Trip to Hanley / Stoke 30-06-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63012	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, stop J1	6	First Potteries
67653	Hanley BS	Stoke, adj stop P	11	First Potteries
SF15 GJE	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Lucky Seven

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 Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. Later on we set off on foot to the bus stop. We went downstairs and we walked through onto City Road and we walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw the bus appear and it was First Potteries 63012 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road. We crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We got up and got off the bus. We walked down John Street. we crossed over Bethesda Street and went into the library. Matthew spent some time in the library using the computers. Once we had finished in the library we walked up John Street and we turned left into Bagnall Street. We went past the town hall and we walked forwards onto Old Hall Street and we took a few pictures of the bus station being demolished. We turned into parliament Row. We stopped at the Pound Bakery and Matthew had a sausage roll and a bottle of Coke. We walked around the corner to the back of Wetherspoons and we sat on a bench to eat the sausage roll and drink the Coke. Once we had finished we walked along Tontine street and onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station we got up and got off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. Once we got off the bus we saw First Potteries 67653 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street where we saw Lucky Seven SF15 DUU. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 33733 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We 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 where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 67653 as it continued towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67653 in Stoke

Whilst in Stoke we took a few bus pictures. We saw First Potteries 32650 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32650 in Stoke

Also seen was D&G Bus 29 on a #9 to Westbury park.

D&G 29 in Stoke

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 32634 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32634 in Stoke

We walked back up Church Street and we saw D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 113 in Stoke

We walked back along Church Street and we saw D&G 143 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G 143 in Stoke

We walked back along Church Street to the junctio of Kingsway and we saw First Pottereies 63034 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63034 in Stoke

We decided to walk back towards Glebe Street to see what was doing the #24's towards Blurton. We set off along Church Street and just as we got to the junction of Glebe Street we saw the buses. D&G Bus 118 was on the #24 to Hem Heath.

D&G 118 in Stoke

Right behind that D&G Bus 174 was on the #24 to Longton.

D&G 174 in Stoke

Once mum had finished doing what she needded to do in Stoke we decided to go up to Festiavl Park. We set off onto the once way system and we turned right onto Campbell Place. We veered left onto Liverpool Road and we ran around to Glebe Street and under the railway line. We turned left onto Station Road and at the end we turned right onto Stoke Road. We ran up the hill into Shelton and we went up Snow Hill to the ring road. We ran clockwiase to the ring road and we turned left onto Etruria Road. We crossed over the roundabput and under the A53 and straight onto Festival Way. At the roundabout we turned right and we went to the retail park. We visited Boots. after we had been to Boot we moved the car up the retail park and we saw red minibus KX61 YJD parked up. After we had parked up we went into Poundland and we did some shopping. After we had finished we got back into the car and we set off onto the Westbound A53. At Etruria we crossed over the A500 and we ran through Stoke where we saw D&G Bus 158 on a #9 to Biddulph. As we went towards Sideway. We left the A500 at Sideway as we took the Eastbound A50 We came off the A50 by the BET365 Stadium and we ran Southwards down Stanley Matthews Way. We turned left onto the A5035. We got home around 15:15. Matthew went home for s short time whilst we got ready to return to the residential unit. When it was time to go we set off through Blurton 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. 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 and and matthew got a picture of Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

For a late tea Matthew had bangers and mash followed by angel cake and custard. Later out Matthew went out to Newcastle our space. We went downstairs and set off on foot onto Temple Street. We walked onto Christchurch Street and we waited for a taxi. We saw transport for the trip was Lucky Seven minibus SF15 GJE. We got on the bus and we set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. We joined the A52 and we ran under the railway line before turning right onto the Northbound A500. We ran up a couple of junctions and we came off at Shelton New Road. We ran along the B5045 and through Hartshill and we ran forwards onto the A52 and at the roundabout we ran forwards onto Ryecroft. We continued 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 used the play equipment. He also had a can of Coke. When it was time to go home we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We walked out of the entrance and we got in the taxi 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 turned left onto the A527. We ran past the bus station and we crossed over the roundabout onto the A53. We ran around the one way system and we went along the A52 into Hartshill. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we went around the one-way system in Stoke. We turned left onto Liverpool Road and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we turned left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran through onto City Road. We ran under the railway bridge and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. 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 Peterborough / Great Yarmouth 26-06-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
36908	Peterborough BS	Norwich BS	C	First Eastern Counties
33808	Norwich BS	Great Yarmouth BS	X1	First Eastern Counties
47502	Great Yarmouth BS	Gorleston (S-bound)	8	First Eastern Counties
37150	Gorleston (S-bound)	Great Yarmouth BS	1	First Eastern Counties
69020	Great Yarmouth BS	Caister, shops	8	First Eastern Counties
69045	Caister, shops	Great Yarmouth BS	8	First Eastern Counties
33823	Great Yarmouth BS	Norwich BS	X1	First Eastern Counties

