Trip to Hanley / Blythe Bridge 30-03-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
HX17 OSU	Hanley	Central Forest Park	Charter	Intercity
63034	Hanley BS	Blythe Bridge, Old Bill's Garage	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 and going to a birthday party. 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 32634.

First Potteries 32634 in Fenton

Later on we went out on the bus to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop opposite the flats. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 113 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G 113 in Fenton

We continued down City Road. We ran down the hill to the A52 we saw D&G Bus 159 on a #9 to Biddulph. We carried on past the University to Joiners Square. At Joiners Sqaure there were major roadworks taking place. We turned right at the roundabout onto Victoria Road where we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 37158 in Fenton

We continued along Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton where we saw First Potteries 63034 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63034 in Fenton

We crossed over City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We saw D&G Bus 100 on a #40 to Longton. In Christchurch Street we saw the work taking place to update facilities in Albert Square. We stopped at the bus stop on Christchurch Street and we waited for a bus to Hanley. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley. 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 Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street onto Tontine Street. We stopped at the pound bakery and Matthew had small bottle of Coke. We then walked back down Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street. We waited for a taxi and when it appeared it was Intercity HX17 OSU. We got on and we booked to Central Forest Park. We set off down Lichfield Street and we went anti-clockwise around the ring road to Town Road. We ran out of Hanley and onto the A5272. We continued North for a short while and we turned into the park. At the park Matthew had an ice cream. After we had finished at the park we returned to Hanley in an Intercity taxi. We set off Southwards down the A5272 and forwards onto Town Road. We crossed over the ring road and we continued as far as the Intu Potteries shopping centre where we got out. We walked down onto Trinity Street and we stopped at the Opticians as Matthew had an appointment for an eye test. After Matthew had his eye test we walked through the Piccadilly Arcade and across the road onto Cheapside. We walked past the town hall onto Bagnall Street. We walked around the bus station. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63034 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We got on the bus and we booked to Blythe Bridge before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We continued onto City Road and forwards onto King street. We ran through Foley and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and then we continued onto Uttoxeter Road. We ran through Normacot and then we joined the A50. We ran fast up to Meir and then we came off the A50 onto Broadway. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A520 and we headed up the hill to Rough Close and we turned left onto Grindley Lane. We turned left onto Whitestone Road and then left onto Lysander Road. We ran around the Meir Park and we crossed over the A50 onto the A521. We ran into Blythe Bridge and we crossed over the railway line. We continued into the town centre and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for someone to come and pick us up. We got in the car and we set off along Uttoxeter Road. We turned right onto the A521 and we ran forwards onto the Westbound A50. We ran through Meir into Longton. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned right onto the A50 link road. We turned left onto King Street and we ran forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street where we saw Boulton Travel MD65 KJZ. We went upstairs to his room and use his computer and watched buses out of the window we saw blue minibus SF20 HHL going towards Longton. Later on we went to Newcastle 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. At the bottom we turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to the railway station. We went along Station Road and to the end where we turned right into Stoke Road. We ran up to Snow Hill and we stopped briefly at the other day centre before we continued up Snow Hill and we turned left onto the ring road. We stopped at Tesco petrol station and we filled up before continuing onto the A5010. we ran down to Festival park and we turned around and went up towards the Quality Hotel. The road was blocked with Roadworks so we returned back down the A5010. We ran around the ring road to Snow Hill we ran back down to the roundabout and past the College. We went back towards Hanley via Cemetery Road and Caladonia Road. We ran around the ring road all the way round to Waterloo Road. We then turn right onto Grange Street and right onto Church Terrace. We stopped at the church and Matthew had a party and ate some egg moyonaise sandwiches. Later on he drank Irn Bru and sang happy birthday cake. Later we did some crafts. Matthew also had a slice of birthday Cake and chocolate gateau. We then got back Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU for the journey back to Fenton. We set off onto Waterloo Road and we ran back down Greyhound Way into Festival Park. Ridgehouse Drive and we ran to the end and turned left onto Festival Way. We turned right onto the A53 and we headed up to Etruria We turned left onto the Soutbound A500 and we ran through Shelton and Stoke. We came off the A500 and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road, We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew 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 Newcastle / Longton 29-03-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67653	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63111	Newcastle BS	Festival Park, Waterworld	4	First Potteries
65028	Blurton, Magdalen Road	Blurton, adj Ladybank Grove	22	First Potteries
67154	Blurton, Pembridge Road	Fenton, Royal Oak	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. was also going out on the bus later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Afford Rent-a-car WM70 CUW.

