Trip to Park Hall / Hanley 28-02-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
21	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	Hanley BS	23	D&G Bus

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 Westside Taxis PE67 XEV. We went downstairs and got into car 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 right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto City Road and we continued onto King Street. We ran through Foley and under the railway Bridge into Longton. We ran forwards onto Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to Adderley Green and we turned right onto the A5272, We turned left onto Hulme Road and right into Park Hall Country park. We parked up and we went for a walk around Park Hall. Afterwards we went into the cafe. For dinner Matthew had a sausage bap and a slice of Toffee Cheesecake washed down with a can of Coke. we went to the café and used the toilet and When we had finished we returned to the car. We set off along the road and we turned left onto Hulme Road. We turned right onto the A5272 and the old gasworks roundabout we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran down to Longton and ran onto the one-way system. We turned left onto Market Street and right onto Commerce Street. We turned right at the roundabout and we ran down The Strand. We turned right onto Baths Road past Tesco and the site of the new Costa Coffee shop being built. We crossed over the A50 onto Foley Road and at the end we turned right onto Longton Hall Road where we saw white minibus LJ09 EAF. We continued along Longton Hall Road and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran up the hill and at the roundabout we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive where we passed white minibus SV05 NKO parked up. We continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we went into We got to the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As expected it was D&G Bus 21 on a #23 to Hanley.

D&G 21 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Beaconsfield Drive. We ran to the end we turned left onto Church Road. We ran to Critchlow's Corner and we veered left onto Blurton Road running through Blurton. We crossed the A50 and at Heron Cross lights we went forwards onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left at Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and 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 and we saw First Potteries 63116 on a #11 to Newcastle. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a taxi back to Fenton. We got in a City Cabs taxi and we set off along onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the A52 and onto Victoria Road. we turned onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs. Matthew returned to his room to chill out and drink his bottle of Coke. For tea Matthew had chicken chargrills and chips with beans followed by cheesecake. Later on we went to Hanley in the car. We went downstairs to the car and we set off onto Temple Street where we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We turned left onto Victoria Road where we saw Z Carz PE10 MJK. We ran down the hill towards Joiners Square and at the roundabout we went straight across onto Lichfield Street. We turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street. We ran down the hill through Parliament Row. We turned left onto Parliament Square. We ran down the hill through Percy Street. We turned left onto Stafford Street where we saw First Potteries 63100 running out of service. Past the town hall and Radio Stoke. where we saw We saw First Potteries 65027 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 65027 in Hanley

We entered the bus station off Bagnall Street. We turned right onto John Street and we parked up in a car park. We saw First Potteries 65028 on a #25 to Keele. When it was time to go we went back to the residential unit in the car. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down through Shelton along Regent Road and College Road. We passed 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 before turning right and running up into Fenton. We turned through onto Wheildon Road and left into Smithpool Road and right into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Middleton / Rochdale 27-02-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
3003	Middleton BS	Rochdale Interchange	17	Go North West
67430	Rochdale Interchange	Kirkholt, Hogarth Road	6	First Manchester
67424	Kirkholt, Hogarth Road	Rochdale Interchange	6	First Manchester
67408	Rochdale Interchange	Oldham BS	409	First Manchester
37431	Oldham, Lord Street	Uppermill Commercial Hotel	184	First Manchester
33687	Uppermill Commercial Hotel	Oldham BS	84	First Manchester

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out to re-visit Middleton. The long-running ‘fire and rehire’ dispute between bus drivers at Go North West and their bosses escalated further over the weekend, with the announcement staff would be staging indefinite strike action. 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 D&G Bus 111 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G 111 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63096 in Fenton