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Peterborough. He wanted to ride on an Excel bus before they are changed. 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.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Matthew chilled out in his room before going out. We saw red minibus BJ12 OAN.

BJ12 OAN 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. We ran Southwards to Sideway and we got onto the Eastbound A50. As we travelled through Derbyshire we caught up with Grayway YJ16 EHE on a day trip to Skegness. We ran Eastwards for around 40 miles and we got onto the Southbound M1. We ran South for around 30 miles and we joined the Eastbound A14. We continued Eastwards for a few miles and we joined the Northbound A605. We joined the A47 near to Peterborough and we ran towards town. We parked up at Queensgate shopping centre and we had some dinner. We visited the Handmade Burger Co and Matthew had a plain cheeseburger with fries washed down with a cup of coke. We walked to the bus Interchange and we waited for a bus towards Norwich. After a short wait we saw First Eastern Counties 36908 on a C to Norwich. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the interchange and we headed out of town and onto the A47. We headed Eastward through Wisbech and into Kings Lynn. After calling into Kings Lynn bus station we continued Eastwards through Swaffham. We continued Eastwards into Norwich and into the bus station where we saw new arrival at First Eastern Counties 34432 on a D to Dereham. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Great Yarmouth. A few minutes later we saw it was First Eastern Counties 33806 on a X1 to Great Yarmouth. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down to Queens Road. We headed out of town along the A147 and we turned right onto Martineau Lane. We turned left onto the A146 and we headed South Eastwards. On the edge of the city we joined the Eastbound A47. We ran fast for around 10 miles and we veered left onto Norwich Road. We called into Acle and we ran through town, rejoining the Eastbound A47. We ran the last 8 or so miles to the edge of Great Yarmouth and we ran into town. We ran forwards onto Fuller's Hill and forward again onto Priory Plain. We ran into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus we looked to see what else we could catch. We saw First Eastern Counties 69046 parked up in between services. We decided to go towards Gorleston. A bus appeared and we saw it was it was First Eastern Counties 47502 on a #8 to James Paget Hospital. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran forwards onto Regent Road. We turned right onto King Street and left onto Regent Street. We ran onto Bridge Road and we crossed over the River Yare. We continued Southwards along the A1243 and we turned left onto Southtown Road where we saw First Eastern Counties 30960 on a #8 to Caister. We ran forwards onto Beccles Road and we veered left onto High Road. We continued onto High Street and in the centre of Gorleston we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus back towards Great Yarmouth. A few minutes later we saw First Eastern Counties 37150 on a #1 to Martham. We got on bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off Northwards onto High Street and we ran onto High Road and forwards onto Beccles Road. We turned right onto Bollard Quay and we turned right onto the A1243. We crossed over the River Yare amd we ran into the centre of Great Yarmouth. We turned right onto Stonecutters Way and we turned left onto Howard Street North. We ran into Market Place and we turned right onto Fuller's Hill. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Whilst we were in the bus station we saw First Eastern Counties 30964 on the BMH to Wissett. Once off the bus we walked along Regent Road. We turned right onto King Street and forwards onto Market Place and we visited Poundland. At Poundland we brought a can of Coke. We walked back onto Market Place past the new outdoor market. We ran forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Regent Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus to Caister. A short time later we saw First Eastern Counties 69020 on a #8 to Caister. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran forwards onto Regent Road. We turned right onto King Street and left onto Regent Street. We turned right onto Howard Street we were overtaken by First Eastern Counties 37150 on a #1 to Martham. We turned left onto The Conge and we turned left onto Market Place and we turned left onto Fuller's Hill. As we travelled up we saw First Eastern Counties 69030 on a #8 to James Paget Hospital. We turned right onto Northgate Street and we turned right onto Beaconsfield Road. We turned left onto North Denes Road past First depot. We turned left onto Barnard Avenue and right onto Beatty Road. We turned left onto Jellicoe Road and right onto the Northbound A149. We turned left onto Yarmouth Road and we ran in Caister 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 Great Yarmouth. We stopped at the kebab shops and Matthew had some fries with tomato sauce. We headed to the bus stop and we waited for a bus. A bus appeared and we saw it was First Eastern Counties 69045 on a #8 to James Paget Hospital. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the Yarmouth Road and left onto A149 and we saw First Eastern Counties 37563 on a #8 to Caister. We turned left onto Jellicoe Road and turned right onto Beatty Road and we saw First Eastern Counties 69030 on a #8 to Caister. We turned left onto Barnard Ave. We turned right onto North Denes Road and turned right onto Beaconsfield Road. We turned left onto Northgate Street and turned left onto Fuller's Hill and ran down Prory Plain and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. The bus appeared and it was First Eastern Counties 33823 on a X1 to Norwich. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we ran forwards onto Fuller's Hill. We crossed over the river and we ran forwards onto the A47. We ran fast along the A47 and we turned right onto New Road. We stopped in Acle before re-joining the Westbound A47. We ran fast to the edge of Norwich and we turned right onto the A146. We turned right onto Martineau Lane and we turned left onto the A147. We turned right onto Queens Road and we ran up to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we saw First Eastern Counties 37275 on a X22 to Lowestoft. We stopped at the toilet and afterwards we crossed over Surrey Street. We turned right onto St Stephens Street where mum was waiting. We walked back into the shopping centre and up the stairs to the car park level. We got in the car and Matthew had a bottle of Irn Bru. We set off out of the shopping centre onto Malthouse Road and we ran Northwards to the end and turned left onto Theatre Street. We ran forwards onto Chapel Field North and and turned left onto the A147. We turned right onto the A11. We crossed over the roundabout and ran through Cringleford. We ran through Ketteringham and we saw Harry Shaw 84 COV going the other way. We continued into Wymondham and at the top of Attleborough we ran forwards into Quidenham. We crossed the Roudham and Larling and we ran fast for a couple of miles to Thetford. We continued down the A520 into Elveden and we ran through Barton Mills and into Red Lodge. We got onto the Northbound A14 and we crossed over the Newmarket Bypass and we went out of town Bottisham and through Horningsea. We ran through Milton and Impington we ran under the A14 and we ran over Longstanton. at the junction with the A14 and we visited Cambridge Services. We parked up and we walked through the services area and out the other side to see if there were any coahces there today. There were 3 coaches and first in the row was Peace Coaches YD21 NHU. Matthew went to the toilet and then we visited WH Smiths. He had a bottle of Coke and some wriggley worms and eggs. We got back in the car and we continued down the A14. As we travelled Southwards we saw an unidentified Simonds coach, an unidentified Dolphin Travel and an unidentified Maretts Chariots. We joined the Northbound M1. As we travelled Southwards we saw an unidentified Bill's Coach Hire coach, an unidentified Omega Coaches and an unidentified Crown Travel minibus. We ran North for around 20 miles and we got onto the Westbound A50. We ran to near to Uttoxeter and into Stoke-on-Trent. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran through Heron Cross onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch street and left again onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. For a late tea Matthew had a chicken burger from KFC. He also had some fries and a cup of Coke. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Chesterton / Blurton 25-06-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
BL69 RFF	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
BL69 RFF	Joiners Square	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67153	Fenton, opp Albert Square	Fenton	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and also went to a soft play area in Chesteron. He was also going out on the bus. Matthew got up aroound 08:00 and had toast and juice for breakfast. Afterwards he got ready to go out. We saw First Potteries 69172 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 69172 in Fenton