Afford Rent-a-car WM70 CUW in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we spotted Afford Rent-A-Car WM70 DHN parked up in their garage. Whilst at the bus stop Matthew noticed the trees from the blind school had been dug up and an old painted advert could be seen on the end of the terrace of houses, in preparation for the new sheltered housing complex being built. The bus turned the corner and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67653 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards the hospital. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63111 on a #4 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Festival Park before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along Festival Way and we ran in Festival Park where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Festival Way. We walked through Ridgehouse Drive. We ran to the end and we parked up at Morrison's We went to the supermarket and we brought some Shopping. Outside of Morrisons and we got to Starbucks. When we had finished we returned to Fenton with Matthew's weekly shop. We set off onto Ridgehouse Drive and we ran to the end and turned left onto Festival Way. We turned right onto the A53 and we headed up to Etruria. we veered left onto Etriscan Road and we turned right onto Shelton New Road and we headed as if we were going onto the Southbound A500. We turned right onto Garner street where we saw A1 Taxis YM67 WNO. and we headed to the food truck. Whilst there Matthew had a cumberland sausage ring with egg washed down with a can Coke. 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. We went into Fenton. We continued onto Wheildon Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When we got there we saw Z Carz BN61 RWK parked nearby. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. to chill out in his room. Out of the other window we saw City Cabs SF18 CKG. For dinner Matthew had a Cumberland sausage bap washed down with a can of Coke. Whilst getting ready we saw D&G Bus 111 on a #1A to Wood Lane

D&G 111 in Fenton

Also seen was silver minibus SF13 URE going towards Stoke.

SF13 URE in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 32635 running out of service.

First Potteries 32635 in Fenton

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. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. As we travelled through Blurton we passed First Potteries 65028 on a #22 to Longton. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 15:00. When we got home Matthew had ttoast and a small bottle of dandelion & burdock. Today we were catching the 15:56 to Longton. We set off around 16:01 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Finstock Avenue where we saw where we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #22 to Newcastle. We continued along Ripon Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we walked past the stop and we were about to cross over the road when we saw First Potteries 67654 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67654 in Blurton

As it got closer we saw that it was required First Potteries 65028 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 65028 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along A5035 and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive where we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over Magdalen Road. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and we saw Intercity HX17 OSU parked up. We turned right onto Ripon Road. A shoer time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Ripon Road. At the end we turned left onto Finstock Avenue. We ran past the shops and we turned right onto 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 and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the end near to Temple Street where we got up and got off the bus and we walked onto Temple Street and back into the residential unit. Matthew went back to his room. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. He chilled out in his room using his computer and watching buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had sausages, potatoes and carrots followed by millionaire's shortbread squares. Later on we went out to Longton in a car. We went downstairs and we set off onto 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. We ran forwards onto King Street and through Foley into Longton. We turned right onto Baths Road and we went to the Tesco Petrol Station. Once we had filled up with fuel we set off onto Baths Road past the site of the new Costa Coffee drive through. We went to Mc Donakds and we got an Ice Cream. We set off out of McDonalds onto Baths Road. We passed the bus station. We turned right onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit and we went upstairs to his room. 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 Stockport / West Didsbury 27-03-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
10627	Stockport BS	Chorlton, Manchester Road	23	Stagecoach Manchester
19395	Chorlton, Manchester Road	Stockport BS	23	Stagecoach Manchester
10628	Stockport BS	West Didsbury, Winster Avenue	23	Stagecoach Manchester
19390	West Didsbury, Winster Avenue	Stockport BS	23	Stagecoach Manchester
11517	Stockport Mersey Square	Heaton Chapel, Milwain Drive	192	Stagecoach Manchester
11504	Heaton Chapel, Milwain Drive	Stockport Mersey Square	192	Stagecoach Manchester

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going on the bus to Stockport. 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 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

Also seen was Afford rent-a-car HV70 RTZ heading towards Hanley.