Later on we went to Bury in the car. We went downstairs to the car and we set off onto Temple Street where we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto City Road. We turned sharp left at the roundabout 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 towards Hanley. We ran anti-clockwise around the ring road and we went Northwards out of town along Town Road. We joined the Northbound A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green and Smallthorne. We crossed over the roundabout and we continued up to Chell. We turned right onto the A527 and we ran north through Brindley Ford and Brown Lees up towards Biddulph. We went West of Biddulph on the by-pass and we continued North towards Congleton and through the town onto the Northbound A536. We ran Northwards up to Macclesfield and we went through the town onto the A523. We continued Northwards to Hazel Grove and we joined the Northbound A6. We continued Northwards into Stockport and under the M60. We came off the M60 onto the Northbound A576 and we ran the 2 or so mile into Middle town centre. We ran forwards onto Limetrees Road and we turned right into the car park. Once we had parked up we walked through the shopping centre to the toilets at the other end. Once we had finished in the shopping centre we went down the stairs and out and round the corner to the food van on the pavement opposite to the bus station. we went outside to a newish cafe called Sub Station. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we said goodbye to mum and we walked over to the bus station. We saw First Manchester 37470 on a #59 to Manchester. We walked back to the toilet and it was still occupied. We decided to catch a bus to another local town with a bus station so that we find another toilet. As we thought about where we could go we saw Go North West 3003 on a #17 to Rochdale. We got on the bus and we booked System One bus only tickets at £5.20. We went upstairs and we sat down. The bus set off out of the We set off out of the bus station and we turned left and ran past the Middleton Arena. We turned onto the A664. North up Long Street and then Rochdale Road. The road turned due North by the canal and we carried on under the M62 and into Castleton. We joined the A58 and we traveled Eastwards into town. We turned right onto Drake Street and we approached the interchange from the South. We got off the bus and we headed straight for the toilet. So we headed out of the bus station and up the steps onto this elevated walkway. parked up next to the steps in between doing #6 Kirkholt circulars was dud First Manchester 67430. It turned out it took around 30 minutes. We carried on down the walkway and we saw required Rotala Diamond 40740 on a #471 to Bolton. Afterwards we had a walk around the bus station to see what we could catch. We saw First Manchester 67430 on a #6 to Kirkholt. We got onto the bus and we flashed the System One tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the interchange. We went down River Street and onto Water Street. We turned left onto the A6223. We turned left onto Oldham Road. We turned right onto the A664. We turned left onto Daventry Road. We continued into Kirkholt and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Daventry Road. We went to use the disabled toilet on Daventry Road but it was in use so Matthew went to the gents. Having used the toilet we walked down to Daventry Road Matthew used the Gents. Afterwards we waited for a bus towards Rochdale. Whilst we waited we saw Transdev Rosso 1616 on a R7 to Castleton. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67424 on a #6 to Rochdale. We got onto the bus and we flashed the System One tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along Daventry Road. We turned right onto the A664. We turned left onto Oldham Road. We turned left onto Milnrow Road. We turned right onto Drake Street. We turned right onto Water Street and into the Interchange where we got up and got off the bus. We walked to the Interchange and we waited for a bus towards Oldham. After a while we saw First Manchester 67408 on a #409 to Ashton. We got onto the bus and we flashed the System One tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the interchange. We went down River Street and onto Water Street. We turned left onto the A6223. We turned left onto Oldham Road. We continued into Balderstone. We continued Westwards along the A671 under the M62 and into Royton. We continued straight up Long Sight. We continued Southwards past thr Royal Oldham Hospital and we turned left onto St Mary's Way. We travelled Eastwards for a short distance and we turned right into Oldham bus station. We walked down to the other part of the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus. and we saw required First Manchester 44189 on layover. We went back to the other part of the bus station and we saw Go North West 4006 on a #415 to Middleton. Whilst we decided what to do next Matthew had a Milky Way washed down with a small bottle of cola. We saw that there was #184 to Uppermill due in a few minutes. we walked up West Street and the nearest toilet was in The Spindles shopping centre. and we turned the corner and went up a floor and the toilet where at the near end. We continued through the Market Place and forwards onto Yorkshire Street. A few minutes later we saw it approaching and it was required First Manchester 37431 on a #184 to Huddersfield. We got on the bus and we flashed the System One ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off down Yorkshire Street. We continued through the Mumps. We entered Oldham Transport Interchange. After a brief stop we ran out onto the A62. We turned right onto Soho Street. We turned left into Greenacres Road. We ran up the hill and into Top of Moor. We ran forwards onto Dunham Street. We turned right onto Stamford Road. We headed through Lees. We joined St John Street. we went across onto Elliott Street. We turned left into High Street. We ran through Springhead. We turned into the A669. We ran down into Grotton. We ran through Grasscroft. We continued into Uppermill. we went onto the High Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up to High Street. We stopped at the Co-op and Matthew had a bottle of Coke and some chocolate bar. We crossed over the road and we headed to the bus stop. We waited for a bus back to Oldham. Matthew also ate one of his milky Way bars. We went back down to the bus stop and we saw First Manchester 69529 on a #350 to Ashton. As it got closer we saw that it was required First Manchester 33687 on a #184 to Oldham. We got on the bus and we flashed the System One tickets to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off down High Street. We ran through Grasscroft. We ran down into Grotton. We turned into the A669. We ran through Springhead. We ran onto the High Street. We turned right onto Elliott Street. We joined St John Street. We headed through Lees. we went across onto Stamford Road. We turned left into Stamford Road. We ran up the hill and into Top of Moor. We turned left into the A62. We entered Oldham Transport Interchange. We continued through the Mumps. We continued onto Union Street. We turned right onto Greaves Street. We turned right onto Yorkshire Street. We turned left into St Mary's Way. we turned left into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw First Manchester 37428 on a #57 to Shaw. Once off the bus we waited for mum to arrive and we took a few more bus pictures. We saw required First Manchester 33657 on a #409 to Ashton. Mum appeared and we got in the car. Matthew had a sausage roll and a can or orange Fanta. We set off along St Mary's Way. We turned left into Rochdale Road. We turned right onto Middleton Road. We went under Oldham Way and we ran forwards around a mile into Chadderton. We continued forwards into Mills Hill and we went under the railway line. We ran the last mile or so into Middleton and we ran past the bus station. we ran Westwards towards the A576. We ran the 2 or so miles down to the M60 and we joined the clockwise carriageway. We ran South around Manchester and through Stockport. We came off the M60 and we went along the Handforth by-pass down to Wilmslow. We past near to Alderley Edge and and over Monks Heath crossroad. We continued Southwards through capesthorne and we ran to the West of Congleton town centre and through Talke down to the A500. At Talke we got onto the Southbound A500 and we ran through Longtport and Etruria into Stoke. WE came off the A500 in Stoke onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up City Road onto Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room. For a late tea Matthew had a chicken burger from kfc. He also had some fries and a cup of Coke followed by a a slice of chocolate gateau and custard. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Later on he had a few digestive biscuits and and some Irn Bru. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hurleston / Longport 25-02-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63099	Fenton, opp Albert Square	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	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. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew watched buses whilst he waited to go out in the morning. 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 right onto Christchurch Street. We crossed the road and we stood at the stop by Albert Square to go towards Blurton. We waited a few minutes and then the bus appeared. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63099 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63099 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 63099