Matthew went downstairs and got in a car. 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 went under the railway line and we crossed over the A500 before joining the Northbound carriageway. We ran Northwards to Shelton and we joined Shelton New Road. We ran into Hartshill and we ran forwards onto George Street and into Newcastle. We turned right onto Ryecroft and at the next roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran through Milehouse and we veered left onto London Road. We continued into Chesterton and we turned left onto Loomer Road and we stopped at the soft play area. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a can of Coke. Matthew used the soft play equipment and afterwards got back in the car. We set off onto Loomer Road and we turned right onto London Road. At the en we joined the Southbound A34 and we ran through Milehouse to Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and we ran onto the A52. We followed the one-way system around and we ran up the hill to Hartshill. We veered left onto Shelton New Road and we ran into Shelton. We joined the Southbound A500 and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and under the railway bridge. 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 to his roon to watch TV and chill out. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. For dinner Matthew had sausage, chips and gravy. Later on we went downstairs to get on a bus. Transport for the journey to Joiners Square was Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF. 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. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and across the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63117 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge and Exel Travel SJ63 LPL. After we had finished in the pub we returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF. We set off onto Palmerston Street and we turned right onto the A52. We turned left at Joiners Square roundabout and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road. and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple street and we we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs to Matthew room to watch buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

As short time later we saw Stanton's of Stoke PSU 969 going towards Heron Cross.

Stanton's of Stoke PSU 969 in Fenton

Later on Matthew went dowstairs and out to the bus stop. We turned right onto Temple Street and at the end 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 67153 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street through the road works and at the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Heron Street and we went through the traffic lights at Heron Cross onto Blurton Road. After crossing over the A50 we continued along Blurton Road into Blurton and by Critclow's Corner we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfiled Drive and we ran through the estate. as far as the Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthew Academy where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked down Beaconsfield Drive and we saw Travel Express YJ62 CRF. We back home. Once at Home Matthew had a chocolate sponge pudding with custard. Afterwards we got in the car and we set off back to the residential unit via McDonald's at Longton. We set off through Blurton and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we continued up to Heron Cross. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we ran up to Longton. We turned left onto Baths Road and left into the retail park. We went into the drive throught and we ordered the food. Whilst we waited for the food we saw white minibus FG05 AAU parked up opposite. We collected the food and we set off out of the retail Parks onto Baths Road. We turned left onto King Street and under the railway bridge. We ran through Foley into Fenton and we turned left into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went into the visitor room and Matthew had chciken nuggets, cheeseburger, fries and a cup of Coke. He also had 3 cans of Dr Pepper to take upstairs with him later. 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 Longton / Birches Head 17-06-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
49	Longton Interchange	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	24	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 Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

We went downstairs and Transport for the trip was an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. and we turned right onto City Road. We ran forwards onto King Street and we stopped at the charity shop to pic something up. We continued up through Foley and into Longton. We turned right onto Baths Road and we turned into Tesco. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we set off on foot to Longton Interchange. We looked at the bus time and we saw the first bus towards Blurton was to D&G Bus #24 service. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw First Potteries 63117 on a #11 to Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 49 on a #24 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road. We ran forwards onto Market Street and we followed the one-way system around onto Commerce Street. We crossed over the A50 and we headed out of Longton along Lightwood Road. We turned right onto Belgrave Road and left onto Chaplin Road. At the end we turned right onto Cocknage Road and we continued onto the end of Queens Park. We turned left onto the A5035. We ran through Blurton. We turned left onto Barlaston Road and right onto Waterside Drive. We turned left onto Wimbourne Avenue and we turned right onto Waterside Drive. we continued to the ens and we turned left onto Barlaston Road. We turned left onto the A5035 and right onto Ripon Road. At the end we turned right onto Finstock Avenue. We turned left onto Beaconfield Drive. We ran to the other end and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked all the way back to the house. 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 we turned left into KFC. We picked up some food and we set off onto City Road where we saw we saw Afford rent-a-car DS21 SXT. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went into the visitor room. We brough with us a bottle of chicken burger, chicken popcorn, fries and a cup of Coke. Matthew looked at dad's phone and afterwards we did some of the Blog. After the visit Matthew said goodbye and went back upstairs to his room to chill out. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used 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. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. As we travelled through Blurton we passed First Potteries 63176 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 toast and a small bottle of dandelion & burdock. We went out in the car. We set off into the estate and we ran down to the A5035 where we saw ABC Taxis SL09 BXM.