Afford rent-a-car HV70 RTZ in Fenton

Later on we went to Stockport 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 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 new joined the Northbound side. We veered left onto Mill Street. We turned right onto Sainsbury's and we parked up. We went into the supermarket and Matthew used the toilet. and we had dinner. Matthew had a sausage bap with extra sausage washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we got in the car and we set off onto the Mill Street. We turned left onto the Northbound A6. We continued Northwards into Stockport right into the centre of town and we stopped near to the bus station. Once out of the car we went into the bus station to catch a bus Southwards. A few minutes later we saw Stagecoach Manchester 10627 on a #23 to the Intu Trafford Centre. We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. The bus set off out of the bus station and we went forwards onto Swain Street. We travelled Northwards onto the A5145 and we went under the M60. We headed Westwards and we turned right onto pyranid Roundabout avoiding lane. We re-joined the Westbound A5145 and we travelled through Heaton Mersey. We continued Westwards across the A34 and we stopped by a green near to Parrs Woods bus station. We continued into Didsbury and then into West Didsbury. We continued Westwards along the A5145 under the A5103 and into Chorlton. We turned left onto the A6010 where we got up and got off the bus. We walked the A6010. We past the old RBS which is now the Manchester Institute Wellbeing Centre. We walked and we visited Costa Coffee. Matthew had a piece of millionaires shortbread and a cup of Coke. We walked down Chorley New Road to the bus stop and we waited for the next bus towards Stockport. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 19395 on a #23 on a #23 to Stockport. We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. The bus set off out of A6010. We turned right onto A5145. We continued through West Didsbury into Didsbury and we continued along East Didsbury. We continued Westwards across the A34 and we stopped by a green near to Parrs Woods bus station. We continued into Didsbury and then into Heaton Mersey. We travelled Northwards onto the A5145 and we went under the M60. We ran through Stockport along Travis Brow and great Heaton Lane and we through Mersey Square we entered the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards West Didsbury. Whilst we waiied for the bus we saw Stagecoach Manchester 19394 on a #11 to Altrincham. A few minutes later we saw Stagecoach Manchester 10627 on a #23 to the Intu Trafford Centre. We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. The bus set off out of the bus station and we went forwards onto Swain Street. We travelled Northwards onto the A5145 and we went under the M60. We headed Westwards and we turned right onto pyranid Roundabout avoiding lane. We re-joined the Westbound A5145 and we travelled through Heaton Mersey. We continued Westwards across the A34 and we stopped by a green near to Parrs Woods bus station. We continued into Didsbury and then into West Didsbury where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we decided to have something to eat before going back towards Stockport. Matthew decided we were going to stop at the pub on the corner. He used the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished we rejoined uncle Dave outside and continued to the bus stop. Whilst we waited for the next bus towards Stockport. short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 19390 on a #23 on a #23 to Stockport. We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. The bus set off out of A5145. We continued through Didsbury and we continued along East Didsbury. We continued Westwards across the A34 and we stopped by a green near to Parrs Woods bus station. We continued into Didsbury and then into Heaton Mersey. We travelled Northwards onto the A5145 and we went under the M60. We ran through Stockport along Travis Brow and great Heaton Lane and we through Mersey Square we entered the bus station. We waited for the next #192 towards Heaton Chapel. We carried on along Swain Street and we went forwards onto Exchange Street and we turned left onto the A6. A short time later we saw Stagecoach Manchester 11517 on a #192 to Manchester. We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. The bus set off out of the A6 and we went forwards onto A6. We continued towards Heaton Norris. We went through Heaton Moor we continued into Heaton Chapel and we got up and got off the bus. We decided to got to the toilet in the garage around the corner. Matthew used the facilities and then we brought a small bottle of Coke, a small bottle of Irn Bru and a Crunchie. We set off Eastwards along the A6 and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 11504 on a #192 to Hazel Grove. We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs. The bus set off out of the A6. We continued Westwards Heaton Chapel towards Heaton Moor. We went through Stockport and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over A6 and we walked back onto the Exchange Street. We carried on along Swain Street and we went forwards onto Daw Bank and under the railway line. We turned left and we entered the bus station under Wellington Road South and we turned left onto Mersey Square. We got in the car and Matthew had a Gregg's sausage roll and a can of Irn Bru. We turned the car around and we headed across the lights onto Daw Bank. We joined the A5145 and we got onto the Westbound M60 and we went along the Handforth by-pass down to Wilmslow. We past near to Alderley Edge past the former RBS which is new commercial offices. We continued 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. Later on Matthew had a KFC. He had a chicken burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. 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 Festival Park / Shelton 26-03-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
37146	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Shelton, Film Theatre	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast 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 65004 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65004 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63112 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63112 in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went bowling in Festival Park. We went downstairs and got in an Lucky Seven. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and under the railway line, before turning right onto the Northbound A500. We ran North up to Etruria and we turned right onto the A53. We ran Eastwards up to Festival Park and we turned left onto Forge Lane. At the end of Forge Lane we turned right onto Festiavl Way. At the roundabout we turned left onto Marina Way and we parked up at the car park. Matthew went into the bowling alley and went to the toilet. After a session bowling we returned to Fenton. We set off onto Marina Way and we turned right at the roundabout. We went under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We stopped briefly at a carpet shop and we saw a new building going up on the site of the old loop line. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We ran around town and we joined the Southbound A50. At Joiners Square we went straight on onto Victoria Road. We climbed the hill into Fenton and we continued forwards onto King Street. We turned left onto Park Street and we stopped to pick up dinner. After we brought the food we ran along Park Street and we turned right onto King Street. We ran forwards onto City Road and we turned left 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 dinner Matthew had sausage, chips and gravy followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew walked to the pub. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right into Christchurch Street. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. He had a glass of Coke and he chilled out in the pub all afternoon. When we had finished we set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left into Temple Street and Matthew went upstairs to his room. Whilst he waited he used his computer and watched buses out of the window we saw First Potteries 65028 on a #11 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Stoke. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car LV70 UBY parked up. A few minutes later the bus to Newcastle appeared and it was dud First Potteries 37146 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to the Shelton. before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out City Road and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. We joined the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line. We passed near to the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. We 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 D&G Bus 27 on a #9 to Westbury Park.