We set off along Christchurch Street and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we went through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road. After crossing over the A50 we continued through Blurton. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconfield Drive. We ran to the other end and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus. We walked around the corner. We got home. Matthew had a drink of Irn Bru and ate his Manchester tart. When it was time to go we went back to the residential unit in the car. We set off onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we then turned left onto the A50 link Road. We turned left onto King Street and at Victoria Place we turned right onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill and we stopped at MacDonalds where we picked up Matthew's dinner. We continued up 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 upstairs and back to his room to chill out. For dinner had chicken nuggets, fries and a cup of coke followed by a He also hate some cupcakes an other party foods. Later on we went to Hurleston in the car. We went downstairs to the car and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill onto the A52. We ran under the railway line towards Stoke and we saw First Potteries 63034 on a #11 to Hanley. we crossed over the A500 before we turned right onto the Northbound carriageway. We ran North for a few miles and then we continued Westwards as we crossed under the M6. We continued along the A500 to the South of Crewe until we reached the end before going onto the Nantwich by-pass. At the end of the by-pass we turned right following the A51 for another 1/2 mile and we saw Arriva NW&W 4404 on a #84 to Crewe. We turned left into Snugbury's where we picked up. Matthew had a vanilla flavoured cone. He also went to see the giant bee made out of hay. When we had finished we returned to Blurton by car. We turned right onto the A51 and we headed towards Nantwich. We went around the North side of Nantwich on the bypass and we joined the Eastbound A500. We ran the the South of Crewe and under the M6. We continued through Longport and Etruria into Stoke. A500. We ran through Stoke and we came off the A500 at Sideway. We headed Eastwards towards Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. and we veered right onto giss Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #22 to Longton. We got back to Blurton. When we got home Matthew had a can of dandelion & burdock and chilled out on his computer until it was time to go to the residential unit. We set off onto Finstock Avenue and onto Beaconsfield Drive passing JMS Topgear Travel BW14 ZTK. We continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We got in a car and we set off onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Street and we continued onto Blurton Road. In Heron Cross we joined the Westbound A50. We ran up to Sideway and we joined the Northbound A500. and we headed up to Longport. On the way we passed grey minibus MF20 YDM. we headed up to Longport. We turned onto the roundabout at Longport and we saw First Potteries 69163 on the #99 to Bradeley.

First Potteries 69163 in Longport

We stopped at the Texaco garage in Longport. We stopped to drop something off an Matthew was presented where we saw First Potteries 63118 on a #98 to Newcastle. After saying goodbye we continued down to the A500. We came off the A500 at Etruria and we went eastwards along the A53. and we went towards Hanley up to Etruria Road. At the ring road. We came off the ring Road at Botteslow Street and we ran down to the A52. We turned right onto Limekiln lights. we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive we turned left onto Bentilee neighbourhood centre. After parking up we went in the centre where we saw Scraggs VT 9389. We got to the dentist. Matthew had his checkup. Matthew came out of the dentist and we visited the cafe. Matthew had a washed down with a bottle of Coke. Matthew had his checkup and we got back into the car for the journey home We went back round up Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 69167 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. we joined the West bound high level A50. We headed back onto the A50 and we ran up to Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton onto Church Road. We turned right into Beaconsfield Drive and we caught up First Potteries 63172 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63172 in Blurton

We got home around 16:00. For a late tea we had bangers and mash with carrots followed by a slice of egg custard tart. We spent time doing the e-mails and doing the Blog. We finished off the Blog and then we went back to the residential unit in the car. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue and we turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we saw First Potteries 67157 On the #23 to Newstead. and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used 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 Cheadle / Newcastle 24-02-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67156	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	Shelton, Film Theatre	23	First Potteries
GN08 DCZ	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	City Cabs
GN08 DCZ	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	City Cabs