ABC Taxis SL09 BXM in Blurton

After a while we saw First Potteries 44515 running out of service.

First Potteries 44515 in Blurton

We ran through Dresden where we saw Lucky Seven KN12 NBF.

Lucky Seven KN12 NBF in Dresden

We turned right onto Rosalyn Road. Mum went to the dentist and had a tooth repaired. When we had finished we set off onto Rosalyn Road and we turned left onto the A5035. We ran through Dresden to Blurton and we returned home. Once home Matthew had washed down with a bottle of Cherry Coke. 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. Until it was time to go out Matthew watched buses out of the window we saw Lucky Seven BT57 FSN going towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven BT57 FSN in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 113 in Fenton

Whilst we waited Matthew used his computer in his room. Tonight Matthew went out to the disco in a car. We went downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. At the end we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we went straight on, forwards onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton. We turned left onto Birches Head Road and we stopped at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke and did some dancing. When it was time to go back to Fenton we travelled back on car. We set off onto Birches Head Road and we turned right onto the A5009. We ran down though Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall where we went straight onto the A52. We ran through Joiners Square and towards Stoke railway station we continued along the A52 along side the railway line and we then turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out. He 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 Dudley / Stourbridge 12-06-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
2139	Dudley BS	Stourbridge Interchange	256	NX West Midlands
32222	Stourbridge Interchange	Broadwaters, Heath Drive	125	Rotala Diamond
32223	Broadwaters, Heath Drive	Stourbridge Interchange	125	Rotala Diamond
6930	Stourbridge Interchange	Halesowen BS	9	NX West Midlands
6915	Halesowen BS	Quinton, Clydesdale Road	9	NX West Midlands
6919	Quinton, Clydesdale Road	Five Ways, Broadfield Walk	9	NX West Midlands
4688	Five Ways, Frederick Road	Birmingham, (Stop MK2)	80A	NX West Midlands

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Dudley. We are getting closer to the end of lockdown, but his has currently been delayed until July 18th. The weather for today was for a hot sunny day. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Dudley, we saw we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