D&G 27 in Shelton

On Seaford Street we saw Travel Express HK15 FKJ parked up.

Travel Express HK15 FKJ 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 Ridgway Road. We carried on past the University we saw white minibus YY60 PFD.

YY60 PFD in Shelton

We got in the car and we set off through A52 and we continued towards Stoke, past the university where one of the old block was being demolished. We followed the A52 to the left alongside the railway line and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room for a short while. For tea Matthew had pizza and potato waffles with beans followed by cake. Matthew returned to his room to chill out. Matthew went out for a Newfriars College. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52. We ran to Limekiln light and we turned right to follow the A52. We ran into Bucknall and we turned left onto Newhouse Road. We ran to the end and we stopped at the college. Matthew went to the toilet and returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto Newhouse Road and we turned right onto the A52. We followed the the A52 to the left and we headed up to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we headed towards Stoke. We passed near to the railway station and we ran along side the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we headed up into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Outside Matthew got to see the new visitor unit which arrived on site today. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. 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 / Newcastle 25-03-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
44515	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65035	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
69154	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
69172	Hanley BS	Leek BS	18	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Later on Matthew was going out on the bus and mum and dad were comming to vist. 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 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 44515 on a #23 to Hanley. 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 and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for the next #101 towards Shelton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65035 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 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 Shelton New Road where we saw Lucky Seven YJ15 BYM. 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 got up and got off. Once in Newcastle we walked along Hassell Street and right onto High Street. We stopped at Wrights Pies and Matthew brought a sausage roll and a can of Coke. Once we had finished in Wright's Pies we walked down the High Street and we turned left onto Hassell Street. We went back to the bus station and Matthew ate his sausage rolled washed down with a can of Coke. We waited for the next bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 69154 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley. The rear of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 69154 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 69154