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 to Cheadle. 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 67157 on a #23 to Hanley. In the morning Matthew out on the bus. We went downstairs and We got in the car and we drove onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and into Heron Cross. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. As we travelled through Blurton we passed First Potteries 63114 on a #22 to Longton. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home Matthew had toast and a small bottle of Coke. Later on we went to Cheadle. We set off onto the A5035 and we headed through Dresden up to Longton where we saw Autocabs SH58 WKV. We got on the the Eastbound A50 and passed D&G 119 on a #1A to Wood Lane. we ran through Meir tunnel up towards Blythe Bridge. We turned left onto the A521 into Blythe Bridge where we saw First Potteries 37146 on a #6A to Hanley. At Forsbrook we followed the A521 to the left. We turned left onto Dilhorne Road and we ran up to Dilhorne. We turned right onto The Common and we re-joined the A521. We ran into Cheadle and onto the High Street. We turned right onto the A522 past the former The Alton Castle now a new Domino's. We turned left onto Mill Road. We parked up and we walked over to Mill Road. We went to the chip shop cafe on the corner and Matthew used the toilet. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gracy with bread and butter washed down with a glass of Coke. We set off we ran along Mill Road. We turned right onto the A522 where we saw Plants P19 NTJ. We turned left onto the A521. We turned right onto High Street. We turned left onto the A521 where we saw First Potteries 37160 on a Kingfisher service to Uttoxeter. We ran into Kingsley Holt. We crossed the A52. We ran through Cellarhead crossroads. We turned left onto the A520. We continued down up to Weston Coyney. We continued down into Meir. and we at the roundabout we turned right onto the Westbound A50. We joined the A50 and we ran fast to the edge of Longton where we came off the A50. We continued down Rosslyn Road and we turned left onto the A5035. We ran through Dresden to Blurton and we returned home. we set off on foot to the bus stop all the way over on Beaconsfield Drive. We got to the bus stop. We waited for around 15 minutes and we saw First Potteries 67699 on a #22 to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As expected if was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked the Knot ticket at £7 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Beaconsfield Drive and we ran to the end we turned left onto Church Road. We ran to Critchlow's Corner and we veered left onto Blurton Road running through Blurton. We crossed the A50 and at Heron Cross lights we went forwards onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left at Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road where we saw Afford Rent-a-car WM70 DXB parked up. and joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke where we stopped for a short while. We saw First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Newcastle. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. We continued into Shelton and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked to College Road. We visited Wrights Pies and we brought a can of Coke and a Manchester Tart. where we saw white minibus M444 XXY.

M444 XXY in Shelton

We continued up College Road where we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67158 in Shelton

We turned right into Avenue Road. We walked around Hanley Park for a while. We walk northwards through the park and into the North West corner to the sensory play area. We walked through the park. We sat down and Matthew ate his a can of Coke and a Manchester Tart. After spending a while there we walked back to the South East corner of the park. We returned back into College Road. We got back into the car and we returned to Fenton in the car. We set off along College Road. There where we saw Travel Express YJ62 CRF parked up on Avenue Road. The road were still busy as we went up College Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road. We continued onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning left onto City Road. We ran up the hill to Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street andn we returned tom the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room for a short while. For tea Matthew had burger and potato waffles with beans followed by cake. Later on Matthew went to the adult social at the old adventure playground. We went downstairs and we went it was City Cabs GN08 DCZ. We got on the bus 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. 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. We ran forward onto Knutton lane and we turned left onto Dunkirk. We turned right onto Poolside and we arrived at Our Space. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards Matthew used the play equipment. He also had a can of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton by taxi. We walked out onto Stanier Street and we saw it was a City Cabs GN08 DCZ. We got on the bus we sat down and we set off along Stanier Street. We turned right onto John O' Gaunt's road and left onto Silverdale Road. We turned left onto the A525 and we ran past the dancing Octopus. We turned right onto the Southbound A34 and we ran Southwards past The Cherry Tree. We turned left at the Avenue and we ran up to Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. we veered left onto Liverpool Road. We veered left onto Elenora Street and we turned right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and right onto Lytton Street. We ran alongside the railway line and at the end we turned left onto City Road 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. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a bottle of Irn Bru. Matthew returned to his room to chill out. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Longton 23-02-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
32639	Fenton, Adrian Street	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
65033	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63146	Newcastle BS	Longton Interchange	22	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 Taxico YJ62 CZX. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we walked on to City Road and we saw silver minibus DN08 GOC. we crossed over onto Manor Street. At the end of the street we turned right onto Victoria Road. we saw Lucky Seven S24 SAJ.

