 ans 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. We turned right onto John Street and once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to the stop to wait for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #7A to Biddulph.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

Once off the bus Matthew ate his tea. It was egg sandwiches, a cadbury's Snack and a can of Fanta orange. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 63179 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto john Street. At the bottom of the hill we turned left onto Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road. We continued to the end of Bethedsa Street and we turned right onto Regent Road. We ran forwards onto College Road and we ran down the hill through Shelton. We turned left onto Station Road and we stopped briefly outside the railway station and we continued forwards onto the A52. We followed the road to the right under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 we saw D&G Bus 158 on a #9 to Biddulph. entering Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital where we saw blue minibus BL66 OLX. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the 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. Once off the bus we walked up Castle Walk. We turned left onto Ironmarket and we stopped at the bank at the end. We turned left onto High Street and we turned left into Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. We saw First Potteries 67665 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67665 in Newcastle 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 we saw First Potteries 32647 on a #4 to Wereton. 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 we got off just before the swimming baths turn. onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and into the pub. Matthew we to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. After Matthew had finished in the pub we walked back to the residential unit. We set off along Smithpool Road and we turned left into Temple Street. and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. 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 23-08-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63097	Fenton, Sixth Form College	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
44514	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	4	First Potteries
67653	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
67158	Hanley BS	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 First Potteries 67659 on a #11 to Newcastle. For dinner he had chicken, potatoes and carrots followed by a slice of red velvet cake. Later on Matthew was going to Hanley on the bus. When it was time to go out we went downstairs and set off onto City Road and we saw yellow minibus YF11 XGS. We continued up City Road. We walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto onto Manor Street. At the end of the street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we walked down the hill to the bus stop. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63097 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63097 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station we saw First Potteries 67658 on layover. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew used the new toilets at Hanley bus station. We waited for a bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited Matthew had a Kitkat. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #4 to Audley.

First Potteries 44514 in Hanley bus station

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 where we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #4 to Hanley. 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 as the bus was now empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 44514 before we got off the bus.

Inside First Potteries 44514

In Newcastle, we decided to catch a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67653 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67653 in Newcastle bus station

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 65732 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 67159 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 we got off the bus we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67158 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street where we saw Lucky Seven SF15 DUU. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. 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 and we saw First Potteries 33733 parked in the garage. 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. We walked down City Road. onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. 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 and had some cheesecake. For tea Matthew had ham sandwich followed by a jam filled sponge. Later on Matthew went downstairs. We set off onto Temple Streeet and onto Christchurch Street and into the Co-operative food store. Matthew brought a Milky Way before setting off back to the house. We went onto Christchurch Street and onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went back to his room to chill out. 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 Hereford / Ross-on-Wye 22-08-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
15874	Hereford, Country BS	Ross-on-Wye, Cantilupe Road	33	Stagecoach West
15872	Ross-on-Wye, Station Street	Hereford, Country BS	33	Stagecoach West
128	Hereford, Country BS	Leominster BS	492	Lugg Valley Travel
116	Leominster BS	Hereford, Country BS	426	Lugg Valley Travel
37321	Hereford, Broad Street	King’s Thorn, Post Office	33	Stagecoach West
15875	King’s Thorn, Post Office	Hereford, Country BS	33	Stagecoach West

Today we decided to re-visit Hereford. We had checked the weather for today and it appeared to be better the further South and East you travelled. We gave Matthew a list of destination from the Midlands and from the list Matthew chose Hereford. Matthew got up around 08:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. we saw white minibus SV59 ZRT.

SV59 ZRT in Fenton

First Potteries 47519 in Fenton

D&G 113 in Fenton

MM17 in Fenton

went downstairs and we got in the car. we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and at the end we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we parked up at Sainsbury's. Across the road we saw City Cabs Depot. London Road. In the West We continued through Oak Hill and into London Road. We ran down to Trent vale and we joined the Southbound A34. Southbound A500 and we ran down to the motorway. We got onto the Southbound M6. Westbound M6. We continued Northwards throught the West Midlands and up through Staffordshire. We ran North to junction 15 where we cam off onto the A500. We travelled North up to Sideway and then we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Mathew went upstairs to use his computer and chill out. Until it was time to go out Matthew watched buses out of the window. 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 Newcastle / Blurton 20-08-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67665	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63176	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. Whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off We walked onto Temple Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

and we cut through onto City Road and we walked down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. we saw Afford Rent-A-Car MK67 UEP outside there yard.

Afford Rent-A-Car MK67 UEP in Fenton

We carried on down the road and we waited for a bus towards Stoke. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 52 on a #1 to Meir. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67665 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67665 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus towards Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 65030 on a #4A to Hanley.

First Potteries 65030 in Newcastle bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 65033 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65033 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63176 in Newcastle bus station

WHilst we waited for the bus to be readied for service we saw Arriva Midlands 2968 on a #164 to Market Drayton.

Arriva Midlands 2968 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. the bus waiting to depart, we saw required First Potteries 41498 on a #4 to Hanley. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back up to his room to chill out and use his computer. Later on Matthew went downstairs for For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy and a party in the garden. we went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off in the car onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we crossed over the railway line. We ran forwards Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50 we saw ABC Supreme YO69 AZA. We ran into Blurton along Blurton Road and we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got back to Blurton. Matthew got back to the hoouse and he chilled out on his computer. A short time later Matthew returned to Fenton. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton. We ran along Beaconsfield Drive. 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 ran through onto the Eastbound A50 and onto the A50 Link Road. We turned left onto King Street and at Victoria Place we turned right onto Victoria Road and we saw First Potteries 32647 on a #6 to Parkhall. We continued down Victoria Road and we stopped at McDonalds to pick up some food. Once we had the food we set off onto Victoria Road. we ran to the top of the hill and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went into the garden and had chicken nuggets, fries and a cup of coke. He also hate some cupcakes an other party foods. Later on Matthew went upstairs and 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.