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 ran down the hill and and we joined the Northbound A52. Near to the railway station. We went forwards onto Station Road and at the end we turned right onto Stoke Road. We went up the hill and and to Shelton New Road where we had a brief stop at the other day centre. Once we had finished we returned onto Stoke Road via Caledonia Road and we ran up Snow Hill into Hanley. We went around the ring and we turned right onto Lichfield Street. At Joiners Square we crossed over the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we crossed over the roundabout Lichfield Street. We got onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We ran around to Etruria Road and we turned left and headed under the A53 onto Festival Way. After running around the loop of festival Way and Forge Lane we re-joined the A53. We ran over the A500 into Basford and we dropped down into Newcastle and went around the one-way system. We went down Barracks Road past the bus station and we joined onto the A519. We ran down to Hanchurch and we got onto the Southbound M6 we ran through Staffordshire into the West Midlands and at junction 8. We came off the M6 at junction 10 and we went Westwards along the A463. We passed near to Bilston and we joined the A4123. We headed Southwards through Roseville and we turned right onto the A4037. We should have continued Southwards on the A461, but I was in the wrong position on the roundabout and had to turned left onto the A461. We ran up to Burnt Tree and at the junction aI was able to do a u-turn. We ran back along the A461 and we followed it to the left. We turned right onto Flood Street and right onto the B4171. We turned left onto Porters Field and we parked in a small private car car. Mum sorted out the car parking charge and Matthew stood at the end of the bus station. We walked through the bus station and we turned the corner onto Castle Street. We saw National Express West Midlands 821 on a #2A to Merry Hill. We visited Sofie's Cafe and Matthew needed to toilet, so we visited the public toilet across the road. Mum ordered the food and we sat down in a table by the window. Matthew had sausage and chips with a couple of rounds of bread an butter washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we said goodbye to mum and we headed back to the bus station. Back in the bus station we saw National Express West Midlands 4436 on layover. We walked across to the main part of the bus station and we spotted National Express West Midlands 2139 on a #7 to Merry Hill. We got on the bus and we booked nBus day tickets at £4.20 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we travelled along Flood Street and forwards onto King Street. At the Western edge of town we veered left onto the B4177. At the roundabout we crossed over Duncan Edwards Way and we ran into Netherton. We veered left onto the A459 and we ran into Old Hill. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A4100. We ran towards Cradeley Heath and we veered left onto High Street. At the Five Way junction we turned sharp left onto Graingers Lane. We ran forwards onto Congreaves Road and we headed Southwards. At the mini roundabout we turned right onto Overend Road. We ran forwards onto Butchers Lane and we turned right onto Colley Lane. We ran forwards onto the B4174 and we re-joined the Westbound A4100. We turned right onto the A4036 and left onto the Boulevard and we enter Merry Hill bus station we saw National Express West Midlands 6937 on a #2 to Dudley. After a brief stop we continued onto the Boulevard and we turned right inot the A4036. We ran through Quarry Bank and we continued up to Lye. We turned left onto the A458 and we turned right onto Vicarage Road South and we turned left onto the A458. We turned right onto Talbot Street we continued along church Street and forwards onto Cross Walks. We ran through Wynall and we turned left onto Belmont Road. We turned right onto Careless Green and right onto Brook Holloway. We turned left onto Wynall Lane and right onto Oakfield Road. We ran through Wollescote and we turned left onto Gauden Road and we ran through Pedmore. We ran forwards onto Pedmore Lane and we turned right onto the A4036. We ran through Oldswinford. We turned onto the B4186 and we turned right onto Red Hill. We continued through Stourbridge and we ran forwards onto Church Street and we saw National Express West Midlands 752 on a #28 to Halesowen. We turned right onto Parkfield Road and we turned left into Vauxhall Road. We entered the interchange and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet and afterwards we went outside. We saw Rotala Diamond 20178 on a #142 to Halesowen. Whilst we waited Matthew had a can of Fanta and a small Curly Wurly. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was Rotala Diamond 32222 on a #125 to Bridgnorth. We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the interchange onto the A491. We turned right onto Union Street and left onto the A491. We turned left onto the A451 and we ran through Norton into Broadwaters and we got up and got off. We walked down the A451 and Matthew visited the toilet. Once Matthew had finished we walked up the A451. We crossed over the road and we visited the convenience store. Matthew brought a can of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars. We walked forwards across the A451. We crossed over the road and we waited for a bus back to Stourbridge. A few minutes later we saw Rotala Diamond 32223 on a #125 to Stourbridge. We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along the A451 and we ran through Norton. We ran towards Stourbridge and we saw Rotala Diamond 32221 on a #125 to Bridgnorth. We turned right onto the A491 and left onto the A458. We turned right onto Foster Street East and we turned left into the Interchange and we got up and got off the bus. Once in the Interchange we saw required National Express West Midlands 6919 on layover. A few minutes later we saw required National Express West Midlands 6930 on a #9 to Birmingham. We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set of out of the interchange onto the A458. We ran Eastwards for around 2 miles into Lye. In the town we saw a yard of minibuses followed by the Prospect Coaches depot. We continued along the A458 for another 4 miles through Cradley and into Halesowen. We turned right onto the High Street and we went into the town centre to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We crossed back over and walked up the High Street. we turned left into Peckingham Street and we turnned right onto Birmingham Street. We ran forwards onto Pool Road and we went past the site of the refurbished Leisure Centre. We continued onto Pool Road and we turnned right onto Hagley Street past the former RBS bank which is. We continued onto Hagley Street and we continued forwards onto High Street. We went to the English Rose Tea Room and we brought some chocolate cake to take out. We returned onto High Street and we turned left into the bus station. A short time later we saw National Express West Midlands 731 on a #19 to Dudley. After a few minutes we saw Rotala Diamond 20733 on a #192 to Kidderminster. As it got closer we saw that it was National Express West Midlands 6915 on a #9 to Birmingham. We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set of out of the bus station and onto Queensway. We joined the Northbound A459. We turned left onto the A456 and left onto the B4043. We ran North through Lapal and into Quinton. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A458. We continued over the A456 where we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto the A456. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 6919 on a #9 to Birmingham. We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. A few minutes later the bus set off along the A456 and we through Brandhall into Ridgacre where we saw National Express West Midlands 6926 on a #9 to Halesowen. We continued North to Warley Woods. We continued through Bearwood and down towards Edgbaston. We continued down through Botanical Gardens. We ran up the hill into Five Ways and we turned left into Ryland Street where we got up and got off the bus. In front of us was National Express West Midlands 4755 on a #126 to Dudley. We walked up Ryland Street and we turned right onto the A456 where we saw National Express West Midlands 4753 on a #12 to Birmingham. We turned right onto the A4540 and we walked up to the Birmingham bus stop. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw National Express West Midlands 4688 on a #80A to Birmingham. We walked down A4540. We crossed over the A456 and A4540. We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along the A4540 and we turned left into the B4127 up Lee Bank. We over the A38 and we continued onto Smallbrook Queensway. We turned left onto Hill Street and past the railway station. We turned right onto Station Street and forwards onto Dudley Street. We turned left onto Pershore Street and left onto Upper Dean Street where we got up and got off the bus. As we got off the bus we saw National Express West Midlands 7504 on a #12 to Hamstead. We crossed over Upper Dean Street and right into the B41000 and we stopped at the pub on the end of the road. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a glass of Coke. After we had finished we walked along the B41000 and we saw National Express West Midlands 6709 on a #5 to Solihull. We headed back to the car and we met up with mum. She was waiting with sausage rols and a bottle of Irn Bru for Matthew. We got in the car and we set off onto the B41000 and we turned left onto Floodgate Street. We turned right onto Fazeley Street and we turned left onto Great Barr Street. We turned left onto the A4540 and we turned right into the B4132 and we stopped at the BP petrol station to put a splash of diesel in to make sure we got home. We continued North up the B4132 and we travelled through Buddeston and we joined the Northbound A38. We headed Northwards up the M6. We travelled through the West Midlands into Staffordshire and we came off the M6 at Junction 15. We joined the A519 and we ran North to Newcastle. We ran past the bus station and we joined the Eastbound A53 through Basford and into Etruria. We turned left onto Forge lane and we ran around to Festival Way. We ran back under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We joined the ring road and we ran around to Lichfield Street. At Joiners square we went across the A52 onto Victoria Road and we ran up to the top and we turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room. For tea Matthew had a chicken burger from kfc. He also had some fries and a cup of Coke followed by a jam filled sponge. After a while we saw First Potteries 65728 running out of service towards Longton.