Lucky Seven S24 SAJ in Fenton

At the top we crossed over Victoria Road to wait for the bus at the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 32639 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32639 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we ran down the hill towards Joiners Square and at the roundabout we went straight across onto Lichfield Street. we turned left onto the ring road where we saw Lucky Seven GX13 PKY. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65002 on a #11 to Newcastle. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A short time later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65033 on a #101 to Stafford. We decided to do this bus to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Broad Street. We ran down to snow hill and at the roundabout we turned Shelton New Road. We ran over the canal and railway line. We ran through the cross road up to Hartshill and at the roundabout we ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one-way system and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We continued up Castle Walk and we stopped at the Pound Bakery. We brought a sausage roll and a bottle of Coke. We turned right into Ironmarket and we walked to the gardens. We stopped in the gardens and we ate the sausage roll and drank the bottle of Coke. We set off along Ironmarket and we turned left onto castle walk. We stoppoed at JD Sport and we brought some stuff. We continued down to the bus station. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus towards Longton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63146 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. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #22 to Newcastle. 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 saw First Potteries 63174 on a #22 to Newcastle. After a short wait we continued along Beaconsfield Drive and 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. Once off. we went outside to book a taxi. The taxi appeared and it was an Autocabs taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto baths Road. We turned right onto the Westbound A50 and we came off at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we went through the lights onto Heron Street. We ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the end near to Temple Street. We got out of the taxi and we walked onto Temple Street and back into the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to the room and went on his computer. Once we were ready we went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We got in the car and we drove onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and into Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. and we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive we saw First Potteries 63146 on a #22 to Longton. We got back to Blurton. When we got home Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke and chilled out on his computer. we set off on foot to the walked the way over on Finstock Avenue. and we saw First Potteries 63146 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63146 in Blurton

We continued along Finstock Avenue and we saw ABC Taxis YO69 AYZ parked up.

ABC Taxis YO69 AYZ in Blurton

We continued back to the house and we parked up. When it was time to go finished off the Blog and then we went to the Chippy tea unit in the car. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue and we turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We stopped at St Mary's chip shop and we brought chips for tea and a couple of small bottle of pop for Matthew. We walked onto Brookside Drive. We turned right onto Central Drive. We turned left onto Cemlyn Avenue. We turned right onto Meaford Drive and to the house. Matthew had his Matthew had sausages with chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of Cherry Coke. When it was time to go we went back to the residential unit in the car. We walked onto Meaford Drive where we saw silver minibus LF57 YTM. We turned left onto Cemlyn Avenue. We turned right onto Brookside Drive. We turned left onto Brookside Drive. We set off onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. 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. When we got there we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW parked up. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. We said goodbye and matthew chilled out in his room until it was time to go 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 Wolstanton / Etruria 22-02-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
44511	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
47520	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. Crewe Taxi Service is a reliable and efficient transportation company serving the Crewe area. Our team of experienced drivers provide safe and comfortable rides to our customers, whether it's a short trip to the grocery store or a longer. 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 Jayjays Travel YS15 JHJ. 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 walked up to the bus stop near to Philpott's and we waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 44511 on a #11 to Hanley. 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 and 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 we saw First Potteries 69163 on a #11 to Newcastle. We ran to limekiln lights. We ran forwards onto the A5272 and we followed. As Bucknall New Road is due to heavy roadworks. it to the left and through Northwood. We continued through Birches Head. We ran back up Keelings Road and onto Town Road where we saw white minibus DE52 PHN. We ran back through into Hanley. We ran into town along Town Road and we crossed over the ring road. We turned right onto Quadrant Road and we went under the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We ran forwards onto Stafford Street and we passed the town hall. We ran along Bagnall Street and into the bus station and We got up and got off the bus and Matthew walked into the bus station and went to the toilet where we saw First Potteries 63034 on a #3 to Crewe. Once off the bus we went outside the bus station to get a taxi back towards Wolstanton. We got in a City Cabs taxi and we set off along onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto the ring road. We ran around to Etruria Road and we turned left and headed under the A53 onto Festival Way. After running around the loop of festival Way and Forge Lane we re-joined the A53. In Etruria we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We continued Northwards and we turned left onto Adsa. After parking up we went in the supermarket. Matthew used the toilets and afterwards we went around and did the shopping. When we had finished we decided to go have dinner. We left the retail park and we joined the Southbound A500. We came off at Etruria and we went onto the Eastbound A53. We veered left onto Garner street where we saw silver minibus SP09 NTV. We stopped at the food van by the builders yard and Matthew had a Cumberland sausage bap. once we had finished we got a car back to the residential unit. We set off along Garner Street and we turned right onto the A500. We headed South through Stoke and we saw Arriva Midlands 3697 on a #164 to Market Drayton. we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. For dinner Matthew had a Cumberland sausage bap washed down with a bottle of Coke. Later on Matthew went out for a walk. We went downstairs. We set off onto Temple Street and we went onto Christchurch Street where we saw we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

and we walked on to City Road and we saw West Midlands Ambulance Service YJ19 HCV.