The bus 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 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 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. 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. Afterwards we waited for a bus to Leek. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 69172 on a #18 to Leek. We got on the bus and we booked to Leek before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto john Street and we ran down the hill to Bethesda Street. We ran past the museum and we ran forwards onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity street and at the top of the hill we turned left onto Stafford Street. We ran forwards onto Quadrant Road and we went across the ring road along Town Road. We ran forwards onto the A5272 and into Sneyd Green. Matthew took a picture of the empty seats behind us.

Inside First Potteries 69172

We turned right onto Milton Road and we ran down the hill before turning left onto Berwick Road. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A53. We ran North through Badderley Green and into Stockton Brook. We continued into Endon and then we ran out into open countryside. We climbed the hill into Longsdon and we ran down Ladderedge into the Churnet Valley. We ran up the hill into the town centre and we turned right into Leonard Street. We turned into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Also in the bus station was Aimee's S327 FVE on a #456 to Bradnop. We got back in the car. We set off along Leonard Street. We turned right onto the A53 and we turned right onto the A523 and we ran through Lowe Hill. We continued into Bradnop. We turned left onto Porters Lane past the site of the new cafe and farm shop. We turned around and got back onto A523. We ran down through Lowe Hill and to Leek. We turned left onto the A53. We ran down the hill towards the bottom of town and we passed the site of the new McDonalds. We ran down the hill out of town and own into the Churnet Valley before running up the hill through Ladderedge. We ran down the other side into Longsdon and we ran through open countryside for a mile or 2 before going into Endon. We ran down through Stockton Brook into Badderley Green. We continued South to Sneyd Green and onto the A53 to Cobridge past the site of a new Wrights Pies. At the lights we turned left onto Waterloo Road. We ran down to the ring Road and then we ran around Hanley before going onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to Joiners Square and we continued onto Victoria Road where we saw Stanton's of Stoke FSU 359. We ran up to the top and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs Matthew went up to his room we saw an unidentified silver minibus going towards Stoke.

unidentified silver minibus in Fenton

Another vehicles seen was D&G Bus 111 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 111 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw grey minibus YP70 JYJ going towards Stoke.

YP70 JYJ in Fenton

Also seen was E-zec patient transport YJ16 GGY going towards Stoke.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GGY in Fenton

After a while we saw Scraggs 4493 VT going towards Stoke.

Scraggs 4493 VT in Fenton

A short time later mum and dad arrived on site and I went downstairs to meet in the new visitor unit. They brought a take away meal with them from my favourite pub! I had sausage egg chips bean with bacon and an oatcake followed by Toffee sponge pudding and custard. I washed it down with a can of Fanta. I checked dad's phone and later on we did some of the Blog on the laptop. Whilst we did the B log I drank a can of Dr Pepper. After we had finished the visit Matthew went and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used his computer and he drank a can of Dr Pepper. 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 22-03-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63173	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	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 and to Blurton. It was also the first day of the shuttle bus Joiners Square - Berry Hill Road - Victoria Place - City Road - Fenton Health Centre bus service by Stanton's of Stoke. 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 67155 on a #23 to Hanley. 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 Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards the hospital. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67653 on a #98 to Ball Green. Once off the bus we walked along Hassell Street. We turned left onto high Street and we went under the A34 and into Morrisons. Matthew did some shopping. When we had finished we returned to Fenton with Matthew's weekly shop. We set off onto Goose Street and we ran to the end and turned left onto the A519. We crossed the roundabout onto Barracks Road and past the bus station where we saw First Potteries 67654 on a #99 to Bradeley. We crossed the roundabout onto the onto the A53 and we ran up and over into 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. 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 can of Coke followed by a lemon meringue pie. Until it was time to go out Matthew watched buses out of the window we saw Z Carz YN11 AHJ going towards Stoke.