First Potteries 65728 in Fenton

When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road and we turned right 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 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 Stoke / Newcastle 10-06-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop P	23	First Potteries
32630	Stoke, stop N	Stoke, Hancock Street	25	First Potteries
32650	Stoke, railway station	Shelton, Cauldon College	25	First Potteries
69155	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. We decided cause Matthew had the dentist we would not visit today. However, Matthew had to cancel the dentist appointment so he went out instead. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. For dinner he had pizza and chips followed by a slice of red velvet cake. After dinner Matthew went to Bucknall. We went downstairs We got in the car and we set off onto Temple Street we turned left onto Christchurch Street and crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road. and we ran down to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards Bucknall. At Limekiln we turned right to follow the A52. We turned left onto Finney Green and we parked up. after spending some time at the gardens we returned to Fenton. We got in car we set off onto Finney Green and we turned right onto the A52. At Limekiln Light we followed the A52 to the left. At Joiners Square. we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. Whilst he waited he used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car WM70 DXB outside there yard.

Afford rent-a-car WM70 DXB in Fenton

We waited for a bus to Stoke. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We got off the bus and we crossed obver the road to the stop opposite to wait for a #25 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As soon as it cam into view we knew it was First Potteries 32630 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley. before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of Stoke town centre and across the A500. We crossed under the railway line before turning left onto the A52 and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up to the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line. We passed near to the railway station. As it got closer we saw it was dud First Potteries 32650 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32650 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Shelton before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off down Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we we walked down College Road and we went into Hanley Park for a while. We walk northwards through the park and into the North West corner to the sensory play area where Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. Matthew walked to the toilet. and visited the ice cream van. Matthew had an ice cream with a Flake. Matthew highlights of the bus sightings included Copeland's Tours MIB 516. We walked through the park and we saw the cafe in the park. After spending a while there we walked back to the South East corner of the park. we walked down Avenue Road. We returned back into 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. As we crossed City Road we saw First Potteries 69155 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69155 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Whilst we decided what to catch next we saw D&G Bus 159 on a #9 to Westbury Park. We continued up Castle Walk and we turned right into Ironmarket. We stopped at the pub and matthew went to the toilet before having a glass of Coke. Matthew also had tea. He had a burger and fries followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned onto Ironmarket and we turned right onto Castle Walk and into the bus station. We got a Lucky Seven taxi back to Fenton. We set off onto Stubbs Street and we turned left onto Barracks Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A53. We ran around the one-way system and we turned left onto the A52. At the end of George Street we veered left onto Shelton New Road and we ran towards Shelton. We crossed over the A500 and we turned right onto the Southbound carriageway. We came off the A500 near to Hyde Park corner and we turned left onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road, left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to Matthew's room and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Stoke 03-06-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69172	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop P	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We went downstairs and we saw the transport was a lucky Seven Taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we ran up the hill. We headed into Hanley and we saw Stanton's of Stoke FJ66 CYC parked up. Once we had parked up we walked up Lichfield Street and forwards onto Tontine Street. We went to the pub had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a burger and fries followed by a slice of chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished. We walked down Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. In the bus station we saw D&G Bus 109 on a #9 to Biddulph. Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet. After using the facilities we headed out of the bus station and we crossed over Lichfield Street. We got in the car and we set off down Lichfield Street and past the site new Lidl. We crossed over Joiners Square and we turned right onto the A52. We ran near to stoke station and along side the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and use his computer and watched buses out of the window. we saw D&G 114 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 114 in Fenton

Later on we went out on the bus to Stoke. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 69172 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 where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 69172 as it continued towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 69172 in Stoke

Matthew went to the market and used the toilet. We returned onto Church Street and we saw D&G Bus 159 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G 159 in Stoke

Also seen was First Potteries 67699 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67699 in Stoke

We walked up towards Campbell place and on the way we saw First Potteries 69162 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 69162 in Stoke

We went to the Stoke cafe and we brought some bacon and cheese oatcakes to take out. When we had finished we came out of the cafe and we spotted a double decker at the Newcastle bound bus stop. We walked down to find First Potteries 31782 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 31782 in Stoke

Also seen was First Potteries 32643 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32643 in Stoke

As short time later we saw D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 44 in Stoke

We picked up a birthday card and a balloon for Matthew and we saw D&G Bus 21 on a #24 to Hanley.

D&G 21 in Stoke

We walked around the corner onto Campbell Place and we walked up to Sainsbury's. We in the car. We set off through London Road. We ran forwards onto Campbell Place and we joined the one-way system. We turned left onto Church Street and right onto Liverpool Road. We veered left onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street and forwards onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran up to Stoke where we saw First Potteries 31782 on a #25 to Keele. We ran up Wheildon Road. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran back through Blurton. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got home around 17:00. 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 saw The Lambourne white minibus NC57 TXH. We set off onto down to the A5035 and we turned into church Road. We carried on into Blurton Road and across the A50. We went through Heron Cross and onto Heron Street. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we saw First Potteries 67156 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. When we got there we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. I needed the cash machine so we decided to visit Post Office to use the cash machine we walked back down Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window where we saw First Potteries 69160 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69160 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had bacon and cheese oatcakes followed by a Bakewell tart. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.