West Midlands Ambulance Service YJ19 HCV in Fenton

On the way to the stop we saw white minibus X118 BPA.

X118 BPA in Fenton

we walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw Scraggs 6727 VT. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 47520 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street 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. We set off onto Lichfield Street and we continued onto Tontine Street. We walked back down Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street. We returned to Fenton in a Z Carz taxi. We set off down Lichfield Street and we ran down to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards the railway station. We ran alongside the railway line and we turned left onto City Road and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. For tea Matthew had a chicken & rice followed by cake. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 16-02-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, Clifton Street	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65004	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	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 Christchurch Primary DU56 DNN. 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 waited for the bus to appear and a few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65004 on a #101 to Stafford. We got on the bus bus and we booked to Newcastle before We sat down towards the back of the bus and the bus loaded quickly and departed almost immediately. We set off through the bus station where we saw dud First Potteries 32639 on a #25 to Keele. We set off out of the bus station and and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned right onto Etruria Vale Road. We turned left onto Shelton New Road and past Regent College. We ran down through Etruria an up into Hartshill before joining the A52. We ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one way system and we turned left on the roundabout onto Barracks Road. As we got to the bus station we saw Stanton's of Stoke BU54 SOS. Once off the bus we set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street. We continued onto Liverpool Road and we crossed over The Ryecroft. We went into the Ryecroft centre and Matthew used the toilet. Once Matthew had been to the toilet we set off along The Rycroft. We turned right into Merrial Street and we cut through the shops onto Ironmarket. Matthew visited the pub and had burger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Ironmarket and we turned left onto Castle Walk and we visited a phone shop. After we had finished we continued down castle Walk to the bus station where we saw D&G Bus 109 on a #9 to Biddulph. We waited for a taxi towards Silverdale. We got a Lucky Seven taxi to Silverdale. We set off onto Stubbs Street and we turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned left onto Ryecroft. We ran forward onto Knutton Lane. We went through Knutton. We turned left onto Church Lane. we turned right onto Silverdale Street. We turned left Mill Street. We ran into Silverdale. We continued onto High Street. We turned left onto Scot Hay Road. we turned right onto Kents Lane. and we ran to the main car park where we got out of the taxi. Once at the visitors centre we went for a walk. We walked around the country Park and we stopped a few times to have a rest. Matthew climbed up to the top of a few of the hills. when we had finished we called for a taxi back towards Blurton. we saw it was a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off along onto Kents Lane We turned left onto Scot Hay Road and we ran through the centre of Silverdale. We ran along the High Street and forwards onto Silverdale Road. We turned left onto the B5368 and we ran through Knutton. We ran past Morrison into Milehouse and we turned right onto the Southbound A34. We ran past the bus garage and we veered left onto London Road. We turned left onto Ryecroft. We joined the A52 and we ran around the one way system and headed towards Hartshill. We veered left onto Shelton New Road and we joined the Southbound A500. WE ran through Stoke and we came off the A500 at Sideway. We headed Eastwards towards Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. and we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive we saw First Potteries 63113 on a #22 to Longton. We got back to Blurton. When we got home Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke and chilled out on his computer. we set off on foot to the walked the way over on Finstock Avenue. and we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67158 in Blurton

We continued along Finstock Avenue and we saw ABC Taxis YO69 AYZ outside there yard.

ABC Taxis YO69 AYZ in Blurton

We turned right onto Ripon Road where we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Blurton

We turned right the A5035 and we walked past the stop and we were about to cross over the road when we saw silver minibus V5 WBS heading towards Longton. We walked back onto Magdalen Road. We walked around the corner. We got home. We called for taxi and we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along Beaconsfield Drive ad we turned left on Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We crossed over the A50 and int heron Cross. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. 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. When we got there we saw Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW parked up nearby. We went upstairs Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. Matthew had a can of Fanta orange. For tea Matthew had a pizza and chips followed by a pancake. 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 Shrewsbury / Bicton Heath 13-02-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
3699	Harlescott, Sentinel	Shrewsbury BS	64	Arriva Midlands
2995	Shrewsbury BS	Bicton Heath, Worrow Drive Jct	11	Arriva Midlands
2980	Bicton Heath, Worrow Drive Jct	Shrewsbury BS	11	Arriva Midlands
3328	Shrewsbury BS	Telford BS	19	Arriva Midlands
2967	Telford BS	Shrewsbury, Bridge	X5	Arriva Midlands
2996	Shrewsbury, Bridge	Bayston Hill, Garden Centre	27	Arriva Midlands
2522	Bayston Hill, Garden Centre	Shrewsbury BS	27	Arriva Midlands
2976	Shrewsbury BS	Harlescott, Tesco	24	Arriva Midlands

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. We ask Matthew to pick somewhere a little closer and he chose Shrewsbury. 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.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Out of the other window we saw Adam Travel DT15 GVR.