Z Carz YN11 AHJ in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 44511 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 44511 in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 63112 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63112 in Fenton

Matthew returned to his room and we saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 114 in Fenton

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. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. As we travelled through Blurton we passed First Potteries 65730 on a #22 to Longton. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 15:00. When we got home Matthew had ttoast and a small bottle of dandelion & burdock. When it was time to go we went back to the residential unit in the car. We set off onto Finstock Avenue. We turned right Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left again onto Blurton Road and we ran down through Blurton to Heron Cross where we saw Lightning Travel CX04 FNV parked up. We crossed over the A50. We travelled up Heron Cross and we turned left into Grove Road. We continued down into Fenton and we ran down into Stoke. We ran alongside the A500 and we turned right onto Stoke Road. We went under the railway line and up the hill through Shelton and forwards onto Snow Hill and we parked up in a car park where we saw Harry Shaw KOV 2. We walked up to Shelton New Road and we turned left onto Broad Street and we turned left onto Marsh Street. We walked up Brunswick Street and onto Piccadilly. We turned left onto Bethesda Street. We walked up John Street to the bus station and we waited for a taxi back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65004 on a #3 to Crewe. 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. For tea Matthew had lamb mince pasta bake cheese & bacon followed by a arctic roll. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and onto Albert Square where we saw grey minibus BJ15 XSG parked up. We continued walking to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF parked up at the day centre.

Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF in Fenton

We went to the day centre and after spending some time baking. We made a cake and afterwards Matthew used the facilities. We returned to the residential uinit. We walked along Baker Street past the of the new housing development. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Chester / Holywell 20-03-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
BL69 RFF	Fenton	Hurleston	Charter	Shelton Care Group
4404	Tarporley, Community Centre	Chester Interchange	84	Arriva NW&W
4551	Chester Interchange	Holywell BS	11	Arriva NW&W
4490	Holywell BS	Rhyl BS	11M	Arriva NW&W
4485	Rhyl BS	Rhyl, Derwen Hotel	51	Arriva NW&W
4483	Rhyl, Derwen Hotel	Rhyl BS	36	Arriva NW&W
2521	Rhyl BS	Pensarn, Harts Caravan Park	12	Arriva NW&W
2636	Pensarn, Post Office	Rhyl BS	12	Arriva NW&W

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going on the bus to re-visit to Chester. 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 Staffs Border Cars ND59 XAC.

Staffs Border Cars ND59 XAC in Fenton

He spent time in the living room and took a picture of Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF out of the window.

Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF in Fenton

Later on when it was time to go Matthew went downstairs to get on a bus. Transport for the journey to Hurleston was Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill onto the A52. We ran under the railway line towards Stoke. 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. Today we decided to stop on the end of the A500 to eat food from the van there. He had a bacon and egg sandwich with tomato sauce washed down wit a can of Coke. 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. We turned left into Snugbury's drive-thru for someone else. Once we got off the bus we had some ice cream. Matthew had a vanilla flavoured cone. He also went to see the giant bee made out of hay. Matthew walked down to Stoke. We set off onto A51 passing through Wardle, Caveley and Alpraham. We joined the A49 and then we diverted right onto High Street into the village. We waited for a bus towards Chester. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was unusually Arriva NW&W 4404 on a #84 to Chester. We got on and we brought Arriva Day Saver tickets before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out High Street into the village. We joined the A49 and we then we went through Tarporley where we saw Arriva NW&W 4407 on a #84 to Crewe. we left Tarporley and we got back onto the A51. We ran around another 5 miles along the A51 before turning off to go into Tarvin village. We went up Tarporley Road and we turned into High Street and we re-joined the A54. A few hundred yards down the road the at the next roundabout we joined the Westbound A51 and we ran through Littleton and over the A55 and the A41 and we ran into Chester through Vicars Cross. On the left we saw the Dee which looked almost as if it was going to burst its banks. We went around the one way system and onto the ring road and and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. On the Gorse Stacks side we saw Stagecoach Merseyside on a #5 to Wrexham. A few minutes later we saw Arriva NW&W 4551 on a #11 to Holywell. We got on and we flashed the Arriva Day Saver tickets before we went upstairs and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Gorse Stacks and turned right into Foregate Street. We went past a new adult gaming centre which appears to being built by the old betting shop. We turned right onto Love Street. We continued onto Lower Bridge Street and we turned left onto Old Dee Bridge into Handbridge. We continued onto Overleigh Road and we crossed the A483. After we had passed the Sealand turning the traffic was better and we went over the dee towards Wrexham. We turned onto the A51054 and we went through Lache and up to Broughton via Saltney. After calling into the busy Broughton Shopping Park we continued onto Hawarden. We turned right and we headed a mile or so down the hill past the garden centre and into Queensferry. We crossed under the A494 and we turned left by Asda. A couple of stops towards Shotton. We continued into Wepre and through Connah's Quay. We passed through Oakenholt and we came off the B5129 onto the A548. We then had run up towards Flint town centre and Bagillt. We headed up through Bedol and up over Whelston. As we travelled up we saw Arriva NW&W 4480 on a #11 to Chester. We ran Northwards up the We turned left onto High Street. We turned left onto the A5026 through Whelston. We ran Northwards into the More and we continued up towards Holywell. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up A5026 and into the bus station. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked through the shopping arcade onto the A5026. We turned left onto High Street and We went into pub and Matthew used the facilities upstairs. We came back down and Matthew had a small Coke. Once had finished the drink we went back outside and met up with uncle Dave. we set off down High Street. When we had finished we returned to the bus station to wait for the next bus to Rhyl. We saw we saw Arriva NW&W 4490 on a #11M to Rhyl. We got on and we flashed the Arriva Day Saver tickets before we went upstairs and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off the bus station and onto the A5026. We turned right onto the B5121. We ran through Bryn Celyn. We turned left onto the A5048 we ran through Greenfield and Llannerch-Y-Mor. We turned left onto Hafod-Y-Ddol Road and Glan-y-don. we forwards onto Ffordd Pennant. We turned left onto Mostyn. We continued through Rhewl-Mostyn and left onto Wirral View. We turned left onto the A5048 and we crossed over the Mostyn up Ffynnongroyw. We turned left onto Main Road. We turned left onto the A5048 into Glasdir. We continued through to Tanlan Banks and we we headed up past Talacre and Prestatyn. We turned left onto Bastion Road and we continued right onto into the bus station and onto Bastion Road. We turned left onto Bridge Road and we crossed over the railway line into Sandy Lane. We turned left onto the A5048 into Y-Ffrith and we headed through Rhyl and we ran into town. We ran into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was required Arriva NW&W 4485 on a #51 to Denbigh. We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Day Saver tickets before we went upstairs and we sat down. We set off out of the bus station along Elwy Street. We turned right Wellington Road and we turned right onto High Street. We ran forwards onto Vale Road Bridge. We crossed over the A525 and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up to A525 past former pub site which is going to be a a new McDonalds. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As expected it was Arriva NW&W 4483 on a #36 to Rhyl. We got on and we brought Arriva Day Saver tickets before we went upstairs and sat down. the back of the bus. The bus set off out up the A525. We continued onto Vale Road Bridge and we ran into town. We ran into the bus station We got up and got off the bus. Afterwards, we had a look around to see what we could catch next. we spotted Arriva NW&W 2521 on a #12 to Llandudno. We got on the bus and we booked Arriva NW&W Day Savers before The bus set off out of the bus station along Elwy Street. We turned left onto Kinmel Street. We followed the road around onto Elwy Street. We turned left onto the A548 and we went through Kinmel into Bay Towyn. We continued into Belgrano and into Pensarn and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up to A548. We crossed the road and walked to the and Matthew had a bottle of Coke and a bottle of Cherry Coke as well as some chocolate and a box of millionaire shortbread squares. We crossed over the road and we headed to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Rhyl. A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 2636 on a #12 to Rhyl. We got on the bus and we flashed Arriva NW&W Day Saver ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A548 and we passed through Belgrano and into Bay Towyn. We entered Rhyl and we turned right onto High Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Whilst we decided what to catch next we saw Arriva NW&W 4487 on a #12 to Llandudno. We visited the toilet and afterwards we left the bus station and we crossed along Elwy Street. We walked along Bodfor Street and we met up with mum. We got in the car and Matthew had a can of Coke. We set off along Bodfor Street and we turned right Wellington Road and we turned right onto High Street. We ran forwards onto Vale Road Bridge. We crossed over the A525. We ran down through Rhuddlan and to Pengwern. We got onto the A55 at junction 19. We continued Eastwards thriugh Noerh Wales and we ran forwards onto the A494 at Queensferry. We got onto the Eastbound M56. At junction 9 we joined the Southbound M6. We went Southwards down the A500 and we ran down to the A527 and we continued into Sandyford. We joined Tunstall High Street and then we ran around the town centre and joined the roundabout and straight onto the A5271. We stopped by the police station and we continued down to Scotia Road. We continued to Burslem and we continued along the A50 into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and 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. we went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. chilled out in his room and used his computer. Later on Matthew had a KFC. He had a chicken burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. 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 Longton Park / Shelton 19-03-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YJ12 SGV	Fenton	Longton Park	Charter	Z Carz
YJ12 SGV	Longton Park	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz
67158	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Shelton, Film Theatre	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 for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw white minibus DK57 CCV going towards Longton. In the morning Matthew went to Longton park. We went downstairs and we saw that transport for the trip was Z Carz YJ12 SGV. We got on the bus and we set off 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. We crossed over the A50 and we ran through Blurton. We turned left onto Drubbery Lane and we ran to the end. We crossed over the A5035 onto Queens Park Avenue where we parked up. Matthew went into the park and used the play equipment. We saw the pavillion cafe which is to refurbished and opened up. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on Z carz YJ12 SGV. We ran along Queens Park Avenue and forwards onto Cocknage Road. We ran through to the A520 and we crossed over onto the B5029. We turned left onto Whitestone Road and then right onto Lysander Road. We ran down towards the A50 and we got onto the Westbound carriageway. We ran through Meir Tunnel and Longton and we came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we ran through Heron Cross lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We ran onto Temple street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use his computer. For dinner had a buffet for Red Nose Day. He had a pizza made of Ciabatta and ham and a sausage roll followed by gingerbread men. In the afternoon Matthew went to the pub on foot. We set off onto Christchurch Street and into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Matthew chilled out the pub for a while. He returned to the residential unit on foot. We set off along Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew returned to his room to chill out for a short while. Later on we went out on the bus. Later on we went out on the bus. We went downstairs and we saw Shelton Care Group EJ21 RNZ. we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we waited at the bus stop by the bookies. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley. 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 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 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 First Potteries 67154 on a #21 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Shelton

We continued up College Road where we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #21 to Trentham.

First Potteries 67156 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. Matthew returned to his room to chill out. Matthew went out for a Newfriars College. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52. We ran to Limekiln light and we turned right to follow the A52. We ran into Bucknall and we turned left onto Newhouse Road. We ran to the end and we stopped at the college. Matthew went to the toilet and returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto Newhouse Road and we turned right onto the A52. We followed the the A52 to the left and we headed up to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we headed towards Stoke. We passed near to the railway station and we ran along side the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we headed up into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Outside Matthew got to see the new visitor unit which arrived on site today. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. 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