Adam Travel DT15 GVR in Fenton

When it was time to go out We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end where we turned left onto Victoria Road to Joiners Square and we turned left onto Warrington Road. We turned left onto the A52. we ran towards Stoke. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one-way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we got onto the Southbound A500 right to the end and then we turned left onto the A519. We ran for a couple of hundred yards and then we turned right onto the A5182 by the Eddie Stobart depot. We ran Westwards along the the road until the end until we joined the Southbound A53. we ran through Whitmore and Baldwin's gate and then we joined the A51 by The swan with Two Necks. A couple of hundred yards later we turned left onto the A53 again. We ran through Loggerheads and then we went around the North side of Market Drayton. We crossed the A41 at Tern Hill. We were now out in open countryside and we ran along the fast newer sections of the road to Shawbury. Once we passed through the village we ran to the edge of Shrewsbury. We turned right onto Morrisons and we parked up. We went into the supermarket and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we went into the cafe and we had dinner. Matthew had a sausage bap with extra sausage washed down with a cup of Coke. For afters Matthew had a slice of lemon meringue pie. When we had finished we said goodbye to mum friend and we cut through onto Whitchurch Road. we walked to the bus stop. We waited for a bus to Leek. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was Arriva Midlands 3699 on a #64 to Shrewsbury. we got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus before the bus set off out off the A5191 and we ran Southbound. We ran into Shrewsbury town centre. We went under the railway line and we turned right onto the A458. We came up alongside the river and we turned left into the bus station. Once off the bus we crossed over to the layover area. Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet. We then returned to the outside stops to take a few pictures. we saw Arriva Midlands 2535 on a #20 to Radbrook. A few minutes later we saw Arriva Midlands 2501 on a #8 to Sutton Farm. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva Midlands 2960 on a #511 to Whitchurch. After a while we decided to return to the bus station to catch another bus. We went into the bus station and it was Arriva Midlands 2995 on a #11 to Bicton Heath. We got on the bus and and we flashed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus before the bus set off out off the bus station onto the A458. We went around the Welsh Bridge. We turned left onto Copthorne Road. We ran down Mytton Oak Road where we saw Tanat Valley 281 on a #558 to Shrewsbury. We turned into the hospital and as we travelled through the hospital the Hospital. We turned right onto Mytton Oak Road. We continued through Bowbrook. We turned right onto Gains Park Way. We headed down the hill into Bicton Heath. We turned right onto Gains Avenue where we got up and got off the bus. We walked down Gains Avenue. We turned right onto Gains Park Way. Once off the bus we walked along onto the A458 and we went to see the site where the new Starbucks, Subway and petrol station will be built. where we saw Celtic Travel BV18 YCC on a X75 to Rhayader. We walked back up We walked down along onto the A458. We turned right onto Gains Park Way. We turned right onto Gains Avenue. we waited for a bus towards Shrewsbury. A short time later we saw Arriva Midlands 2995 on a #11 to Shrewsbury. We got on the bus and and we flashed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus before the bus set off down Gains Avenue. We turned left onto Gains Park Way. We continued through Bowbrook. We turned left onto Mytton Oak Road and we turned into the hospital. We turned left onto Mytton Oak Road. We ran down Copthorne Road. We ran forwards onto the A458. We went around the Welsh Bridge. We turned left onto the A458 and we turned right into the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over to the layover area. We saw Arriva Midlands 3328 on a #19 to Telford. we got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus before the bus set off out off the bus station onto the A458. We joined the A528. We turned right onto the A5191. We went around the English Bridge Gyratory and we crossed over the bridge. We ran forwards onto Abbey Foregate. We turned right onto A5064. we continued onto Emstrey. We carried on up A5064 were we passed Arriva Midlands 2546 on the #19 to Shrewsbury. We continued onto Emstrey Bank and we ran past Salop Leisure Centre. We headed through Atcham. We ran forwards onto the B5061. We went into Wroxeter. We went through Lower Longwood. We ran into Overley. We continued along the B4380. We ran through Leighton. We went through Buildwas. we crossed over the A4169. We turned right onto Much Wenlock Road. We turned left into Buildwas Road and we turned onto Wharfage. We ran up the hill and into Coalbrookdale. We turned left into Dale End. We ran forwards onto Wellington Road. We ran forwards onto Jiggers Bank. we ran into Horsehay. We turned right onto the A4169. We turned right onto Lightmoor Way and we ran forwards onto Little Flint. We turned left onto Little Meadow Mews and we ran forwards onto Ellens Bank. We ran forwards onto Wellington Road. We climbed the hill into Horsehay. We ran forwards onto Bridge Road. We ran forwards onto Station Road. We turned left onto Springhill Road and We ran into Heath Hill. we ran forwards Dawley Road. We ran down into Lawley. We turned right onto Proctor Ave. We turned left onto Bryce Way before turning right onto the ring road. We ran down into Lawley Bank. We turned left onto Station Road. We ran down the hill towards Overdale. We turned right into Milners Lane. We ran up Concorde. we turned left onto Bank Road. We ran forwards onto Cemetery Road. We turned right Milners Lane. We turned right onto W Centre Way and we ran towards Telford. we turned right at the roundabout onto Malinsgate wehere we saw Arriva Midlands 3701 on the #19 to Shrewsbury. We ran onto Northfield Street. and we entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we decided to catch something quite quickly. The old entrance to the shopping centre so we walked up and down to try and find a way into the shopping centre. We went out of the bus station where we saw Arriva Midlands 3734 on the #5 to Stafford. we visited Costa Coffee. Matthew had a piece of millionaire's shortbread and a cup of Coke. Once we had used the facilities we walked back into the bus station we looked for nsomething suitable to catch and we spotted Arriva Midlands 2967 on a X5 to Shrewsbury. we got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Northfield Street. We turned right onto Hall Park Way and we ran down to the motorway. We joined Westbound M54 and forwards onto the A5. We ran fast for around 20 minutes to the edge of Shrewsbury on to the Southern by-pass. We turned right onto A5064 and we headed Northwards into town. We ran past Lord Hill's Column and we saw Arriva Midlands 3695 on a #8 to Sutton Farm. We ran forwards onto Abbey Foregate and as we approached the Abbey. We went around the English Bridge Gyratory and we crossed over the bridge. We ran forwards onto Wyle Cop where we got up and got off the bus. We walked down the road to the bus stop and we waited for a bus to Bayston Hill. A few minutes alter we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was Arriva Midlands 2996 on a #27 to Bayston Hill. We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus before the bus set off down A5191. We went around the English Bridge Gyratory and we crossed over the bridge. We turned right onto Old Potts Way. We turned left onto the A5191 and we ran into Meole Brace. We turned right onto Moneybrook Way. We turned left onto the A5112/49. we ran into Bayston Hill where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus. We crossed the road and we went to the stop opposite for the return journey, Whilst we waited Matthew ate a bag of Milky Stars. Matthew visited the toilet and afterwards he had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and met up with uncle Dave. We walked down Chorley New Road to the bus stop and we waited for the next bus towards Shrewsbury. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva Midlands 2522 on a #27 to Shrewsbury. We got on the bus and and we flashed the Arriva Midlands Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus before the bus set off down A49. We crossed over the A5. We continued onto the A112. we ran into Meole Brace. We turned left onto Moneybrook Way. We turned left onto the A5191. We went around the English Bridge Gyratory and we crossed over the bridge. We ran forwards onto Wyle Cop and we passed Arriva Midlands 2980 on a #27 to Bayston Hill. We followed the one-way system around town and we turned right onto Barker Street. We turned right onto the A458 and we turned right into the bus station. We looked up the time of the next #24 or #25 bus up to Harlescott. A few minutes later we saw Arriva Midlands 2976 on a #24 to Harlescott. We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Shrewsbury Day Saver ticket to the driver for what turned out to be the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw Arriva Midlands 3512 on a X70 to Oswestry. We set off of the bus station onto the A458. We joined the A528 and we followed the one-way system under the railway line. We turned left onto the A5191 and we ran Northwards. We turned right onto Newpark Road. We turned left onto Sultan Road and at the end we re-joined the Northbound A5191. We ran North to the roundabout and we turned right on the B5062. We turned left onto Featherbed Lane and right onto Alberbury Drive. We follwed the road through the estate and we turned right onto Featherbed Lane. We turned right onto Arlington Way and we crossed over the A5191 and we ran forwards onto road past the bus garage and Tesco. We stopped behind Tesco and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we we walked up towards the car. Matthew wanted to go to the toilet, but the toilet block by the Park & Ride was locked up. We got in the car and we drove to Tesco. Matthew used the toilet. We got back in the car and we decided to drive up to Shawbury to get some chips. We set off out off the Park & Ride sight onto the Northbound A5112. We joined the Northbound A53 and we travelled through Upper Astley for around 5 miles and into Shawbury. We parked up and mum and Matthew went to the Co-operative food store and I went to the chip shop. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. We met back up at the car and we continued our drive Northwards. As we ran up towards Market Drayton we passed an unidentified Alfa coach. We ran along the Market Drayton by-pass and we continued Northwards towards Loggerheads. we crossed over the A51 and up through Whitmore. We ran Northwards towards Newcastle and we turned right onto Trentham Road. We turned left onto the A519. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran up towards Sideway. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we ran up Longton. We came off the A50 at Longton and we headed for Z Carz. We turned into Willow Row and we saw Z Carz Peugeot minibus SJ61 OPK. We came off onto the high level A50 and we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran down King Street. We continued down onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple street and we we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use the computer. He also watched buses out of the window. He watched television and used his computer. For a late tea Matthew had a chicken burger from kfc. He also had some fries and a cup of Coke. 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.